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Life
01 May 2013

Job We Want Today:

I’ve read my fair share of odd job postings, but this one might take the cake. Norway is currently seeking someone who would be willing to  spend three weeks in the Arctic wilderness spotting polar bears. Yes, that is the job. Three weeks. Bring your music devices.

The governor’s office on the remote northern islands of Svalbard is seeking a polar bear spotter to warn researchers doing projects in the region.

The job starts July 8 and also requires previous experience with the outdoors, good polar bear spotting skills and a competence with firearms. But Helge Solli from the governor’s office says the successful candidate likely won’t have to use a gun “just as long as they have a loud voice” to scare off any bears.

There are an estimated 3,000 polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, which has a human population of about 2,400.

I’m not really sure about the firearms, but I think if you’ve got good polar bear spotting skills, you’re in!

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Uncategorized
16 Apr 2013

Noise For The Needy 2013

Having started my career in music and non-profits, Noise For Needy is an event that I am happy to get behind every year. The initial lineup was officially announced and it is packed with artists and bands that have so much potential. This year’s festival will take place in Ballard venues starting June 20-23rd and all proceeds will benefit the Ballard Food Bank. Below is the initial lineup, but if you’re an artist that still wants to fill a spot, please email [email protected]

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Life
03 Apr 2013

Out on the Town: 4/8

photo cred | Jay Friedman

Hey readers, if you love free stuff as much as I do, then I’ve got a treat for ya! To celebrate the Mariners’ opening day this coming Monday, Cupcake Royale will serve you up a free scoop of ice cream if you are donning a Mariners’ hat or jersey. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me! Have you dessert first and then head on down to the game y’all.

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Uncategorized
25 Mar 2013

Sea-Tac Airport Will Serenade You

As if I didn’t love airports enough already, my Sea-Tac Airport has just found yet another way to win over my heart. Today was the kick-off date for the airport’s new pilot program in which local artists will perform four-hour sets outside security in the arrivals hall. Seriously though, going through security can be such a buzz kill so I think it’s a pretty great idea that travelers can exit security and be greeted with some sweet sounds. Concerts are scheduled weekly between the hours of 10AM and 4PM so you won’t have to be worried about being re-awoken by music at 7AM. I heard recently that Sea-Tac has been working closely with the Seattle Office of Film and Music to bring some freshness to our airport and while I haven’t seen anything myself since I last traveled, I think this is a great way to add onto one’s traveling experience.

Musicians – are you interested in your very own set at Sea-Tac? Submit your music here.

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Culture
20 Mar 2013

Wedding Wednesdays: Win A Wedding!

photo cred | Flickr

McCaw Hall is getting in on the Referendum 74 festivities and will be awarding one lucky couple with the opportunity to have their wedding at their amazing venue on Saturday, June 29th. Whether you’re a same-sex couple or not, everyone is encouraged to enter into the contest.

The prize package includes champagne and Trophy cupcakes for 75 guests, flowers from Topper’s European Floral Design, a snap session with Leighton Photography, and $2,000 worth of McCaw Hall amenities. The winning couple can add other beverage and food services at an additional charge.

So how do you enter?

Submit a 5-minute video (or less!) describing your love story and why you deserve to win this wedding prize to the McCaw Hall Facebook page by April 15 to be considered. After a panel has reviewed all the videos, a decision will be made by early May. If you’re ready to say “I Do” here’s your chance!

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Design
15 Oct 2012

Free People Blogger Retreat

Today, one of my favorite retailers – Free People – announced that they would be hosting their first ever blogger retreat at their corporate offices. For those of you who have ever had an interest in blogging, actually run a blog, and want to learn from the pros, this opportunity is for you. The Free People blog is one of my favorites and was just recently added to my daily blog roll.

What: Free People’s Blogger Retreat

When: Thursday, November 1 from 9:30am to 4pm

Where: The Free People offices at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA (attendees must provide their own transportation)

Cost: FREE! (and lunch will be provided)

The important stuff: This event is open to the first 50 attendees to register! Email [email protected] to sign up, be sure to include your first and last name in your email. Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the event, or once all seats are filled.

