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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Pistachio Ice Cream
Ed note: This article in the current New England Journal of Medicine gives hope that kindness and caring can exist in our overstressed hospitals and ICU. And, yes, I’d like that pistachio ice cream when my time comes.
Posted in Advocacy, end of life, Ethics, Health
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More questions about Dojo
Thanks to Dan S. (please send your own suggestions on to Life Style please since they are collating them for the Dojo presentation). What if we are not happy with DOJO?How long is the commitment to DOJO?How long is the … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Media
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A Spotlight on Rumors: Illuminating How Influence and Improvisation Shape Online Conversations
Thanks to Mary M. UW Professor Kate Starbird discussed her work in understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation. Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they help us make sense of … Continue reading
November
Thanks to Frank C. who notes: “While the original poem by Thomas Hood is longer, this abbreviated version pretty well sums up my feeling as I look out my window.” byThomas Hood No sun — no moon!No morn — no noon —No … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Poetry
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How a Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became a Progressive Kingmaker
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers. By Karen Weise has reported from Seattle for more than a decade. (thanks to Mary Jane F.) They … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Government, In the Neighborhood, Media
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Striking Tim Durkan Photo
Thanks to John R.
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Some questions about DoJo
Ed Note: Make sure you send your own questions to Lifestyle! · Is Dojo going to be the exclusive Internet provider for the building? Can I still keep Comcast (internet + TV) in my unit and at what cost? · What happens to … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Science and Technology, Skyline Info
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The beginning of the end?
The Epstein Shutdown commentary by Heather Cox Richardson It turns out Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and House Democrats were right to call it the “Epstein Shutdown” for the last several weeks on social media and in interviews. As Marc Elias … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Government, Law, Politics
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Celebration of Life for Dr. Jane Goodall
Thanks to Mary M. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOVNJ20un8 – click this link on November 12th at 8 AM to livestream the memorial on YouTube.
Senior Citizen Texting Codes
Thanks to John R. • And more on Page 2 or here
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The win in NYC – Young Women and Youth of Color
Thanks to Mike Ca.
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This week at Town Hall
Thanks to Janet M.
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In Flanders Fields
Thanks to Mike Ca. The poem “In Flanders Fields” was written by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in May 1915 during World War I. It is one of the most famous war poems and is closely associated with the poppy … Continue reading
Next?
Thanks to Mary Jane F. “72% of the world’s population lives under autocracies” a quote from the PBS ‘News Hour’ on 11/7/25
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None of this is complicated
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson “None of this is complicated,” political data specialist Tom Bonier wrote yesterday about Tuesday’s dramatic Democratic victories around the country. “The [Republicans] ran on affordability in 2024. They gave sanctimonious lectures on cable news on … Continue reading
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Cavities could be prevented by a gel that restores tooth enamel
Enamel does not naturally regenerate, which can lead to painful cavities, but a gel that harnesses some of the properties of saliva could restore the hard, shiny layer to teeth By Chris Simms in NewScientist – thanks to Pam P. A … Continue reading
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One of many reasons English is so weird
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Election results: Voters say ‘No Kings’
by David Horsey in the Seattle Times Here is a telling statistic: In Virginia and New Jersey, Democrats spent $18 million on campaign ads that mentioned President Donald Trump while Republicans spent just $1.3 million on ads that invoked the name of … Continue reading
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Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle
By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Seattle Times business reporter Bookworms, rejoice: Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle, according to recent city filings. The bookseller has leased a property, previously occupied by The North Face, at 520 Pike St. in … Continue reading
Joy from a parrot named Turtle
Thanks from Bob P. Meet Turtle — the sassy, 40-year-old parrot who rules her household with attitude and affection. Abandoned at a pet store, she found a family and never stopped making them laugh. A touching and funny story about … Continue reading
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