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• Emerson Salon One Year Anniversary

  A little last minute notice. Emerson Salon is turning One this Saturday. If your in the area stop by and celebrate with us. 7pm to 10pmGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
  

• Third Eye Blind (Stephen Jenkins) Performing A New Song

  New Third Eye Blind, how exciting! Check out this new song called "One In Ten"Stephan Jenkins sings "One in Ten" from Gothamist on Vimeo.Stephen performing "Motorcycle Drive-bye"Stephan Jenkins sings "Motorcycle Drive By" from Gothamist on Vimeo.These videos were taken at the Gothamist office, you can watch the rest of them [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 11:03pm EDT
  

• The Seattle Light Rail Has Arrived

  Check out some of these pictures and videos from around SeattleVideo of the Light Rail by Linda Jeanneby Mike Bjorkby LeeLeFeverGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: July 19, 2009, 11:35pm EDT
  

• Amazon Kindle 1984 update

  Amazon released it's reasons for the deletionFrom CNET" the books in question had been published illegally--and not by the publisher with U.S. rights for these books, which are still under copyright protection in this country"I understand the situation though I still feel deleting peoples books for any reason is not [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2009, 1:21pm EDT
  

• I Take Back Any Nice Things I Ever Said About The Amazon Kindle & Ebooks

  From The SciFiWire and NYTimes I take back any nice thing I ever felt about Amazon!Got a Kindle? Think you've got a copy of 1984 on it? Don't be so sure about that. Hundreds of Amazon Kindle owners had their electronic copies of George Orwell's Animal Farm and 1984 deleted [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
  

• DayBreakers Trailer and the best use of a Placebo song

  I love Vampires, so when I saw this trailer I was instantly hooked, the concept is great and it has a solid cast...But what really sold me on it was the use of Placebo in the trailer. Amazing!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYiMygqlfoSong you hear at the end is Placebo covering Kate Bush "Running Up" [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
  

• Music Recommendations: Passion Pit "Sleephead" & Frankmusik "Rehab (amy winehouse cover)"

  Passion Pit "Sleepyhead"Frankmusik - RehabIf your on Blip.FM add mehttp://blip.fm/alexgarciaGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:05am EDT
  

• Movie Review: 500 Days Of Summer

  "500 Days of Summer" comes out this Friday, it was my favorite movie at the Sundance Film Festival. Easily the best romantic, not a love story but really is with a great soundtrack that includes The Smiths, movie of the year. Go See It!FYI, I also wrote up a full [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:46pm EDT
  

• This weekend the BIG East Pike Street Sale!!

  Babeland has put together a pretty amazing 2 day event this weekend. The BIG East Pike Street Sale going on July 17th - 19th.You can find discounts all up and down East Pike this weekend including Emerson Salon which is offering both 10% off and another 10% off if you [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
  

• Vittana - Students in school one loan at a time

  There is an amazing new non profit called Vittana, which is kind of like Kiva for student loans.Their mission statement is:Our mission is to bring student loans to the developing world through the power of person-to-person micro-lending. I am really excited for Vittana because I am a huge fan and [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:21pm EDT
  

• Puke In My Mouth

  One of my favorite SNL shorts is the Lonely Island production "Jizz In My Pants"Check out this amazing response from the girls "Puke In My Mouth"Video was for MsTaken.com check them outGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
  

• Marination Mobile - Life Changing Tacos!

  My friend Dave told me all about the Marination Mobile bbq korean taco truck and when I saw it parked up on Capitol Hill about a month ago I finally gave it a try. Best food decision I will most likely make all year. Seriously these tacos have changed my [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
  

• Who has better parks? Vancouver or Seattle?

