Distributed by Press Release EMAIL ARTICLE PRINT ARTICLE SEATTLE (Map) - A new study released today from Wetpaint and the Altimeter Group confirms that deep engagement with consumers through social media channels correlates to better financial performance. The ENGAGEMENTdb study (www.engagementdb.com) showed significant positive financial results for the companies who measured as having the greatest [...]

Both my iPod and my old PC died this weekend, and as I murmured a few obscene words over their smoldering corpses, I realized it had been awhile since we last sought comfort and counsel from World O’ Crap Spiritual Adviser, J. Grant Swank.  So it came as both joy and relief to see that Pastor Swank has hoisted himself back into the pulpit, and in today’s homily , he tells us to let Jesus into our hearts, our Xerox copiers, and our fax machines. JESUS, WHAT DO I DO WHEN MY THOUGHTS JAM? Th

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Morrison, CO – July 13, 2009 – Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team were confident heading into the Mile High city this weekend. Fresh off of two semi-final appearances and solid data from 2008, Tasca and the team were eager to start the West Coast Swing on a high note. Tasca was locked into the field Saturday afternoon with a 4.27 second run at 294.05 miles per hour. Tasca’s time would place him in the 12th position for Sunday’s elimination rounds. During first round eli

MORRISON , Colo. (July 12, 2009) – Cory McClenathan drove the FRAM Tough Guard Top Fuel Dragster to a semifinal finish at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway today after defeating Terry Haddock and Shawn Langdon in the first two rounds. In his semifinal match-up against Doug Kalitta, N. 2 qualifier McClenathan fell victim to the new starting-light system, as his actions at the Christmas Tree resulted in damage to the clutch and engine, slowing him to a losing 4.279-second r

MORRISON , Colo. (July 12, 2009) – Jack Beckman made a charge into the semifinal round today at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals before being defeated by his Don Schumacher Racing teammate (and eventual event winner) Ron Capps. Driving the Valvoline/Mail Terminal Services Dodge Funny Car, the No. 4 qualifier first dismissed his former DSR teammate Jerry Toliver with a 4.267-second lap at 294.31 mph, then defeated Bob Tasca III in the quarterfinal with a solid 4.170/300.20. Beckman enter

Morrison, Colo. (July 12, 2009) – Team Mopar® driver Allen Johnson drove to his seventh career victory and second of 2009, beating Jason Line in the final round of eliminations today at the 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. Johnson scored his second win in three years at the headline event for his primary sponsor Mopar. The performance also marked Johnson’s third straight appearance in the finals of the Mopar Mile-Highs. Starting from the No. 2 spot, Johnso

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Hey all! I’m going to be in Seattle, Washington July 22nd-29th. I know some people (Butchtastic Kyle, Scarlet Lotus and Coy Pink come to mind) were hoping to do a blogger like meet up.  That would be freaking awesome.  Also, I’m shooting with the lovely Furry Girl for her amazing site VegPorn.com while I’m out there, which I’m super psyched about. On the 26th, I’ll be doing a workshop on sex/disability/kink at the Center for Sex Positive Culture, and attending the subsequent social/p

This weekend I had a chance to meet the members of Klover Jane, a hot new band in it’s infancy, composed of some well known, seasoned rockers of the Seattle music scene. Those of you in the Seattle area might be familiar with the band’s front man, Stefan Miller, formerly of the bands Stoney Bone Child, Shapeshifter, and Boneriver. Jay Clark, the band’s bass player, previously played bass and was the lead singer for one of the most well known 80s metal bands in Seattle, Coven. Then there