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CAL McALLISTER – SEATTLE – 11/01/13 Cal McAllister surrounded by Voided checks written to new employees who might want to leave–each check for 3,000$ if an employee that might want to leave after 3 months. Nobody has accepted one yet. Cal McAllister, one of the founders of the Wexley School for Girls which is an ad agency in Seattle.
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After Wexley School for Girls closes its quirky doors, headmaster Cal McAllister restarts with startups

In its 15 years, The Wexley School for Girls made a national reputation for its off-beat approach to marketing and advertising.

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Where to go in Washington for a hike and a happy hour

Ruby Barrera, 8, enjoys one of the water features at Jefferson Park Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2017. She was there with her brother Isaiah, 5 and her mom. They live just down the street so the park is very convenient. There is a chance of rain in Seattle Thursday, but a sunny weekend is expected.
Entertainment

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Summer Guide

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Lola, a Great Dane, waits for Jessica Paszek and Tyler Hayes to finish tasting cider at the Finnriver farm stand at the Capitol Hill Farmers’ Market in Seattle Sunday April 29, 2018. The market is one of three in the city, including West Seattle and the University District, that are open year-round.
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Food & Drink

The fish sauce caesar salad at Navy Strength, served here with a Saturn cocktail, is made with baby romaine, fish sauce caesar dressing, shallots, garlic, mint, chives, pretzel croutons, parmesan cheese, batch pepper and nasturtium (leaves and flowers). Photo shot March 27, 2018 205756

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Cheap Eats

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Wellness

Sniffles? Cancer? Under Medicare plan, payments for office visits would be same for both

Administration officials said the proposal would radically reduce paperwork burdens, freeing doctors to spend more time with patients. The government would pay one rate for new patients and another, lower rate for visits with established patients.

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Garden

JoJo Tran (CQ) carries a large supply of catnip he’s just harvested from his plot in the Cascade P-Patch. Friday June 29, 2018

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Distilleries

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Pets

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