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Monday, November 23, 2009 - Page updated at 07:02 p.m.

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Video-games sales are down 13 percent through October, and analysts are suggesting music-rhythm games have run their course, but "Guitar Hero" founder Kai Huang is staying positive. He talked about the future of the franchise on a recent visit to Seattle.

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'Guitar Hero' founder excited about future

Video-games sales are down 13 percent through October, and analysts are suggesting music-rhythm games have run their course, but "Guitar Hero" founder Kai Huang is staying positive. He talked about the future of the franchise on a recent visit to Seattle.

Lawyer's wish: Put me out of business

If there's an outbreak of food-borne illness in the U.S., chances are William Marler of Seattle will be filing lawsuits.

Woman charged with knife attack on boyfriend's ex

A Seattle woman who killed a woman 12 years ago over a man is now accused of stabbing her boyfriend's former girlfriend this month.

General Electric buys Kent-based Naverus

Washington Banking seeks $30 million in stock sale

NEW - 05:47 PM

Civil-rights suit against officer, city settled for $87,500

Bellevue Blog | Bellevue residents blast new bikini espresso stand

Illegal workers quietly let go as part of Obama administration strategy

Stocks climb on report of jump in home sales

Family sues over fatal Seattle pedicab crash

UPDATE - 06:22 PM

Columbia River salmon judge presses for resolution

Teen convicted of starting $12M Bremerton fire

NEW - 6:05 PM

The Blotter | Feds allege Tumwater man hacked Comcast Web site

Calif. man jailed after housing homeless on ranch

NEW - 06:52 PM

China planning agency OKs Shanghai Disney project

Architects, chefs find 'kid' within to build Gingerbread Village

Freeloader alert: Free frappés, free hot drinks, free doughnuts

Huskies finish third at NCAA cross-country championships

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Local news: Mapping the news | Today's news index

Q&A Freezing out the fans

Times reporters Ron Judd and Christine Willmsen participated in a live Q&A on Friday on their four-part special report about the Olympic ticket monopoly. Read the Q&A.

Read the series | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

From our blogs

The Blotter

The Times' criminal justice team looks behind the scenes and behind the headlines.

NEW - 11/23, 06:05 PM

Feds allege Tumwater man hacked Comcast Web site

AP regional wire

Metro won't cut bus service after all

Jerry Large | Food-bank theft turns into a gift

Bumper to Bumper | How can the city let bridges go dark?

Tattoos at Mill Creek church pierce skin, soul

Hutch gets $10M from Bezos family for immunotherapy research

NEW - 06:34 PM
Columbia River salmon judge presses for resolution

Senate considers food-safety bill

Sprouts, raw fish on attorney's 'do not eat' list

Nation/World: Politics | News in a Minute video | Mapping the news: World Edition

Senate Democrats split on health bill's fate

UPDATE - 06:32 PM
SC gov faces 37 charges he broke state ethics laws

U.K. started planning early for war, leaked papers show

Vaccine to kill nicotine buzz now in late tests by small drug firm

India's feeling bruised even before White House visit

Obama: US economy has 'core strengths'

State dinner to be a test for Obamas

Miners' families want answers in China mine blast

Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan

Hal Bernton, just back from Afghanistan, answered your questions Tuesday.

Read the chat | Read Hal's Afghanistan Journal Blog

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MLS Cup 2009

It took 120 minutes of exciting action and finally penalty kicks for Real Salt Lake to win its first league championship over the L.A. Galaxy on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Qwest Field. Look back at our full coverage of the 14th title game in MLS history.

From our blogs

Husky Football Blog

Times reporter Bob Condotta keeps the news coming about the Montlake Dawgs.

NEW - 11/23, 05:30 PM

Monday practice report

AP sports wire

Gonzaga comes from behind to beat Colorado, 76-72

NEW - 06:09 PM
Huskies get commitment from 6-foot-10 Turkish star Enes Kanter

Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks

Steve Kelley | A fantastic finish to first MLS season in Seattle

First load of rescued fish moved to Salmon Creek

Jerry Brewer | Jerry Brewer: Seahawks can't lean on the Hutch Crutch now

High School Sports Blog | 1A football quarterfinal quickly became the 'Shoreline Shootout'

Auto | Driver Jimmie Johnson wins his 4th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title in a row

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Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

Seattle Times writer Moira Macdonald muses on moviegoing.

