The Seattle Times: Living http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ en-us Copyright 2008 The Seattle Times Company Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:00:27 PST Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:00:27 PST MattBase 1 The Seattle Times: Living http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ Researchers work on developing sign language for cellphones http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008456824_nwdeaf02.html?syndication=rss A group of University of Washington researchers are working on MobileASL (American Sign Language) which would allow the hearing-impaired to use sign language on cellphones Health http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008456824_nwdeaf02.html?syndication=rss Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:41:57 PST Island of support in the teen scene http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008458039_needy02m.html?syndication=rss Asian Counseling & Referral Service, one of 13 nonprofits benefiting from The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy, offers a Teen Peer Advocate program to help young women, particularly those who are Asian Pacific American, recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008458039_needy02m.html?syndication=rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:01:06 PST Do-it-yourself clubs offer help with home projects http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2008460269_zhom02diyclub.html?syndication=rss Got a home project you'd like to do yourself but need a few helping hands? Try joining or forming a do-it-yourself club with others interested in improving their house or garden. Working with a group makes home repair less overwhelming. It also saves on money on tools, since you can borrow instead of buy. Home & Garden http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2008460269_zhom02diyclub.html?syndication=rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST Study: 1 in 5 young adults has a personality disorder http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008456223_apmedmentalhealth.html?syndication=rss Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. Health http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008456223_apmedmentalhealth.html?syndication=rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:51:33 PST A&E Dispatch | Britney Spears to play Tacoma Dome April 9 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2008460278_zmus02britney.html?syndication=rss Britney Spears has announced a 2009 North American tour, stopping at the Tacoma Dome on April 9; tickets go on sale Dec. 6. Music & nightlife http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2008460278_zmus02britney.html?syndication=rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:09:26 PST Extra jump rope for Victoria's Secret's lingerie models pre-show http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008460053_apvictoriassecretshow.html?syndication=rss Let's take a moment to savor this little tidbit: Even Victoria's Secret's handpicked "angels" ramp up the cardio and cut out the carbs before they parade around in their underwear for a nationally televised broadcast. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008460053_apvictoriassecretshow.html?syndication=rss Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:52:25 PST Pat Mora's "Fences" http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2008456792_poetry02.html?syndication=rss Class, status, privilege; despite all our talk about equality, they're with us wherever we go. In this poem, Pat Mora, who grew up in a... Books http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2008456792_poetry02.html?syndication=rss Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:22:11 PST