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    Ken Schram Commentary: Are We Blaming The Victim?

     

    October 20, 2005

     

    By Ken Schram ken_schram.jpg

     

    SEATTLE - Ken Hamlin is lying in a hospital bed. The public seems to be just lying in wait. People are poised to blame the Seahawk player for going out and getting his head bashed in. Seattle P.I. Columnist Art Thiel concluded that Hamlin "...made a choice that knowingly disregarded the risks...(by deciding) to party...in a rowdy bar." I wonder if Thiel would also criticize a rape victim for wearing a short skirt and being out past midnight. I suppose if Hamlin had been out sipping white wine spritzers while listening to a string quartet, he'd be getting more sympathy and less scorn. But hey, he was at a hip-hop club -- in Pioneer Square no less! Worse, he was mixing with common, every-day folk instead of being in seclusion with his peers. Didn't he get the memo that pro athletes shouldn't fraternize with the public outside the stadium venue? Never mind that the investigation into what happened to Hamlin is nowhere near complete. Never mind that it could just as easily have been any 20-something year old guy out for a night of fun. Doesn't matter. Nothing beats knocking a pro athlete off the pedestal we put them on. That's what some people actually consider sport. Want to share your thoughts with Ken Schram? You can e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com

    So, what do you think?

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    You scored as Captain Kirk.  1111437374craptain%20kirk.jpg

    You are Captain Kirk. You are driven by your ideals. You have a daring soul with great potential, but you won't get far without good friends to save your *buttocks* when you try to face down a horde of space monsters without a plan B. You are a sensualist to the extreme. Watch out for overindulgence if you still want to fit into that nifty captain's uniform.

     

     

    Captain Kirk 71%

    Uhura 68%

    Spock 64%

    Pavel Chekov 57%

    Hikaru Sulu 54%

    Nurse Chapel 54%

    Montgomery Scott--"Scotty" 39%

    Dr. McCoy 39%

    Kirk... why Kirk?

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    OK.. a few days ago I was playing the video game Zelda: Ocarina Of Time and I notice that Link, the person you play as in the game, looks like Robin Hood and Peter Pan. The first thing I though was that I was going crazy, but later I keep wouldering why these three looked that same. Any in put?

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    Ken Schram Commentary: A Principal's Gutsy Call

     

    October 18, 2005

     

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    SEATTLE - Gutsy call. Stupid? Maybe. But it's still gutsy. The principal of a New York high school says he's had it; had it with the booze, the drugs and the sex; had it with kids renting party houses, hotel suites and limos. He's had it with all the issues around the high school prom, so he up and cancelled the prom. When talking about his school, Kenneth Hoagland could be talking about almost any high school around here. Hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars spent on prom dresses, tuxedos, flowers, pictures, dinners... He paints a picture of excess that gets more exaggerated every year. He's got that nailed. A simple rite of passage has become what Hoagland calls a "sick prom culture." But is killing the prom going to bring things back to a more reasonable level? Don't think so. The booze, drugs and sex will be wherever the kids are - which will ultimately be as far as mommy and daddy's money will take them. In the end, I think schools have more of an obligation to kids, and cancelling the prom doesn't meet that obligation. Besides, the problem isn't the kids as much as it is over-indulgent parents. Confronting them, now THAT would be gutsy! Come to think of it, that's just what this guy has done. So, what do you think? Cancel the prom or not? Want to share your thoughts with Ken Schram? You can e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com

    So, what do you think?

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    Ken Schram Commentary: Tim Eyman Has Found The Pony

     

    October 17, 2005

     

    By Ken Schram ken_schram.jpg

     

    SEATTLE - Well, Tim Eyman found the pony. It's an old joke: Kid digging in a huge pile of horse manure is asked why he'd doing it. Kid replies: "With all this manure, I just know there's gotta be a pony in here somewhere!" Eyman has been feverishly pitching political manure for years, and finally found his pony with Initiative 900. Holding government accountable for how our tax dollars are spent has been a long time coming. I-900 is not about checking just to see if our money is being spent honestly. It's having the state auditor going in to determine if our money is being spent wisely. I-900 green lights independent performance audits of any state and local agency. It's a chance to assess everything from an agency's procedures and practices to its level of staffing. I'm not about to quibble with those few provisions of 900 that bother me a little. No way. Not with the chance to shake up state bureaucracy so that it might actually become more efficient. And the beauty of it all? Conducting those audits won't cost us anything extra, and could end up saving a whole lot of our money. I guess there's a first time for everything. I'm in agreement with Tim Eyman. He found his pony and all I can say is "Giddyup!" Want to share your thoughts with Ken Schram? You can e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com

    So, what do you think?

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    How can you get better gas mileage?

     

    Gas… It cost a great deal now. In fact it is about three dollars a gallon at most in city or near freeway gas stations. Further more, it is must likely that you have tried your best to save money by searching for the cheapest gas prices around, driving when you have to, and plan your trips in advance, but you still pay more then you like at the pump. Bettering your gas mileage is most likely the next best step for you to take to try and save you gas and money.

     

    There are many things you can do to get better gas mileage… let’s start with the car it self. Most cars have under pressurized tires. If your tire is five pounds under pressure you can loss a mile per gallon of gas. By checking you tire pressure often you can make sure you have the need pressure for your tires. You can also fill you tires with nitrogen. Nitrogen, being bigger then the dioxide (oxygen) molecule, takes long to leak out from the tire and prolongs the tires life. This option, if you would like to use it, is available at Costco and Discount Tires stores.

