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[HMC Rich]

Have any of you went to some of your old essays and read them? I read a few from my University days. It is quite interesting to see how I wrote about items back then compared to how I would write them today.

Guns are dangerous. No doubt about it. In the hands of some people they are a menace. Too bad all citizens are not required to take a gun safety class. Gun owners need to have their guns locked up or in a secure place that children or people with mental health issues cannot get to.

This is my favorite video regarding the 2nd Amendment. The amendment was shown to a linguist. Yes of course this is from a Right Wing video but it will show you, if you want to believe it, how smart the founders were in the formative days of our country and how the language of the Constitution is very clear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOwy9OWfnAM

[PangolinPie]

I don’t disagree with all of this, but I question some of the statistics quoted.

“…in 2005 60% of gun owners in the US illegally sell their guns to other citizens that most likely don’t have gun licenses (National Gun Victims, 2010).”

I cannot find this cite online. I think it may be misquoted from this source:

https://gunvictimsaction.org/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-illegal-gun-trafficking-arms-criminals-and-youth/

…which says “Nearly 60% of the guns used in crime are traced back to a small number—just 1.2%—of crooked gun dealers.”

That’s quite a different statement, and of course it makes more sense. Would you really believe that over half of the people who own guns have sold them illegally?

Also, this: “One reason we need stricssster [sic] gun laws in the usa is because there have been more murders.”

In fact, crime rates, including homicides by firearm, are going down:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/08/us/study-gun-homicide/

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/05/07/gun-homicide-rate-down-49-since-1993-peak-public-unaware/

Again, not that I disagree with strict gun control laws; they are important, and guns should be kept locked up and away from kids. But I also believe that I should have the right to own a firearm for personal protection. And in fact I do. As a single woman living alone in south West Seattle, I feel it’s a sadly necessary thing to keep on hand. I’m well-acquainted with its use, I’m not planning to sell it to anyone illegally (or otherwise) and I hope to continue to have this right for as long as I wish.

Incidentally, this post reads like a school essay. If it is, I’d make a few important grammar and spelling corrections before handing it in. :)

[miws]

Here’s a suggestion from my friend, and WSB’er The Velvet Bulldog:

Dress for Success is a great program run by the YWCA–they take business-type clothes to enable women to go to jobs and job interviews. They’re located at the YW’s 5th and Seneca building downtown.

https://www.ywcaworks.org/page.aspx?pid=394

Mike

[miws]

phoenix, Kudos to you and your boys for your concern of this woman. I’m especially impressed with how one (or both?) of them have taken some initiative in showing concern for, and wanting to help her.

I think and offer of food or, even though McDonalds may not be the best choice for food, a gift card from there, are great ideas.

If you are uncomfortable offering her cash directly, maybe slip some into a simple, attractive card that expresses simple, good wishes, either already printed on the card, and/or hand written by you and/or your boys, or maybe in a nice, hand written note.

One of the simplest, and kindest things anyone can do is “Just Say Hello“.

Here is the website, and Facebook Page of a great guy that has been helping Homeless folks for several years now. You and your boys might like to peruse some of the stories of the Homeless that have benefitted from Rex’s kindness:

http://www.facinghomelessness.org/

https://www.facebook.com/HomelessInSeattle?fref=ts

Mike

[readingpartners]

Make a Difference in One Hour! – 2 Tutors Still Needed to Inspire Struggling Young Readers at Sanislo Elementary in West Seattle!

Reading Partners is a literacy non-profit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling elementary student readers.

No experience is required to volunteer! We are seeking volunteers who can commit 1 hour/week up through May

on Mondays from 1:30-2:15, and

on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:15.

Tutors are paired to work with the same student and are provided with an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all of the books, worksheets, and step-by-step lesson plans to teach an effective lesson. Reading Partners also has a staff Site Coordinator who is available to support tutors at all times. Volunteers make an enormous impact: on average, students double their rate of learning while enrolled in the program.

Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about Reading Partners’ work in the community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GKDCm88ik

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Reading Partners’ Volunteer Coordinator, Alexis, at alexis.acciani@readingpartners.org, or at (206) 992-4484.

[Sunshine Music Together]

Sunshine Music Together, The Parent Map Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle for the 4th consecutive year as well as the 2014 Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Infant & Toddler Class, is offering a FREE demonstration class this Tuesday, March 31st at 10:30 (RSVP) at the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse on California Ave!