  VIA Architecture has a great clip from the Great Urban Debate.Who has better parks? Vancouver with Stanley Park or Seattle with Discovery Park?Head over to http://via-architecture.blogspot.com/ watch the video and leave your comments on which city has the best parksGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - [...]
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  Posted: July 07, 2009, 9:40am EDT
  

• The Great Urban Debate TONIGHT. Seattle vs Vancouver

  Pretty interesting event especially since Peter Steinbrueck will be arguing for Vancouver and Vancouver's Gordon Price will be arguing for Seattle. Two amazing cities with such different ideas on urban developement. Looking forward to this event.Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - [...]
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  Posted: June 18, 2009, 11:04am EDT
  

• Candlelight Walk Tonight for the 10th Anniversary of Columbine

  Candlelight walk around Green Lake on the 10th Anniversary of Columbine. We'll have a short program, and we'll also officially launch schoolshooting.org on the same day. Feel free to bring along family and friends! (from Washington Ceasefire)Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2009, 3:00pm EDT
  

• News Around Seattle

  Anyone want to be on Real World (link)Seattle Home Values down 20%; time to buy! (link)4th of July Firework Show being put on by Chase this summer (link)Seattle Ranked Fourth Least Wasteful City (link)Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2009, 11:17pm EDT
  

• Best Tacos on Capitol Hill: Rancho Bravo Tacos

  I read about the new taco joint on the Capitol Hill blog and went to check it out this last Sunday. Rancho Bravo Tacos has some pretty amazing potential. Easily the best tacos on Capitol Hill. The new business is located in the old KFC, pretty much just a shell [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 10:35pm EDT
  

• 5 Seattle Twitter Peeps You Should Follow March 23 - 27

  Here are some of the interesting Seattle people and companies I met on Twitter this week.@Hotel_MaxHotel Max a local Seattle hotel, added me and invited me to a tweetup they where hosting at the hotel on Monday. I had personally never been to Hotel Max but had walked by it [...]
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  Posted: March 27, 2009, 11:52am EDT
  

• What I Love About Seattle: Bauhaus Coffee House

  Seattle has an amazing coffee shop scene, unlike any where else I have ever been with exception to Portland (Portland is like Seattle's little sister / they have a similar culture)Photo from Flickr genessePhoto from Flickr mvjantzenBauhaus is inviting and always packed full of people from the moment it opens' [...]
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  Posted: March 21, 2009, 7:01pm EDT
  

• Movies To Watch Out For: Sunshine Cleaning & The Limits Of Control

  Sunshine Cleaning just looks plain hilariousLimits of Control has so many things going for it. It is filmed in Spain which I absolutely adore and has some of my favorite actors Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton and Gael García Bernal. What else could I ask for? It is by filmmaker Jim [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
  

• Jon Stewart Calls Out CNBC and Jim Cramer

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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 7:51pm EDT
  

• Obama On Education

  President Obama gave a huge speech today on EducationPresident Obama is basically showing Republicans now to walk and chew gum at the same time. I am amazed by how focused Obama is, addressing all the important issues. Republicans have criticized him for taking on too many issues to which Obama [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 6:19pm EDT
  

• Emerald City Comicon Is Almost Here

  Emerald City Comicon is less than a month away and this year looks amazing.I am looking forward to meeting Hellboy creator MIKE MIGNOLA, BEN TEMPLESMITH co-creator and artist of 30 Days of Night, WIL WHEATON (Star Trek, author), JEWEL STAITE (Kaylee from Firefly), AARON DOUGLAS (BSG) and TAHMOH PENIKETT (BSG). [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
  

• Emerson Salon March Special

  $10 Off in MarchStyle Cut, Shampoo and Blowout just $25Visit EmersonSalon.comGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: March 09, 2009, 8:59pm EDT
  

• Won't You Just Die Already!!

  picture from the dallas observerTonight there was a "Seattle as a No Newspaper Town?" panel and town hall to discuss the future of print media in Seattle..... Sounds absolutely boring and about 10 years too late. I can't even remember the last time I picked up a newspaper. You can't [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2009, 9:55pm EST
  

• Reality Campaign: Clean Coal

  New Reality ad directed by the Academy-award winning Coen Brothers. This is an amazing ad, you can learn more and join the campaign at http://www.thisisreality.org/Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2009, 4:15pm EST
  

• Random Seattle News: Electronic Billing, Pets and Naming Parks

  Finally electronic billing has arrived! As a new option, customers of Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities now can choose to receive their bills electronically....To learn more or to sign up, visit either utility’s Web site. Seattle City Light’s is http://www.seattle.gov/light/. Seattle Public Utilities’ is http://www.seattle.gov/util/services//.New Seattle ParksSomehow with [...]
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  Posted: February 25, 2009, 8:52pm EST
  

