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Biodiesel Blows Up, but Not in a Good Waynew

Interest in biofuels has sank, a drag for one Seattle start-up called Imperium Renewables, which built a gigantic biofuel-production plant in Grays Harbor County. Earlier this year, the company laid off most of its staff at the plant... and on Wed., Dec. 2, there was a massive explosion there.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mark D. Fefer  |  12-14-2009  |  Environment

A Seattle Entrepreneur Fizzles in Walla Walla Wine Countrynew

Paul Willms, mastermind behind last year’s Gary Locke-endorsed China 8, leaves another trail of unpaid bills.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mark D. Fefer  |  03-09-2009  |  Business & Labor

HIV: Criminal Intentnew

Anthony Whitfield was recently convicted in Olympia, Wash., in one of the nation's worst HIV assault cases. But his prosecution raises serious questions about who is being charged with spreading the AIDS virus -- or not.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mark D. Fefer  |  11-30-2004  |  Crime & Justice

How Old Are You Now, Dan Savage?new

Stranger Editor Dan Savage, who turns 40 on Oct. 7, might be taking that adage "you're only as old as you feel" a little too literally. This month found the potty-mouthed purveyor of sex advice low-balling his age to Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter Mike Lewis. (Third item)
Seattle Weekly  |  Mark D. Fefer  |  05-26-2004  |  Media

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