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Coming Soon: Twilight, the Restaurant
Considering that everyone — Sugar included! — is getting caught up in the hype surrounding the Twilight series, it comes as no surprise that one couple, Annette and Tim Root of Forks, WA, have decided to launch a Twilight-themed restaurant in the town where the books are set.
Although the family-style eatery will be named Volterra, after the Italian city where the Volturi law-enforcing vampires live, the cuisine won't be Italian.
Teacher Has Sex With 18-Year-Old Pupil — Should It Be Illegal?
A high school teacher accused of having sex with a senior at his school has been cleared of any illegal wrongdoing. This week a Washington state appeals court dismissed the case brought against the 33-year-old choir teacher, ruling that state law does not ban teachers from having sex with 18-year-old students.
While the ick factor suggests that an 18-year-old having consensual sex is different when the partner is a school teacher, should there be a legal difference?
Paper or Cash? Supermarket Bagger Returns Lost $10,000
Moses, a supermarket bagger, says the bible inspired him to return $10,000 in cash he found in his store's bathroom. Moses explained: "I teach at Sunday school with 10-year-old kids and I always tell them to do the right thing."
CNN deemed Moses' action so unusually generous that it sent a reporter to the store to discuss his decision making process.
States, Provinces to Cap and Trade Sans Federal Governments
Seven western US states and four Canadian provinces have agreed to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 15 percent before 2020. Proud of the Western Climate Initiative, Republican California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asserted:We’re sending a strong message to our federal governments that states and provinces are moving forward in the absence of federal action, and we’re setting the stage for national programs that are just as aggressive.
So how will Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec curb climate change?
Guess Who Lives Here?
A tech tycoon owns this $135-million property on Lake Washington in Washington state, for which the property taxes alone cost $1 million a year. Do you know who it is?
Out and About: Washington's Freestyle Dancers...
With dogs! Yup, dancing with your pooch along to music is not only a fun pastime, but also a sport in its own right. The point of canine musical freestyle is to showcase the dog and handler in a creative, innovative, and original dance emphasizing their teamwork, artistry, and athleticism.
Out and About: Washington's Ferries
Taking a trip on a bus or streetcar in Seattle with your pooch is super easy as lap dogs ride free and large, leashed pups are welcome at your feet for a fee! Did you know that Washington State's ferry system is the largest in the nation? With boats traveling to several outlying islands (my favorites are the San Juans), this is a great adventure to take with your pets.
Out and About: Washington's Mud Bay
We're halfway through our week of Washington, and it seems like a super appropriate time for a snack! Mud Bay stocks over 450 unique formulas of dog and cat food... and even publishes "The Almanac" with information on new and current products.
Out and About: Washington's Magnuson Park
Welcome to Week Three of PetSugar's Out and About travel feature! There are so many amazing dog parks in the Seattle area, that it seemed appropriate to highlight one of my favorites to start off our week in Washington. Located along the shores of Lake Washington, Warren G.
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Which Marchesa Was Most Fab at the Music Unites Fall Masquerade Gala?
Last week at the Music Unites Fall Masquerade Gala, Kerry Washington and Georgina Chapman wore pretty, poufy frocks from Georgina's coveted Marchesa line. Both dresses were white, but notice how the two styles varied in texture. Kerry's tulle embellishment and streamlined shape gave a more architectural appeal, while Georgina's feathered creation emoted flirty, flapper energy.
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