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  • Microsoft Allegedly Refuses to Sell Xbox to U.S. Army

    Posted February, 9 at 11:11 am by Brian Miller, The Daily Weekly
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    The ladies of Grand Theft Auto can help provide invaluable military training.
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    In a time of war, with our soldiers spread thin on two fronts, is there some reason they shouldn't be able to spend their precious R&R back on base killing zombies, bitch-slapping hos, and battling flying dragons in enchanted kingdoms? Well, according to a report on Wired, Microsoft refused to sell its popular Xbox 360 console to the U.S. Army for training purposes. Writer Michael Peck says an Army technology officer cited MSFT's reasons, including that a major military purchase could create a shortage of Xbox 360 units on the consumer market. In other words, profits over patriotism!

    In the same Wired report, Microsoft denies the military's claim, but it's still unclear if the company would actually permit large-scale sales of the Xbox 360 console to run battle simulations for young soldiers who were practically weaned on video games. If our brave military men and women are to defeat the Taliban and Al Qaeda, how can we deprive them of weapons like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Gears of War 2, Mass Effect, and Grand Theft Auto? If they can't enjoy the same gaming freedom we enjoy back home, that would mean the terrorists have won.

    Topics: Business

  • "Praise Jesus" = Preachy, "Eat Local" = Responsible

    Posted February, 9 at 11:10 am by Chris Kornelis, Reverb
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    Cheeseburgers on his mind. Moby appears at Town Hall on March 26.
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    A couple of years ago I was at the Gorge with a first-timer and recent Northwest transplant. Sitting on the grass--hundreds of miles and a massive carbon footprint away the city--he told me something along the lines of, "You know, the further and further we get from Seattle, the less preachy people are. Then there's that guy with an 'Eat Local' T-shirt on."

    This is my favorite contradiction. Maybe you'd say hypocrisy. People--especially in this town--love to whine about other people forcing their belief system on them. They hate any whisper of religious judgment in the form of a personal boundary or belief that they feel encroaches on their space. But this allergy to hearing someone tell you that something you're doing is wrong, is mostly contained to religion in town, and has certainly never been a problem in politics or, most of all, food.

    Over on Voracious, Jason Sheehan tells us about Moby's upcoming to visit to Town Hall to pitch the new book he edited, Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety. Do I think Moby's being preachy? Not necessarily. I haven't read his book. But I don't think he would be encouraged if Jason and I discussed the finer points of his tome over a Royal Red Robin Burger and a basket of fries. And if he were touring in support of a book of Christian-based essays, you can bet your butter lettuce that the "shut up and quit preaching" posts, columns, and articles would be out in full force.

    Topics: News

  • Queen Anne's Counterbalance Park Defaced by Highly Resourceful, Aesthetically Unimaginative Morons

    Posted February, 9 at 10:51 am by Mark Fefer, The Daily Weekly
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    Tagging's cool, we all know that. And at a time when the city is literally laying off hundreds of people, and services are being cut everywhere, it's nice to know that Seattle Parks gets to blow part of its meager budget trying to clean up after the assholes who tagged Counterbalance Park on Lower Queen Anne last night.

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    Topics: Crime & Punishment

  • A.M. Music News: Bonnaroo So Far, The White Stripes vs. the Air Force, and More Military Madness

    Posted February, 9 at 10:33 am by Chris Kornelis, Reverb
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    -- MySpace: Bonnaroo's rolling out the lineup for this year's fest one artist at a time. John Fogerty, Phoenix, and The Flaming Lips performing Dark Side of the Moon have already been added.

    -- Third Man Records: Wow, so the White Stripes didn't want the Air Force to use "Fell In Love With a Girl" in that Super Bowl ad.

    -- LiveDaily: Deer Tick plays The Tractor on April 22.

    -- Pitchfork: Fleet Fox Robin Pecknold joins Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Vetiver, and Brendan Benson on Be Yourself: A Tribute to Graham Nash's Songs for Beginners. Read our recent chat with Nash, including his comments about performing "Military Madness" from Beginners.

    -- OK, Two Bits of Michael Jackson News: First, his doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter; his father, Joe Jackson, says it was all part of a conspiracy to kill MJ, and that MJ even told his kids that he thought he was going to be murdered.

