The Katinas issuing a statement about the devastation on American Samao via Twitter: “Our entire family made it to higher ground. Thanks for your prayers. Keep praying”
Blog Update: http://thekatinas.com/category/news/
Update 11am Wednesday morning:
Tami and Verne just talked by phone with James Katina (one of the brothers from the group the Katinas). The Katinas still have family that live in American Samoa.
Death Toll Rising from South Pacific Tsunami
A powerful 8.0 earthquake set off a massive tsunami Tuesday afternoon in the South Pacific. Two waves of water devastated whole villages. The death toll is over 100 people and is expected to climb. American Samoa (home to 65,000 people) is located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii in the Pacific. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-30-voa22.cfm
Highlights:
The Katinas father has been a pastor in American Samoa for +40 years
The Earthquake hit around 6am local time shortly after morning devotions
The earthquake triggered a Tsunami. Two ‘waves’ of water flooded portions of the island.
Family members did rush to higher ground following a mandatory evacuation
(Family includes the father, 4 sisters and a brother on the island of 60,000 people)
Need: Prayer for safety and cleanup
Help the Relief Effort through Katina Missions: www.katinamissions.org
CLICK on “Missions” at the top of this page to donate.
All donations small or large, are tax deductible
Our conversation with James Katina will be posted on the WBFJ Morning Show page at www.wbfj.fm
9.30.2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Frost Advisory overnight into early Thursday morning for Alleghany, Ashe, Grayson and Watauga County
Temperatures will fall into the mid 30s overnight in the Northern mountain communities that border Virginia.
Amber Alert: Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for two girls missing from Iredell County. The Iredell County Sheriff's Department are trying to locate two sisters, 12-year-old Keara and 11-yar-old Sierra Hess, who disappeared last week with their step-father Matthew Hess. Keara is 9-months pregnant. The sheriff's office said Matthew Hess is driving a green 1993 Ford Explorer. It has a NC tag YTE-8014. Contact the Iredell County Sheriff's Office at 704-878-3100. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=131068&catid=57
If you drive a Toyota or Lexus, remove the driver's side floor mats. That’s the word from Toyota. The mats could cause the accelerator to stick. That floor mat warning includes seven Toyota brands including Lexus. http://www.toyota.com/ The Toyota models being recalled include the 2007-2010 Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma and 2007-2010 Tundra. The Lexus models facing the safety recall are the 2007-2010 ES 350, and the 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS 350.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/29/news/companies/toyota_lexus_floor_mats/index.htm?postversion=2009092918
New this Morning: A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit western Indonesia this morning. A Tsunami watch has been issued for Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia along the Indian Ocean. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/09/30/indonesia.earthquake/index.html
Update: A powerful 8.0 earthquake in the South Pacific setting off a massive tsunami at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea…the death toll has been elevated to over a 100…dozens more are still missing. American Samoa (home to 65,000 people) is located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii in the Pacific. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-30-voa22.cfm
The Katinas issuing a statement about the devastation on Twitter:
“Our entire family made it to higher ground. Thanks for your prayers. Keep praying”
Blog Update: http://thekatinas.com/category/news/
To help go to: http://www.katinamissions.org/
CLICK on “Missions” at the top of this page to donate.
All donations small or large, are tax deductible
A Federal Appeals Court has thrown out a $5 million dollar lawsuit against the controversial Westboro Baptist Church whose members are known for picketing the funerals of American service men and women…while holding inflammatory signs. In 2007, a Maryland jury awarded the family of a U.S. Marine ten million dollars in damages, after the family sued Westboro Baptist based in Topeka, Kansas. . A judge later reduced the amount to five million. But late last week, a three-judge panel of the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the church should not pay any award in the case. The judges wrote that while the church's signs were, what they called, "distasteful and repugnant" they were still protected free speech. Westboro Baptist Church has about 60 or 70 members. Nearly 50 of them are children, grandchildren, or in-laws of founding Pastor Fred Phelps.
Give a day…Get a Disney day Beginning January 1st, 20-10, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization…you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park, FREE! Officials with Disney want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service in 20-10.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day
2 days away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair…
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
You have until ‘close of business’ on Thursday (Oct 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair.
