photo by faux post [flickr] via our group pool [#]

• A recap of a tweetcap [twittr@wsb] of a press conference reveals that the viaduct replacement options have been narrowed to a six-lane surface option or another double-decker elevated option. The time for harebrained dreams of malladucts and tunnels has ended. [seattlest]
• Mind-bendingly, Brouwer’s turned into the Big Time last night. [beer-retard]
• The “barking dog” is way cuter than Drudge’s animated siren. Activated in preparation for a Friday stormpocalypse in West Seattle. [beachdrive]
• Planning to ring in 2k9 at Neighbors? Better buy tickets early. [seattlegayscene]
• Just when you thought the signage situation at the Capitol couldn’t get any closer to a junkyard menagerie, the Flying Spaghetti Monster gets in on the act. [bigblog]

AGENDA

• As far as cognitive dissonance goes, seeing the charmy pop of Little Joy at El Corazon might take the cake. I’ve seen the posters for this all week and could hardly believe it wasn’t a typo. [soundonthesound]
• Fueled by deep fried bacon, the Stranger’s bloggers and commenters plan to play nice, get happy, and swap presents. [slog]
• the Builders & the Butchers and Amanda Palmer are at the Showbox. [mb]