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| Week of April 16 to April 22, 2007 |
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Tour: West Point Water Treatment Plant Tour, April 21st, free. Here's something you don't do everyday. Whatever goes down the household and storm drain is sent to be treated, hopefully turned back into additional energy production, reclaimed water, or biosolids. You can bet that whatever they do with the human waste has to be one of their top questions. These folks also have plenty of good stories of unusual objects people flush down toilets. Women's Interest: Real Model Search, Seattle's two grand dames, the Chat With Women hosts, are searching for models for their May soiree. Inner beauty is prized equally as outer beauty, for women of all sizes and ages to model clothes at the upcoming party. This could be you. * Also, Women of Spirit, by Morton's Steakhouse and the American Red Cross, is accepting nominations for outstanding women in this region who, through their efforts, have made a profound difference for the betterment of others. * Also, Dress for Success fundraiser, April 17th, $20, a little party and silent auction to raise funds to provide disadvantaged women entering the workforce with a professional wardrobe. * Also, the real Erin Brockovich speaks at a YWCA luncheon, April 19th, $100 suggested donation, on her continuing work for environmental issues. Technology: 14th Annual WSA Investment Forum, May 2nd, $325. Present your million-dollar idea to the pros. Promising technology meets venture capitalists at this event. This is a full day of exchanging business ideas and information with the potential for getting direct feedback from those who control the purse strings. Meet leaders in the investment community and executives from some of the top technology companies in the region. If you truly do have a good idea worth developing, then consider this an easy investment of your time and money for valuable insight and connections. Film: Meaningful Movies, every Friday, by donation. Most of these movies revolve around a story of some outcast environmental do-gooder or how da man is trying to stick it to us via some nefarious plot. Go and get informed, and get motivated to become a more active citizen. * Also, Science with a Twist, April 19th, $15, age 21+. Usually, Pacific Science Center is always overrun with a bunch of kids running about, but at this event, it's adults only. The opening party is Cajun-themed, so that means Hurricane cocktails, Cajun appetizers, zydeco music and dancing, and watching Hurricane on the Bayou on the Imax. Fashion: Impulse Party, April 26th, free but must RSVP. Macy's holds a little party for its spring fashions for women. This one is backed up by Vogue and Glamour, with hors d' oeuvres, mocktails, and models informally walking about. They're even offering those temporary tattoos, so you can look like a bad-ass for three weeks. Recycling: Electronics Recycling Event, April 21st, cost varies according to items. Ever try to throw away old computer components? It's a pain in the arse. Electronic waste is harmful to the environment, so most components are not allowed in local landfills. At this event, they'll refurbish your old junk if they can, or properly dispose of it if they can't. Single's Event: Successful Schmoozing, April 18th. The professional dating crew hosts a little get together to help people hobnob. These events work out best if you go without an agenda, other than having fun. Learn how to put your best image forward. If you happen to make a business or social connection, then that's a bonus. Health: Eating Seasonally on a Budget, April 18th, free but must RSVP. People do want to eat more fresh produce from local farmers, that is, as long as they don't have to pay a lot more for it, and it's not much of a hassle. At this class, the instructor demonstrates how to cook three meals a day using seasonal ingredients, for a family of four, all on a whopping $25/day budget. Learn nutritional information, practical tips from cooking demonstrations, and how to scour farmers' market for the best buys. China: Update on China's Investment Climate by SF Fed Chairman, April 17th, on if and how you can make money in China, given their complex and dynamic environment. * Also, India vs. China: Who Is More Likely to Succeed in the Global Economy? April 18th, on the outlook of these two eastern powerhouses. Performing Arts: The Light in the Piazza, starting April 17th, $25+, a romantic comedy of an American woman finding her Italian hunk while vacationing in Tuscany. * Also, Netherlands Bach Society: Bach's B Minor Mass, April 22nd, $20+, playing the really old oldies. * Also, Multifaith Concert, April 19th, $15, welcoming those of any spiritual or ethnic creed, in a concert as diverse as their audience.* Also, Jazz in the City, April 21st, of Wayman Tisdale, Paul Taylor, and Regina Bell playing their tunes. Organization: Seattle Volleyball. Actually, not so much of a organization, but more of a resource for those looking for volleyball leagues to play with, gyms with drop-in games, locations of indoor and outdoor courts, and tournament information. Whether your volleyball game is casual or competitive, you can locate similarly minded people here. |
Skeptically
Thinking...
Any Psychic Phenomena: Professional skeptic James Randi has yet to meet a skeptic he couldn't expose as a huckster. Mr. Randi puts his money where his mouth is, offering a million-dollar prize to any psychic phenomena that can be verified scientifically, a physic occurrence that's observable, measurable, testable, and repeatable. In over a decade, no one ever claiming a psychic ability has claimed this prize. Not much of a surprise; very few dare this competition. It's easy to conclude that, if psychic abilities really did exist, someone would have surely claimed this prize by now. Debunking Conventional Thinking: Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity takes on some novel targets, such as $3/gallon gas caused by greedy oil companies (while $3 is unpleasant, it's actually not a bad price considering the production and transportation effort, as well as the taxes larded on). Yet, nobody carps about greedy water companies selling bottled water at $5/gallon inside the convenience store. Or that women make 79 cents per dollar compared to men (stated so frequently that it's become conventional wisdom-if this were actually true, why hasn't some business in a hyper-competitive environment hired only women and saved 20% on its labor bill?). Or that the melting polar ice caps raise sea levels (no more than melting ice cubes in your drink causes the level to rise). Things Mom Told Us: "Wear your coat outside; else you'll catch a cold." (Colds are spread by viruses; better wash your hands more frequently instead.) "Don't sit too close to the TV; else you'll ruin your eyes." (Nope, the eyes focus without problems.) "If you swallow your gum, it will take seven years to digest." (Goes through your digestive system like everything else.) "Stepping on a rusty nail causes tetanus." (Maybe-a puncture wound can transfer a tetanus pathogen, but that's not from the rust.) "You need to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming, lest the cramps get you." (False, but it's still reasonable advice.) "Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis." (False, but knuckle cracking doesn't help.) "If you eat too many Twinkies, you'll become one." (Er, maybe this one is true.) Cool YouTube Video: March WSA event, straight from the participants...
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