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Former Norse Home residents demonstrate the closure and need to move
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Health on the chopping block
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Pike Place Handmaidens
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Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. Ed Note: At your next doctor visit, consider asking them whether any of your medications (prescription or over-the-counter) many be related to increased risk of falling. By Paula … Continue reading
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There’s nothing like a cousin in Texas
Thanks to Ann M. (Ed. note: Maybe Russell will speak here some day! Can anyone else beat this cousin story? And yes, keep your boots on!) After a career in home building, my Texas cousin Russell Eppright now manufacturers “top … Continue reading
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Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America!
from The Atlantic: We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, … Continue reading
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Under the Ballard Bridge. Shout out to whoever is throwing these up.
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What’s on the agenda?
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Sycophants pay lip service
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ClickFix – a scam
Thanks to Mike C. WHAT:ClickFix is a scam that tricks people into copying and pasting malicious commands into their computer.It usually starts with a fake website, pop-up, or email saying:“Fix this error,” “Verify you’re human,” or “Speed up your PC.”The … Continue reading
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We need a transplant at the White House!
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Why is it called “Double Delight?”
Photo by Ann M. The Double Delight rose’s history is tied to California rose breeding in the 1970s, and it quickly became a legend because it achieved the rare balance of beauty and strong fragrance—a “double delight” for gardeners and … Continue reading
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Where do those beautiful rose pots come from?
Vietnam has developed a strong reputation for high-quality ceramic pots, especially for gardening and decorative use. A few reasons explain why some of the best ones come from there: 1. Long tradition and skilled artisanship 2. Natural resources 3. High-temperature … Continue reading
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Don’t they just love you!
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Getting your attention
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Let’s focus on the real problem!
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Newsome as Trump’s doppelganger
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