Seattle's beloved brewer of Manny's Pale Ale (and now, the wonderful 9LB Hammer) releases Bob's Brown Ale on this day every year to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and to honor the memory of their old friend, Bob Hirsch, who died of cancer at age 21. More than seventy bars in the Seattle area will have this 6.3% ABV ale pouring today (Bob's bday). Bob's Brown Ale is big and brown with......

Just before lunch we were bicycling down Broadway and this guy on the sidewalk asked us where the place was you can buy pizza by the slice. "Pagliacci," we called back. "What's to-day, my fine fellow?" he asked. "To-day!" we replied. "Why, Christmas Day!" That last part was not quite true. But it's like Christmas because Pagliacci Pizza is hosting a concert benefit, “A Night for Elise," at Neumo’s tonight, and that seems really nice.......

A couple of weeks ago, Consumerist relayed the story of Eric Drew. While Drew battled leukemia, a lab tech figured he didn't have enough problems and stole his identity, bringing the fury of creditors scorned down on the head of a man at death's door. Eventually, Drew sued the major credit bureaus and won. It was an interesting story, but Discover Magazine posted an even more compelling version, complete with horrifying medical details and......