http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/home en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:31:03 PDT Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:31:03 PDT XML::RSS 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/home http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417237_fireworks04m.html?syndication=rss With the Ivar's fireworks over Elliott Bay gone, the Chase Family 4th display over Lake Union is the big show in town. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417237_fireworks04m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:53:43 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417246_sockeye04m.html?syndication=rss Lake Washington's sockeye run is a virtual no-show so far this year, with one of the lowest returns on record under way through the Ballard Locks. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417246_sockeye04m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:47:24 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009417203_sahalee04.html?syndication=rss Standing 40 feet from the pin on the 17th hole, Nick Taylor did not look like the golfer about to win the Sahalee Players Championship. That appeared to be Daniel... Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009417203_sahalee04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009417208_golf04.html?syndication=rss The best of top-ranked Tiger Woods surfaced Friday when his game was falling apart. Woods lived up to his hopes of being a "greedy host"... Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2009417208_golf04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417199_tour04.html?syndication=rss Carlos Sastre and Denis Menchov are among the riders who will challenge the seven-time champion in his return. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417199_tour04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417205_poker04.html?syndication=rss Professional card players, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417205_poker04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2009417270_ptoled04.html?syndication=rss It's not yet lights out for LCD and plasma, but OLED displays are finally ready to begin pushing those technologies out of the limelight... Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2009417270_ptoled04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:20:15 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417093_merchant04m.html?syndication=rss Members of the Merchant Marine, a civilian organization that fought the Japanese in World War II, are now in their 80s and 90s. But now their battle wages on for recognition from the U.S. government, which recently passed a bill that would provide a monthly stipend for mariners, in lieu of benefits they didn't receive after the war. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417093_merchant04m.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:02:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009417171_iran04.html?syndication=rss Iranian leaders say they have obtained confessions from top reformist officials that they plotted to bring down the government with a "velvet"... Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009417171_iran04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:57:47 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009417090_palinanalysis04.html?syndication=rss Sarah Palin demonstrated once again Friday that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians, following an unpredictable path... Nation & World http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009417090_palinanalysis04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:57:45 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417249_standuppaddling04.html?syndication=rss The sport of stand-up paddle surfing has grown in the past decade. Regular surfing, where surfers have their bellies on the board, paddle with their arms and then stand to catch waves, is limited to ocean waves. Stand-up paddlers like to catch waves, but they also can paddle on flat water. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009417249_standuppaddling04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:54:51 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2009417268_ptmac04.html?syndication=rss When you plug your computer's video output into a television, the last thing you want is to string a mouse and keyboard. Unfortunately, that's often the... 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NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2009417206_nba04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:45:31 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009416403_sounders04.html?syndication=rss Accuser says Jaqua sexually assaulted her in Jaqua's hometown of Eugene, Ore., two years ago. Sounders http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2009416403_sounders04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:43:50 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009416953_mari04.html?syndication=rss Catcher Rob Johnson hit three doubles and drove in the decisive runs in the 11th inning as the Mariners beat Boston 7-6 in 11 innings. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009416953_mari04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:43:50 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2009417269_ptmrsh04.html?syndication=rss Q: I have many home videos that I've taken over the years that I would like to burn to DVDs. I was able to do some of this in the past when... Business & Technology http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2009417269_ptmrsh04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:41:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009416711_webwimbledon03.html?syndication=rss Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the... Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009416711_webwimbledon03.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:40:21 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009417441_basenotes04.html?syndication=rss Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could. Wearing sunglasses and with his famous dreadlocks in a ponytail, the Los Angeles... Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009417441_basenotes04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:38:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417209_digs04.html?syndication=rss NHL Winger's deal with Vancouver is worth $7.5 million: Right wing Mikael Samuelsson signed a $7.5 million, three-year contract with the... Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2009417209_digs04.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:37:36 PDT