Just say no…to ‘Coning’! Fighting back against Internet idiocy
'Coning' has been all the rage with those crazy kids the last few months . . . at least those crazy kids who see something stupid on the internet, then video themselves doing it too and post it online.
15 years ago
VIDEO: Time lapse construction of the biggest Rubik’s cube you’ve ever seen
Posted by Alyssa It is sad but true – we can’t all be brainiacs. I have fumbled around with a Rubik’s cube a few times in my life have always seemed to fall one color block short of a solved puzzle. (And I can’t even blame color-blindness for my lack of puzzle excellence … because […]15 years ago
The Angry Longshoreman Raps – Now This Is A Rave!
It's gone viral...The web is ablaze with the profanity laced tirade a Longview longshoreman unleashed last week on some news crews outside the union hall (if you haven't seen or heard it, it's a meltdown of epic proportions...check it out here, but be forewarned: it is profanity laced and not for the young or easily offended.)
But as if that wasn't good enough, now comes the latest hit sure to take the dance clubs by storm. It's the 'Longshoreman's Rap'...a remixed, mashed up bit of audio gold starring the guy who would only identify himself as @#$% you #$&*sucker. We've taken the liberty of dubbing him MC Potty Mouth, and his single made its world premiere Monday night on the John Curley Show on 97.3 KIRO FM. T-Pain watch out...
15 years ago
Dick’s sign raising: Edmonds is one step closer to a greasy burger
Posted by Alyssa It’s the first new Dick’s drive-in in 37 years, and Edmonds will soon see that famous sign in the air – meaning they’re one step closer to a delicious greasy burger. “One of the last things to get done is put our signs up,” said Jim Spady, Dick’s Vice President. He said […]15 years ago
Hope Solo talks about Dancing with the Stars on ABC’s ‘The View’
Bill Swartz writes … U.S. and former University of Washington soccer goalie Hope Solo is preparing for her next big challenge, competing on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Solo and her dance partner Maks Chmerkovskyi appeared on The View this morning. The first ‘Dancing with the Stars’ episode airs Sept. 19.15 years ago
VIDEO: The Magic of Tilt Shift photography
Stephanie writes… A guy in Lincoln, England, Stu Kennedy, shot the video on his smartphone, and did some editing in After Effects and Sony Vegas. Seems like something we’re all capable of. Check out how Kennedy made time-lapse tilt-shift magic. Tilt Shift Lincoln UK – KakePipe.com from Stu Kennedy on Vimeo.15 years ago
VIDEO: Little Dragon and Red Fang perform at Bumbershoot
MyNorthwest.com’s Alyssa Klevin and Sean Detore of The Mixtape blog are at Bumbershoot all weekend long. You can check out their live Bumbershoot phlog here. Below are video clips of Little Dragon and Red Fang performing at Bumbershoot Saturday night. Enjoy! – Little Dragon: “Ritual Union” -Red Fang: “Malverde”15 years ago
Welcome to the world little tree kangaroo joey
Stephanie writes… As if you need another excuse to visit Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo this weekend…or ever. Now the zoo’s tree kangaroo’s baby is making its way into the world, literally. The joey is emerging fully from its mother’s pouch in short bursts. Check out the video… You won’t actually get to see the eight […]15 years ago
Susan Powell’s father-in-law gets even creepier …
Posted by MyNorthwest.com staff– He said he was falling in love with his daughter-in-law, Susan Cox-Powell, before she disappeared. Now, it turns out Steven Powell sang of “secret” love as well. In an interview with ABC News, Susan’s father-in-law, Steven Powell, said he was falling in love with the missing woman. “Susan was very, very […]15 years ago
Kathy Griffin confesses love for Justin Bieber a la Jim Carrey
posted by Jamie Griswold Kathy Griffin used notes from Jim Carrey’s video profession of love to Emma Stone, and sent her own love message to Justin Bieber. Result is very funny.15 years ago
Conan O’Brien spotted in Seattle
Look who’s in town today. Conan O’Brien, host of Conan on TBS, was spotted at the Cactus Restaurant in Seattle with his wife Liza (a Seattle native) this afternoon. Here’s the photo from the Cactus Restaurant Facebook page:15 years ago
Seahawks DE Raheem Brock gets punk’d by coach Pete Carroll
Head coach Pete Carroll was up to his trademark hi-jinks once again. This time he pranked veteran defensive end Raheem Brock during a team meeting on Friday. Police officers and hotel staffers were brought in to pull out Brock for allegedly not paying a $3,000 hotel bill. Check out the video from Pete Carroll TV:15 years ago
Video: Police investigate explosive found in Carkeek Park
A small explosive device, one that Seattle Police said wasn’t capable of much damage, was found near the scene of a fatal train accident in Seattle’s Carkeek Park, early Thursday. Read more Intern Charley checked out the investigation scene…15 years ago
MyNorthwest.com – 710sports.com internships
Looking for an internship? MyNorthwest.com wants to hear from you if you’re a college student who will be in the area this fall. We have three positions open: 710sports.com, MyNorthwest.com, and online photography internship. You must be enrolled and able to receive credit. 710sports.com Internship Interns will become familiar with all aspects of 710 EPSN […]15 years ago
What does Gawker have against Washington state?
Posted by Alyssa Hint – most of it has to do with our alt-weekly that tends to push a few buttons from time to time. What appears to be a several-day roll out of a bias ranking of the 50 United States, from best to worst, Gawker has good news for the state of Washington. […]15 years ago
Secrets of the Starbucks menu revealed
Posted by Alyssa If you get pleasure from seeming like you’re on the inside, in the know, and have some knowledge that gets you off the beaten track – then check out the latest inside food info as conveniently packaged to you by Huffington Post. The Huffington Post shared just a few secret items from […]15 years ago
Election Day drop box locations
Tuesday is Election Day! Secretary of State Sam Reed says 20 percent of the state will not be a part of the primary and those that are receiving ballots are not likley to vote. Prove him wrong! Put a stamp on your ballot or drive to one of the below locations: Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 […]15 years ago
Not fair: France gets auto-bread machines
Stephanie writes… Introducing ABMs. France gets all the cool things: AAA credit ratings (Read Dave Ross’ commentary) and now automatic baguette machines. Just imagine popping in a couple euro and then out spits a whole baguette. Anytime of day or night, Parisians can make a nice little snack for themselves…if they’re packing their own cheese. […]15 years ago
City Arts Fest wristbands on sale
Posted by Alyssa The sun has barely started peeking out from behind the clouds, and we’re already thinking about fall. At least we’re thinking about fall for good reason: It brings some excellent music a la the City Arts Fest 2011. They released their lineup a few weeks ago, which features great acts like Built […]15 years ago
Seattle bears love coffee
Posted by Jamie Griswold
Watch how these bears react to a pile of coffee at the Woodland Park Zoo . .