• Hillku sums it all up nicely, in 3 metric phrases of course.
• The Seattle Transit Blog had a very happy day yesterday. We hope they enjoy their well-deserved victory and then get right to fixing the clusterfuck that is public transit in Seattle.
• Strange happenings are afoot--or rather, aflight. Capitol Hill Seattle spotted a blue heron perched on their roof yesterday morning. Lost little birdie? Or just joining the nation's big blue celebration?

• Zombie hordes take to the street in West Seattle!
• So that's why we were woken up by a low-hovering helicopter early Sunday morning. In the CD, someone stole a limo filled with apparently unsuspecting passengers and a police helicopter was called in to pursue.
• Be on the look out for a stolen True Value truck--the Greenwood store's truck was stolen six days ago and still has not been found. That's strange, since the phone number and logo is plastered all over the truck.

• The Beacon Hill Blog, the new kid on the blog block, is full of interesting posts today. But this one stood out: "Free Acupuncture For Veterans 11/11/08." Local acupuncturists hope to offer free full-time acupuncture to soldiers returning from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq; they are kicking off their program, fittingly, on Veteran's Day.
• In labor news, Crosscut Seattle discusses the Boeing strike's impact on the local economy and announces the favorable terms of a new union contract at the Seattle Times. Is it time to break out Norma Rae on the ol' dvd player again?
• Rainier Valley Post regular the "Bus Bitch" offers her his, excuse us, informative take on "WTF happened to my bus?!" Here's his pocket guide to the proposed changes to SE Seattle bus service.

• Whatever Hillku is eating for breakfast or spiking their drink with, it is working! The home of neighborhood haiku is on fire lately. Yesterday's inspiration: the conundrum of sitting solo at Victrola.
• Like everyone else who watched last night's debate, Slog is wondering about Joe Plumber.
• Just what Seattle needs: another Thai restaurant. The latest place for you to order your bi-weekly phad thai is Tangerine Thai on Phinney Ridge.

• West Seattle Blog has what could at least be construed as good news for your wallet--the cost of gas is down $1 from its peak prices this summer.
• You've savored her crepes at local farmer's markets, and now you can support Anita and her delicious crepes at her brand-new Ballard restaurant.
• The Big Blog wonders why the Seattle P-I's website is blocked in Thailand.

• The Magnolia Voice wonders if Nickelsville organizers will still face fines regarding the encampment, despite reaching an agreement with the city.
• MyBallard is still a reliable source for all things quirky and Scandinavian; so we trust them when they say that today is Leif Erickson Day and the appropriate way to celebrate is by donning some sort of Nordic sweater.
• Franklin High School's football team was robbed during a recent match at Rainier Beach High School. Not like robbed on the field of a win, but robbed like their personal property was stolen. The Rainier Valley Post has all the details.

One of the Capitol Hill Blog contributors has been having run-ins with Broadway's new Brix condo construction crews. Or with people who hang around that area looking like construction workers. All sweaty and tan and muscled. Lifting things. They've managed to piss off Hillku too. more ›