新聞, 找到了他本人的部落格和他放在 YouTube 上的創作. 不過對我來說, 真正吸引我的反而是那些唱關於馬來西亞的歌.
在這裡讀書的那段時間裡, 我大多數的朋友都是從馬來西亞或泰國來的華人. 聽他的歌就想到我那些馬來西亞的朋友, 不少人講話就是那麼的粗. 聽他個歌詞內容就像那些朋友敘述的一樣. 可是他們對國家的愛卻又是那麼的強烈.
還沒有聽過這麼久的華文歌, 還重複的聽同樣的歌那麼多次… 
How to Handle the Heat
It's gonna be a scorcher
How to handle the heat
The elderly, babies, overweight and chronically ill people are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Beat the heat safely with these tips:
Drink water: Cool water is best. Don't wait until you're thirsty. If working hard or exercising in the heat, sip 2 to 4 glasses of water every hour. Avoid drinks containing alcohol, caffeine or a lot of sugar. Put out extra water for pets. Don't take salt tablets unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you take water pills, ask your doctor how much you should drink in hot weather.
Slow down: Cut back on strenuous activity, and take frequent rest breaks in the shade.
Dress light: Lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing helps your body cool off.
Eat light: Choose cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit and salads.
Stay indoors in an air-conditioned place, such as a movie theater or shopping mall. At home, pull curtains or shades to keep rooms cool. Use window stops to prevent children from falling out, and move fans out of their reach. Check railings for safety on decks and porches.
NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
Use sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and try to limit your outside time to cooler morning and evening hours.
Visit elderly neighbors and watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Warning signs of heat stroke vary but may include:
* An extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees.)
* Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating.)
* Rapid, strong pulse.
* Throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion or unconsciousness.
Warning signs of heat exhaustion include:
* Heavy sweating.
* Paleness.
* Muscle cramps.
* Fatigue, weakness, dizziness.
* Headache, fainting, nausea or vomiting.
Sources: Snohomish Health District, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Side Note:
Verizon's copper cutoff traps customers, hampers rivals: 如果加入 Verizon 的 FiOS 光纖網路, 家裡到電話到轉接機間的傳統銅線可能會被抽換成光纖. 之後將無法降級至 DSL. 更麻煩的是光纖在停電時是無法使用的. 因此家內的電話將無法使用. 傳統銅線的電話在停電時還是有很大的機會可以繼續使用.
As crime worsens, Arlington pours money into public safety
Get set for a honkin' big I-5 mess: 八月十日至八月二十九日, 西雅圖市中心南方 I-5 的施工將會大大影響所有的交通.
Alaska Quater…太狠了
Grizzly to represent Alaska on quarter
Alaska 昨天展示他們的 Quarter 設計.
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照片出處: The Anchorage Daily News
Grizzly bear 一口咬著鮭魚…華盛頓州的 Quarter 上有個跳躍鮭魚的設計. 不過還真的是很代表 Alaska.
Side Note:
Existing-home sales plunge most in two decades
U.S. house-price decline accelerates, but not here
China's food woes become ours: 要非常的小心從中國進口來的食品.
Ferries of Puget Sound
Medical Side Note:
Abortion, breast cancer aren't linked, study finds
Breast feeding won't halt obesity, report says
Tragedies
Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims
Unemployment in Washington falls to record low
Trouble doubles in work zones: 如果在施工區段超速罰款加倍.
1-5 mph over: $71, jumps to $142
6-10 mph over: $91, jumps to $182
11-15 mph over: $122, jumps to $244
16-20 mph over: $153, jumps to $306
21-25 mph over: $183, jumps to $366
26-30 mph over: $224, jumps to $448
A Long Way Gone
Sierra Leone), 現居紐約作者寫下自己的親自經歷. 在國家的內戰下, 13 歲被迫成為一位殺人不眨眼的 Child Soldier. 又如何在偶然之下被聯合國的 UNUCEF 給救了出來. 到後來內戰到了首都 (Freetown), 再如何自己逃出獅子山到幾內亞.
A Long way Gone 這本書回答我很久以來就很好奇, 很多心理上的問題. 尤其是對一個人洗腦並不是件很難的事.
想要了解 Child Soldiers, 不是去看 Blood Diamond, 而是讀這本書.
Ishmael 將會在下列日期再次拜訪西雅圖簽名他的書.
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Seattle Public Library 裡有差不多三百人排隊等著看這本書呢!!! 不過有聲書只有約 24 個人排隊. 機會也許較好些.
Side Note:
Bellevue violent crime up in '06, but overall, crime down 10 percent
Fewer teens say they use alcohol and pot
Moms' time with kids has grown since '60s, study says
King County growth booms: King (14th), Pirece (70th), Snohomish (87th).
Wi-Fi worry: Laptops at risk of attack
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.
Side Note:
Newer photocopiers' disk drives present risk of identity theft
Medical Side Note:
Scientists' aim: Relieve pain, curb abuse
Obesity may ward off suicide
Sleeping pills can cause “sleep driving,” FDA says
[新聞] Travelers paying up as new passport rules kick in
Travelers paying up as new passport rules kick in
“Starting Jan. 23, all travelers — including U.S. citizens — who fly between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Bermuda will for the first time need to carry their passports to re-enter the country.”
“As early as 2008, the rules will get even tougher: People traveling between the U.S. and those countries by car or ship will have to show a passport or an alternative security identification card.”
Side Note:
A majority of U.S. women are living life spouse-less
Procrastination is one thing we're not putting off
Selling your home in winter takes extra effort
One-quarter of Americans dream of owning a business
Medical Side Note:
Study links gene, Alzheimer's risk
Growth hormones not worth risk, study finds