The United Way of King County has a handy list of languages spoken at home by students with limited English proficiency in the various area school districts, divided by region. South King County has the highest language count, with 117 languages (unsurprising, as it’s where there is more affordable housing for new immigrants). Take a look at the list (links added to the ones I was unfamiliar with):

Continue reading →

Finally, a somewhat scholarly examination of Bob Marley and the Banana Splits. The latter are returning, apparently.

Barfblog mentions the possible regulatory implications of fish-based pedicures. Do read to find what Mr. Ho finds hilarious.

My favoritest web comic (and podcast, and blog, and community forum– they really are full service there) is at a turning point. Here is a guy trying to live the dream, the dream of making a living off creating web happiness. A dream inspired by JoCo. Can’t you feel the dream? If not yet, go over there and read some comics, maybe listen to the (epic!) podcasts. And give. Maybe buy an avatar, maybe just drop some change (the foldey kind) on Joel. I did. And it was totally worth it.

And this is exactly the caliber of lie you get in public service.

Hey, I’m guest blogging over at Library Talk (unfortunately not really guest blogging since my hosts don’t know about this blog as far as I’m aware). More posts will come once I’m back from my vacation.