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Aerospace Blog: Michelle Dunlop  |
Michelle covers the aerospace industry in Snohomish County. |
Recent entries:
December 2
Murtha and Gates weigh in on Northrop's tanker threat
Northrop Grumman's warning that it won't compete for the Air Force's tanker ... [Read More]
• Ala. Gov.: Obama administration 'corrupted' tanke... December 1
• Northrop threatens to shun AF tanker contest December 1
• Boeing finishes 787 wing test, awaits results for... November 30
• Boeing CEO to attend Obama’s job summit November 30
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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:
December 2
Gretzky, Tiger and Senior Night for graybeards
TODAY'S LINEUP A look at the top sports stories in today's edition of The Herald: 1. That's 288 more games than Wayne Gretzky played here [Read More]
• A Tiger, Rams and Grizzlies, oh my! November 30
• Working out at Dunkin' Donuts November 27
• A special Thanksgiving edition November 26
• Dawgs, Turkeys and a day at the Beach November 25
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| The Buzz |
A slightly twisted take on the day's news. |
Recent entries:
December 2
Whining, lying and crying
That's not the engines revving up: Boeing rival Northrup Grumman, who would team with EADS in a bid for the Air Force's refueling tanker, is threatening to pull out of the comp ... [Read More]
• Is Obama Spock-like? It's highly logical December 1
• Toy hamsters lose their novelty November 30
• Hero guitar November 29
• Brown paper bags for fans November 28
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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:
December 2
Memorial service for Brad and Melissa Agerup
The memorial service for Brad and Melissa Agerup will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in the gym at Mariner High School (200 120th St. SW, Everett). Following the service, there will be a reception in the commons. [Read More]
• Live at boys basketball season opener: Arlington ... December 1
• Remembering Brad Agerup December 1
• The Herald's 2009 All-Area Girls Soccer Teams December 1
• Washington Wrestling Report preseason rankings: L... November 30
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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:
November 27
Dark Days Challenge: Week 2
 The Eco Geek is taking part in the [Read More]
• Celebrate Buy Nothing Day in Everett November 24
• Turn your used turkey-frying oil into biofuels. November 23
• Dark Days Challenge: Week 1 November 19
• Uh-oh: I'm taking the 3rd Annual Dark Days Challe... November 16
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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:
November 28
Injury updates
It looks like Michael Turner will play tomorrow against Tampa Bay. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/28/michael-turner-expected-to-play/
Turner was limited in practice this week, but it seems that he'll be ready ... [Read More]
• Second-half predictions, cont'd October 30
• Sharing my joy October 22
• Not mad at Ahmad October 13
• I'm back October 11
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| Mariners: Kirby Arnold |
Kirby covers all the bases when it comes to the Mariners. |
Recent entries:
December 2
Mariners' fuzzy catching picture may take time to clear up
At a position where the Mariners can't afford uncertainty, nothing is for sure with their catching at this point in the offseason. [Read More]
• Mariners offer arbitration to Beltre, not Bedard December 1
• Mariners hire seven new scouts November 30
• Saunders, and his power, are back from Venezuela November 25
• M's prospect Dunigan makes Class A All-Star team;... November 25
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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:
December 1
The Muppets cover Queen
This gem posted by The Muppets Studio last week brought lots of laughter and enjoyment to my family over the Thanksgiving holiday. There's a little something for everyone who likes the Muppets or Queen. [Read More]
• Cheesecake and chocolate dreams November 30
• A smorgasbord of delights November 27
• Don't try this at home with your turkey November 26
• Santa doesn't shop at Despair.com, but maybe you ... November 25
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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 29
Dark Days Challenge: The breakfast edition
This morning, my entire house was filled with the fantastic smell of breakfast baking. This week's local meal was apple muffins for breakfast. [Read More]
• Dark Days Challenge: Local eating in the dark of ... November 22
• Chickens take over garden cleanup November 9
• Everett trash service now accepts food scraps in ... November 2
• Got fruit? Want bees? Check this out. October 23
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| The Petri Dish: Jerry Cornfield |
Jerry writes on the culture of politics in Snohomish County and throughout Washington. |
Recent entries:
December 2
Gregoire backs off move of state parks into Department of Natural Resources
Gov. Chris Gregoire is set to issue an executive order this morning aimed at making it easier for the public to deal with the various agencies that manage the state's natural resource and recreation areas. [Read More]
• Lawmakers plan hearing on officer slayings December 1
• State skipping round one of 'Race to the Top' com... November 20
• Governor opposes state schools chief on changes t... November 19
• Forecast calls for less revenue, more deficit and... November 19
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| PG: Theresa Goffredo |
Theresa Goffredo provides a virtual village for parents in Snohomish County. |
Recent entries:
November 24
How a kindergartener cooks a turkey
Every year at this time, the Herald is among those newspapers that runs the perennial kids' version of cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving. [Read More]
• Celebrating birthdays November 12
• What it really takes for your 5 year old to be a ... November 4
• Pre-K programs mean good foundation for learning November 2
• Fighting needle phobia during flu season: Have a ... October 22
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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:
December 2
Concerts: Presales to Phoenix, Ben Gibbard, Bon Jovi, plus Alice in Chains ...
I can't get excited about Bon Jovi adding a second Seattle date after hearing the group's awkward ode to the working man — yikes — so instead, let's ... [Read More]
• Concerts: John Mayer, Slayer, Magnetic Fields November 18
• Concert presales: U2, Muse, Phoenix, Kid Cudi and... November 11
• Free music: Track from Dave Grohl and John Paul J... November 9
• Videos: Weezer teams up with Kenny G, plus Artic ... November 6
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| Seahawks: John Boyle |
John has the Seahawks covered. |
Recent entries:
December 2
Wednesday Jim Mora presser
A few more injuries this week for the Seahawks, who have been healthy the last few weeks. DE Cory Redding, who suffered a concussion Sunday, will be out today. No word yet on if he'll be back for Sunday's game against the 49ers. [Read More]
• Monday press conference notes November 30
• About this Ruskell rumor November 30
• Seahawks vs. Rams game thread November 29
• Julius Jones inactive for today's game November 29
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| Silvertips: Nick Patterson |
Nick covers the Silvertips, Everett's hometown Western Hockey League team. |
Recent entries:
December 1
Quick Tuesday note
Just a quick update on winger Dan Iwanski, who sat out Saturday's game at Tri-City with a leg injury incurred while blocking a shot Friday against Regina. He practiced each of the past two days and should be available for tom ... [Read More]
• Reader poll: top offensive season November 30
• Live blog: Everett at Tri-City November 28
• Regina 4, Everett 2 November 27
• Everett vs. Regina: lineup notes November 27
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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:
December 1
What's your plan for holiday bonuses?
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• Verizon landline sale moving forward December 1
• Comcast launches wireless data service December 1
• Lynnwood stores caught in tobacco sting December 1
• State training program turns layoffs into small b... November 30
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| Trackside: Scott Whitmore |
Scott covers the Northwest auto racing scene. |
Recent entries:
November 20
Fearless Predictions: Coda
All things come to an end. [Read More]
• Malsam looking for strong finish to rookie NASCAR... November 18
• NHRA awards ceremony to be broadcast online November 14
• Fearless Predictions: Penultimate Edition November 13
• JZ Motorsports holding open house/swap meet Dec. 5 November 12
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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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