November 16, 2009
Mass. — A high school in Massachusetts has classified the word “meep” as a “four-letter word” in response to repeated classroom disruption.

November 9, 2009
Cairns, Australia — A man was arrested after stuffing his pants with sausages last week in a supermarket in Cairns, Australia.

November 2, 2009
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions, All Nippon Airways is asking passengers to make sure to use the restroom before boarding.

October 30, 2009
Although Halloween is less than 24 hours away, there’s still time to find or create that perfect costume.

October 26, 2009
Australia ­— Blood obtained from a leech helped police identify a criminal in northern Tasmania, according to the Daily Mirror.

October 19, 2009
Australia — A woman given an ultimatum between her pet crocodile and husband chose the one that was literally cold-blooded.

October 12, 2009
Hungary — A favorite entrant in the Miss Plastic beauty pageant, Alexandra Horvath was forced to withdraw from the contest after her synthetic breasts caused her to fall over and tear a ligament.

October 5, 2009
Harvard College The Harvard-based magazine Annals announced the winners for this year’s Ig Nobel prizes Thursday.

August 19, 2009
My apartment doesn’t have a dishwasher.

August 5, 2009
Last week was hot (obviously), leading me to develop a hypothesis: There is a two-digit temperature that signals peak heat discomfort (“PHD”).

July 22, 2009
Purchasing furniture and house- or apartment-ware is one of the defining moments in one’s maturity.

July 8, 2009
Ordinarily, Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocer — the home of obscure organics and the best prices available on orchids — an excellent faux-Hawaiian alternative to other stores.

July 1, 2009
Of Fremont’s repurposed warehouses, the Ballroom is the classy place to go for seekers of drinks and East Coast-style pizza.

June 24, 2009
One of my greatest fascinations is with the participation among members of society.

June 5, 2009
CHINA — Health authorities have decided to ban the serving of poultry that has been killed by poisonous snakes.

June 3, 2009
Hed: Inflicting sloth upon the world Sub: Laziness brings us to a screeching halt BY MATT JACKSON THE DAILY Everyone cuts corners from time to time.

May 29, 2009
CONNECTICUT — The Connecticut Police Academy has learned the important difference between literal meaning and idioms after a man bit his colleague when she told him to do just that.

May 27, 2009
Considering the endless amount of product packaging, as well as the care and attention that go into marketing, it is shocking how terrible some containers are.

May 22, 2009
CROATIA — Bakers in Split, Croatia, have discovered a new way to deter potential burglars.

May 20, 2009
One of the joys of collegiate life is the acquisition of a roof under which to live.

May 15, 2009
AUSTRALIA — A green tree frog required surgical assistance after a lawnmower accident earlier this week.

May 13, 2009
It’s the time of the year when job hunts are off to a roaring start.

May 8, 2009
Bavaria — Horses, cats and dogs are now being clothed in the traditional costume of Bavarian women.

May 7, 2009
Conveniently close to campus and different than restaurants found on the Ave, Atlas Foods in the U-Village offers satisfactory appetizers and drinks, and mediocre entrées with nice presentation and atmosphere.

May 7, 2009
Arriving at work Sunday morning, I found a message from our corporate office regarding protocol for the H1N1 flu — known to the general public as swine flu.

May 1, 2009
North Dakota — Earlier this week, Nicholas Krush, 47, drove his pickup truck through the walls of the emergency ward of St.

April 30, 2009
Outside of the U-District and away from the typical college bars, Die BierStube, on the corner of Roosevelt and 61st, calls itself “Roosevelt’s German Tavern.” One of three German beer and dining establishments owned by Chris Navarra, Die BierStube opened in September 2004.

April 29, 2009
Part of living in the information age is a horrific reliance on technology.

April 24, 2009
DETROIT, Mich.

April 22, 2009
While graduation is eminent for many seniors, the UW’s younger students are actively involved in the process of choosing their own majors and minors.

April 17, 2009
TIANJIN — Zhao Liang, measuring 8 feet 7 inches tall, may now be the tallest man in the world.

April 15, 2009
Hed: Retail as metaphor for life Sub: It’s like watching a terrible train wreck Working in retail, I experience a wide array of human perspectives and am confronted with the challenge of engaging in society.

April 10, 2009
POLAND — A fight between friends turned ugly when one man bit off the other’s penis.

April 9, 2009
On the corner of East Pike Street and 13th Avenue, the Elysian Brewing Company brings another fun pub and brewery restaurant to Capitol Hill.