You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations. More information online at wbfj.fm
The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
http://www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
Temperatures will fall into the mid 30s overnight in the Northern mountain communities that border Virginia.
Amber Alert: Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for two girls missing from Iredell County. The Iredell County Sheriff's Department are trying to locate two sisters, 12-year-old Keara and 11-yar-old Sierra Hess, who disappeared last week with their step-father Matthew Hess. Keara is 9-months pregnant. The sheriff's office said Matthew Hess is driving a green 1993 Ford Explorer. It has a NC tag YTE-8014. Contact the Iredell County Sheriff's Office at 704-878-3100. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=131068&catid=57
If you drive a Toyota or Lexus, remove the driver's side floor mats. That’s the word from Toyota. The mats could cause the accelerator to stick. That floor mat warning includes seven Toyota brands including Lexus. http://www.toyota.com/ The Toyota models being recalled include the 2007-2010 Camry, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma and 2007-2010 Tundra. The Lexus models facing the safety recall are the 2007-2010 ES 350, and the 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS 350.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/29/news/companies/toyota_lexus_floor_mats/index.htm?postversion=2009092918
New this Morning: A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit western Indonesia this morning. A Tsunami watch has been issued for Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia along the Indian Ocean. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/09/30/indonesia.earthquake/index.html
Update: A powerful 8.0 earthquake in the South Pacific setting off a massive tsunami at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea…the death toll has been elevated to over a 100…dozens more are still missing. American Samoa (home to 65,000 people) is located about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii in the Pacific. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-30-voa22.cfm
The Katinas issuing a statement about the devastation on Twitter:
“Our entire family made it to higher ground. Thanks for your prayers. Keep praying”
Blog Update: http://thekatinas.com/category/news/
To help go to: http://www.katinamissions.org/
CLICK on “Missions” at the top of this page to donate.
All donations small or large, are tax deductible
A Federal Appeals Court has thrown out a $5 million dollar lawsuit against the controversial Westboro Baptist Church whose members are known for picketing the funerals of American service men and women…while holding inflammatory signs. In 2007, a Maryland jury awarded the family of a U.S. Marine ten million dollars in damages, after the family sued Westboro Baptist based in Topeka, Kansas. . A judge later reduced the amount to five million. But late last week, a three-judge panel of the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the church should not pay any award in the case. The judges wrote that while the church's signs were, what they called, "distasteful and repugnant" they were still protected free speech. Westboro Baptist Church has about 60 or 70 members. Nearly 50 of them are children, grandchildren, or in-laws of founding Pastor Fred Phelps.
Give a day…Get a Disney day Beginning January 1st, 20-10, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization…you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park, FREE! Officials with Disney want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service in 20-10.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day
2 days away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair…
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
You have until ‘close of business’ on Thursday (Oct 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair.
You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations. More information online at wbfj.fm
The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
http://www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
9.29.2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
3 days away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair…
You have until ‘close of business’ on Thursday (October 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair. You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations.
The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is:
www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
Where to get your discount tickets...
www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
Grandstand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) http://www.wbfj.fm/
THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION OF FAITH-BASED DOCTORS IS HOLDING A WEBCAST TONIGHT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM TONIGHT.
The Christian Medical and Dental Associations is calling tonight's event "Health Care Reform -- The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly". The webcast begins tonight at 8:30pm (eastern).
Joining discussion: Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) as well as representatives from the Family Research Council and the National Right To Life Committee.
More information about the webcast: www.livestream.com/cmda
A line of strong thunderstorms travelling through Piedmont yesterday afternoon…knocking down trees and power to thousands. As of 9am, Duke Energy reporting that around 130 customers still without power this morning in Guildford County.
