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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

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.
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
4/2/2007 7:00 PM
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA

ELLIOTT BAY BOOK COMPANY
4/3/2007 7:30 PM
101 S. Main St.
Seattle, WA

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

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

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

Cost of tree cleanup falls on homeowners

# Homeowners insurance typically covers damage to your home from wind and falling trees, removal of trees that have fallen on buildings and ruined personal property inside a damaged building. But it typically won't cover removal of trees that have fallen in your yard without damaging a building.

# Hire a tree service company that is licensed, bonded, insured and employs ISA-certified arborists. Find an arborist at the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture at pnwisa.org or through Plant Amnesty at 206-783-9813 or plantamnesty.org

# Beware of people who knock at your door offering to help you.

# Don't top trees. Topping trees can result in poor tree health.

# In King County, stumps, tree limbs and brush can be recycled at one of a number of commercial recycling processors. See metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd. Recycling may be less expensive than disposal.

# For advice on dealing with post-storm tree issues go to seattle.gov/transportation/afterthestorm.htm or king.wsu.edu/forestry/windstorm.html

Side Note:
President signs bill extending sales-tax deduction
Homeschool-public school bonds growing
Domestic abuse-suicide link strong
Pandemic would hit poor the hardest, new flu study says

Medical Side Note:
Scan may identify people at risk for Alzheimer's
Gut bacteria may be tied to weight gain, report says
Better test for classifying breast cancers may save lives

Public Health 提供關於一氧化碳中毒的中文資訊.

Side Note:
Study: Premarital sex normal for most

Medical Side Note:
FDA steps up warnings on popular pain relievers
* Acetaminophen: Sold under the brand name Tylenol, in generic form and in many combination medicines sold to treat multiple symptoms, including pain, headache and fever. Overdoses can cause serious liver damage, even death.
* Aspirin: Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney injury.
* Ibuprofen: Sold under the brand names Advil and Motrin and in generic form. Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney injury.
* Naproxen, sold as Aleve, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney injury.
Vitamin D may cut MS risk

MREs, 簡易的急救包, blanket, energy bars, 蠟燭, 防潮火柴, 人力手電筒等等.

那些是從 911 之後, 才真正的認真的準備的. 當發生緊急狀況時, 箱子一抱上車, 就可以逃難了.

家裡曾經還有火災時的防濃煙的面罩, 只是後來發現在台灣的家人, 似乎比我們還需要. 所以就寄回去給他們預防萬一.

1. 停電時, 如何的打開車庫門.
2. 地震後, 家裡的瓦斯總開關, 如何在檢查安全無慮時, 重新的開啟. 因為住家的瓦斯總開關, 會在地震時自動的切斷.
3. 家裡水總開關的位置.
4. 緊急時, 家裡以外的另一個集合點.
5. 如何使用家裡的滅火器.
6. 家裡較高和重的家具是否另外釘有防止地震時防止倒塌.
…想到有什麼再寫下去.

每個 City 的 Department of Emergency Management, 都會提供市民一些基本的準備, 危急和災難後等如何做的課程. Homeland Security 有一個非常好的網站, 教育社會大眾如何準備. 紅十字會也有類似的網站. Seattle Times 的網站

Side Note:
Some tips to keep your home, family safe after storm

Medical Side Note:
Diet may reduce breast-cancer return
Low-fat diets may help some dodge cancer