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Hailing a cab in Seattle is a little more difficult than in many major cities. Why? Because you cannot literally hail a cab. No standing on the corner, raising your hand, and motioning for a cab to pull over and pick you up.
In Seattle, you basically have two choices if you wish to use […]
Kubota Garden is a 20-acre Japanese Garden in the Rainier Beach area of the city. Originally a private garden, and later a gardening company, the gardens became a public park in 1987.
The garden originally consisted of five acres, and was started in 1927 by Japanese immigrant, Fujitaro Kubota. He grew the garden as he grew […]
As back to school looms on the horizon, and back to school sales are inundating our newspapers and mailboxes, Seattle budgets can easily get stretched to the breaking point.
While many states have tax-free shopping days to provide a little relief for shoppers, Washington State does not.
Our sales tax rate remains at the base rate […]
Orson Welles called her “the most exciting woman in the world,” and Batman called her “Catwoman.” You can call her fabulous. Who am I talking about? The talent actress, singer, and performer, Eartha Kitt, who will be appearing at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley this coming week.
Probably best known for her sultry appearance and demeanor as […]
Do you remember that scene in the movie Scent of a Woman where Al Pacino was teaching Gabrielle Anwar how to Tango? I always thought that was one of the sexiest movie scenes — the music, the rhythm, the dance.
If the Tango speaks to you in similar ways, you can learn some moves over the […]
I’m off to Chicago and BlogHer, the premier blogging conference for women. I’m speaking at a workshop on blogging and public speaking, and am looking forward to not only enjoying the city and the conference, but meeting some other fabulous bloggers.
Any other Seattle-ites going to be there? If so, send me an email or look […]
Details: The new Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened last weekend amid lots of festivities. Opening Day events went off without a hitch, and runners (in photo), walkers, and drivers alike crossed over the bridge for the very first time.
All reports indicate that drivers have found the new toll and payment system to be working smooth. […]
When you driving in Washington State, you’d better keep your hands on the wheel and off of your cell phone or PDA.
Washington became the first state to ban text messaging while driving. Reading and sending a text message could net you a $101 ticket. The new statute takes effect January 1st, 2008.
In other hands […]
If you haven’t done so already, watch yesterdays film clip of the 1963 movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair.”
I made a list of several Seattle-area attractions, so let’s see how our list compares.
The Coliseum (now torn down and replaced by Key Arena)
International Fountain
Pacific Science Center
Fun Forest Rides
Space Needle
Mural Amphitheater
All of the above are […]
The Washington State Film Office, as well as the City of Seattle Mayor’s Office of Film+Music, have been actively recruiting and promoting our city and state to the film industry.
There have been lots of movies set in the Seattle area, although not all of them have necessarily been filmed here. Vancouver, B.C., frequently is passed […]
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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