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<div>==Mobile Phone Service==<br />
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Disclaimer. Please bear in mind that these are excerpted/digested from uw-cs.grads newsgroup posts relevant to choosing mobile phone service. These messages do not represent anything beyond the personal opinions of the posters at the time of writing, and your experience might vary. (Feb 2004)<br />
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====service availability in Allen Center====<br />
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* AT&T: if you're new to mobile phone service, consider AT&T's prepaid plan. its 25cents/min, but if you barely use it, it's only $3.33/month. and, you can route your email to SMS for free, so it's like a cheap blackberry. (it's 10cents/sms to send). a good deal since AT&T has the best coverage in the allen ctr. [kepart, sep 2004]<br />
* Verizon: works on Floors 1 and 6 (at least) [kasiaw]; also on Floor 4 and atrium [lizhang]<br />
* AT&T: works fine, but weak signal [amol]; "performs very well...even some signal in parts of the upper basement" [spencer]; no signal in most of building [sbfan]; great (analog/AMPS) reception throughout building [karthikg via sbfan]<br />
* AT&T GSM: 2--3 bars in Floor 4 office, up to 1 bar in breakout areas, no signal elsewhere. Now roams on Cingular (for free), gets reception in a few more places in the building. This experience comes from using a 1900Mhz phone, phones with 850/1900 should do better. [aliu]<br />
* T-Mobile: "nothing but horrible coverage...in Allen and throughout Seattle" [antoine, Feb 2004]; "no reception inside the [new CSE] building" [kgajos, Feb 2004]; "With a T610 handset, I usually need to go to the 6th floor landing or Jaech to get signal. Signal seems fine around town, and if you travel in Europe, you can call cust. service to unlock the handset for free." [yasuhara, Sep 2004] I use T-mobile and have no trouble with reception (unless I'm in the basement of the medical center, which is despressingly common). [Peter Mork, Dec 2004]</div>128.208.4.69http://abstract.cs.washington.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Auto_mechanics_in_Seattle&diff=463Auto mechanics in Seattle2004-12-13T16:08:11Z<p>128.208.4.69: </p>
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<div>[[Seattle life]] -> '''[[Auto mechanics in Seattle]]'''<br />
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==Dec 2004==<br />
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From Peter Mork<br />
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I got taken to the cleaners by Bill Pierre. This was the repair shop affiliated with the string of dealerships along Lake City Way. I strongly recommend against buying any good/service from Bill Pierre.<br />
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On the plus side, I've had great service from Automax in Kenmore: (425) 485-8005. They've done a number of small repairs for me. When one repair wasn't quite right, I stopped by on my way home. They immediately redid the work, while the owner and I got espresso. They're also the only place that was able to determine why I was losing radiator fluid.<br />
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==Nov 2004==<br />
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From Valentin Razmov<br />
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I recommend Alex's Automotive on Roosevelt Ave NE near NE 58th St. Alex is very capable (he once diagnosed a problem that 3 other mechanics have failed to sniff), his service is excellent and rates are comparable to those of other mechanics I've been to.<br />
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==29 Sep 2004==<br />
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From Jessica Miller<br />
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If you have an American made car, I strongly recommend Gorman Auto Repair. They are very honest an nice. They drove me from Queen Anne to Capitol Hill when I dropped off my car and offered to pick me up. They also allowed me to mail in a check when I didn't have my checkbook with me.<br />
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Here is their info:<br />
Gorman Auto Repair<br />
3817 Gilman Ave. W.<br />
Seattle, WA 98199<br />
(206)282-4827<br />
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==05 Sep 2001==<br />
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From Tim James<br />
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Moore's Body Shop at 140th and Aurora. I've had great service on a couple of occasions. <br />
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==04 Sep 2001==<br />
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From ikalet@u (Ira Kalet)<br />
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Stephanie,<br />
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My son Alan works at Bothell Auto Rebuild, and my car has been there<br />
several times. They do good work at reasonable prices, handle all the<br />
insurance companies, and just finished building a new building. They are<br />
on Bothell Way (522) and the phone number is 425 485-6388. You can tell<br />
Chris (the owner) that I referred you.<br />
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Ira Kalet<br />
Adjunct Associate Prof.<br />
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==23 Oct 2000==<br />
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From maria@cs (Maria Gullickson)<br />
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I take my Toyota to Carl's Foreign Car Service at 26th and 55th I've been very happy with their work and their honesty, plus Carl has a dog who is often found in the lobby :) <br />
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==25 Sep 2000==<br />
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From werner@cs (Dawn Werner)<br />
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I was about to recommend the same place, High Road Automotive. They've done a great job on our car, and are very attentive to service and details. The free inspection is great -- they even performed one for us when we were buying a new/used car last year, just so we would know everything about it and what would be in store for us. In general though, check out Car Talk's Ultimate Guide to Finding a Great Mechanic. You can search for mechanics based on whatever criteria you're interested in (make of car, location, etc.). <br />
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==24 Sep 2000==<br />
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From capell@cs (Steve Capell)<br />
