We Need to Laugh at the Nuttier Things We Do

Well---- I learned my lesson. Sometimes it is better to laugh at the nuttier things we do.

Northwest Solar Summit - Charting a Path to Energy Sustainability

NW Solar Summit November 7- 8th, 2011 will be of interest to homeowners looking for alternative energy, architects, city planners, builders and related trades people.

For Those Who Dare to be Different

In healthcare or chemistry - thinking outside the box brings benefits and sometimes a Nobel Prize!

Frito Lay Moving Towards Net Zero

Frito Lay is saving a lot of money through alternative energy and efficiencies and improving their image in the process.

You are Safe (No Really, You Are)

Learn how to help yourself heal by regrounding your energy.

Prohibition’s Roy Olmstead: The Man Who No Longer Exists

More about Roy Olmstead from the PBS series on Prohibition.

Waste Stream and Income Stream

Sage Environmental Services, Inc. documents the benefits to business and the “how to” of waste reduction/elimination.

Local Volunteers Putting on PurpleStride

Local volunteers are working to plan PurpleStride Puget Sound, a 1k and 5k awareness walk that will be held November 6, 2011 at Magnuson Park in Seattle.

Book Review: "The Cure Within - A History of Mind-Body Medicine" - Part 1

Do our thoughts impact our health? A few stories that provide an answer.

Measuring Success

There are tools available for business and property owners to use to measure there resource use and savings from efficiencies.

Upcoming Divorce Support Workshop

University Presbyterian Church is offering their Divorce Support Workshop to those experiencing divorce to provide support and resources to individuals experiencing separation or divorce.

The Truly Elusive SPEEDY Recovery from Divorce

Brooks Baldwin, aka "Divorce Doula" offers Collaborative Divorce Services, Mediation, and Limited Scope Representation at Baldwin Collaborative Law in Lake Forest Park, WA.

Reinventing Fire

Reinventing Fire is a new book out by Amory Lovins of Rocky Mountain Institute. Two events in Washington of interest listed.

10 years after: recognizing the power of Love

In thinking back on 9/11, I've always remembered the spirit that unified New York City and our nation.

Letter to Richmond Beach on Point Wells Proposal and City's Response

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Jobs and the Evolution of Building

As the building industry evolves so too will the jobs associated with retrofitting buildings.

Triple Bottom Line as a Business Model

Article provides an example of a "triple bottom line" business model, its application and benefits.

Overcoming pain: lessons from World War II

How two prisoners of war overcame pain and adversity in World War II.

Cash in on Seattle City Lights Offer and Save on Your Energy Bills

Seattle City Light is offering additional rebates beyond what they normally are able to provide. Business owners can take advantage of the additional incentives to save on energy upgrades.

City Trees Always Under Threat! Of Paramount Importance

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Who knew standing up for “scientific evidence” would be so controversial?

Exhaustive research continues to conclude that trusting the scientific validity of medical studies is often misplaced.

Ford and SunPower Team Up To Reduce the Cost of Charging Electric Vehicles

Solar recharging for electric vehicles can cover the cost for recharging and if widely adopted will help drive down the cost for solar panels.

Gauging Opportunities for Job Growth in the Energy Efficiency Industry

A report by the Workforce Development Council and the Skill Up Washington shows the challenges and opportunities for job growth in commercial energy efficiency sector.

Impacts to Meridian Park Neighborhood from New Fields?

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The remarkable rescue of Dale Ostrander

Highlighting the good news story about Dale Ostrander's remarkable rescue on the Long Beach Peninsula on August 5.

Climate Change – a Challenge to Small Business

Climate change poses risks to the future of small business, but there are things business owners can do now to minimize future risk.

Can the thoughts of those around us influence our health?

Can the death of Confederate General ‘Stonewall’ Jackson shed light on the mental nature of health?

Building Energy Transparency

Institute for Market Transformation released an report important to business and government called "Building Energy Transparency"

Hello Patch Readers!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first post of my patch.com blog! I hope you'll find my posts of interest and I look forward to your comments.

We DO have many worthwhile "Places That Matter" here in Shoreline that are historic. You can see them, if you just use a sharp eye and imagine what we might be with a little creativity!

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Ocean life Imperiled Can Photo Voltaic Systems and Electric Vehicles Help Rescue Our Oceans?

Deadzones in the ocean are growing due to climate change. Reducing our carbon output can help our oceans and reduce our costs for energy using Solar to recharge Electric Vehicles.

Cindy Ryu Is One Of the Twelve Legislators to Sue Tim Eyman Over I-1053

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Fircrest Resident Forrest Sargent's Photography Is Featured at a Gallery Show in Wallingford

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Save Richmond Beach Wants Help With Signage

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Double Benefit A Good Model for Business

The concept of "double benefit" presented by Graham Kerr as a model for healthy living can also apply to business.

Sexual Attraction and Soul Mates

Why are we attracted to certain people and not others and what is a soul mate? Read "Sexual Attraction and Soul Mates" to find out!

NW SolarFest a Resource for Business/Family

NW SolarFest has something for everyone from the business person looking for new innovations to adopt to families looking for summer fun.

Local Ride Share Options for Commuting

Reduce the expense commuting for yourself or your company by using a trip planner with Pangreen that caters to individuals and small organizations.

4th of July in Shoreline? How would you know?

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Business to Business Resources

Business owners become a resource to other business owners through education via partnerships and local chambers of commerce.