Buy, Sell, Hold

Buy, Sell, Hold <p>Buy? Sell? Or hold on for dear life? We present true tales of Seattle real estate and expert advice to help you navigate the new rules of homeownership. Also: Seattle Sounders FC&rsquo;s controversial marching band, hiking through a rainforest, how to eat nettles, and what the current economic climate&rsquo;s doing to ordinary friendships.</p>

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

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Buy? Sell? Or Hold on for Dear Life?

True tales of Seattle real estate and expert advice to help you navigate the new rules of homeownership.

03/20/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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The Big Boom Theory

A new book unearths the roots of Northwest rock.

03/18/2009 By Steve Wiecking

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Dress Code

03/18/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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The House that Juice Built?

A-Rod comes clean—maybe. But Safeco Field’s steroid history goes much deeper.

03/18/2009 By Jim Gullo

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Bailouts for Buddies

Brother, can you spare a mortgage payment?

03/16/2009 By Kathryn Robinson

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Stomp and Circumstance

“Everything is better with brass.” That’s why comedian and Seattle Sounders FC co-owner Drew Carey insisted the pro soccer team needed a marching band. He marched right into a minefield.

03/16/2009 By Matthew Halverson

Eat & Drink

Occasions

Lunch: Make it Fun Again

03/20/2009

Shot

Flights to Italy

At Tidbit Bistro, sample the best boozes from the Boot.

03/18/2009 By Ashley Gartland

Brew

For the Love of Froth

Stocking Seattle’s best beer bar is no easy task.

03/18/2009 By Ashley Gartland

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Sting Operation

When life gives you nettles, eat them.

03/16/2009 By Jess Thomson

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Quite The Pear

Just in time for spring, Chef Brian Scheehser creates an award-winning roasted pear relish and carrot soup combo that’s easy to recreate in your own kitchen.

03/16/2009 By Jill Watanabe

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Frank’s, My Dear

Sarah and Felix Penn pay homage to dear old granddad in Ravenna’s retro steakhouse.

03/16/2009 By Kathryn Robinson

Editor's Note

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A Note from the Editor

Next Moves

03/16/2009 By Katherine Koberg

Home & Real Estate

Inbox

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Mail from the Metro

03/16/2009

News & City Life

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Democracy 2.0

Social change pioneer Sarah Schacht helps citizens and government talk. No mass protest messages, please.

03/18/2009 By Valerie Schloredt

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Nanny-State Update

Seattle’s salad days of trashing table scraps are coming to an end.

03/18/2009 By Matthew Halverson

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Global Warning

Lisa Ling spreads the news of a troubled world.

03/18/2009 By Steve Wiecking

Style & Shopping

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About Face

A conversation with makeup artist Suresh Seneviratne.

03/19/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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Does this Recession Make My Butt Look Big?

A look at how Seattle dresses in lean times.

03/18/2009 By Laura Cassidy

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Man Handled

Purses aren’t just for her anymore. Here’s where he can get his bag on.

03/16/2009 By Angela Garbes

Travel & Outdoors

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Let It Rain

A spring hike through the Olympic rain forest can be a muddy, waterlogged exercise in environmental immersion. And it’s wonderful.

03/16/2009 By Lawrence W. Cheek