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Fast and Furious meltdown, and the attempts to prevent it

Pacific Northwest gun rights activists are watching with a mix of disgust and amazement as the Justice Department’s apparent cover-up of the Operation Fast and Furious appears to be headed into...

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SAF, NRA slam U.N. arms treaty as Dems push new gun control scheme

Two national gun rights organizations currently monitoring international gun control efforts, including the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation, drew lines in the sand Thursday against a...

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Feeling burned from Summer Jam 2011

I have been to so many concerts in my life I couldn't begin to count them, but Summer Jam 2011 was the first time I felt locked into a venue. I spent a day trapped in the White River Amphitheater and...

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I-90 pedestrian & bicycle tunnel more than a shortcut

Within Seattle's urban trail system is the one-of-a-kind Mount Baker Tunnel, commonly known as the I-90 Tunnel. This trail and especially, the tunnel make it possible for residents to easily cross to...

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Basic, authentic falafel recipe

Basic, authentic falafel recipe Our city of Seattle is fortunate to have a great number of people from the Middle East as part of our rich, diverse population. From this culture comes a delicious dish...

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The beat at The Bite: British Export

The sky was gray and threatened rain this past Friday (July 15), but by the end of British Export’s set at this year’s Bite of Seattle at the Seattle Center, a sizeable crowd had gathered to bop away...

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A letter from Zombies

Seattle's PopCap Games always finds a way to keep games feeling fresh. This creative thinking extends to all facets of their company. Who would have thought such slow moving zombies would make such...

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A tale of 2 (or more) busses.

Greetings avid Examiner.com readers! Over the recent month past, a traveler embarked upon a journey to another city, and although the airline prices were not terrible, the person still opted to go by...

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Taylor Shellfish Farms: Visit them in Bow, Shelton and now Seattle

Whenever and wherever I travel, food is a major part of the adventure. Whether it's Hood Canal, the Methow Valley or across the border to British Columbia, food is key. While spending a few days in...

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Greenwood Car Show a roaring success (2)

The first thing that overcomes a passionate auto-enthusiast at the Greenwood Car Show is total darkness. Most will suffer a harmless aneurysm and be rendered temporarily unconscious from the sight of...

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Why is breast feeding so difficult?

So if Research demonstrates that breast feeding is best and 3 out of 4 mothers indicate they want to breast feed why are exclusive breast feeding rates of infants so low at 3 and 6 months of age? Much...

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Making Time for Exercise

Regular physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. If exercising is not a part of your routine now, get started as soon as possible. Anything you do to get your body moving is...

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Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band Live at Dimitrious Jazz Alley

The Legendary latin music jazz artist Poncho Sanchez brings his hot latin vibes to Seattle's Jazz Alley: July 28 - 31, 2011. If music were about pictures, percussionist Poncho Sanchez’s music would...

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Canadian anti-gunner reveals much about prohibitionist mindset

The Vancouver Sun is reporting – perhaps inadvertently – what neighboring Washington State gun owners have long suspected, that in the eyes of a gun control advocate, all guns are potentially bad and...

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Expression and Depression: two sides of the same coin, one choice

Each one of us is born with a natural effervescence designed and intended to be expressed over the course of a lifetime. Self-expression and depression are two sides of the same coin. Failing to...

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Huskies get commitment from athlete Jason Thompson

Just like older brother EveretteThompson, Jason decided to be a Husky The 6-foot-3 safety/outside linebacker decided to commit to the University of Washington on Saturday, according to Dawgman.com....

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Igniting a Life of Generosity, (Booklet) by Chris McDaniel

Union Gospel Mission, ECFA member, Seattle, WA: http://tinyurl.com/6joff2o ************************* Igniting a Life of Generosity, (Booklet) by Chris McDaniel, ECFA Press, 2011, 60 Pages, ISBN-13:...

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Restaurant review: Crush

This week I decided to take on another Seattle restaurant giant, the 2010 James Beard Foundation winner, Crush. First off let me say, I have zero patience for fancy eateries that are hyped from here...

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Childhood obesity: the bicycling campaign - Seattle

Childhood obesity has risen in epic proportions over the last few years. According to the CDC, “only 36% of young people in grades 9-12” get the recommended “60 minutes of moderate intensity physical...

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Can we take our "inner child" off-line?

“Why did I say that?” How many times have you been embarrassed when you said something that sounded like a child was speaking? A possible answer is that you weren't truly doing the speaking, your...

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Everything is Coming Up Daisies for Ginny Ruffner

Last month the corner of Seventh and Union downtown became a little brighter when “Urban Garden,” a colorful 27-foot tall kinetic sculpture designed by artist Ginny Ruffner, was installed in the...

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Greenwood Car Show a roaring success (1)

Pardon the saucy title; the Greenwood Car Show is always a roaring success. This year’s show was no exception, save for a chance encounter with the owner of a cherry 1977 T-Top Pontiac Trans Am. He’s...

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Chocolate doodling: Your kids will love it!

Need a fun activity to stave off the boredom of another rainy Olympia day? Surprise and amaze your children with a messy art project they are sure to love - chocolate doodling! This project is great...

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Why breast feeding is best

Breast feeding is best. Period. Full stop. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “Breast feeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually...

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Taqueria Jalisco fails to deliver on drinks

Taqueria Jalisco, located on 1stAvenue N and John St. is a great place to go if you want some tasty Mexican food. It is not a great place to go if you want some tasty drinks. To avoid sounding snobby,...

