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Not as pretty as it sounds


Posted at 12:01 am by Katie Mayer, Herald staff

Ewwwww: Health officials are warning people not to swim at Lake Ketchum, north of Stanwood, because of a bloom of blue-green algae. The bloom has created an unpleasant scum on the lake that looks a lot like something we were once double-dog-dared to eat in the cafeteria.

The mansion of tents: If you don't like to be cramped when you camp, check out a supersized tent called The Board Room. At 96 square feet, the tent is big enough to sleep eight people, but probably still small enough that you'll trip over all seven of your tentmates while trying to fumble your way out to use the bushes in the middle of the night.

Up, up and away: A private company is offering balloon rides in New York's Central Park. The helium-filled balloon will remain tied to the ground as passengers float 30 stories up. Don't gasp too much at the stunning views, though, or all that helium will make you sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks by the time you get back to the ground.

Bottoms up: More people are filling their glasses with craft beers these days, while sales have remained mostly flat for mass-market brewers. However, Coors, Budweiser and Miller Lite remain the beers of choice if you need to splash your drink in somebody's face.
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