Playful cities

Two Washington communities make this year’s list of the ‘Most Playful Cities’ in America.

Marin Morrison journal

Follow her updates online.

FDA Drug Safety List

Drugs under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration, what they are used for and the potential problem.

Anti-Crime March in Tacoma

On every fourth Tuesday of the month, Safe Streets conducts Block Watch organizing training for members of the community who want to start up or strengthen a Block Watch, Neighborhood Watch or Business Watch group in their neighborhood.

Fire Retardants

Children in the US have three times the exposure to potentially harmful chemical fire retardants than do their parents. That’s the conclusion of a new study out today.

Concours d’Elegance at The Woodmark

Sept. 7th. 10a-4p. $25

Seattle Art Walk Rogue Cabaret at Maximilien's

Thursday, Sept. 4th. 6-8p

Fine Dining Etiquette Seminar

Friday, Sept. 5th. 6-8p. $68

Sony recalls Vaio laptops

Sony says it is recalling 440,000 units of Vaio laptop computers worldwide due to faulty parts that could trigger overheating.

Zoo Doo Fall Fecal Fest

Learn how to submit your name for a chance to buy fertilizer made by the animals at the Woodland Park Zoo

Bellevue School Strike Information

Information on the impending strike of Bellevue School Teachers

Pasado's Safe Haven Rescue Disaster Response

Pasado Rescue has opened the largest triage animal aid station in Louisiana on a 600-acre donated farm in order to help four-legged victims of Hurricane Gustav.

Boeing and Union Contract Websites

Websites offering different perspectives on the 2008 Boeing/IAM Union Contract Talks

Boeing: -- boeing.com

IAM 751 -- iam751.org

Red Cross

Resources for Hurricane Gustav.

GM Recall

Some 944,000 vehicles are being recalled because the windshield wiper fluid system that could set the car on fire.

Labor Day Traffic Forecast

WSDOT has tools available to help drivers who do plan to head out on the road for the last official weekend of summer.

Donate Life Today

You can register your family to become organ donors at this site, a confidential database of donation wishes to be carried out at the time of death. The database is managed by the Living Legacy Foundation and is accessed only by donation professionals.

Cindi on Soaps

Cindi Rinehart's new site.

School Improvement List

For Wash. schools.

Penny Arcade Expo

Massive Video Game Convention. Fri., Aug.29-Sun.Aug.31 at the Washington State Convention Center.

Bumbershoot

The Northwest's Arts Festival. Sat, Aug.30.-Mon. Sept.1st at Seattle Center

Summer Sunday Chef Demonstrations

August 31, 12p, Pike Place Market

Bremerton Blackberry Festival

August 30-September 1

Royal Argosy

Jazz Brunch, and Neil Diamond Cruise, both August 31.

Bankrate.com’s Financial Literacy Series

Tips from bankrate.com on smart borrowing.

Consumer-Action.org

Consumer Credit Limit Survey Summer 2008

Washington State Service Corps

The Washington Service Corps is looking for new members. Opportunities include tutoring and mentoring disadvantaged youths, building affordable housing, restoring streams and habitat, and many other activities.

Green Lunches

King County's "EcoConsumer" talks about environmentally friendly lunches.

State Government Performance and Results

Track the state budget.

UnAuction Seattle

Auction prices without the hassle

Back to School Tips

Back to School shopping can take a massive chunk out of the ‘ol wallet. This month our MamaResources team scoured the web and gathered great back to school saving tips – now you don’t have to choose between buying notebook paper and filling your gas tank!

Find and Compare Hospitals

New mortality estimates can be found on the government web site.

City Light Twist & Save

Find out where you can buy CFL’s at a discounted price.

Find Your Polling Place

Links to find your polling place for the Aug. 19 primary. For King County, you can go here

Google Online Training

Local startup offering online training to help people use Google to its fullest potential

Chegg.com

Website that allows you to RENT your college textbooks

Vote for memorable TV

Cast your vote for TV’s most memorable comedy and dramatic scenes of all time. The winners will be featured at the Emmys on September 21st.

24-hour ballot drop boxes in King County

King County has eight ballot drop boxes throughout the county to provide absentee voters with another way to securely return their ballots without the cost of postage. Ballot drop boxes will close at 8 p.m. on Election Day, August 19.

Back to school lunches

Tips on planning school lunches and giving children healthy meal options.

Reality TV school

School that prepares people for the crazy experience of trying out and making it onto a reality show.

RescueTime.com

A web site that helps you track how you spend your time on the Internet.

World Vision’s School Tools

Provides school supplies to needy local kids.

4 Your Weekend Hotlinks

Ferragosto La Spiga Sunday, Aug. 17th 4p-9p laspiga.com Pike Place Market's 101st Birthday Sunday, Aug. 17th 12p-5p www.pikeplacemarket.org Sunset Supper at the Market Friday, Aug. 15th 7:30p-11p www.pikeplacemarket.org

Information on inflammatory breast cancer

American Airlines is raising money through various fundraisers for the cause and give travelers air miles in exchange for donations. (Read more here.) Information on the disease as well as resources are also available on the Susan G. Komen Web site. Those in Washington state who are not insured or underinsured may be able to receive help from the state for screenings. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has introduced a bill to raise awareness of IBC.

Senior Living Expo

A weekend of information and resources specifically for senior adults. Real estate, health and lifestyle, estate planning, scam alerts and more.

Tips for buying fruits and vegetables

If you worry about pesticides on your fruit and vegetables, there's a new wallet-size guide you can carry with you to the grocery store.

Eco-park Resort

Eco-park Resort offers an off-the-grid, up-close look at Mt. Saint Helens.

Stay Safe & Sound Around Link Light Rail

Train testing in the Rainier Valley has begun -- Light rail service begins 2009. Please keep yourself and your community safe by following a few basic rules as we begin train testing for Link light rail.

Tolls on the 520 bridge a good idea?

The 520 Tolling Implementation Committee is asking for your two cents. We know tolling could mean a variety of things for you. Perhaps you commute on 520 and want to know the future cost of your commute. Your opinion will help shape how tolling is implemented in the 520 corridor.

The Tax Foundation

The Tax Foundation ranks the states by state-local tax burden