The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Pedigree®
USA Network will air exclusive live coverage from Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, February 12 (8-11pm) http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
Also: Beagle first in 69 years to win hound group
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico this morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was felt in Mexico City, and along the Gulf coast. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/12/mexico.quake.ap/index.html
The cost of a first-class stamp will increase to 42 cents starting May 12. According to the U.S. Postal Service, the Forever stamp will go up at the same time. However, the Forever stamps can still be purchased for 41 cents and can be used for first-class postage even after the rate increase takes effect in May.
Kelley Blue Book's LIST of the Best New Family Vehicles for 2008 is out. Included in the list…Chevrolet Malibu, Subaru Outback, Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Highlander http://www.kbb.com/
Ford Motor Company has issued two recalls involving more than 180,000 Ford SUV’s and vans. Included in the recall…2007 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators. http://www.ford.com/owner-services/customer-support/recall-information
Representative Tom Lantos (from California) has died. He was 80 years old. Last month, Lantos announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus and would not be seeking re-election. Lantos lived through the Nazi Holocaust then immigrated to the US after World War II.
The Hollywood Writers strike could be coming to an end. Members of the Writers Guild of America will vote on the latest contract proposal today. The writers have been on strike since early November.
Enjoy FREE pancakes at I-HOP today. Participating I-HOP restaurants are offering a FREE short stack of buttermilk pancakes today. In return, guests are invited to make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network…locally donations will help the program at Duke Children’s Hospital. The FREE pancake offer runs through 10pm tonight. To locate an I-HOP restaurant in your area go to the News Blog at wbfj.fm. http://ihop.know-where.com/ihop/
http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/
SPORTS: ACC: North Carolina at Virginia
Tyler Hansborough has been named ACC Player of the Week.
Back in 1878: U.S. patent #200-358 was issued to Frederick Thayer for his baseball catcher's mask. It was similar to one worn by cowboys to keep from being kicked in the face while branding cattle. It’s all about the Citrus and Grapefruit Leagues: February = Spring Training…pitchers and catchers report this week. http://www.springtrainingtips.com/index.php
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Cloudy skies. Showers (even a thunderstorm)
this afternoon…High 53 Tonight: Showers continue…Low 48
Wednesday: Rainy. Windy...High around 50
Thursday (Valentine’s Day): Sunny skies…High 55