Power outage info: http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages.asp
No charges will likely be filed in connection with the 5-year-old boy who was mauled by several dogs at his grandparent’s home last Friday afternoon. Joey Childress Jr. was severely injured with wounds to his face, neck, shoulders and chest. At last check, Joey remains in the hospital in fair condition. The dogs in the incident are expected to be returned after their 10 day quarantine period ends. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-dog-mauling-condition-090928,0,6637446.story
The City of Thomasville has been fined over $35,000 dollars for the sewage spill that dumped nearly 16 million gallons of raw sewage into Hamby Creek which flows into High Rock Lake.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-sewage-spill-fine-090928,0,1956687.story
A ban on plastic bottles in state landfills takes effect this Thursday, October 1st. North Carolina is the first state in the southeast to pass such a ban. The ban includes all water bottles, milk jugs, soda bottles, shampoo bottles and juice bottles. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that any enforcement efforts will be aimed at haulers who show up at landfills with big loads of banned materials. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-plastic-bottle-ban-090928,0,1158801.story
The death toll in the northern Philippines has risen to over 200. Tropical Storm Ketsana produced the worst flooding in the Philippines in more than 40 years. Nearly 1.9 million people have been displaced. Forecasters are closely monitoring another weather system that could bring still more rain to the already-flooded region
Monday Night Football: The Dallas Cowboys over the Carolina Panthers…21-7
You have until ‘close of business’ on Thursday (October 1st) to purchase advance tickets and discount ride booklets to the Dixie Classic Fair. You can get the discount tickets online and at various businesses including Lowes Foods locations.
The link to buy advance tickets, advance ride booklets and three-day admission fun passes online is:
www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2746714
Where to get your discount tickets...
www.dcfair.org/index.php/plan-a-visit/tickets/advance-ticket-locations/
Grandstand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) http://www.wbfj.fm/
THE NATION'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION OF FAITH-BASED DOCTORS IS HOLDING A WEBCAST TONIGHT ON HEALTH CARE REFORM TONIGHT.
The Christian Medical and Dental Associations is calling tonight's event "Health Care Reform -- The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly". The webcast begins tonight at 8:30pm (eastern).
Joining discussion: Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) as well as representatives from the Family Research Council and the National Right To Life Committee.
More information about the webcast: www.livestream.com/cmda
A line of strong thunderstorms travelling through Piedmont yesterday afternoon…knocking down trees and power to thousands. As of 9am, Duke Energy reporting that around 130 customers still without power this morning in Guildford County.
Power outage info: http://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages.asp
No charges will likely be filed in connection with the 5-year-old boy who was mauled by several dogs at his grandparent’s home last Friday afternoon. Joey Childress Jr. was severely injured with wounds to his face, neck, shoulders and chest. At last check, Joey remains in the hospital in fair condition. The dogs in the incident are expected to be returned after their 10 day quarantine period ends. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-dog-mauling-condition-090928,0,6637446.story
The City of Thomasville has been fined over $35,000 dollars for the sewage spill that dumped nearly 16 million gallons of raw sewage into Hamby Creek which flows into High Rock Lake.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-sewage-spill-fine-090928,0,1956687.story
A ban on plastic bottles in state landfills takes effect this Thursday, October 1st. North Carolina is the first state in the southeast to pass such a ban. The ban includes all water bottles, milk jugs, soda bottles, shampoo bottles and juice bottles. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that any enforcement efforts will be aimed at haulers who show up at landfills with big loads of banned materials. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-plastic-bottle-ban-090928,0,1158801.story
The death toll in the northern Philippines has risen to over 200. Tropical Storm Ketsana produced the worst flooding in the Philippines in more than 40 years. Nearly 1.9 million people have been displaced. Forecasters are closely monitoring another weather system that could bring still more rain to the already-flooded region
Monday Night Football: The Dallas Cowboys over the Carolina Panthers…21-7
9.28.2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
4 days away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair. Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe (Wed, October 7th) online at http://www.wbfj.fm/
Gas prices keep coming down nationwide. In North Carolina…gas prices averaging around $2.39 a gallon.
