Local Resources
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| SCHOOLS | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
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| Bothell, Everett, Totem Lake Cedar Park Christian Schools - | |
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| Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines Highline School District - | |
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| Alterations*Designs*Repairs | |
| Alterations - Pauline Metcalfe 8329 15th Av NW Seattle, WA 98117 206 784 5060 Sage's personal seamstress from 'dirty Dublin,' as Pauline likes to call it ;o) | |
| Julie Huden - Julie Huden 2214 204th St Lynnwood, WA 98036 425 672 3567 | |
| AREA INFORMATION | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| King County - King County property planning and land developing. | |
| King County Sewer Capacity Charge - Since 1990, King County has levied a capacity charge on new connections to the sewer system, which these new customers pay in addition to their monthly sewer bill. The capacity charge helps King County cover the cost of sewer improvement and expansion projects needed to serve new growth. Find out how much your bill will be BEFORE you submit an offer. Read FAQs here. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
Seattle Times Neighbors - Profiles are categorized into 12 geographic zones
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| The Washington State Department of Health - Focusing on improving the health status of the population, is the responsibility the Department of Health serving Washington's 39 counties. | |
| Washington State Patrol - Washington State Patrol provides traffic safety, ferry terminal security, concealed weapons and criminal records. | |
| Washington State Sex Offender Information Center - The information contained within this site is made available for the purpose of providing the public information concerning Level II and III Registered Sex Offenders who may reside in their area. | |
| Attorneys | |
| Recommendations to attorneys with different specialties - Call Sage at 206 478 7333 or email me at sagecleigh@mindspring.com for recommendations. For Microsoft employees, you can get information at http://www.araggroup.com/attorneys/faqs.htm | |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | |
| Ballard Chamber of Commerce - The Ballard Chamber of Commerce encourages shoppers, diners and those needing local professional services to seek out our members when doing business in Ballard. | |
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce - Urban Living at Its Finest
If Bellevue is a city of distinct neighborhoods, there is none as distinct as the booming population of residents in the downtown core.
The number of residents setting up households in downtown Bellevue has grown exponentially in the past 10 years. Developers continue to follow the successful formula of building high-rise condominiums coupled with street-level retail space. The concept brings the Downtown to life after work.
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Bothell Chamber - A century ago, George and Alice Bothell strategically established their new town close enough to Seattle to support the busy commerce of the booming area and far enough up river to host all passengers headed out into the majestic Cascade Mountains or to the sandy beaches of the San Juans.
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| Fremont Chamber of Commerce - Become A Member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce | |
| Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce - We all strive for a high quality of life. At the Chamber, we believe that quality of life begins with economic security. | |
| Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce - The Chamber is committed to being a leader in business advocacy, education and development. | |
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce - In Kirkland, the waterfront beckons, the parks provide a cool oasis, and the charming pedestrian friendly downtown calls out to be explored.
Whether your visit is a day, a week, or a lifetime, time spent in Kirkland is time well spent.
Unique shops, world class art galleries and top notch restaurants await you. Enjoy Kirkland, where life is truly an art!
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Redmond Chamber - Home to many unique shops, restaurants & diverse retail outlets, Redmond is a destination shopping center. Redmond Town Center features 110 unique shops, 17 restaurants, a live theater, and a pair of Marriott hotels including a 180-room Residence Inn. The downtown district is along Redmond Way and Cleveland Street. Shoppers can explore the unique shops, restaurants, bicycle shops, and sporting good stores in the historic area of downtown. Redmond's nickname is Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.