April 8, 2009
Hed: The most awkward place on earth Sub: Why must elevators be so terrible? Imagine a tiny room with one — occasionally two — sliding doors.

April 3, 2009
PUTIAN, CHINA — A man underwent surgery to remove scissors from his esophagus earlier this week.

April 2, 2009
There is no shortage of Vietnamese-noodle-soup restaurants in the U-District, but the lunchtime diner will likely feel underwhelmed at many such haunts.

March 13, 2009
MARYLAND — Power saws and sex toys have been proven unsafe for simultaneous use after a couple attempted to expand the variety of their sexual experiences.

March 9, 2009
Poetry is about economy and creativity — anyone who’s ever had a teacher mention poetry in an educational way knows this.

March 6, 2009
CHARLESTON, W.

March 5, 2009
As a casual wine enthusiast, I’ve noticed that red wines typically receive the appreciation of a select, but by no means small, crowd.

March 4, 2009
Hed: The white ear buds of oblivion I had my aunt, uncle and cousin over for chili and card games last week — I am blessed to have the sort of aunt who falls distinctly into the “cool” category, and her husband and stepdaughter follow suit.

February 26, 2009
One thing Seattle will never lack is creative cafés.

February 25, 2009
A couple weeks back, I was sitting in one of my favorite classes.

February 20, 2009
THAILAND — Though Buddhist monks avoid alcohol to keep the mind clear, use of liquor bottles in architecture is apparently considered permissible.

February 19, 2009
My first experience with a moscato (also called muscato) was at a vineyard in Napa Valley.

February 18, 2009
Of all the foods with which I am acquainted, meats are not the “be all end all” of nutrition.

February 13, 2009
FLORIDA — A man demonstrated a significant lack of judgment when robbing a gas station this past Sunday morning.

February 12, 2009
As the only café in Seattle with a menu featuring exclusively organic, vegan and raw foods, Chaco Canyon Café, located on the corner of 50th Street and 12th Avenue, is a truly one-of-a-kind establishment.

February 11, 2009
Fans of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia should remember from the third season “The Gang Gets Invincible,” where the plucky bar owners try out for the Philly Eagles.

February 6, 2009
Weird World News

February 5, 2009
5.0/5.0 Lindemans Pêche Lambic is not your typical pizza-and-beer beverage.

February 4, 2009
Ever since I was a little kid, my mother and grandmother instilled in me certain rules intended to keep me safe — I’m sure you know their like: don’t eat unknown wild berries without a parental unit’s approval, stay away from broken glass and electrical wires.

January 29, 2009
5.0/5.0

January 28, 2009
At work tonight, a customer asked me a strange question: he wanted to know whether or not my first “Obamian week” had gone well.

January 21, 2009
I have — excuse me, had — a pair of Redcap Oranda goldfish.

January 16, 2009
UTAH ­— The potential danger of firearms took on a fresh face last week when a man narrowly avoided shooting himself while answering the call of nature.

January 15, 2009
5.0/5.0 The irony of walking to a restaurant that serves Trinidad and Caribbean cuisine on a cold and rainy January day is really pretty comical.

January 12, 2009
Every teaching assistant, professor and random instructor pretty much starts each quarter the same way.

January 9, 2009
Edinburgh, U.K.

January 8, 2009
As 2008 ends, what better way to usher in the new year but with a glass of bubbly? Though the classic choice is champagne, on a beer budget champagne can taste quite similar to many other sparkling wines.

January 7, 2009
I’m a total movie fan; I don’t want to say that I’m a movie buff, ‘cause that conjures a more specific image.

December 4, 2008
4/5 stars One of my favorite winter indulgences is a delightful mug of cocoa — and my favorite way to indulge is with a cocoa diluted by peppermint schnapps.

December 4, 2008
Berlin, Germany — The Berlin Zoo is deciding whether or not to evict one of its residents.

November 24, 2008
My friend and I are eating fresh pasta carbonata from a GQ recipe — it’s good, actually — and laughing about how sucky relationships can be.

November 20, 2008
Chiba Prefecture, Japan — Japanese TV stations have been quite excited about a tree that, when viewed from the correct angle, resembles Godzilla.

November 13, 2008
Two related events happened concurrently last week: I developed the need to restock my liquor cabinet, and my editor assigned another drink review.

November 13, 2008
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil — A woman was killed by her husband’s coffin on the way to his funeral earlier this week.

