http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:27:22 -0700 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:28:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Ballard?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner In part five of this series, we make our way over the bridge and into Ballard ... a neighborhood so hip, so historical, and so out there on its own (that's a good thing), it's easy for newcomers to forget it's part of Seattle.  ... visitors community art culture out & about shopping Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:28:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Ballard?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Queen-Anne?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner The Seattle Center // Courtesy www.seattle.govGreetings, Seattleites and curious out-of-towners.  We're about embark on the fifth leg of our expedition through Seattle, designed to help you uncover or rediscover the best the city has to offer.&... visitors community culture out & about Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:45:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Queen-Anne?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Belltown?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Olympic Sculpture Park // Courtesy www.seattle.govWelcome to part four in a series designed to get newcomers exploring each and every neighborhood in Seattle.  And for you weathered Seattleites, think of this less as a scavenger hunt and more a... visitors community art culture out & about Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:55:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Belltown?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Capitol-Hill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner   The view from Volunteer Park // Courtesy www.seattle.govThe journey continues ... or begins, depending on who you are.  Now that you've had time to do up the U-District and frolic around Fremont, it's time to cavort through streets of Cap... visitors community art culture out & about shopping Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:53:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Capitol-Hill?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Fremont?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner The Fremont Troll // Photo by Shiwani SrivastavaLast week marked the kick-off of a series designed to help newcomers explore Seattle.  Of course, seasoned Seattleites eager to rediscover some of the city's urban treasures can come along for the... visitors community art culture out & about Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:31:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Fremont?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-the-UDistrict?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner The Japanese Garden // Photo courtesy www.seattle.gov If you’re new in town, welcome to Seattle!  Now it’s time for you to get out …Out and about, that is. This marks the first piece in a series about the various neighborhoo... visitors community culture food out & about outdoors Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:47:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Seattle-101-Four-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-the-UDistrict?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Meet-other-foodies-at-cooking-classes-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Learn the basics or master the art cooking at a class// © Andi Berger - Fotolia.comI recently embarked on a 30-day experiment that involves only eating things that I cook from scratch -- something that wouldn't have been possible in my tiny, ov... community food out & about Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:26:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Meet-other-foodies-at-cooking-classes-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Exploring-Seattle-one-farmers-market-at-a-time?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner A Seattle farmers market // Courtesy CCFMSeattle is the land of plenty when it comes to amazing farmers markets and organic grocery stores.  If you're new in town, checking out the different markets isn't just a great way to get fresh, localy gr... out & about Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:10:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Exploring-Seattle-one-farmers-market-at-a-time?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d8-5-signs-youve-become-a-true-Seattleite?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle at sunrise // Courtesy www.wsdot.wa.govThere's a very strange thing that happens when you move to a new city.  For a few years, everything feels shiny and interesting and new.  You notice the oddities, smile at the different ways p... community culture Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:35:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d8-5-signs-youve-become-a-true-Seattleite?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Seattle-101-What-are-the-main-tourist-attractions-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle's Pike Place Market by night // www.seattle.govIf you're new in town, chances are the last thing you want to do is look like a tourist.  In fact, you're probably more eager to explore Seattle's lesser-known gems instead of hopping on a ... visitors art culture out & about entertainment Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Seattle-101-What-are-the-main-tourist-attractions-in-Seattle?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d30-UPDATE-How-to-beat-the-Seattle-heat-Jersey-style?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle experienced its hottest day on record this summer// (c) Stephen Finn - www.fotolia.comUPDATE: Earlier this summer, I wrote a post about Seattle's unseasonably hot weather, along with suggestions on how to beat the heat like we did back in Ne... community culture out & about weather Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:33:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d30-UPDATE-How-to-beat-the-Seattle-heat-Jersey-style?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Seattle-101-Is-Seattle-really-as-rainy-as-everyone-says?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Another gray day in Seattle // Courtesy www.seattle.govIt's hard to mention Seattle to outsiders without someone cracking a joke about umbrellas, rain slickers, galoshes, or various other rain accoutrements that Seattleites barely use.So if you're ne... outdoors weather Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:00:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Seattle-101-Is-Seattle-really-as-rainy-as-everyone-says?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Culture-101-What-food-is-Seattle-known-for?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle is known for its salmon // © NiDerLander - Fotolia.comNew York's known for its pizza, Boston's got baked beans, and you can't leave New Orleans without trying the gumbo. But if you're new in Seattle -- or just passing through -- wha... visitors culture food Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:22:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Culture-101-What-food-is-Seattle-known-for?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Seattle-rings-in-Americas-birthday-in-style-all-day-long?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle celebrates the 4th of July // (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)July 4th has a very particular feel to it in New York and New Jersey -- BBQs in backyards and on rooftops, bonfires on the shore, fireworks at the Statue of Liberty, and historic... events community out & about Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:43:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Seattle-rings-in-Americas-birthday-in-style-all-day-long?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d3-NBC-delays-live-sports-coverage-on-the-West-Coast--again?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Andy Roddick plays a return to Andy Murray during their Wimbledon semifinal match on July 3, 2009 //(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)UPDATE: This match ended at 10:45 a.m. PST.  NBC will not air it on TV until 12:00 p.m. PST.Tennis, anyone?  W... events entertainment news Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:07:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d3-NBC-delays-live-sports-coverage-on-the-West-Coast--again?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Scenic-beginners-hikes-in-the-Seattle-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Hike through a wildflower meadow at Mt. Rainier // Photo courtesy National Parks ServiceIf you're new to Seattle, it's time to take a hike.  Now that summer's in full swing, you may have noticed that Seattleites are emerging from hibernation, t... out & about outdoors Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:49:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Scenic-beginners-hikes-in-the-Seattle-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Seattle-fashion-dos-and-donts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Hiking boot couteur // © Marcel Mooij - Fotolia.comSeattleites are notorious (er, famous?) for their casual attire.  For better or for worse, they're known for wearing their versatile uniform of fleece vests and hiking boots (or sandals an... culture Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:39:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Seattle-fashion-dos-and-donts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Great-patios-and-decks-to-get-your-drink-on-outdoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner The patio at Linda's Tavern /// www.citysearch.comSome of my fondest memories of the East Coast involve humid summer nights spent in the company of friends, sipping a drink outdoors ... on beaches, in backyards, on roofs, and at bars with beauti... out & about Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:32:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Great-patios-and-decks-to-get-your-drink-on-outdoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Four-summer-food-festivals-you-dont-want-to-miss?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Bite of Seattle 2009, July 17-19 at the Seattle CenterI know that I've waxed nostalgic about New York City cuisine on more than one occasion ... the pizza, the bagels, the Indian food, and even the pre-packaged snack cakes. But the more I get t... visitors events food out & about Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:07:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Four-summer-food-festivals-you-dont-want-to-miss?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d3-How-to-beat-the-Seattle-heat-Jersey-style?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner Seattle's summer is off to a hot start // (c) Stephen Flnn - www.fotolia.comSeattle's summer is off to a hot start.  In fact, Seattlest reported that Seattle's weather beat L.A.'s (for a few short days out of the year, that is).So what's a Seat... out & about Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-345-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner~y2009m6d3-How-to-beat-the-Seattle-heat-Jersey-style?cid=exrss-Seattle-Newcomer-Examiner