Sunday February 17th I participated in a rally and march against the proposed coal train that’s being proposed to run through Seattle on its way up to the port of Everett before being shipped to China. The protest, held at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park on the shores of Shilshole Bay, drew several hundred. Holding three-dimensional …
February 17th was the eve of President’s Day this year and what better way to celebrate than to see Seattle’s legendary Presidents of the United States of America — Presidents for short. The Showbox was packed solid for this second sold-out show and there were all ages present. I saw children ranging in age from …
Saturday night at Darrell’s Tavern in Shoreline, WA and once again the place is hopping with local talent. Seattle’s ska warriors The Georgetown Orbits were headlining and what better way to spend a Saturday night than to watch some ska. Front man and all-around charming entertainer, Darryl Grandison came on stage wearing a white SeaHawks …
Here in Seattle we have Dick’s Drive-In. Dick’s has been around since the mid-50s and hasn’t changed his menu since. He uses real beef for his burgers, real potatoes for his fries and real dairy for his ice cream and shakes. He hires locally and pays his employees about $1.50 above what the chain fast …
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/17/the-co-author-of-hubris-on-torture-secrets-and-what-we-still-dont-know/ — a documentary special hosted by Rachel Maddow tonight, 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC. The news media are as much to blame as the Bush administration — read the article we published on November 19, 2001 in which Enver Masud wrote: In an October 1999 interview, former United Nations Special Commission chief inspector Scott …
Recently I ordered my set of DVDs of the 2012 World Series from Major League Baseball. I had deliberately delayed my purchase, and my patience was rewarded with a price that was half what had been offered during the holidays. I was pleased with MLB’s choice of games to include in addition to the four …
I don’t know that I’ve heard this version before, but it is pretty good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=p4OxQ7960nY I’ve loved Van’s reading of it since Hymns to the Silence, but this is nice. Never had heard this either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyCAZRKXaQk I am becoming more and more a fan of Youtube. It pretty much replaces my worn out turntable and …
Thought you’d get a kick outta this mild Montana media outrage, which befell station KRTV from Great Falls, one of the two local stations I grew up watching, whether from the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation (1968-71) or Havre (1972-83). My ol’ pal Jay is clearly enjoying the egg dripping down KRTV’s face! Very nicely done…. …
From: cory davis To: Kipp, Thomas J Subject: Curious what you think of this, TK?!? Kevin Durant sometimes doesn’t want to chuck heaves at the buzzer to protect his percentages, despite his coach’s wishes. HI FC: Ol’ Kevin Durant sounds like someone who’s become a bit too basketball “Sabermetric” for his own good! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabermetrics On the other hand, do you think Camariah King of …
This “Bayou” video is from Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970 appearance at London’s Royal Albert Hall and is one of the few clean and crisp videos of CCR in concert that still survive. Creedence was a very unique band, especially in their late 60s-early 70s era when most performers were showing their ability to jam, CCR …
Give this tune a listen. It’s a great Valentine’s Day tune which comes at romance from a slightly different angle.
And here’s a tune which comes at Valentine’s Day from a more traditional angle.
Any hospital supervisor can tell you that pre-shift briefings are an essential part of the efficient running of a facility. Not only do pre-shift meetings benefit the facility as a whole, but they are important for every nurse and supportive staff member on the shift. Here are five benefits of an effective shift briefing: 1.Communication …
If you feel an occasional burning sensation in your chest, especially after eating, then you’re among the more than 60 million people in the United States who suffer from heartburn at least once a month, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. The pain associated with this condition can also affect your throat and become …
There’s not a mom, dad or child caretaker on earth that doesn’t sometimes feel that dealing with their little ones is sapping their ability to converse on sophisticated world topics like they used to. Kids need things simplified and unless you gave birth to Einstein, you probably find yourself talking to kids in a language …
Just because you can’t climb stairs well or are in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your home, your friends or your family. To people with mobility issues, stairs can be their worst nightmare. You want to go upstairs to get something, but what an effort. You’d like to be downstairs to stay involved, …
Last Saturday at the KNBR Giants Fan Fest I walked onto the grass of AT&T Park for the first time. If anyone had told me beforehand that it would be one of the most frustrating experiences of my life, I would have thought that to be impossible. However, I will remove the suspense from this …
The world grows ever more complex with rising and declining populations in various regions. Much of the infrastructure that’s already in place wasn’t designed around the needs of modern people who face high gas prices and dwindling resources, and finding ways to efficiently and effectively use the land that’s available is going to be one …
A proper security plan for a warehouse includes many layers of protection, but one of the most important is securing the loading dock. As the site of deliveries and shipments, the loading dock has a lot of potential to be an unauthorized exit point for product. Whether it’s delivery drivers or employees, the temptation to …
Plenty of people would love to own their own small business, work for themselves, and make an income from home. However, few people are actually able to make it happen and become successful running their own businesses. It can be difficult to do, but if you’re serious about it, you can make it happen. First, …
Ben Bloom’s band Polyrhythmics definitely deserves their opportunity to perform on KEXP on Feb. 19 and they are absolutely going to slay it. I caught them at a music festival this Summer and they are one of the tightest bands I’ve ever seen. They are working really hard and it’s nice to see a crew …
I just got off the phone with Jabrille AKA Jimmy James. There is no way for us talk for less than 75 minutes on the subject of SOUL. He does most of the talking because he’s one of the foremost experts on the classic era SOUL on planet earth. If you are playing guitar or …
Friday night February 8 took me once again to Darrell’s Tavern in Shoreline just north of Seattle. Darrell’s has become quite the happening place and is the ideal venue to see burgeoning local acts. This night was no exception. The Paul Lynde Fan Club was on the schedule but cancelled at the last minute. The …
We were the Flintstones kids — ten million strong — the Pepsi Generation, born in the Age of Aquarius. For us, chia was a pet (as were rocks), not a food. We were going to manage the world better than our parents’ generation…. – Robert http://youtu.be/BzdHxqwTO-4
A year-and-a-half ago I walked into the legendary Berlin nightclub on Belmont Street in Chicago for the first time in probably two decades. A bit of expansion, some needed touch-ups to the restrooms, but for the most part the place retained the charm the key value that made me a straight regular at a mostly …
Saturday night in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood I attended one of the hottest shows in town — Ken Stringfellow with the Maldives. Both Friday’s and Saturday’s shows were sell outs and that says a lot seeing how many shows were happening those same nights. Ken Stringfellow was a founding member and half the driving force behind …
There is something drastically wrong with America’s prison system. It can be hard to put a finger on exactly what is wrong, especially when you read the differing opinions of so-called experts in the field. No matter the expert or the field that person represents, most agree on one thing: Things need to change. Here …
If you’ve ever gone online to find out more about a health symptom, you’re certainly not alone. A study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that over 59 percent of Americans use the Internet as a medical resource. Although researching symptoms like a sore throat and body aches is usually harmless; some …
If you constantly find yourself low on funds by the end of the month, running short occasionally, or have fallen on tough times, it might be necessary to make some big changes that will help you start living comfortably within your means. There are several things you can do to help you find some extra …
Thinking to get an early start to this Super Bowl post, I wrote the following two paragraphs prior to the game: The National Football League requires its fans to wait two full weeks after the conclusion of its conference playoffs for the Super Bowl to take place. This is an ungodly amount of time that …