November 10, 2008
With the election favorably concluded and midterms nearing their end, this is a good time to commit to having a really good day.

November 6, 2008
Glastonbury, Somerset, England — A music student, 19, claims to have the longest name in the world: Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined.

October 30, 2008
5/5 stars The 2007 Sebeka Sauvignon Blanc is a fantastic wine.

October 30, 2008
Malaysia — A Malaysian man was accused of attempting to attack his neighbor last Friday.

October 27, 2008
I was sitting in my excellent English 230 class the other day, participating in a discussion on Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, when someone committed that most egregiously thoughtless and selfish of all classroom blunders: received a cell-phone call.

October 17, 2008
For less than $10, [yellow tail] Merlot is hard to beat.

October 16, 2008
Artesina, Italy — The first hand-knitted object visible from space can be viewed in the Italian Alps or on Google Maps satellite view.

October 13, 2008
Of things that render rental residencies comfy, pets rank number one.

October 9, 2008
Tokyo, Japan — A man, believed to be a British tourist, decided to experience the Imperial Palace of Tokyo’s business district in a whole new way: naked.

October 2, 2008
News from around the world you may not have heard about.

September 29, 2008
I woke to the disheartening sounds of a wet day on Wednesday.

September 25, 2008
Local Sightings Film Festival launches next week, playing at the Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) Oct.

September 25, 2008
Dudley, North Tyneside, United Kingdom Passersby were shocked Wednesday, Sept.

July 22, 2008
A Daily designer and reporter faces down a fake Clark at a fake Lewis and Clark fort.

July 8, 2008
Daily reporter Matthew Jackson dines out at Ruby Restaurant on the Ave, discovering the array of international foods the restaurant serves.

July 1, 2008
Seattle’s 34th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29, celebrated the end of national Pride Month. Both the parade and Pride Month recognize the gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender community.

June 5, 2008
Winter dressing in June

May 29, 2008
Swimwear for all

May 22, 2008
Summer sophisticate

May 15, 2008
Suiting up

May 8, 2008
When spring has sprung, get out the shorts

May 1, 2008
Today's signature

April 24, 2008
Eco style

April 17, 2008
What is the ultimate accessory? Sunglasses? Necklace? Earrings? Handbags? Do shoes count as accessories? While these add flavor to any outfit, there is another accessory that almost all of us take for granted – and it grows right out the top of your head.

April 10, 2008
For a two-hour lecture in Kane 120, a comfy sweatshirt and jeans work just fine.

April 3, 2008
Fashion magazines take a lot of grief for their advertising.

March 14, 2008
As we head into finals week, spring break and the Vernal Equinox, it seems appropriate to study some essential spring items for men and women.

March 7, 2008
Back in September 2007, a band cited as “Seattle’s foremost purveyors of ‘face-melting acoustic riffage’,” performed at the U-District’s Café Solstice.

March 7, 2008
As a guy, I know how easy it is to roll out of bed and leave the house in jeans and the nearest clean sweatshirt or T-shirt.

February 29, 2008
The Oscars are my Super Bowl.

February 28, 2008
Director senior Michelle Burce deems her show The Book of Liz, playing at the Cabaret Theatre in Hutchinson Hall, an “irreverent fable.” Written by Amy and David Sedaris, it is no wonder that this highly satirical comedy tempers irreverence with wit, dry humor and sheer quirkiness.

February 22, 2008
The best designers remain perennial classics because they’re timeless.

February 15, 2008
With the new fall lines of Fashion Week fresh in everyone’s mind, look forward to plum, chartreuse, black and brown.

February 8, 2008
A great pair of jeans gets you noticed, and here are some key things to look for.

February 6, 2008
If you want sex, dress for it

February 1, 2008
Before a wise guy e-mails me to say, “You’re wrong, idiot — that’s the cotton slogan.

January 25, 2008
Layering is the stylish way to incorporate several tops, jeans and maybe even a dress, skirt or leggings into an otherwise wet, cold and dull outfit.

January 24, 2008
This isn’t your tragedy

January 18, 2008
It was 1953 when Hubert de Givenchy was told that “Miss Hepburn” would arrive at his Paris studio to select a number of dresses for her new movie, Sabrina.

January 11, 2008

December 5, 2007
We live in Seattle, and everyone knows Seattle is rainy.

November 19, 2007
Innovation is an important factor of civilization — it increases efficiency. However, it is not always needed, and can ruin a perfectly good product. Patrons of Costco may know to what I am referring: newly designed milk jugs.