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Oregon State game thread
BRANDT MAKING A DIFFERENCE --- Where's this guy been all season? He's knocked down a pair of treys. UW 10-10 at 16:04.
Leonard Nimoy talks about Oscars, art, ComiCon and all things pointy-eared
An interview with Leonard Nimoy, better known as "Star Trek's" half-human, half-Vulcan Spock, who guest stars this weekend at the Emerald City ComiCon in Seattle.
ArtXchange show gives a sense of depth, breadth of Latino art in the NW
"!Sense Us!" group show at Seattle's ArtXchange, includes Latino and Latina painters and photographers whose work ranges from photorealism to shadowy abstraction.
Bellevue schools panel gives nod to traditional math text

Plus size furniture for plus size people
One size fits all does not work in the furniture business anymore. As Americans gain weight and add girth some in the furniture industry are responding by making furniture that accommodates big people.
'Who Do You Think You Are?' on NBC is a Friday TV pick
This new show takes a look at the family history of several famous people, with sometimes surprising results.
British jazz guitarist Martin Taylor plays Jazz Alley, March 16-17
British jazz guitarist Martin Taylor earned the respect of great musicians such Pat Metheny, Chet Atkins and George Harrison.
Post relaunch salutes Market delights
Post is a restaurant in search of a raison d'être. It seemed to have found one when, in December, a news release announced a new chef...
Jewish and Irish film fests — plus a British noir series — get under way
Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Irish Reels Film Festival and "The Best of British Noir" series begin in Seattle this week. Also screening: "Casablanca" and "The Quiet Man."
WA Legislature toughens cell phone driving law
The Washington state Legislature has approved a measure that makes it easier for police to ticket people who are driving while either texting or talking on a cell phone without a headset.
Gov. Chris Gregoire calls special session
Gov. Chris Gregoire is calling a special session so that lamwakers can finish their work on patching a $2.8 billion budget hole.
Iditarod racers go gourmet on trail
Mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race take care of their dogs first when they stop to rest, massaging sore paws and serving up stews of hearty grub for their teams.
Oregon's LaMichael James, Jeremiah Masoli have court dates Friday | Briefs
Running back LaMichael James and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli are to appear separately in court Friday, the latest turn in a tumultuous winter for Oregon football program.
Madonna offers relationship tips on 'Marriage Ref'
Madonna doesn't think a wife should withhold sex from a sloppy husband.
Game thread: Pac-10 tournament UW vs. Oregon State
CLEVER BEAVERS: Now OSU is forcing turnovers and connecting on its shot attempts to pull within 24-20. It's a 6-0 run led by Palmer, the freshman. She had a similar spurt in the teams' last meeting and was shutout in the second half for the Husky win. We'll see what happens tonight.
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Weather & You: Our Photo Of The Day
Our silo surrounded by autumn colors. Submitted by: JoyCobb, Photo Date: 11/1/2008, Photo Location: Kingsville, OH
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