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Ashley Dupre opines that escorts are ...



I guess “escorts” resent being called “prostitutes.” Spitzer Call Girl Says She’s No Prostitute NEW YORK — The escort at the center of the scandal that brought down former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer said she didn’t realize who he was until the scandal broke. In an interview with Diane Sawyer, Ashley [...]
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These scientists may want to read bot...



These scientists may want to read both Jurassic Park AND Planet of the Apes before going further…. There was a captivating story in the press today that touches on not one, but TWO scenarios that had really bad endings in the sci-fi stories: (more…)
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Issaquah Press: “Unincorparated...



The Issaquah Press ran this story about the Unincorporated Area Councils, including the 4-Creeks Council between Renton and issaquah. As expected, county budget cuts are high on everyone’s worry list right now. In the city we are a bit more insulated in some areas (local services), but the county budget still affects many regional se [...]
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I can’t watch TV or listen to t...



I can’t watch TV or listen to the radio anymore…. I can’t watch TV or listen to the radio this week without getting annoyed by the worsening, spiraling attack ads! Don’t any candidates have anything positive to say anymore? If you are like me, you are ready for this campaign season to come to it’s sloppy end. Which ads out there bug YOU the most?
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USA Today: Renton is a swing district...



Renton in today’s USA today, for playing a significant swing role in the governor’s race. Interestingly, many Renton Obama-supporters are reportedly voting for Rossi in the governor’s race. Click here to read the story. What do you think is the reason? Was it Gregoire’s close association with ex-mayor Keolker? [...]
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Accused sign thief identified…



Chares have been filed against Randall Goulet in the case of the yard sign thefts. Here are more details in the Renton Reporter.
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The latest yard sign drama…



Many people are curious as to who the yard sign snatcher is, and what the motive may be.Read about the stolen yard signs here I’m going to discourage reader speculation on this topic, because everyone always seems to guess wrong in cases like this… …but if any of you get genuine, accurate PUBLIC information about why these [...]
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My father-in-law, a nuclear physiscis...



The Heaviest Element Known to Science Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories has discovered the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element, Governmentium (Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by [...]
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Hey! Our blog was mentioned in Seatt...



Here is the link. Thanks to all of you readers, tipsters, and commenters, who keep this interesting and relevant.
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Latest Jib Jab campaign video.



Latest Jib Jab campaign video. These Jib Jab videos always make me laugh. This one is really cute. Send a JibJab Sendables® eCard Today!
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