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  Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
Seattle has an educated population: of Seattle's population over 25, 36% (vs. a national average of 24%) hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 93% (vs. 80% nationally) have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Seattle is often thought of as the home of grunge rock musicians like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Temple of the Dog, and Mudhoney, all of whom reached vast audiences in the early 1990s.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seattle   (5343 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Seattle metropolitan area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Seattle metropolitan area includes the city of Seattle, Washington; King County, Washington; and several surrounding cities and counties in the Puget Sound area.
Kitsap County: west of Seattle, separated from the city by Puget Sound; connected to Seattle by ferry and to Tacoma by the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Thurston County: southwest of Seattle, at the south end of Puget Sound
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Seattle-metropolitan-area   (218 words)

  
 Biological Monitoring Survey of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure among Pre-school Children in the Seattle ...
The objectives of this study were to assess OP pesticide exposure among children living in two different communities in the Seattle metropolitan area using urinary dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolite concentrations as biomarkers, and to identify possible risk factors for OP pesticide exposure of children through a parental interview.
The area is predominantly inhabited by middle- to upper middle-income families residing in single-family dwellings.
The results from this study indicate that nearly all children sampled in the Seattle metropolitan area had measurable DAP metabolites in their urine and that 70-75% had one of the two major metabolites (DMTP or DETP).
www.mindfully.org /Pesticide/Pesticide-Exposure-Preschool-Seattle.htm   (5006 words)

  
 Report: Housing Affordability in the Puget Sound Metropolitan Area Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In the last year, fewer than a fifth of the homes in the four-county area were sold at prices that could be afforded by a household earning 95 percent of the region’s median household income.
Seattle’s relative ranking among metropolitan areas suggests the magnitude of the problem.
Five metropolitan areas were selected for comparison with Seattle: Denver, the Twin Cities (Minnesota), Phoenix, Portland (Oregon), and San Jose.
www.researchcouncil.org /Reports/1998/Housing/housing%20overview.htm   (857 words)

  
 Metropolitan - AskTheBrain.com
Jeff Mirsepasy is experienced in handling the wide diversity of transactions which come from our location in the Seattle metropolitan area and in a state whose economy exceeds the gross national product of many nations.
Metropolitan area fibre optic networks will be built in these towns to link up with the existing backbone network in the country.
The Peel region is located immediately south of the Perth metropolitan area and extends west from the flat coastal plain bordered by the Indian Ocean to the jarrah forests and rolling farm land of the Darling Range to the east.
www.askthebrain.com /metropolitan-.html   (426 words)

  
 FindLaw for Legal Professionals - Case Law, Federal and State Resources, Forms, and Code
[418 U.S. metropolitan areas in Washington are Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, and Everett.
It is the largest city in eastern Washington, with a population of 170,000 within the corporate limits and of approximately 200,000 in the overall metropolitan area.
This area extends approximately five miles to the west and south and 10 miles to the north and east of the center of the city.
caselaw.lp.findlaw.com /cgi-bin/getcase.pl?navby=case&court=us&vol=418&invol=602   (14430 words)

  
 Seattle Washington Population - Seattle 4U
metropolitan region of Greater Seattle and is the largest city in Washington.
… In 2003 the population of the Seattle metropolitan area was 3142000; …
Seattle, Washington is an artistic, colorful and livable city.
www.riversedgeokc.com /seattle-washington-population.html   (491 words)

  
 History and Description of the Metropolitan Seattle Regional Area - Search Home and House Property Listings
The metropolitan city of Seattle supports a growing population of approximately 541,000, is located on Interstate-5 and is the county seat of King County, the 12th most populous county in the country with more than 1.7 million people.
In 1999, Fortune magazine called Seattle "one of the Top 10 cities in the United States to do business in." It isn't any wonder, given the fact that Seattle offers a skilled and highly educated workforce, manufacturing capability, low unemployment, cultural diversity and a vision for the future.
Tourists flock to this multi-dimensional area to stand in awe of majestic mountains and pristine lakes, while still enjoying the finer aspects of modern living and such amenities as coffee bars, opera, professional sports, art museums and unparalleled shopping.
seattle.moveup.com /experience.htm   (245 words)

  
 Seattle Press on Line: Traffic ‘toolbox’ reduces regional congestion, new study shows
The TTI study points out that the Seattle metropolitan area’s "avoided delay" is the largest of all of comparable cities ranked as "large" in the study.
Due primarily to slower growth and other economic factors, congestion in our metropolitan area has fallen to ninth place.
The region has consistently ranked in the Top 5 most congested areas in recent years — a major indicator that transportation investments have failed to keep pace with growth.
www.seattlepress.com /print-10308.html   (500 words)

