For years, performers have been banned from consuming alcohol onstage in the State of Washington. A decision by the Liquor Control board has changed the rules- can our civilization survive? more ›

Each of these shows is monumental in its own right, but the fact that they're both going on sale on the same day--this Saturday--must indicate something apocalyptic is afoot, straight out of 2012, or at least Know1ng. First: Kenny G on Tuesday, November 17 at the Paramount Theatre, with tickets running $35-65. Now as that's sinking in, consider this: New Kids on the Block at White River Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 7. Tickets are $19.50-79.50, with specially-priced $10 lawn tickets available on Saturday only. Somebody call Roland Emmerich and greenlight this disaster. more ›

The P-I is running an AP story with the headline: "Seattle home sales plummet 41% from a year ago," (lede: "Seattle and Portland were among the top 10 metro areas in the nation with the most pronounced drop in sales") while the Seattle Times counters with "Record U.S. home-price decline in August attracts buyers." So there's an upside? "...sales are sluggish in formerly stable markets like the Pacific Northwest and Charlotte." Oh. At least we've got strong fundament--oh. Hey, sunny San Diego County real estate is ten percent cheaper than King County. Wait, is that good or bad? more ›

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"blackberries invade" by gapey more ›