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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Cats / Celeb / Dance The Saturday Morning News

Posted by Dominic Holden on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM

It's Saturday, you guys! Can you believe it?

The Wictims Win: President Obama bows to the American Catholic church by withdrawing the White House's plan to require private employers (including religious organizations, like all those Catholic hospitals) to provide health insurance that covers contraception. Instead, insurance companies will be required to provide that coverage free of charge. The compromise with Catholics may seem like a miracle, considering that Obama is a Muslim. But the red-wing blogs, bloviators, and email alerts were just getting going. It's hard to imagine Obama being able to comfortably skirt this issue while seeking reelection to the White House. Here's the NYT quoting Obama explaining that it was largely a political calculation:

“After the many genuine concerns that have been raised over the last few weeks, as well as, frankly, the more cynical desire on the part of some to make this into a political football, it became clear that spending months hammering out a solution was not going to be an option,” Mr. Obama said on Friday.

My TCW: The religious liberty and conscience argument being raised by the Catholic church, which is ostensibly worried about paying for birth control, (and legislators who are expressing concern about florists and photographers being forced to serve gay couples) has less to do with contraception and gay marriage, and more to do with a clever sleight of hand. No longer is the Catholic Church bullying women and LGBT people, in this framing, they're the victims being forced to forgo their religious convictions. It's a trick and it's working.

Obama Budget: "Raise taxes on the rich and pump nearly $500 billion into new transportation projects over the next decade."

Yup: I'll take the jumper.

In Pressing Media Matters: Five of Murdcoch's people at the Sun tabloid were arrested for allegedly bribing bobbies. And in case you wondered: My worst nightmare is accidentally taking a job that requires me to write this sort of story.

Less Bad: State finds an extra $200 million to shore up $1.5 billion budget shortfall.

WHAT?!!! There is no more news.

I've reached the point in my life where I'm strong enough to say this: I really like Wham!

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Cats / City / Media Now More Indistinguishable Than Ever!

Posted by Brendan Kiley on Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM

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Note that one is the "official commemorative issue" and the other is the "official collector's edition."

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Cats / Animals "Get Out of My Bed, Cat!"

Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 1:01 PM

This cat could not give any less of a fuck.

(Thanks for sharing, Evanne.)

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Cats It's Cold, It's Raining, You Need Maru

Posted by Gillian Anderson on Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Cats "Even lionesses go for tall, dark, and handsome."

Posted by Cienna Madrid on Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM

I could watch Jamu get his hair done all day long.

I wonder what his lion aftershave smells like.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Cats / Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: Today In News That Doesn't Make Any Sense

Posted by Kelly O on Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Cats / Music Let's Talk Holiday Music!

Posted by Megan Seling on Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM

I want to hear about your favorite holiday jamz! And in return, I share with you a picture of my cat wearing a santa hat. You're welcome!

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Cats Good Morning! Now Allow Me to Ruin Your Day

Posted by Megan Seling on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

UPDATE: Crap! Commenters are right, this WAS Kelly O's Lunchtime Quickie. I am drunk. I missed it. I'm sorry I'm so terrible at the internet.

I will now watch this video 5,000 times in a row as punishment.

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Cats / Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: Today In Drugs and Cities, and Kitties

Posted by Kelly O on Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Cats / Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: Why Are Cats In Russia So Frickin' Weird?

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM

This cat doesn't like you. Not one bit. No no no no no no no.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Panic / Cats / Bieber Fever / ??!! / Hump / Sex / Conflict of Interest / Nepotism / Celeb / Hetero / Teh Internets / Games / Drunk Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Fnarf

Posted by Dan Savage on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Then & Now

Ain't love grand? Congrats you two. All of your friends & frenemies at Slog wish you many, many more happy years together.

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Cats Fuckin' Cats—How Do They Work?

Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM

A calico cat named Willow, who disappeared from a home near the Rocky Mountains five years ago, was found on Wednesday on a Manhattan street and will soon be returned to her family, where two of the three children and one of the two dogs may remember her.

How she got to New York, more than 1,800 miles away, and the kind of life she lived in the city are mysteries.

But thanks to a microchip that was implanted when she was a kitten, Willow will be reunited in Boulder, Colo., with her owners, the Squireses, who had long ago given up hope.

“There are tons of coyotes around here, and owls,” Jamie Squires said. “We put out the ‘lost cat’ posters and the Craigslist thing, but we actually thought she’d been eaten by coyotes.”