• Slumdog Millionaire

  Neighbors of "Slumdog Millionaire" child actor Mohammed Azharuddin cheering as they watch the Oscars on television in Mumbai on Monday. (Indranil Mukherjee/Agence France-Presse)One of my favorite movies of 2008 "Slumdog Millionaire", cleaned up at the Oscars last night. As someone who watches trends on the Internet for a living, I [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2009, 6:56am EST
  

• Why I Love Seattle Pizza Fusion

  With all the restuarants coming and going on Capitol Hill I hardly have time to notice them. One restaurant that has impossible for me not to notice is Seattle's Pizza Fusion. Not only are they eco friendly, have gluten free options, organic ingredients, have tasty pizza, they are also one [...]
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  Posted: February 22, 2009, 10:21pm EST
  

• Where Are My Browncoats? Where is the Dollhouse Love?

  I was sad to hear that Dollhouse had one of the lowest premiers for a network drama. I personally thought the show was great and had alot of potential. Joss Whedon is a genius and if I have learned one thing, it is to trust the guy. Joss has never [...]
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  Posted: February 15, 2009, 5:34pm EST
  

• Music Video - Antony & The Johnsons - Epilepsy is Dancing

  I love the new Antony & The Johnsons album "The Crying Light". It has been playing non stop over the last week on my iPod. Check out the video of Epilepsy is Dancing produced and directed by the Wachowski Brothers (The Matrix & V For Vendetta).Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 8:06pm EST
  

• AIDS Action & Awareness Day This Wednesday Feb 18th

  Just a reminder that AIDS Action & Awareness Day is this Wednesday February 18th. Read all about it at the AIDS Action Blog http://aidsactionday.blogspot.com/Also the City of Seattle is showing a great video on February 16th. Learn about civil rights issues and health care struggle around the AIDS crisis in [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 8:00pm EST
  

• Free Parking on Monday

  My favorite thing about President's Day is the Free Street Parking.Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 7:55pm EST
  

• New Startup FertileFoods

  Here is an update on my current projects. Fertile FoodsI am working with a great team on a new startup called Fertile Foods. There isn't to much I can say at the moment other then it is going to rock. So if your pregnant or planning on having kids in' [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 6:37pm EST
  

• Friday Night Triple Threat: Terminator, Dollhouse & Battlestar Galactica

  Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles and DollhouseEliza and Summer are the perfect combination. Fox might actually have a winner, not since Xfiles or Firefly has Fox been so exciting on a Friday night. I personally think Terminator is only getting better and I give the Dollhouse premier a solid "b". I [...]
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  Posted: February 14, 2009, 11:15pm EST
  

• Map Your Hikes With My Tracks

  If only my iPhone could do thisGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: February 13, 2009, 10:34am EST
  

• Steven Seagal vs Vampire/Zombie Hybrids - Trailer

  Trailer from the new Horror action movie Against The Dark starring Steven Seagal. How can you not watch this movie, it has Seagal, Vampires/Zombies, what else could you ask for! Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: February 10, 2009, 6:22pm EST
  

• Check Out Levar Burton Online

  Years after Reading Rainbow Levar Burton is still teaching and innovating. Check out the audio to this latest blog post. Curses, Compassion and Gettin’ Kicked to the Curb…Check out his blog at http://levarburton.com/Levar on Twitter http://twitter.com/levarburtonGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - [...]
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  Posted: February 04, 2009, 8:56pm EST
  

• Movie To Watch This Friday: Fanboys

  I have waited 2 years for this movie. Go see it this FridayGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: February 04, 2009, 8:40pm EST
  

• Trailer: Immaculate Conception Of Little Dizzle

  This was one of my favorite films at this year's Sundance Film Festival and one of the craziest movies I have ever seen. Unfortunately due to the fact that it was very unique I feel like the press pretty much ignored it and focused on more of the mainstream films' [...]
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  Posted: February 02, 2009, 7:35pm EST
  

• Despite Layoffs Seattle Still 3rd Most Popular City

  According to MSN Seattle is still the 3rd most popular city to start over (link)Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2009, 10:57am EST
  

