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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Good news from WACCRA
Ed note: If you haven’t already, please consider joining fellow residents in this advocacy association which promotes the safety and rights of residents in Washington State CCRCs. Click here for info. March 4, 2025 Congratulations! With your help Substitute Senate … Continue reading
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Connecting the dots
Ed note: RFK Jr. does not accept the germ theory of disease. Like the old protest song says, “When will they ever learn.” Thanks to Pam P.
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AI Robots May Hold Key to Nursing Japan’s Ageing Population
by Kiyoshi Takenaka in Medscape (thanks to Sandy J.) TOKYO (Reuters) – Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and … Continue reading
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Letter: This will truly be a new golden age for America. Out with D.E.I., in with T.E.I.
Letter to the editor in the Salt Lake Tribune – thanks to Bob P. (Photo courtesy of Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation/© Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation) Maurizio Cattelan’s “America”, is a solid gold, fully functioning toilet that was installed in the … Continue reading
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London subway tells it all
Thanks to Dan S.
Dr. Francis Collins sings with Renee Fleming
I think we’d all agree that these are Hard Times – thanks for your service to humanity Dr. Collins.
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Legendary former NIH director retires from embattled agency
Dr. Francis Collins, the legendary former director of the National Institutes of Health, has retired, NPR has learned. Collins, who notified the NIH on Friday of his decision, did not specify the reasons for his departure. But his retirement comes … Continue reading
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What is the scientific process?
Thanks to Ed M. — See this excerpt from a recent JAMA editorial:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2830748 “The free exchange of ideas is essential to scientific progress, just as it is integral to the founding ideals of the US. The integrity of the scientific … Continue reading
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Remembering Skyline resident Alan Black
Thanks to Mary M. — from The History Link Supporter Spotlight: Alan F. Black Charitable Fund We are filled with gratitude for the Alan F. Black Charitable Fund’s wonderfully generous support of the Forest History Project, which, when combined with … Continue reading
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Francisco Goya, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
Thanks to Diana C. – an image for our time In this ominous image, we see the dark vision of humanity that characterizes Goya’s work for the rest of his life.
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Shredding Light
Thanks to Bob P. ‘Shredding Light’ is a narrative light painting stop motion short film by DARIUSTWIN. There are hundreds of light painting photographs that make up the project. Each of these long exposure light painting photographs are straight out … Continue reading
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How Red Wine Lost Its Health Halo
Ed note: Unfortunately, facts can be unpleasant. Alcohol, even red wine, can be a contributor to A-fib and cancer,the hype from the industry not withstanding. The secret is likely moderation along with “Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman.” For … Continue reading
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Her heart went Hamma Hamma, and her teeth went Klickitat
Ed note: Who knew Washington names could cause such pun-ishment?
Keepers of the Land
by David B. Williams in the Street Smart Naturalist (thanks to Mary M.) Many, many years ago, I was a national park ranger at Arches National Park and the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. As a ranger, I led … Continue reading
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Grief and the Body – at Town Hall
Mary-Frances O’Connor with Dr. Anthony Back Date: Sunday, March 23Time: 7:30 pm PDT Cost:$10 – $35 Sliding Scale – Get Tickets Despite grief being one of the most universal of human experiences, there is still much that we do not know … Continue reading
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James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats
Ed Note: There’s an old joke–The masochist and sadist meet up. Masochist says, “Beat me, beat me.” The sadist replies, “No I don’t think I will.” So who wins in the battle of retreat? Thanks to Mary Jane F. By James … Continue reading
The budget mess – commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
On Friday, February 21, former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg posted: “A defining policy battle is about to come to a head in this country. The Republican budget will force everyone—especially Congress and the White House—to make plain whether they are … Continue reading
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Heads up: Medicare will stop covering telehealth in April.
From Your Local Epidemiologist If you’re on Medicare and have leveraged convenient telehealth appointments, that’s about to end. Medicare originally expanded its coverage of at-home telehealth services during the Covid-19 emergency, which was an important move to protect seniors and … Continue reading
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Commentary update by Heather Cox Richardson
Ed note: Historian Heather Cox Richardson helps make the current current political chaos understandable putting events in context. In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) yesterday, billionaire Elon Musk seemed to be having difficulty speaking. Musk brandished … Continue reading
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How to topple Trump in six steps
By David Brewster February 21, 2025 Like many, I am tired of waiting for the congressional Republicans to grow a spine, and for Democrats to get their resistance act together. Instead, I suggest aspects of a shadow government and an … Continue reading
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