To schedule your free demo class online, please visit our website at http://www.sunshinemusictogether.com and click on the “Try a Free Class” button. For more information call 206-281-1111

Music Together is a researched-based, internationally recognized early childhood music development program for children aged birth to five and their parents or caregivers. The 45-minute classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play – forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week!

Watch a video of what a Music Together Class is all about;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVZrieP1Npg

Hear what other parents are saying about Music Together;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCXzTqzQUMU

[catcatcat5]

in 10 years they could all be gone!

But now we have a solution to poaching!!: Drones!

Sounds crazy, but take a look, read about it, and let’s help Air Shepherd hit their $500,000 goal!!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/air-shepherd-drones-stop-elephant-rhino-poaching#home

[miws]

Peel & Press (former Abbondanza) will have it on according to their FB Page:

https://www.facebook.com/peelandpressws?fref=ts

I have not been there, so don’t know how the food or beer selection is.

Mike

[zephyr]

afrikando, I posted the information in this earlier thread. https://westseattleblog.com/forum/topic/boulders

I have complete directions and two other sources, one in Redmond and the other in Preston. NPI_Rob also mentions the first choice I had. They are local and convenient. ~z

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[darxiide]

SIC ILL – Spring Yard Zone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2EltcdU1bM

[Liaef22]

Hello!

My name is Lia Freeman and I am a student at Ballard High School. I am in the Biotechnology Academy here and we are working on a year long science project to enter in a contest called Imagine Tomorrow. My group is conducting a behavioral study on people and solar panels in Seattle. We are trying to collect data on why or why people don’t invest in solar panels in Seattle. We have two surveys right now that we are trying to get the word out about, one for people with solar panels and one for people without. They are super quick 7-10 questions surveys.

We want to collect as much data as possible to have a more accurate view of Seattle’s look on solar panels. We’ll be using our data on a website we’re creating as a resource for those interested in solar panels in Seattle. Our goal is simply to inform people and get them excited about the opportunities solar panels offer and a broader survey would help us out so much.

Links to the surveys:

Non-Solar Owners

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8VBSPSC

Solar Owners

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8C9MBW5

We are mainly directing these surveys to homeowners.

Thanks so much for your time!

Lia Freeman

Ballard High School

[metrognome]

the ferries must be getting serious about security; this morning, one of the boats was escorted by the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. Good thing they didn’t need to launch an airstrike …

https://westseattleblog.com/2015/03/west-seattle-monday-uss-stennis-sails-by-3-calendar-highlights/ (see second pic)

[AdmiralJaneway]

Over the years I’ve seen this miniature horse quite a few times.

https://westseattleblog.com/2011/05/no-hes-not-a-pony-life-with-west-seattle-miniature-horse-jeb/

[Talaki34]

Unfortunately, the website will be down for several months and is going to be moved. If you bookmark the link, I am sure that it will eventually take you to the new location. *They did provide a link to a subsurface database.

http://geomapnw.ess.washington.edu/

https://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/geology/?Theme=subsurf *

This next link will take you to the Pacific Northwest Geologic Mapping and Urban Hazards website.

http://geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/pacnw/index.html

Hope you have fun exploring!

[readingpartners]

Make a Difference in One Hour! – Tutors Needed to Inspire Struggling Young Readers at Sanislo Elementary!

Reading Partners is a literacy non-profit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling elementary student readers.

No experience is required to volunteer! We seek volunteers who can commit 1 hour/week through the end of the year (time is running out!).

We have the following session times still available:

9:25-10:10 (Tues, Weds, Thurs)

11:00-11:45 (Mon)

12:30-1:15 (Weds)

2:30-3:15 (Tues)

Tutors are paired to work with the same student and are provided with an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all of the books, worksheets, and step-by-step lesson plans to teach an effective lesson. Reading Partners also has a staff Site Coordinator who is available to support tutors at all times. Volunteers make an enormous impact: on average, students double their rate of learning while enrolled in the program.

Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about Reading Partners’ work in the community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GKDCm88ik

Get started now by calling our Volunteer Coordinator at (206) 992-4484 / alexis.acciani@readingpartners.org

Or sign-up through our website: http://www.readingpartners.org

[Erik]

Come on take me to the Mardi Gras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXmv2Nzp7wo

[JoB]

smitty..

you are right, sabatoging negotiations for personal political gain isn’t unprecedented. It’s highly likely that two of our Presidents have pulled that stunt to win elections…

There’s Richard Nixon who scuttled the peace talks with North Vietnam.. promising them a better deal if elected.

http://freepress.org/article/george-will-confirms-nixons-vietnam-treason

it’s ok.. he didn’t keep his word to them either ;-) that war claimed another 20,000+ American lives before the war was ended.

And it’s highly likely that the tactic worked so well for Richard Nixon that Reagan and Bush pulled it a second time to put Bush Sr in the White House

Reagan-Bush Ties to Iran-Hostage Crisis

Conspiracy theories? sadly, probably not.

That this sort of thing has happened before is not anything new.. but what is new is that it was done publicly…

these guys didn’t think they needed to hide what they were doing.

is this the new normal? Open sabotage of American negotiations with foreign powers by any politician who thinks he sees a presidential gleam when he looks in his own mirror?

it’s not a future i am willing to endorse no matter which political party produces the candidate.

[Smitty]

https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/fed/10facts/edlite-chart.html

“inflation adjusted”, “% of GDP” and “we spend more on prisons than schools” comment in 5…..4……3…..

[Marmite]

I’m a British artist living in Highland Park. Check out my Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahwrightpaintings?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[miws]

Hi jdana, Halyn started a similar thread a few days ago, but I’m not sure what part of West Seattle she’s in….

https://westseattleblog.com/forum/topic/anyone-else-have-water-pressure-problems

Mike

[readingpartners]

Reading Partners is a literacy non-profit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to struggling elementary student readers.

No experience is required to volunteer! We seek volunteers who can commit 1 hour/week for a semester. Tutors are paired to work with the same student and are provided with an easy-to-follow curriculum that includes all of the books, worksheets, and step-by-step lesson plans to teach an effective lesson. Reading Partners also has a staff Site Coordinator who is available to support tutors at all times. Volunteers make an enormous impact: on average, students double their rate of learning while enrolled in the program.

Watch this video to learn more about Reading Partners’ work in the community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2GKDCm88ik

Reading Partners runs programming Monday-Thursday at Sanislo Elementary, with available session times running from 9:25AM – 3:40PM.

[clark5080]

I have been eyeing sling tv (see link below) combine it with a netflix or hulu account and a antenna for the local hd and you have a lot to watch at not a lot of money

https://www.sling.com

[WSB]

Mike –

The construction notice that we published a month ago lists 7 am starts on weekdays, 9 am on Saturdays. Does not mention Sunday work.

Demolition to start Tuesday for block-long 3210 California SW, now ‘Admiral East Apartments’

That notice also includes contact info for the superintendent, who would be your first stop with concerns/questions before you go to the city (the info that Kimberley provided above), unless you already have talked to them and gotten nowhere. If they are doing work on Sunday, they would need a permit for that, and starting before 9 am on Saturday would be a variance.

-TR

[add]

Viscon Cellars is on California and Juneau – $5 tasting fee (anywhere from 3-5 wines depending on availability), and the fee is waived with bottle purchase. They also sell wine by the glass. It’s a very comfortable space to hang out with friends and sip great wine, and you are free to bring your own snacks/appetizers to enjoy with the wine. They’re open Fridays from 5-9 and Saturdays from 2-7.

On their Facebook page they posted that in celebration of Taste Washington Wine month, there will be no tasting fees throughout March.

https://www.facebook.com/Visconcellars

[WSB]

Hi there – the forum is particularly quiet on sunny weekends so you might not get member responses until Monday or so. Since we keep a comprehensive calendar at

https://westseattleblog.com/events

I can suggest a few things – this is a recurring Monday morning event:

https://westseattleblog.com/ai1ec_event/art-block-for-toddlers-preschoolers/?instance_id=442519

This city brochure mentions the “toddler gyms” at two West Seattle city-run community centers on Mondays (ages 5 and under):

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Children/files/sw_brochure.pdf

If you can spare some time, the bigger community center brochure (lots and lots of activities for all ages) is worth a browse – it covers all the WS community centers:

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/brochures/WestSeattle/SWSummer2015.pdf

That’s a start, anyway. Good luck!

-Tracy