Collective Foc.us Photogs on a Mission. Collective Focus is a group of photographers with a simple mission. Each month, we select an area, and bring the group to it. The goal is collect photographs that reflect the perspective of each of the photographers.

Kaj Bune Photography "I've found that my photographic curiosity is not limited to the wild. It is, quite simply, a way for me to "let the art out." So my lens often turns to a variety of subjects, looking for a clear pathway to the human heart."

Militant Platypus Blog A suprisingly unique and complete blog of interesting and useful websites.

Counterbalance Bicycles Seattle's local courier oriented full-service bike shop. Fixed gear, mountain bikes, road bikes, kid carriers, unicycles... you name it, these guys work on it. The place to go if you're interested in getting started on a fixed gear machine!

Recycled Cycles Located at 1007 NE Boat St in Seattle, WA. Recycled offers the best selection of used bike parts in town, plus frames, gear, new parts, and messenger discounts. This shop is a major sponsor of the Bad Nugget Risin' and the Golden Nugget Series.

r.e.load baggage inc. The R.E.Load™ messenger bag was born in early 1998, as a direct response to the lack of durability and features of existing bags on the market. as working Philadelphia messengers, we (Roland and Ellie, the R and E in R.E.Load) began the slow and steady process of continuously improving upon our existing designs so that we might offer possibly the finest bags available worldwide.

Outdoor Research The goal at Outdoor Research is to design and manufacture innovative products for outdoor recreation and travel that are of the highest quality, are reasonably priced, truly functional, and as versatile as possible.

Bikestation Bikestation Seattle is a one-stop transportation center that offers the public a variety of mobility choices and amenities to encourage travel trips that improve air quality, reduce traffic and parking congestion, and enhance the community’s livability. Bikestation Seattle will be open daily with 24/7 bike-parking access for members.

Tat's Delicatessen TAT'S Delicatessen strives to be an authentic reproduction of the East Coast deli experience in both product and atmosphere. They are dedicated to providing a diverse menu of high quality eat-in, take-out and delivery meals using only the freshest ingredients, always served in a friendly, efficient manner.

Courier Association of Seattle CAoS is our messenger Local 45 if you will. It is not a union, but an organization that creates opportunities and helps provide the means for couriers in Seattle to become independent. CAoS played a major role in organizing the CMWC 2003.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Our beer of choice, PBR marries quality and economy with a great taste and half racks for five bucks. Of course you cannot count out other great brews including Olympia, Black Label and Red Stripe. A messenger favorite!

The Stranger The Stranger defines the alternative newspaper. It is packed with event info, music articles, club listings and alternative lifestyle stories. If you are in Seattle,WA then this is a must-have resource. Available on nearly every sreet corner.

Portland United Messenger Association PUMA, Portland's messenger association is somewhat of a west coast giant in the world of event planning and courier activities. PUMA puts on the annual West-Side Invite in Portland, OR.

The Pacific Northwest Inlander Another alternative arts and culture newspaper based in Spokane,WA.

The McAllister Group You will find an extensive photo diary on L.J. McAllister's site. The diary is L.J.'s take on the Seattle courier scene including track bike photos, couriers working, bike polo and much more. Also available is L.J.'s portfolio.

Giant Radio A web broadcast service dedicated to the local Seattle music scene. Here you will find a live webcast and event calendars, as well as band listings and profiles.

Spokanebands.com A site dedicated to Spokane,WA area bands.

Spokane Underground Nation TONS of resources: band interviews, show reviews, album reviews, news, feature articles, mp3s and streaming music! Northwest mos def.

Free Speech Seattle A Seattle free-speech advocacy group focusing on Seattle's now defunct poster ban.

Old Skool Track A great resource for anyone interested in messengers, track bikes and fixed gears, people, alternative lifestyles and sub-cultures... or to just see some crazy shit that you've never seen before. Lots of pics, lots of links.

Dead Baby Bikes A Seattle based bicycle chopper club. Monthly rides with drunk people on tall bikes, choppers, mini-bikes, other customs. Their time is devoted to creating unique custom bikes and choppers, bar hopping and blagh blugh fluubg... Check em out.