因故今天必須晚點出門, 約八點左右終於聽見了報紙報導過的, 從 Everett 海軍基地傳出來的 Morning Bugle Call. 這 Morning Bugle Call 還在報紙上引起不少的討論. 算了一下從住的地方到海軍基地還有約 4 英哩的直線距離, 也許是風向吧! 聽得卻是非常的清楚. 不過對我這個對海軍情有獨鍾的人, 還是很高興住的地方也是可以聽見.
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College costs soaring — even for a 1-year-old: 報導上寫著, 由於經濟不景氣, 明年的 GET 可能會上漲 $700 或更多. 簡而言之, 華盛頓州 GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) 是每年的九月中至隔年三月底開放註冊. 每 100 個 Units 等於未來一年大學的學費. 全美任何政府認可的學校都可以使用. 比如一本教課書是一個 Unit (現在很多教課書一本都不止 $76). 一個 Quarter 的社區大學學費是 14 個 Units. 今年每個 Unit 是 $76. 依小朋友的年齡可以分期繳納. 每個 Unit 價錢依通貨膨脹等每年調漲. 所以越早註冊可以鎖定較便宜的價錢. Side Note: Census Bureau to hire 4,000 in Washington No joy in this cooking — recipes can make you fat Plenty of reasons to appreciate vitamin K
西雅圖學區將新增兩所教外語學校…
警察伯伯在開單…
最近一兩個星期發現警察伯伯在 Ash Way Park & Ride 給那些停在黃線上的車子開單. 這個 Park & Ride 常常八點前就已經是客滿的狀況, 所以很多車子就直接的停在邊邊的黃線上. 只是從來沒有見過有人被開單子, 因為數起來常常也有二三十輛車子停在黃線上. 看情況還是乖乖的停到附近的 Swamp Creek Park & Ride 或是 Mariner Park & Ride. 這兩個 Park & Ride 平常都還有約一半的空位. [img=images/ashway_swampcreek_mariner.jpg popup=false] 地圖出處: Google Maps Swamp Creek Park & Ride 八點後就沒有 Commute 公車, 但是可以搭每十五分鐘一班的 114/116 或 115 到 Ash Way Park & Ride. Mariner Park & Ride 也是八點後就沒有 Commute 公車. 但是至少還有每個小時一班的 414 到西雅圖. 如果不想等那麼久, 也可以搭每十五分鐘一班的 200/201/202 到 Ash Way Park & Ride. Side Note: China route delayed: 西北航空延遲他的西雅圖<->北京航線一年. Birds seem to be heading farther north because of climate change: 感想: 這研究有缺陷. 過多人類的活動也有可能造成這結果. 鳥兒更容易從人類居住地找到食物和避寒的地方. Stamp prices to go up 2 cents in May: 趕緊在五月前多買些 forever stamps… 
roven ways to lower risk of breast cancer Police reports now available online: File Online Report to Everett Police. Federal Way 的警察局早已在使用網上報案 Parking pay stations to reflect new rates
Free tax help in Lynnwood, Everett through United Way
Free tax help in Lynnwood, Everett through United Way “The service, offered at three locations through United Way of Snohomish County, is open to anyone, but “our focus is really on low- and moderate-income working families,” said Deborah Squires, a spokeswoman for the local United Way chapter.” 以下這兩個地點有懂中文的志工… Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Through April 14: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. South Everett Foursquare Church, 206 E. Casino Road, Everett. Through April 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits and credit counselors are available at this site.
Camp Fair (2 月 7 日: 11:00am ~ 3:00pm)
最後一次寫 ParentMap 裡面的資訊. 如果有興趣, 可以自己去訂它每星期 e-mail 的資訊. ParentMap 是大西雅圖地區報導親子關係的免費雜誌. 有興趣的人可以點選下面的連接訂閱他們每週一次的 e-mail. 裡頭就有很多大西雅圖地區適合全家人的免費和付費的活動. [img=http://www.parentmap.com/templates/parentmap/images/passport_text01.gif popup=false] 以下資訊來自 ParentMap. ” Trust us, it’s not too early to start lining up those summer camps. Does that idea panic you? If so, we can help! Drop by CampFair and round up info on dozens of great summer programs. It’s easy and it’s free!” 這是一個幫助家長尋找小朋夏令營的活動. 時間: 2 月 7 日星期六: 11:00am ~ 3:00pm 地點: St. Thomas School, 8300 NE 12th Street, Medina
檢視較大的地圖 Side Note: Employers slash 598K jobs in Jan., most since ’74 Road hazard: uninsured driver rates climb 6 car insurance mistakes to avoid Seven built-in bad money habits and how they can be cured Even elderly are facing eviction Important things to know before you refinance Boeing 747 turns 40 today
我不是故意的, 門真的沒有鎖…
今天上了火車, 想想先上廁所好了. 看見火車上的廁所燈沒有亮. 所以就很順勢的開門. 很不幸的, 只見裡面一位小姐坐在馬桶上, 匆忙著想要遮掩著…還好她沒有尖叫. 趕緊說聲對不起, 把門一關, 逃離現場. 只見一旁的那位 Sound Transit Security 在那裡偷笑… 我不是故意的, 門真的沒有鎖…不過還是要再說聲對不起了. Side Note: Home prices decline for 12th straight month The Naval History & Heritage Command Center 5 no-snow hikes you can enjoy in February King County home prices down nearly $100,000 from peak