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March 3rd, 2011 - 8:59 pm § in America

PETITION: Getting Glenn Beck of the air!

Links on the Ave From The Hill From Blatherwatch From Firedoglake Glenn Beck’s Focus on CUNY Professor Brings Her Death Threats The other side.  [...]

March 2nd, 2011 - 12:32 pm § in America

Radio host threatens to beat Ron Reagan

The host had never read Ron’s book! Host threatens to beat up our Ron! Listen here.[...]

March 2nd, 2011 - 10:24 am § in Science, UW

UW Not in Top 15 Post Doc Opportunities in the US

The Hutch and ISB did make the list but the UW did not. This list seems to me to be very worrisome.  The ratings of postdocs are likely more realistic than ratings from news papers like US News and World Report. I also note that the issue is not just that fellows are choosing places […][...]

March 1st, 2011 - 9:26 am § in Environment

WA Just Won an Island!

Ed. Imagine you received an envelope telling you that you had just won an island? Not just any island .. not just a rock off of some far off frozen shore, but a large island within a short distance to Seattle, Olympia, and Tacoma. This island could be a wonderful heritage for your children and [&hel[...]

February 26th, 2011 - 11:20 am § in Schools & Colleges, UW

AAUP: What Should The UW Admin Say About Cuts?

Reposted from AAUP listserv Ed. Duane Storti is a a UW Professor well known to many for his efforts to force the UW administration to follow the faculty code.  Ana Mari Cauce, Dean of Arts and Sciences,  is well respected as a wise commentator on UW affairs.  She is also a member of the President[...]

February 25th, 2011 - 11:12 am § in America, Politics

A Wonderful Human Just Died

Lynn Allen, R.I.P. by Goldy, 02/24/2011, 10:26 PM … cross posted from HorsesAss Lynn Allen was one of the first political bloggers I met, way back when the local liberal blogosphere was just taking shape, and while she may not have been one of the best known or most read, within our community [...]

August 7th, 2010 - 10:06 am § in Politics, The Ave Scene

Dear Darcy Burner

Recently, I posted on another blog about my disappointment of the path Darcy Burner, a former candidate for Congress from the Eastside,  has taken after loosing her campaign against Dave Reichert.  Darcy took offense.  My response explains some of the reasons I believe The-Ave is important. .. no[...]

June 16th, 2010 - 11:31 am § in Politics

Are Washington Businesses Determined to Close Down the UW?

Chamber of Commerce Misrepresents its Membership's Stand on Eyman's Latest Initiative![...]