Gas prices up nearly 4 cents a gallon, nationwide in the past three weeks. The reason: the price of crude oil has gone up. The national average for self-serve regular was $2.22 per gallon.
http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=1&storyid=1057
Redfield, New York typically receives 22 feet of snow annually. Redfield (population 650) has received more than 11 feet of snow in just 9 days. Unofficially, there's 11 feet, 4 inches of snow on the ground.The Governor in New York has declared a state of emergency in Osweego County because of the heavy snow.http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=1&storyid=1080
The Dixie Chicks big winners at the Grammys last night…taking home 5 awards.
-The Dixie Chicks sparked controversy four years ago when lead singer Natalie Maines criticized President Bush on the eve of the Iraq war. -Third Day, Kirk Franklin and Yolonda Adams Mary J. Blige and Carrie Underwood taking home Grammys. www.grammys.com
Up to 20 percent of women who develop lung cancer have never smoked compared to 8 percent of men. Researchers suggest secondhand smoke may be to blame.The survey included close to a million people in the US and Sweden. The Research published in the latest of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=11&storyid=1066
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was intended to be a teenage fashion doll. There has been some controversy over Barbie's figure when it realized that if Barbie was a real person her measurements would be an impossible 36-18-38. The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son. Barbie first had bendable legs in 1965. Fun facts about Barbie… http://www.barbie.com/
Sports: ACC Basketball…
-Maryland over Duke…72 – 60. The Blue Devils are now 5 and 6 in the ACC.
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High 58
Tonight: Showers developing…Low 40
Tuesday: Rain…High 42
Looking ahead:
Thursday: Sunny but cool…High only 36…
17 for the low Thursday Night
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