The government is starting an unprecedented system to track possible side effects as mass H1N1 flu vaccinations begin next month. The idea is to detect any rare but real problems quickly, and explain the inevitable coincidences that are sure to cause some false alarms. "Every day, bad things happen to people. When you vaccinate a lot of people in a short period of time, some of those things are going to happen to some people by chance alone," said Dr. Daniel Salmon, a vaccine safety specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Health authorities hope to vaccinate well over half the population in just a few months against swine flu, which doctors call the 2009 H1N1 strain. That would be a feat. No more than 100 million Americans usually get vaccinated against regular winter flu, and never in such a short period. So the CDC is racing to compile a list of what's normal: 25,000 heart attacks every week; 14,000 to 19,000 miscarriages every week; 300 severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis every week. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,556160,00.html?test=latestnews
A BAN ON TEXTING IN ALL 50 STATES BY THE YEAR 2013: THAT'S THE GOAL OF A NEW CAMPAIGN JUST LAUNCHED BY TRIPLE A. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have laws that address text messaging by all drivers…two more states have laws that prohibit teens or other new drivers from texting while driving. In North Carolina: a ‘NO texting or emailing while driving’ law goes into effect starting December 1st. Violators could face a $100 dollar fine, plus court costs. The automobile club says its research finds that nearly 20% of U.S. drivers admit to texting while driving at least once in the last 30 days. But Triple A also finds that 80 to 90% of Americans would support a ban on texting while driving. http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5394218/
Surry County officials said a 5-year-old child near Pilot Mountain who was mauled by five dogs Friday is still in the hospital…but his condition has been upgraded to ‘Fair’ condition. Relatives of the boy said he jumped into the pen with five Rottweilers around feeding time on Friday. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21119584/detail.html
IRAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED A LONG-RANGE MISSILE. Today's test-firing follows the test-firing of several medium-range missiles over the weekend. Tehran announcing last week that it is building a second uranium enrichment plant. President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France have criticized Iran for not letting the United Nations know sooner that it was planning on building the facility.
The Philippines seeing some of the worst flooding in 40 years. The death toll in the northern Philippines has risen to 100. The tropical storm dumped more than a month's worth of rain in just 12 hours. The US is helping by sending money, plus troops and a military helicopter. The UN Children's Fund is also providing food and other aid.
A medical transport helicopter that crashed late Friday night near Charleston, SC killing all three people on board. A thunderstorm moved through the area shortly before the crash, according to the National Weather Service. Authorities have not said whether weather conditions contributed to the accident. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/27/medical-copter-crash-kills-three-storm-had-moved-t/
A MUSLIM PRAYER EVENT in DC over the weekend didn’t draw as many supporters as expected. Organizers had been anticipating up to 50 thousand Islamic worshippers. But Christian Post-dot-com reports that only about three thousand people were on hand for the event. Organizers of the Islam On Capitol Hill event said it was not a protest, but a day of prayer, devotion, and working together for the common good.
SPORTS NFL on Sunday:
Lions 19, Redskins 14…Detroit Lions getting their first regular season win since December 2007.
The Vikings remain unbeaten. Brett Favre throwing a TD with 2 seconds left. Minnesota over San Francisco…27 - 24
Monday Night Football: The Carolina Panthers vs The Dallas Cowboys
Gas prices keep coming down nationwide. In North Carolina…gas prices averaging around $2.39 a gallon.
