South End Blog Readers Debate the Mayoral Race: This Rainier Valley Post open thread turned into a heated discussion of the Seattle mayor's race, after a commenter blamed Mayor Mike McGinn for "bragging" about increased security at Cal Anderson Park while crime and shootings continue in the South End. The blog also reports that Detective Denis "Cookie" Bouldin's youth anti-violence program has been defunded.

Eva and Albert Have a New Eaglet: With photos galore, Union Bay Watch reports the heartwarming story of a two eagles and their offspring near 520 bridge. Albert, the dad, is dutifully providing his lady and kid with a steady diet of fresh fish and the baby is growing fast. I have to say, this blog deserves an award for awesomeness. Anyone want to suggest a name for the new eaglet?

Queen Anne Restaurant Saved! The owners of Tup Tim Thai announced it was closing after their rent doubled. But after a fierce show of support from patrons and the Uptown Alliance, the landlord agreed to a more modest rent increase, and Tup Tim Thai remains open.

Self-Defense Class for Women and Girls: It's a free two-hour class this Sunday offered by Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu School and the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, South End Seattle reports. Kick ass.

Be Vigilant Against Plumbing Con-Men: Magnolia Voice brings us the tale of Evan Conklin, a licensed plumber on a mission to educate the public on the perils of being swindled by fake, unlicensed, scammer plumbers.

Crossroads Mall Hosts Cross-Cultural Chess Salon: An oversize chess board has become a community fixture at the Bellevue mall, where immigrants and mall-goers of diverse backgrounds see chess as a common language, the Seattle Globalist reports.

Smelly Idiots: This is the kind of stupid shit that gives anarchists a bad name. A posting on Puget Sound Anarchists seems to take credit for weird stinky envelopes left at Whole Foods on Saturday, which caused an evacuation. The post claims the envelopes were part of a protest that day against Monsanto and were meant to "show some solidarity with those who are waking up to the dangers of corporate agriculture."