  
 Seattle Pictures Forms Producer Advisory Board
Seattle Pictures has announced the formation of its Producer Advisory Board.
Seattle Pictures was founded in January 2001 to serve as a catalyst for building a major motion picture industry in the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
Seattle Pictures is actively seeking film projects and quality scripts from Seattle-based writers and producers.
www.writenews.com /2001/041801_seattle_pictures.htm   (335 words)

  
 Seattle metropolitan area -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Seattle metropolitan area includes the city of (additional info and facts about Seattle, Washington) Seattle, Washington; (additional info and facts about King County, Washington) King County, Washington; and several surrounding cities and counties in the (An inlet of the North Pacific in northwestern Washington State) Puget Sound area.
Seattle— (additional info and facts about Bellevue) Bellevue— (additional info and facts about Everett) Everett, WA PMSA
(A city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound south of Seattle) Tacoma, (A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific) WA PMSA
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/se/seattle_metropolitan_area.htm   (359 words)

  
 Seattle Metropolitan Regional Search - Home and House Listings and Information
Known as the Emerald City, there is no place like Seattle for quality of life, breathtaking scenery and affordable housing.
Located on the Puget Sound in the northwest corner of Washington State, the city of Seattle is a gleaming, cosmopolitan jewel made even more distinct by its most famous landmark, the Seattle Space Needle.
Seattle is surrounded by picture-perfect views of two major mountain ranges, the Olympic and Cascades, and numerous lakes, which offer an abundance of recreational opportunities.
seattle.moveup.com /index.html   (113 words)

  
 Seattle Press on Line - Minorities Still Less Likely to Get Mortgage Loan Approval
The report examined lending patterns for the nation as a whole, as well as for 50 specific metropolitan areas.
The report found that the disparity between white and minority denial rates for conventional loans decreased from 1998 to 1999 both in the Seattle metropolitan area and for the nation as a whole.
The report states that despite gains such as this, lower-income and minority borrowers still experience greater difficulty in obtaining a home loan than upper-income and white borrowers.
www.seattlepress.com /article-8771.html   (287 words)

  
 Traffic Conditions
Seattle's traffic congestion is among the worst in the nation sharing the same ranking as Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Expect gridlock if you are driving in the Seattle metropolitan area even on weekends.
In addition to the freeway system being clogged with traffic, most of the surface streets and thoroughfares in and around the Seattle metropolitan area are also clogged with bottlenecks and delays.
www.beautifulseattle.com /trffc.htm   (97 words)

  
 BSN Students: Clinical Placements - Transportation to Clinical Sites
Transportation to and from the clinical sites as well as the cost of the transportation (gasoline, bus pass, ferry fees) is the responsibility of the student.
We have clinical sites in the greater Seattle Metropolitan area as well as adjacent counties.
Clinical assignments are based on providing students with a variety of clinical experiences throughout the program; at times this necessitates travel time outside the Seattle area.
www.son.washington.edu /students/bsn_clinicalplacements_transportation.asp   (209 words)

  
 Metropolitan magazine links US
Metropolitan magazine links US Metropolitan magazine links US or references to metropolitan...
House Magazine is an elegant lifestyle publication celebrating the best of architecture and interior design in the New York metropolitan area.
Metropolitan magazine links US or references to the subject of metropolitan...
www.hopcottebooks.com /magazines/metropolitan.html   (213 words)

  
 Four Library Case Studies from University of Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Two of the libraries serve the university community, while two of the libraries serve particular neighborhoods in the Seattle area.
Three of the libraries were designed and built before computers became an essential part of libraries, and one (Bellevue) was built with computer use in mind.
The two university libraries have specific reading rooms that were studied, while the community libraries have reading areas scattered throughout the building.
www.arch.ced.berkeley.edu /vitalsigns/bld/Casestudies/Abstracts/uw_library_ab.html   (352 words)

  
 Environmental Health Perspectives : Biological Monitoring Survey of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure among Preschool ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Current Article: Biological Monitoring Survey of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure among Preschool Children in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Start / E / Environmental Health Perspectives / March 01, 2001 / Biological Monitoring Survey of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure among Preschool Children in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Biological Monitoring Survey of Organophosphorus Pesticide Exposure among Preschool Children in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
static.highbeam.com /e/environmentalhealthperspectives/march012001/biologicalmonitoringsurveyoforganophosphoruspestic/index.html   (292 words)

  
 revbless
For couples who want a simple ceremony in the Seattle Metropolitan area.
The majority of couples desire a 15-30 minute ceremony in the Seattle Metropolitan area.
Travel is my cost in mileage, lodging and ferry fees to your location.
www.special-blessings.com /fees.htm   (195 words)