The government is starting an unprecedented system to track possible side effects as mass H1N1 flu vaccinations begin next month. The idea is to detect any rare but real problems quickly, and explain the inevitable coincidences that are sure to cause some false alarms. "Every day, bad things happen to people. When you vaccinate a lot of people in a short period of time, some of those things are going to happen to some people by chance alone," said Dr. Daniel Salmon, a vaccine safety specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Health authorities hope to vaccinate well over half the population in just a few months against swine flu, which doctors call the 2009 H1N1 strain. That would be a feat. No more than 100 million Americans usually get vaccinated against regular winter flu, and never in such a short period. So the CDC is racing to compile a list of what's normal: 25,000 heart attacks every week; 14,000 to 19,000 miscarriages every week; 300 severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis every week. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,556160,00.html?test=latestnews
A BAN ON TEXTING IN ALL 50 STATES BY THE YEAR 2013: THAT'S THE GOAL OF A NEW CAMPAIGN JUST LAUNCHED BY TRIPLE A. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have laws that address text messaging by all drivers…two more states have laws that prohibit teens or other new drivers from texting while driving. In North Carolina: a ‘NO texting or emailing while driving’ law goes into effect starting December 1st. Violators could face a $100 dollar fine, plus court costs. The automobile club says its research finds that nearly 20% of U.S. drivers admit to texting while driving at least once in the last 30 days. But Triple A also finds that 80 to 90% of Americans would support a ban on texting while driving. http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5394218/
Surry County officials said a 5-year-old child near Pilot Mountain who was mauled by five dogs Friday is still in the hospital…but his condition has been upgraded to ‘Fair’ condition. Relatives of the boy said he jumped into the pen with five Rottweilers around feeding time on Friday. http://www.wxii12.com/news/21119584/detail.html
IRAN HAS SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED A LONG-RANGE MISSILE. Today's test-firing follows the test-firing of several medium-range missiles over the weekend. Tehran announcing last week that it is building a second uranium enrichment plant. President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France have criticized Iran for not letting the United Nations know sooner that it was planning on building the facility.
The Philippines seeing some of the worst flooding in 40 years. The death toll in the northern Philippines has risen to 100. The tropical storm dumped more than a month's worth of rain in just 12 hours. The US is helping by sending money, plus troops and a military helicopter. The UN Children's Fund is also providing food and other aid.
A medical transport helicopter that crashed late Friday night near Charleston, SC killing all three people on board. A thunderstorm moved through the area shortly before the crash, according to the National Weather Service. Authorities have not said whether weather conditions contributed to the accident. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/27/medical-copter-crash-kills-three-storm-had-moved-t/
A MUSLIM PRAYER EVENT in DC over the weekend didn’t draw as many supporters as expected. Organizers had been anticipating up to 50 thousand Islamic worshippers. But Christian Post-dot-com reports that only about three thousand people were on hand for the event. Organizers of the Islam On Capitol Hill event said it was not a protest, but a day of prayer, devotion, and working together for the common good.
SPORTS NFL on Sunday:
Lions 19, Redskins 14…Detroit Lions getting their first regular season win since December 2007.
The Vikings remain unbeaten. Brett Favre throwing a TD with 2 seconds left. Minnesota over San Francisco…27 - 24
Monday Night Football: The Carolina Panthers vs The Dallas Cowboys
9.25.2009
Flu Facts...
Special guests this morning (7:30 -8am) on the Morning Show:
Dr Chris Ohl
-Infectious Diseases specialists with Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Dr. Larry Givner
-Chief of pediatric medicine at Brenner Children’s Hospital
For more information about H1N1 Flu: www.wfubmc.edu/H1N1/links/
Dr Chris Ohl
-Infectious Diseases specialists with Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Dr. Larry Givner
-Chief of pediatric medicine at Brenner Children’s Hospital
For more information about H1N1 Flu: www.wfubmc.edu/H1N1/links/
Friday, September 25, 2009
Food, music and plenty of fun this weekend…
The annual Greek Festival going on in Greensboro
The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is located at 800 Westridge Road (corner of Westridge and Friendly Avenues).
Admission is $1 for adults. Children under 12 are Free.
http://www.dormition.nc.goarch.org/Events/
Mayberry Days going on through Sunday in Mt Airy
http://www.mayberrydays.org/
Less than a week away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe
(Wednesday, October 7th) online at www.wbfj.fm/
McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of Tylenol) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. The recall does not apply to Children's Tylenol Meltaways and Junior Strength Tylenol Meltaways…only to select lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products. Questions? Contact the McNeil Consumer Call Care Center at 1-800-962-5357
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subpchildinfantnews.inc
Get your flu shots or else? Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is requiring all faculty, staff, students and volunteers in the hospital and its subsidiaries be vaccinated for the flu, the hospital system announced Thursday. The new policy applies both to seasonal and the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccinations. Only employees with religious or medical reasons are exempt. The hospital said it provides flu vaccines free of charge to its staff and students. Seasonal flu vaccinations began Thursday. Medical center officials said they fear that, without the mandate, a staffing shortage could cripple the hospital's ability to treat patients. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-wfubmc-flu-shots-090924,0,7782472.story
The cleanup at Oak Ridge Elementary school will take longer than expected and students will not be allowed back inside the school until at least December. At last night's school board meeting, officials were told that the mold cleanup is taking longer than originally thought.
