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The Wall Street Journal just released a job-trend list of the cities that are expected to attract the most young, educated people after the recession. Seattle made number 1, edging out New York, Chicago, and Portland handily. No surprise there. WSJ listed “Seattle's combination of a diverse high-tech sector, cultural life, access to rugged natural terrain and a strong university presence” as big draws. They also pointed out the tech angle: more ›

More than 100 Sounders fans are packed into a downtown D.C. pub this afternoon, sucking down liquid courage in advance of their foray into enemy territory for tonight's U.S. Open Cup final against D.C. United. more ›

We all know someone who is in DC for the Inauguration, sure they’ve rubbed in our face a bit, and we’re all jealous of them. more ›

This fall we are combining our love of the football and our dream of learning to cook by preparing a meal from the city of the Seahawks' opponent. more ›

This fall we are combining our love of the football and our dream of learning to cook by preparing a meal from the city of the Seahawks' opponent. more ›

• Mid Beacon Hill Blog, as well as Beacon Hill Blog and this very blog you are reading--are all wondering if Seattle will follow Denver's example. In the Mile High city, proximity to light rail raised the value of a home. Will the same be true in the Emerald City? North Beacon Hill residents certainly hope so.
• PhinneyWood tackles an age-old Seattle question, where does Phinney end and Greenwood begin?
• Unhand Boogie, you West Seattle thieves!

It has just not been Jim McDermott's week. First, the story breaks that he unintentionally toured Baghdad on Saddam's dime. Now, he has been ordered to a pay a political rival's legal fees. The legal squabble between House Minority Leader John Boehner and McDermott has lasted a decade and stems from a clandestinely taped telephone conversation that was leaked to the press. more ›

Could we be any vaguer? No, but that doesn't mean there's still not any reason to get excited. With In Rainbows making its formal debut atop the Billboard charts, Radiohead is set to cover North America in two tour legs, one prior to and one following their recently announced European summer tour (June 6 in Dublin through July 8 in Berlin). more ›

How to tell Jon Rowley's dating service from Deborah Jean Palfrey's: more ›

It looks like things will be patched up sooner than initially expected between the striking machinists and Boeing, although Seattlest never anticipated a long work stoppage. We're sure Boeing would like to get as many planes built and delivered as possible before the rest of the majors test positive for Chapter 11. The airline manufacturer and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers hashed out a tentative agreement over the weekend that will be voted on by union members Thursday. more ›

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