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NASA

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Slade Gorton Launched on Mission to D.C. as Private Space Firm Prepares Saturday Blast-Off

    While Jeff Bezos' secretive sub-orbital venture continues to play catch-up in the commercial race to space, SpaceX, brainchild of ex-Pay Pal co-founder Elon Musk (a partner in Paul Allen's new space company building history's largest aircraft), has several new launches in the works: It's set to blas ... More >>

  • Food

    April 4, 2012

    One Nation, Under Tacos

    How Mexican food conquered America.

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Hunts Under the Sea for Apollo 11 Engines

    What is it with the super rich and the bottom of the sea? Only days after Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron returned from his one-man voyage to the deepest part of the ocean (with Paul Allen nearby on his gigantic yacht tweeting the hell out of it), Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, worth roughly $18.1 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2011

    Jeff Bezos, Boeing Move Ahead with New Space Funding (Update: Bezos' Craft Blows, is 'Lost')

    Blue Origin logo​Update, Sept. 4 - Jeff Bezos reports on his website this weekend that Blue Origin "lost" its vehicle in an apparent test flight crash. Details, photos, after the jump. July 19 - With NASA's historic spaceflights ending this week - yesterday was the last undocking from the Int ... More >>

  • News

    August 17, 2011

    Space Elevator: Going Down?

    Why the future of space travel is more sci-fi than soon-complete.

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Space Elevator Conference Proves Sending An Elevator Into Space Is Hard

    ​Last Friday afternoon, in a sterile conference room on Microsoft's campus, a host of entrepreneurs, NASA representatives, and amateur scientists gathered to prove something that's already been well established: Getting to space is very hard.

  • Arts

    July 6, 2011

    They Hang Together

    A quick introduction to 14 more featured artists.

  • News

    May 18, 2011

    Naveen Jain: Moon Man

    How a disgraced Bellevue businessman landed a contract with NASA.

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Naveen Jain, Now Looking to Mine the Moon, Claims "$10 Million" NASA Contract That Could Actually Be Worthless

    ​Naveen Jain must be the best talker on the planet. Wait, maybe we should make that the galaxy. The founder of Bellevue-based Intelius, it has recently emerged, is not content with the Earth's resources. Now he's after the moon's with a new company that promises to build robots that can mine l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Jeff Bezos' Secretive Blue Origin Space Venture Moving Forward, Expecting More NASA Funds

    Bezos' logo​Jeff Bezos' Kent-based venture into suborbital spaceflights is preparing to meet a funding milestone this month, although nobody wants to talk about it. "Blue Origin is not conducting interviews at this time," says spokesperson Gwen Griffin. Of course, Amazon founder Bezos never sa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    The Ultimate McDonald's Versus: Hamburglar v. Grimace

    The cold face of calculated wrath.​"I'm so glad you could make it," Grimace said as he led the Hamburglar into the lobby of the very first McDonald's restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois. "Robble," replied Hamburglar. Grimace smiled at the diminutive thief. "I know I've whetted your curiosit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Steve Ballmer Unloads More Microsoft Stock: Will He Fund One-Way Mars Missions?

    ​Last week we told you about rumors (albeit, largely discredited) that the reason Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was selling off billions of dollars in company stock was so he could buy the Sacramento Kings and deliver an NBA team back to the Emerald City. Then, yesterday we wrote about how Washi ... More >>

  • Film

    November 3, 2010

    Monsters: Ingenious Sci-Fi at the Mexican Border

    ​Last week we told you about rumors (albeit, largely discredited) that the reason Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was selling off billions of dollars in company stock was so he could buy the Sacramento Kings and deliver an NBA team back to the Emerald City. Then, yesterday we wrote about how Washi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 11, 2010

    Mary Roach

    ​Last week we told you about rumors (albeit, largely discredited) that the reason Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was selling off billions of dollars in company stock was so he could buy the Sacramento Kings and deliver an NBA team back to the Emerald City. Then, yesterday we wrote about how Washi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Relax, Seattle: The Next Big Earthquake Probably Isn't Happening Anytime Soon

    Fear not: this ain't happening for, like, generations.​Apocalyptic thoughts are all the rage these days. Before the unpronounceable Icelandic volcano spewed its way into the spotlight, there were deadly earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and China, all in quick succession. Is the world coming to an ... More >>

  • Arts

    March 10, 2010

    Opening Nights: Solo Performance Festival

    Channeling Pete Maverick and that stalker/astronaut lady.

