Seattle, WA
See You at Microsoft Build 2024 in Seattle!
I’m flying to Seattle on Sunday to attend Microsoft Build 2024, preview new Snapdragon-based laptops, have a long-overdue meetup, and reconnect with old friends. It’s going to be a busy week. Here’s what you can expect.
Monday, May 20: Special event
Microsoft is hosting an event Monday morning at its Redmond campus tied to its “AI vision across hardware and software,” and many have misreported it as a Surface event. It’s much more than that. We can live tweet and post from the event, which starts at 10 am PT (1 pm ET), so stay tuned for live updates, and then follow-up news stories and commentary.
Tuesday, May 21: Keynote, sessions, meet-up
Microsoft Build 2024 kicks off with a Day 1 keynote featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, EVP of Experiences + Devices Rajesh Jha (Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface), and CTO Kevin Scott. The keynote starts at 9:00 am PT (12 pm ET) and runs through 11:00 am PT (2 pm ET).
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During the day, I hope to attend a few sessions (which is unusual for me). They are:
And then that night, We’re having our first meetup after a five-year recess! If you are in the Seattle, please join Mary Jo Foley and me at the TeKu Tavern + Café from 6 to 9 pm.
Address: 552 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Wednesday, May 22
On Day 2, Scott Guthrie will host a second keynote, Next generation AI for developers with the Microsoft Cloud, that will also feature Sarah Bird, Julia Liuson, and other key Microsoft leaders.
Richard and I will record Windows Weekly live from the podcast area in the Seattle Convention Center from 11:00 am PT (2 pm ET) to 2:00 pm PT (5 pm ET)
And if possible, I will try to make a few sessions:
If not, I will watch the recordings of each later.
Thursday, May 23
We fly home on Thursday and then will be heading away for the Memorial Day long weekend on Friday, so that will be an interesting couple of days.
See you there!
–Paul
Seattle, WA
Seahawks receiver makes surprise switch to cornerback
The Seattle Seahawks have an extensive history of taller cornerbacks on the roster, but not this tall.
The only reason why this is notable is because Broden was measured at just over 6’5 and weighed under 200 pounds. In addition to Broden’s height, he ran a reported 4.37 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. For context, Broden is taller than Richard Sherman (6’3), Riq Woolen (6’4), and Brandon Browner (6’4). Other reports of Broden’s height (including from Tyrone himself) have him up to 6’7. Unsurprisingly, Broden did not have any prior experience at corner during his college football days, and there’s nothing to indicate he had any cornerback work in high school.
At receiver, his chances of making the active roster are slim and none given the competition ahead of him, so why not have some fun experimentation? I’m not banking on it being much of anything, but I hope it continues into training camp so that fans can see this in person.
Seattle, WA
Status of Seattle Mariners’ Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller – Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners have two notable players on the injured list that are nearing their returns.
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Here’s a quick look at what we know about the statuses of third baseman Brendan Donovan and Bryce Miller.
Brendan Donovan
Donovan has been out of action with a left groin strain since April 18, but could be just days away from getting back in the Mariners’ lineup. The 29-year-old All-Star has reached the minimum amount for a stay on the 10-day injured list.
“The progression has gone as hoped, and he’s taken swings. I think he looks like he’s on pace to be back during the homestand at some point,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Tuesday.
Donovan was the Mariners’ key offseason acquisition, landing in Seattle from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade that also involved the Tampa Bay Rays.
Donovan underwent sports hernia surgery in October and had a few periods where he missed games in April due to injury or illness.
When Donovan has been on the field, he’s been Seattle’s primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching and among the team’s best offensive producers. He has a .304/.437/.518 slash line for a .954 OPS with three home runs in 18 games this year.
Bryce Miller
Still working his way back after oblique inflammation derailed his spring training, Miller is expected to make the third start of his minor league rehab assignment Friday in the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers’ home game against the Las Vegas Aviators at Cheney Stadium.
The Mariners will have a tough decision to make with their starting rotation when Miller returns, as Emerson Hancock (2.86 ERA, 0.981 WHIP) has been great thus far filling in for Miller. Seattle has some time before a decision needs to be made, though.
For one, Miller isn’t fully stretched out, throwing only 47 pitches and three innings in his second rehab start last Friday with the High-A Everett AquaSox. And second, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said that the M’s were likely to use the full 30 days allowed on Miller’s rehab stint, which would put him on pace to join the team in mid-May.
Seattle Mariners news and analysis
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• Julio: When it’s clicking, Mariners ‘one of the best teams in baseball’
• Luis Castillo is in a tough spot in Mariners’ rotation
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Seattle, WA
Concerned Alki Beach neighbors seek safety measures seen in other Seattle neighborhoods
SEATTLE — As Seattle heads into the warmer months, growing safety concerns are surfacing along one of the city’s most popular destinations.
Neighbors around Alki Beach said they’re already seeing an increase in loud, late-night parties that in the past have been followed by crime, reckless driving, and even gun violence. They also question why enhanced safety measures seen in other parts of the city have yet to make their way to West Seattle.
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Members of Harbor-Alki-Neighbors said many people who live along Alki Avenue SW and Harbor Avenue SW simply don’t feel safe. They point to incidents involving bullets hitting homes and cars, businesses being broken into multiple times, and hit-and-run crashes that can involve impaired drivers.
Street racing is also a major concern, as some drivers use the waterfront roads as a high-speed circuit.
With the Southwest Precinct already facing staffing shortages, residents said police response times aren’t where they need to be, especially with summer crowds on the way.
Residents are also at a loss over city priorities. They point to new efforts at Golden Gardens, where private security will patrol overnight this summer, as well as Magnuson Park, where three officers will be permanently assigned.
Neighbors along Alki said similar or worse problems exist in their neighborhood, but there is no comparable security presence.
City leaders have taken some steps, such as installing additional lighting along Alki Avenue after a series of business break-ins. In the past, both the beach and Don Armeni boat ramp have been closed and cleared an hour early to help deter trouble. Still, after two shootings in the area this year, many said it’s not enough.
Neighbors are now calling for a stronger, long-term safety plan before the busiest months of summer arrive.
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