  
 Seattle Hotel Prices - List of Cities in the Seattle Metro Area
Cities are broken down by the states in which they exist and make it easier for you, the user, to better make decisions on your lodging needs.
Whether you need a hotel room in Seattle, or one just outside in a neighboring town, Seattle Hotel Prices has what you need.
Complete hotel descriptions, local area information and up to the minute hotel room pricing and availability are all yours at your fingertips with Seattle Hotel Prices.
www.seattlehotelprices.com /all-cities.html   (109 words)

  
 Seattle
The number of broadband competitors per zip code area.
Total capacity of all Internet backbone links to other metropolitan areas as share of employment.
Jobs in electronics and high-tech electronics manufacturing, software and computer-related services, telecommunications, data processing and information services, biomedical and electromedical services as a share of total employment.
www.neweconomyindex.org /metro/seattle.html   (242 words)

  
 Bicycle Commuting In The Seattle Metropolitan Area - Beta
I've been interested in mapping out bicycle commuting routes in Seattle for a couple of years.
I did an earlier web site covering the bicycle route from downtown Seattle to the Overlake area of Redmond via I-90.
In the future I plan to add some loops through Capitol Hill, downtown Seattle, Ballard, and the University district, as well as some routes out of town.
www.dreamflying.com /bicycle_commute/index.html   (231 words)

  
 Find apartment metropolitan seattle here - Apartments & rentals
Metropolitan Tower, Elegant Apartment living in downtown Seattle,offering stunning views of the Puget Sound area
Apartments In Seattle is a FREE apartment locating company that services all of metropolitan Seattle.
Metropolitan Tower is not your typical Seattle apartment building.
www.oopsbuy.com /apartments-and-rentals/apartment-metropolitan-seattle.html   (236 words)

  
 Peak Spreading- Econometric Estimation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Econometric Estimation of Peak Spreading in the Seattle Metropolitan Area
This report used historical data and trends to develop a peak spreading model for the Seattle metropolitan area.
A Two part model was used in an attempt to develop a stand alone peak spreading model.
www.wsdot.wa.gov /research/onepages/WA-RD4593.htm   (168 words)

  
 Seattle Magazine Subscription.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Seattle Magazine is a lifestyle magazine that covers the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
Magazine City price for Seattle is $24.95 for 10 issues.
Seattle and other magazine subscriptions in affiliation with Magazine City
www.1magazinesubscriptions.com /0772-10.htm   (93 words)

  
 Seattle Real Estate, Condos, Houseboats and Waterfront
Enrico's experience and knowledge of Seattle Real Estate, combined with hard work and a fastidious attention to detail creates results for his clients.
The purchase and sale process of a floating home is different than that of conventional real estate in terms of contracts, lending, inspections, and escrow.
enrico pozzo is a realtor with coldwell banker bain specializing in residential real estate in seattle urban neighborhoods as downtown, belltown, queen anne, magnolia, capitol hill, madison park, madrona, fremont, green lake, ravenna, wallingford, montlake, and west seattle.
www.seattlebydesign.com   (294 words)

  
 Seattle Apartments For Rent: Find apartment communities in Seattle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
ForRent.com provides the most comprehensive apartment listings in the industry, so you can expect to find the exact apartment to fit your budget and your lifestyle.
Our listings in Seattle contain floorplans, virtual tours, maps and photos, as well as information about amenities, rent, deposits, and move in specials.
Here are some useful links to help you with your apartment search and relocation to Seattle.
seattle.forrent.com   (271 words)

  
 The Interstate Traveler Company, LLC of Michigan offers the installation of 100 miles of ITC Maglev Rail to serve the ...
By serving the greater good of the greatest number of people in the Seattle area, the Interstate Traveler Company proposes to install a regional transportation system that will serve as many people as possible without using tax money.
Essentially creating a state of the art regional transportation system tax free, to operate under a public/private partnership with the State, County, City and local governments.
Objective: To provide the most efficient and cost effective public/private transit system that will serve the largest amount of people with the most advanced technology for the least cost, the highest efficiency, without construction cost to the taxpayers.
www.prweb.com /releases/2003/12/prweb95832.htm   (460 words)

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