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Seattle is the best city for healthy living, says Cooking Light
Cooking Light
An abundance of fresh local foods, walker-friendly streets, and inclusive attitudes helps make Seattle America’s best city for healthy living.

Friedman: U.S. should support start-ups, not bailouts
New York Times
If we want to bring down unemployment in a sustainable way, neither rescuing General Motors nor funding more road construction will do it. We need to create a big bushel of new companies – fast.

Washington Innovation Summit 2010, co-presented by OED, unfolds April 9th
Washington Technology Center
Washington’s Innovation Summit 2010, on April 9th, will bring together the region’s leading companies and thought leaders for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. Registration closes on Wednesday, April 7th.