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RANDOM LINKS FOR 9/8/11

September 7th, 2011 by Clark Humphrey

Radical activists associated with Adbusters magazine want to organize a long-termÂ “occupation” of Wall Street, with the aim to force an end to the “politics of greed.” Paul B. FarrellÂ isn’t so sure it’ll work.
Bad news of the day: Espresso Vivace general manager Brian Fairbrother was badly injured in a cycling accident. (Yes, he wore a helmet.) On Wednesday, loved ones decided, in accordance with his previously stated wishes, to remove life support.
Good news of the day: The INSCAPE arts center in the former immigration building got a $10 million grant for needed structural upgrades and interior refits.
Eh? news of the day: Wash. state’s slashing of higher-ed support was only tied for worst in the nation, with three other states.
Update #1: The Belltown substance-abuse center boss accused of trying to rape a boy? He wasn’t the psychologist he’d claimed to be.
Update #2: That Snohomish County stink mentioned here yesterday? It’s chicken byproduct.
The long-delayed development at Ballard’s former Sunset Bowl site is finally underway.
Turns out that creepy plastic faced “king” mascot wasn’t the only scary thing about Burger King.
Tacoma: The city that knows when to say no.
The City’s got this “Only in Seattle” program, promoting local businesses in various neighborhoods. The program’s Belltown edition was unveiled Wednesday. The four honored outfits were two upscale restaurant-bars, one upscale furniture emporium, and Federal Army & Navy Surplus.
Coming to a 7-Eleven near you (depending on where you are): A locker where you can pick up your Amazon purchases. 7-Eleven in Japan has had this for years. It’s great for people who work during the day and live alone (or with other people who also work during the day).
The Wall St. Journal discovers grunge nostalgia.
The Seattle Weekly/Village Voice Media/Backpage.com sex ad mess just gets messier, as politicians of more stripes use it for cheap grandstanding.
Cartoonist Ruben Bolling seems to wishÂ George Lucas could digitally alter the past 10 years.
The St. Petersburg Times fact checked Wednesday’s GOP Presidential debate and came up with at least two statements deserving the ultimate “Pants On Fire” rating.
Our ol’ pal Tim Harris appeared with C.R. Douglas in a great segment on KCPQ on the topic ofÂ “Homeless in Seattle.” If you’re wondering how something this insightful got on a program entitled Q13 Fox News, let me repeat (for what seems like the umpteenth time): KCPQ has no connection to the Fox News Channel (except for airing the latter’sÂ Fox News Sunday “spinterview” show). KCPQ is an affiliate of the Fox Broadcast network. KCPQ is really owned by the (Chicago) Tribune Co. I wish the station itself would make this clearer.