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There are asshats, and then there are asshats

mik — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:30:11 +0000

Check out this You Tube Video that shows a drunk driver getting up close and personal with sledders on Queen Anne Hill. Thanks to stevem for the link.

Queen Anne Asshat

Lights are out: no one’s stopping

mik — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:07:08 +0000

Be careful driving around the NE section of Seattle today folks. Traffic lights are out all around, notably 5th and Roosevelt, Northgate and Meridian. Remember, when the traffic lights are out, treat the intersection as a four-way stop, many eejits out driving today need to be reminded of that fact.

So far, I’ve not seen any police directing traffic, hopefully that’ll soon change.

Breaking news: Avalon Way backed up for a reason

mik — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:48:47 +0000

King5 News is reporting on the rescued construction worker who was buried up to his waist for two hours at 2944 SW Avalon Way (where the Cafe Revo renovations are happening, near Luna Park). The Avalon Way back-up, which extended over the lower bridge from West Seattle to Spokane Street is starting to clear, but many emergency rescue vehicles still remain on the scene.

Uh-oh

mik — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:23:32 +0000

Amazon.com no worky again. Don’t see anything on the usual news sources this morning. Tried to access shipping information about a shipment and the site just wouldn’t load. A mere three days after we last blogged about the site’s outage [*] I wonder what has amazon.com’s knickers in a twist this morning.

So in the contest for the most b0rked website, who wins Seattlites?

Update: Was unable to access the website at all until 10:30 am. Then was unable to log into account, nor navigate website. As of 10:37 am I’m able to log in. Not sure of the duration of the interruption.

Update 3:30 pm: From Beth link to PI article [*]

Seattle Greendrinks turns 5!

mik — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:32:51 +0000

Seattle Greendrinks turns 5 on June 10th, and to celebrate they’re throwing themselves a little par-tay and you’re all invited. The concept of Greendrinks began in England in the late eighties; Gabriel Scheer (just google the name) started the Seattle chapter in June 2003. If you’ve ever attended one of their happy hours (think social networking for the environmentally conscious) on the second Tuesday of each month, you’ll know that this isn’t a bunch of hippies, or corporate wannabes getting together to discuss woulda, couldas. Instead, people like you and me get together to educate themselves and each other, as well as discuss sustainable living practices that can be implemented now.

From the invite:

There will be amazing food and beverage options provided by Full Circle Farms, Herban Feast Catering, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co (launching a new, limited edition brew on the night), Kestrel Wines, Guayaki, DRY Soda, Grounds for Change, Clif Bar, Cha Dao Tea, Mighty O Donuts, Field Roast, and others.

A huge thank you to all of the sponsoring companies listed above, as well as our headline sponsors, The Pear Garden, Full Circle Farms, Herban Feast Catering, Sierra Nevada, Marenakos, Alchemy Goods, Envision Homes, Pyramid Communications, 1ThingSeattle.com, Kestrel Wines, Antioch University’s Center for Creative Change, and the Seattle Art Museum. Thank you, too, to Evergreen Escapes and Propel Biofuels, who will be teaming up to provide biodiesel-powered rides back into downtown, where you can catch a bus home, starting at 7:30 on the evening of the event.

Think it’ll be a snore? Think again! Not only is the location an epitome of the reduce/reuse/recycle ethos, but the event will feature music by KEXP’s very own DJ Riz! You’re encouraged to get to the event in the most sustainable possible manner. Buses to the venue leave every ten minutes from 1st Avenue. Bike racks will be available, as well as the aforementioned rides back into downtown to aid in this aspect of the endeavor.

Visit Brown Paper Tickets, pay your ten bucks ($11.24 with service fee, but hey, it’s cheaper than TicketMaster) and viola! Show up at the secret, to be disclosed located and enjoy the fun. Rumour is that you’ll be part of a Guinness Book of World Records attempt.

Greendrinks will also be featured at the SAM remix at theSculpture Park on Friday, June 6th.

Bike to Work Month

mik — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:00:22 +0000

Today is the start of Bike to Work Month. Cascade Bicycle Club is hosting the 2008 Group Health Commute Challenge in which groups of cyclists around the Sound will compete against each other to see which teams can commute the most and possibly the farthest in the month of May. Teams should consist of four to ten cyclists and each cyclist must commit to commuting via bicycle at least five times during the month. There are many opportunities to educate yourself about bicycle commuting.

List of Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Information on bicycle commuting
Education materials (laws of the road, etc.)

REI also offers free bike maintenance classes, as well as a basic bike assistance class for women only.

Please, please remember (and I cannot stress this enough), when cycling in pedestrian areas and on trails with other cyclists and your intent is to pass a pedestrian or fellow cyclist, either ring your bell or call out “on your left”. I often walk along the waterfront and from Sodo to West Seattle, the other day I walked to West Seattle and only one cyclist, ONE out of the 26 that passed me managed to call out “on your left”. As a fellow cyclist, this horrifies me. Stay visible and make your presence known to others.

The Dark Knight

mik — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:33:42 +0000

Viral marketing hits Seattle tonight. Anyone and everyone who hass been following all the viral marketing surrounding The Dark Knight, will meet at the following coordinates: 47°36′37.30″N 122°20′38.29″W at T minus 5:50 (or so), as described on this website. Word on the street is that everyone who shows up will be following clues that will lead to a preview of the as-yet unreleased trailer (read the clues: TRAIL+ER) of The Dark Knight.

Tea, glorious tea

mik — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:49:23 +0000

Whilst heading back to Seattle from Bellingham this weekend, I discovered this little gem inside of a Marysville coffee shop (yes, the evil “S” word). I had a cup of vanilla rooibos that was a little on the sweet side, with a hint of cinnamon and my other half had the silver tip which, in my snobby tea opinion, was “spot on” (say it with an upper-crust English accent, you know you want to)! Do you think full leaf tea would be a good addition to our local chain? Would you sit down for a cuppa?