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Grief Is a Learning Experience
Loved ones are wired into our brain. Learning that they’re gone requires rewiring. BY CLAUDIA CHRISTINE WOLF in the Scientific American Neuroscience Why does it hurt so much to lose someone you love? What happens in your brain as it strives … Continue reading
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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) may not be enough
Ed note: Many of us, as we become frail, decide to forgo CPR and to allow a natural death. However, if we are hospitalized, there is a “conveyer belt” of other invasive procedures that can be carried out that we … Continue reading
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The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy
Thanks to Diana C. By Danny Westneat, Seattle Times columnist Political forecasters called it that the state Republican convention would feature turmoil ending in endorsements of the most extreme candidates, all to match the party’s current MAGA mood. Among the jilted was … Continue reading
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A novel approach to viral infections
Intranasal neomycin evokes broad-spectrum antiviral immunityin the upper respiratory tract Ed note: When you shop for OTC medications at the drug store, you may have picked up some Neosporin ointment which is often used for skin infections. Neosporin contains three … Continue reading
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Biden Slammed Sleepy Don so Hard it Woke Him Up
SCOTT DWORKIN Today while Trump tried to stay awake during his criminal trial in Manhattan, President Biden gave a great campaign speech for the ages, drawing a stark contrast between his Scranton “kitchen table” agenda and Trump’s “Mar-A-Lago Vision”. The … Continue reading
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Humble and Kind
DAN RATHE & TEAM STEADY Many years ago, my late mother gave me two words of advice that have always stuck with me: Be humble. It is no secret that today’s political discourse is bereft of humility and kindness. But … Continue reading
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Victory over Marjorie Taylor Greene
Thanks to Pam P. Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Ukrainian Army Celebrates Major Victory Over Marjorie Taylor Greene Apr 22 READ IN APP Wojciech Grzedzinski for The Washington Post via Getty Images UKRAINE (The … Continue reading
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An Octopus Took My Camera, and the Images Changed the Way I See the World
By Craig Foster Mr. Foster’s film, “My Octopus Teacher,” won the Academy Award for best documentary feature in 2021. He wrote from Simon’s Town, South Africa. I was gifted with a new way of seeing the day I got mugged underwater. … Continue reading
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How Do I Get Rid of the ‘Chicken Skin’ on My Arms and Legs?
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition. It’s also easily treated at home. By Erica Sweeney in the NYT Q: I have a bunch of small, rough bumps on my arms and legs. What are they, and how can I get … Continue reading
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Where is heaven?
“Heaven is not located on high, but where the good of love is, and this resides within a person, wherever he or she might be.” Emanuel Swedenborg
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Chapter 18.390 – CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
The recently received CCRC Disclosure document refers to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) list, specifically referencing Section 18.390.070 which has the sections below.
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Newsletter from Senator Jamie Pedersen
Thanks to Mary Jane F. If you wish to subscribe to this newsletter please click here and fill out the information requested. Dear friends and neighbors, Before the 2024 session adjourned last month, the Legislature made meaningful progress to ensure … Continue reading
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Sitting less has a meaningful impact on your health
From Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Evidence is clear that sedentary behavior — sitting or lying down for long periods of time throughout the day — increases the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But changing … Continue reading
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