Mariners book author to field questions May 10 at Third Place Books

Kent Sturgis' Epicenter Press of Kenmore recently released "Shipwrecked: A Peoples' History of the Seattle Mariners."

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Diabetes Dramatically on the Rise Among Teenagers

Nearly a quarter of American children and adolescents is developing type 2 diabetes or has already the disease, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in the journal Pediatrics. Diabetes and other metabolic conditions seem to spread more rapidly among the young and are harder to treat than in adults. The...

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Blogs 2:23 PM May 23, 2012 Timi Gustafson, R.D., a Community Blog

Regrets

When it comes to conflict we probably share some regrets.   Regret for the things we said, regret for the things we didn't say, and certainly regret for more than our share of poor reactions.  I saw this article a long time ago and stashed it away to share with you when it felt right.  It feels right;...

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Blogs 6:00 PM May 20, 2012 Conflicts of Interest, a Community Blog

Fresh Farmers Market Frittata

I love making frittatas. In my house I'm known as ... "The Frittata Queen"! I can make them a million different ways and yet there is alway something similar. Farm fresh ingredients only need sea salt and black pepper to make it complete. The flavor that you get from Organically grown  leeks, broccoli, kale, onions,...

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Blogs 10:28 AM May 20, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

The True Cost of Healthy Eating

A common argument why Americans don’t eat better is that healthy food costs too much. A new study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) attempts to dispel this widely held belief by comparing the prices of healthy and less healthy foods. When analyzing costs per calorie, per edible gram and per average portion sizes, some highly...

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Blogs 5:10 PM May 17, 2012 Timi Gustafson, R.D., a Community Blog

Stigmatization Makes It Harder to Overcome Obesity

Obesity rates may be on the rise worldwide, but thinness continues to be the standard for physical beauty and attractiveness. Conversely, obesity is often linked with poor body image and low self-esteem, which only adds to the struggle with weight and weight-related health problems. “Modern Western culture emphasizes thinness, denigrates excess weight and stigmatizes obese...

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Blogs 11:46 AM May 16, 2012 Timi Gustafson, R.D., a Community Blog

Poor Behavior #12: Lack of Openness or Honesty

When people don’t know what’s happening they often get a movie going in their head that helps them explain the situation.  The film versions they conjure up are rarely romantic comedies; rather, most resemble horror movies with terrible endings.  A lack of honesty or openness at work can put everyone’s mental movie-making skills to the test....

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Blogs 6:56 AM May 16, 2012 Conflicts of Interest, a Community Blog

Safeway’s "Search For Our Next Chef" Competition Finals

This week is the finals for the Safeway Culinary Kitchens Search For Our Next Chef Competition. On May 16 in Safeway's Culinary Kitchens in Pleasanton, CA the 3 finalists for the event will compete using Safeway's 100% natural, signature brand Open Nature. The finalist were chosen after chefs from across the country competed in San...

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Blogs 8:44 AM May 15, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

DITCH AMBER! I’m saying NO TO DOMINO’S!

I have been biting my tongue since this news came out last week.  I was so upset when I saw so many people excited about the fact that Domino's Pizza had decided to "jump into the Gluten Free pizza game" in all of their locations.  They even admit that the ingredients are Gluten Free and...

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Blogs 8:50 AM May 14, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Poor Behavior #11: Having Unrealistic Expectations

Impracticable approaches to projects and tasks have certainly been the topic of many a gripe session between employees.  The conversation often begins with one of them busting out with, “He’s never even done this job before,” and the other person responding with, “Really! What does he know?!”   Having unrealistic expectations with your staff, boss, or...

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Blogs 12:16 PM May 9, 2012 Conflicts of Interest, a Community Blog

21 Acres retail market set to open May 3 offering locally-sourced farm product year-round

The long-anticipated 21 Acres retail market opens at noon May 3, featuring sustainable local, farm product. Located in the new green-built Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living at 13701 N.E. 171st St., Woodinville, the 21 Acres Market will be open year-round giving shoppers affordable options for fresh and value-added products and the opportunity to support local farmers.

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