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Kurt is ready to call the winner of the ongoing battle to choose between HD-DVD and BlueRay high definition formats. See what just happened that leads us closer to pointing out the loser.
http://www.blu-ray.com
http://www.hddvd.com
http://www.bestbuy.com
http://www.netflix.com
Tonya is a compassionate, conscientious young girl with a variety of interests. She loves school and is working at or above grade level academically. Tonya is social and delights in doing things with classmates and peers. Whether she’s inside caring for pets and doing arts and crafts, or outside skateboarding and horseback riding, Tonya likes to be busy. She would do best in a female household where she is the youngest or only child.
Tonya’s social worker is especially looking for a local family so Tonya can easily maintain her contacts with her twin sister and grandmother.
If you have any questions about A Family or QKids, please call us at 1-800-732-1887.
Click Here: to visit the WACAP website.
With the help of two firefighters Kurt puts a fire resistant/waterproof hard drive to the test in 1500 degree flames. Plus tech tools that could help in an emergency.
This web-link will take viewers to the Wells Fargo Bank website where they can inquire about an account that's been set-up for the Miller's baby and funeral costs. It's account #8302684389 and called the Timothy Miller Gray & Randi Miller fund.
Spring break is coming and so are pricy airfares. Kurt’s putting his seal of approval on 5 top travel sites to get out of town on a budget.
www.farecast.com
www.farecompare.com
www.vayama.com
www.wegolo.com
www.kayak.com
For more information on Seattle City Club and their forum on Urban Neighborhoods, click here.
For more information on Super Foods and additional links, please visit Wellness Report
Photo Credit: GM Photography
Brandon is bright, eager to please and very likable. He loves to both play and watch sports. He’s interested in music and hopes to be able to buy a guitar and learn to play it. Brandon is excited about school and does very well in the subjects he likes. He yearns to be part of a family who has time to give him attention and encouragement. Brandon could do well as the youngest or only child of a couple or single parent.
How television producers are using the web to create traditional Hollywood. Kurt talks with the big shot at a new comedy network that says this is where TV is going.
If you find a canister, you're asked to call the Department of Ecology's hotline in Olympia at 360-407-6300.
The web-link will take you to the website of Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer, a local oceanographer, who is tracking the canisters and would like to hear from anyone who finds them.
www.beachcombers.org
To help the family burned out of their home in Burien, go to any Sterling Savings bank and make a donation to the "Buckley" family fund
For more information about the Children's Bank, please vist their website here at www.bonneylakelions.com
Link to King County Elections web site.
http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/200803/Res.Htm
To learn more about organ donation:
http://www.donatelifetoday.com/
With Bill Gates stepping down there are some serious shoes to be filled. Kurt sits down with the tech titan predecessor Craig Mundie for a one and one
For more information about the animals at Cougar Mountain Zoo, you can visit their website at www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
Kurt explores how to turn your vacation videos into hit online travel reviews that could one day end up paying for your entire getaway.
An unsolved crime that shook the music industry is back in the spotlight in a unique, web-only presentation.
The LA Times has released a special investigative report on the ambush of rap star tupac shakur.
www.latimes.com/tupac
Photo Credit: Yuen Lui
Raymond is a young, intelligent teen with many interests and talents. He is an avid reader and especially enjoys figuring out mechanical and electrical directions. Raymond’s also good at drawing and has an interest in animation and computers. He is a bright and likable 13 year old. Raymond enjoys skateboarding and playing with remote control cars. Raymond needs consistent, trusting, honest parents who have time for him and will help him feel safe and wanted.
If you have any questions about A Family or QKids, please call us at 1-800-732-1887.
Click Here: to visit the WACAP website.
Turning technology green. Kurt shows us which gadgets will share the luck of the Irish on St. Patty's Day.