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| University Chamber of Commerce - The University District is one of the oldest, most loved and diverse communities in all of Seattle. | |
| West Seattle Chamber of Commerce - The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce supports a healthy economic climate in which the community and its businesses can grow and prosper. We serve the West Seattle peninsula. | |
Woodinville Chamber - Whether you're planning a fun-filled vacation, a romantic getaway, a business trip or just passing through, Woodinville is a great destination to stay, relax and join in the fun. With an excellent quality of life, enviable scenic beauty, low crime rate, good schools, a vibrant business community and a wide variety of recreational and cultural offerings, you can't blame us for being proud of our town! Chances are you may hear that Woodinville is absolutely the best place to live in the Pacific NW
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| Contractors | |
| Angie's List - Time to deal: It's a remodeler's market. Interview the contractors in PERSON. Get at least three estimates IN WRITING for your project. If you pay for an estimate, get a credit towards your final bill. Ask for a guarantee on the estimate good for at least 30 days. Keep a log of all work dates and conversations, who you spoke with and the date & time. Keep all receipts and only provide copies. Go online to join. Call 888-888-5478 for questions. | |
| Home Resources Network of Seattle - Your free link to Seattle's best screened contractors. Additions, kitchens, remodels, architecture, roofing, custom home building, plumbing, baths, exteriors, HVAC, electrical, tiling, painting and more 206 524 4981 michelle@HRNseattle.com | |
| J.A.S. Design Build - Creativity, efficiency and integrity are central to who we are and what we do. Our goal is to collaborate with our clients to develop and build projects that not only suit their needs, but are also well-crafted and beautiful. Come check out our portfolio, read our clients' testimonials and learn about our community. 3540 Wallingford Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206 547 6242 206 632 5901 fax | |
| Logan's Hammer - Puget Sound's premier builder for additions, kitchens and bathrooms. info@loganshammer.com 206 718 4008 118 N 36th St Unit B Seattle, WA 98103 | |
| Norsk Remodeling Inc - From the moment you say "What if...", we seamlessly turn your ideas into workable solutions, building the right home for today...and tomorrow. Designed with care to engineer out the surprises, Norsk combines the best of technology, craftsmanship, and people with our unique design-build processes to create the home of your dreams. CORPORATE OFFICE & PLANNING CENTER (Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5) 16725 Cleveland Street, Redmond, Washington 98052 Phone 425-881-3539 | |
| Rehabitat Northwest Inc - Rehabitat Northwest is a multigenerational family-owned residential developer/builder based in Seattle which restores, rebuilds and rejuvenates urban "pocket" neighborhoods- since 1986. Innovative small lot planning, sustainable construction and a time tested old world craftsmanship supports the vision of its Scandinavian founder. Steve Detwiller, President steve@rehabitatnorthwest.com 206.932.7355 3601 W. Marginal Way SW Seattle, WA 98106 | |
| TC Home Construction Inc - What makes us different than other Handymen & Renovators? We have a combined 35 years in the construction industry. We can do small jobs, an extensive remodel or build a custom home. We're experienced at managing all trades to be completed on time and within budget. Need to sell your home? In today's market, it's important to have your home model ready, to insure a quick sale & the best price. Licensed & Insured. cal@tchomeconst.com Call Cal Carlson at 425-381-9130. | |
| Tiger Cat Construction - For contractor services to work with your engineer, call 206 297 5997. | |
| Electricians | |
| Eagle Electric of Seattle - Keep your nest safe! Call the reliable, affordable and experienced electrical experts today for troubleshooting, repair, remodels or installations! They're older home specialists! 1 877 SAF NEST | |
| PK Electric - Family owned & operated. No job too small. Expect all jobs on time and within your budget. Free estimates. 206 230 9100 | |
| SME Electrical Contractors - Commercial,Industrial,Design,Build,Fire,Security,Data & Voice Infrastructure Donal Barnes Assistant Service Dept Manager 828 Poplar Place S Seattle, WA 98144 donalb@smeincofseattle.com office 206 329 2040 cell 206 391 1513 direct 206 788 3816 fax 206 568 4117 | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
What to do this week or weekend? - See why over 170,000 readers agree that Seattle Metropolitan is your insider's guide to food & drinks, entertainment & the arts, recreation, interesting people
& the good life in Seattle.
