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  Where the hell is the Chicken Fried Steak?

  0 0 The Wedgwood Broiler makes a nice chicken fried steak, in a setting that feels very delightfully midwestern. Can't speak to the quality of their bloody mary though. Matt answered in Eating Out about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  Who's got the best bagels in Seattle?

  0 0 The I Love New York Deli has the best bagels. They have the right combination of firmness and chewiness. Eltana comes in a close second with their wood-fired bagels. They have a nice density, and while I understand this is an intentional stylistic difference, they are a bit on the small side for my preference. Matt answered in Eating Out 3 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  What is the equivalent of the 3000 mile oil change for most motorcycles?

  0 0 There's plenty of regular maintenance to do on a motorcycle, much like with a car. One big difference if you have a chain driven motorcycle is to keep your drive train maintained through periodic inspection, lubing, adjusting, and replacing wear parts. Of course the owner's manual will have a comprehensive overview of the maintenance schedule. Here's an example from a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja (pdf document).  This particular bike recommends changing oil once a year or once every 7500 miles once it is broken in, whichever comes first.  I'd think if you were changing your oil yearly that you'd want to do so before the riding season begins, though I'd be interested to hear what other folks do. In my experience, my 250 cc motorcycle gets about 60 mpg in regular city riding.  For a single occupancy vehicle, this is certainly more efficient than a small car and competitive with the best hybrid cars.  Bigger motorcycles get lower gas mileage, but they still tend to be comparable to small cars.  As a rider, it is certainly my opinion that more of us should be considering motorycles over cars for single occupancy vehicles, though I may be a bit biased.   Matt answered in Cars & Motorcycles 3 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Escaping Seattle: Thailand ... Power?

  1 0 Pretty much any modern laptop's power cord includes an AC adapter that should work most anywhere in the world. Check that your adapter says it is good for 110 V - 240 V and 50-60 hz (pretty typical). All you need is an adapter for the plug itself so that it'll fit into a Thai outlet. I traveled around there a little this past year with an American-plugged laptop and used a Euro two-pin converter and did not have any difficulty with getting electric power into the laptop. I agree that surge protection is a good idea. Matt answered in Long Distance Travel 7 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Where can I find a trivia night host for hire?

  0 0 I think the trivia masters at the Ballard Loft can be hired for private events. I have no experience hiring them for a private event, but I find the trivia nights at the Ballard Loft to be fun. http://www.geekswhodrink.com/194/Private%20Events/ Matt answered in Other Entertainment 7 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Where can I go to hang with the dogs?

  1 0 The Seattle Animal Shelter takes volunteer dog walkers.  I have volunteered there in the past and it gave me a good chance to hang out with dogs while not owning one.  I'd recommend getting in touch with them. Matt answered in Dogs 8 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Where can I find a pair or cheap imitation Crocs?

  2 0 I bought myself a pair at Walgreens for $10 (I think). I use them primarily to go from my house to the garage and they get the job done just fine. Matt answered in Men's Fashion 8 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Can I use Roosevelt HS's track after school hours?

  1 0 I have run there before after hours with groups and it seems to be no problem. The Seattle Parks and Recreation website doesn't explicitly list RHS, but does make the following statement: We have an agreement with Seattle Public Schools that enables us to use each other's facilities when theirs are not in use for school purposes, and ours are not in use for scheduled programs. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/athletics/running.htm#synthetic Could just be that the RHS track isn't certified as 400 M. Matt answered in Playing Sports 8 months ago Answer and comment »

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  6 1 I think part of the issue is that cyclists are neither drivers nor pedestrians. We need to stop pretending that they can be categorized as one or the other. A longer term solution is to develop traffic laws that are mode-specific and friendly to all modes of transport. Matt commented 8 months ago

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  Any tips on running/jogging?

  3 0 Runner's World has a treasure trove of info for beginners.  I'd start there.  Also would recommend finding a local running store to get fitted for good shoes and to find out if there are any local running groups.  Running with the right group of people is a great way to improve your fitness. Matt answered in Fitness & Exercise 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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