Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Spinning the wheels but no traction

Thanks to Bob P.

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Recycling

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More endorsements for Vice President Harris

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter “After Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said the 1.3-million-member organization would not endorse either candidate in 2024, making the Teamsters the only one of the nation’s ten major unions not to endorse Harris, joint councils of … Continue reading

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Want to be scary?

Thanks to Pam P.

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California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling ‘Myth’

The lawsuit, seeking ‘multiple billions of dollars,’ opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues. By Karen Zraick and David Gelles in the NYT (thanks to Diana C.) The attorney general of California, … Continue reading

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Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use

The F.D.A. authorized AstraZeneca’s treatment to be given outside a health care setting, although it will still need a prescription. By Christina Jewett in the NYT (thanks to Pam P.) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of … Continue reading

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A new move in

Thanks to Ann M. A new guest in the Graystone Park @ 8th & Columbia! This first year Glaucous-winged Gull, trying to act like a heron, enjoyed a refreshing bath in the waterfall pool, then strolled away, enjoying the sun last … Continue reading

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A Petition asking Trump to Show Up

Thanks to Bob P. Tell Trump: “Don’t chicken out of the October 23rd debate” There’s a CNN presidential debate on October 23rd, and Kamala Harris has already confirmed she will be there. But Donald Trump is too chicken to face … Continue reading

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It’s about time we hear from them!

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Reasoning about why we vote the way we do

Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: I grew up in the mostly red state of Ohio–a state that has produced more President’s than all others (7) except for Virginia (8). To understand Trump voters, you might want to read David … Continue reading

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Can’t we do better?

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I Sang at Hundreds of Funerals. This Is What I Learned About Grief.

Singing not only helps allow it to move through the body but it alchemizes what grief can become. By Lauren DePino in the NYT Magazine Since I first started singing as a little girl, I yearned to become some incarnation of … Continue reading

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Washington’s education system ranked best on the West Coast, top five in U.S.

Thanks to Mary Jane F. – unexpected good news! The Olympian reported that a new study from Consumer Affairs ranked Washington as having the best public education system on the West Coast and top five in the nation. The report highlighted Washington’s … Continue reading

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Not enough spine?

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The Medical Establishment Closes Ranks, and Patients Feel the Effects

Ed note: It’s so hard to give up our established beliefs, even when hard evidence disproves them. I was taught in medical school that, “The questions don’t change, but every few years the answers do.” It’s sad and frustrating when … Continue reading

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Endorsements for Harris by Republicans

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter George W. Bush’s attorney general Alberto Gonzales, conservative columnist George Will, more than 230 former officials for presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, and 17 former staff members for Ronald Reagan have all … Continue reading

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The “Complete” Book of Caregiving

Thanks to Tim B.

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Who’s to blame?

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The army of conservative rebels for Harris grows

  By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist It is unprecedented that, of the five living Republicans who were nominated by their party for either president or vice president, only one is supporting the GOP presidential nominee in 2024. Former Vice President … Continue reading

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Residents of Springfield pack Haitian restaurant to show their support

by Kamrin Baker in Good News–thanks to Pam P. Ed Note: According to the Heather Cox Richardson newsletter, “On CNN yesterday morning, Vance admitted to Dana Bash that he had created the story of Haitian immigrants eating pets. He justified … Continue reading

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Keeping safe

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FDA approves some Apple AirPods to be used as hearing aids

From Juliana Kim at NPR – Thanks to Sandy J. Two years after federal health officials approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, some Apple AirPods owners may soon be able to access the medical device in the comfort of … Continue reading

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Prop 1, Levy to Move Seattle

Thanks to MaryLou P. It’s worthwhile to read the op-eds in the Seattle Times. Please comment! What “fixes” do we really need? One in favor and one against.

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Springfield, Ohio – commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

Thanks to Diana C.

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Celebrating science that’s off the beaten track – the Ig Noble awards

Thanks to MaryLou P. It was the quirky aspects of science that researchers celebrated at this year’s Ig Nobel award ceremony at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass. Actual Nobel laureates gave out the ten prizes. “This is the first … Continue reading

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