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| Argosy Cruises - Argosy operates a variety of vessels providing private and public cruises around the Puget Sound area. | |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery - Washington state's oldest and most prestigious winery offers award-winning wines and a tasting experience second to none at our chateau and historic grounds near Seattle. | |
| Chinatown Discovery - Just minutes away from downtown Seattle, it's possible to discover the traditions, spirit and soul of a 7,000 year old culture. | |
| Citysearch Clubs - Bars and Nightlife | |
| Columbia Winery - Established in Washington State since 1962. | |
| Emerald Downs - The pounding hooves and pounding hearts give the sport its own rhythm, its own intensity, even its own language. | |
| Experience Washington - The official site for Washington State tourism. | |
| Gray Line of Seattle - Sightseeing tours | |
| Kenmore Air - The largest full-service seaplane operation in the world. | |
| KIROTV - SeattleInsider.com | |
| Pacific Science Center - Pacific Science Center inspires a lifelong interest in science, mathematics and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs. | |
| Pike Place Market - The Pike Place Market is the soul of Seattle. | |
| Ride the Ducks of Seattle - Ride the Ducks amphibious, surf-n-turf tour | |
| Seattle Aquarium - The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! | |
| Seattle Art Museum - Visit SAM's four locations... | |
| Seattle Travel Guide - Fodors Online | |
| The Children's Museum - The museum exhibit center features eight permanent galleries, one temporary gallery, and three studio spaces. | |
| The Convention and Visitors Bureau - Non-profit economic development agency responsible for competitively marketing the Seattle area as a destination for conventions, tour groups and individual travelers. | |
| The Space Needle - Whatever your interests - theatre, ballet, opera, professional sports, rock'n'roll history, roller coasters, science, movies, shopping, exploring or just plain walking around - the city unfurls from the Space Needle. | |
| Victoria Clipper - Seasonal Deals and Special Offers | |
| Washington Brewers Guild - To build a community of Washington State brewers, advance their common interests and promote the quality and value of their beers | |
| Woodland Park Zoo - Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. | |
| Farmers Markets | |
| Ballard Farmers Market - At the picturesque year-round Ballard Avenue location you'll find a thriving market that has won acclaim as the best local market for two years running because of a constantly expanding variety of ingenius offerings and specialties from local farmers, culinary artists and craftsman designers. | |
| Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond & Issaquah Farmers Market - A new season of Farmers Market returns! Come celebrate locally grown and farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats and many other items that local Washington farmers have to offer at the following Bellevue and Eastside Farmers Markets. Find a Farmers Market near where you live, work or play and enjoy! Check website for dates and locations. | |
| Bothell Farmers Market and Crafts at Country Village - The market can be found in the center parking lot of Country Village. The market will feature many locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, nuts, breads, berries, honey, and quality hand-crafted items made by local artisans. Local musicians will keep you humming while you make your purchases. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful grounds of Country Village, train rides, live glass blowing at Urban Forms Design Center Glass Blowing Studio and over 40 shops. | |
| Sammamish Farmers Market - With over 20 farmers, vendors and artisans scheduled to participate, we expect the market to be a vibrant community gathering place. Each week the market will offer a seasonal array of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers, local arts and crafts, and specialty prepared foods as well as special events and music. Check the website for location, dates & times. | |
| Seattle Area Farmers Markets - Fresh produce from farm to you every week. Broadway, Columbia City, Lake City, Magnolia, Phinney, U District, and W Seattle. The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is dedicated to supporting local farmers & helping to keep local farmland in production. We organize 7 "producer-only" farmers markets, where farmers direct-sell their produce to shoppers, earning the full dollar value of their products. Our markets help more than 100 of our region's small, diverse farms stay in business. | |
