December 2008

We see them every year at about this time, the same trees with the same tags saying "dwarf."They are cute, they are sweet, and they would fit perfectly in a small holiday centerpiece. And yes, they are called dwarf, that's the cute part, but are they really?

This term "dwarf"

Provided by Edward Jones, a member of the New York Stock Exchange

Dec. 12 2008, U.S. stocks and bond prices rose after investors weighed news that the U.S. Treasury Department may use TARP funds to provide short-term aid to the nation's automakers. Two economic reports showed retail sales fell less than expected and consumer confidence rose.

Technology and financial shares led the market gainers.

To the relief of the Arbor Heights community, the local school was not included in Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's most recent recommendations regarding school closures across the district.

The district had recommended on Nov. 25 that the Arbor Heights program close and Pathfinder K-8, an alternative school, move into the building. But on Dec.

MARCH

Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave. S.W.
938-3456
Movie tickets $5.50
Tickets available at http://www.farawayentertainment.com/admiral.html
http://www.farawayentertainment.com/admiral.html

Current films, through March 5
Twilight (PG-13, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson) 6:45, 9:10
Marley & Me (PG, Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston) 1:30, 3:50, 6:50, 9:15
Bedtime Stories (PG, Adam Sandler, Guy Pearce) 1:45, 4

Ama Ama Oyster Bar and Grill
4752 California Ave. S.W.
937-1514
Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to Midnight daily.
http://www.ama-amaseattle.com/

Thursdays, 9 p.m.
Live Music (jazz, blues, funk)

Bamboo Bar and Grill
2806 Alki Ave. S.W.
937-3023
Happy Hour: Sunday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., 10 p.m. to Midnight, Friday and Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.
http://www.bamboobarandgrill.com/

Fridays and Saturdays, Live Music
Thursdays, karaoke

Beveridge Place Pub
6413 California Ave. S.W.
932-9906
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m.
www.beveridgeplacepub.com/

Micro Monday, $3 pints and $12 pitchers
Belgian Tuesdays and Free pool, $1 off all Belgian bottles.

Reader Catherine Weatbrook sent in this photo of a UPS delivery man making his rounds around Ballard and Crown Hill recently in an unorthodox manner.

Provided by Edward Jones, a member of the New York Stock Exchange

Dec. 12 2008, U.S. stocks and bond prices rose after investors weighed news that the U.S. Treasury Department may use TARP funds to provide short-term aid to the nation's automakers. Two economic reports showed retail sales fell less than expected and consumer confidence rose.

Technology and financial shares led the market gainers.

Young entrepreneurs Justin Esch and Dave Lefkow of J&D's Down Home Enterprises in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood have a motto: "Everything Should Taste Like Bacon" and they put their money where theor mouth is.

Their company offers Bacon Salt, Bacon Lip Balm, and Baconnaise, their latest product.

Their creative promotional concepts sell the sizzle. The company spices up the troupes' "Meals, Ready to Eat," or "MRE?s" by shipping them their Bacon Salt, which is bacon-flavored, meatless salt.

After a little more than a year of doing business in Ballard, owner of the tex-mex restaurant Austin Cantina announced Friday he may not reopen after closing for the holidays.

"Austin Cantina will be serving dinner only the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 20, 2008, and then will be closing for two weeks to determine if there is enough interest, business and reserve cash to re-open for business on Jan. 6," said owner Jefe Birkner in an email release.

Several factors have led to the possible closure, he said.

Whole Foods Market is still in legal negotiations over its new Interbay store, which was set to open this month in the new Interbay Urban Center, according to a representative of the company.

Vicki Foley, a Whole Foods spokesperson, said the company is trying to downsize the size of the store from 60,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet.

"We are hoping to have a positive resolution soon," said Foley in an email response.

TRF Pacific, developers of the Interbay Urban Center, filed a lawsuit late September against the upscale grocery chain after the company anno