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Originally designed for Irwin Caplan, the illustrator who designed the poster for the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair and cartoonist renowned for his "Famous Last Words" comic strip in The Saturday Evening Post, this mid-century home was both humble and granda modest one-story street facade harboring floor-to-ceiling windows with territorial views. The new owners bought the home directly from Caplans estate in hopes of settling their growing family into the residence conveniently located near public transportation and the Burke Gilman bike trail. But in order to accommodate the family, the mid-century home needed updating, remodeling, and fortifyingSeattle-based SHED Architecture & Design...

Looking to get back into biking? Heres why you should consider an electric bike. Not only will you get an extra boost for a faster commute, which translates to less time on steep hills and more power when cruising through tough trails, but an e-bike will also help you bike longer without working up a sweat. Finally, your commute which always felt a little too long is now feasible. After all, traveling via bike is already efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly so why not give yourself the gift of even more pedal power and pick up an e-bike conversion kit?...

There are so many different running apps out there to help you track your runs and have successful training sessions! But I know from experience that it can be difficult to pick between them all. Now, I have my own favorite go-to app, but I thought I would gather up a list of the best free running apps because not all runners are the same. We all have different styles, likes, and dislikes when it comes to running, right? So, read through this list and try the app that has the features that appeal to you most and align closest...

The sharing economy has rapidly expanded in the U.S., but even the most popular innovations fall out of favor if they do not keep customers satisfied. The markets players have taken this to heart, tapping subscription-based strategies to solidify customer loyalty, boost revenues and maintain upward trajectory. The number of U.S. adults participating in the sharing economy is expected to grow to 86.5 million next year up from 44.8 million in 2016 driving revenue in the space to $335 billion by 2025. Companies both in and out of the sharing economy are investing in enterprise system upgrades, which will enable...

I read with interest the story about Tim McCarthy, the man who, after not being able to fit in a roller coaster seat, decided to lose weight. I had the exact same thing happen to me! I was furious that these amusement parks would be so insensitive as to keep the test seat right out in the open where everyone can see when someone is too heavy to fit in the seat. Another catalyst for me was on a family vacation to a dude ranch. When we went horseback riding the guide said he had a horse that would be...