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The answer to the general question is that you can usually
> find a solution that meets both criteria: correctness and
> usability.
>
> In this case, I'd use bold lead-in text for the two bulleted list items:
>
> * *Traffic problems* - Blah blah
>
> * *Earthquake drill* - We will hold an earthquake drill on Wednesday
> at 11 a.m.
>
> -- Janice
Yes. I thought of this solution, too, after my initial reply and is most
likely the approach I would have taken..
> Chris
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