(Retro link of the day) 80’s game ‘Tetris’ turns 25
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE5510V020090602?rpc=64
You’re power bill could be going up. Duke Energy asked the N.C. Utilities Commission for a 13% increase in its base rates. If approved, the increase would take effect no sooner than January 1st. FYI: Duke Energy’s rates in North Carolina are 31% below the national average and about 24% below other utilities in the Southeast.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/06/02/article/duke_energy_requests_126_percent_rate_hike
The head of North Carolina's public schools, is asking lawmakers in Raleigh to consider a temporary sales tax increase to help off-set deeper cuts in education. www.wxii12.com/news/19640313/detail.html
More teacher lay-offs possible in Guilford County. Superintendent “Mo” Green recommending that the school board cut 145 to 150 teaching positions by increasing class-size ratios, on average, by one student in next year’s budget.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/06/02/article/school_cuts_continue_to_deepen
A REMEMBRANCE SERVICE IS BEING HELD IN PARIS TODAY FOR THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THOSE WHO PERISHED ON AIR FRANCE FLIGHT 447. Officials confirming that debris spotted in the Atlantic Ocean yesterday is from Flight 447. The Air France flight disappeared off radar during a trans-Atlantic flight from Brazil to France early on Monday.
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS DECLARED JUNE 2009 TO BE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH. In his proclamation, the president calls upon the LGBT community, Congress, and the American people to work together to promote equal rights for everyone.
THE TOP OFFICIALS WITH CHRYSLER AND GENERAL MOTORS ARE ON THE HOT SEAT IN CONGRESS TODAY…testifying before the Senate Commerce Committee.
Donations from cruisers on the Music Boat 2009 will help lots of orphans around the world. More than $60,000 will be split between The James Fund (created by Family Christian Stores) and The Hands and Feet Project (that was started by Audio Adrenaline helping kids in Haiti).
More information: Music Boat / Premier Christian Cruises http://www.premierchristiancruises.com/index.htm
Turn up your radio…its healthy. New research showing that music has neurological, physical, psychological benefits. Researchers in Finland have demonstrated that listening to music for several hours a day can enhance the rehabilitation of stroke patients.
In another study, stroke patients who were taught to play the piano or drums made speedier progress in their general recovery than patients who received only traditional therapy.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/02/music.therapy/index.html
What has 40,000 wings and flies? A small plane covered with honeybees. The owner of a flight training center at the local airport found a swarm of bees on the left wing of one of his planes. The man called police, who suggested he contact local bee removal expert Al Wilkins. Beverly, Massachusetts (in Essex County) http://www.gloucestertimes.com
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is reducing ticket prices for the summer. For more information: Call 336-721-7350 www.oldsalem.org
SPORTS: Stanley Cup Finals: Game three: Penguins over the Red Wings. Red Wings up ‘2 games to one’ over the Penguins
Minor League Play: Last night, the first-place Winston-Salem Dash Winning its fourth straight game by routing the Myrtle Beach Pelicans…15 - 3 in front of 1,400 fans
at Wake Forest Baseball Park. The first pitch…7pm
Ticket info: (336) 714-2287 http://www.wsdash.com/