  • Arts

    December 23, 2009

    Yule Fail

    Channeling Pete Maverick and that stalker/astronaut lady.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2009

    Last Night: Reptet Set the Agendacide at The Tractor

    Chris KornelisReptet played The Tractor on Thursday, November 19.​The Band: Reptet is a local six-piece modern jazz ensemble that came to work in NASA space suits, with a couple members accessorizing with a bear cap and a bandana, respectively. The Gig: Reptet celebrated the release of their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2009

    Now Hanging: Spaced Out! @ EMP/SFM

    It's refreshing to seen a museum exhibit that doesn't pretend to offer great music or great art. Culled from the collection of an L.A. music industry executive, Spaced Out! The Final Frontier in Album Covers cheerfully acknowledges its own kitsch and nostalgia value. Thrusting rockets, friendly alie ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2009

    Spaced Out!

    It's refreshing to seen a museum exhibit that doesn't pretend to offer great music or great art. Culled from the collection of an L.A. music industry executive, Spaced Out! The Final Frontier in Album Covers cheerfully acknowledges its own kitsch and nostalgia value. Thrusting rockets, friendly alie ... More >>

  • Music

    June 10, 2009

    CD Reviews: k-os and GMK

    It's refreshing to seen a museum exhibit that doesn't pretend to offer great music or great art. Culled from the collection of an L.A. music industry executive, Spaced Out! The Final Frontier in Album Covers cheerfully acknowledges its own kitsch and nostalgia value. Thrusting rockets, friendly alie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Last Night: N.A.S.A., the Staxx Brothers at Nectar

    The green, break-dancing alien, courtesy Kate McElwee Since N.A.S.A.'s new album, The Spirit of Apollo, is basically a Handsome Boy Modeling School-like project featuring a boatload of famous collaborators, I wasn't sure what to expect from their live show. By and large, most of the album consists ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    Swallow the Sun plays El Corazon tonight N.A.S.A., Staxx Brothers at Nectar Lounge, 9 p.m., $10 Not to be confused with our illustrious space program, N.A.S.A., aka North America/South America, represents the continent-crossing collaboration between L.A.'s Squeak E. Clean and Brazil's DJ Zegon. This ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    N.A.S.A.

    Tuesday, March 3

  • Music

    February 25, 2009

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    Tuesday, March 3

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Yep, N.A.S.A.'s The Spirit Of Apollo Is Excellent

    Last week, I got a package from Anti- in the mail. When I saw it, I forgot myself in front of my co-workers and jumped up and down in an unadulterated display of excitement, because I assumed it was Neko Case's new record, Middle Cyclone (and ya'll know how I've been chomping at the bit to hear some ... More >>

  • Arts

    January 21, 2009

    Under the Bed

    Annex's new show is like Alice in Wonderland without the acid.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Freedom from Deserts

    Annex's new show is like Alice in Wonderland without the acid.

  • Film

    March 19, 2008

    The Heroes of NASA, and Other New Releases

    Annex's new show is like Alice in Wonderland without the acid.

  • News

    March 5, 2008

    Can NASA Compete With Grand Theft Auto?

    Two Seattle developers are hoping to help it try.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Another kind of gold record

    Two Seattle developers are hoping to help it try.

  • Film

    September 19, 2007

    In the Shadow of the Moon: Astronauts Make Like Al Gore

    Two Seattle developers are hoping to help it try.

  • Music

    March 14, 2007

    Room on Fire

    Room on fire.

  • Arts

    December 28, 2005

    Ink + Paper

    Room on fire.

  • Diversions

    November 30, 2005

    All Sexed Up

    The naughty and nice. Plus five more picks.

  • Food

    January 7, 2004

    Ugly Duckling

    Union's not a looker, but what's in the kitchen counts.

  • Food

    January 7, 2004

    Ugly Duckling

    Union's not a looker, but what's in the kitchen counts.

  • Music

    June 25, 2003

    Vells, Gallery of Mites

    Union's not a looker, but what's in the kitchen counts.

  • News

    February 19, 2003

    Budgeting for Disaster

    Union's not a looker, but what's in the kitchen counts.

  • News

    December 19, 2001

    Pillowy Goodness

    Getting comfy with a new friend.

  • Diversions

    April 4, 2001

    Encyclopaedia of Evil

    Getting comfy with a new friend.

  • Diversions

    February 21, 2001

    At Large

    Getting comfy with a new friend.

  • News

    December 27, 2000

    The gutter, the stars

    Getting comfy with a new friend.

  • News

    December 13, 2000

    Buy-tech

    How to please the insufferable gearheads in your life

  • Film

    August 2, 2000

    Space Cowboys

    Old geezers face the final horizon.

  • Arts

    December 29, 1999

    Good-time capsule

    It's loaded with civilization as I know it.

  • News

    December 15, 1999

    Balls at the Walls

    Historic $2.4 million settlement may soon be reached in inmate testicular radiation case.

  • Diversions

    November 3, 1999

    Space: the final ad frontier

    Historic $2.4 million settlement may soon be reached in inmate testicular radiation case.

  • Food

    May 27, 1998

    The quest for the holy grill

    Barbecue, the stuff that dreams are made of.

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