Tuesday links: Metro optimism; tide turning; sidewalk-art pix

METRO OPTIMISM: Kery Murakami at the Seattle Post-Globe (the citywide news site run by ex-P-I journalists) writes that a Metro audit report discussed this morning suggests bus-service cuts forced by budget woes may not have to be as big as feared. See his story here.

TIDE TURNING: Fascinating study reported at Three Sheets Northwest (hat tip seattlepi.com for pointing it out): Along the West Coast, the difference between daily high and low tides is growing. Researchers aren’t sure why, but they’re working on it. This by the way gives us an excuse to remind tide-walking fans that the next round of noteworthy minus tides starts this Friday morning – here’s the tide chart.

SIDEWALK ART UPDATE: If you’re on Facebook (where you can “friend” us as WS Blog), check out the photo album by SuttonBeresCuller showing the latest photos from its sidewalk-art installation in front of the new Morgan Junction Park. We first reported on the plan for this installation exactly 7 months ago; other neighborhoods declined the chance to get it, but Morgan Junction had no qualms and it’s there now for your sidewalk-chalking enjoyment.

4 Replies to "Tuesday links: Metro optimism; tide turning; sidewalk-art pix"

  • b'smomma May 19, 2009 (3:10 pm)

    I was wondering if anyone could explain/translate the tide table? I haven’t a clue….

    Thanks!

  • nudibranch May 19, 2009 (4:07 pm)

    This weekend is also the start of the Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist Program (full disclosure: I work for the Seattle Aquarium Society) where Aquarium staff and volunteers visit local beaches (including Constellation Park/South Alki, Lincoln Park & Seahurst) and educate visitors about the animals that can be seen at low tide. They will be out Sat, Sun & Mon from 10-1. Its a great way to learn about low tide animals.

  • WSB May 19, 2009 (4:15 pm)

    Thank you – that means I need to get the info into our Events calendar – last year I tracked it via some web page I’m sure I’ll be able to find again, and added all the WS dates to the Events page :) – TR

  • nudibranch May 19, 2009 (6:33 pm)

    Its not the best web address in the world, but you can find a link to the flyer with dates and times for the Beach Naturalists here:
    http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=267

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