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Tim Russert’s lessons for life
What makes someone great at what they do? What propels them to the top of the pack?
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Getting the urge to take it outside
Our Pacific Northwest climate generally limits outdoor dining activities to 3 or 4 months of the year.
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Ocain and McBama: An election primer
First off, I won’t be endorsing either of the presidential candidates in John McCain or Barack Obama.
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A Father’s Day snapshot | Pat Cashman
Father’s Day is coming up this week, and so is my dad’s 85th birthday. I sure wish he…
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Fresh summer salads are a breeze to make
Summer is approaching and fresh fruit is arriving in the stores.
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All the smarts in the world still can’t keep some afloat | Pat Cashman
Ever met one of those people who seemingly can do everything? I know a guy like that. He…
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Carlson: 6 VP ideas for Obama not named Hillary
With his party’s nomination in hand, would Barack Obama be better off with Hillary Clinton as his running…
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Family crises all about how you handle them
Every family experiences painful losses. Beloved pets and family members die. So do hopes and marriages. Tragedies and…
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How to defrost your frozen computer
Q: My two year old PC, running Windows XP Professional freezes up several times a day and I…
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Motorists must share the road
On May 21, inclement weather didn’t stop a band of King County cyclists from the task at hand:…
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Community journalism: collaborative, family affair
When we had to start thinking about our senior project in early February, I knew I wanted to…
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Ideas, not imagery, key to changing D.C. politics
The Washington State Republican convention last weekend in Spokane should have been dull and uneventful. All they had…
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WIAA on wrong track with Bellermine decision
The state organization that governs high school sports has stumbled in a recent decision involving girls track. Because…
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Greenberg: Never too early to start molding your kids
My twin sons are now about six weeks old — so naturally, it’s time to begin applying to…
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Don’t let alcohol stand in the way of your graduate’s future
Thousands of mortar boards will be tossed into the air across Washington this June; a time-honored sign that…
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Grilled flank steak: Elegant and easy
Looking for an easy, low fat and elegant meal for entertaining?
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WIRED magazine: time to rethink ‘going green’
Wanna buy a car that’s gentle on the environment? Then don’t buy a new hybrid. Are you buying…
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Top-two primary is really best two primary
The election season is approaching and the state’s two major political parties are in a twitter. The reason?…
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An amateur’s guide to manipulating the media
News media mimic domestic beasts of burden: Sometimes lazy, often trainable, but always hungry.