Despite closing stores all over the world, Starbucks announced today they'll be opening their first non-airport store in Amsterdam in 2009. Sadly, the mermaid has decided not to go the traditional Amsterdam coffee shop route, which means no Purple Haze with your Frappucino, folks. more ›

Spotted by Seattlest last night at The Sunset Tavern, an ironic intersection of corporate sponsorship and state law. more ›