分類: 大西雅圖地區

今年下半年有搭飛機的計畫嗎? 由於油價的持續攀升, 聯合新聞今天報導華航和長榮都有減班的計畫. 有計畫搭華航或長榮的人, 請緊快和航空公司或旅行社確認, 看看自己要搭的飛機有沒有被取消. Side Note: Potentially fatal bacteria found in pigs, farmworkers Teens may be more susceptible to some cancers

中国山西中宇篮球於 2008 年加入 IBL (International Basketball League). 目前山西中宇篮球队在美国的比赛成绩是六战全败. 将於下列时间在华盛顿州和其他 IBL 的球队进行比赛. June 13 (星期五) 7:15pm: Vancouver Volcanoes 地点: Clark College, 1800 McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA June 14 (星期六) 7:15pm: Jazz of Tacoma 地点: Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 June 21 (星期六) 7:15pm: Snohomish Explosion, Monroe, WA 地点: Monroe Sports Arena, 17001 Tester Rd., Monroe, WA 98272

今年的 Regal Free Family Movie Festival 來了. 不過要知道的, 這是免費的家庭影片, 最好提早一點到, 並可能會有小朋友哭鬧的心理準備. 華盛頓州依戲院不一, 從 6/24 – 8/28. 播放時間是星期二和星期三早上十點. 由於這是免費的影片, 播放順序偶爾會有不一的情形. 可以打電話到戲院確認影片. 今年的電影如下. 這電影在各戲院輪流播放. 因此如果錯過了, 可以在後幾週到另一個戲院觀看. Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG) Arctic Tale (G) Bee Movie (PG) Charlotte’s Web (G) Doogal (G) Everyone’s Hero (G) Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (PG) Firehouse Dog (PG) Happily N’ver After (PG) Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G) Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G) Nancy Drew (PG) Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything – Veggie Tales (G) Shrek The Third (PG) Surf’s Up (PG) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) Wallace And Gromit (G) Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG) 華盛頓州戲院和電影列表. 其他的州和播放的電影請恰網站查詢. Have Fun!!! Side Note: ‘Sexy espresso’ stands leave competitors steaming: 生意真的是越來越難做了. 這類型的店似乎越來越多了… (約一年半前 Seattle Times 的報導) University of Washington rejects a record number of applicants Restaurant menu promises buried in calories, fat Home sales in U.S. near lowest level in 17 years Research Side Note: Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds Study links MRI breast cancer detection to rise in mastectomies

今年的 AMC Family Movie Camp 來了. 只需要 $1 就可以觀賞小朋友的電影(不含稅). 華盛頓州只有兩個戲院. 播放時間是星期三早上十點. AMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16 18733 33rd Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98037 (425) 921-2985 AMC Kent Station 14 426 Ramsay Way Kent, WA 98032 (253) 850-2684 June 25: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium July 2: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep July 9: Alvin & The Chipmunks July 16: Shrek The Third July 23: Bee Movie July 30: Surf’s Up August 6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) 其他的州和播放的電影請恰網站查詢. Have Fun!!!

Rice shortage hits home in Seattle Drought’s impact felt far beyond rice crop World food crisis hits home Wal-Mart-owned Sam’s Club limits rice purchases Bangkok Post: World Bank warns of Thai rice export risk Bloomberg.com: World Bank Says Thai Curb on Rice Exports Would Deepen Crisis 實在很難相信這新聞. 因為星期一我才從 Costco 提了包 25 pounds 的米回來. 不過我倒是奇怪, 為什麼 50 pounds 都沒有了? 需要開始屯積糧食了嗎??? Side Note: Washington state still lags behind nation in childhood immunization New data on danger of U.S. 2: “State data shows that 4,698 collisions occurred along U.S. 2 between Everett and Stevens Pass from 1999 to 2007. Of those collisions, 156 resulted in disabling injuries or deaths….Since 1999, 48 people have died in crashes and accidents between Snohomish and Stevens Pass” New home sales plunge to lowest level in 16 1/2 years Seattle area falls to 16th in U.S. car thefts New-home sales drop to slowest pace since ’91 Medical Side Note: FDA to take closer look at dissatisfaction over Lasik FDA takes closer look at Lasik complaints

Tap Project – Seattle: 自 3/16 至 3/22 間, 在大西雅圖地區的餐館用餐, 超過 300 間的餐館會要求您捐獻 $1 給原本是免費的水. 這錢將會用來幫助世界其他需要用水的地區. $1 can mean safe drinking water for a child Side Note: The story behind those blue coupon envelopes in your mail 2 key reasons why gas is spendy in Washington College life for most is a pressure cooker Good Marriage Equals Good Blood Pressure People who donate to causes in turn are happier, study finds Medical Side Note: Heart treatment very risky for cocaine users Prostate study: no clear therapy pick In King County, TB rate soars 11%

Free recycling of TVs coming next year 目前回收舊電視和電腦是由消費者付費, 從 $14 ~ $27 不等. 不過從明年一月起, 這回收的收費將規定由製造廠商付費. 消費者將不需要再付錢. 不過羊毛出在羊身上, 製造廠商多少還是會轉嫁消費者. 不過目前的舊電視和電腦就留到明年再丟吧!!! Side Note: Seattle’s inflation rate outpaces the national numbers