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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Sycophants pay lip service
Thanks to Bob P.
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ClickFix – a scam
Thanks to Mike C. WHAT:ClickFix is a scam that tricks people into copying and pasting malicious commands into their computer.It usually starts with a fake website, pop-up, or email saying:“Fix this error,” “Verify you’re human,” or “Speed up your PC.”The … Continue reading
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“Workers Over Billionaires”
Thanks to Diana C. On Labor Day, Monday, Sept 1, there will be two Seattle events to support “Workers Over Billionaires.” In solidarity with these larger rallies, Horizon House has agreed to meet residents of Skyline from 10am-11am on … Continue reading
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The Crazy Comes for Clean Energy
by Paul Krugman (thanks to Diana C.) I do three things every morning: I start a pot of coffee, I feed the cat, and then I fire up my laptop. The first two are calming routines. The third is a … Continue reading
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Hymn for the Hurting
by Amanda Gorman (thanks to Joan C.) Everything hurts,Our hearts shadowed and strange,Minds made muddied and mute.We carry tragedy, terrifying and true.And yet none of it is new;We knew it as home,As horror,As heritage.Even our childrenCannot be children,Cannot be.Everything hurts.It’s … Continue reading
The Nineteenth Amendment
As right-wing Christian nationalists supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are calling for an end to women’s right to vote, it seems crucial to remember the history of the drive for women’s suffrage in the United States of America. … Continue reading
We need a transplant at the White House!
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My Family Lives in the Shadow of the American Dream
By Andrew Tait (thanks to Pam P.) I live in Shenandoah County, Virginia. I’m a factory worker, a farmer, and a father of two girls, one still in diapers. I get up before the sun, and most days I don’t … Continue reading
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The “conflictedness” of RFK, Jr. seems never-ending
Thanks to Mike C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made money from his anti-vaccine advocacy through several channels tied directly to his public stance on vaccines:
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Bride and Groom, Who Met While Working at a Senior Living Center, Invited Their ‘200 Grandparents’ to Their Wedding
Thanks to Bob P. A bride and and groom couldn’t say “I do” without their “200 grandparents” present. Taylor Orlando met her husband, Jason, when they were both working at Baywinde Senior Living Center in Webster, N.Y., according to RochesterFirst. The … Continue reading
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Why is it called “Double Delight?”
Photo by Ann M. The Double Delight rose’s history is tied to California rose breeding in the 1970s, and it quickly became a legend because it achieved the rare balance of beauty and strong fragrance—a “double delight” for gardeners and … Continue reading
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Where do those beautiful rose pots come from?
Vietnam has developed a strong reputation for high-quality ceramic pots, especially for gardening and decorative use. A few reasons explain why some of the best ones come from there: 1. Long tradition and skilled artisanship 2. Natural resources 3. High-temperature … Continue reading
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Selfie in the lobby mirror at the Smith Tower
Thanks to Janet M. and the Skyline walkers
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August 19, 1893 – The Invention of the Root Beer Float
Thanks to Bob P. If you’ve ever savored a refreshing root beer soda topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, you have the innovative entrepreneur Frank J. Wisner to thank. On August 19, 1893, Wisner invented the very … Continue reading
Vote of No Confidence in Our Federal Governments
From Robert Reich, (thanks to Pam P.) Here’s a document I’ve [Robert Reich] just signed. You may want to add your name, and share. We, the People of the United States, declare a vote of no confidence in our current … Continue reading
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Sue Bird honored with Seattle statue, first at WNBA arena
from Kevin Pelton in ESPN – thanks to Pam P. SEATTLE — In a ceremony before the Seattle Storm hosted the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, legendary former guard Sue Bird became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside of … Continue reading
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How tiny we are
Thanks to Pearl McE. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory That bright speck isn’t a star – it’s Earth! And the dot above it is the Moon. #MissionToPsyche captured this image from 180 million miles away while calibrating its cameras. The spacecraft is … Continue reading
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mRNA vaccines for HIV trigger strong immune response in people
Thanks to Mike C. (who shares our concern of RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccine research and proven usefulness in so many illnesses). Results from early-stage trial show that 80% of participants who received one of two HIV vaccine candidates produced … Continue reading
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Don’t they just love you!
Thanks to Janet M.
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St. James Cathedral’s youth choir camp performs at Skyline
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North Vancouver’s newest affordable housing now open
The first residents are moving into a long, long awaited affordable housing project in Delbrook. Hollyburn Community Housing Society’s Hollybrook apartment will house low-to-moderate-income residents in 86 subsidized one-, two- and three-bedroom units in a four-storey building on what was once the … Continue reading
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Getting your attention
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Fascism and Narcissism go hand in hand
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson This morning, J.D. Wolf of Meidas News pulled together all of Trump’s self-congratulatory posts from Sunday morning, when the president evidently was boosting his ego after Friday’s disastrous meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump … Continue reading
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