JBC

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Media chatter misses the key: a tough Obama-Romney race

Posted Thu, Mar 8, 11:30 a.m.

"Thus far the Obama campaign has been quite skillful in diverting attention from these two central issues to matters such as contraception, Rush Limbaugh, and Santorum's controversial social-issue views. But that won't last." The Obama campaign? I would say the media has done its job by reporting on newsworthy events. ...

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University of Oregon blows its innovation chance

Posted Tue, Dec 6, 11:28 a.m.

Sustainable is referring to the headline. The article isn't an editorial. I don't see the beef.

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Hasselbeck's departure leaves Seahawks scrambling

Posted Tue, Jul 26, 4:01 p.m.

This piece seems to be a little premature, given that Tavaris Jackson will sign on Friday.

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Private health insurance? Press 1 to be denied. Otherwise, hang up.

Posted Thu, Jul 21, 11:30 a.m.

In case anyone is thinking that the Canadian single payer system would have provided superior coverage here, let me mention that psychotherapy isn't covered by the British Columbia plan, although psychiatry is. I have had a few small problems with my health insurance regarding extended claims (e.g. physio, dental) but ...

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When crows become eagles

Posted Wed, Jul 6, 4:41 p.m.

There are two huge fir trees next to my place, and for the last two springs, a pair of merlins have tried to set up housekeeping in each of them. One evening, I heard a big ruckus in the further fir, so I stayed around to see what was happening. ...

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Peggy Noonan: Obama's fatal weakness as a politician

Posted Mon, Jun 6, 11:41 a.m.

What's the use of posting a link to an article one needs a subscription to read?

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California, here we come

Posted Wed, Jul 22, 11:07 p.m.

I think 2cents basically hits the nail on the head. The wondrous thing is the ability of Eyman to get people to vote against their own economic self interest.

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The Great Vancouver vs. Seattle Debate

Posted Wed, Jun 24, 11:16 a.m.

I meant "psychological barrier". Sorry.

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The Great Vancouver vs. Seattle Debate

Posted Wed, Jun 24, 11:15 a.m.

Snoqualman, Having lived in Seattle until my twenties, I can't agree with you. The north shore mountains are glorified foothills to be sure, but they provide access to some great hiking unlike that near any other city I can think of. And are you forgetting the Squamish area 40 km ...

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The Great Vancouver vs. Seattle Debate

Posted Tue, Jun 23, 10:07 p.m.

Dear BArkell, Sorry, but 24th and MacDonald is not Arbutus Ridge, where I live. Some streets in my area don't have sidewalks ON BOTH SIDES, but those streets aren't arterials and so pedestrians aren't endangered. Instead of walking on someone's lawn, just walk across the street and use the sidewalk. ...

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Trade wars: bad news for Washington state

Posted Thu, Jun 11, 12:41 a.m.

David, you should check your facts before reacting. Canada is contributing CAD$10B to bail out GM or approximately US$9B. Also, not hearing about something on the news is no excuse to assume it didn't happen.

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