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Bad sign. Rapper Slick Rick says that simply owning some property in the Bronx is his proudest accomplishment.…
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Turn that frown upside down
It’s nothing but doom and gloom in the news lately. But after looking at lots of pictures of…
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How tall are you in Smoots?
Even more troublesome than the metric system: People at MIT celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Smoot, a…
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How to avoid culture shock
An accepting attitude is travelers’ best weapon against culture shock, Rick Steves writes.
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‘The Coke side of life’ doesn’t apply to sperm
Decisions, decisions: The Buzz couldn’t decide what to watch last night — the debate between Sarah Palin and…
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Blender also useful for 401(k) statements
Author Judy Blume, who’s sold more than 80 million books for kids about ooky stuff your folks didn’t…
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Football makes us hungry
Being a football fan is hungry work. If the time has come to pursue heartier game-day fare than…
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Tech support a mother could love
If you’re handy with PCs, the following news will fill you with dread. Walt Mossberg’s got the lowdown…
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Hit the books
Hit the books: At the request of a letter writer, Dear Abby today reminds people of the importance…
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood
Real life is hard these days, so we’ll put on our Mr. Rogers sweater and journey over to…
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A spin-free zone
Who won last night’s debate? That depends on which spin doctor you’re listening to. Here are a few…
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taK me 2 yr leader
r u kiddin? The Pew Research Center says in a new study that political polls that skip people…
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One of these things is not like the other
Today we have news of things that just don’t seem to go together.
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Bugs: Tasty and nutritious
Next, on “The Rachael Ray Show”: David George Gordon, also known as “The Bug Chef,” is on a…
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Promises, promises, promises
Promises made: Now that taxpayers are going to be on the hook for Wall Street’s mess, everyone’s arguing…
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The agony and the ecstasy
Things are looking mighty competitive in the news today. Here’s a roundup of some of the winners and…
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What’s a scientist to do?
Out of order: The giant atom-smasher in Switzerland has broken down again. The collider will be down for…
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Reasons for football fans to feel good
Finally, some good news on the football field. First, the Seahawks should have several key players available Sunday,…
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Bear markets, bear hunters and bear stew
It’s the stupid economy: Hoping to get a handle on the nation’s financial crisis, the Bush administration says…
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Seahawks throw a few down memory lane
Just like old times: Koren Robinson hit the practice field for the Seahawks, wearing No. 18 because the…