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Still some life left in this one: CNBC’s new show “Jay Leno’s Garage,” which features the former “Tonight Show” host’s collection of old cars and motorcycles, is saving the network money because it doesn’t have to fork over cash for insurance premiums for the vehicles (Page B4).
The network is getting another price break from Leno who is using only old jokes for the show.
Who’s fault is this? Among the panel discussions at this year’s New Yorker Festival was a talk that centered on the recent magazine article about the Cascadia earthquake fault that will someday cause the Northwest’s “Big One” (Page A3).
Having seized on this state’s grunge scene 20 years ago, trend-conscious New Yorkers quickly ordered their own faults — maybe something in sustainable granite.
Zippity ooh ow: As zip lines have gained in popularity, injuries also have increased from the activity where riders hurtle along a fixed line high above the ground. Some have blamed disreputable operators (Page A2).
Here’s how to tell if your zip line operator is less than reputable: He tells you, “Here, hold on to this end of the line. Now, jump!”
—Jon Bauer, Herald staff
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