07/17/11 The 12-nation tournament in Argentina has yet to produce brilliant soccer or truly interesting news, Grahame Jones writes. Sooner or later, the Copa America now under way in Argentina has to spark into life.
07/16/11 PARIS - When my editor e-mailed me about doing a story on Fat Tire Bike Tours in Paris, I immediately tried to...
07/11/11 The average gamer is far from 16. According to statistics from the Entertainment Software Association, he or she is 37 years old.
07/11/11 I'm doing this to help you. You're embarrassing yourselves. I mean, look at you. Did you go re-watch your performance in the USA- Brazil women's game this morning? How about the USA- Mexico men's game in the finals of the Gold Cup? You've never really given us the benefit of the doubt on any close calls, but it's like you aren't even trying any more. And people are starting to notice. It's not ...
07/11/11 Michael Pascua The contestants have their own team food truck challenge. [ Food Network Star - Season 7, Episode 6] read more
07/11/11 Most people probably do not realize they are doing it that drop in their voices when talking about sensitive subjects such as suicide. The movie set for Rodney Ray's new production "New Hope" was anything but silent.
07/11/11 News anchor Coleen Christie shares cherished family recipes for classic Christmas treats.
07/03/11 With Nike's pending takeover of all NFL uniform manufacturing coming near, mock-ups both real and fan-contrived of the new uniforms have emerged on the web. Some, like the one pictured here, are outlandish and widely discredited, but with Nike president Charlie Benson's stated intent "on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we've done with the college programs" and the University of ...
07/02/11 New York state's decision last weekend to legalize gay marriage has rekindled the conversation about same-sex unions. But many same-sex couples aren't satisfied with civil unions, especially those who see marriage as a sacred rite. The Oregonian spoke to three same-sex couples -- two who have had religious weddings and one planning an autumn ceremony -- about how they see marriage as a sacred ...
07/02/11 When Lydia Francescutti goes out dancing she doesn't have to look far for a partner -she has a fourlegged one named Alli always by her side.
07/01/11 The old Milwaukee Road tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass, thought to be closed for good, reopens on July 5 to hikers. It's the longest railway tunnel in the country that is a recreational trail. Here's a preview, as well as a review of railroad and cross-Cascades lore.
06/30/11 This summer, the United States Department of Agriculture would like you to play it safe. The message: Keep that raw meat away from your fresh veggies. To spread the word, the agency has created a series of friendly video reminders. The stars: a chicken that acts like a dog , a pig talking it up in a sauna , and a lobster chilling on the couch . As Gretchen Goetz writes , consumer food groups ...
06/30/11 The Legislature's final day is a subdued event, although lawmakers say they made big strides in education, health care.
06/27/11 Lil Wayne & Co.'s newest management signee, who performs tonight at the House of Blues, considers herself a cross between Britney Spears and Marilyn Manson.
06/27/11 It's crunch week in Sacramento, with Democratic lawmakers clenching their jaws in an effort to reach a budget agreement with Gov. Jerry Brown. Why just Democrats? Because everyone has pretty much concluded that Republicans aren't going to provide the votes...
06/21/11 Dwayne De Rosario scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to pull the Red Bulls to a 3-3 draw against the Portland Timbers in a wild match Sunday night that saw the ejection of New York Red captain Thierry Henry.
06/21/11 They staged the 111th U.S. Open this past weekend at Congressional Country Club, and a Bob Hope Desert Classic broke out. If you tuned into the U.S. Open and looked at the leaderboard, which was stained with so many red numbers it looked like it was bleeding, and...
06/21/11 WIMBLEDON -- Back on one of tennis' top stages, Venus Williams cut a familiar figure yesterday at Wimbledon, from her latest original, somewhat-see-through outfit to her trademark booming serves and aggressive groundstrokes. Williams smacked seven aces at up to 118 mph, totaled 23 winners to only five unforced errors, and...
06/20/11 If there was ever a NickToon long overdue for retail release, it's Rocko's Modern Life , which debuted in 1993 and still has a strong cult following. For some reason, though, Nick took its time with this show, and it actually took Shout! Factory... [read more]
06/20/11 Because you asked for it, and because I have to do something to keep myself occupied while the NFL lockout drags on, it's time for another edition of "Ask Fearless," a recurring feature of your Blue Ribbon Daily in which astute readers get to ask me astute questions and hopefully receive equally astute answers in return. | 
