Skate America 2008

Skate America 2008 地點: Comcast Arena at Everett 時間: 2008 年 10 月 24 至 26 日 票價: $125 至 $255 (這是三日全包的票, 現在開放預約. 如果有剩才會開放單場票) Side Note: Politicians courting “middle class,” but who’s that? Seattle surpassed in annual home-value increases Hispanics’ English fits classic pattern Medical Side Note: Weaker bones in kids concern doctors Mammogram may not be enough for high risk group Number of new HIV cases doubles from 2006 CT scans raise risk of cancer, report cautions ‘Silenced genes’ may tell why some people get sick Night work may be a ‘probable’ cause of cancer

全美電視 24 小時播出

大西雅圖地區唯一的華文電視全美電視, 似乎開始在數位頻道上 24 小時播出. 只是沒有數位收訊的電視和接收器, 所以沒有辦法試試看. 有人可以看到這頻道的嗎?

State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

華盛頓州的 Children’s Health Insurance Program 是專門免費提供給家庭年收入低於 $34,340 的兒童. 或家庭年收入低於 $42,925 的兒童(月費 $15, 至多 $45). 這標準將於 2009 年提高至三倍的聯邦最低收入. 如果您合格, 又覺得公司提供給小朋友的保險太貴, 也許這是另一個選擇. Washignton Department of Social and Health Services: 有中文的申請表格. Side Note: Families held hostage by health-care costs Retiring outside America: For many, it’s a dream come true Study seeks DNA clues on homosexuality Medical Side Note: U.S. ranks 41st in maternal mortality