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Occasional observations, musings and commentary from William P. Barrett, a well-traveled newcomer to the Puget Sound area

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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

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Seattle-area charities turned 2-cent pills into $10.64 pills

Posted on December 2, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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“Magical accounting” helped make nonprofits look too good

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Posted in Seattle charities | Tagged 200 largest charities, albendazole, Crista Ministries, deworming pills, Forbes, Fremont Seattle, mebendazole, New To Seattle, Pilgrim Africa, World Concern, World Vision | 6 Replies

They still drive politely in Seattle–and still not very well

Posted on September 2, 2011 by William P. BarrettJune 11, 2015

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City falls even lower in Allstate safe-driver rankings

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Posted in Seattle drivers | Tagged Allstate, Bellevue, Best drivers, New To Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, worst drivers | 5 Replies

Talking trash in Seattle

Posted on August 31, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Confusion about recycling rules extends to those doing the collecting

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Posted in Seattle trash | Tagged Israel Defense Force, New To Seattle, recycling, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle recycle, Seattle recycling, Seattle trash, trash | 3 Replies

Seattle’s funky Fremont area is named after a war criminal

Posted on August 17, 2011 by William P. BarrettAugust 17, 2011

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John C. Frémont during his colorful life was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer.

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged California, Center of the Universe, Frémont, Fremont neighborhood, Fremont Troll, John C. Fremont, Lenin statue, Manifest Destiny, Mexican War, New To Seattle, San Rafael, war criminal | 9 Replies

The dark underside of Seattle elections

Posted on August 5, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Why are so many “security measures” needed, including public video?

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Posted in Seattle image, Seattle politics | Tagged August 16 election, Ballot, Camden, Camden County, Chicago, Cook County, election fraud, King County Washington, New To Seattle, Seattle, Seattle election, Sherril Huff, voter fraud | 1 Reply

My dog’s death in Seattle trigggers thoughts about economics

Posted on July 29, 2011 by William P. BarrettJune 3, 2015

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Her nearly 15 years cost exactly $36,846.24,

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle dogs | Tagged Albuquerque, allocation of resources, basset hound, California veterinarian, cost of death, cost of dog ownership, health care debate, iiPhone, illegal veterinarian practices, New To Seattle, pentobarbita, pooper-scooper, Roswell Incident, Seattle, Seattle dogs, Seattle mass transit, Starbucks, twisted stomach | 7 Replies

Is Comcast headquartered near Lake Woebegon?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by William P. BarrettJune 11, 2015

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Too bad the company isn’t as funny as Garrison Keillor.

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Posted in Seattle economy, Seattle infrastructure | Tagged A Prairie Home Companion, bicycle, bicycling, cable guy, CenturyLink, Charlton Heston, Comcast, customer service, Fremont Bridge, Garrison Keillor, Lake Woebegon, New To Seattle, Seattle, Seattle cable service, Seattle trash rules, TiVo, William P. Barrett | 3 Replies

Why is Seattle so defensive about its weather?

Posted on July 8, 2011 by William P. BarrettJune 27, 2015

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Some actually apologize for it to a total stranger like me.

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Posted in Seattle weather | Tagged Fred Meyer, Houston, Los Angeles weather, Minneapolis, Mount Rainier, New To Seattle, rain, Seattle culture, Seattle rain, Seattle weather, Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, sunscreen, William P. Barrett | 3 Replies

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