Near record high temperatures for this afternoon
Today: Lots of sunshine…High 83
Early voting begins today around the state. Early voting lasts until November 1st. One-stop voting also allows those who missed the voter registration deadline to register and cast a ballot at the same time. Both campaigns are encouraging their supporters to vote early.
ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, November 4th (less than 3 weeks away). Details about ‘One Stop’ voting and ‘Absentee’ Voting and Voter Guides on the right side of this Blog.
DOMESTIC POLICY WAS THE THEME OF THE THIRD AND FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LAST NIGHT. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain answered questions on different topics including: the economy, energy, education and possible appointees to the Supreme Court.
Who is Joe the Plumber? Learn more about the now famous Joe the Plumber...
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/who-is-joe-the-plumber/
Wall Street gains from Monday went south by the end of the day on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 733 points…the second biggest point drop ever for the Dow. On Monday, the index enjoyed its largest ever point gain. The S-and-P 500 and the NASDAQ also suffered major losses yesterday.
Hurricane Omar strengthened into a Category 3 storm overnight. Lots of rain and wind expected over parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Omar should weaken over the next 24 hours. The Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30th.
NANCY REAGAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM A BROKEN PELVIS. The 87-year old former first lady fell at her Los Angeles home last week, but did not go to the hospital until Monday.
Wish Billy Graham a special 'e-Happy Birthday'. For more than 60 years, evangelist Billy Graham has preached the good news of Jesus Christ ‘in-person’ to millions. Now, you have the opportunity to say something back to Dr Graham. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is collecting stories and birthday wishes for the evangelist, who turns 90 on November 7. Submissions will be accepted through the end of October @ http://www.billygraham90.com/
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is stopping in North Carolina TODAY at Elon University's Latham Park baseball stadium.
www.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/14/palin-campaign-elon-thursday/news-ncpolitics/
The North Carolina State Fair starts TODAY in Raleigh. Christian artists scheduled to perform:
Toby Mac…Saturday, Oct. 18 Skillet (with Leeland)…Friday, Oct. 24
The State Fair runs October 16-26 http://ncstatefair.org/2008/
How would you like to toss out T-shirts or dance on the dugouts at the new downtown baseball park and get paid! Auditions for the on-field staff, hosts and mascots will be held this Saturday, (October 18) from 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Country Day School Auditorium. Anyone interested must pre-register by contacting Trey Kalny, Director of Entertainment at 714-2287 X-1121 trey.kalny@baseballdowntown.com
The Phillies are going to the World Series
NLCS: Phillies beating the Dodgers 5-1. Could it be the Phillies and the Rays??
ALCS: Game 5 tonight: Tampa Bay (the Rays) vs Boston Red Sox
(The World Series begins Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
ACC College Football (Thursday edition): NC State vs Florida State
