When I bring my car in for service should I tell the service writer the unusual circumstances under which my concern occurs or just tell him/her what is wrong and let the technician figure it out?
Communication is such a key part of being able to correctly repair your car and good communication may even save you money in the diagnosis. The trick is to not tell the service writer what you think isn't working correctly, but what is happening.
Provided by Jon Gerhardt
Over the past few weeks, the country's attention has been riveted on the presidential election. Of course, we didn't exactly forget that we're in difficult economic times, but we did have something else on which to concentrate our thoughts and energies.
Now, however, the election is over, and, for many of us, it's back to focusing on the economy and our investments.
After a drawn out trial in which Peso's Kitchen and Lounge founder Brian Hutmacher sued the Matador for trade dress infringement, the restaurant chain is pleased with the settlement reached and happy to reassure customers that they won't notice too many changes.
"We felt great at the end of the day," said Zak Menlang, one of the Matador's founders.
The Admiral group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ, 4320 S.W. Hill St. Nov. 11, to discuss various community issues, including a new park in the area.
Also on the agenda; a report from Jim Del Ciello on the happenings with the Southwest District Council; election of a new Admiral Neighborhood Association board; a review of emergency preparedness; and an update on the process of the California Place Park, which is in the design phase.
The following information has been compiled from the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, which develops, administers, and enforces standards for land use, design, construction, and housing within the city. The department is also responsible for long-range planning in Seattle. It also works in conjunction with appointed volunteer design boards across the city that reviews private development projects. Only commercial and multi-family developments that exceed a certain size threshold in certain land use zones are reviewed.
2622 California Ave.
Two openings on the West Seattle's Southwest Design Review Board need to be filled by April.
The two-year positions are volunteer and made by appointment by Mayor Greg Nickels and the City Council.
For the next three months, Seattle Public Schools will hold a series of public meetings to discuss a new district-wide Student Assignment Plan.
Friday, Nov. 14, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. N.E.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:00 to noon
Delridge Community Center; 4501 Delridge Way S.W.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Southwest Healthy Youth Partnership wants parents to help combat the use of alcohol in middle school students.
As part of a multi-pronged campaign, the coalition will begin distributing a voluntary "Alcohol and Drug Free Homes Parent Pledge" to parents of Madison Middle School students.
"By signing the pledge, parents let others in the community know that they intend to supervise and monitor their child's social activities," said Renae T.
The following information has been compiled from the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, which develops, administers, and enforces standards for land use, design, construction, and housing within the city. The department is also responsible for long-range planning in Seattle. It also works in conjunction with appointed volunteer design boards across the city that reviews private development projects. Only commercial and multi-family developments that exceed a certain size threshold in certain land use zones are reviewed.
9076 Holman Rd.
Several Ballard businesses stayed open late on Saturday Nov. 8, to showcase local artists and participate in the monthly Ballard Art Walk.
At the boutique Ella Mon, Natasha Lady Krishna, showcased her collection "Bhakti Baby," where many of her paintings portrayed boats and ships.
"I started doing ships about 10 years ago, when I moved from New York to here and I was living in my parents attic," said Krishna.
