Rumor has it that you can't build yourself up by tearing someone else down. That advice never made it to Portland, though. Evidence: The 2009 Rosey Awards site is all about sneering at other so-called creative communities, including our own. (See above.) more ›

• Awwwwwww, yeeeeah! Seattle was named 2009 City of the Year by Fast Company Magazine. Go us.
• Think again if you're up to no good in West Seattle, they have "Deadly Aim" on their side. Word to the wise, don't want to mess with a roller derby girls, especially this weekend.
• Never thought you'd see this: Former GOP Nominee Dino Rossi challenge former Seahawk, Brock Huard to a spring roll-eating contest. Anything for charity, right? It's the last day to get your tickets to the ID Spring Roll 2009, a party/fundraiser for the International District's Downtown Chinatown. Oh, the Massive Monkees will be there too.