Al Jazeera has just announced that they have found a letter between from Dennis Kucinich to Saif el Islam, Gaddafi’s most feared son, suggesting ways that the Gaddafi regime could combat the NATO led effort, including possible law suits. The letter requests cooperation between the Congress[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Seattle Scene’
June 29th, 2011 - 10:19 am § in The Ave Scene
While Boeing and Airbus fight over who sold the most 737s class airplanes, China will initially sell the C919 at a rock bottom price to entice buyers
From the Atisgroup The aircraft industry in China has been dominated by Boeing and Airbus for the last decade or two but change is in the air. That change is in the form of Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), as they are developing new aircraft models which are intended to directly com[...]
SUNDAY REVELATIONS: Kuncinich the choice of Washington’s alien vioters!
Seattle Salmon: Congressman who saw UFO in Washington is moving back to run for congress Lynnwood-There has been much discussion over why Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich is suddenly visiting the burbs north of Seattle so much. By all accounts, he is not exploring the artful nuances of Alderwood M[...]
June 3rd, 2011 - 9:43 am § in America
Why I Find the Chihuly Museum Gauche
Letter to a Friend Hi Bob, I am NOT at all among the community that dislikes Dale Chihuly. I have met Dale and exchanged holiday cards with his family for some years. I enjoy his work and think entrepreneurial art is a real part of the mix. I enjoy the work of Ai Weiwei and […][...]
May 13th, 2011 - 2:35 pm § in Uncategorized
EAT on the AVE. Bagels, Israeli Schmear???? in SEATTLE ???
from Tasting Menu (excerpted) Wood-fired bagels ??? Small, almost pretzel-like, made by hand. Eltana’s creators’ Jewish/Israeli cultural influences show beyond their staple in their spreads and salads. Instead of “shmear” you get Zhoug Egg Salad (Zhoug being an Israeli/Middle Eastern mix o[...]
May 5th, 2011 - 12:26 pm § in America, The Ave Scene
Myhrvold and the Coolcookbook
Man of the Millenium? Nathan Myhrvold and His “Modernist Cuisine” from Salty Seattle, April 18th, 2011 Taco de Asador The book that launched a thousand one-eyed salutes in the pants of food geeks across the globe was the literal elephant in the room during dinner at the Intellectual Ventur[...]
April 27th, 2011 - 11:26 am § in Uncategorized
Scott Ridder Goes to Jail
from Blatherwatch Ah, the memories. We remember well, the late, late-night KIRO talk host Mike Webb commiserating with Scott Ritter about how they both were victims of “political prosecutions,” if not “persecutions.” Web was murdered with an ax, now…. Ritter, once a[...]
April 21st, 2011 - 1:38 am § in Uncategorized
Seattle History: Coon Chicken Inn.
“Coon Chicken? …the way the fowl is cooked by the real, old-fashioned Mammy” “The best fried chicken you ever tasted! That’s a mighty strong statement, but you’ll agree after visiting Seattle’s newest, most unique eating place that it’s a mighty true one. Coon Chicken Inn brings [...]
Keeping WA State Kids Out of Medical School!
Cutbacks in state funding of public universities are leading faculty and administration to one form or another of privatization. What does this mean for kids in any state that now has a prestigious, world class public school? What does it mean for Washington State? A good way to find out is to com[...]
Picardo P-Patch Enters New Era
Seattle's P-Patch community gardening program -- which has been cited as a national model -- originated here, in the boggy heartland of the former Picardo family truck farm on 25th Ave. NE in Wedgwood. The area became a pokey suburban subdivision when the family sold off their land after the War, bu[...]