November 10th, 2010
OK, it’s not my Alden Mason, it’s our Alden Mason. It belongs to all us City Light ratepayers. For decades the City of Seattle has spent 1% of the cost of capital projects on art. The program improves the look of things like substations in neighborhoods and makes it possible for our
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Posted: November 10th, 2010 under
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October 26th, 2010
That’s what one article called the San Francisco Patient and Resource Center, a medical marijuana dispensary that opened for business in the South of Market area. California legalized medicinal use of marijuana back in 1996 and in this November’s election many California cities are asking voters how to regulate and tax medical marijuana.
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Posted: October 26th, 2010 under
Development and Sustainability,
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September 9th, 2010
I spent a few days in San Francisco at the end of August (a birthday trip for my sister) and had a chance to check out the waterfront a couple of times. The elevated Embarcadero Freeway dominated the San Francisco waterfront from 1955 until 1989 when the Loma Prieta earthquake brought it
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Posted: September 9th, 2010 under
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August 19th, 2010
Maybe you saw this in yesterday’s Seattle Times: Animal shaped cities? South Sudan unveils big plan JUBA, Sudan — A city shaped like a giraffe? A rhino-shaped town? Even one that looks from above like a pineapple? Southern Sudan has unveiled ambitious plans to remake its capital cities in the shapes found
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Posted: August 19th, 2010 under
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July 19th, 2010
A few months ago I mentioned the idea of closing down a street at night the way Austin, TX, closes down Sixth St. through a row of live music clubs. I visited Austin a couple of years ago and Sixth St. downtown is an alive, exciting place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Posted: July 19th, 2010 under
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July 8th, 2010
On July 4 of every year the Ethnic Heritage Council in Seattle partners with the Department of Homeland Security on one of 50 new citizen oath ceremonies held around the country. Approximately 500 new citizens swear allegiance to the United States of America. Looking out over the crowd from the podium you
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Posted: July 8th, 2010 under
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July 6th, 2010
This is odd, but kind of cool. To honor the 150th anniversary of the first Japanese diplomatic mission to the United States, cherry blossoms from three locations in Seattle (Seward Park, the University of Washington Quad and Seattle Center) were launched into space this past spring. They became the first flowers sent
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Posted: July 6th, 2010 under
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June 28th, 2010
While yesterday’s parade was similar in energy (and length) to parades in most previous years, there was one thing that made this year different. This year a pride flag flew above the city atop our most recognized and respected icon – the Space Needle. In other cities pride flags fly atop government
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Posted: June 28th, 2010 under
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April 26th, 2010
The headline on the Seattle Times piece about the Council's recent letter to the Mayor regarding long-term solutions to homelessness and street crime was unfortunate. ("Council strikes back....") It fit the easy frame of conflict between the Council and Mayor which excites people. Among the local politicos internet browsers and apps go
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Posted: April 26th, 2010 under
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April 13th, 2010
I have been sick at home since last Wednesday. I have had high fevers, low fevers, a debilitating headache, and, now, lots of coughing. I've ingested enough Tylenol to merit one of those eating contest trophies and still I feel about as good as someone who wins one for downing 50 Peeps.
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Posted: April 13th, 2010 under
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