| Woodinville Farmers Market - The Woodinville Farmers Market invites you to experience the variety of fresh and unique products offered by local farmers, growers, artisans, and food purveyors. Check website for location, dates and times. Enjoy! | |
| Handymen | |
| Brad Ryno - SirFixALot@hotmail.com 206 696 5007 Brad has worked for several of my clients. Brad is a past high school math teacher and is very meticulous in his work and cleans up well afterwards. | |
| HouseDoctors - There's no need to call several craftsmen for all of your home improvements and repairs - with one call, we can do it all. 1 800 947 2294 | |
| Mr Handyman - Give your 'to do' list of projects big or small to Mr Handyman. Call 206 522 1213. 1 877 674 2639 "On Time. Done Right." | |
| Robbie Truva - Highly skilled repair experts. Dependable and reliable service. Residential and commercial. You shop, we shop or together. Credit cards accepted. Competitive pricing and great value. Your 'To Do' List Solution robbie@hometask.com 206 849 3182 206 763 6800 fax 206 763 6883 15200 52nd Ave S Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98188 | |
| Shirey Handyman Service - Repair, installation, maintenance, small remodels, aging in place, realtor services. 425 392 8301 | |
| Tomas Alva - Tomas Alva tomas@alivox.net 206 235 2417 Request a CD of photos of past and current projects. | |
| Hardwood Floors | |
| Builders Interiors - Builders Interiors 17802 134th Ave NE Suite 11 Woodinville, WA 98072 buildersinteriors.com Ph. 425-488-7777 Fax 245-488-2323 | |
| European Hardwood Floors - Hardwood flooring Installation and sanding Stair work and restoration 425 445 2987 | |
| Salisbury Woodworking - Tom Salisbury loves the warmth that natural wood floors bring to a home. Contact Tom at 206 842 9500 toms@salisburywoodworking.com | |
| Superfloors - Welcome to Super Floors, we provide home builders and home buyers with quality flooring products backed by superior service. We emphasize quality, integrity, and professionalism. And our ultimate goal is complete satisfaction for both you and your customers. 12511 131st Ct NE Kirkland, WA 98034 425 823 5332 6911 South 196th Street Kent, Washington 98032 253 872 3555 Fax 253 872 6519 | |
| Valley Floor Company - 25423 74th Ave S Kent WA 98032 253 852 7008 | |
| Washington Floor & Tile Co - 19510 144th Ave NE #E3 Woodinville, WA 98072 425 485 0726 | |
| Zvara Custom Wood Floors - Beautiful wood floors are their specialty. 'Better-than-New' Refinishing They offer non-toxic, environmentally friendly products and only use wood from sustainably managed forests. 425 864 4563 | |
| Hotels | |
Downtown Hotels - Downtown Hotels Seattle offers great rates on over 50 hotels in the heart of Seattle. All of our hotels have been approved by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection. All hotels offer a generous savings off of regular hotel rack rates. Book securely online for great rates on hotels in Seattle's downtown district!
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| Seattle Hotel Service - Find Hotels and Accommodations in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Hotel Service offers lodging and hotel accommodations in Seattle Washington. Book online and save on your Seattle accommodations. | |
| South Seattle Hotels - Welcome to South Seattle! South Seattle Hotels offers the best rates on hotels near South Seattle, Washington. | |
Stadium Hotel Network - Qwest field is home to the Seattle Seahawks! Enjoy quick access to Qwest Field with a stay through the Stadiun Hotel Network. Enjoy the game or everything downtown Seattle and the waterfront has to offer for your visit!
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| Insurance | |
| Robert Blackett - Farmers - Call Robert Blackett at Farmers Insurance for all of your insurance needs. Robert is at 206 965 9684 and robert@theblackettagency.com. Knob and tube wiring Post and pier foundation Manufactured as well as mobile homes Extended replacement on most homes or appraisal amount Homeowners with a water loss in the last 3 years Same-day binder if requested prior to 3 pm. | |
| Jewelry | |
Green Lake Jewelry Works - At Green Lake Jewelry Works, they make the finest quality custom jewelry, specializing in unique and unusual engagement rings and wedding bands. Their staff of over 35 designers and jewelry professionals is dedicated to artistry, fine craftsmanship and innovation. Located by the Northgate Mall.
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Turgeon-Raine Jewellers - They have been serving the discriminating jewelry buyer since 1982, offering you an unparalleled experience in taste, style and elegance. Ask for Jerry Raine!
