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A bicyclist collided with a Sounder commuter train this morning in Seattle. Officials said the bicyclist stopped to wait for a southbound train at 4th Ave. and Royal Brougham, then rode around the crossing arms unaware that a northbound train was approaching.

Help, all you techies out there. Last night my cat sat on my keyboard (all 24 pounds of him). When I finally dislodged him, I discovered my screen display had rotated 90 degrees. I can't figure out what combination of keys he sat on to cause this, so I can't undo what he did. Anybody out there know what to do? I'm working on a Dell with Windows XP. And please don't tell me to get a Mac, that would not be very helpful right now.

Today a Dean supporter placed a "Dean for America" bumper sticker over our "Bush Cheney 2004" bumper sticker. This is the third bumper sticker we have had to replace in as many months due to vandalism by intolerant lefties. Trolls, please note, and pass on to your buddies over on the "other" site: For every sticker you damage or remove I have to order a new one, which is another $5 into the Bush/Cheney campaign coffers. Each. I just ordered a dozen, anticipating more chidish behavior. Do the math.

Our anti-war protesters have returned to Seattle, with a new cause this time. A small but loud group is parading down 2nd avenue carrying "Larouche in 2004" signs. At least they have a hobby.