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Author Archives: Jim Tanner
‘Animal rescue mission was like a Terminator film’
Thanks to Pam Peterson Lewis AdamsEssex A former Royal Marine said the drone warfare he witnessed in eastern Ukraine was “like something out of a Terminator movie”. Paul “Pen” Farthing, from Dovercourt, Essex, rescued 194 animals from the front line … Continue reading
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Life Support?
Thanks Pearle M It seems wrong to celebrate America when it’s on life support. – New Yorker
Posted in Ethics, Government, History, Law, Politics
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WA ‘millionaires tax’ lawmaker faces reelection challenge from the left
Thanks to Mike C By Jim Brunner Seattle Times political reporter State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen just finished steering the state’s new “millionaires tax” to passage, securing a seismic tax-policy shift long desired by progressives. You might think that … Continue reading
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A New Democratic Voice
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson A wide range of Democratic voices are in the process of shaping new political language to move their party, and the country, forward. James Talarico is one of those new voices. On Friday, June 26, … Continue reading
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Red State Breaking
Thanks to Ed M. BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Answers Barack Obama’s Call — And What Happened Next Left the Nation Silent Before It Rose in Applause Just hours after Barack Obama publicly urged Americans to come together in the fight … Continue reading
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Inflation
Thanks to: Ed M. This is a brief follow-up to my recent post about government statistics and economics — a post which proved, embarrassingly, to be timely. No sooner had the ink dried than the government announced that the inflation … Continue reading
AI Honors to Jim deMaine!
Administrator’s note: There are opportunities to be authors, editors, and administrators of this blog. It will be a learning experience and adventure for us all.
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Take A Hike in the Andes
Week 4 (and Last)
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Take a Hike in the Andes: a virtual walk
The Fitness and and Wellness subcommittee is bringing back the popular Skyline Virtual Walk. Among the many “walks” we have taken in the past are the Oregon Trail, Route 66, and the Pacific Crest Trail. For those of you who … Continue reading
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An Invitation to Gratitude: November 12-19
From Your Fitness and Wellness Subcommittee When: November 12th — November 19th Where: Note from our chaplain: Mayo Clinic psychologist Matthew Schumann reminds us that expressing gratitude is brings a host of mental and physical benefits: feeling thankful can– improve … Continue reading
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Skylines 9th Annual Book Giveaway!
!Reminder! Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining RoomCollection starts: October 22nd, SundayCollection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, TuesdayTime: 10am to 4:30pmPlace: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster
Skyline’s 9th Annual Book Giveaway!
Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining Room Collection starts: October 22nd, Sunday Collection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, Tuesday Time: 10am to 4:30pm Place: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster
CEG Meeting Minutes for February 17th
Find them here.
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King Conservation District (KCD)
Ever heard of it? Do you know what it does? Did you know that it has a board of supervisors? Did you vote in its latest election? For the answers to these questions and more go to KingCD.org This organization … Continue reading
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CEG Meeting Agenda
Fri. Aug.19 meeting at 4 pm NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Please note that we have a change in venue from the Mount Baker Room to the Tahoma Room in the OT. NOTICE … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – June 17, 2022
4:00 pm Mount Baker & ZoomRick Baugh, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording May 21, Sat – 10:30 a.m. One Seattle Day of Service– citywide volunteer event – First Hill Improvement Assoc. – Rick Baugh NO June … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – May 20, 2022 (TODAY!)
4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, MinutesReport on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording April 21, Thurs – 7:30 p.m. Tim Burgess, Mayor’s Office – Director of Strategic Initiatives – Briefing by Jim Sanders ?? May 15, … Continue reading
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CEG Notice – Political Parties, What They Are and What They Do, with Tina Podlodowski, Washington State Democratic Party Chair
Please plan to join Washington State Democratic Party Chair, Tina Podlodowski on Monday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. for a discussion of Political Parties, and what the State Democratic Party hopes to achieve in 2022. The event will be held in the Mount … Continue reading
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CEG Notice – White House Correspondents Dinner April 30th
The White House Correspondents Dinner is returning after a two-year absence. It will be broadcast on CNN and C-SPAN. Coverage by CNN will begin at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time with commentary and a “red carpet” prelude. It will be broadcast on C-SPAN beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific … Continue reading
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Public Safety Conversation
Thanks to: Put Barber – For questions contact him at <putnam.barber@gmail.com> Sponsored by Seattle City Club ‘Civic Cocktail’ series Safe and Sound: A Conversation on Public Safety in Seattle Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6pm PST Join us as we … Continue reading
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CEG Reminder: Tim Burgess – Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:30 p.m.
This is a friendly reminder and invitation to plan to join Tim Burgess, the Mayor’s Director of Strategic Initiatives on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of new initiatives. This event will be held in the … Continue reading
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Agenda CEG Meeting – April 15, 2022 4:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom
Katherine Graubard, FacilitatorRick Baugh, Minutes Report on Past events: DATE/TIME EVENT Recording Mar. 23, Wed, 3:00 p.m. Judge Cecily Hazelrigg, Division 1, Position 5, Washington State Court of Appeals – Jim Sanders or Patricia Kiaser reporting No Description of Coming … Continue reading
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CEG MEETING MINUTES — 3/18/22
Meeting Minutes Minutes CEG Meeting – March 18, 20224:00 pm Mount Baker & Zoom Rick Baugh, Facilitator Rick Baugh, Minutes Coming events: DATE/TIME EVENT Place Mar. 23, Wed, 3:00 p.m. Judge Ceciley Hazelrigg, Division 1, Position 5, Washington State Court of … Continue reading
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