• The Future Of Green Collar Jobs Is In Seattle

  Mayor highlights McKinstry expansion; 500 new jobs expectedGreen jobs in a new 120,000 square foot facility SEATTLE – Mayor Greg Nickels today presented McKinstry Company with a permit and approved plans for an expansion of its Georgetown facility in south Seattle. The company expects to hire an additional 500 people, [...]
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  Posted: January 30, 2009, 10:21pm EST
  

• Seattle's Sad Economy Makes National News

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  Posted: January 30, 2009, 9:59pm EST
  

• Matt and Kim This Thursday At Chop Suey

  If your looking to have fun on Thursday go check out Matt and Kim, they are always a great time. Chopsuey Thursday 29thGet Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 4:32pm EST
  

• Street Bike Parking Coming To Seattle

  New bike parking a first for SeattleSEATTLE – Working to support the city’s growing number of bicyclists, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will create on-street bicycle parking in neighborhoods around Seattle. With a goal of having one to two per neighborhood, the department will install these unique bike facilities [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 4:31pm EST
  

• David Letterman's Farewell to George Bush

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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 10:35pm EST
  

• Season 3 Of Skins Is Here

  I just watched Season 3 Episode 1 of Skins and it was pretty good. It wasn't amazing but if I remember correctly Season 1 took a few episodes to develop the characters. Season 2 left off with a major cliff hanger and for Season 3 they decided to go with' [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2009, 10:27pm EST
  

• Another Year At Sundance: 6 Movies To Watch Out For This Summer

  It was 5 days filled with 11 Sundance Films, some snow & rain, bad food, minivans, magic taxis, my partners in crime Bruce Russo & Ryan Pfluger and made up stories about making out with celebrities in the bathroom. It's Sunday and I'm left in awe of what an amazing [...]
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  Posted: January 25, 2009, 9:48am EST
  

• AIDS Action & Awareness Day

  I am currently at the Sundance Film Festival but wanted to quickly remind everyone that AIDS Action & Awareness day is less than a month a way. Please join the facebook event page here.Here is the info on the event.Every two years, advocates from across Washington State gather in Olympia [...]
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  Posted: January 21, 2009, 10:51am EST
  

• Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Inauguration Day

  Here is the Press ReleaseKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American's sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an' [...]
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  Posted: January 16, 2009, 10:59am EST
  

• Open Casting Call For Survivor In Seattle

  Here is your chance to get on Survivor. We need someone from Capitol Hill to represent.What: Survivor Auditions Where: Muckleshoot Casino 2402 Auburn Way South Auburn, WA 98002 (253) 939-7484 Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2009 [...]
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  Posted: January 16, 2009, 12:24am EST
  

• Pop Evil on KISW 99.9 Tonight.. Vote

  My friends band, Pop Evil is up for a radio contest tonight on KISW 99.9.The request line is 1800 783 ROCK.It's a competition so if your a fan of Pop Evil or not call in and vote for them. They battle ends at 9pm tonight, PST.Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd' [...]
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  Posted: January 15, 2009, 8:14pm EST
  

• King County To Give $30k For First Time Home Buyers In White Center

  According to The White Center Blog, King County has released $36 million in housing grants and some organizations like Homestead Community Land Trust is giving away $30k to 8 first time home buyers in White Center. If your interested contact SheldonContact: Sheldon Cooper, Executive Director, Homestead Community Land Trust, 206-263-1277 [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2009, 5:10pm EST
  

• Seattle #1 In Coffee and Chocolate Consumption

  According to the 2nd Annual HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey Seattle is the number one consumer of Chocolate and Coffee. Read The StudyI blame this on the fact that we have some amazing coffee & chocolate companies like Vita Coffee and Theo's Chocolates.Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook -' [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2009, 3:11pm EST
  

• Cupcake Royale coming to Capitol Hill in June

  Artist Joey Veltkamp left me a message on my blog today letting me know that Cupcake Royale will be opening on up on Pike between 11th and 12th. This is amazing news for my cupcake cravings and bad for any future plans of weight loss.Check out Joey's artworkUpdate: Just got' [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2009, 11:19am EST
  

• Tom Douglas talks the Palace Kitchen

  Here is a random video I came across of Tom Douglas talking about his restaurant The Palace Kitchen.For some reason I have never been to the Palace Kitchen but the video makes me want to visitTom Douglas talk Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace [...]
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 7:34pm EST
  