Via NYTimes.com

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Crime / Cats / Booze / Drugs / International / Genius / Drunk / Dance The Stranger Genius Award Party Is This Friday!!!

Posted by Grant Brissey on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Here's some weirdly placed cameras that do a decent job of catching what an absolute blast Wild Orchid Children are live:

They're fun live in a way that their records don't always convey. And then guess what else we did? We got Wheedle's Groove to headline! They don't even sound anything like each other! We're Crazy! What's more you ask? What's more is we have the venerable OC Notes deejaying as well as Emerald City Soul Club. There is so much dance for your ass at this party that you won't be able to move it for a week. All of this for only $7. YOU ARE STEALING IT. All the pertinent info for the party is right here. Buy your tickets right now and let's do this thing.

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Health / Cats Glowing Green Cats Resistant to AIDS

Posted by Jen Graves on Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that inserting jellyfish genes (along with monkey genes) into cats makes them grow cells resistant to infections from AIDS. This could lead to breakthroughs in feline and human AIDS research.

It also makes the cats look great.

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Friday, September 9, 2011

Cats Pictures of Lil' Wayne at White River Amphitheater

Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 8:56 AM

Eat your breakfast!

UPDATE: Gold Star Comment from Luckier:

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Cats / Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: Breaking News: Cats Are Weird

Posted by Kelly O on Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Cats / Sports Morning News

Posted by Unpaid Intern on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

Posted by news intern Peter Johnson.

Health care reform mandate: the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the individual mandate in the health care reform bill as unconstitutional in a 2 to 1 vote. The administration will probably appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, as the law's efforts to reduce insurance costs depends to no small degree on the mandate.

Aid contractor kidnapped: an American named Warren Weinstein who works for a company that frequently does relief and reconstruction work for USAID was kidnapped by armed attackers. As of yet, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack or issued demands for the Weinstein's release.

First Hill stabbings: SPD continues to investigate the grisly stabbings of two doctors and their infant adopted son (who died from his injuries). SPD has yet to release their theory of the crime.

Kalebu sentenced to life: Isaiah Kalebu, the man who committed the horrific South Park murder and rapes, was convicted to a life term and 98 years with no chance of parole yesterday. His surviving victim, Jennifer Hopper, wished him peace at his sentencing, writes Eli Saunders.

Rick Perry: the Governor of Texas and Prayer-a-Thon leader is expected to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination today. News of the announcement was leaked earlier this week.

Transportation news: Dominic Holden reports that the proposed $60 car tabs (for road repair, transit, and bike and pedestrian improvements) will probably be on the ballot in November. Meanwhile, the mayor's proposal to build a high-capacity streetcar system is expected to be DOA in front of the City Council in its current form.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Cats / At Large "I Like Cats." And All the Other Things the City Says to Me.

Posted by Megan Seling on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 12:58 PM

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Friday, August 5, 2011

Cats / Election Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

Posted by Unpaid Intern on Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Posted by news intern Peter Johnson.

The friendly humans at King County Elections emailed us this morning so we could tell y'all that the deadline to register to vote in the primary is this coming Monday. Here's what they said:

People who are not currently registered to vote in Washington should visit King County Elections at 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8 to register in person. Elections office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registered voters who have not received a ballot, or need a replacement, should call the voter hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683).

Don't forget to register—that's the only way Bobby Forch will know to show up on your porch.

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Cats Cats Are Nocturnal Assholes

Posted by Goldy on Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM

After 13 years, my cat has only recently discovered that there isn't a door in my house he can't scratch on that won't produce a sound sufficiently high pitched and loud enough to wake me from even the deepest slumber. And keep me awake. I haven't slept through the night in weeks. It's like having a newborn, only without the diapers or the prospect of being taken care of in return in my old age.

Last night he woke me four times: Twice to go outside, and twice to come in. And of course, each time he came in, he eventually jumped into bed with me and proceeded to methodically walk back and forth across my body until he could find a comfy nook to curl up in and fall to sleep. Comfy for him.

The thought occurred to me that I could seal him in a burlap sack and dump him into the lake, but I suppose that would be wrong. So if any cat experts have any less drastic suggestions, I'd appreciate it.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Cats / Film Cats Re-Enact All the Harry Potter Movies in One Minute

Posted by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey on Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM

Sure, you could spend much of your adult life obsessing over cats and a series of children books about wizards. (Hello, Alison!) Or you could accomplish both tasks in a millionth of the time, thanks to the makers of "All of Harry Potter Re-Enacted by Cats in Just One Minute." YOU'RE WELCOME.

