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  Sample lacking (again)

  Well, since the Northwest is once again left out of discussion (even though the Grist headquarters are in Seattle - you would think someone could get on this...), here's a couple of my favorites off the top of my head:

  Fish Brewing Co. - Olympia, WA
  Makes 7 organic ales. Brewpub also features many tasty, local foods.
  http://www.fishbrewing.com/fish-tale-ales/

  Deschutes Brewery - Bend, OR
  Green Lakes Organic Ale is a very delicious amber. Portland brewpub certified organic.
  http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brews/year-round-brews/gr ...

  North American Organic Brewers Festival - Portland, OR
  June 26-28, 2009On In our latest tasting, organic beer comes of age posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago 10 Responses

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  How your words move me

  jabailo, don't quit your day job. unless you're a lawyer that is.On Kerry and Clinton note action on climate change as key diplomatic concern posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago 4 Responses

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  Output is only as good as the input

  "Keep it up?" That's the point, it's not being kept up.

  Sure, the time spent is impressive. And if I had seen this map at any point in let's say, 2006, then yes I would have been impressed. But since it's been about 2 1/2 years without an update, I am not only completely unimpressed, but also disappointed. On Green Map's inspiring 'green eye' view of the world posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago 5 Responses

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  Seattle

  "Last updated 08.21.06"

  Not impressed.On Green Map's inspiring 'green eye' view of the world posted 9 months, 4 weeks ago 5 Responses

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  Maybe I'm arguing just to argue...

  ... but while many (if not most) cities in the Northeast may receive a greater total annual precipitation than Seattle, it does precipitate more frequently (more days) in Seattle. Therefore, while it may rain/snow more in total in Boston than it does in Seattle, there are far fewer rainy/snowy days in Boston. So I suppose the definition of "rainiest" is key in that argument.

  Also, the Seattle area, in relation to much of Western WA, has less annual precipitation due to the rain shadow effect (Olympic Mountains to the west). For example, to the south of the Seattle area, on average Olympia receives 12.5 more inches of precipitation. A more dramatic example would be the coastal town of Westport, WA, which on average receives 36.3 more inches of precipitation than Seattle. On Massive flooding in western Washington linked to man-made causes posted 9 months, 4 weeks ago 3 Responses