Believe me – if I could I would sign up in a hot second.

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Style
31 Aug 2012

Fashion’s Night Out: Seattle Style Search

In addition to hosting the Downtown Seattle Rocks the Runway Event, this year’s Fashion’s Night Out sponsors will also encourage attendees to participate in their Seattle Style Search – a good old fashioned Scavenger Hunt featuring all of the retailers collaborating in this year’s event. Presented by Geoteaming and open to the public, the Seattle Style Search is a smart phone scavenger hunt that will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a download of the mobile app – goosechase from the android and iphones app stores. The app will provide you with a list of fashion missions. Complete the missions to win points. Grab up to three of your friends and be part of the paparazzi to capture the night’s best fashion looks with your smart phone. Compete with other fashionistas and the top team of the night will win prizes. One grand prize will be awarded to the top team and a second will be given by random drawing. The first 50 people to complete the Seattle Style Search will receive swag bags stocked with fashionista prizes.

Grand Prize:

  • $50 to H&M
  • emilie SLOAN Eva Mae Weekender
  • 2 tickets to Teatro Zinzanni
  • $100 to Sport Restaurant & Bar
  • $100 to any Landry’s Restaurant
  • 1 Mighty Leaf Tea Gift Box
  • 1 box of LUNA Fiber (part of the 52)
  • One Year subscription to Seattle Met

Randomly Drawn Grand Prize (for which anyone can win!)

  • One night stay at The Hotel Max
  • $50 to H&M
  • emilie SLOAN Megan Clutch
  • 2 tickets to Teatro Zinzanni
  • $100 to Sport Restaurant & Bar
  • $100 to any Landry’s Restaurant
  • 1 Mighty Leaf Tea Gift Box
  • 1 box of LUNA Fiber
  • Three month membership to Club ZUM
  • One year subscription to Seattle Met

Be one of the first 50 done and go home with these goodies:

  • MARIO’s Catalogue
  • Mighty Leaf Tea sampler
  • emilie SLOAN Antoinette Mini-Tote
  • Club ZUM prizes
  • One box of LUNA Fiber
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24 Jan 2012

Out on the Town: 1/24

My local and favorite fast food burger joint, “Dick’s Drive In” is having an incredible deal today! From 2:00PM-6PM, they will be offering 2 for 1 cheeseburgers!

Go out and grab them!

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Style
04 Jan 2012

See Your Instagram Photos in a Levi’s Campaign

photo cred | The Pop Up City

My one regret about not having an iPhone is not being able to have the Instagram app. I realize that the app specifically is miniscule in terms of what the entire iPhone can provide for me, but real talk here – I just want to fit in with everyone else. I won’t lie to you, I even went to the actual Instagram website to see if I could just download the app to my computer so that I could convert my photos that way, but no such luck.

Not only do my photos lack coolness, but not having the app puts me at a disadvantage for opportunities like this.

Levi’s is holding a casting call for their latest ad campaign and instead of bringing in the models, they want YOUR Instagram photos. So what do you need to do? Take a picture of yourself or your frands being all hip and stuff like Erin Wasson or whatever – Instagram it – Tag it with #IAMLEVIS and wait to see if you get snatched up by the brand!

If they like your photo, your winning Instagram snapshot could appear on their billboards and in their commercials.

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28 Dec 2011

Opportunities

pic cred: ltd365

-Two important questions: Are you living in LA? Do you eat, breathe, and sleep for design? Bri Emery, the founder of one of my favorite websites, Design Love Fest, is looking for an intern! The gig sounds awesome plus you get to learn some of the best tips from Bri herself and she’s a genius basically. [Source]

– On another note, Win-A-Trip 2012 is now happening and accepting entries! If you’re a university student and are interested in traveling of some sort, Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times is selecting one student to come along for the ride. The trip will be from 10 days to two weeks and the student selected should be able to communicate and document their travels via v-log or blog. The details are too lengthy for me to regurgitate here so if you’re interested, click here! The deadline is January 22nd, 2012.