What’ll it be, Mac? Starbucks, perhaps sensing that not everyone wants a half-caff skinny no-foam cinnamon dolce latte, is selling 8-ounce cups of drip coffee in some Seattle stores for $1.
Refills are free, but there’s no truth to the rumor that Starbucks also is hiring only baristas named Marge and Vic and will offer a blue plate special of liver and onions on Tuesdays.
Can we write in Pat Paulsen? Careful who you vote for. Ballots for the Feb. 19 presidential primary in Washington will contain the names of candidates who have already dropped out of the race, including Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Sominex, and Gov. Bill Richardson, D-Has More of a Clue Than Dennis Kucinich.
Voters are encouraged to text-message candidates before voting to confirm they are still running. Supporters of Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Bubba’s Pawn Shop, should check his wallet.
Just $200,000 reserves a seat on SpaceShipTwo, which plans to rocket civilians into space for 41/2 minutes of zero gravity.
Where else can you spend that kind of money in order to lose your lunch?
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