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Cars, drivers plunge into river after Wash. I-5 bridge collapse
Fri May 24, 2013
- I cross that bridge whenever I visit my sister in Bellingham - this is ridiculously scary! Our state government spends all its time worrying about the stupid Viaduct downtown (and blowing upwards of $2 billion on a fancy-schmancy new tunnel to replace it) that they don't even bother inspecting othe …
May Day protests turn violent in Seattle; thousands march in LA
Thu May 2, 2013
- I'm a born and bred Seattleite. I love my city. I really do.
Justice Department to appeal judge's Plan B order
Wed May 1, 2013
- I can't help but notice that most of the "women" being talked about in this article are really teenage girls. Young, ignorant, and foolish. And we want to make it easier for them to be so? Really, that's all this is - removing the consequences for ANY behavior. Because anything goes, right?
Best-educated moms are also more likely to 'opt out,' research finds
Fri Apr 12, 2013
- This is one of those decisions that is truly personal. There is no "magic formula" for balancing work and children.
All in the ADHD family: Diagnosis in kids can spotlight parents' own condition
Fri Apr 5, 2013
- This lady's story (and that of her son) is absolutely identical to mine, except I went ahead and went to college, doing so because I was smart even though I was "a bad academic". I've since been diagnosed with ADD.
Italy court to decide whether Amanda Knox should be tried again for murder
Mon Mar 25, 2013
- You do realize she was high as a kite when they brought her in for questioning? Who WOULDN'T be turning cartwheels in that state?
Pope stuns newsstand owner by calling to cancel home delivery
Fri Mar 22, 2013
- I'm not Catholic but I am Christian (Lutheran) and even though he is not the head of my branch of Christianity, it's impossible to deny the impact that the Pope has on Christians worldwide, and on the entire world's view of Christianity.
Dancer claims Bolshoi Theater was 'big brothel'
Thu Mar 21, 2013
- The reason why Russian women "leave the house ready to compete with each other" is because there's a significant gender imbalance in Russia. They're still recovering from Soviet rule when many men died either from fighting or being worked to death.
Astronomers gear up for 'Comet of the Century'
Mon Mar 18, 2013
- Interesting idea...I think it would depend greatly on the composition of the comet. If there's enough solid material in the thing that ISN'T ice, potentially a spacecraft could latch on for a ride.
Impromptu appearance, off-the-cuff address: Pope's Sunday surprises delight
Sun Mar 17, 2013
- Just an interesting fact: the celibacy requirement for priests did not always exist. It was imposed during the middle ages when the Church didn't want to keep paying pensions for priests' families if they died. Personally, I believe it should be lifted.

Questions & Answers

The list is out! Top baby names for 2011 are...
I mostly went with names that I liked, and popularity wasn't a big concern.
Are tattoos a parenting "do" or a "don't"?
No, they set a bad example
- I figure there are better ways to "express yourself" or "make a statement" than to get a tattoo. I thought a few years ago about getting one and even came up with a design that I was sure I would "love forever". Found the drawing a week ago and laughed.
Putting 7-year-old on a diet: Responsible, or reprehensible?
She had the right idea, but went about it the wrong way.
Has cursive seen the writing on the wall?
Cursive
- As a kid, I couldn't wait to learn cursive. In 2nd grade, they started teaching us a form of writing called d'nealian that was a precursor to learning cursive.
High school bans makeup, removes mirrors to crack down on teen vanity
Yes, teens should be concentrating on learning, not lipgloss.
Americans prefer sons over daughters, poll finds
Girl
He, she or it? Family keeps baby's gender a secret
Terrible idea!
Blah baby name list makes us wonder: Would you let Mariah name your child?
Jacob and Isabella. (Even if they'll forever need to add the first letter of their last name to their homework.)
Is 'hot saucing' discipline, or abuse?
Acceptable discipline tool
What do you think of the 'twiblings' story?
I think it's great

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