Bloglander

It’s Spokane’s first-ever Restaurant Week, so can we all agree, for the time being, to suspend the snarky stereotypes of posting photos of food on social media? Sure, it’s got the requisite Tumblr and McSweeney’s lampoon — hell, the New York Times was already on it like, back before @NYTOnIt existed — but forget all of that.

During Spokane Restaurant Week, we actually are curious to see and hear about what you’re eating, so here’s a roundup of some of the tweets, photos and stories so far. If you’re going out this week, dine and tell with the hashtag #SpokaneRW.

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An uncooperative man dies at the county jail over the weekend after being tased and restrained. (S-R)

A body was found in a ditch along a remote road near Medical Lake. (KHQ)

Police are seeking information about a shooting near the Logan neighborhood this morning, since both shooter and victim left the scene. (SPD)

Talk of a state insurance exchange dominates town hall in Coeur d’Alene. (Cda Press)

Elsewhere

The horsemeat scandal extends to IKEA meatballs, which is apparently a very popular dish at their stores in Europe. (NYT)

Afghanistan’s president surprised NATO leaders by demanding troops leave Wardak Province. (WaPo)

The BP trial over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill begins today. (Reuters)

An Ohio man found Jesus in the bird droppings on his windshield. (Newsnet 5 via Gawker)

Ben Affleck might have been “snubbed” in the director category, but it turned out to be his night at the Oscars after all. (Boston Globe)

And my whole Twitter feed agreed that Seth MacFarlane was a terrible host and Anne Hathaway’s acceptance speech was terrible. I don’t know if everyone loved the puppy purse carried by 9-year-old star Quvenzhané Wallis, but I'll assume they did. (E!)

To those who know the true meaning of friendship: For your dedication
during the times of struggle. For always lending a helping hand without
keeping tabs on when you will get re-payed. For those who don't have to
pick sides and can see the whole truth. For the security within yourselves
that allows others in your life to be free. To the ones who would stand up
if harsh words were spoken against your loved one. For those who can listen
with an open mind and heart never to throw what has been shared back in the
face of the one who trusted you. For those who say "I love you" and
actually mean it. Cheers.

Cheers to our neighbor who put anonymous valentines in our mailbox on
V-Day! I feel warm knowing that there are people in my neighborhood still
making an effort to be connected in the old-fashioned way (that is, without
iPhones or laptops). Keep it up! Your kind note has earned a sacred place
on our refrigerator!

in blue truck at Nine Mile ORV on February 18th, you stole our mud puddle!
Next time find your own, from the hot girls in the black Jeep. Next time if
you really want to impress us, try to keep up

To all you drug dealers and your customers- it's funny how sneaky you think
you are being every time you come through my car wash to do your
transactions, but truthfully you stick out like a sore thumb and I can spot
you a mile away. You may have gotten away with it today, but trust me when
I tell you that you all get reported each and every time. Oh, and don't
forget to smile for our cameras!

Jeers to the Editor/Writer who deem it necessary to do write ups and
promote an already signed, nationally known bands show. Instead of showing
support for the Local Music Scene, which does not have the backing of a
National Booking Agent who will have them playing here again in 6 months.
Shame, Support Local Music!

Tuesday, February 12th, at around 1:00 you were doing something with a cart
around the furniture section. I asked you where the calenders might be. I
only got a glance at your nametag but I think your name starts with an A.
You are way out of my league but I just wanted to tell you that I think you
are really cute! You probably get that a lot but I figured I would say it
anyway. I hope I see you again sometime!

I saw you back in January on Saturday the 19th in the lobby. It was early
morning and I commented how beautifull it was outside. The sunrise was soft
rose and peach and the trees were covered in ice crystals. You and the
clerk chuckled at me, because after all it was 20 degrees out there. You
looked my way when I left the hotel, so I thought I'd see if you read this,
and if you're not already spoken for, send a note here next week.

I am so proud of my city for passing the library levy.