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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Trump’s UFC spectacle is a gut punch to decorum
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Everybody Is a Loser in This Middle East War
By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist in the NYT The leaders of Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and the United States have one thing in common: None of them want a commission of inquiry looking into their performance in the latest Middle … Continue reading
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A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Ed note: On additional thing we have done in our family. We have a secret family “password” known only to us. So if there’s a strange call claiming to be from a family member, start by asking for the family … Continue reading
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Other uses for that $70 billion
from Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary Jane Francis) Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) notes that the $70 billion in tax money Republicans just gave to ICE and Border Patrol could provide free childcare for 1.3 million children through September 2028, … Continue reading
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The White House’s Latest Provocation Is ‘Grotesque and Terrifying and Juvenile’
By M. Gessen in the NYT (thanks to Dan Smith) “They walk among us.” The glowing green letters emerge ominously against a dark backdrop. Above them hover the words “aliens” and “declassified,” suggesting the release — long awaited in some corners … Continue reading
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Double Delight on display
Incredible photo by Ann Milam–with the Smith Tower framed by these classic roses. Double Delight was Ann’s father’s favorite. 1977 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner: Honored as the premier rose of the year due to its vigorous growth and stunning … Continue reading
Listen Like You Might Be Wrong
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Spotlight: Covid-19 virus and vaccines – some good news
Katelyn Jetelina @yourlocalepidemiologist Every summer since Covid-19 arrived, we have had a wave. And lately, summer waves are larger than winter ones (but continue to decline in severity due to immunity). Here’s where things stand. What’s the current Covid situation? Levels remain … Continue reading
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To Know the Dark
by Wendell Berry Thanks to Bob Peterson To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,and is traveled by dark feet … Continue reading
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Roses for your noses
Check out the fragrance on the 4th floor patio Intrigue Double Delight
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Boeing Choir’s closing song – Skyline Performance Hall
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How South Korea Cut Stroke Deaths by More Than 80%
from The Formula by Tom Frieden — Thanks to Kate B. In 1990, stroke killed South Koreans at a rate of 248 per 100,000. By 2023, that rate had fallen to 32. That’s an 87 percent drop. A generation ago, only … Continue reading
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Just in case you were there
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Kroger plans biggest price cuts in years to take on Walmart, Costco
The new CEO of Kroger, parent company to brands including Fred Meyer and QFC in Washington state, is looking to compete with Walmart and other companies by lowering prices. This is a QFC in the University Village… (Erika Schultz / … Continue reading
Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It’s about to get even worse, experts warn
Thanks to Jim S. (Ed note: now the bad news) Story by Alix Martichoux Published in “The Hill” Washington D.C. (NEXSTAR) – Federal inflation data confirms what you may have been feeling already: Groceries are getting more expensive. Unfortunately, things … Continue reading
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The slopes of Dog Mountain
SW Washington, Columbia Gorge: — Length 6.0 miles, roundtrip — Elevation Gain 2,800 feet — Highest Point 2,948 feet (thanks to Sharon L.) The slopes of Dog Mountain rise steep and rocky above the Columbia Gorge, exposed to hard wind, summer … Continue reading
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Jaguars were pushed to the brink of extinction in Argentina 70 years ago. Now conservationists are celebrating their return
from GoodGoodGood — thanks to Pam P. Iberá National Park and Iberá Provincial Park are home to sweeping grasslands, marshlands, forests, and 4,000 species of flora and fauna. Together, they form the largest park in Argentina. In early May, tour … Continue reading
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Keep Washington emergency medicine local
Ed note: This article highlights the dangers and pitfalls of the corporate takeover of healthcare. There are perverse incentives when medical care may be compromised by preference being giving to stockholder’s interests. However, there is no perfect set of incentives. … Continue reading
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Colbert & Letterman on the theater’s rooftop
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Bellevue Arts Museum Evolves as Arts-Focused Nonprofit, Sells Downtown Bellevue Building to KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Thanks to Mary M. The organization will continue to lead the Bellevue Arts Fair and expand its role, bringing the arts to spaces and events throughout the city. BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 18, 2026 — Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) today … Continue reading
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“I really didn’t say everything I said.”
Quote attributed to both Yogi Berra and Donald Trump
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Are you discombobulated? Maybe it’s time to recombobulate!
Thanks to Janet M. The famous “Recombobulation Area” signs are located at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Wisconsin. These signs are placed immediately following the security checkpoints to provide a designated space for travelers to get “recombobulated”—put their shoes … Continue reading
Golden Paintbrush
From US Fish and Wildlife Service – notes & picture Golden paintbrush adds splashes of bright yellow to the prairies of the Pacific Northwest when it flowers in late spring. This vibrant perennial plant is native to the prairies of … Continue reading