• Comcrash

  Found this on the Stranger SlogI really wish there was a better alternative.Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 4:05pm EST
  

• 2 Songs For Your iPod - Blitzen Trapper & Bon Iver

  Download Blitzen Trapper - Furr (via Subpop) Download Bon Iver - Blood Bank off the upcoming ep (via rcrdlbl)Get Blog Updates By EmailAdd Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 3:44pm EST
  

• What Capitol Hill Really Needs

  Cupcakes Cupcakes CupcakesI always get a craving for cupcakes but aside from QFC I don't think there is a place to get cupcakes on the Pike/Pine corridor. Anyone know if Stumptown carries cupcakes? We need a cupcake royale or something along those lines. There is an idea for some Seattle' [...]
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 3:33pm EST
  

• Seattle Viaduct Tunnel = Claustrophobic Mess

  I never thought I would actually be unhappy about replacing the viaduct with a tunnel, but 2 lanes is just a disaster waiting to happen. Can you imagine being stuck in the tunnel for an hour during rush hour or during an accident? Two lanes doesn't give you much room' [...]
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  Posted: January 13, 2009, 2:58pm EST
  

• The End Of The Seattle PI

  I always feel so sorry when any local business goes under but at the same time I have a hard time feeling bad for an industry that has been staring into the face of death for many years and yet fought against change. It's almost like many newspapers were really' [...]
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  Posted: January 10, 2009, 6:17pm EST
  

• Seattle Presidential Inauguration Day Viewing Party

  Where you can watch the Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday Jan 20th Southlake Union's Discovery Center Tuesday, January 20, 2009 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM This year, January 20 promises to be a day that all of us will remember forever. On that historic day, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th [...]
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  Posted: January 09, 2009, 4:37pm EST
  

• Microsoft Might Actually Have A Winner With Windows 7

  I actually can't wait to try all these things out. Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 09, 2009, 2:19pm EST
  

• 8 Reasons Why The Palm Pre Is Better Than The iPhone

  I am still in awe over the Palm Pre coverage coming in from CES. Here is a great video I found by Stuff Magazine. 8 Reasons why the Palm Pre is better than the iPhone. Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit [...]
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  Posted: January 09, 2009, 8:34am EST
  

• Meg Explains "The Art of a Short Sale"

  My friend Meg explains all about the short sale. "Short Sale" are the buzz words in real estate right now. But what is it? A short sale is when the owner of a home is behind in payments and close to foreclosure. He wants to sell the home but owes more [...]
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  Posted: January 08, 2009, 7:33pm EST
  

• Video: Palm Pre CES Demo

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  Posted: January 08, 2009, 7:29pm EST
  

• Scrabulous Is Back As Lexulous

  I am happy to see that Scrabulous is back only it's been renamed Lexulous. Who cares I just want to play some scrabble. You can find the game on Facebook under apps. Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 11:28pm EST
  

• New Music From Morrissey

  New Morrissey single off the new album 'Years of Refusal' will be released on 16th February 2009. Listen to 'I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris' on Myspace Moz is also headed out on tour but sadly no Seattle dates as of yet. Damn you Morrissey, why must you make me [...]
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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 10:23pm EST
  

• Opening This Weekend: The Wrestler

  I have been waiting for this movie for months. The movie plays at Seven Gables starting this Friday. Reception: Rotten Tomatoes reported that 98% of critics gave the film positive write-ups based upon a sample of 108, with an average score of 8.2/10.[15] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of [...]
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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 10:13pm EST
  

• Sundance Film Festival Fast Approaches

  The 2009 Sundance Film Festival is less than a month a way and my movies have been selected. I didn't get all my first choices but here is what I did get: Mystery TeamDareImmaculate Conception Of Little DizzleUnmade BedsThe InformersAdamBrief Interviews With Hideous MenLymelifeMovies I am hoping to get into via [...]
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  Posted: January 02, 2009, 10:02pm EST
  

• Have Lunch And Tour The Light Rail Project

  Sound Transit is offering a guided tour of the light rail.Ride the Lunch BusSound Transit Link light rail would like to invite you to tour the entire initial segment construction. The tour is part of Link light rail’s on-going effort to mitigate construction impacts on local businesses. This is a [...]
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  Posted: January 01, 2009, 7:03pm EST
  