The school was closed earlier this year after mold was discovered inside the school. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-mold-cleanup-090925,0,5077197.story
RESEARCHERS SAY THEY HAVE MADE A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AIDS VACCINE. A group of scientists in Thailand says a six-year trial has shown that a combination of drugs reduced the risk of the HIV infection.
The US is hosting leaders of the world's 20 wealthiest nations for the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh. President Obama is expected to expand the list of countries that tackle global economic and climate change issues. The G-20, comprised of 19 industrial and emerging-market countries plus the European Union, will supersede the smaller Group of Eight nations…as the go-to group for solving the world's economic ills. The event draws to a close this evening. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/25/obama-announce-expansion-global-cooperation/
U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG WAS ADMITTED TO A WASHINGTON, DC HOSPITAL THURSDAY EVENING. The 76-year old justice fell ill in her chambers. Her symptoms reportedly improved after being attended to by a court physician but she was admitted to a local hospital as a precaution.
A terror suspect accused of plotting the bombing of a skyscraper in Dallas, Texas, drew authorities' scrutiny because of his violent posts on an extremist chat site, court papers indicate. The suspect, a 19-year-old Jordanian, was arrested Thursday in a sting operation, the FBI said.
The suspect who entered the US illegally and lived in Texas, tried to set off an explosive attached to a vehicle at the base of the 60-story Fountain Place office tower. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/25/texas.terror.arrest/index.html
High School Football:
East Davidson at Ledford
West Davidson at N Davidson
HP Central vs East Forsyth
Reynolds vs SW Guilford
College Football: Saturday
Noon: North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech
2 p.m.: Wake Forest vs. Boston College
3:30: Samford vs. Appalachian
6 p.m.: WSSU vs. South Carolina State
NASCAR: Racing in Martinsville on Sunday
The annual Greek Festival going on in Greensboro
The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is located at 800 Westridge Road (corner of Westridge and Friendly Avenues).
Admission is $1 for adults. Children under 12 are Free.
http://www.dormition.nc.goarch.org/Events/
Mayberry Days going on through Sunday in Mt Airy
http://www.mayberrydays.org/
Less than a week away from the start of the Dixie Classic Fair
Details about the grand stand concert with NeedToBreathe
(Wednesday, October 7th) online at www.wbfj.fm/
McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of Tylenol) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. The recall does not apply to Children's Tylenol Meltaways and Junior Strength Tylenol Meltaways…only to select lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products. Questions? Contact the McNeil Consumer Call Care Center at 1-800-962-5357
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subpchildinfantnews.inc
Get your flu shots or else? Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is requiring all faculty, staff, students and volunteers in the hospital and its subsidiaries be vaccinated for the flu, the hospital system announced Thursday. The new policy applies both to seasonal and the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccinations. Only employees with religious or medical reasons are exempt. The hospital said it provides flu vaccines free of charge to its staff and students. Seasonal flu vaccinations began Thursday. Medical center officials said they fear that, without the mandate, a staffing shortage could cripple the hospital's ability to treat patients. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-wfubmc-flu-shots-090924,0,7782472.story
The cleanup at Oak Ridge Elementary school will take longer than expected and students will not be allowed back inside the school until at least December. At last night's school board meeting, officials were told that the mold cleanup is taking longer than originally thought.
The school was closed earlier this year after mold was discovered inside the school. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-mold-cleanup-090925,0,5077197.story
RESEARCHERS SAY THEY HAVE MADE A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AIDS VACCINE. A group of scientists in Thailand says a six-year trial has shown that a combination of drugs reduced the risk of the HIV infection.
