MORNING SPEW: Local gas war, Facebookers go to jail, KISS coffeehouse and more ...

By Volcano Staff on August 18, 2011

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Gas War: There's a high-stakes court between oil giant BP and a longtime Tacoma franchise owner going down and it could affect you. (News Tribune)

One Step Closer: Tacoma's Planning Commission is sending its recommendation for an overhaul of Tacoma shoreline rules to the Tacoma City Council. (News Tribune)

Stock Plunge: Turmoil returned to the U.S. stock market today. (CNN)

Tale Of Two Economies: In a national economy that is barely growing, Seattle may help the U.S. avoid another round of recession. Even here, though, the areas of opportunity are pretty limited. (Crosscut)

All Is Not Jolly In England: Two 20-somethings were sentenced to four years in prison for trying to organize riots through two Facebook events. (Guardian)

"The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie": Red Hot Chili Peppers go all "Where The Streets Have No Name" on their new video. (NME)

"I Love Furry Hot Water Bottles": Stevie Nicks lists "25 Things You Don't Know About Me." (US Magazine)

Yes, I'd Like A Skinny Bethuccino: How about a cup o' joe from a KISS-themed coffeehouse? (huffingtonpost)

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