140,000 Nissan Altimas are being recalling. 2007 Nissan Atlimas equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine because of an air filter that can catch on fire if something hot — like cigarette ash — is drawn into it. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/07/2007-nissan-altima-140852-cars-recalled.html
One of North Carolina’s most powerful politicians will spend time in Federal prison. Jim Black, former Speaker of the House, was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months for a public corruption scheme. Black was also ordered to pay a $50,000 dollar fine. http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=86726&GID=lwfVU6D9zg4jRJ0G45gVKY02CHfug7/pYfGm56vYGTk%3D
Al Qaeda is the strongest it has been since the aftermath of the
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=3&storyid=1440
Former first lady “Lady Bird” Johnson passed away on Wednesday. Lady Bird Johnson was the wife of President Lyndon B Johnson. She was 94.
http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=1&storyid=1432
A whopper of a Squid: A squid as long as a bus and weighing 550 pounds washed up on an Australian beach on Wednesday. Giant squid live in waters off southern Australia and New Zealand. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/07/070711-squid-picture.html
Many schools pass out reading lists to foster good reading habits and give kids something to do over the summer besides sitting in front of the TV.
Facts on Fiction is a website that reviews books often recommended by teachers. The site gives all the positive elements of books, mature subject matter, profanity, sexual content, violence, alcohol and drugs, disrespect and bad attitudes. http://www.citizenlink.org/fnif/A000005017.cfm
Facts on Fiction provides information so parents can make wise decisions.
Facts on Fiction website: www.factsonfiction.org
Friday the July 13… is usually filled with crazy superstitions. Chick-fil-A restaurants are offering free combo meals (either for breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes fully dressed as a cow tomorrow during the 3rd annual Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day.
www.chick-fil-a.com
Thank you for helping WBFJ and Buckner International kick off the WBFJ “Shoes for Orphan Souls” shoe drive on Monday. It’s not too late. You can drop off new shoes for orphans at participating Christian bookstores through July 30th. Details online…wbfj.fm.
Sports:
Warthogs on the road this week
Greensboro Grasshoppers (and the West Virginia Power) Sat at 7 Sun at 5
At First Horizon Park
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Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny…High near 90. Tonight: Clear skies…Low 65 Friday: Mix of sun and clouds. Scattered thunderstorms during the
afternoon…High 88.
Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Sunny and cooler…Highs in the low to mid 80’s
A scattered shower possible through the weekend
