If anyone in the Silicon Valley area wants to work at a cool startup that is literally feet from a CalTrain station (easy commute!), lmk. My new company, Playdom, is in desperate need of HR and Office Management people.

Thanks!

Mike Bikes.

( Dinner )

Julian's post about the "mystery nightclub for sale" has me wondering: What does it take to own/run a bar/nighclub? Is it a good investment? Is there a specific type of bar/nightclub that is absent from town, and that Seattleites would attend ( Read more... )

( Portland Thoughts )

Tell me about interesting things to see, places to visit, absolute musts on the "if you're only in Portland for a few days, you must go here" list.

Thanks.

Flyer & Photos

I spent this morning watching an online video of a science panel (and Bobby McFerrin) discussing the neuroscience of music, essentially talking about what goes on in our brains when we listen to, and participate in, music. One of the key points was that our brains build up expectations of the patterns (tonal and rhythmic) that we're exposed to, ( Read more... )

If any Seattle residents would like to reply with their impassioned platitudes for or against any candidates on the recently mailed out ballots, I'm all ears.

Goodspaceguy is right out.

I'd like to recommend The Tin Table to anyone who enjoys mildly upscale dining. While the first time we were there the service was lackluster, tonight it was spot on. Both times the food was excellent, and the decor and mood are exactly what I expect from a casual, quality restaurant.

Also, Airfield Estates 2007 Cab Sauv goes great with Steak ( Read more... )