In pre-emptive play for Republican support, Obama increases tax cut component of stimulus package.Al Franken, Senator.Even grumpy old Knute Berger likes some things about the new Seattle.Nickels makes good on his promise to use salt on snowy roads.One arrest in the Chop Suey shooting.Crime de jour: car prowlingRecession be damned: the convention center wants to grow.Steve Ballmer gets top billing at the Consumer Electronics Show.Steve Jobs gets treatment for a hormonal imbalance, remains Apple CEO.