TURGEON-RAINE JEWELLERS
1407 FIFTH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
206.447.9488 or 1.800.678.0120
jewellers@turgeonraine.com
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| Painters | |
| 4 Seasons Pro Painting - You love your home, and you want it to look its best. That¿s why when you¿re needing your home painted, you want house painting contractors that not only care about your home as you do, but also care about you as a person. We can help you with wallpaper, interior painting, exterior painting, striping and removal of paint, and many other things as well. Call today for a free, no-obligation estimate! 425-466-5469 * fourseasonspropainting@yahoo.com | |
| Colour Painting Construction - Colour Painting and Construction, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. We are a residential and commercial painting company that has been serving the Puget Sound region since 1988. Colour Painting is not just any painting company, we are a partner in your project goals. No matter how large or small a job is, we know quality makes the difference. 218 Main Street, #234 Kirkland, WA 98033 425-828-7881 nathan@colourpaintingconstruction.com | |
| Elegant Painting - Top quality residential painting, specializing in homes on the eastside. 425 208 1745 MyHouse@elegantpainting.com 11717 NE 144th Pl Kirkland, WA 98034 | |
| NW Painting - If you are looking for quality, trustworthy painters, you need look no further. We are a family owned and operated 3rd generation painting business that specializes in all phases of painting. We also do drywalling, texturing, interior and exterior, and pressure washing just to name a few. We are licensed, bonded and insured and have a long list of references available on request. Gino 425-444-6735 OR 206-328-3439 nwpaint@comcast.net | |
| Seattle Painting - Tim's Painting WARRANTY!!! We provide a three year limited warranty. You can call us anytime within the three years after project completion date and our painting contractor will contact you within 24 hours. Three year warranty is limited to free touch up for painting project. WE ARE LICENSED, INSURED, AND BONDED 17310 33rd Pl W Lynnwood, WA. 98037 Direct: (206)817-1716 Phone: (206)650-8545 Fax:(425)787-8564 | |
| Seattle Painting & Decorating - Free color consultation for painting projects over $2,000. Residential Commercial Interior Exterior 206 433 1750 Fax 206 433 1765 customerservice@seattlepaintanddecorating.com | |
| Uniquepd.com - For 10 years, our passion in contemporary creative design has inspired us to continually bring our best to making your home or work space look fantastic! Our main objective is to enhance the looks of your living and work quarters to their best potential. 206 240 9200 info@uniquepd.com | |
| Photographers | |
| Dan Achatz - Dan Achatz is one of Seattle's best known, and most prolific real estate photographers. His work can be seen regularly in many of the regions featured real estate magazines. 206 612 2830 dan@danachatz.com | |
Dennis Huckaby Photography - Dennis Huckaby Photography provides all kinds of services to complete your real estate marketing project - staging, photography, website design and Video Walkthrough.
Call Dennis at 818-632-5992
contact@huckabyphotography.com
Dennis worked in Hollywood for years and is tremendously talented! Great pictures sell houses!
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| Image Arts Photo - ImageArts photography uses state of the art photographic equipment and techniques to create unique images of your listings that will sell the home quickly. Our HD video/virtual tours are another great addition. ***You can pay at closing!!! William Feemster 425.221.2865 Rainy Day Sample: http://www.imageartsphoto.com/listing/danielle9121/index.html | |
Scott Chytil Photography - See 'Before & After Staging'.
According to the National Association of Realtors, 84% of home buyers go online to search for their new home. Most people are viewing real estate listings online to determine if it's worth their time to visit the property.
Having professional photos taken is going to increase the chance that a listing is looked at for a longer time, which increases the chance of a visit.
scott@chytilphoto.com
425 417 0869
6598 163rd Pl SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
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Seattle Real Estate Photos - My name is Amanda Tomczyk. I'm a professional lifestyle photographer. My specialties include people and lighting. I love photographing homes and creating images that accentuate the natural light. Photographing the interiors of homes presents fun challenges that I really enjoy tackling.
luminescentphotography@comcast.net
206 313 0378
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Vista Estate Imaging - Vicaso is committed to making your listing stand out with our full service, 100% High Dynamic Range TrueView imaging system. Currently we serve thousands across the US that depend on exceptional quality, one day turn around and unbeatable prices. Vicaso's simple, all-inclusive service begins with our professional photographers, the convenient MyTours account to manage your TrueView+iFlyer marketing solutions and you have the freedom to modify and customize your iFlyer property website anytime.
