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New Pediatric Clinic Now Open in Rainier Valley
!–paging_filter–pAdd another clinic to the growing list of neighborhood health care providers that are reshaping the health care landscape, partly in response to the establishment of the Affordable Care Act. a href=”http://www.hopecentralhealth.org“HopeCentral, a pediatric and behavioral health clinic/a, opened its doors in Rainier Valley in March; in addition to filling a need for pediatric services…
Seattle’s ‘Barefoot Ted’ on Why You Need to Invest in a Solowheel
“Barefoot Ted” pops a wheelie
!–paging_filter–p“We’re from the future. Don’t worry, you’ll be here soon enough.” That’s what North Capitol Hill’s Ted McDonald, 49, tells mystified onlookers as he rides around town on his new passion, the Solowheel. Known best as “Barefoot Ted,” thanks to his evangelic embrace of the barefoot running craze (which includes his founding of minimalist footwear…
Oso Landslide: How to Help and Where to Donate
!–paging_filter–pKing 5 posted this a href=”http://www.king5.com/news/oso-landslide/Other-ways-to-donate-to-help-lan…” target=”_blank”extremely helpful roundup today of local organizations that are accepting donations /aof all kinds–monetary, clothing, gas cards, food, etc.–for the people in Oso, Wash., who were affected by the mudslide. Among them are the Snohomish Boys Girls Club, the a href=”http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/-cascade-valley-hospital-foundation-…” target=”_blank”Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation /aand even the Everett…
Mossback Monday: Soggiest March on Record, the Latest on the Oso Disaster and More News
!–paging_filter–div class=”storify”script src=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-41.js?header=false”/scriptpnoscript[a href=”//storify.com/seattlemag/mossback-monday-41″ target=”_blank”View the story “Mossback Monday” on Storify/a]/noscript/div
The Best Bites From Taste WA: Winemakers Weigh In
!–paging_filter–pspanAnother successful /spana href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/top-tips-navigating-taste-wa-what-eat-drink” target=”_blank”Taste Washington/aspan is in the books, with lucky attendees treated to some of the best wine in the state over the weekend, not to mention some tasty treats from some of the best chefs around. /span/pp dir=”ltr”spanWe quizzed a few local vintners about their favorite food at the fest, and what…
Healthful Snacking
!–paging_filter–pWhen mid-morning or afternoon hunger pangs strike, that stash of girl scout cookies or homemade treats lingering in the break room is a tempting target—not that there’s anything wrong with that. Oftentimes, however, reaching for a carb-filled treat will leave you looking for more in no time. According to a href=”http://www.bastyrcenter.org“Bastyr Center for Natural Health/a,…
Chocolate for Heart Health
!–paging_filter–pChocolate in pill form sounds like a dubious concept–doesn’t that take all the fun out of it? Perhaps, but it may also be the best way to serve up its nutrients for heart health, something Fred Hutchinson researchers are setting out to learn more about. In partnership with Boston’s Brigham Women’s Hospital, they are a…
Home Birth on the Rise
!–paging_filter–pHome births are on the rise—a href=”http://www.today.com/health/hospital-heave-ho-home-births-continue-rise-…“and most common in the Pacific Northwest/a, according to the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Washington, 3.4 percent of women opt for home births (Alaska has the highest rate of home births—6 percent)./ppIn Seattle, there are many childbirth options, and…
Former Nectar Lounge Owner Launches Massive Industry Rolodex of Vendors
!–paging_filter–pThe guys behind a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/bi-monthly-rooftop-dinner-…“strongBastille/strong /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/bocce-meets-bavari…“strongVon Trapp’s/strong/a (and a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/ballards-stoneburn…“strongStoneburner/strong /aand a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com.239elwb01.blackmesh.com/article/poquitos-people-pl…“strongPoquitos/strong/a) have gotten behind a new vendor management tool called stronga href=”http://www.tateslist.com” target=”_blank”Tate’s List/a/strong. As boring as they may sound to non-industry goers, it’s actually a pretty brilliant idea. And before you ask, no, it is not related to a href=”https://www.angieslist.com”…
Pot Sale at Ravenna Gardens
!–paging_filter–pNow is a great time to spruce up your outdoor design. (Laboring now means less schlepping later when the sun really shines.)nbsp;/ppPlus, it’s the last weekend ofnbsp;a href=”http://ravennagardens.com“Ravenna Gardens/a’ (University Village, 2600 NE University Village; 206.729.7388) strongcontainer sale/strong, where you can save 30 percent off on the latest delivery of outdoor pots. (FYI: Organic veggie…
A Writer’s Mea Culpa to the Seattle Distilling Company
!–paging_filter–pGetting to write about our local distillery scene is awesome–and tasty, too. And while I like every distillery and distiller that I’ve encountered so far (each distiller has great stories, and his or her devotion to the craft is fantastic), one of my favorites is the a href=”http://www.seattledistillingcompany.com” target=”_blank”Seattle Distilling Company/a, and its master distiller…
Cupcake Royale’s Ballard Cafe Re-Opening: Free Scoops, Cupcakes for All!
!–paging_filter–pstronga href=”http://www.cupcakeroyale.com/” target=”_blank”Cupcake Royale/a/strong is unveiling its recently remodeled Ballard café with a string of freebies now through Sunday./ppAs a “thanks for putting up with the construction,” Cupcake Royale founder a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/seattle-food-establishment-second-annu…” target=”_blank”Jody Hall/a is giving customers free treats, special offers and spins on a prize wheel.nbsp;And by “free,” that means you have to sign…
Party with Sell Your Sole
!–paging_filter–pTo celebrate its second year in business, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/sell-your-sole-consignment-boutique“Sell Your Sole/a, a Belltown consignment store filled with chic and gently loved clothing, is throwing an anniversary party on Saturday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m./ppExpect champagne, small bites, gracious personal styling advice, racks and racks of high-end designer fashion and a chance to…
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