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Dyson headphones? Think of it as a noise vacuum for your ears.
My job requires that I wear headphones. Typically, I'll wear headphones for up to three or four hours a day. Over my life, I have owned at least 15 to 20 pairs of headphones going back to the 70s. (Koss Pro 4AA.) You might say I am a headphone connoisseur. (I'm wearing headphones right now.)
How Long Will Self-Checkouts Last In Washington?
We first heard about this in December, and it looks to be hitting more stores nationwide. Walmart is rolling back this practice! Is this a good thing or a bad thing?. What is the practice being rolled back? If you couldn’t tell by the pictures, it is closing their self-checkouts.
Big Changes are Coming to All Olive Garden Restaurants in WA
Before we begin I just have to mention that there are no changes coming to the breadsticks. I repeat, no changes to the classic Olive Garden breadsticks. Olive Garden has been a wonderful place with a wonderful location in downtown Yakima since the '90s. I remember when it first opened and how big of news it was that Yakima was finally getting an Olive Garden. My brother was one of the original employees when it opened so I was even part of the soft-open when they open to just family of staff to practice making food and delivering it to tables in real time. It was super fun.
When Can You Legally Pass On The Shoulder In Washington?
Late last month, we shared the video of a Seattle man’s (we’re assuming the driver was a man, because of reasons) driving tip to beat the standstill traffic, especially on the freeway. You can check out that story and video here. Whether the driver’s antics led to others...
Interview: Phil Collen Says Fans Should Expect A Lot from Def Leppard In the Next 10 Years – ‘New Songs, New Album, New Tour’
On Friday (July 19), Def Leppard's longtime guitarist Phil Collen joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the release of their latest song, "Just Like '73" — a track that he said brought some closure to the band. "It was nearly on the album, Diamond Star Halos," Collen told host Chuck...
Early Video Resurfaces Showing 17-Year-Old Amy Lee in Tiny Arkansas Club
A grainy video has resurfaced showing a pre-fame Evanescence playing a small bar in Arkansas in 1999. Most of the videos on John Furman's Youtube channel are show off-roading, guns or dash cam footage. Among his most popular videos, however, are rare live performances from the early days of Evanescence.
Study Looks at CDC Stats & Washingtonian’s Safe Sex Practices
In Washington state, a new study appears to show sexually active people are practicing safe-sex measures more effectively than in most other states. The index ranked Washington the fourth-best region among all states for safe-sex measures. The study's takeaways highlight significant variances in sexual health safety across the United States...
Kennewick Duplex Fire Displaces Residents
The Red Cross has been activated to help the residents that were displaced. Around 6:26 PM Friday, Kennewick Fire units responded to the Governor's Square Duplexes at 3703 West 6th Ave. about a fire. A caller to 9-1-1 said they'd tried to use a fire extinguisher to put out the...
Keeping our WA State Homes Safe from Wildfires: Tips
Wildfire season is upon us, and I want us to be prepared. If a fire were to start next to your home, or make it's way towards your house, would you be prepared?. Is Washington State really that *Bad* when it comes to fires?. "Washington had its second- and third-worst...
West Coast State Food Rules. Do You Agree with WA’s Big Rule?
Families in each state are raised to know and love certain food traditions. Okay, we’ll come out and say it. There are some food rules that you and others in your state just know - because of your parents and grandparents. You were raised to love certain foods and...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Mind Blowing: WSP Clocks Driver at Stunning Speed in Richland
I don't know if the headline is correct, or just wrong. Maybe you can help with a more appropriate headline to address the issue. And, the issue is speeding on State Route 240. Washington State Patrol troopers were looking for reckless drivers on Wednesday, and you wouldn't believe what one...
Popular Pizza Chain Closes 15 Stores; 120 More At Risk
Pizza is the ultimate food. It really is. Whether it's for a birthday, celebration, late night gaming sessions with friends, party of any kind, or you just don't feel like doing the dishes, pizza is always there for you. There's a popular pizza chain that recently closed their doors for...
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
Rockers Tell Their Wildest Tattoo Stories
What are some of the wildest stories that rockers have with their tattoos? Loudwire met up with some of rock's biggest names at the InkCarceration Festival to get the stories behind some of their ink, and a few personal details came out in the process. Did you know that several...
Oregon to Release Draft of New Wildfire Hazard Map
The draft has been released, and now Oregonians can look at it, comment, and add input. This image captures part of the map from the website. The map is a collaboration of Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Forestry. This is round two, a previous attempt two years ago was met with a huge wave of criticism.
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