tabb7118

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Midday Scan: New storm damage to 'Kalakala'; Archbishop tries to raise storm against gay marriage

Posted Tue, Jan 24, 9:47 a.m.

The Archbishop urges us to "call, email or write" our legislators about the same-sex marriage issue. Fair enough...but, how does one respond to the Archbishop directly? It seems equally important to let him know how we feel aboujt this important issue. Here's what the Archdiocese website says: "Contacting the Archbishop ...

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Mixed feelings about the new Husky stadium

Posted Tue, Nov 8, 10:16 a.m.

Great insight, Ted! On the radio the other day, Dori Monson had a wonderful piece about the history of Husky Stadium. One point that was emphasized was the fabulous setting of the stadium, with the views, the water, the boats, the tailgating, the bridge, the campus, etc. Dori Monson said ...

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The Casey Anthony case: Where is justice?

Posted Thu, Jul 7, 9:40 a.m.

The prosecution gambled on a complex, multi-front case, where most prosecutors would have passed or struck a deal. They shouldn’t be surprised that a jury rejected a case that couldn’t meet the incredibly high standard that we insist on…beyond a reasonable doubt. In my mind, a critical moment in the ...

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Re-naming Cascades peaks

Posted Mon, Apr 4, 10:56 a.m.

Knute...your excellent piece reminds me that back in 1974, when the esteemed National Bank of Commerce changed its name to Rainier National Bank, one of our comedic legislators introduced a prank resolution, seeking to change the name of Mount Rainier to Mount National Bank of Commerce.

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The unbearable lightness of Dino Rossi

Posted Tue, Nov 9, 10:29 a.m.

Rossi's early strategy of criticizing Murray for bringing home "pork" doomed him. Although he carefully avoided that tactic almost immediately after he launched it, he had already frightened off too many voters (including business-type Republicans) who were worried he might mean it.

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Searching for the 'best' burger: It's all about the hunt

Posted Fri, Aug 20, 9:33 a.m.

Wednesday, I had an excellent burger at FATBURGER (change the name!) in South King County. Lots of great toppings, freshly pattied meat, good fries. A little pricey, but not outrageous.

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Crying foul over state liquor store's deal with Edgar Martinez

Posted Wed, Jun 23, 9:18 a.m.

It will be most interesting to see if the Liquor Control Board uses our money to campaign against the Costco initiative.

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Humor: Guardian angels smooth things over

Posted Mon, Jan 12, 4:23 p.m.

...are they all females?

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