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I've found High Road Automotive (www.high-road.com) in Ballard to provide excellent service, although their prices seem a bit high to me. They specialize in Honda and Acura. Their model is somewhat unique, in that they do a free inspection of your car once a year and keep track of everything that they think is wrong with it. It's enlightening and depressing. I don't think they are dishonest in their assessment, but their standards are higher than mine regarding what really needs to be done. <br />
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==4 Oct 1999==<br />
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From rap@cs (Rachel Pottinger)<br />
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Edward's Automotive<br />
128th and Aurora<br />
362-1960<br />
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Extremely helpful, honest, shows you what was wrong with your stuff, cheaper than the rest, cares about customers. We've (at this point) had leaks fixed, the rack and pinion replaced, and had our whole car theft thing dealt with there; they don't do unnecessary repairs. You may also want to look at the car talk site; they have a great set of ratings that you can search by area, car problem, make, etc. at http://cartalk.cars.com/Tools/mechanics-browse.pl <br />
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==30 Nov 1992==<br />
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From bri@cs (Brian ??)<br />
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In article <1992Dec1.000017.11877@beaver.cs.washington.edu> you write:<br />
>Can anybody recommend a good automoblie mechanic? (or let me know of ones<br />
>to avoid so I don't get ripped off.) I have a 1983 Honda Civic.<br />
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>Thanks,<br />
>Kurt<br />
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We had very good luck with a person just north of NorthGate Center. Honda Specialties it was called. When we were selling the car people interested in it took it to a couple of different mechs who said that certain things had to be done to the car (to the tune of $200) when our guy explained that it was not necessary for that year of the car and when we asked him to do it anyway (to sell the car) he did it for about half the price of the others. Brian <br />
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==30 Nov 1992==<br />
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From kailun@cs (Kai-Lun Chan)<br />
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For cars that are several years old, I would suggest My Mechanics at 96th (or 97th ?) and Aurora. If you are driving along Aurora towards North, it should be on your left hand side. Their price is really good and quality is above average. I brought my 87 Accord there to change brakes, power steering pump, etc. However, the guy (Steve) there is busy all the time and you may need to wait for an hour or longer before he can look at your car even if you have an appointment. --kailun@lynx.cs<br />
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==1 Dec 1992==<br />
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From tod@cs (Tod Amon)<br />
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You're in luck, given that you own a Honda. I would strongly recommend "High Road Automotive" in Ballard. They used to be called "Dr. Honda" but Honda made them change their name. We've used them for about 4 1/2 years and they do an excellent job. Once, after a trip, my car was making a terrible noise, the engine sounded awful, and I was leary of what kind of damage had been done. They found a rock trapped in the exhaust pipe, and charged me all of $10. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that they have my recommendation. -tod <br />
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==1 Dec 1992==<br />
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From lieberma@lynx (C.Mira Lieberman)<br />
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In response to your request for a good auto mechanic, I recommend Clinton Auto Repair on Roosevelt. The phone number is 524-3881. I have a 1988 Honda Civic, and I used to have a Toyota pick-up. He has always been very helpful and doesn't tell me I need alot of unnecessary work done, will check things for free and tell me it doesn't need to be done for a few months yet, etc. Mira Lieberman <br />
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==1 Dec 1992==<br />
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From bricker (Lauren Bricker)<br />
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I've had good luck with Import Car Service up in Kirkland. They've been able to figure out what's wrong with our cars (including a Fiat - doesn't that say it all). The one thing I would say against them is that they are not fast. They like to test and retest the car before returning it to you. Lauren <br />
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==2 Dec 1992==<br />
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From jwatson (Judy Watson)<br />
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I've been going to "Honda Specialties" for years -- they're honest and do great work. I have a 79 Honda CVCC and an 86 Honda Prelude. The owner is Greg Marshall: 361-0803, 11710 15th NE (about 1 mile NE of Northgate Mall) -- it's also on a bus line (#73) to the UW. Judy <br />
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==2 Dec 1992==<br />
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From wendyt@cabezon<br />
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I like the people at Pacific Rim, on Stone Way at about 40th. <br />
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From vass@cs (Vassily Litvinov), Aug 1996:<br />
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They have changed their attitute since then. They will do you a lot of unnecessary things and charge you for work that your car doesn't need. -vass 8/96 <br />
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==5 Dec 1992==<br />
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From virgil@lynx (Virgil Bourassa)<br />
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After loads of bad luck, I hit on two good shops, both near each other in Bellevue. The first is Japanese Auto Parts & Service where I have my '82 Toyota Corolla serviced all the time, and also Independent Honda, where my (ex) wife has her '85 Accord serviced. While typing this, I remembered that Independent Honda moved to Totem Lake. Anyway, good luck. Virgil</div>128.208.4.69http://abstract.cs.washington.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Dentists_in_Seattle&diff=378Dentists in Seattle2004-12-13T16:01:53Z<p>128.208.4.69: </p>
