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Aptonyms: Travis Hots, Getchell Fire Department chief
The word is "aptonym." It refers to people whose name suggests key attributes of their jobs, professions or lives. Their names might have, in fact, influenced their lives or careers. [More]
By Theresa Goffredo, Herald Writer | July 6
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The Forum: Slap some of this on a cupcake
Hot on the heels of white mountain frosting, today we have a spinoff called comfort frosting, which is a "divinity'' type, whatever that means. [More]
By Judyrae Kruse
Herald Columnist | July 6
Today's luggage: Lightweight, versatile and stylish
Travelers have no interest in lugging their luggage anymore. They don't have to, according to experts. [More]
By Samantha Critchell
Associated Press | July 6
Man's best (and worst) friend
Join the summer book club. Each week, all summer long, we're running a review of a book for children or teens. "Marley: A Dog Like No Other," by John Grogan; for ages 8 and older [More]
July 6
Kidstuff: Activities for children
Everett Public Library: Main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave.; 425-257-8030; Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, 425-257-8250; www.epls.org. Events are free. n Puppet show with Cyndi Soup and the Thumbs Up Puppeteers, 2 p.m. July 11, main branch. [More]
July 6
School winners
College honors for local students Edmonds resident Madison Jane Wrest was named to the spring dean's list at the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University. Seton Hall is a Catholic university near New York City. [More]
July 6
Today in History
Today is Monday, July 6, the 187th day of 2009. There are 178 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT [More]
July 6
Seems Like Yesterday
50 YEARS AGO (1959) Burglars got into West Dependable Grocery, 1711 Hewitt Ave. in Everett, over the weekend and made off with a dozen cans of beer. The thieves, who gained entry through a window, apparently took nothing but the beverage. [More]
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