• My Top Ten Movies of 2008

  2008 was such a great year for movies. With the exception of the first movie the rest are in no particular order. Best Movie Of The Year - Slumdog Millionare The movie is directed by one of my all time favorite directors Danny Boyle. I saw this 3 times and each time [...]
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  Posted: December 30, 2008, 11:20pm EST
  

• Seattle Nation's Most Literate City

  Well actually Seattle tied with Minneapolis but according to the Seattle Weekly Minneapolis cooked their numbers. (link) You can view the report here Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 28, 2008, 10:16pm EST
  

• My Top Ten Albums of 2009

  End of the year music lists are always hard for me, so much great music it is impossible to pick one over the other. Here are my top 10 albums from 2008, not listed in any particular order. These were picked solely based on which albums I enjoyed the most [...]
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  Posted: December 27, 2008, 12:51pm EST
  

• 3 Movies To Watch Christmas Days

  After breakfast and opening the gifts here are 3 movie suggestions to watch Christmas Day Gran Torino The Curious Case of Benjamin Button The Reader Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 25, 2008, 10:08pm EST
  

• My First Day Out Christmas Shopping

  With all the snow this year my holiday shopping was pushed back until today. Here is what I learned on my trip downtown There really aren't that many sales going on right now. I keep hearing how bad the stores are doing but there but there don't seem to be any [...]
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  Posted: December 22, 2008, 5:02pm EST
  

• I Love Rachel Maddow

  Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 21, 2008, 1:57pm EST
  

• More Snow On The Way!

  Looks like more snow is on the way, if this keeps up I might not even be able to make it home for Christmas Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 19, 2008, 5:00pm EST
  

• My Advice For Getting Around Seattle In The Snow

  picture from Jason My advice is...don't, stay home. If you can't walk there forget it. Seriously...and chains and snow tires won't save you from everyone else on the road driving around on bald tires. Not to mention that a lot of roads have been shut down so finding alternate routes might [...]
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  Posted: December 19, 2008, 4:35pm EST
  

• Photo of buses dangling over the freeway on Capitol Hill

  Buses were full of teens from jobcore. Thanks to my friend Kellan for taking the picture. Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 19, 2008, 2:54pm EST
  

• Ladies Night At The Bottleneck Lounge

  The BottleNeck Lounge is one of those places I have heard such great things about but have unfortunately been unable to check out yet. Reading my favorite gay blog I came across a post about ladies night this Tuesday at the BottleNeck. Tuesday December 16th 7pm until Midnight Check them out online [...]
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  Posted: December 14, 2008, 7:40pm EST
  

• How To Prepare Your Home & Yourself From The Cold

  picture from jacdupree Rain City Guide had some tips for your home: "If you can, turn the main water supply to the house off and drain the system from the lowest point and flush the toilets. Leave the cabinet doors open on any sink that is on an exterior wall. Remove any [...]
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  Posted: December 14, 2008, 7:32pm EST
  

• Movies To Watch This Weekend

  My Name Is Bruce It's Bruce Campbell for frakin sakes, he is a God amongst geeks, a geeks geek. I can't wait to see this movie The Day The Earth Stood Still I am just hoping this isn't some huge disappointment Frost/Nixon Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2008, 11:20pm EST
  

• Surviving Layoffs: How-To Guide

  Brian Westbrook posted 3 simple things you can do to finding that next job (even if you're not subject to a layoff). (Read More) Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon on First Hill [...]
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  Posted: December 11, 2008, 11:22am EST
  

• Show Not To Miss: Longwave this Sunday at Chopsuey

  Longwave this Sunday December 14th at Chop Suey Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon (cuts & color) [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2008, 1:57pm EST
  

• Choke Shirt, newest t-shirt company in Seattle

  Choke Shirt is run by Matt and Jeff out of Fremont. Currently you can order their shirts off their site http://www.chokeshirtco.com or meet the guys in person and buy the shirts at the Fremont Market Sundays 10am to 4pm. Gotta love the entrepreneurial spirit. They both work full time jobs and [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2008, 11:25pm EST
  

