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Is it just me, or did that feel like a balmy 90 degrees yesterday? Cliff Mass calls this the "perfect heatwave"--lasting just long enough to warm things up, but not so long that your house begins to cook you. (A cooling-to-70s trend arrives for the weekend.) Today we're expected to beat 90 degrees, so a little forewarning is in order.

For you, courtesy of the King County Red Cross:

• Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing (light colors reflect away some of the sun's energy) and plenty of sunscreen. Wear a hat or use an umbrella to help shield you from the sun.
• Carry water or juice and drink frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. Make sure to check on youth and elderly to make sure they have enough fluids.
• Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increases metabolic heat.
• Avoid using salt tablets unless directed by a physician.
• Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do something physically demanding, try to do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually between 4:00 and 7:00 a.m. Take regular breaks to cool off.
• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• Be vigilant about water safety if headed to a pool or beach. Never leave a child unattended near water and keep lifesaving gear handy.
• Watch for signs of life-threatening heat stroke. The person's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly.
• Signals of heat stroke include hot, red, and usually dry skin, changes in consciousness, rapid, weak pulse and rapid, shallow breathing.

• If you or someone you know experience symptoms, call 9-1-1 or your local EMS number. Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body by wrapping wet sheets around the body and fan it. If you have ice packs or cold packs, place them on each of the victim's wrists and ankles, in the armpits and on the neck to cool the large blood vessels. Watch for signals of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.

For your pets, courtesy of PETA:...

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PETA kicked off the Seattle Green Festival one day early, with a demonstration at noon at Westlake. Partly obscured by a banner reading, "Clean Your Conscience: Go Vegan! 1 lb. of Meat = 6 Months of Showers," two naked PETA models "showered" in the great outdoors of the pedestrian plaza. Look for all the hot nude action on your local TV news tonight (KOMO 4 and KING 5 KIRO 7 were there).

It's green wisdom that reducing the meat in your diet is a good way of reducing your contribution to CO2 emissions. PETA says why not go whole hog, and leave the hog alone? They quote researchers at the University of Chicago, who "determined that switching to a vegan diet is more effective in countering climate change than switching from a standard car to a Toyota Prius."...

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A wide range of folks descended on the Paramount to see the iconic and enigmatic Morrissey on a Sunday evening. Seattleites from all over the subcultural spectrum showed up to sway along with their favorite British crooner.

Capitol Hill hipsters made sure their hair was perfectly styled, goth girls made sure their makeup was fully applied, tattooed hardcore kids wore their Smiths shirts, new Belltowners wore their suits, and a slew of regular people filled in the empty seats between them. Ages ranged from middle school to 40th-high-school-reunion.

There's something special about a singer that can attract such a variety of fans, especially a singer that is not particularly exciting to watch or listen to. Yet, Morrissey has been steadily adding to his fan base since the early '80s. It's a fan base that, while not quite Beatles-esque, is remarkably dedicated. One gentleman way up in the front even cut his hair to resemble the traditional Morrissey shaved sides and pompadour look that he has sported for the past...

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