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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    10 Essential Summer Road Trips (With Stops For Sports Fans, Socialists, and Punks)

    Ah, yes. The weather is getting good out there, just in time for one of America's favorite pastimes: the good ol' road trip. Right, the gasoline is inexplicably more expensive in the West right now than just about anywhere else in the country. But that shouldn't stop you. Instead, make the best of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Man Bitten by Snake at Wal-Mart was Shopping for Mulch to Grow Medical Marijuana

    Surely you'll recall the story of Mica Craig, the man who had his hand mangled by a rattlesnake while shopping in the outdoor gardening section of a Wal-Mart in Clarkston, Wash. Because this type of news is ratings gold, we're learning more about Craig and his run-in with the surprise rattler today.

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Recommended Reading: The New Yorker's "Song Machine" (And How It's Related to the Worst Song in the World)

    Fans of Erin's Nice Hits! column will definitely want to peruse this New Yorker story by the great journalist John Seabrook that follows Swedish production team Stargate and their "top-liner," Ester Dean. As the article explains, the "top-liner" writes the melody and lyrics after Stargate writes the ... More >>

  • Diversions

    January 4, 2012

    Ask a Mexican!

    Fans of Erin's Nice Hits! column will definitely want to peruse this New Yorker story by the great journalist John Seabrook that follows Swedish production team Stargate and their "top-liner," Ester Dean. As the article explains, the "top-liner" writes the melody and lyrics after Stargate writes the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Mark Pickerel: "There Is Not a Seattle Sound. There's Good Music and Bad Music"

    Singer/songwriter Mark Pickerel was the original drummer in Seattle grunge band Screaming Trees and is among the 70 local bands playing SW's Reverb Festival on Oct. 8. Pickerel plays Conor Byrne at 7:15 p.m.​This post is a part of special Reverb Questionnaire series in which we ask local band ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Tomato Industry Expert to Speak in Seattle

    ​Strides made in the tomato industry could provide a model for improving working conditions on farms nationwide, according to the industry's leading chronicler. Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit, credits the Coalition of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Why, John Keister?

    John KeatleyKeister wants to stop the Portland food truck invasion.​The former Almost Live host and longtime Seattle funnyman is an enduring favorite on local comedy stages, whom we've profiled before. Prior to his Saturday gigs at Bumbershoot, we put a few questions to him. Why is Dick's so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Walmart Sorry for Telling Woman Her Bikini Is a Health-Code Violation

    ​It's unclear if it was only Sandy McMillin's turquoise bikini top, or if it was her combining it with red shorts, a cane, a knee brace, and sailor tattoos that so offended a Walmart employee in Eugene, Ore. But in any case, the retail giant is now sorry for telling the woman that her ensemb ... More >>

  • Music

    July 13, 2011

    The Sounds of Summer 2011

    Our box set of songs from the season, from Neutral Milk Hotel to Witch Gardens.

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    My Summer Music Playlist (For Now): Mutemath, Protest The Hero and More

    I've always resisted falling too far into a single genre. As soon as one band takes my fancy, I try to even it out with something on the other side of the spectrum, whether that be metalcore, indie-folk or hip-hop. It also just so happens that what I really want to be listening to this summer has ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2010

    Copperleaf Chef Developed His Culinary Chops At The French Laundry

    Chef Mark Bodinet digs growing his own herbs.​Chef Mark Bodinet got his start in one of the coolest kitchens on the planet, working for Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Napa Valley. His commitment to using local, seasonal ingredients continues at Copperleaf, the restaurant at Cedarbrook ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    7 Stupid Things We've "Learned" From Food Television

    Idiocy makes Alton cry​I have had issues with food TV for a long time. From the ridiculously chipper Rachael Ray to the catch-phrase-ery of Emeril, the shrieking freak-outs on Hell's Kitchen and the glorification of every goddamn cheeseburger and burrito in America courtesy of Guy Fieri, the F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Walmart Sign Freaks Out Georgetown Residents

    ​Georgetown's creative class has spent the past four years on pins and needles, anxiously awaiting what real estate developer Sabey Corporation might do with the old Rainier Brewery space it bought in 2006. For a neighborhood with soul, the fear has always been of the soul-less. A fear that a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    FTC Investigation of Amazon Over Fake Bamboo Clothes Not the First

    ​Today, the Seattle Times reports that Amazon.com officials admitted that the Federal Trade Commission is investigating their company over reports that many of their bamboo clothing items are not bamboo, but rayon, a type of polymer. Though the Seattle-based internet superstore was quick to de ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2010

    Bumbershoot Comedy Report I: Marc Maron

    ​"After 25 years of service to the comedy industry, now I work in my garage?" Marc Maron sound both disgusted and amused at this career turn. In addition to headlining two more comedy shows at Bumbershoot, he's joined the ranks of podcasters. He usually hosts the show WTF With Marc Maron in th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2010

