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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Self-driving bikes – released 4/1/22
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Amazing competition in badminton and ping pong
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Update from Heather Cox Richardson
The “Ghost of Kyiv,” an ace pilot who heartened the Ukrainian resistance by shooting down a number of Russian aircraft on the first day of Russia’s invasion, was real after all. According to The Times of London, he was … Continue reading
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Tacoma-Seattle City Nature Challenge
Thanks to Barb W. Hello amazing beach naturalist volunteers- Tomorrow is the start of the Tacoma-Seattle City Nature Challenge 2022! This event goes from Friday, April 29th-Monday, May 2nd. During that time, folks all over our metropolitan region will be … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day concert at Trinity Parish Hall
Thanks to Mary M. Andre Feriante and Gus Denhard Mothers’ Day Concert Gus Denhard (lutes) and Andre Feriante (guitars) perform a Mothers’ Day Concert on Sunday, May 8th at 3 pm in the Parish Hall at Trinity Parish Church. The duo will … Continue reading
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Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cake (Medivnyk)
Thanks to Joan C. from the Skyline Legacy Cookbook From Lidia Filonowich’s mother Stephania Kryshtal Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/4cup honey (preferably buckwheat honey) 1/4cup strong coffee 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2tsp. nutmeg 1 cup dark raisins 1/2cup … Continue reading
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A second Ukrainian recipe – Beet and Mushroom Relish
Thanks to Joan C. – from the Skyline Legacy Cookbook From an old recipe of a Canadian-Ukrainian family as modified by Lidia Filonowich and Orleen Baugh Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 Tbsp of oil, or more if needed … Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: The big lie in Volunteer Park
Ed note: The plaque in Volunteer Park has been removed as a result of rethinking the Spanish American war. It indeed was a bloody brutal war in which the Philippines fought for independence from the American occupiers. Ironically, the independence … Continue reading
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Ready to board? Check here first.
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A Ukrainian recipe from our Skyline Legacy Cookbook
Thanks to Joan C. Ukrainian Paska (Easter Bread) from Pamela Peterson’s grandmother Mary Kissel Repokis. Pam writes, “This is her recipe from the old country. I’ve made it myself many times and always think of her showing me how.” Ingredients … Continue reading
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Lost Generation Palindrome Poem
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Exploring the Health Effects of Ageism
By Paula Span in the NYT. Published April 23, 2022Updated April 25, 2022 Each fall, Becca Levy asks the students in her health and aging class at the Yale School of Public Health to picture an old person and share the first five … Continue reading
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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free
Thanks to Pam P. In response to the more than 1,500 books challenged to be removed from libraries in the last year, the New York Public Library launched an effort to make some banned books available for everyone — for free. The initiative is … Continue reading
Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the ♻ symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game. Then, read on about how we got here, and what can be done. Trash Drag each item where you think it belongs Milk … Continue reading
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Doctoring, DIY style
Written ByVictor Katch from Michigan Today Thanks to Mary Jane F. “Step right up folks,” crows the carnival barker lurking inside our smart devices. “Now you can learn about your health from the comfort of your home without ever needing … Continue reading
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We will not let hate win
Thanks to Sue Van L. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat representing suburban Metro Detroit communities, pushed back against a Republican colleague who falsely accused her of wanting to “groom and sexualize kindergarteners” and hold 8-year-olds responsible for slavery in a … Continue reading
Frye Artist Receives Distinction at the Venice Biennale
Thanks to Dianna C. Saturday’s NYT describes the 2022 Venice Biennale, as “…..perhaps the world’s most prestigious and elegant art event.” This year Christina Quarles, an artist based in Los Angeles is one of the artists representing the United States. … Continue reading
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BECAUSE YOU APPRECIATE IRONY
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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The Playacting Over Masks Really Needed to End
Thanks to Ed M. for sending in this thought provoking article. by Tom Nichols in The Atlantic The U.S.-government mandate requiring mask wearing on transportation is now dead, and it was killed in the worst way possible. A judge deemed “not … Continue reading
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Doughnut Economics
Here is commentary from Gene Webb on Kate Raworth’s book. I’m sure you’ll find it an interesting.
Seattle City Attorney drops nearly 2,000 cases to ease backlog
Thanks to Mike C. for sending this in. SEATTLE – Seattle’s new City Attorney, who ran on a ‘tough on crime’ platform, will not be prosecuting nearly 2,000 cases in an effort to ease a case backlog. Ann Davison said she inherited … Continue reading
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US FDA Warns of Hidden Drug Ingredients in Certain Supplement Products
Ed note: The FDA can monitor but, by law, cannot regulate the contents of supplements. If you take any dietary supplements please check with your doctor. (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday asked people to … Continue reading
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