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Alyssa Kleven
Writer, father shocked at awful baby names on new lists
Giving your baby a unique name might make you stand out as a parent, but could come back to haunt your child. (AP Photo/File) It’s a problem with everyone; this is everyone collectively being stupid and giving their kids terrible, terrible names, according to Drew Magary with DeadSpin. People’s imagination, or rather, lack-thereof, is what […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Two ways to keep athletes like Marshawn Lynch out of jail
Why do stars like Marshawn Lynch keep getting into trouble? (Lynch mug shot courtesy Alameda County Sheriff’s Office) “Why do superstars keep getting DUI’s?” It’s a question many are asking after the arrest of Seahawks’ star Marshawn Lynch on suspicion of DUI. “Can’t you, for the duration of your NFL career, just not drink before […]15 years ago
Obamas booed for not kissing on kiss cam
Crowds at a Monday night U.S. Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game booed the president and first lady after the couple didn’t smooch when caught on the kiss cam. Even though Michelle Obama appears to be nodding no in the video. The White House insists the first lady did not know it was a kiss cam […]15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: How does Oklahoma City Mariners sound?
Luke Burbank says don’t even joke about selling the Seattle Mariners to Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett. (AP Photo/file) “Don’t even joke dude,” Luke responded to an email from listener Pete in Spanaway. Pete writes: Hey let’s see if Clay Bennett has some money left, The “Oklahoma Mariners” has a nice ring to it. […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Crime fighter Phoenix Jones wants your help to pay for new suit
Seattle crime fighter Phoenix Jones is trying to raise $10,000 to help pay for a new high-tech super suit (My Northwest . com photo) When self-proclaimed Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones first took to the streets to fight crime, his makeshift wardrobe consisted mainly of a plain old bulletproof vest and some Spandex tights.
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MyNorthwest.com
A message from Luke Burbank to Kate Upton: I’ve got your back
Kate Upton recently did a risque spread for GQ – but that hasn’t stopped the pro-ana blogs from calling her “fat.” (GQ magazine image) Pro-skinny (or pro-anorexia websites) have been railing on about how SI Swimsuit cover girl and all- around hottie Kate Upton is too fat. But 97.3 KIRO FM Ross & Burbank host […]15 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Seattle Kitchen ingredient of the week: Seaweed
Many people love seaweed but sometimes don't know exactly how to cook it. Katie O spoke with nutritionist and seaweed aficionado Jennifer Adler, who teaches a seaweed 101 course, to get all the facts.15 years ago
Send the kids to Seattle’s punk rock summer camp
This summer they're doing specialized programs where kids can spend a whole week playing the music of Pink Floyd or Weezer. If you don't want to hear GreenDay pounding from your basement this summer, send your kids to Seattle's School of Rock.15 years ago
Friday knowledge-off: Aerosmith
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, center, guitarist Brad Whitford, left, and drummer Joey Kramer, right, perform during the opening night of the Global Warming Tour at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, June 16, 2012. (Photo by Genevieve Ross/Invision/AP) 1. Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia once called Aerosmith the druggiest people he’d ever seen. How did […]15 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Woman’s raccoon attack injuries are just the beginning, warns listener
A woman was attacked by a pack of raccoons Monday while walking her dog. She was left with nearly 100 wounds.15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: If Luke controls the weather…
Robert in Kirkland writes… Hey Luke, If you can control the weather, please change it back to sun shine. The sun was out right up until today, the day I have my car professionally detailed. Thanks. Luke: I didn’t think about the implications when I said that I could control the weather, which also means […]15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Why is blushing so serious?
A University of Washington student who jumped from his dorm to his death on May 29 may have killed himself because of his uncontrollable blushing. The parents of 20-year-old Brandon Thomas are speaking publicly for the first time and they say the condition consumed his life and made him depressed. “He would wake up in […]15 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Russian armed guards stall group trying to circle globe on Sea-Doos
Five guys on Sea-Doos have a wild goal: to traverse the globe. When they crossed the Bering Strait, they were detained by a group of armed guards.15 years ago
Raped in the Military? They won’t Pay For The Abortion
By Rachel Belle Listen to No Abortions if You’re Raped While Serving in the Military Reading through articles online recently, I came across something that completely shocked me. I learned that the military will not cover abortion costs for women who have been raped and become pregnant while in service. Women have to either pay […]15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Why does the zip line have to go in Lincoln Park?
The Seattle Parks Department has withdrawn a controversial proposal to install a zip line and high ropes course in West Seattle’s Lincoln Park after hundreds of opponents turned out Tuesday night for the first public meeting on the plan. (Read more) Donna writes… Why not think outside the box and have it in a more […]15 years ago
Josh Kerns
Questions raised about Husky Stadium renovation in light of Seattle arena effort
While many critics of a proposed new Seattle arena are vehemently opposed to the use of any public money to help finance the project, the Seattle Times’ Danny Westneat is raising some hackles by suggesting in a new column the renovation of Husky Stadium is a much bigger risk to taxpayers. “Imagine the public is […]15 years ago
Picky Eaters: Why Adults Sometimes Eat Like Children
By Rachel Belle Listen to Picky Eaters: Why Adults Sometimes Eat Like Children Almost everyone seems to dislike at least one food, but some picky kids turn into incredibly picky adults. “The list of things I will not eat is much longer than the things I will eat,” says Ron & Don listener Kathi Winslow. […]15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Does $250,000 make you rich?
Judy in Seattle writes… Dave & Luke: I do not consider $250,000 per year as rich, unless the person receiving that doesn’t have to work to get it. Anyone that lives off investments or inheritances I would consider rich. If someone receives that as salary for a real job, I would not consider that person […]15 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
If you want to enjoy television don’t have start a marathon
Slow down on “Dexter.” A writer at Slate wants you to stop binging on TV. We don’t have to wait months to find out what happened to JR on Dallas. The days of cliff hangers are over. Many people now consume their TV on demand, stream it online, or watch DVD-box sets. When the cliff […]15 years ago
His barbecue tried to kill him!
When Adam Adam Wojtanowicz woke up with a serious stomach ache after throwing a barbeque and bachelor party, he chalked it up to a night of excess.
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Flags For Jarrod: An Update From Jarrod’s Mom
By Rachel Belle Listen to Flags For Jarrod: An Update From His Mom When Kim and Gary Lallier didn’t hear from their son Jarrod on Father’s Day, they were confused and worried. Twenty year old Specialist Jarred Lallier was serving in Afghanistan, but he always called his family to check in. The next day they […]15 years ago
Ask Dave and Luke: Are men and women created equal?
It’s a controversial statement: Men and women are not created equal. It’s the differences between men and women that has a woman, a Marine Corp Captain, writing a (what Dave Ross calls) “first of it’s kind” op-ed in which she says “Get over it!” Currently women can’t serve in the infantry unit in the Marines. […]15 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Seattle Kitchen’s best cheap eats
Guanaco’s Pupusas are some of the best in town – and some of the cheapest. You can choose from locations on Capitol Hill or in the University District. (Mynorthwest.com/File) Every food show worth its salt has a cheap eats edition, and the Seattle Kitchen is no different. This week Kathryn Robinson, of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, […]15 years ago
