3,000 call for war to end One begins at 3 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse, Seventh Avenue and Stewart Street, and ends at the Jackson Federal Building, Second Avenue and Marion Street. Another, about the same time, goes from Westlake Park, at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, to the Jackson Federal Building. 下午在西雅圖市中心的通勤族需要注意自己的公車, 並有誤點的準備. Side Note: Card shaves drug costs: 免費的 drug-discount card 可以從 Washington State Health Care Authority 下載表格. 這是屬於州的計畫. Intersections present risk for older drivers Some Web 2.0 startups have unusual problem: too many customers Security risks encircle Wi-Fi Study shows teen gambling tied to risky behaviors Study finds one-third in D.C. illiterate School boundaries may change: Marysville School District Homes overvalued by 31.7% in city, report finds Violent crime dropped slightly in 2006 Video games might sharpen your eyesight — no really, Mom! Attention paid to not paying attention Tips to focus wandering minds: Gleaned from Web sites of student-counseling centers and elsewhere: # If some matter of concern is keeping you from concentrating, do something about it – even if it’s just a first step – or decide on a course and time of action. Just making a list of things to do can help unclutter your mind. # If your mind wanders while listening, shift your body position and try to focus anew. # When reading, avoid windows with a tempting view; take short, scheduled breaks; stretch, stand, walk around, get a drink of water; create mental pictures from the material you’re reading. # If using a computer, shut off the e-mail and messaging programs. Medical Side Note: 5 million in U.S. said to have Alzheimer’s
四月一日起, King County 營業稅上漲 0.1%
去年十一月選民通過增加郡內大眾運輸的經費. 比如 Seattle 和 Bellevue 的營業稅將由目前的 8.8%, 增加至 8.9%. Side Note: Language was an issue in storm poisonings Cost of living exceeds community college salaries More women are having surgery to turn their bellybuttons outside-in Study reports riskier college drug abuse Japanese study makes case for partial CPR Medical Side Note: Weekend heart attacks deadlier, study says
Starbucks Coffee Break
Startbucks Coffee Break
這個星期四 (3/15) 早上十點至中午十二點, Starbucks 將提供免費的 12oz 咖啡. 似乎全美和加拿大的 Starbucks 都會有這 Coffee Break.
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Newer photocopiers' disk drives present risk of identity theft
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Scientists' aim: Relieve pain, curb abuse
Obesity may ward off suicide
Sleeping pills can cause “sleep driving,” FDA says