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| Filed Under: | United States / Seattle | |
| Posts on Regator: | 61666 | |
| Posts / Week: | 228.5 | |
| Archived Since: | March 23, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Jose Canseco Probably Shouldn't Be Allowed on Twitter
Jose Canseco, who has been accused by both of his ex-wives of domestic violence in the past, was approached by police officers in Las Vegas as part of a rape investigation, according to Canseco's Twitter feed. How did Canseco respond?...Show More Summary
New Pearl Buck Novel to Be Published This Fall
Like it says up there in large print, a new Pearl Buck novel is going to be published this fall: The manuscript was stumbled upon in a storage unit in Texas and returned to the Buck family in December in exchange for a small fee, said...Show More Summary
The Sheltering Water Towers of NYC
After reading about this NYC speakeasy hidden in a water tower... Mr. Austin located a suitable water tower by scouring Buildings Department records for violations with egregious scaffold fines. That can indicate a neglectful landlord,...Show More Summary
Michigan Right to Lifer Compares Rape to a "Car Accident"
Hey Ladies, you better be prepared, because you know, accidents will happen: A group backed by Right to Life of Michigan has been approved to circulate petitions seeking a new state law prohibiting health insurance companies from covering...Show More Summary
Breaking News: Pretty Woman Does Something Besides Look Good!
The opening line of a story on the SIFF premiere by the Seattle Times' Nicole Brodeur: You look at director Lynn Shelton and think, “Why is she behind the camera?” Girl's a stunner. Brodeur was called out for her comment by Seattle's...Show More Summary
Only Half of the WA Insurance Plans Through the State Exchange Will Cover Elective Abortions
The 300,000 women hoping to purchase affordable insurance coverage through Washington state's insurance exchange when the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented next year had better choose wisely: Only half of the 10 insurance exchange...Show More Summary
Iran's Guardian Council Shortlists Successors to Ahmadinejad
President Ahmadinejad calls the shortlist an "act of oppression" because his favorite guy wasn't chosen. Also cut from the list? Open critics of how the regime handled the 2009 protests. (Surprise, surprise.) Among those approved for...Show More Summary
"Frenzied Machete Attack" in London
In southeastern London, a soldier was killed by two men who were later shot by police. The Prime Minister says the attacks were likely terrorism. The BBC has set up a breaking news page about the incident with live video and more information. [ Comment on this story ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
The Republican Battle Over Disaster Relief Is Embarrassing
Politico says that Republicans are already arguing over whether the disaster relief for Oklahoma should be offset with budget cuts elsewhere. “Finding some way to offset is not the priority,” said Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a member of Senate GOP leadership who opposed the $50.5 billion Sandy aid package at the beginning of the year. Show More Summary
SIFF Picks of the Day!
Full festival guide here, two recommended picks for today below.
Nightfall screens at 9 pm tonight at SIFF Uptown. Also today and recommended: Paradise: Faith, The Rocket, and an encore screening of Brady Hall's Scrapper. Full guide here!
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I Love Television: Guys! Typing is hard!
Every day, someone tells me, "Wm.™ Steven Hump-Me? You got it EEEEEEEASY. All you do is sit around on your spectacular honey-baked ham and watch TV! I call that EEEEEEEASY." Well, it's not so EEEEEEEASY! I thought this TV-criticizing...Show More Summary
Oregon Woman Raped by Ex (but at Least Her Property Taxes Are the Lowest in the State!)
ThinkProgress.org grimly illustrates what happens when state and local municipalities lose revenue and have to slash vital services, like law enforcement, primarily at the expense of vulnerable populations, like women and children. Last...Show More Summary
Wanna Be a Young Sexy Hempfest Calendar Girl?
A post on Craigslist says they're looking for "young sexy calendar girls for the new Hempfest calendar" who are "between the ages of 18-21 and want to get paid up to $50 an hour." I know that Hempfest is a volunteer operation, but that's...Show More Summary
Amazon Legitimizes Fan Fiction
This could potentially be a huge deal: Get ready for Kindle Worlds, a place for you to publish fan fiction inspired by popular books, shows, movies, comics, music, and games. With Kindle Worlds, you can write new stories based on featured Worlds, engage an audience of readers, and earn royalties. Show More Summary
Today Is World Goth Day
I hope you will celebrate accordingly. [ Comment on this story ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Study Guide Questions for The Stranger, Volume 22, Issue 38
We're observing Slog silence from now until 11 a.m. while we have an editorial meeting, but look—we made an entire paper's worth of stuff for you!
In an effort to make The Stranger more interactive, this new feature provides sample questions...Show More Summary
Portland Voters Are Stoopid
If you're having a tough day, and you're looking for something to make you feel better about yourself even if it comes at the expense of somebody else (and their teeth), just remind yourself how much smarter and more rational your city...Show More Summary
Morning News: No Fluoride in Portland, a Beatboxing Goat, and the Waffle House Disaster Index
Seattle Mayoral Endorsements Coming Fast and Furious: McGinn and Harrell split the 37th District Democrats, Murray gets Chris Gregoire and former mayor Charlie Royer, plus the 43rd District Dems. IRS Official Refuses to Testify in Congress:...Show More Summary
No More Affairs at the City
What was the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs has become Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. I might even argue to remove "Office of," too. Officiousness begone! (It is also possible that I have been driven to a mad desire for minimalism by lo those many years of Affairs. Show More Summary
Awesome Brand-New Internet Meme
Check out this combo of the Turkish Stud, Hamster Dance, and Gonads and Strife, you guys!!! Third in a very special series, with thanks to AirBuddy! [ Comment on this story ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]