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<div>==Dentists==<br />
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====Peter Mork, 13-Dec-2004====<br />
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I agree with Neva and Rachel. My whole family uses 32 Good Reasons (Dr. Barrett's office). My wife is very leery of dentists (due to oral surgery without anasthesia as a child), but they've been very good to her. She just had a pain-free root canal!<br />
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====Ethan Phelps-Goodman, 12/12/2004====<br />
I went to Lynn Rowland once, and I'd say she was only OK. She was very friendly, and it was easy to make an appointment, but I didn't think the cleaning was nearly as thurough as I got from my dentist back home. And it was done entirely by a dental assistant, not the dentist. Maybe that's normal though.<br />
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====Sarah Schwarm, 12/10/2004====<br />
I see Dr. Stacy Gilmore, and am very pleased with her office for both regular cleanings (they know our insurance, I never touch any paperwork) and more extensive work. I recently had a crown put on one of my front teeth to permanently repair a broken tooth from a high school mishap involving a field hockey stick, and I'm very pleased with the results. (The process of getting the crown done was a lot less unpleasant than I feared, too.)<br />
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Her office contact info is:<br />
3216 NE 45th Pl Ste 302<br />
Seattle, WA 98105<br />
(206) 522-0443<br />
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====Andrew Whitaker, 11/07/2004====<br />
I can whole-heartedly recommend Wallingford Dental Arts (google://wallingford dental arts). The office is run by a set of dentists, all of whom (in my experience) are extremely competent and friendly. And, they have the University insurance system down pat.<br />
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====Andy Schwerin, 09-24-2004====<br />
I use Dr. Charles Wallace on the Ave between 41st and 42nd Sts NE. I only really have experience with regular cleanings and a referral to get my wisdom teeth removed. For these purposes at least, Dr. Wallace and his staff have been highly satisfactory.<br />
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====Stefan Saroiu, 09-24-2004====<br />
I go to Dr. Daniel Thacker in Kingston (you have to take the ferry to get there).<br />
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Apple Tree Cove Dental Ctr PO Box 149 Kingston, WA 98346-0149 Phone: (360) 297-3392<br />
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It seems like an overkill to take the ferry to go see your dentist, so why do I recommend him? Three reasons:<br />
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1. My wife is a dentist. She recommends that office (the truth is that I sometimes see my wife rather than Dr. Thacker). And no, she doesn't practice at that office, nor we derive any benefits from recommending people to go there.<br />
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2. They use very good materials and the dentist is good. Personally, I don't care too much about the staff being friendly. I think it's more important if the dentist is good and whether they're not into saving a couple of bucks by using inferior dental products.<br />
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3. That's the closest good dentist/good materials office we know of. We're not saying there aren't other good offices closer to UW.<br />
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By the way, the ferry ride is spectular ($5 per person both ways, no car).<br />
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--Stefan<br />
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====Neva Cherniavsky, 09-24-2004====<br />
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Since Rachel posted so long ago, I want to reiterate what she said. I went to Dr. Barrett this summer and he and his staff were great. They were very friendly and professional, and they knew all about the insurance. It didn't cost me a penny.<br />
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Ernest Barrett<br />
1107 NE 45th St. Suite 220 <br />
(206)632-9400 <br />
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====Dmitriy Portnov, 09-05-2001====<br />
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Robert Stark<br />
4530 Union Pl NE, Suite 206<br />
phone 206-525-5000<br />
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Another recommendation for Dr. Robert Stark (dentist).<br />
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I agree with everything in Matthai's recommendation from 10-5-99. Very<br />
nice, modern office; friendly and professional staff.<br />
Staff knows about our insurance policy too.<br />
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====Craig Kaplan, 09-04-2001====<br />
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Lynn Rowland<br />
(see below)<br />
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The first dentist I chose in Seattle was the right one. I'm<br />
very happy with Lynn Rowland. She's on the Ave. south of 42nd.<br />
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====Denise Pinnel, 10-05-1999====<br />
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Lynn Rowland<br />
4115 Univ Way Suite 110<br />
phone: 632-7575<br />
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Very good, friendly, staff knows all about our insurance policy. Right<br />
on the Ave near school.<br />
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====Matthai Philipose, 10-05-1999====<br />
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Robert Stark<br />
4530 Union Pl NE, Suite 206<br />
206-525-5000<br />
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His office is located just behind the university village. I've been <br />
going to him for about a year now, my wife has been going for a few <br />
years. We have found him (and his assistants) very professional and <br />
competent. The clinic is pleasant, bright and modern. I've gotten two <br />
wisdom teeth removed there, no problem. All in all, eons better than <br />
my previous Seattle dentist, a guy called Carey from the U District.<br />
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====Rachel Pottinger, 10-04-1999====<br />
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Ernest Barrett<br />
1107 NE 45th St. Suite 220 <br />
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Very good; very nice, staff knows all about the insurance.</div>128.208.4.69