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Aerospace Blog: Michelle Dunlop  |
 Michelle covers the aerospace industry in Snohomish County. |
Recent entries:

November 6
Airbus leads Boeing in orders, deliveries

Airbus has won more net orders and delivered more aircraft than its rival Boeing, as of Oct. 31. [Read More]

• Airbus' A330 Freighter makes its first flight November 5
• Some don't like S.C.'s "secret" Boeing deal November 5
• Watch Airbus fly its first A330 Freighter November 4
• SC Boeing workers subject of cartoons November 4
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| The Bullpen |
 A daily look at what's going on in the sports world, as only The Herald's Closer can bring it. |
Recent entries:

November 10
Abandoning the run and the running back

TODAY'S LINEUP A look at the top sports stories in The Herald: Who needs a run game? [Read More]

• Of silver Lions and linings November 9
• Griffey, Lincecum and a local coach's close shave November 6
• Five athletes the Closer doesn't want to see cele... November 5
• Time for Seahawks to do a team makeover November 4
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The Buzz  |
 A slightly twisted take on the day's news. |
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November 12
The bottom line

Ken Griffey Jr. says he's returning to the Seattle Mariners not just for the free food in the clubhouse, but to help the team win the World Series. [Read More]

• Squawking and honking November 11
• For many cougars, it's one night only November 10
• Time to put a lid on it November 9
• That's Stud Muffin to you November 8
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Double Team: Jennifer Buchanan and Mike Cane  |
 What's happening on the field and behind the scenes in high school sports. |
Recent entries:

November 11
UPDATE: NCAA National Letter of Intent signings

I expect a bunch of local student-athletes to sign an NCAA National Letter of Intent sometime between today and Nov. 18, the early signing period for ... [Read More]

• 2009 Cascade Conference All-League Football Teams November 11
• Final State Coaches Association volleyball rankin... November 10
• Video: Glacier Peak's Amy-Eloise Neale wins 3A st... November 8
• State football playoff brackets November 8
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Eco Geek: Sarah Jackson  |
 Get green with our resident Eco Geek, blogging on recycling, eating local, eco-friendly products and creative ideas for sustainable living. |
Recent entries:

October 22
Score one for recycling, composting! Sort of.

Thanks to the lovely little Sightline newsletter, I've been spending way too much time reading about the success of recycling. [Read More]

• Green Everett needs 50 volunteers for fair on Sat... September 30
• SIGGnificant scandal: BPA bust! September 14
• Great. I’m afraid of my kitchen. Again. August 27
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Hot Off the Gridiron: Aaron Swaney  |
 An in-depth look at all NFL news of the day with an eye on how it affects fantasy football. |
Recent entries:

October 30
Second-half predictions, cont'd

In my print column today I predicted three players -- a QB, RB and WR -- who I felt would have really strong games down the stretch of the season. Now it's time to look at the TEs and DEF units I feel will do the same. I'm al ... [Read More]

• Sharing my joy October 22
• Not mad at Ahmad October 13
• I'm back October 11
• It may be time to pull the cord on Slaton, and ot... September 26
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Mariners: Kirby Arnold  |
 Kirby covers all the bases when it comes to the Mariners. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Lowe on learning Griffey will return: 'I got chills'

Mark Lowe is living his dream as a major league relief pitcher, but that dream became something special this year when he played on the same team as his childhood idol, Ken Griffey Jr. [Read More]

• It's official: Griffey is returning November 11
• It's all but official: Griffey is returning in 20... November 11
• Ichiro now has enough Gold Gloves to field a team November 10
• Nothing new on the Griffey front November 9
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Midday Snacks  |
 Tidbits we've gathered from around the Internet to entertain, inform and enlighten you each weekday around noon. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Edible bacon lamp!

Need we say more? Check out the crazy invention detailed in a step-by-step slideshow on Flickr. Delicious? [Read More]

• A map of a different kind November 9
• Informational eye candy November 6
• Add some color to a gray day November 5
• 2010 Winter Olympics mascots are here! November 4
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My Back Pages: Neal Pattison  |
 The Herald's executive editor blogs about the good, the bad and -- sometimes -- the ugly aspects of the news business. |
Recent entries:

September 10
In crisis, news media clears its throat

Can hyper-local save journalism? [Read More]

• A pants-down moment: appearances be damned August 31
• Once fallacies check in, they rarely check out August 17
• Gosh, do we seem fair? Sorry to offend you August 11
• Digital dispatches from the marketplace of ideas July 8
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The Mudrakers  |
 Get into gardening with Jessi Loerch, Sarah Jackson and Debra Smith. |
Recent entries:

November 9
Chickens take over garden cleanup

I am not a tidy person. You can see that in my house, and you can see it in my garden. [Read More]

• Everett trash service now accepts food scraps in ... November 2
• Got fruit? Want bees? Check this out. October 23
• Hinkley, Ciscoe, other garden celebrities to spea... September 16
• Tomatoes: Almost too beautiful to eat September 10
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The Petri Dish: Jerry Cornfield  |
 Jerry writes on the culture of politics in Snohomish County and throughout Washington. |
Recent entries:

November 11
High court to consider if you have a right to honk your horn

Helen Immell is no lawyer. Yet, in in a few months, she'll be in front of the state Supreme Court arguing for her right to speak freely with her car honk. Reporter Diana Hefley writes in today's Herald: [Read More]

• Edmonds Councilwoman Pritchard-Olson dies November 9
• Pastor Fuiten skewers strategy of R-71 opponents November 9
• House Speaker Pelosi visits Seattle today November 9
• Ref 71 sponsors file petition with Supreme Court ... November 6
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PG: Theresa Goffredo  |
 Theresa Goffredo provides a virtual village for parents in Snohomish County. |
Recent entries:

November 4
What it really takes for your 5 year old to be a success in kindergarten

Does your kindergartener read at a first-grade level? Can she tie her shoe, count to 100 or rattle off state capitals? [Read More]

• Pre-K programs mean good foundation for learning November 2
• Fighting needle phobia during flu season: Have a ... October 22
• "Pink Brain, Blue Brain" October 20
• Beyond the great pumpkin October 14
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Pop Secrets: Andy Rathbun  |
 Andy Rathbun, the Herald's weekly music columnist, blogs about national music news and local acts. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Concert presales: U2, Muse, Phoenix, Kid Cudi and more

U2's coming back to Seattle for the first time since 2005. The group will bring its 360 Degree Tour to Qwest Field in summer 2010. Tickets go on sale in the coming days. [Read More]

• Free music: Track from Dave Grohl and John Paul J... November 9
• Videos: Weezer teams up with Kenny G, plus Artic ... November 6
• Concerts: Bon Jovi, All-American Rejects, Julian ... November 4
• Weekend reading: Michael Jackson, Spike Jonze, Fl... October 30
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Seahawks: John Boyle  |
 John has the Seahawks covered. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Wednesday practice report

Here's the rundown from today's practice: Limited participation in practice QB Matt Hasselbeck (right shoulder) CB Ken Lucas (neck) Full participation in practice [Read More]

• Nothing to see here November 11
• Seahawks release Hass, sign Walker from the pract... November 10
• Hasselbeck has a sore shoulder, but will play Sun... November 9
• Seahawks vs. Lions game thread November 8
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Silvertips: Nick Patterson  |
 Nick covers the Silvertips, Everett's hometown Western Hockey League team. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Emergency food drive Saturday

The Volunteers of America food bank of Snohomish County's supplies have run dangerously low, so the Silvertips are holding an emergency food drive during Satur ... [Read More]

• Honoring Jordan Mistelbacher (updated) November 10
• Live blog: Everett at Spokane November 10
• Tips on TV? November 9
• Live blogging update November 9
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Scream Queen: Jacqueline McCartney |
 Jacqueline "Scream Queen" McCartney will be writing about horror movies during the month of October. |
Recent entries:

October 31
Terror times three: Your top three horror movies

Happy Halloween! Once you’ve recovered from the sugar rush via all the work treats — tell the truth, you’ve already pushed your face into those bags of candy you bought for trick-or-treaters, haven’t you? — and crawled home f ... [Read More]

• Trends in Terror: Influences on horror movies October 30
• Go, go Godzilla!: Creature Features October 29
• Got gore?: The slasher films October 28
• Scream Queen's Horror Movie Quiz October 27
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The Storefront: Amy Rolph |
 Amy writes about small business and entrepreneurship in Snohomish and Island counties. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Report shows optimism up, jobs down

The National Federation of Independent Business released its quarterly report yesterday, showing small-business owners are more optimistic about the economy, but still not hiring. [Read More]

• Forward Mobility moves on in $100,000 contest November 11
• Lockhart: Recovery isn't likely to come from smal... November 10
• Holidays look brighter for shipping industry November 10
• Cantwell, Murray host federal funding symposium i... November 10
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Trackside: Scott Whitmore  |
 Scott covers the Northwest auto racing scene. |
Recent entries:

November 11
Harriman making 3rd NASCAR truck start in Phoenix

Monroe High School graduate Richard Harriman will make his third start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this Friday at Phoenix International Raceway. [Read More]

• Roger Crockett's incredible year deserves recogni... November 10
• NW Outlaw Compacts 2009 awards banquet this Sat. November 9
• Fearless Predictions: Texas November 6
• Malsam, NASCAR trucks return to Texas November 5
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View from Venezuela: Krista J. Kapralos  |
 Minority affairs reporter Krista J. Kapralos writes about her six-week fellowship in Venezuela. |
Recent entries:

December 4
A Surprising Vote

It was the unthinkable, and now, two days later, Venezuelans and those mired in Venezuelan intrigue are still reeling. [Read More]

• Rumors and a sea of red November 17
• A Changing Country November 13
• ¿Ahora, Si? ¡Ahora, Pare! November 12
• Violence in the Streets November 7
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Webbed Feet: Elaine Helm  |
 Elaine writes about what's happening on the Web and at HeraldNet.com. |
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