    Topics: News

  • Will Blog for Food: A Super Bowl Party Gone to Hell

    Posted February, 9 at 10:14 am by Julien Perry, Voracious
    In this new weekly Voracious column, yours truly has undertaken the incredibly difficult task of reporting on what the uber-foodies of our city serve to their guest when they throw parties. All of these shindigs will have two things in common: they'll have good food and they'll be hosted by those you have come to know in the local food scene, whether they be bloggers, chefs or restaurateurs.

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    The only thing I knew heading into this year's Super Bowl was that Kim Kardashian's boyfriend played for the Saints and Kendra Wilkinson's husband played for the Colts. My name is Julien Perry and I let my favorite E! reality shows shape my sports knowledge.

    It didn't matter. Sunday turned out to be the best Super Bowl for me yet. That's because I had the pleasure of attending a Super Bowl party at Fresh Bistro where Dante Rivera of Dante's Inferno Dogs was camped outside grilling up a mix of pork sausage links and all-beef franks.


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  • Female Car Thief Kept Diary of Her Crimes

    Posted February, 9 at 9:53 am by Caleb Hannan, The Daily Weekly


    Tiffany Mcdonough is accused of breaking into at least five cars and one house. Why are police confident the 28-year-old is the woman behind a small-crime spree? Because she wrote it all down.

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    Topics: Crime & Punishment

  • Morning Food News: Family-Friendly Wine Bar to Phinney Ridge & Vietnamese-Influenced Restaurant to Madrona

    Posted February, 9 at 9:09 am by Erika Hobart, Voracious
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    Winos, rejoice! Red Wine Bar & Café on Phinney Ave. N. is scheduled to open in March, according to PhinneyWood.com. Owner Ryan Campell got laid off last year and has a kid, so he's aiming for affordable and family-friendly - a $5 a glass sort of place. He also plans to include "simple" food like soups and salads on the menu.

    Over in Madrona, folks can anticipate a Vietnamese-influenced French restaurant by May. The Seattle Times reports that Portage chef-owner Vuong Loc just signed a lease for the former Cremant space. Loc says the new restaurant will be similar in style to his small French bistro in Queen Anne, but with a Vietnamese-flavored oomph. Sounds interesting.

    Topics: News

  • Wanted: Non-Godly to Rate Churches

    Posted February, 9 at 9:04 am by Caleb Hannan, The Daily Weekly
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    This man was docked two points for being "too preachy."
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    The only thing worse than trying to find a job is trying to find a job during a recession. To that end, we present Wanted: A weekly look at the weirdest ways to pay the bills in Twenty-Ten.

    The Job Undercover parishioner for ChurchRater, the Yelp for Yahweh.

    The Responsibilities Anonymously attend church service, then dish about it afterward.

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    Topics: Money

  • Monkey Spankings at the Morgue: King County Finds No Fault in Sperm Donations by Medical Examiner Staff

    Posted February, 9 at 8:36 am by Rick Anderson, The Daily Weekly
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    Was it good government practice for morgue staffers to provide the King County medical examiner with samples of their sperm at $20 a pop? The voluntary ejaculations were a bit unseemly, a new county investigations report reveals, but at least the self-abuse wasn't an abuse of authority.

    If it all seems a little strange, keep in mind this is the morgue that held an office contest awarding $10 for the most grisly death-scene photos; where a boss showed up at work wearing a bulletproof vest; and where someone stole the remains of a newborn baby from the body cooler.

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    Topics: County of King

  • Tonight: Dawes, Van Dyke Parks, X-Ray Press

    Posted February, 9 at 8:30 am by Sara Brickner, Reverb
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    Van Dyke Parks and Clare and the Reasons at the Triple Door, 7:30 p.m., $24, all ages

    Van Dyke Parks loves collaborating with the fine young ladies.

    X-Ray Press, By Sunlight Noise-a-tron, Levator at the Comet, 8 p.m., $6

    If you like AFCGT or psychedelic noise in general, Hannah Levin suggests you check out X-Ray Press.

    Dawes, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, Jason Boesel at the Tractor Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $10

    Dawes' '60s California pop isn't boring or predictable, but it's familiar.

    Topics: Live Music Tonight

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