1) Alibi Boynq WebCam:
www.boynq.com
2) Golf Logix:
www.golflogix.com
3) mStation Stereo Orb:
www.mstation.com
4) USB Frog Massager:
www.getusb.info
http://tapproject.org/seattle
Several Local restaurants are working with UNICEF to provide clean drinking water to impoverished children. Click on the link to see how you can help.
The "Stephenson Family Fund", which was set-up to help accident victim Jeffrey Stephenson's 9-month-old son and his girlfriend's 4-year-old son.
Http://www.wamu.com/customer_service/contact_us/default.asp
United Way asking for help to assist flood victims after fire destroys place where donations for flood victims were being stored. If you'd like to help click here.
http://www.lewiscountyuw.com/
We told you about photo frames, portable navigation systems even the ipod is victim to viruses planted from the factory. Now Kurt shows you how to know if you bought brand new technology loaded with a virus.
SYMANTEC:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
CA:
http://ca.com/us/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
PANDA SECURITY:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/solutions/activescan/
New product recall of about 90,000 Wire-O Bound Journals and Calendars made by Galison/Mudpuppy, of New York, N.Y.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08226.html
Salton Inc. recalls about 12,000 electric toasters due to fire hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08227.html
Kurt takes all top portable GPS gizmos on a road test to find out which ones are steering us to our desired destinations or taking on a wild goose chase. Find out more.
Here is more information about the Ballard Pillow Fight. The link below will take you to more information about the next event.
This link takes you to the Seattle Streetcar website, where you can find information about the system.
John is teenager with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. Despite some physical challenges due to cerebral palsy, he is communicative and happy to participate in activities, enjoying interacting with others. John is big, kind-hearted and likes being helpful. He hopes there is an adoptive family willing to embrace his strengths and offer him the love, sense of belonging and permanence which have been missing from his life.
If you have any questions about A Family or QKids, please call us at 1-800-732-1887.
Click Here: to visit the WACAP website.
A trend in keeping nanny’s under a watchful eye is on as prices for wireless remote webcams now make it easier to point in the direction of a babysitter or anywhere in your house. Kurt shows you more...
Details from the Food and Drug Administration on Honduras cantaloupe recall.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01808.html
Details from the CDC on Salmonella.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/salmonellosis_g.htm
INFORMATION FROM STATE OF WASHINGTON
Anyone - parents, grandparents, or friends - can open a GET account. The only requirement is that either the student or account owner be a Washington resident at the time the account is opened.
The deadline for families to open accounts and prepay for college at this year's unit price is March 31.
To learn more about the GET program, go online at www.get.wa.gov or call 1-800-955-2318 (toll-free).
Deputies Respond Through Video
This video was produced by police and viewed by hundreds of students at Bethel High.
Millions of pounds of electronic waste go to the trash every year. Kurt discovers that there are actually hidden treasures worth something inside your old computers, TV set and electronics you should know about before you toss it out the wrong way.
To vote to name Seattle's new MLS soccer team Click Here.
http://www.mlsinseattle.com/
http://www.tastewashington.org/
More than 200 local wineries and 75 restaurants will be on hand. It's all happening April 5 & 6
Ideas come at you when you least expect. And as Kurt finds out the web is now fertile ground to help hatch your inventive dreams. Meet an inventor who got inspired to the next big thing by sharing a laptop with his brother.
Photo Credit: Every Memory Photo
Greg, a handsome fourteen-year -old boy. He has a dream of being adopted by an active family and working toward a career in law enforcement or firefighting.
Greg would love to be part of a permanent family. With his big heart and wonderful smile, he is willing to help anyone. He’s got a great sense of humor, and loves sports. He especially enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and skating. Greg is aware of his challenges and is showing progress in learning and applying new skills. He hopes to be adopted by an active family with older brothers and a mom and a dad.
If you have any questions about A Family or QKids, please call us at 1-800-732-1887.
Click Here: to visit the WACAP website.
This link will take you to the City of Seattle website where they can find more information about 311 and use in other cities around the U.S.
http://www.seattle.gov/customerService/311.htm
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