Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the Triad today…
A report from the Business Travel Coalition, an advocacy group for corporate travelers, said that 150 airports nationwide (including PTI in Greensboro) could lose service or possibly close if the price of oil doesn’t come down. But according to PTIA director Ted Johnson, local travelers have nothing to worry about. Johnson saying that " PTI is here to stay." www.wxii12.com/money/16710484/detail.html
In a 5-4 decision, The US Supreme Court ruling that it is unconstitutional to execute someone who rapes a child. Under the new decision, the death penalty is now reserved for murderers and those who commit crimes against the state.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080625/ts_nm/usa_execution_rape_dc
Many of the nation's estimated 10.8 million underage drinkers are turning to their parents or other adults for free alcohol. A government survey from 2002 to 2006 finding that over 50% of teens had engaged in underage drinking.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080626/D91HLR5G0.html
Libby Hill Restaurants will take used vegetable oil from its 11 restaurants in Piedmont and refine it into pure bio-diesel, which will then be used in the company's six diesel engine trucks.
www.wxii12.com/money/16709701/detail.html
An atheist group has put up ‘anti-God’ billboards along a major interstate highway in Philadelphia. The billboards read "Don't believe in God? You are not alone." American Family Association of Pennsylvania is reacting positively suggesting that the anti-God billboards could be an opportunity for pastors -- especially youth workers -- to help their members remain strong in their faith and encourage them to evangelize.
Norma McCorvey — known as Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade — has just finished her first ‘pro-life’ television spot. As Jane Roe, Norma became the icon for the pro-abortion movement. Now, as a Christian, McCorvey wants to be known for protecting life.
Norma says in the TV ad, “In 1973, I was a very confused 21-year-old, with one child, and facing an unplanned pregnancy. At the time, I fought to obtain a legal abortion, but truth be told, I have three daughters and have never had an abortion.” McCorvey says that being involved in Roe v. Wade was the biggest mistake of her life. http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000007684.cfm
Donations gladly accepted: An old painting dropped off at a rural Goodwill store near Easton, Maryland turned out to be a valuable work of art. The painting which was left at the store in March (along with pots, pans, old clock radios and other items) turned out to be a work by French Impressionist Edouard-Leon Cortes, probably from the early 20th century.
The painting - called "Marche aux fleurs" or "Flower Market" - was sold at auction for over $40,000 dollars recently.
Store manager Terri Tonelli said employees asked her to look at the donated painting because they suspected it was valuable. She found the artist's name on the painting …did the ‘Google’ and discovered that Cortes was a notable French Impressionist whose work had sold at auction for prices near $60,000.
Goodwill says it doesn't keep track of donors. Donations, meanwhile, are gifts that are considered legal and final transactions. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080625/D91H8HM84.html
SPORTS:
College World Series (Game Three)
Fresno State beat Georgia to win its first College World Series (6-1)
