Contributor ReportsGay partnership measure approved by voters
Source: The Boston Globe
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 2 days ago | political-news
Wash.— Washington voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, expanding rights for domestic partners and marking the first time any state's voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box. With about 72 percent of...
Wash. higher education board seeks new director
Source: Seattle Times
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 3 days ago | political-news
Wash. — The citizen committee that makes recommendations to the Legislature and governor on higher education policy is looking for a new executive director. Ann Daley has announced she will retire from the Higher Education Coordinating Board at the end...
Mighty middle for Timberline
Source: The Olympia
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 3 days ago | sports-news
The presence Alyssa Kellar has on the volleyball court is noticeable at first glance. At 6 feet, the height advantage she has over the rest of her teammates is noteworthy. Her long arms, athleticism and big-time swing make her stand...
Mercury limits suspended for H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine
Posted by: BorderExplorer
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | health-news
This state of Washington press release indicates that the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine to be released in early October not only has mercury in it, but has higher mercury levels than is usually permitted. Clinical testing of the H1N1 vaccine...
ReachIraq: What Have We Accomplished? Afghanistan: What Are We Trying To ...
Posted by: caveatlector
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | disasters
I've heard it all before. "If we don't fight them over there, we'll have to fight them over here." That's why were chasing Al-Qaeda and the Taliban throughout the terrible terrain of Afghanistan. It seems to be very difficult to...
It's Time To Play "ODD ONE OUT"
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caveatlector 
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | odd-news
I was going to call it Friday Fun Facts, but that sounds dumb. Anyway, since it's the end of the week in some parts of the world, I thought it would be fun to post a piece of trivia for...
President Obama Wants To Keep Provisions In The Patriot Act!
Posted by: caveatlector
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | political-news
At the risk of alienating supporters of President Obama, I'm a little concerned with the fact he has called upon Congress to reauthorize the expiring provisions in The Patriot Act. Remember, it was candidate Obama who criticized The Patriot Act...
The Party Of "NO" Is Out Of Touch Too
Posted by: caveatlector
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | political-news
I've been watching the Senate Finance Committee working on the health care bill this past week. They all talk about bi-partisanship. Forget about it. When they take a vote, you know exactly how it is going to go. Right down...
Odd One Out - And The Winner Is...
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caveatlector
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 1 month ago | odd-news
First I have to give you the answer(s). The odd one out is D'Artagnan. The other 3 are The Three Musketeers. Alexander Dumas's book tells the adventures of D'Artagnan after he leaves home to become a guard of the musketeers,...
Somewhere It's Friday So It's Time To Play ODD ONE OUT
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caveatlector
Olympia :: WA :: USA | updated 13 days ago | odd-news
For those who haven't participated, we celebrate the end of the work week by playing this dumb game. You have to pick which one of the four "things" does not belong and tell what the other three have in common....
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