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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Friday. This is Seattle now. This week,

happy birthday, Microsoft. The company is turning 50. Get ready for those AARP mailers. Seattle's signature

mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense. And a Ballard

Baker has the right idea, serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM. Seattle

met food editor Naomi Tomkeke and Geekwire co-founder Todd

Bishop are here to break down the week. But first, let's get you caught up. Protesters are

gathering at Seattle Center tomorrow to rally against the Trump administration's federal cuts

and mass firings. It's part of a national day of action

dubbed hands-off. Saturday's event will include speeches by Congresswoman Pramilla Jaya Paul and

former Governor Jay Inslee. The protest begins at noon. Here's an update on the rogue Capitol Hill

stop signs we talked about last week along East John Street, the signs created four-way stops

at 13th and 14th Avenue. Capitol Hill blog reports the area is tricky for pedestrians.

The city made quick work of removing them, but the message may have stuck.

CHB reports the Seattle Department of Transportation plans to look into the data and consider

a change.

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