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Versus Technology Doesn’t Need to Develop RFID in Northern Michigan, But Wouldn’t Dream of Doing it Anywhere Else

Xconomy — July 27, 2010

Versus Technology is located at the base of the pinky on Michigan’s mitten, where Lake Michigan laps its tongue into the shining waters of the Grand Traverse Bay. Versus develops products that track patients, staff, and equipment for hospitals across t... »

“Fuel smell” stinking up North Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Blog — July 24, 2010

Neighbors on North Beacon Hill have been complaining recently on the BAN list about an odd, periodic “fuel smell” in the air. Some have described it as “a diesel smell,” while others are not so sure, and have described it as a “burning” or “jet fuel” s... »

What's SLU missing now?

The SouthlakeSouth Lake Union Community BlogFeatured Posts — July 22, 2010

Over two years ago Rick asked What's SLU Missing? and many of the suggestions have become reality. We have the Cascade Farmer's Market on Thursdays (including today, 3-7 PM) in the summer; local bookstore Inner Chapters at 419 Fairview Ave N (at Republ... »

Beacon Bits: 26 seconds, Three Brothers, and one more photographer

Beacon Hill Blog — July 16, 2010

“Twenty-six seconds. “That was the elapsed time between the delivery of our ‘Dex’ phone books and their arrival in our recycle bin.” Beacon Hill neighbor Willie Weir has some thoughts about the waste of space and resources that old-style paper phone bo... »

Here’s The Schedule For White Center’s Jubilee Days

The BTown (Burien) Blog — July 15, 2010

[ July 15, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] Our sister site The White Center Blog reports that White Center's annual Jubilee Days is underway, with the opening of the Carnival and fireworks Wednesday night (July 14). One of the oldest summer festivals in King ... »

Walking with Tica (and now Sylvia): Thanks, neighbors!

Beacon Hill Blog — July 13, 2010

Tica’s walks are a little slower and a little shorter than they used to be. She also has to share the smiles and praise our neighbors generously dole out. On May 14, we added a third person to our family: Sylvia Grace Foster. Gifts and well wishes star... »

End of the Summer Party at Wild Waves

Seattle Gay Scene — July 11, 2010

Not to jump ahead on the calendar too soon since Seattle's long awaited warm weather has just arrived this month, but we're all doing Wild Waves Water & Theme Park again at the end of August on Saturday the 28th for an end of the summer party. Seattle ... »

Jefferson Park skatepark schematic to be presented at 7/14 meeting

Beacon Hill Blog — July 08, 2010

The final design meeting for the Jefferson Park Skatepark is next Wednesday, July 14, at the Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Avenue South. Beacon Mountain Play Area and Jefferson Park Playfield will be discussed from 6:00 to 6:40 pm, then from ... »

Music, comedy, and writing coming to ROCKiT space

Beacon Hill Blog — July 08, 2010

Live music and comedy are coming to North Beacon Hill this Friday, June 9. The Music with Purpose show at ROCKiT space (3315 Beacon Avenue South) will feature The Black International, Charles Kyd, and Timothy Truth, and will be hosted by Brent Flyberg.... »

Ruth Medsker is the new principal at West Seattle High School

West Seattle HeraldRecent Articles — July 06, 2010

By Patrick RobinsonSeattle Public Schools made several announcements today regarding personnel, but the most significant for West Seattle was the naming of the new principal at West Seattle High School, to succeed the departing Bruce Bivins. They also ... »