RRS defends Ichiro.

Quoted: But I will take a moment to address the disturbing article because I do think its important to make this clear from a player’s point of view:
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Ichiro is very very respected in the clubhouse, yes as a player but most of all as a teammate. He is a class act, a true professional, and has so much respect for the game of baseball.

Vivace opened on schedule yesterday. It sounds like they did a good job of recreating the original atmosphere. But, I will miss the view of Cal Andersen Park which has presumably been replaced with views of condos.

Quoted: Hey, it's opening day for Vivace in its new digs at Brix, down at the north end of Broadway. We're sipping on a brand-new americano right now.

Quoted: Instead of selling, they’ve raised their first real round of financing after the seed funding from Y Combinator - $900,000 from True Ventures, Chris Sacca, Tim Ferriss (author of the 4-Hour Workweek), Mike Seckler and Mike Koss.

Yay, Vivace is reopening.

Quoted: (Via Metblogs) Vivace will finally be opening its doors at their new Capitol Hill location this Friday, 26th. The new store is located on the ground floor of the Brix condo fortress at the north end of Broadway.

A handy list.

Quoted: This is a map of companies in Seattle that do software work. It is not limited to companies headquartered in Seattle, but includes any company with a development office in the area. I've tried to keep companies off the map that are out of business or not yet viable, but please let me know if there is something that needs to be added, removed or edited.

One of my favorite brunch places in the Seattle area. Went here today after kayaking at Entai Beach in Bellevue.

Quoted: At Bennett’s we are committed to serving pure, all natural, additive free food. You won’t find artificial preservatives, colors or sweeteners. No flavor enhancers, hydrogenated oils or processed foods. What you will find, are the freshest most authentic ingredients we can offer.

Couldn't have asked for a better debut by Brandon Morrow. He 1-hit the Yankees over a span of 7 2/3 innings.

Quoted: Seattle’s Brandon Morrow overwhelmed the Yankees, allowing a run and a hit while striking out eight with three walks.

Shiwani's new site. Also, checkout the archive of the live chat re: the Jindal article.

Quoted: Shiwani, a Jersey girl by birth (and at heart), is a Seattle-based freelance writer, editor, and Web producer whose work has appeared on MSN, The Root, and The Examiner online. She worked as a Web producer for MSN City Guides and the Slate Magazine group, and as an assistant editor at Oxford University Press.

This is the goat-rental company (rent a ruminant) that the city hired to clear the brush adjacent to the dog park. See my previous Fave for details. Here is the info if you want to hire a herd for your own purposes:

Quoted: Minimum herd size is 60 goats and 3 days.
The area must be at least 8,000 square feet and have access for a 40 foot truck and trailer.
Tammy lives in her truck on-site and 24-hour access to a bathroom (or Port-A-Potty) must be provided.
60 goats can eat about 1/4 acre (10,000 sq feet) in about 3-5 days.