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Author Archives: Gordon Gray
New “togetherness” for Capitol Hill
Tougher traffic coming!
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The bridge is out!
The bridge is out ……. нет проблем (not a problem), in Russia! ……And I bet the water’s cold.
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Should there be an SPCR?
Check out this video clip and then ask yourself, “Should there be a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Robots?” https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/M8YjvHYbZ9w?rel=0
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Thinking about a drive to Europe? — Well, maybe not for a year or two.
For this project perhaps the Russians will rent Bertha to dig a Bering Strait tunnel (assuming Bertha gets the Hwy 99 job done.) http://www.gizmag.com/london-to-new-york-road-route-via-russia/36785/
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Pretty good commentary – FYI
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/news-wire/2015/03/26/joe-brancatelli-thoughts-on-germanwings-crash.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2015-03-26&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1427411169&page=all
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A couple of websites for seniors you may find useful
http://seniorplanet.org/ and http://oats.org/
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A Sanctuary Evolves – Practically Next Door
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/03/this-107-year-old-downtown-church-is-about-to.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2015-03-18&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1426701083&page=all
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The healthiest and least healthy counties in Washington state may surprise you
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/03/the-healthiest-and-least-healthy-counties-in.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2015-03-16&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1426527949&page=all
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Call it “Retro-technology” – JukeBoxes
http://www.1959bhsmustangs.com/VideoJukebox.htm# This amazing collection should bring pleasure for many hours. Unfortunately they were all recorded before HD.
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South Lake Union at Yesler Terraces?
Yesler Terrace Evolving Next Door
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Improvements Coming – Almost in the Neighborhood!
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2015/02/big-day-in-the-international-district-as-uwajimaya.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2015-02-09&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1423527105
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One huge building – take a virtual walk around Boeing’s new 777 wing plant
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/video/k2YmI1czqcD-Tu7qFBlhR1JPUU7UnFt7?autoplay=1#ooid=k2YmI1czqcD-Tu7qFBlhR1JPUU7UnFt7
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WillieWonka goes 3-D! 3D-chocolate-printing-has-bright-future-says-Hershey (Watch the short video clip in this piece.)
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Tour of PATH Headquarters?
We had an excellent presentation at last Tuesday’s Science & Technology meeting on the work PATH is doing to improve global health . We are now offered a tour of their headquarters offices and labs which are located in the … Continue reading
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Science and music merge in partially filled beer bottles!
http://www.loopinsight.com/2014/06/05/what-to-do-once-youve-finished-all-the-beer/?utm_source=loopinsight.com&u
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Another “sitzercise” device?
http://www.gizmag.com/taochair-living-room-workout/35542/
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God Looked Down
God Looked Down Most seniors never get enough exercise. So in his wisdom, God decreed that seniors would become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things misplaced, and do some walking. And God … Continue reading
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Boeing vs Airbus – Does Size Matter?
Sometimes “Economies of Scale” don’t pencil out
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Science? Skill? or Magic?
Science? Skill? or Magic? you decide.
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Rainier Tower’s coming neighbor
Rainier Tower’s coming neighbor
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Almost in the Neighborhood
The Seattle infill continues. This site will be very convenient to Skyliners: Drive time 4-5 minutes max. http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/11/10-years-in-the-making-massive-stadium-east.html?ana=RSS
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