• Washington: Smarter & Richer

  According to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Washington State's population is smarter and wealthier than the national average. "The report found that Washington has a higher percentage of college graduates (19.4 percent) than the national average (17.1 percent), while fewer residents have only high school diplomas (25.6 percent [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2008, 7:54pm EST
  

• Shop Local: Veridis Clothier Boutique

  Veridis is a small clothing boutique that opened on November 28th with one mission in mind and that is to "to facilitate the aesthetic expression of our diverse clientelle" (from the website) Check out some of the lines they carry (link) Here is what Seattle Daily Candy had to say "You’ll find gorgeous [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2008, 10:58am EST
  

• Movie to Watch: "Let The Right One In"

  If you like Vampires but not not really into Twilight I recommend you check out "Let The Right One In" now playing at the Varsity Theatre. Trailer Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon(quality haircuts in seattle) [...]
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  Posted: December 08, 2008, 10:49am EST
  

• Teaser of the new Terminator movie "Salvation"

  This looks amazing Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon(seattle hair salon) [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 12:12pm EST
  

• Unique Christmas Gift Ideas - Bumbershoot

  Here is a gift idea for music lovers. 3 Day Passes are available for Bumberfan Club Members for the 2009 Bumbershoot Festival for only $60. You can become a bumberfan for free at http://bumbershoot.org/bumberfan/ Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2008, 3:03pm EST
  

• Free Haircuts & Color For A Year & $150 in Hair Products

  Emerson Salon Donates to Strangercrombie Emerson donated our services and some product to this year's StrangerCrombie. Strangercrombie is a holiday auction put on every year by The Stranger, "This year's good cause is Treehouse. Treehouse serves some of the most vulnerable people in Seattle—abused and neglected children. Founded in 1988 [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2008, 2:40pm EST
  

• Vote for OneSeason in the Mashable Open Web Awards

  My client and friends over at OneSeason made the final round in the Mashable Open Web Awards. Please take a moment and vote for them in the sports category. You can vote once per day per email. Vote Now Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2008, 11:53am EST
  

• Prop 8 The Musical

  Have I mentioned how much I love Jack Black See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die (Via The Stranger) Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2008, 10:26am EST
  

• Movie To Watch This Weekend In Seattle

  This weekend at the Varsity Theatre Repo The Genetic Opera Coming Soon The Wrestler Trailer. This movie looks amazing Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - Myspace - Linkedin - Visit Emerson Salon [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2008, 6:58pm EST
  

• NW Film Forum Free Holiday Party

  The NW Film Forum annual Holiday Party is this Thursday at 7PM. The party is free and includes: * DJs warming your chestnuts with festive, danceable tunes * Vintage holiday TV shows * Back alley dreidel games * Your favorite film critic as Santa! Get Blog Updates By Email Add Me On Facebook - Twitter - [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2008, 6:55pm EST
  

• Condo Auctions - Bad sign for Seattle Real Estate

  Housing market is not looking to good for Seattle. For the least few months it looked like Seattle might actually be the exception but no such luck. Auctions are popping up all over Seattle, condos once listed at half a million now going for auction at a starting bid of [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2008, 6:40pm EST
  

• 2 Movies To See After Thanksgiving Turkey

  After you have your Thanksgiving Turkey or Tofurkey go and see MILK or Slumdog Millionaire. Slumdog Millionaire is in my opinion the best movie of the year and has completely reaffirmed to me that Danny Boyle is a genius. MILK Sean Penn did a phenomenal job in his portrayel of Harvey Milk [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2008, 12:31am EST
  

• Trying To Understand The Financial/Economic Crisis

  Two Town Halls will be dedicated to the Economic Crisis. If you would like to learn more check out these two dates. Nov 42th - Financial Crisis: Perspectives from the UW Monday, November 24, 2008, 7:30 – 9pmGreat Hall, enter on 8th AvenueMost of us are still having trouble understanding what has [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2008, 5:25pm EST
  

• Congrats to TeachStreet on the Bay Area Launch

  Congrats go out to my good friends over at TeachStreet.com who just recently had a successful launch in the Bay Area. Check out TeachStreet and find the perfect cooking class, or find a class to learn to play that instrument you have always wanted to learn how to play. www.TeachStreet.com -- Subscribe To [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2008, 4:12pm EST