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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
New Survey Shows Consumers are Overconfident of Their Ability to Spot Imposter Scammers
To avoid imposters, consider these tips on avoiding some common imposter scams: click here for the full article in Age Wise King County. IRS Imposter Scam—The IRS will not contact you by phone about paying back taxes without first sending … Continue reading
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Coming to the Frye Museum
from Ann Milam AUGUST 5–OCTOBER 29, 2017 Storme Webber | Casino: A Palimpsest Seattle-based interdisciplinary artist Storme Webber presents a reimagining of her city through experimental memoir, archival photographs, poetry, social history, installation, and performance. Meeting at the confluence of … Continue reading
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Life support vs. comfort care – not always a clear choice
Ed Note: The following is not an unusual situation. Following an advance directive is not necessarily a clear choice. This young Critical Care physician has an ethical dilemma involving a loved family member. If interested, I have similar stories of … Continue reading
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“Dancing til Dusk” at the Freeway Park
Dancing til Dusk: Free dance lessons and live bands. Visit DanceForJoy.biz for more information. Lessons begin at 6pm, live band and dancing from 7-9pm Thursday, August 3 – Ben Thomas Quartet – Tango Thursday, August 10 – Zydeco Sound – Zydeco … Continue reading
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UW students create innovative devices to solve vexing medical problems
From Ann Milam: Published in the Seattle Times Last year, there was a national outcry after the price skyrocketed for a medical-injection device that counteracts the life-threatening symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. But for a team of students at … Continue reading
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Celebration on 8th Avenue next Tuesday August 1st
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From Canada – understanding U.S. health care
Ed note: When in Victoria recently I happened to spy this article in The Globe and Mail newspaper. They truly have trouble understanding our health care system. The answer: see below! “To Understand U.S. health care, think like an American.” “Don’t … Continue reading
Relevant play by Sinclair Lewis – free reading at Trinity
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Cool new stamp showing Total Eclipse of the Sun
This forever stamp changes with a touch of the finger – amazing technology! From Ann Milam and the USPS web site On August 21, 2017, tens of millions of people in the United States will have an opportunity to view … Continue reading
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Sunglasses won’t cut it: How to keep your eyes safe during the solar eclipse
From Ann Milam Jul. 25, 2017 at 7:27 AM A. Pawlowski TODAY The total solar eclipse is coming, and as the excitement builds, so does the worry that it will leave behind a nation of eye problems. On Aug. 21, … Continue reading
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A Skyline couple from a few years back
Just who is this lovely couple? A mystery to be sure. I’m glad they had their names on the back of this photo which I just scanned!
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Garrison Keillor’s alive and well
Basil Filonowich put me onto to this “Best Paper Money Can’t Buy.” It’s the Reader from Duluth, Minnesota. A major contributor is a voice no longer heard on the Prairie Home Companion. Instead Garrison Keillor contributes a regular column called The … Continue reading
Becoming an unexpected caregiver
When You Feel Like Strangling the Patient (Love and Support for the Caregiver) On-Demand Webinar: click here Here’s “a unique webinar featuring author and family caregiver Lauren Simon sharing her surprising experience as an unexpected caregiver. “When her husband Stephen Simon … Continue reading
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Wedding picture from the past – guess who
Another Skyline couple – look up and look down – go figure who?? Ed note: An answer to the prior resident guess who posting – a University Junior High majorette in Austin, TX. Struttin’ and twirlin’ her baton at football … Continue reading
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Who is this Jr. High Cheer Leader??
She feels that no one could possibly recognize her. Can you??
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Another couple celebrates their 50th!
A few weeks ago this Skyline couple celebrated their 50th. Can you guess who they are? ??????????????????????????????????? Guess who! ?????????????????????????????????? Ed Note: If you happen to have a picture of yourself from years back at a special time, please consider … Continue reading
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Whose wedding picture is this?
Here’s a couple’s happy day from 50 years ago. Can anyone guess who these current Skyline residents are? Also, if you’d be so kind, please send in your wedding picture or one of a special celebration – and we can … Continue reading
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Understanding Programming – from Graham Sayer’s presentation
Below are the slides from Graham’s excellent presentation.
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