Seattle -- Emerald City?

Old May 16th, 2000, 12:49 AM
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Dean
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Seattle -- Emerald City?

Is Seattle known as the "Emerald City?" If so, WHY? Thanks!
 
Old May 16th, 2000, 05:47 AM
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Because it's the capital of Micro-Oz.
 
Old May 16th, 2000, 10:07 PM
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John, are you referring specifically to Microsoft or the entire "silicon valley" industry in Seattle?
 
Old May 17th, 2000, 03:24 AM
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As far as I can remember I've known Seattle as the Emerald City. It is surrounded by evergreen trees. At least that is the way I understand it. Has nothing to do with Microsoft.
 
Old May 17th, 2000, 05:41 AM
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I am referring to Seattle's rather strange (and somewhat myopic) view of itself and its role in the world. The Wall Street Journal ran a splenid editorial on that last year, during the WTO riots.
 
Old May 18th, 2000, 11:29 AM
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It's called the emerald city because at night the city skyline gives off a greenish glow--due to the mist, evergreen trees.
 

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