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| Week of January 8 to January 14, 2007 |
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| Lectures: Gilda's Club has a ton of lectures coming up on different dimensions of cancer: Fertility and Cancer, Jan 13th; What Scientists Know - And Don't Know - About the Causes of Cancer, Jan 17th; Cancer: End of Life Issues, Jan 24th; and Couples: Coping with Cancer, Jan 31st. All are free, but you need to RSVP. Anyway, if you're touched by cancer, this is a solid resource to help maintain a regular life as much as one can. (As long as we're on a cancer thread here, there's also the Laughter Club, Jan 18th, free, providing cancer patients a way to chuckle through therapy.) * Also, The Tarangire Elephant Project, Jan 11th, free, about the life and management of these packiderms in Tanzania's Tarangire Park. * Also, Early Renaissance Realism: Artistic or Scientific Development? Jan 10th, free with admission. There's an interesting theory that renaissance painters used optical lenses to project images, of which they then essentially traced out to compose their detailed paintings. It's a theory that can't be proven one way or another, but it makes for interesting conversational fodder. * Also, Putting the Fun back in Gardening, Jan 13th, at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino. Gardening is the paradox of being satisfying, but boring. Like, you're playing with dirt - how fun is that? Here, they make it less boring. Opera: Don Giovanni, starting Jan 13th, $48+. Here, you got two top-end elements, the story of Don Juan paired to the composition of Mozart. This has even lead some to claim this opera is one of the greatest pieces of western music. Anyway, it's an opera that people of all experience and knowledge can enjoy. It's three hours of opera, so by the time you amortize the ticket price against the length, it's like a cheap deal. Movies: Rocky Horror Picture Show, starting Jan 9th, $15. This is one of those rare films that's better to see in a crowd than home alone on DVD. * Also, the vegan feminists groups shows Earthling, Jan 13th, bring a dish to share. For the fun of it, go here and take a poll on how many of them shave their pits. * Also, Dinner and a Movie featuring Some Like It Hot, Jan 9th, $5 to get in the door (other classic movies following each week.) See Marilyn Monroe in her prime babe-ness. * Also, An American in Paris, Jan 13th, free. Those dance numbers are still a knock-out 50 years later. Outdoors: Snowshoeing, starting Jan 6th at Steven's Pass and Snoqualmie Pass, $10 donation. This is a good start for newbies coming into this. It's a guided tour through the woods in winter with its own special serinity. Makes sure you wear sunscreen. Dance: Single's Winter Ball, Jan 19th, $30. This is kinda of a good way to move out of winter funk, plus its fun to see everyone dressed up for an evening. If you don't know how to dance, they start out with some lessons beforehand. Neighborhood: It turns out that Crossroad Mall in Bellevue has a good schedule of music and events, ongoing, free. It's really not like these items on the level of making a special trip for, but like if you're in the area, then it's worth stopping by and being entertained for a bit. Volunteer: Heron Helpers has a big work party on the 15th, free. You supply the muscle; they supply the snacks. You'll be pulling out nasty weeds and replacing them with good ones, so wear gloves and clothes you can get dirty. It's certainly one of those feel-good tasks. Well Being : Verbena health clinic has free mammograms and pap-tests for low-income, under- or uninsured lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender people, Jan 9th, noon - 5 PM (To schedule an appointment, call Tish Galvan at Verbena at 206-323-6540 or Meri Tahset at the YWCA at 206-436-8623.). * Also, Legal Clinic, Jan 9th, free. Volunteer attorneys from the King County Bar answer your legal questions. Don't expect them to be able to fix your legal entanglements in 30 minutes, but they can recommend resources and get you pointed in the right direction. Trade: Porn Exchange, Jan 10th, free. Hey, if you haven't seen it before, then it's new to you, right? Organization: NW Science Writer's Association, for those communicating technical information. Think of how much policy is guided by science, and how the clear communication of that science i s needed. These folks help make the conclusions of PhDs accessible to the general public.
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Men's Lingerie: It's not like they have Victoria's Secret for men. So, like, where can a dude go if he wants to buy something a little special?
The Crypt: Not exactly for the faint of heart. The homosexual culture really celebrates its sex, so there have everything a guy can use to live this side of life to the fullest. Anyway, in between the outfits for the cast of the Village People and tons of leather are lots of other options that are just as appealing on a straight dude. No matter which way you swing, those chaps do their job. Lover's Package: Perhaps a bit more balanced in approach, this store isn't about helping a person get laid, but rather, about leading a healthy and active sex life. It's mostly female oriented, but they have a selection for the guys there too. Clothing Stores: There's just not many non sex-shop options for a guy in this regard. A guy can try Metro Clothing - you'll never know what they have in. Nordstrom would seem like an easy guess. Between the Calvin Kleins, they've got a couple of options for men.
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