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    Seattle Port Terminal Evacuated

    August 16, 2006 - By 

    Seattle port terminal evacuated, bomb squad called?|?Reuters.com SEATTLE, Aug 16 (Reuters) – A terminal at the Port of Seattle was evacuated on Wednesday and a bomb squad was investigating a ship container that alarmed bomb-sniffing dogs, a port spokesman said. Authorities set up a 2,000-foot (610-metre) perimeter around Terminal 18, just south of downtown Seattle, port spokesman David Schaefer said. The container first raised suspicion when a screening using gamma ray technology about the contents’ density did not match the items listed on the ships’ manifest. Then bomb-sniffing dogs indicated the possible presence of explosives. “There is a bomb disposal…

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    RIP: Bruno Kirby

    August 16, 2006 - By 

    Character actor Bruno Kirby has died. Best known for his role in City Slickers as Ed Furillo, the hard-partying friend of Billy Crystal. He’s the one who loses his stack, in his distinctively high tenor voice, over this discussion of a modern-day challenge: Mitch Robbins: It’s nothing to be ashamed of – I had the same problem. Phil Berquist: Didn’t you feel stupid; I mean, didn’t you feel… inadequate? Mitch Robbins: Yeah, for a while, but then I overcame it. Can I explain it to you again? I mean now promise me you won’t get upset. Phil Berquist: O.K.; it’s…

  • Blogs Wot I Read - Books

    Schroedinger’s Ball: NYT Review

    August 15, 2006 - By 

    ‘Schroedinger’s Ball’ by Adam Felber – The New York Times – New York Times I have to admit, I’m a Fanatical Apathist, so I’m looking forward to reading Adam Felber’s new novel. I’m a little puzzled by this review in the Grey Lady, though – did the reviewer like the book, were they charmed enough to imitate the style, or just showing off that they “get” all the romantic metaphors possible with a solid background in quantum physics? Anyway, it sounds pretty darn good for a WWDTM denizen, so well done Adam. Take 20th-century physics, add Johann Strauss, the Waltz…

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    Dell Battery Recall

    August 15, 2006 - By 

    Dell recalls batteries over fire concerns | Chicago Tribune Citing fire hazards, Dell Inc. Monday said it would recall 4.1 million notebook computer batteries, the largest electronics recall ever unveiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Dell’s announcement is the latest in a wave of fire-related recalls involving the standard power source for portable electronic devices: lithium-ion batteries. My life is on my Dell laptop. Currently, the laptop is powered off, because my husband David hasn’t had a chance to check whether its battery is subject to the recall. I have a feeling it probably is… a hot, burning…

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    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Mark!

    August 15, 2006 - By 

    ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Road Auditions Chicago Tuesday 8/15 9am-4pm Medieval Times 2001 N. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL My friend Mark is sitting at this moment over at Medieval Times, Schaumburg, waiting to take qualifying tests. I guess they picked it because it’s a large, arena-like area that’s already easily split up into sections by color, but there’s no denying that it’s a faux castle that smells of horsies and roast chicken. It’s kind of… un-glamorous as a location for television auditions. He thought he’d be in the parking lot all day, but it sounded like he was…

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    Chicken Paprikash with Yogurt

    August 14, 2006 - By 

    Simply Recipes: Chicken Paprikash Recipe mmm!! Something to do with the leftover yogurt from tonight: substitute it for sour cream in this recipe for Chicken Paprikash! 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 1 Tbsp butter, softened 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp sour cream