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It's not as big as Costco, but with a few acres inside devoted to sporting goods, Sports Authority http://www.sportsauthority.com/ definitely has a better selection. If you're looking for something...
It's not as big as Costco, but with a few acres inside devoted to sporting goods, Sports Authority http://www.sportsauthority.com/ definitely has a better selection. If you're looking for something obscure, it's best to start someplace big enough to have a little of everything. It's also a good place to browse, to see the newer versions of things I used as a kid. The don't waste their time of many of the low-quality, cheap versions of things found in more mainstream department stores, which is to their credit.
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If you want to rapidly make a large amount of undeveloped land look "lived in" this would be a good place to go. They cut a lot of corners -- they don't even have a web site! -- and seem to have...
If you want to rapidly make a large amount of undeveloped land look "lived in" this would be a good place to go. They cut a lot of corners -- they don't even have a web site! -- and seem to have some of the lowest prices around. Their five acres of plants vary in quality and health, so carefully inspect what you consider purchasing to see how viable it is; if you have a good eye for plants, you might save a few dollars here. Many of the plants have weeds growing in the pots. Several potted plants are tipped on their sides or partially dead. So if you want to grab a bunch of plants and put them in the ground, you may provide the illusion that your garden hasn't been tended recently. Personally, I would hire an additional staff person to make daily rounds to keep the plants healthy, but of course it could cost more.
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Psychedelia http://www.epsychedelia.com/ seems like a scaled down version of something that should be near the corner of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco. It sell stickers, posters, incense,...
Psychedelia http://www.epsychedelia.com/ seems like a scaled down version of something that should be near the corner of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco. It sell stickers, posters, incense, jewelry and lots of other typical "Head Shop" (drug paraphernalia) fare. But their biggest concern seems to be pipes: hand blown glass pipes "for tobacco" bongs "for tobacco" and hookahs which might actually be for tobacco because they sell flavored hookah tobacco products.
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Safeway
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Retail Shopping
1645 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, Washington 98004
(425) 373-5263
I've heard that this location will get a remodel some day. They will probably need more than that, because their prices seem higher, and some members of their staff at the checkout lines -- not...
I've heard that this location will get a remodel some day. They will probably need more than that, because their prices seem higher, and some members of their staff at the checkout lines -- not only a couple, but definitely not all of them -- really don't seem to care if they do a good job, and when your groceries finally do get bagged, you may have to rebag them to make sure that your food isn't ruined. The selection of organic foods is poor, so for many, I recommend going elsewhere.
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They have tons of some types of toys, and seem to specialize with children -- not adolescents. This location seems to have a few cashiers who unfortunately seem on par with the intellectual...
They have tons of some types of toys, and seem to specialize with children -- not adolescents. This location seems to have a few cashiers who unfortunately seem on par with the intellectual capacity of children, but their management fortunately can help solve problems that may otherwise take far too long for the cashiers to solve, if they ever do. They do have some of the "cool" toys, slightly more complex and expensive than what you might find at Fred Meyer, for example, and requiring more attention form the kids, like Leapsters, Magz, lego sets with 'themes' and toy lightsabres. This is the sort of place that I would only bring a child under the most extreme of circumstance: they'll go nuts here!
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Have you ever had a really bad argument with a significant other and wondered if they knew what they looked like as they said things that hurt your feelings? Have you ever wanted to hook your...
Have you ever had a really bad argument with a significant other and wondered if they knew what they looked like as they said things that hurt your feelings? Have you ever wanted to hook your partner up to a polygraph? Dr. Gottman http://www.gottman.com/ does something like this; he shows what couples look like when they're arguing, helps them to see what they're not seeing or hearing -- like sincere attempts to connect -- and helps onlookers to understand what the couple is really doing. His methods may help you to experience a paradigm shift in your own perceptions, and help you to hold on to what is good and precious in life, but only if you listen! They also sell a home version of their "pulse monitor https://www.orderport.net/gottmancatalog/Slist.asp?pg=TOOLS&psg=PRO&v=OTHER&m=&ih=7 ".... I'm glad that Jerry Springer didn't think of it first!
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The 12th and Pine state-controlled liquor store is across the street from a police station, police parking lot, and cheap housing where people supposedly buy drugs. They're not supposed to sell...
The 12th and Pine state-controlled liquor store is across the street from a police station, police parking lot, and cheap housing where people supposedly buy drugs. They're not supposed to sell alcohol to people who can't walk a straight line to the register or who urinate in their pants on the way. The cashiers keep alcohol at the registers to wipe their hands after handling wet wads of cash handed to them from the pockets of the homeless. Some minors attempt to purchase alcohol with fake IDs, apparently made with the same equipment and materials used by the Department of Motor Vehicles, but sometimes they use a nicer font for the letters, or at least they used to do so. The vile drinks imbibed by panhandlers are hidden because it's more likely that they will steal a plastic flask of 100 proof Monarch Vodka than a $100 bottle of Scotch. If the doors open a minute late, or even if they don't, the "Breakfast Club" (the alcoholics who make a beeline to the gin and vodka when the store opens) tends to get irate; sometimes they rattle the doors when they want them to be unlocked. There are more cameras on the crew than the customers, perhaps because many who get liquor store jobs are alcoholics. The staff members sometimes get threats from irate customers, but actually are pretty safe at night because the hoods and winos don't want to mess with their 'dealers'.
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A professor lecturing in an introduction to Law class used to say "Why do we use all of these Latin terms? MORE MONEY. If we use these fancy Latin terms, clients will pay us more money." Some...
A professor lecturing in an introduction to Law class used to say "Why do we use all of these Latin terms? MORE MONEY. If we use these fancy Latin terms, clients will pay us more money." Some people think that greed has ruined the Legal system, that cases are often won by whomever spends the most money, and that those who don't have enough do not get justice. Nolo http://nolo.com/ has helped non-attorneys with do-it-yourself guides since 1971, in part because many people seem to have some of the aforementioned sentiments. Granted, sometimes it is best to hire an attorney -- many don't have time to glean necessary knowledge from books about the law when a legal problem arises. That said, many of their books are written by attorneys and allow the public to buy a $30 book instead of spending $200 or more per hour for an attorney to fill out some of the same forms that the books describe how to use. Also, their website is filled with tons of useful information. This is a company that has rocked the boat, and fought for their right to serve the public good -- not bad, for a corporation!
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The decor is like Mexico on LSD: overwhelming, harsh, South-of-the-border. The food is better than the typical hole-in-the-wall place, and at times surprising. They have added some extra touches...
The decor is like Mexico on LSD: overwhelming, harsh, South-of-the-border. The food is better than the typical hole-in-the-wall place, and at times surprising. They have added some extra touches to differentiate their food from the typical Mexican restaurant fare. Don't expect to find the place packed with natives, however, their innovations won't remind anyone of home. But it's a nice place to have a cheap date.
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Utrechthttp://www.utrechtart.com/ has been around since 1949; the Capitol Hill site is part of their chain. They sell some artist quality supplies, like Old Holland oil paints. They have their own...
Utrechthttp://www.utrechtart.com/ has been around since 1949; the Capitol Hill site is part of their chain. They sell some artist quality supplies, like Old Holland oil paints. They have their own like of materials as well. For art students, they sell a lot of pre-stretched canvases, though professionals usually strech their own. One of the nicer features of this place, in addition to its selection of art paper, is the fact that the prices are more reasonable than some other art supply stores.
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