Quoted: News, profiles and commentary on Seattle technology startups, Microsoft, Amazon.com, gadgets, PCs, software, venture capital and Internet services.

Quoted: Ichiro Suzuki has become the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons. The Seattle Mariners' right fielder set the mark with an infield single in the second inning of the nightcap of doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. In his second at-bat of the game, Suzuki beat out a slow roller to shortstop Elvis Andrus to break a tie with Willie Keeler, who... - Major League Baseball news

Quoted: Because the Rainiers have unexpectedly stormed back into the Pacific Coast League pennant race, and having Silva pitch might "jeopardize" their chances, in the words of TNT's Larry LaRue. Yes, a pitcher who'll make $11 million this year (and $11.5 million both next year and the year after) can't be trusted against the Salt Lake Bees.

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Quoted: 2 Reviews of NYC Deli Market "Deli/Cafe? You can build a wall just past the counter and have 2 businesses: 1 for the back deli side (small hot and cold buffet, shelved goods, and fridges) and 1 for the front cafe side (meat display,…

Very interesting strategy by SBUX, starting with the Starbucks on 15th Ave in Capitol Hill!

Quoted: Starbucks Corp. said Thursday it is wiping its name from one of its Seattle-area stores and adding alcohol to the menu.

This is in old kfc location across cal andersen park. Good stuff and very cheap

Quoted: 84 Reviews of Rancho Bravo "We were looking for something healthy, quick and cheap for late night dinner after the PrideFest and voila Rancho Bravo Tacos! Think taco truck in a a bright, run down old fast food joint with ahem, shall we…

Quoted: But overall, as a contarian (AND as a resident of Washington State– the big winner by a nice margin), I was pleased by the results. The bottom line? It’s hard to quantify the COST of moving to a startup (months of distraction, expense, stress, loss of social network, etc), but my gut says (as it always has) that if you live in a technology hub like Seattle, NYC, Boston or Austin– hunker down and start building value- your success is based on how much value you can give versus how much you take.

Wow, a bunch of new dessert places in Cap Hill recently. Cupcake Royale, Molly Moon's, and now Old School Frozen Custard.

Quoted: Earth Class Mail founder Ron Wiener is handing over the top executive spot at the Seattle company to Sarah Carr, a former Thomson and Print Inc. executive who has served as chief operating officer of the company for the past 10 months. Wiener, who founded the online postal mail company in 2004, will remain as chairman. Carr's title is listed as president, which means the company does not at the moment have a CEO. I have emails and calls into the company to get more clarification.