Amanda Knox trial nears completion

Amanda Knox,  the 22 year old  University of Washington student held in Perugia,  Italy on murder charges,  is nearing the completion of her Italian court trial.   Knox  was...

Starbucks joins list of supporters of Referendum 71

Starbucks joins a list of supporters of Referendum 71 that include Microsoft, Boeing, and Nike. "Seattle-based caffeine cartel Starbucks gave its blessing this week to approve Referendum 71, thereby recognizing...

Diwali on foreign shores; Toronto, Canada World champion

According to a survey done by an airfare deals website, Diwali happens to be one of the top five festivals of the world that shouldn’t be missed. The festival of lights is no longer limited to Indian shores – in fact, it’s as famous as Bollywood all over the world. From...

Mike Sims-Walker: WR Deactivated For Visit From 'Female Friend'

There's been a lot of speculation about why Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker was deactivated for Sunday's 41-0 blowout win over the Seattle Seahawks. It looks like Mike Sims-Walker missed the Seahawks game because he was having too much fun the night before...

Four Graffiti artists collaborate and show their spirituality

Four acclaimed aerosol artists were brought together to express their interpretation of faith. For two weeks the artists came together and laboured away at the 30ft x 60ft wall which was donated by Metropolitan...

Partner Abuse Leads To Wide Range Of Health Problems

Amy Bonomi, author and associate professor at Ohio State University has published results of a study that shows that partner abuse leads to a wide range of health problems.  Some of the health problems are...

Owen Schmitt Self-Inflicted Bloody Head Video

Is it possible to get way too fired up for an NFL game?  Apparently so, as seen yesterday when Seattle Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt headbutted his helmet with such force that he opened up a deep cut on his...

Alice in Chains: First Album Since Frontman Layne Staley's Death

Alice in Chains in making its first comeback after frontman Layne Staley's death in 2002 from a heroin and cocaine overdose. Alice in Chains new album is called Black Gives Way to Blue and is the band's first...

Seahawks Debut Lime Green Jerseys: Pics and Video

The Seattle Seahawks made a rather bold fashion statement during their home game against the Chicago Bears by wearing lime-green jerseys. The green alternate jerseys have been on sale on the Seahawks pro shop for...

Beck in front of 7,000 in Seattle, WA

As a prelude to being given the key to the city of Mount Vernon,  WA,   Glenn Beck spoke in Seattle to throngs of fans.  The hour long show took place in front of a teeming 7,000.  A small...

Ichiro Suzuki Ejected from Blue Jays Game: Video Shows Arguing

Many Seattle Mariners fans were suprised today to see Ichiro Suzuki get ejected from the game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Watch the video of Ichiro being ejected from the game. This was the first time in Ichiro's career that he has been ejected from any game in either...

USA sick to the bone and ready to collapse!

"While the basis of Professor Igor Pararin’s reasons for the upcoming US collapse, and I dare say that of all of N. America, are correct, his predictions of the new political reality are simplistic at best and widely in correct at worst, not taking into account the actual...

No key for Glenn Beck say 16,000

Critics of Glenn Beck in Mount Vernon,  Washington are not too happy with their Mayor's plans for the decidedly right -leaning pundit.  It seems Mayor Norris wanted to give Beck the key to their city,  which caused 16,000 of his detractors to sign a petition...

Of Tolls and Rivers Chains –The New Robber Barons

For a number of centuries, roughly 800 AD to 1800 AD, feudal lords with land along the Rhine River in Germany, collected tolls from passing cargo ships. In an effective effort to back this control, large iron chains were laid across the river and raised high enough to block...

Nanovor Start-Up Rasies $29 Million

Nanovor, a new action-adventure game, has raised an astounding $29 million dollar of venture capital. The amount for Nanovor is astounding due to the near catatonic status of the industry since funding dried up,...

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