Meadowdale takes 4th in state

The Meadowdale High School baseball team finished 4th in state for the second straight year. Read the article here: http://www.enterprisenewspapers.com/article/20080529/ETP26/926793154/0/ETPZoneLTrss&template=ETPart

FW: Boe Lindgren's new addition

A note from Boe Lindgren about his new business venture.  Congratulations, Boe. Make sure to check out his new blog for Frasier’s at 1010broadway.com.

------ Forwarded Message
From: Boe Lindgren
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:09:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: Rob Schwertley
Subject: Boe Lindgren's new addition

    
  Just an update. Debbie and I bought Frasier's Sports Bar and Grill in Everett. Actually, 1010 N. Broadway, Everett, WA. You can check out the blog page at www.1010broadway.com. We still own ashlar realty and enjoy the real estate business. This was just an opportunity we couldn't pass up;) Thanks! -Boe        

The Internet is out of control

This really hits at the core of what many people fail to understand about the Internet. It's really impossible to control anything, so those who get it understand that it is about making the best of this situation instead of trying to control what is completely out of control:

"Not only do these efforts contradict fundamental American values, it is not clear if they would help fight terrorism. Even if YouTube pulled down every video Mr. Lieberman did not like, radical groups could post the same videos on their own Web sites. Trying to restrain the Internet is a game of “whack-a-mole” that cannot be won, says John Morris of the Center for Democracy and Technology. Having the videos on YouTube may even be a good thing, because it makes it easier for law enforcement officials, the media and the public to monitor the groups and their messages."

See the full article here: See the full article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/25/opinion/25sun1.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

As a side note, I do believe that Senator Lieberman will go down as one of the more intriguing figures ever involved in a presidential election. He was definitely an interesting choice as Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 Presidential Election.

Lucy and Colby

One of the dangers of having pets

This is what remains of Kara's former Motorola Bluetooth device.

Colby

Our first, oldest, but definitely not wisest Shiba dog.

Safeco Field

Home of the mariners

Leaving Bainbridge Island

Here is a view of a docked ferry as we sail towards Seattle

Discover Kitsap

Pretty darn close.....

This Shell station on 164th in Lynnwood has gas starting at $3.98 a gallon. This was taken while waiting in traffic. We will be at $4.00 pretty soon now.

A Beautiful Day for a Ferry ride

Here is a view of Edmonds from the Kingston ferry. Great weather today to do something like this!

More photos of the fire

House Fire in Lynnwood

Here are the first photos from a fire at my rental property in Lynnwood. Link to the article in the Herald: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080514/NEWS01/518360444&news01ad=1#Family.safe.after.kitchen.fire

Luckily everyone made it out safely. The address is 2424 135th Pl SW, Lynnwood. This having been my former residence, it was pretty sad to see it in such a state. But hopefully starting tomorrow the insurance people will be on this and the place will be put back together.

Tulalip Casino

I always forget how nice these waterfalls are. I am here for the Aquasox preseason get together, always a great time.

A visiting Shiba

Here's another one! Kai is visiting for a week. I think he's having a good time.

Katie's Big Day

Today was Katie Jane's baptism. I snapped this photo but hopefully I will get a better one to put up. she behaved very well all day.

WOOT off

It's going on until at least 10 pm today. . . go to www.woot.com, there will be one item on there for sale. When they sell out of that, they'll put something else up, and so on. But the items are usually very good deals, and everything's $5 shipping.

Happy Wooting,

Jasper and Jimmy like the cat video

As advertised I guess!

New Websites have launched!

All of Sound Publishing's 30+ community newspaper websites have re-launched recently, with a completely new look and feel. We've also added the portal site pnwlocalnews.com, which incorporates some of the best of our Western Washington communities. Here are some screenshots.

Update on small tables

Second coat of paint.

The History of Pirate Films. . . .

From wikipedia:

The abject failure of Cutthroat Island is also credited with significantly reducing the bankability and Hollywood production of piracy-themed films, which only recovered with the production of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003.

On the Edmonds Kingston Ferry

Headed to Kingston

Plant in Everett

This small plant was found outside of Erickson Furniture in Everett. the sign with the big E on Broadway.