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March 03, 2009: Headlines
Seattle's 'niceness' problem
Posted Tue, Mar 3, 6 a.m.
The city has a reputation for being nice, but many agree that's a myth. So, why the cold shoulder to newcomers? Here are a few possible reasons.
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Cultural life: Especially important in hard times
Posted Tue, Mar 3, 6 a.m.
The Cultural Access Funds proposal, modeled on successful programs in other urban regions, will come to the rescue of arts institutions suddenly facing serious funding problems
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