Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Victory over Marjorie Taylor Greene

Thanks to Pam P. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more   Ukrainian Army Celebrates Major Victory Over Marjorie Taylor Greene Apr 22     READ IN APP   Wojciech Grzedzinski for The Washington Post via Getty Images UKRAINE (The … Continue reading

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An Octopus Took My Camera, and the Images Changed the Way I See the World

By Craig Foster Mr. Foster’s film, “My Octopus Teacher,” won the Academy Award for best documentary feature in 2021. He wrote from Simon’s Town, South Africa. I was gifted with a new way of seeing the day I got mugged underwater. … Continue reading

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Oh, those cranberry rolls

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How Do I Get Rid of the ‘Chicken Skin’ on My Arms and Legs?

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition. It’s also easily treated at home. By Erica Sweeney in the NYT Q: I have a bunch of small, rough bumps on my arms and legs. What are they, and how can I get … Continue reading

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Where is heaven?

“Heaven is not located on high, but where the good of love is, and this resides within a person, wherever he or she might be.” Emanuel Swedenborg

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Takeback and Shred-A-Thon

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Chapter 18.390 – CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

The recently received CCRC Disclosure document refers to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) list, specifically referencing Section 18.390.070 which has the sections below.

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Beware of the side dishes!

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Newsletter from Senator Jamie Pedersen

Thanks to Mary Jane F. If you wish to subscribe to this newsletter please click here and fill out the information requested. Dear friends and neighbors, Before the 2024 session adjourned last month, the Legislature made meaningful progress to ensure … Continue reading

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The latest one is the most important one

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Sitting less has a meaningful impact on your health

From Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Evidence is clear that sedentary behavior — sitting or lying down for long periods of time throughout the day — increases the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But changing … Continue reading

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How a first date might not go well

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A defensive victory, the tenuous current situation with Iran – notes by Heather Cox Richardson

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Dealing with Dementia – from the Memory Hub

Presentation – Sensory Stimulation: Enhancing Memory through Interactive Technologies. Thursday April 25, 10-10:45 a.m. Join technology coach Jesse Fish to explore how interactive technologies such as virtual reality and interactive touchscreens can provide sensory stimulation for people with dementia. A … Continue reading

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Race for the next generation of Covid-19 vaccines

Thanks to Ed M. Katelyn Jetelina and Andrea Tamayo

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Gap between Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary and her male counterparts’ draws outrage

Thanks to Bob P. By Marlene Lenthang College basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is set to soar to new heights in the WNBA — but her rookie contract means she will pocket a fraction of the millions her male counterparts have made on the … Continue reading

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Improving one’s image

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A measles outbreak in Philadelphia in the early 1990s might be a window into the future.

PAUL OFFIT Thanks to Ed M. On April 4, 2024, the CDC reported 113 cases of measles in 18 states and jurisdictions. These outbreaks were consistent with a CDC survey showing that more parents are choosing religious exemptions for their children. Because measles is … Continue reading

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Most Innocent People Try to Delay Trials, Experts Say

NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—Prominent legal experts believe that defendants who are innocent of a crime will usually do everything humanly possible to delay their trials. Professor Davis Logsdon, who teaches a course about the behavior of innocent defendants at … Continue reading

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A new first in women’s sports!

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Real-life ‘Rosie the Riveters’ reunite in D.C. to win the nation’s top civilian honor

By Rachel Treisman from NPR Thanks to Bob P. “Rosies” — including Jeanne Gibson and Marian Sousa — are pictured at the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park’s “Riveter Days” in Richmond, Calif., in March 2023. Rosie the Riveter Trust A … Continue reading

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RFK Jr. Spreads Conspiracy Theory That His Mind is Being Controlled by Total Idiot

NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—Calling it the “most shocking conspiracy” he has ever unearthed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed on CNN last night that his mind is being controlled by a moron. “I don’t know exactly how my brain is … Continue reading

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Seattle Public Library events

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Cast into darkness

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GET NALOXONE/NARCAN MAILED TO YOU FOR FREE ANYWHERE IN WASHINGTON STATE!

Thanks to Ed M. Do you have Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan) in your first aid kit? This medication is given when opioid overdose happens or has possibly happened. It can reverse an overdose & provide crucial time for emergency medical responders … Continue reading

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