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May 2008
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October 2006Sonics president Wally Walker is resigning on Halloween. Hmmm. What say you about his departure spurred by the new owners from Oklahoma? ...It's the biggest breakthrough in lung cancer in 50 years, says Dr. Ralph Aye at Seattle's Swedish Medical Center. In tests led by a New York group in which Swedish participated, researchers found that a high-tech X-ray called a "spiral CT scan" can detect lung cancer at its earliest stages. The scan reveals highly-detailed images and can rev... When most people think of hard rock music, they immediately imagine the headache that accompanies the loud guitars and booming drums. When I think of hard rock music, I think of more than driving beats. I think of hearts- giving back—to their communities and to the world, and several local bands are setting great examples. Earlier this month, heavy metal band Queensryche played three nights at the Mo... After one year and a cost of $200,000, The Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau has selected "metronatural" as the city's new slogan. It was designed to encompass Seattle's "rare and uniquely marketable combination of urban and outdoor experiences." So what do you think? Is metronatural a good choice? If not, what slogan would you suggest? ...The debate between Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell, Republican challenger Mike McGavick and Libertarian Bruce Guthrie is now history. I had the privilege of moderating the exchange, so here's a little of what goes into preparing for a big political debate. KING 5 set certain criteria regarding political support and campaign funds for debate eligibility. Senator Cantwell and Mr. McGavick easily met those standards. But when Liberta... I am with my family on vacation back to my birthplace in South Korea. My uncle called us with the news of North Korea's bomb detonation as we were walking through a Korean folk village just outside of Seoul. Needless to say, it was quite unsettling news. The few South Koreans we've talked to while visiting a small fishing village on the northeastern coast believe the North Korean president is "crazy," but also say they are not scared. Now back... |