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Another Reason to Cut Down on Plastics
Welcome to the Climate Fwd: newsletter. The New York Times climate team emails readers once a week with stories and insights about climate change. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. By Veronica Penney Greetings and welcome to Plastic Free July! This month, millions … Continue reading
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An inexpensive drug reduces virus deaths, scientists say.
A ray of hope, in the NYT. “Scientists at the University of Oxford said on Tuesday that they have identified what they called the first drug proven to reduce coronavirus-related deaths, after a 6,000-patient trial of the drug in Britain … Continue reading
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Did you know that 2020 RMDs are Waived
From the Vanguard web site: The CARES Act provides a temporary waiver of RMDs (Required Minimal Distribution) for 2020. You do not have to take your RMD for 2020 if you don’t want to.
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Crow nests on front end of crane
Another building of interest: 707 Terry’s NW corner is heading NW.
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How to attract a female
thanks Linda W
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Really?
Thanks to Sybil-Ann Why do men’s clothes have buttons on the right while women’s clothes have buttons on the left? BECAUSE When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are … Continue reading
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Prayer and Lament – a note about the brief service Friday at St James Cathedral
A Moment of Prayer and Lament NOTE: This is not a big gathering or demonstration. Please attend on line at https://vimeo.com/425970811 This Friday, June 5, at noon, a group of Seattle clergy from many faith traditions will gather on the … Continue reading
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In the neighborhood…
This is a text from Raz Mason, the Jacques’ daughter, who has an apartment in the M Street Building down the block at 8th & Madison. live:westmerle, 7:45 PM By the way, a recent trip down to the store in … Continue reading
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Should I Get Tested For Coronavirus Just For The Heck Of It? (It’s a bit complicated).
Laurel WamsleyMay 31, 20207:18 AM ET Earlier in this pandemic, the shortage of tests for the coronavirus was a major problem in fighting the spread of COVID-19. The shortage was such that many hospitals and clinics would test only someone … Continue reading
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How’s your alcohol intake?
Thanks Sibyl-Ann!
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Yes, we do need to gather
Thanks to Mary Jane F.!
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Rapid Innovation
At Florence Cathedral, electronic devices worn on lanyards will notify visitors if they’re standing too close to their neighbors by vibrating and lighting up.
Help a neighboring restaurant
From Mike C.: Excellent + and Open from 11-3:00 M-F We’re also using takeout from Sushi Kanpai right down 8th Ave. I hope we can all do our bit to keep the neighborhood shops and restaurants alive!
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How to deal with troubling thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are a common and disturbing symptom of anxiety. Cognitive behavioural techniques can help by Nick Wignall published in Aeon Jasmine came to see me in therapy because she was worried that she was going to kill her newborn daughter. … Continue reading
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The least and the most
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Zoom – Understanding Ventilators & End of Life Choices During COVID-19
You can register below and get a link to join the Zoom meeting sponsored by the Washington State Health Advocacy Association. The meeting starts Monday at 11 AM. I’ll be talking about ventilators and ICU care among other aspects of … Continue reading
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Dealing with self isolation
Thanks to Put B. for sending this along.
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The weakened CDC
In a highly unusual move, the respected British journal, Lancet, weighs in with an editorial critical of the White House’s response to the pandemic
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Some local implications for the re-opening big picture
You may have seen the recent news articles on the invisible mucus droplets emitted during speech, and how long (8-14 minutes) they can hang around in the air in poorly ventilated spaces (such as elevators without fans running). Here are … Continue reading
How to livestream Town Hall events
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Looking for a book about Motherhood?
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