    Boozy Picture: Two State Liquor Initiatives Both Supported and Opposed by Beer & Wine Sellers

    ​As if the initiatives to privatize state-controlled liquor sales weren't already complicated, booze sellers have now lined up on both sides of the fight. I-1100 and I-1105, which would put state liquor stores out of business, are backed by the fat wallets of beer and wine retailers and distri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Seattle Blogs: Amanda Knox's Family on Oprah

    Oprah casts a spell on Italian prosecutors in hopes of getting a retrial.​Today's blogs wonder why no one else is allowed on the cover of "O" magazine. - Seattle 911 says that Amanda Knox's family will be on Oprah tomorrow afternoon. Set your DVRs, and hope the Goddess of Daytime Talk pulls s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2010

    The Eagles May Be Money-Grubbin' Bastards, But They're Also the Smartest Guys In the Room (Which Will Be KeyArena on May 13)

    It's easy to "hate the fucking Eagles," something I've done more than my fair share of. In fact, in my recent move from three bedrooms and a basement to one bedroom and a closet, all of those Eagles and Steve Miller LPs left over from high school had to go. Say what you will about these devout cap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

    It's easy to "hate the fucking Eagles," something I've done more than my fair share of. In fact, in my recent move from three bedrooms and a basement to one bedroom and a closet, all of those Eagles and Steve Miller LPs left over from high school had to go. Say what you will about these devout cap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 9, 2009

    China Blue

    It's easy to "hate the fucking Eagles," something I've done more than my fair share of. In fact, in my recent move from three bedrooms and a basement to one bedroom and a closet, all of those Eagles and Steve Miller LPs left over from high school had to go. Say what you will about these devout cap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    Now Hanging: Joan Myers @ Burke Museum

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2009

    Wondrous Cold

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 22, 2008

    Greg Melville

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Diversions

    July 23, 2008

    Deadbeat Dud

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2008

    America's Next Target Model: the 3rd Annual Distaff

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    Rollin' In West Seattle

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2008

    Afternoon Edition: Espresso Love

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2008

    Starbucks: Just Regular-Ass Music

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Film

    November 28, 2007

    What Would Jesus Buy?: Taking the Anti-Consumerist Gospel to Wal-Mart

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Arts

    May 16, 2007

    Romance Writers Find Power in Numbers

    Penguins and dinosaurs, together at last! The former are photographed by Joan Myers in the traveling Smithsonian show "Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey," and the latter are represented by fossils that UW researchers have added to the exhibition. Myers actually emphasizes the landscape over the ad ... More >>

  • Film

    January 24, 2007

    China Blue

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Jan. 26– Thurs., Feb. 1. Not rated. 86 minutes.

  • News

    August 23, 2006

    Drinking & Reading

    The Blue Moon saves itself; and Bill Gates loves newsprint.

  • Film

    January 18, 2006

    Jan. 18-25, 2006

    This week's specialty screenings and venues.

  • News

    December 14, 2005

    The Year of Living Stupidly

    It's time to tell ourselves we're doing a heckuva job.

  • Film

    April 6, 2005

    Salt and Pepper

    MGM Home Entertainment, $19.99

  • News

    June 23, 2004

    Buzz

    MGM Home Entertainment, $19.99

  • Music

    July 9, 2003

    Death by Mixtape

    Corporate punk! Covers! Circle (pit) jerks! A Warped Tour report.

  • Film

    November 27, 2002

    Stop Payment

    Just in time for the holidays: an anti-consumerist film series.

  • Food

    September 4, 2002

    Wine by Wire

    Just in time for the holidays: an anti-consumerist film series.

  • Music

    August 7, 2002

    Loudermilk makes Papa proud; Har Mar goes big time; and more.

    Just in time for the holidays: an anti-consumerist film series.

  • Music

    December 26, 2001

    2. So long Napster

    We barely knew ye.

  • Food

    October 24, 2001

    Screw Krispy Kreme

    We've got the righteous doughnuts for you, and they're on the right side of the lake.

  • Arts

    October 3, 2001

    Live! Nude! Writer!

    Journalist puts on the pasties one last time.

  • News

    September 19, 2001

    Gun rush

    Journalist puts on the pasties one last time.

  • Arts

    July 11, 2001

    Slumming for dollars

    A media insider samples how the other half works.

  • News

    December 13, 2000

    Merry Geekmas, Happy Hanerdkah

    The gearhead's guide to generosity

  • News

    June 21, 2000

    Amazon's endless summer?

    The gearhead's guide to generosity

  • News

    May 17, 2000

    Up the river

    The gearhead's guide to generosity

  • News

    September 15, 1999

    Po'nography

    Disguised as journalists, the Po Bronsons of the world seek only to titillate.

  • News

    December 9, 1998

    Amazon.come-on

    Disguised as journalists, the Po Bronsons of the world seek only to titillate.

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