Jan 15
Just saying commented on A Short Film About the Bullitt Center.
@3: Office buildings use more of some things and less of others. Net zero water may be easier in an office, although there is only parking for bikes in the Bullitt Center and showers on every floor, so tenants may shower a fair bit. But on the energy side, there will likely be significantly higher demand than a residential building would require. Think 30-50 computers per floor. And eliminating toxics would be equally challenging in any setting.
Dec 7, 2012
Just saying commented on Have You Ever Thrown a Drink in Someone's Face?.
21st birthday. Way too many shots down my gullet already, when a friend came with one more. I said no way. He said, "down it, pussy." I took the shot and threw it in his face. Then promptly began vomiting.
Oct 22, 2012
Just saying commented on Initiative 1240: A Sucker Punch to Public School Kids.
Actually, charter schools have been proven effective. That's why 42 states allow them.
They don't always work, but in many cases they do achieve good results - especially for kids from poor families.
It's clear our public school system is failing. So yes, I want to try something new. It's not a panacea but charters have been shown to work in other states around the country.
And I'm guessing none of the critics above have kids in Washington State public schools.
Or we could just follow the WEA and teach to the test. That seems to be working really well.
They don't always work, but in many cases they do achieve good results - especially for kids from poor families.
It's clear our public school system is failing. So yes, I want to try something new. It's not a panacea but charters have been shown to work in other states around the country.
And I'm guessing none of the critics above have kids in Washington State public schools.
Or we could just follow the WEA and teach to the test. That seems to be working really well.
Oct 22, 2012
Just saying commented on Initiative 1240: A Sucker Punch to Public School Kids.
Washington has some great schools but on average, we aren't doing very well. We are 38th in the country for on-time graduation, 41st in eighth-grade algebra (you must take algebra before high school to have sufficient credit for college), 1 in 4 students drop-out, and we are one of the few states where the achievement gap is still growing. Our region is 6th in the nation in terms of jobs that will demand a post-secondary degree but only 18% of students who start ninth grade in WA actually graduate from college within six years of starting. With results like these, we should be open to new approaches.
Jul 9, 2012
Just saying commented on Please Be Careful Opening Your Car Door on Busy Streets.
1) Drivers are liable for opening their doors safely. Your friend has a legal case.
2) Sharrows mean share the lane. No need to stay to the right, especially where there are parked cars. I always ride out of range of opening doors to avoid being doored.
2) Sharrows mean share the lane. No need to stay to the right, especially where there are parked cars. I always ride out of range of opening doors to avoid being doored.
May 28, 2012
Just saying commented on Should We Reinstitute a Military Draft?.
We should require national service, with the military being one of several options.
Apr 18, 2012
Just saying commented on Teamsters Tell Gael Tarleton to Cease and Desist in the 36th.
Sue Evans is to media as Dungeness is to crab. Fantastic. And even better with lemon and butter.
Apr 3, 2012
Just saying commented on My Dad's a Vet, Therefore I Know a Metric Shit-Ton About Women's Health.
Just keep saying it: "Republicans hate women."
Repeat until November.
Repeat until November.
Mar 20, 2012
Just saying commented on Noel Frame.
Don't be fooled by Gael. When tough votes came to her at the Port, she voted to the right. Not progressive enough to represent the 36th.
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