Category Archives: In the news…

Washington Post: Real Donald Context

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Gandalfe

Feel like you should be seeing what our incoming President is saying publicly, but don’t want to support his Twitter habit? You’re not alone! Try new Real Donald Context! The Washington Post’s Fix team has decided to help ensure that … Continue reading →

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MUSICAL METTLE: THE HISTORY AND RESURGENCE OF THE WOODINVILLE COMMUNITY BAND

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Gandalfe

27 Dec 2016 | 07:21 |  Written by Kirsten Abel, Features Writer When Jim Glass called to inquire about auditioning for the Woodinville Community Band in 2001, he was asked just one question: “Do you own an instrument?” Since then, … Continue reading →

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2017 Predictions: The Rise of the Robots

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Gandalfe

“The Three Laws of Robotics:1: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm;2: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would … Continue reading →

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Complaint Corner: Why do I have to Pay for Music?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Gandalfe

From the Austin Music People page on Facebook: Someone complained about an experience they had at an Austin music venue last night, and the club owner responded this morning. Hello [Owner], I was here on Saturday night, and we specifically … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Gandalfe

Taken from a conversation on the senseless killings by the police of black people and the coming revolution … Tess: So Stanley, what’s next? I wasn’t around for the 60s but what is the final catalyst for a complete and … Continue reading →

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Live Long and Prosper

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Gandalfe

Goodbye Mr. Spock, aka Leonard Nimoy. The New York Times sez, Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and … Continue reading →

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Seattle Times: At 92, area’s last typewriter repairman loves his Selectrics

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Gandalfe

This was such a cool article I just had to share. The area’s last typewriter repairman is 92 and he’ll tell you all kinds of stories. Bob Montgomery has the time for stories because he’s not that busy these days. … Continue reading →

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US’s Greatest Crisis Today

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Gandalfe
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Trickle Up Economics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

hgus ~ It’s not about the economy, stupid Companies are so efficient at maximizing shareholder value and profits that if we mandated 30 days vacation, we would increase the demand for labor by more than 10%. This would wipe out … Continue reading →

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Make Love, not Hate. No, really…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy: “The question is whether or not the federal government, under our federalism scheme, has the authority to regulate marriage.” Chief Justice John Roberts (to Edith Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan): “You don’t doubt that the lobby supporting … Continue reading →

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