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An iPod or Xbox world's fair?
Not yet. The world still likes real-world expos, and two nearby regions, the Silicon Valley (with Arnold Schwarzenegger leading the way), and Edmonton, Alberta, are hoping to host a world's fair by 2020.
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Following a familiar script at city hall budget time
The City Council plays Mom, dispensing warm cookies, while the mayor is stingy old Dad. Haven't we seen this act before?
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UW prof explores how internet is changing Muslim nations
Despite up and downs, the trend is toward greater freedom of information and political liberalization.
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OneAmerica Votes sees its efforts pay off in Murray-Rossi race
The new immigrant-voter group helped boost Latino voter turnout in support of Sen. Patty Murray. Now it plans to help hold elected officials accountable.
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Amid cuts, city council achieves some budget restorations
As budget chair, I found this to be the most difficult year yet, but the city and the council found ways to protect the highest priorities.