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WSU Coach Mike Leach tweets fake news about President Obama

Flinters Roo writes: "People are so quick to react and be seen as reacting to updates to spread news without ever vetting it. They are easily fooled and led along to do what the group wants them to do. It happens to both parties as each only wants to believe what they like, not what reality actually is. Journalism has largely become just blog posts. Little to no effort is done anymore to check the facts before posting. The rush to be first overrides accuracy. With media outlets now openly taking sides and no longer even trying to hide their bias, journalists are not much more than bloggers. Ethics need not apply.” 
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Drive time: How we calculate travel times on Washington roads

Silverado writes: "That's what's really infuriating about getting around here (or trying to) in an automobile. You can't count on that journey to the same place taking the same amount of time day after day. I'd like to see a column about the many different excuses used over the years by commuters who have suffered from this malady and have to tell the boss...something. Problem is it effects the boss daily as well.” 
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Thunderstorms roll in with sporadic lightning strikes

Falsk Konto writes: "It would be kind of cool if this happens.. I remember thunderstorms when I was a kid visiting my grandparents in Montana, and I miss them now.” 
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Dori: You can snort coke openly, but not through a plastic straw

Amino Man writes: "Are they going to go back to those paper straws from the '50s? Those were great.
I loved shooting the wrapper across the room.” 
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Mariners rallying to get Ichiro in Home Run Derby with #IchiForDC campaign

James Jackson writes: "I went to the Home Run Derby in 2001 at Safeco and the thing I was most blown away by was how Ichiro (who was obviously still new here) effortlessly hit a good 10-15 consecutive balls over the fence during BP. Who knows what kind of ability he has to do that these days but it would sure be fun.” 
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90-degree temperatures expected in Seattle through mid-week

Ssixlegs writes: "Sweet! ....lived here all my life...this weather helps me dry out from the rest of the year...I love it!” 
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Polished performances in ‘The Seagull,’ but ensemble falls flat

bizzzz writes: "Sounds like the feel-good hit of the summer. when the heck is "dude where's my car pt. 2" coming out?” 
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Seattle may ditch parking meter window stickers

Seattlegirl720 writes: "I may not have to go back to my car to put the sticker in the window, but I will have to go back to write down my license plate number on my hand so I don't forget it by the time I get back to the meter, lol.” 
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Seattle man thanks Kurt Cobain for making upcoming kidney surgery possible

Average Joe writes: "This is a good way to start the day. Thank you!” 
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Tumwater ‘hero’ speaks out for the first time after Walmart shooting

Kanyein2020 writes: "This guy just sounds like an all around solid dude.
I feel bad that he has to live with this the rest of his life. No matter how justified his actions were, he's still going to carry that.
He'd never pay for a beer in any bar I was in.” 
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