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A couple items as I continue to catch up: Matt Tiabbi well-summarizes the Michael Jackson trial in the latest Rolling Stone. His conclusion: This case is the ultimate sizzling shit pile of American society: It is what our culture of gross celebrity worship looks like when it comes out the other end. A pop star […] I’ve noted before that the projected cost of the proposed events center could mean it will never be a reality. I think the uproar over the mayor breaking city rules (a/k/a/ the law) and overspending to complete the Phillips-to-the-Falls project ahead of schedule means even more trouble for the events center. First, it reinforces public […] Hopefully not repeating too much what has been said elsewhere, I have one reflection and one “lesson” from this horrible mess. First, regardless of where you stand on the issues, I pity that Terri Schiavo’s death was surrounded by media attention and the protesters and uproar on all sides. In her final days, this woman […] Catching up from a trip to Seattle. The best way to describe the trip is as a grand slam. In alphabetical order: It was my first time at Elliott Bay Book Co., which now ranks very high on my list of favorite bookstores. From the worn, creaky wooden floors to the multi-level nooks and crannies […] |
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