So Stumptown runners - our little secret is out. The New York Times is out with an article today on the joys of massive relay races, featuring our very own Hood to Coast. And yes, the MSM zeroes right in on what makes it fun - "Part of the draw is the relatively short mileage of individual legs, not to mention the bragging rights of racing overnight." And, of course - "Most participants want to finish quickly for a more tangible reward: beer."

While we were at the Times, this little tidbit from the dating scene - salads are out, sirloin is in. "Everyone wants to be the girl who drinks the beer and eats the steak and looks like Kate Hudson," says one New Yorker. Ringside and Ruth's Chris, consider yourselves warned.

And in case you missed it from earlier this week, Portland's newest (and tallest) millionaire isn't letting the Benjamins go to his head. Check out Blazers center Gred Oden's video tour of the (very small) Indianapolis apartment where he's living with his mom and brother this summer. Can a guy seven-feet tall be any more down-to-earth?