Busy Busy..

Hi PP! sorry for not blogging for sometimes. was kinda busy and lazy...

haa.. went Portland shopping during the Xmas and New Year Hols.. and was kinda nua after i came back... now that school has started.. it's real crazy for me. I finally understand again how come students can be busy too! there's the never ending readings and HW and projs and quizzes. haiz...

Anyway.. wanna show u pp some emails from my school about things tt happen near the school recently. It's kinda scary. US is really a crazy place. There's always shooting or killing on news everyday. after seeing all tt.. chills will run down my spine whenever i hear the ambulance siren now. and as the hospital is near my house, the damn ambulance will drive pass every now and then.

Email sent on 5th Jan (Mon)

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, Campus Public Safety monitored Seattle Police Department’s response to a fight disturbance and shooting that occurred two blocks east of campus at a nightclub called Chop Suey’s. Officers responded to the scene in the 1300 block of E. Madison St. after receiving 911 calls about a fight and shots being fired at the club. Police officers found three males in their 20s injured; all three were rushed to local hospitals, where one later died. A second victim is being treated for life threatening injuries and the third victim was reported treated and released. Police reported witnesses described a dispute arose during a performance and shots were fired. It was reported unknown if the victims were targeted. Police took two males into custody and one was interviewed and released, and the second was booked for investigation of assault. An additional suspect is reported at large.  

Personal safety awareness tips:

·         Be alert to your surroundings, any signs of a disturbance and nearby individuals at all times.

·         Keep your head up, eyes open and be confidently looking around yourself at all times.

·         If any concerns for your safety arise, leave the area immediately.

·         Walk on well-lit arterials where other pedestrians are present and/or businesses are open.

·         Utilize the Campus Public Safety escort system by calling 296-5990.

·         If you sense danger or have a concern on campus, notify CPS at extension 5911, or by cellphone at 296-5911.

Email sent on 7th Jan (Wed)

Seattle Police and FBI are investigating threatening letters recently sent by mail to a number of bars in the Capitol Hill area. Yesterday, police seized the letters, one of which reads: “I have in my possession approximately 67 grams of ricin with which I will indiscriminately target at least five of your clients.” The letter implies that the attacks will take place one Saturday this month and lists the following bars as targets: The Elite, Neighbors, The Wildrose Bar, The Cuff, Purr, The Seattle Eagle, R Place, Re-bar, C.C.Attle’s, Madison Pub and The Crescent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ricin is a poison found naturally in castor beans that can be deadly if purified and then ingested or inhaled.

Seattle Police are actively investigating the threat and coordinating their efforts with the FBI and other federal partners. The bars have been informing customers of the threat and warning them to make sure they don’t leave their drinks unattended. Campus Public Safety encourages the community to be alert for suspicious activity and/or packages and to report that activity to 911 immediately.