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Cats This Is Exactly How I Felt This Mornzzzzzz......

Posted by Megan Seling on Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 9:15 AM

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Cats Dear Barking Cat: WE SAW YOU BARKING!

Posted by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey on Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Dear Barking Cat:
We saw you barking, yo! So quit trying to deny it by not-so-subtly changing your bark into a meow. Look, barking cat. Anytime you're ready to come out of the closet, we'll be here for you. We love and cherish your individuality, and we accept you for who you are*. BE YOURSELF, barking cat. BE... YOURSELF.
Love,
The World

[* Confidential to the World: This is totally fucked up, and there's no way we're accepting this. Don't worry—that freak will be euthanized by dawn.]

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Cats Morning News

Posted by Unpaid Intern on Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

Posted by news intern Peter Johnson.

Happy Saturday, everybody. This is a knock-knock joke:

—Knock-knock. —Who's there? —Thermos! —Thermos who? —Thermos be a knock-knock joke better than this!

This is the news:

New York gays: expected to be able to marry by the end of the coming week, according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo is negotiating with the state Senate's Republicans over religious groups' responsibilities in the gay new world: the Republicans "want ...provisions to protect such organizations from any repercussions from state agencies, that might deny aid or benefits based on discrimination." It's good to know that someone still looks out for discriminators.

Tunnel: the agency that writes explanations for Seattle ballot published the text that will accompany Referendum 1, the tunnel vote. Pro-tunnel folks think the measure is ultimately meaningless, while anti-tunnel folks think the vote could end the whole thing. Cienna writes that the language on the ballot is "long-winded and confusing as fuck." Process!

Syrian civilians: victims of violence on the part of their own government. CNN reports that in the village of Badama government forces "fired randomly at houses."

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Cats / Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: Real or Fake: This Girl Just Loves Cats

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Oh Debbie, Debbie, Debbie...

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Cats Slog Poll: Who Said It?

Posted by Dominic Holden on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

This morning, someone said this: "I don't think David Goldstein qualifies as a journalist. He's a hack. He's a partisan hack. He's just there to parrot points from the other side."

We'll publish the answer later today.

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Friday, May 27, 2011

Cats / News Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Hog-Toting Orca Bricklayers, etc.

Posted by Unpaid Intern on Fri, May 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM

Posted by news intern Peter Johnson.

OrcaMan: Magnolia Voice reports that a swine-toting bricklayer dresses up like a killer whale in his free time and jetskis around picking up trash. For real.

Rain barrel stolen: A Laurelhurst rain barrel was stolen yesterday. Readers are advised to remain calm and report any suspicious activity to SPD.

Go students: Ballard High School had a staff v. faculty basketball game to raise money for the school's teams (go Beavers!) on Tuesday, MyBallad reports. MyBallard did not report who won.

Budget cuts destroy picnic: The Old Timers' Picnic, traditionally put on by the Parks Department for seniors and held at the zoo, was canceled, reports PhinneyWood. This would have been the 39th iteration of the annual event.

Call the police if you see anything criminal: PhinneyWood reminds us about things that are not at all obvious.

Cat lost: Beacon Hill Blog and its readers are looking for an adorable orange tabby, Chutney, whose concerned owners miss him.

Cat found: Boudika, a gray tabby, was lost but now is found. Hurray, Ballard!

Tickets for the Wallingford Garden Tour are on sale: You don't want to miss this one, folks.

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Monday, May 23, 2011

Cats And It's Time For: Showgoing Etiquette, Round 8,976,234!

Posted by Grant Brissey on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Right over here!

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Friday, May 6, 2011

Cats Atlanta Firefighters Rescue Cat From Burning Building

Posted by Cienna Madrid on Fri, May 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM

I've spent the last hour trolling the internets to find something cheerful that might make up for posting this.

So here's a story, courtesy of some combination in my search for "happiest victory good news puppy fire lottery rescue":

Senor Gay via Flickr
Shut up and go with it.

Firefighters helped residents escape a blazing apartment building near Toco Hill unscathed Friday.

They also rescued a cat that was stuck on the top floor of the 5-story building.

And, oh look! A puppy! Good work, everyone!

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