Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Nissan is recalling some 650,000 Altima and Sentra passenger cars in the US to fix problems with a sensor that could lead to the engine stalling. The recall affects Nissan Altimas and Sentras model years…2002 plus 2005-2006 model years equipped with a 2.5 liter engine. Owners can contact Nissan with questions about the recall at 1 (800) 647-7261
UPDATE: The annual lighting of the huge Moravian Star on top of Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem will be today (Tuesday) at 5:45pm. A special service will take place in the employee parking lot across the road on Cloverdale Avenue. The public is invited.
Contrary to common belief, American children may be quite happy to eat nutritious meals at school. A University of Minnesota study found that school lunch sales do not decline when children are offered healthier lunches. The researchers also concluded that more nutritious lunches don't necessarily increase costs for schools, either. The study found in the journal Review of Agricultural Economics. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=610339
Rotary International and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are pledging $200 million dollars in the global fight against Polio. The $200 million will be distributed over three years and will pay for immunization and public education. Polio is still a threat in Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=610339
UPDATE: Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has died after being shot in the leg during an apparent home invasion early Monday morning. Doctors were initially encouraged when he responded to simple commands after several hours of surgery. Police are investigating the shooting as a possible armed robbery.
A major Mideast Peace Conference begins this morning in Maryland.
The Bush administration has brought together the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in hopes of setting the stage for talks on a two-state solution to their conflict.
Vice President Cheney is expected back at work today after an unexpected trip to the hospital yesterday. An irregular heartbeat was detected earlier in the day during an examination for a lingering cough from a cold.
The items on the 12 days of Christmas (Christmas List) will be more costly this year. The cost of all the items (including a partridge in a pear tree to the 12 Drummers Drumming) is $78,100 dollars…up 4% from last year.
NFL: Monday Night Football: Steelers slip past the Dolphins with a last minute field goal. The final score was 3-0. The lowest scoring NFL game in 14 years.
College Football: Ted Roof is out as Head Coach at Duke
College Basketball: Wake beating Iowa…56-47
Low self-esteem in youngsters can increase their desire for consumer goods… So says a new study from the marketing department at the University of Minnesota. Materialism increases from age 8 or 9 to age 12 or 13, but then decreases by the time children are ages 16 to 18. The level of materialism in teens is directly driven by self-esteem. When kids were asked ‘what makes them happy’: Kids aged 12 to 13…money and brand-name clothing.
Younger and older children were more likely to say that friends or not having any homework made them happy. The study published in the December issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=610339
The morning show has selected the Top 5 finalists of the
WBFJ - Michael W. Smith Christmas Tree Thing.
-Now, YOU get to vote for the family with the ‘most needy’ tree!
-Voting begins at 10 am this morning.
-The winner will be announced this Friday.
The winner gets a brand new, pre-lit, 7 and a half foot Christmas Tree…
Plus the WBFJ Morning Show will deliver and help decorate your new tree while listening to the latest Christmas CD from Michael W Smith called “It’s a Wonderful Christmas”
Voting starts at 10am this morning…on-line @ WBFJ.fm.
Sharing is Caring…Need Knows No Season
Help us fill at least 11,700 stockings by Dec 17…all part of
The Great Stocking Stuff with WBFJ and the Salvation Army
This week’s focus: Girls ages 9-12.
Thanks to Chick-Fil-A of the Triad, participating Christian Bookstores, Wachovia Bank, ABC45 / My48. To Volunteer at the Salvation Army Toy Shop: Call 245-2076
Need assistance? Call the Salvation Army in Winston-Salem…722-8721
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds. Breezy…High near 60
Tonight: Clear and cold…Low 31
Wednesday: Sunny skies…High 55
Looking ahead: High temperatures staying in the 50’s through the weekend
