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Category Archives: Education
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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Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival – Sunday
Thanks to Ann M. Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival will take place on Sunday, September 10: 11am-7pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Rooftop. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the … Continue reading
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Former Skyline residents honored at UW
Thanks to Mike C.
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Public Lectures at Town Hall
Thanks to Barb W. Welcome the 2023–2024 speaker line-up! This year, the Office of Public Lectures will host speakers who will encourage us to explore race and social justice, artificial intelligence, the state of American democracy, disability activism and more. … Continue reading
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Brain Health Block Party – Wednesday June 21st
One of the five stops is on 9th Avenue in front of the Terraces. Come, learn and enjoy!
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Let’s Smash the College Admissions Process
By David Brooks in the NYT Ed note: This essay by David Brooks raises all kinds of questions that also apply to us as “elite seniors.” He argues that college admissions should help right historical elitism by having economic class based … Continue reading
Tom Hanks at Harvard
Thanks to Mary M.
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In Berkeley, a Library Protest Is a Fight for Anthropology in an A.I. Age
Thanks to Mike C. By Tim Arango May 2, 2023 in the NYT BERKELEY, Calif. — To kick off homecoming weekend last fall, the University of California, Berkeley, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new data sciences building, known as the Gateway. At … Continue reading
Pioneers in Aging – Speaker Series (on-line)
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Why Poverty Persists in America
Why Poverty Persists in By Matthew Desmond Thanks to Diana C. Published March 9, 2023 Updated March 13, 2023 in the NYT This article is adapted from Matthew Desmond’s book “Poverty, by America.” It is being published on March 21 by Crown. In the past … Continue reading
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) sites like ChatGPT raise many ethical issues
Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: For your information and entertainment do a search for chatgpt and sign on. Then ask it to write essays for you. The results may astound you.
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A nearby incredible resource – The Memory Hub
This week marked an exciting transition for the Memory Hub! Since March 2022 we have been open for scheduled activities and events – but as of this week, we are now have public open hours from 9 a.m. – 3 … Continue reading
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Exploring Seattle pedestrian tunnels
Thanks to Mary M. David B. Williams is the son of Skyline resident Jackie Williams. Open in app or online A weekly newsletter by David B. Williams, www.geologywriter.com. Human Habitrails Seattle’s Pedestrian Tunnels DAVID B. WILLIAMS JAN 12 SAVE ▷ LISTEN … Continue reading
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Your monthly update of news and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC)
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A different look at hiring
Thanks to Pam P This week in good news — An Ohio-based restaurant chain is building its fast-growing workforce with people often overlooked In the U.S., the unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is nearly five … Continue reading
The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here
Thanks to Mary M. Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading
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On totem journey, Lummi carvers call for Lower Snake dam removal — KNKX Public Radio | By Bellamy Pailthorp
Thanks to Ed M. The main totem from the “Spirit of the Waters” totem journey depicts a 16-foot killer whale, carrying a baby on her snout. It is inspired by the true story of Talequah, an endangered southern resident orca … Continue reading
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Who Gives A Crap toilet paper review: Our favorite recycled toilet paper (at CNN)
Thanks to Pam P. This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help you spend … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Education, environment, Science and Technology
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How we read
Thanks to Diane S. I cdnuolt blveieetaht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. Thephaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch atCmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr theltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt … Continue reading
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Bending the Arc (now available on Netflix)
Ed note: Thanks to Mary M. for letting us know about this documentary now available on Netflix. Paul Farmer who recently died at age 62 was a pioneer in bringing health care to the poor. He was also the subject … Continue reading
Rights and Responsibilities
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Breathe no evil or See no evil – Masks in schools
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UW language guide says ‘grandfather,’ ‘housekeeping,’ ‘spirit animal’ are ‘problematic’ words
From Fox News by Adam Sabes. Thanks to Ed M. for sending this in. Ed Note: How much does our everyday language have historical bias against those of color, those with disabilities or those with a different sex identity. At … Continue reading
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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond
The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading
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