Yesterday was the March for Science in downtown Seattle. Residents of our fair metropolitan area turned out in force, despite inclement weather. We skipped the speeches at the beginning and joined the march downtown. A festive time was had by all, and we hope that we raised awareness of the importance of scientific research to …
April 2017 archive
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Apr 23
Peculiar Phenomenon
Strange things happen hereabouts when the daytime temperature gets above 50°F. Sunroofs and convertible tops are opened. Skin is exposed. People wear sandals without socks. College students sun themselves on the quads in an attempt to lose the winter pallor. (No spray tans here – too Trumpian.) This rite of spring is not unique to …
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Apr 23
Getting Juiced, Getting Fleeced
By now you’ve probably heard about the Juicero, a Wi-Fi-enabled juicer that squeezes $8 packets of juice into your glass for a mere $399 (plus tax, shipping, and handling). Venture capitalists with more money than common sense funded this company. One investigative reporter found that she could hand squeeze the packet into a glass herself and …
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Apr 21
Thank Scientists Again
In a previous post, I talked about how government-funded research contributed to the return of bald eagles from near extinction. Here’s an example of how scientific research directly saves human lives. One of the most dramatic medical developments of the last 40 years is the transformation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV, the virus that …
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Apr 15
Holiday Haze
When Easter and Passover occupy the same week, as they do this year, things can get a little weird at Casa Sammamish. I made my traditional hot cross buns today. Then I made some haroset, the fruit and nut paste that symbolizes the mortar the Jews used to build pyramids during their bondage in Egypt. …
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Apr 12
Haiku du Jour
Another Exercise in Futility Blow-drying my hair After early morning swim When it’s pouring out.
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Apr 11
More Figgy Goodness
I was looking for an appetizer to make for a department potluck last week, and happened upon a recipe for salted figs with oregano in Diane Kochiias’s book, Meze. The recipe is embarrassingly simple. You soften dried figs in boiling salted water for five minutes. Drain the figs and place them on a sheet of …
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Apr 05
Neli and Nature
Neli, our cat who composes text messages, is also a devotee of nature shows. Here she is watching a PBS Nature show on owls. Now for the answer to the question in the last post. The cabbage rolls contained beef, yet the kosher certification was P. This stands for pareve, or neutral. This is …
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Apr 05
Pop Quiz
Julian found this item at Costco on Sunday. I took one look at the label and knew something was amiss. Can you find it? The answer will be at the bottom of the next post.
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