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| Plumbers | |
| Aurora Plumbing & Electric - Serving north King and south Snohomish counties since 1960 Free estimates. Call for appointment. plumbmaster@auroraplumbing.com Seattle 206 364 1140 Lynnwood 425 778 9020 Bothell 425 286 1000 1 800 470 1760 Showroom 14330 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 | |
| Fischer Plumbing - Fischer Plumbing adheres to a service philosophy founded on the understanding that people deserve to be treated with utmost respect by those who enter their homes. Everyone in the company strives to deliver a level of service excellence that will make people want to work with us again and recommend us with confidence to friends and neighbors. 206 783 4120 available in Redmond and on the Eastside Nicole Bordeaux Nicole@FischerPlumbing.com | |
| Innovative Plumbing Concepts - Darren Speaks 425 931 6689 Call for an estimate. 4310 127th Pl NE Marysville, WA 98271 Fax 360 386 8705 | |
| Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing - Still family owned after 100 years. Since 1908. Plumbing and sewer cleaning. 425 454 8153 206 633 1141 Larry Bellach larryb@jimdandysewer.com | |
| Mr Rooter - Call them for all of your plumbing and drain cleaning needs. Serving King and Snohomish Counties 800 845 3107 No phone estimates - but will come and do a free estimate at the property. | |
| O'Neill Plumbing - Since 1917. No big deal - call O'Neill! Tim O'Neill timo@oneillplumbing.biz 206 932 5283 fax 206 937 4563 6056 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136-1695 | |
| South County Plumbing - 24 Hour Emergency Service Service Repair Remodeling Residential Commercial Since 1970 425 775 7377 425 778 6092 800 481 7733 | |
| RELOCATION LINKS | |
| Bargain Network Homes - Check for bargain homes in your area. | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US Movers Guide - | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| RENTALS | |
| House Rentals - Search neighborhoods for house rentals. | |
| Rentals - Search thousands of classified listings from more than 150 major and local newspapers. | |
| Seattle Apartment Finders - Call 1 800 473 3733 for free personalized assistance in your rental search throughout Seattle and the Puget Sounc. | |
| Washington Rentals - Rent.com is your best bet for Washington apartments. | |
| Roofs | |
| Alpine Roof Care - Call 425 487 2884 or 1 800 256 9100 to have your roof cleaned or replaced. Specials: Cleaning $299 through 12/1/09 and $1000 off new roof installation good through 12/1/09. See website for details. | |
| Century Roofing - Serving Puget Sound since 1970 Call for same-day estimate 425 888 2343 | |
| Chet's Roofing & Construction - Over 30 years experience South King 253 887 0194 West Seattle 206 935 5617 Eastside 425 451 2086 1 877 611 1514 Senior discounts and Free Estimates | |
| Larry Haight's Residential Roofing Company - They also do gutters and skylights. 425 881 9771 | |
| North Creek Roofing - Specializing in residential re-roofing. Composition, single ply, shake, skylights, repairs 425 483 7986 | |
| Oasis Roofing Inc - 'We care about your business!' Roofing, siding, decks, windows, family owned & operated 1 877 927 4911 Seattle 206 399 6256 Eastside 425 738 8404 | |
| Overlake Roofing - info@overlakeroofing.com 866 838 roof 12930 NE 12th St Unit 4 Kirkland, WA 98034 Eastside 425 409 0079 Seattle 206 337 0077 | |
| Rock Roofing Inc - Call Scott Fisher at 425 486 8683 or scottjfisher@verizon.net for an estimate for cleaning or replacement. See website for financing details. Great record with BBB! | |
| Star Roofing and Constructions - Star Roofing crews are all experienced full-time employees and have been tested to be Master Shingle applicators for the CertainTeed "5 Star Extended Warranty." 425 290 7827 1 877 454 8883 | |
| Staging | |
| Home Stage Advantage - The best way to tap into emotion is to sell buyers a lifestyle. Set the scene to make your buyers believe that if they choose your home, they will have the privilege to cook a scrumptious meal in your gourmet kitchen, the luxury of a serene place to rest, the pleasure of cozying up with a good book by the fireplace. You get the idea. Buyers don't buy a house, they buy a lifestyle. Krista Jones 206 550 4318 info@homestageadvantage.biz | |
| How To Stage Your Own Home - Stage your home to appeal to your target market. Video narrative can emphasize neighborhood amentities like jogging trails, parks, schools, libraries, transportation, coffee shops, bistros, and more. See Carla on http://real-estate-video.info/property/how-to-stage-your-own-home/4XPM04PRUgc.html | |