     

    Your engine, the thing in the front, or back, of you car that moves the tires, powers the radio, and makes that noise when you start the car, is the next place you could work on to help you save a buck. Bad or dirty spark plugs, fuel injectors, or other components can waste gas right under your nose while you drive. The best way to thwart this loss of useful gas, and up your gas mileage it to give your car a tone-up regularly. This could reduce around 30 percent of your car’s fuel economy. Also, not all gas is alike, but some times the regular is all you need. Most cars don’t need premium and buy regular can help you save a few cents more.

     

    Furthermore, the habits a drive has can impact the gas mileage of a car they use. Hard acceleration and stopping can bit down on the gas mileage and also damage the car. Gradually speeding up and stopping can solve this. Driving to fast can waste gas. Make sure you are at the right speed when on the road to prevent this from happening to you.

     

    Now for something almost every one does… Idling! Yes, idling. This waste gas, produces carbon dioxide, and contaminates the cars oil faster then a moving vehicle. Drivers should try to avoid doing this as much as they can or at most for three minutes. A car can warm it self very quickly and the best way to do such is to get out on the road and drive.

     

    Finally, plan your trip in advance. Know where your going, how to get there, and the best way to get there is the fastest time. Using online driving tools like Map Quest can help you pal out your trip in the bet possible way you can. All this can save you gas, and, more importantly, save you money.

     

    Better gas mileage is just a gas and break away. Just watch your driving and where you going, with a tune-up in between, can better your gas mileage, save you gas, and save you money.

     

    Work Cited

    "CBC News Indepth: Consumer tips." Get Better Gas Mileage. 21 May. 2004. CBC News. 11 Oct. 2005 <http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/consumertips/gasmilage.html>.

     

    Shen, Molly. "KOMO : A Free And Easy Way To Get Better Gas Mileage." A Free And Easy Way To Get Better Gas Mileage. 4 Oct. 2005. KOME 4 News. 11 Oct. 2005 <http://www.komotv.com/news/printstory.asp?id=39590>.

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    The Use of the Word Jet in Modern Day America

     

    Slang: A kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech, made up typically of short-lived coinages and figures of speech that are deliberately used in place of standard terms for added raciness, humor, irreverence, or other effect. It is one of the most influential parts of spoke language for any culture. A word that has one meaning in normal use could have one or several meanings in slang. Some slang words were created out of nowhere well others came for words that word already in use.

     

    Back in the late 1930’s to1940’s the word jet was coined for a new type of aircraft. The aircraft of that time and beyond know as jets can go as fast or even faster then sound. These planes revolutionized travel for over the next sixty years. In the 1990’s the word jet was now starting to be used in slang. It was notice very little until the beginning of the new millennium when it was starting to be used by well known singers, actors, and in some television shows.

     

    The word jet has a new meaning now a days, and like many slang words, the meaning of it could be very obvious to most, just because how the word came into being by it self, or it could mean something interlay different. Jet, in slang, means to leave in great hast. Seeing that jets themselves move very fast the slang meaning came from the speed attribute that jets have the word, for lack of a better word, fits. It is also good to note that jet does not mean that you’ll be leaving in a while, but right now.

     

    Jet, in the slang use, can be used in everyday activities as long as it is use properly. When in a hurry use jet as a conversation ender and be on your way. A good example of this is, “I have to jet. I’ll see you later” or you can just say, “I have to jet!” and the leave. Make sure that when you use jet in its slang form that it does not become confused with other words or its other meaning. Also, never over use a slang word. A person should always add to their vocabulary constantly.

     

    Being up-to-date with slang is key in today’s cultures. Knowing the meaning of the word and its use in everyday life can help you stay up-to-date with culture and trends. The word jet might have been created over sixty years ago, but just recently became slang. There is no telling what new word of today could be the slang of tomorrow.

     

     

    Works Cited

     

    1."slang: Definition and Much More From Answers.com." slang: Definition and Much More From Answers.com. Answers.com. 04 Oct. 2005 <http://www.answers.com/slang&r=67>.

     

    2."Urban Dictionary: Jet." Urban Dictionary: Jet. 25 Mar. 2005. Urban Dictionary. 04 Oct. 2005 <http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jet>.

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    Bad Advice To Go Along With Bad Taste

     

    October 10, 2005

     

    By Ken Schram  ken_schram.jpg

     

    SEATTLE - It's not always the thought that counts. Last week a woman got kicked off an airplane for wearing a T-shirt. Not just any T-shirt mind you. This one had pictures of the president, the vice president and the secretary of state on it, along with a word that rhymes with "truckers." Now she's thinking of suing the airline for violating her civil rights. Well, "truck" that. I think she's getting some bad advice on that notion, which pretty much goes along with her bad taste in attire. I've come to discover there are entire Web sites dedicated to turning people into miniature billboards. I wouldn't suggest wearing many of the available T-shirts over to mom's for dinner, but if you want to get your political point across, you can do it without stenciling the "F" bomb on a piece of 100% cotton. And for a more demure statement, one can always opt for a button; virtually guaranteed not to get you kicked off an airplane. But then you wouldn't get to pretend that this has anything to do with civil rights. You know, it's still OK to wear you heart on your sleeve. But it's just plain dumb to splay your expletives across your chest. Want to share your thoughts with Ken Schram? You can e-mail him at kenschram@komo4news.com

    So, what do you think?

  21. Posted

    We been talking about rednecks for a while and I just wanted to know if anyone has some good redneck jokes. I have some, but you have to live in my county to get them. It's Kitsap County, Washington(just west of Seattle) and many people want to put in a NASCAR track.