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A second look at Washington school rankings finds signs of statewide decay
February 11, 2011 – 8:38 am | No Comment

Last April, the Washington State Board of Education published its Public School Accountability Index, a measure of how the state’s 2,000-plus public K-12 schools are educating more than half a million children. Earlier this week, …

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DVD Review: “Beer Wars” is a documentary that leaves no bitter after-taste (3.5/4)
September 22, 2009 – 1:32 am | One Comment
DVD Review: “Beer Wars” is a documentary that leaves no bitter after-taste (3.5/4)

Anat Baron’s documentary about the struggle for craft brewers to overcome antiquated government regulations is worthy of consumption.

Star Trek is as close to a guaranteed good time as life offers
May 13, 2009 – 4:30 pm | No Comment
<i>Star Trek</i> is as close to a guaranteed good time as life offers

My advice: Gather a group of friends or your family and head to your nearest big screen at warp speed.

DVD Preview: Frank Miller’s ‘The Spirit’ entertains but falls short of greatness
April 10, 2009 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
DVD Preview: Frank Miller’s ‘The Spirit’ entertains but falls short of greatness

For those outside of the oft-maligned geekdom that is the world of comic books, the name of Frank Miller is no more recognizable than name of the bagger at the corner grocery store. Those …

TV Preview: Important Things with Demetri Martin premieres Feb. 11 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central
February 10, 2009 – 10:04 am | 10 Comments
TV Preview: <i>Important Things with Demetri Martin</i> premieres Feb. 11 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central

Demetri Martin’s unique brand of stand-up humor is adapted with outstanding results to a sketch and variety format.

TV Review: The Diplomat Blends High-Stakes Espionage and Drama
January 7, 2009 – 4:24 pm | No Comment
TV Review: <i>The Diplomat</i> Blends High-Stakes Espionage and Drama

Although failing to connect on many levels, The Diplomat leads the way for more uniquely told thrillers made for television audiences.