How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World by William Cohan. Long history of Goldman through the 20th century, but worth it to set the stage. Ezra Klein's blog. And +1 on Frontline.

Gregoires punting on the latest round of legislation has thrown the dispensaries in WA out of compliance with federal law, and thus they do have negative exposure to federal (and state and local) law enforcement. All of the dispensaries I have heard about having issues have been in Spokane, which is a different region than Seattle for federal law enforcement. For example, there are both Seattle and Spokane offices of the FBI, and I would imagine the DEA as well, as well as different federal prosecutors offices. I'd imagine that there is some gray area around the sensibilities of the federal prosecutors and law enforcement relative to the area they operate in and the politics thereof. So, while technically they are certainly at risk, it's probably a wait and see approach. Or, you could do what I do and have a bearded hippy in a 4runner come to you as your dispensary. I'd check out the monthly Farmer Market held in Seattle, and advertised in the Stranger. And stock up ;)

Drinking excessively is ultimately a aggressive, to self and others, act of the ego. As such, you are not going to talk anyone out of doing so until they internalize the need to do so. Confronting/asking/begging them about it only fans the egos flames.

shrooms and REI rental gear. dawg.

beer.

I've gotta point to Fnarf's answer, in a round about fashion. It's not really about the living situation as much as it is about the owner. I've had dogs my whole life, in living situations from a 10 acre farm to the edge of Mt Rainer National Park, to Boren and University. If you are willing to make the commitment of time and effort that a dog requires, which to do it right really is akin to taking on any other full time relationship, the living situation shouldn't matter all that much-especially with a appropriate breed choice. That is, to do right by the dog, society, and yourself, be sure you have the time to interact with the dog as it will require, in order to be both mentally and physically happy. Not to overstate the case, but having a dog that others will not hate (possibly justifiably so), is a lot of work.

If you want companionship primarily, I would strongly recommend getting a older dog from the shelter. They aren't as cute as puppies, but they typically don't shit all over the house, and I've always found shelter dogs are great. If I'm not reading to much into it, they've always seemed real grateful to get bailed out of jail.

Oyster Dome just south of Bellingham. Views are phoenomenal, as it sits in the Chuckanut Mountains just north of Bow. You can see the SJ islands, Coastal Mt's in BC, and the Skagit Flats from the edge of a ~300( or more) foot cliff. It's only drawback is it's pretty short if you are looking for training as well.

Those who are urging you to not quit, or that your case doesn't merit a attorneys time are morans (get it?).

This is clearly a hostile work environment, and you are NOT legally or "morally" obligated to put up with it, by ant stretch of the imagination. Comlain to the federal EOC, plus any relevant local or state bodies, be sure your documentation is unimpeachable, and quit. Apply for unemployment due to a hostile environment, and find a good lawyer. These actions are your rights, not any sort of cop out or failure to appreciate what you have. Hopefully you are in WA, yes?

thumbs up 20 some odd years ago. haven't been lately.

Tim Eyman