The US is hosting leaders of the world's 20 wealthiest nations for the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh. President Obama is expected to expand the list of countries that tackle global economic and climate change issues. The G-20, comprised of 19 industrial and emerging-market countries plus the European Union, will supersede the smaller Group of Eight nations…as the go-to group for solving the world's economic ills. The event draws to a close this evening. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/25/obama-announce-expansion-global-cooperation/
U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG WAS ADMITTED TO A WASHINGTON, DC HOSPITAL THURSDAY EVENING. The 76-year old justice fell ill in her chambers. Her symptoms reportedly improved after being attended to by a court physician but she was admitted to a local hospital as a precaution.
A terror suspect accused of plotting the bombing of a skyscraper in Dallas, Texas, drew authorities' scrutiny because of his violent posts on an extremist chat site, court papers indicate. The suspect, a 19-year-old Jordanian, was arrested Thursday in a sting operation, the FBI said.
The suspect who entered the US illegally and lived in Texas, tried to set off an explosive attached to a vehicle at the base of the 60-story Fountain Place office tower. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/25/texas.terror.arrest/index.html
High School Football:
East Davidson at Ledford
West Davidson at N Davidson
HP Central vs East Forsyth
Reynolds vs SW Guilford
College Football: Saturday
Noon: North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech
2 p.m.: Wake Forest vs. Boston College
3:30: Samford vs. Appalachian
6 p.m.: WSSU vs. South Carolina State
NASCAR: Racing in Martinsville on Sunday
9.24.2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Recall: McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the makers of Tylenol) is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products that were manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008. The recall does not apply to Children's Tylenol Meltaways and Junior Strength Tylenol Meltaways…only to select lots of Children's and Infants' TYLENOL® liquid products. Questions? Contact the McNeil Consumer Call Care Center at 1-800-962-5357 Or on the web: http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subpchildinfantnews.inc
Volunteers from the Greensboro and Winston-Salem Salvation Army are in Northern Georgia to provide meals and other aid to flood victims. The Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Units from Greensboro and Winston-Salem are capable of preparing 3,000 meals over the next week.
(FYI) Flooding across northern Georgia is blamed for at least 10 deaths. Damage due to flooding across northern Georgia is estimated at $250 million dollars.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-salvation-army-georgia-090923,0,6313249.story
One NC County makes the divorce list? According to census figures released this week. Rockingham County is one of the U.S. counties with the highest percentage of divorced residents. Fifteen percent of Rockingham County residents are divorced, more than the national average of 10.7 percent and the N.C. average of 10.3 percent. Three of the top 10 counties are in Florida.
Newly released census figures show that while the number of unmarried people continued its 10-year climb. The number of married people in the US rose by nearly 6 million last year. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/24/divorce-america-nc-county-makes-list/
Forsyth Technical Community College will add a new 20,000-square-foot addition to its nursing and allied health facilities. The extra space is allowing Forsyth Tech to add new programs and increase enrollment in the state's largest community college health technology program.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 2pm today and is open to the public
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/21/daily29.html
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
A GROUP OF CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA ARE BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF FORMING WHAT THEY CALL AN "ALTERNATIVE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP". The move is in response to a controversial vote that was cast at the ELCA's biennial convention last month. That vote cleared the way for ELCA clergy living in same-gender relationships to serve in the denomination. It also approved the blessing of same-gender unions. The effort to form an alternative fellowship is being organized by the group Lutheran Coalition for Reform, or Lutheran CORE. The group is holding a planning meeting in Indianapolis this weekend.
Singer / songwriter Matthew West recently helped distribute shoe boxes to children in Columbia (South America) through Operation Christmas Child.
Matthew West is the official spokesperson for Operation Christmas Child a ministry division of Samaritan’s Purse. During this Fall’s "The Motions Tour", Matthew will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week will be November 16 - 23, 2009
Look for the OCC link online at www.wbfj.fm
Leaders of the world’s 20 wealthiest nations are gathering in Pittsburgh today. The G-20 economic summit continues through Friday.
Police in Greensboro schools are armed with Tasers for the first time, but school officials were slow to find out. The Guilford County school board will likely debate the taser issue at its meeting tonight. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/23/article/school_police_carry_tasers_told_no_one
Actress Andie MacDowell (who starred in movies such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Groundhog Day") is raising awareness about the mass sexual assault of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo through screening of the documentary "The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo." MacDowell has been holding screenings of the documentary at her western North Carolina home. The documentary will now be shown to a larger audience over the next couple of days…at the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville.
