
--Eddie Bauer resisted an attempt to sell the publicly-traded company to two private firms.
--We're still kicking ourselves for being out of town this weekend and missing the science fiction short film fest at Cinerama. Here's a rundown of the films shown. (via Anita who you can still vote for over at Metblogs)
--ATM fraud: it happened to us recently, and it sucked. Not on this scale though, because, well, we'd be tapped after about one of these withdrawals.
--If you're going to come out do it big. Don't send an email to your closest family - Put it in USA Today.
--Nothing annoys Seattlest more than someone who votes against us and then reconsiders in the future. You had your chance, asshole, and you blew it. The electorate in Oregon blew it, and now they're reconsidering their property rights vote. At least Seattlest Seth stands by his poor decisions. See Sightline and Gristmill.
--Your office may be nicer than Steve Ballmer's.
Image from the McLeod Residence's celebration of past and present superstars.

Friendly Folk-Pop for the Kids: Hey Marseilles at Vera This Saturday


that's a great picture, but you've really got to see that piece in person to realize how badass it is.