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23 03, 2019

Do Tremor Bursts Indicate Imminent 9.0 Quake?

By |2020-04-13T00:20:30-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

A recent spate of earthquakes dating back to as early as April 2019 and numbering in the dozens have been going off and the average person has no idea. Not only has this tectonic activity been going on as deep as 20 miles below the surface, we now know that they signify an event that has not been experienced since 2011; three separate tectonic zones all moving at the same time. The most recent event in this tectonic "swarming" happened beneath the coastline of central Oregon. Specifically, it occurred on the 16th of May at 4:11 a.m. and rumbled in [...]

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23 03, 2019

Seattle Ferry Hits Humpback Whale

By |2020-04-13T00:22:01-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

On the night of Tuesday, May 28th, a Washington State Ferry collided with a juvenile humpback whale in the waters of Elliott Bay. The impact occurred mere minutes after the ferry’s scheduled 8:15 p.m. departure from Coleman Dock, in downtown Seattle. Witnesses riding aboard the boat, at the time, reported seeing red water in the ship’s wake, and searches were conducted into the night, looking for either the injured whale or its remains. While neither was ever located, officials now assume that the accident proved fatal for the young humpback.  Reports said that nobody onboard the ferry was injured. Despite [...]

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23 03, 2019

Seattle’s Top Rooftop Dining

By |2020-04-13T03:23:02-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

Seattle's iconic skyline makes it the ideal place for rooftop dining, where you can take in unforgettable views of the Space Needle and Puget Sound while enjoying superb food and drinks. Here's the Seattle Public Relations list of the trendiest rooftop bars and restaurants in the Emerald City. The Mountaineering Club Located atop the newly renovated Graduate Seattle hotel (formerly Hotel Deca), the Mountaineering Club features a creative cocktail list and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. If you opt for the latter, there are s'mores-making kits available to round out the meal. Seafood lovers will feel especially welcome [...]

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23 03, 2019

Seahawks 2019 Minicamp

By |2020-04-04T17:32:46-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

Considering that it is still June, not many people around the country are thinking about football right now. Unless, of course, you are a Seattle Seahawks fan, in which case you are likely thinking about football all year long. With these people in mind, here are some thoughts of the team's recently completed minicamp:   Bobby Wagner Participated (Sorta) One of the team's most pressing concerns right now is re-signing All-Pro middle linebacker Bobby Wagner. This year, Wagner will enter the final year of his 4-year, $43 million contract, and he is looking to become the highest paid inside linebacker [...]

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23 03, 2019

Interesting Facts About “Xanadu 2.0”

By |2020-03-27T15:20:10-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Bill Gates' Mansion Called "Xanadu 2.0" Bill Gates is one of Seattle's most famous residents. But his house is almost as famous. It is so famous that it even has its very own Wikipedia page. But how much do you really know about what Gates calls Xanadu 2.0? It Has Lots of Bathrooms If you have ever complained about not having enough bathrooms in your home, Xanadu 2.0 will really make you envious. It actually has 24 bathrooms, and 10 of them have baths. What's more, the mansion has a mere 7 bedrooms, so [...]

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23 03, 2019

Just How Safe Is Food Delivered by Uber Eats?

By |2020-03-27T15:20:10-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

The gig economy has brought lots of convenience to our daily lives. We can now hail a ride or nab a place to stay for the night with just a click of a button. But could we be paying a price for all this convenience? In this post we take a look at a British journalist who exposed poor and possible dangerous practices on the Uber Eats platform. BBC News in the United Kingdom recently conducted an investigation in which they were able to register a fake burger restaurant on Uber Eats and actually have someone place and receive an [...]

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23 03, 2019

Seattle’s Snow is Finally Melting

By |2020-04-04T17:32:46-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

Seattle's Snow is finally melting. . . but its only the beginning of more problems. For the second Tuesday in a row, snow hit Seattle. Governor Inslee was correct in ordering a state of emergency late last week in expectation of the weather severity. The snow of February 12th was wet and heavy, causing power outages and damage to cars and homes from collapsing tree limbs. Schools continued to be closed and road conditions continued to be dangerous. At least threats, if not the reality of flooding and landslides loom in the minds of residents. This is the snowiest month [...]

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23 03, 2019

The Shock & Awe Of PR Stunting

By |2020-03-27T15:20:10-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

A PR Nightmare or The Golden Goose?. . . The Shock & Awe of PR Stunting. A company's relationship with the public decides its customer base, and while that can decrease or multiply with time, a good way to kick it forward is to increase their public relations in a meaningful way. Food drives for the poor, raffles for hospital drives, or being all the angels on a Christmas tree are great but often slow, rarely generating the buzz to get people talking. And since everyone knows the best advertisement on Earth is word of mouth, they decided to generate [...]

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23 03, 2019

Paine Field Opens for Commercial Flights

By |2020-03-27T15:20:11-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

The opening of Paine Field Airport in Everett, Washington may have been delayed by the recent government shutdown but there is little to be annoyed or stressed about when you enter this impressively small airport. Paine Field has been designed much like a boutique hotel to offer a unique and appealing experience when you make your way to the airport for any of its 18 daily scheduled flights. You may enjoy the possibilities offered by air travel, but do any of you really enjoy the experience of navigating the large airports we spend our time in as we travel the world? [...]

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23 03, 2019

New Food at T-Mobile Park

By |2020-03-27T15:20:11-07:00March 23rd, 2019|

What to Enjoy This Season at the Ballpark On March 28, the Seattle Mariners will played their home opener against the World Series champion Boston Red Sox. This past off-season, the team dramatically changed their roster, and gone are stars such as Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz and Jean Segura. While the jury is still out in regards to how the new team will perform on the field this year, Mariners' fans can be certain of one thing: the team will provide some of best food concessions in baseball. Here are some of the new eateries and menu items [...]

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