NEW - 11/23, 10:08 AM

"The Dark Knight." "Spider-Man 3." "New Moon." Say what?

AP entertainment wire

Preview: Renaissance Singers usher in season with 'Christmas in Cambridge'

Elton John & Billy Joel reschedule Seattle concerts

Lit Life | National recognition for Seattle's readergirlz online book community

Journalist and author Amy Goodman in Seattle

'Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black' on History Channel is a Monday TV pick

Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog | "The Dark Knight." "Spider-Man 3." "New Moon." Say what?

All You Can Eat | Cicchetti opens on Eastlake, feels like home

All You Can Eat | Good Morning America: get your No. 1 spicy pork tacos here



Dining Out 2009

Seattle's classic restaurants meet re-imagined new eateries

A vibrant restaurant scene is made all the more interesting with a mix of old-school traditions and new ways of imagining them. In 10 pairs of eateries, Nancy Leson compares how local chefs are mixing it up, for your dining pleasure. Read the story

Business/Technology: Personal technology

Q & A with Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton

Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton answered reader questions about the latest state jobless report. Read the Q & A.

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From our blogs

Brier Dudley's blog

Brier Dudley offers a critical look at technology and business issues affecting the Northwest.

NEW - 11/19, 11:36 AM

"Dark Void" scores: Brad Pitt buys rights, may star in movie version

AP business & technology wire

Nintendo re-enlists Mario, savior of video-game industry

Verizon-Frontier deal stirs concern among consumers

Brier Dudley | 'Guitar Hero' founder excited about future

Gaps for consumers in Democrat health care bills

Coffee City | Green Mountain and Peet's wage bidding war for Diedrich Coffee

Interface | Socrata helps public agencies share data

Inventor chases a solution to cancer

Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 after suit snag

Layoff Ledger

Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
To see all layoffs by company go to the database; or send a tip about layoff news.

Microsoft's job cuts 'complete' — for now

State's jobless rate lets employers ask more from potential hires

Editorials/Opinion: Times' editorials

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Ed cetera

Join the informed, opinionated journalists of The Times' editorial staff in lively discussions.

NEW - 11/23, 10:19 AM

Seattle's red-light districts

A short to-do list for new King County Executive Dow Constantine

On to Round Two

Leonard Pitts Jr. / Syndicated columnist | New York terror trials will restore faith in rule of law

E.J. Dionne / Syndicated columnist | Obama's 'third way' in Afghanistan: neither Iraq nor Vietnam

Neal Peirce / Syndicated columnist | It's time to promote development that conserves land and energy

Guest columnist | Ringing the alarm about a threat to homeless youth

Travel/Outdoors: Seattle guide | Washington guide | Oregon guide | B.C. guide

Get ready for Thanksgiving flight delays, thanks to New York

Biofuel used on Boeing 747 flight

Reel Time Northwest | Despite the nasty weather, there is a little coho and sturgeon fishing happening in the Columbia River system

Grand Canyon to change "unfair" hiking-permit system

Reel Time Northwest | Where they're biting, where they're not

Banff: powder, peaks & purity

Thanksgiving travel plans expected to grow slightly

Ask Travel | A free day in Prague

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From our blogs

All You Can Eat

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants.

NEW - 11/23, 01:08 PM

Cicchetti opens on Eastlake, feels like home

Rules to dine by when eating in restaurants with kids

Coffee City | Bellevue Blog: Residents blast new bikini espresso stand

Coffee City | Dubsea Coffee enters turkey latte art smackdown

Coffee City | McDonald's launches its version of Frappuccino in western Washington

Seattle Times Fund For The Needy offers opportunity to give

Washington businesses break ties to industrial-food chain

Nicole Brodeur | You have more to spare than you think you do

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Holiday cookies

Try Pumpkin Bars with Hazelnut Streusel, Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies, Chocolate Cinnamon Madeleines, Salted Caramel Nut Bars, and more. Our 2009 holiday cookie recipes were prepared by chefs at the Seattle Culinary Academy at Seattle Central Community College. Order your set today!

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PNW Magazine | Easy As Pie
A little friendly competition between professional pie-baker Kate McDermott and The Seatttle Times' Kathleen Triesch Saul is handled with great taste.

Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup
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