| KCD Staging - Prospective buyers form an opinion within 90 seconds of entering your home. You have only one chance to make a first impression on them. Staging a home can be a significant factor in selling your property more quickly and for a higher price. Karen Cervarich 206.383.6767 karen@kcdstaging.com Additional Services Provided: Staging to Sell Staging to Live One Day Home Makeover New Homeowner Remodel & Design Consultation Paint and Color Consultations | |
| Modern Star design - Email us for an in-home estimate or tell us how much you want to pay and we'll develop a plan for you! We can create a stylish, modern look that is customized to meet any budget during these tough times. Tanya Thackeray Wilson tanya@modernstardesign.com Aaron Wilson aaron@modernstardesign.com 206 718 5938 | |
Set the Stage - As an ASP Accredited Staging Professional, Patty creates first impressions that last. She 'sets the stage' for her clients to achieve their goals of selling their home quickly or living well in their re-designed home. Patty explains that staged homes sell in 50% of the time and sell for 6.9% more than unstaged homes.
Ask about 60 Minute Stage, Day Stage and Blended Stage rates for Owner-Occuped Homes!
Call Patty today at 206 910 9314 or email her at info@setthestagewa.com.
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| Staging Supplies - For inexpensive staging supplies, go to JCPenney for bedding, towels, sheer curtains and rods, shower curtains, accessories and even art! Target and WalMart have good selections, too. Look for sales and free shipping. | |
| Magic | |
| A Man Named Pearl - Watch this inspiring story of the self-taught topiary artist, Pearl Fryar, of Bishopville, SC. Imagine a sunrise service in his Love, Peace and Goodwill Garden. His presence and art are a joy to the world. | |
| Artificial Intelligence - Ben Goertzel and the development of human-level artificial intelligence (strong AI). | |
| Crop Circle at Wiltshire - "The most complex crop circle design ever discovered in British fields" Richard Savill The 2008 ratchet design demonstrates the number seven, as notes within the diatonic scale. The whole structure is also a collection of numeric, musical and geometrical harmonies. The Wiltshire crop circle has been identified as the symbolic code for the first ten places of pi. | |
| David Merrill - David Merrill defended his Ph.D. in the Fluid Interfaces group at the MIT Media Lab. His background is in Cognitive & Computer Sciences and his work explores how our interactions with computation can leave the limitations of the desktop behind. Siftables is a platform for physical interaction with information & media. Each Siftable has sensing, feedback, and wireless communication capabilities, making them a mashup of tangible interface & sensor network. http://web.media.mit.edu/~dmerrill/ | |
| Dr. Richard Bartlett - www.matrixenergetics.com Experience the Wave - Healing at the Quantum Level Learn this system of healing and transformation Make instant physical, observable changes Requires no special training Teachable & transferable, this phenomenon is easily learned Supercharge any technique or system of healing Take your skills to a place you have never seen before Check out www.Matrixmatters.com!! | |
| Elegant Universe - In his book 'The Elegant Universe', Brian Greene explains why string theory might hold the key to unifying the four forces of nature. | |
| Grey School and Oberon Zell - Online School of Wizardry hosted by Headmaster Oberon. http://www.oberonzell.com/ | |
| Jill Bolte Taylor - Who Are We? Really? - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain in 1996. She's the National Spokesperson for the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center and travels the country as the Singin' Scientist. In addition, she's the Consulting Neuroanatomist for the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI), which uses protons (rather than photons) to battle cancer. She also creates stained glass brains! | |
| Magic and the Brain - Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde, researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ, looked at the neuroscience of magic in an article for Nature Reviews Neuroscience called "Attention and Awareness in Stage Magic." Teller was one of the coauthors for a field some researchers are calling magicology, the mining of stage illusions for insights into brain function."Magicians were taking advantage of these cognitive illusions long before any scientist identified them." | |