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GI Education Relief Bill brings money and woes

Veterans using their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits starting this fall may have renewed delays in receiving benefits, or so warned Veterans Affairs officials, if the Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act becomes...

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Brian the Movie Guy's review of HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II

Bottom Line: I am not a Pott-Head. Never read the books, never been rabid about seeing the films. They’re well crafted movies, structurally sound – I’ve just never been invested in the geeky drama of...

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Childhood obesity: the bicycling campaign - Seattle, part II

Two years ago U.S. News and World Report stated in an article that within ten years, “nearly 1 of every 5 dollars spent on healthcare in the United States will be attributable to obesity-related...

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Look who turned 5 today.

Today we are celebrating the fifth birthday of the popular website with the little, blue bird. That is right it has been five years to the day since twitter let out its first tweets. The site has come...

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Washington's Alaka strikes gold in Europe

Washington’s James Alaka took home the gold in the 100-meter dash on Friday and placed second in the 200-meter dash on Saturday at the European Under-23 championships in the Czech Republic. On Friday,...

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Free Thursday training runs at Green Lake

In preparation for the upcoming Torchlight Run, Brooks and Road Runner Sports are teaming up to offer a series of Thursday evening training runs. These runs are free and open to the public - you don't...

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Important King County Races in the 2011 Washington State Primary

The 2011 Washington State Primary is coming up in just over a month. Many people don’t bother to vote in the primary but this year there are a few interesting races in King County that are definitely...

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Rocky Horror Show at Arts West gets you involved

by David Wittstock ArtsWest's Summer Musical Theater Apprenticeship Program rolls along this week with Richard O'Brien's classic, the Rocky Horror Show. Playing on a ten day run through next Saturday,...

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Tini Bigs- Tini cocktails, Big prices

Declaring itself “Seattle’s Second Best Cocktail Lounge,” Tini Bigs lives up to its semi-self-deprecating slogan. While it is the perfect picture of a lounge, with plush leather benches and cozy...

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God's timing and rest

God knows the perfect time to do everything. He can see time from every angle and so He knows when things should happen. He knows when you will be ready to meet your spouse, have a kid, get a new job...

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Jazz Port Townsend: A stand-out among all-star line-up of summer fests

All across the county outdoor pavilions and music venues are being lit up with the sounds of summer. And although the summer season in the Pacific Northwest may be a bit shorter, this region manages...

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Non-traditional families in the Bible

In the same way that today's families are made up of different people and have vastly different appearances biblical families were not always traditional. In Esther 2:7 we see that Esther was raised...

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Successful Dragon Fest is over, but there's more yet to see

During the summer months in metropolitan Seattle the availability of activities and events throughout the area can present ample opportunities for choices and inner conflict. Missing out on Dragon...

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Being outdoors is key to beating childhood obesity

Children’s obesity is a growing (pardon the pun) problem in this country. Of course fatty foods and on-the-go attitudes are a part of the problem, but too much time spent indoors is a major culprit...

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Should Obese Children Be Removed From Their Homes?

Should obese children be removed from their parents and placed in foster care? This question was posed recently on a local television station, King 5 News. A link to the article is posted below....

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What's so threatening about the Breast Milk Baby doll?

You've probably heard about the new breastfeeding baby doll coming to American consumers. Old news, right? But people keep going on about it. Seattle's KIRO radio talked with Dennis Lewis about Breast...

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Human rights extends to children

It is easy to be appalled at the actions of young women who have babies and put them in the trash rather than take them to a safe place (hospital, fire station) to hand their babies over if they can't...

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Voter Registration Deadline - July 18th

Monday, July 18th is the last day to register to vote by mail or online in Washington if you want to vote in the August 16th primary. You can go to the Washington Secretary of State website to...

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Katy Perry: From a whole 'nother world!

It’s finally here! Katy Perry’s sold out California Dreams tour is here at KeyArena next Wednesday, July 20. Do you have your tickets? If you were unfortunate enough to miss her Hello Katy Tour, I...

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Catch the lactation bus coming to Seattle

The breastfeeding ice cream truck is still a dream, but the Latch On! Big Pink Bus is for sure. The Latch on America! cross-country breastfeeding campaign tour begins this weekend from San Diego to...

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A week of toddler breastfeeding in downtown Seattle

Whew! I'm glad that's over. It's tough enough being a mom nursing in public. Just imagine, if you don't have the experience, trying to meet an active nursing toddler's needs in the midst of busy...

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Is Your Boss a Mentor or Monster?

Is your work day filled with terror? Are you constantly looking over your shoulder ready to run down the hallway screaming? Do you fear that this might be your last day on the planet cubical? When you...

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Meal Plan Monday 7-18-11

The city of Seattle is a great place to live for the budget meal-minded. We have a plethora of places to procure fresh, varied, healthy, cost-friendly ingredients that is mostly due to our diverse...

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Bitsy's Labyrinth: an inspiring summer read

“Bitsy’s mom, a recovering alcoholic, has dug up a piece of her lavender farm and replaced it with a labyrinth in order to better commune with God. Now Bitsy has to explain to her friends why her mom...

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Are breastfeeding advocates making a difference?

Nursing moms and babies have needed someone to stand up for them for a long time. La Leche League just celebrated its 50th anniversary. But has it made a difference? I've been advocating for...

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