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1/ Harwood named Noosa after a beach in Australia where she once vacationed. She’s been naming horses after beaches ever since. 2/ Noosa Beach has run 21 races with 14 first places, four seconds and two thirds, taking home $520,722 in earnings. 3/ Noosa was named Washington State Horse of the Year in 2010 and…

If you’ve ever tried to get glitter out of carpet, you’ll understand the genius behind West Seattle’s brand-new kids’ craft studio, Young at Art. There, kids can paint, bead, glue, draw and, yes, glitter to their heart’s content without wreaking havoc on your home. Art teachers Theresa Anderson and Andrea Watterson, who host after-school programs…

The most innovative, high-tech musician playing the Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend is named Stanley, and he only does covers. Invented by the artful geniuses at Digital Kitchen, Stanley is a souped up, interactive player piano that takes requests via text message (@stanleypiano). Stanley is programmed with a catalog of music by each of the…

Fragrances, candles and lotions have long occupied space in Blackbird men’s clothing boutique in Ballard. Now, owner Nicole Miller has thrust these products into the limelight, transforming the former Ella Mon space next door into Blackbird Apothecary as of late June. The apothecary radiates a similar manly energy to Miller’s grandpa-chic Field House experiment (which…

There’s a new gang hanging out in Westlake Park this summer and its members seem a bit steely. But that’s only appropriate—they’re made of aluminum and cast iron. The gathering of humanoid sculptures, called “Borders,” was installed in June by Icelandic artist Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir. The 26 androgynous, life-sized figures are cast in ordinary poses and…

Seattle was recently designated the number one city for hipsters in the country, according to Travel + Leisure. Why? Because we’re independent and tech savvy; we’re wired and wireless. We like neighborhood coffee shops, interesting food, intimate boutiques and the unconventional. And, although it wasn’t included in the survey, we like to take charge of…

Since it was implicated in the death of Michael Jackson, many patients have had concerns about the drug Propofol. But if you have recently had surgery or undergone an outpatient procedure such as a colonoscopy, you likely received Propofol. The drug is used about 90 percent of the time for general anesthesia and about 70…

Late last year, at their annual meeting in Washington, D.C., the members of the American College of Gastroenterology got some interesting news: A new study found that surgeons performing colonoscopies while listening to Mozart might do a better job of finding and removing polyps. That got us wondering if local surgeons listen to music in…

1. It’s free. Two theater companies (Wooden O and Greenstage) means you can watch 4 free plays every summer, all while basking on the lawn nibbling dinner. 2. It’s fun. This is not your pretentious, bloviating English teacher’s Shakespeare. Taming of the Shrew set in a trailer park? Twelfth Night on Gilligan’s Island? The Merchant…

Thirty-four years ago, Bastyr University opened its doors in Seattle and quickly became one of the leading naturopathic medical centers in the country. Since then, it has moved into the historic Catholic Seminary building in Kenmore and awarded nearly 2,000 naturopathic medical degrees to physicians who now practice around the globe. This month, the college’s…

The Moore Center (moorecenterclinic.com), Washington State’s longest-established comprehensive treatment center for eating disorders, opened a new 15,000-square- foot facility in Bellevue in March. The expansion will enable the center to accommodate more patients (a growing number of whom are veterans) and minimize the waiting list for treatment, eliminating a barrier for patients who are motivated…

Last year, Group Health and Swedish Medical Center launched smartphone apps to connect their patients with a wealth of resources. Group Health Mobile allows you to check wait times at clinics, refill prescriptions, check symptoms and—as of January—check your child’s immunization records. Symptom Checker iPhone and Android apps from Swedish Medical Center also offers aid…

Within the last year, four new health-care facilities have opened up on the Eastside. Overlake Hospital and Medical Center launched three clinics: primary care clinics in downtown Kirkland and Redmond Town Center and an urgent care clinic in Redmond’s Creekside Crossing development. The goal is to locate clinics in residential areas to provide more convenient…

In case you haven’t seen it, check out this short film that won the critic’s choice award at Capitol Hill Block Party’s Totally Stacked short film competition. Composed as an open letter that sticks it to Clay Bennett – former owner of the Seattle Supersonics – the film is really a love letter to the…

A producer from “that secret culinary show that may or may not be shooting in town” sent me an e-mail late last week, inviting me to be on the show. My part? “Superfan.” Sounds pretty cool, right? Well, here’s the hitch: It’s gonna cost me $1 million. Yup, that’s the price I’d have to pay…