| Magic School - Join Jeff for the most enjoyable, inspiring and informative learning experiences in the world of magic... There really is a secret to better magic, and it's different for each performer. The real secrets of magic are not to be found in books or videos. They are passed from mentor to student. His program caters to your individual performing style and abilities. You get personal attention from many of the top magicians in the world as you enjoy the wonders of the magic capital of the world! | |
| Metaverse Roadmap - What happens when video games meet Web 2.0? When virtual worlds meet geospatial maps of the planet? When simulations get real and life and business go virtual? When you use a virtual Earth to navigate the physical Earth, and your avatar becomes your online agent? What happens is the metaverse. Taking its name from the immersive virtual world imagined by Neal Stephenson in his visionary novel, Snow Crash, the Metaverse Roadmap (MVR) is the first public ten-year forecast and visioning survey... | |
| Nanotechnology - NSTI Nanotech 2009 is the world's largest and most anticipated annual nanotechnology conference and expo. Now in its 12th year, they expect over 5,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors. 3/3-3/7/09 Houston | |
| Open Cog for AGI - OpenCog aims to provide research scientists and software developers with a common platform to build and share artificial intelligence programs. The long-term goal of OpenCog is acceleration of the development of beneficial Artificial General Intelligence, a goal which includes developing tools and protocols for AGI safety. The field of scientific and philosophical investigation and software engineering termed AGI is an interdisciplinary, whole-systems-focused approach. | |
| Ray Kurzweil's Newsletter - If you want to keep up with the latest in all sorts of cutting edge technologies including virtual humans, nanotechnology, quantum dots, quantum computing, bioengineering and much more. I suggest you sign up for Ray Kurzweil's daily or weekly news letter from KurzweilAI. It's the best way I know of to stay on top of the very latest developments in AI related science. http://www.ordinarymagic.com/v-people/ | |
| Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland - Rosslyn Chapel was dedicated in 1450 by William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney. Rosslyn's extraordinary architecture and carvings have inspired generations and insured its fame throughout centuries. It has a corn carving from North America, which wasn't 'discovered' until 42 years later in 1492. | |
| Steve Turnidge - Force of the Universe - Steve Turnidge is a philosopher, audio master, musician, artist, friend, genius & gift to the world. Ars Divina is an umbrella organization dedicated to transformation via positive artistic & technological skills. "Mastering your music is like mastering your life. It's amazing what happens when you clean up the noise, maximize your good work, and have your music sparkle and shine like you really want it to." "Everything happens at exactly the right time...and this is a remarkable time!" | |
| TED Technology Entertainment Design - Their mission: Spreading ideas. They believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives & ultimately, the world. So they're building a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas & each other. The TED Conference is still the heart of TED. More than a 1,000 people attend and the content has expanded to include science, business, the arts and global issues. | |
Wizard Azanon - Everything in the Universe is alive with its own unique consciousness. The Cosmos are full of deep wisdom and magic. This is a time in Earth's magnificent evolution where we are breaking free of a self-shadowed sleepiness & evolving into our true luminescence. In this emergence, we are lifting into a new way of being, understanding more fully the creation around us as well as inside us, for truly there is no separation. I have been given specific energy activations to assist in this awakening.
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| WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge System - Mathematica has been a great success in very broadly handling all kinds of formal technical systems and knowledge. But what about everything else? What about all other systematic knowledge? All the methods and models, and data, that exists? Fifty years ago, when computers were young, people assumed that they'd quickly be able to handle all these kinds of things. And that one would be able to ask a computer any factual question, and have it compute the answer. Stephen Wolfram May 2009 | |