FYI: The screenings will benefit Our Voice, an Asheville organization that assists rape victims.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/sns-ap-nc--people-macdowell,0,1919028.story
Coke still has ‘It’…For the ninth consecutive year, The Coca-Cola Company remains the most ‘valueable’ brand in the world. Atlanta-based Coke is the world’s largest beverage bottler. Source: BusinessWeek and Interbran
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily55.html
Volunteers from the Greensboro and Winston-Salem Salvation Army are in Northern Georgia to provide meals and other aid to flood victims. The Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Units from Greensboro and Winston-Salem are capable of preparing 3,000 meals over the next week.
(FYI) Flooding across northern Georgia is blamed for at least 10 deaths. Damage due to flooding across northern Georgia is estimated at $250 million dollars.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-salvation-army-georgia-090923,0,6313249.story
One NC County makes the divorce list? According to census figures released this week. Rockingham County is one of the U.S. counties with the highest percentage of divorced residents. Fifteen percent of Rockingham County residents are divorced, more than the national average of 10.7 percent and the N.C. average of 10.3 percent. Three of the top 10 counties are in Florida.
Newly released census figures show that while the number of unmarried people continued its 10-year climb. The number of married people in the US rose by nearly 6 million last year. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/24/divorce-america-nc-county-makes-list/
Forsyth Technical Community College will add a new 20,000-square-foot addition to its nursing and allied health facilities. The extra space is allowing Forsyth Tech to add new programs and increase enrollment in the state's largest community college health technology program.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 2pm today and is open to the public
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/21/daily29.html
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
A GROUP OF CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA ARE BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF FORMING WHAT THEY CALL AN "ALTERNATIVE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP". The move is in response to a controversial vote that was cast at the ELCA's biennial convention last month. That vote cleared the way for ELCA clergy living in same-gender relationships to serve in the denomination. It also approved the blessing of same-gender unions. The effort to form an alternative fellowship is being organized by the group Lutheran Coalition for Reform, or Lutheran CORE. The group is holding a planning meeting in Indianapolis this weekend.
Singer / songwriter Matthew West recently helped distribute shoe boxes to children in Columbia (South America) through Operation Christmas Child.
Matthew West is the official spokesperson for Operation Christmas Child a ministry division of Samaritan’s Purse. During this Fall’s "The Motions Tour", Matthew will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week will be November 16 - 23, 2009
Look for the OCC link online at www.wbfj.fm
Leaders of the world’s 20 wealthiest nations are gathering in Pittsburgh today. The G-20 economic summit continues through Friday.
Police in Greensboro schools are armed with Tasers for the first time, but school officials were slow to find out. The Guilford County school board will likely debate the taser issue at its meeting tonight. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/23/article/school_police_carry_tasers_told_no_one
Actress Andie MacDowell (who starred in movies such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Groundhog Day") is raising awareness about the mass sexual assault of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo through screening of the documentary "The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo." MacDowell has been holding screenings of the documentary at her western North Carolina home. The documentary will now be shown to a larger audience over the next couple of days…at the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville.
FYI: The screenings will benefit Our Voice, an Asheville organization that assists rape victims.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/sns-ap-nc--people-macdowell,0,1919028.story
Coke still has ‘It’…For the ninth consecutive year, The Coca-Cola Company remains the most ‘valueable’ brand in the world. Atlanta-based Coke is the world’s largest beverage bottler. Source: BusinessWeek and Interbran
http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily55.html
9.23.2009
Help Fight Child Trafficking
Guests: Heather Blackerby and Anna Church
Heather is the Anti-Trafficking Case Manager with World Relief / North Carolina
The Greensboro SCTN Walk is this weekend...
Saturday morning (Sept 26)
Location Oak Ridge Town Park
To register: Go to www.SCTNow.org
and click on Sign-Up Now
Remember to choose World Relief North Carolina
as a partner organization when you register.
Contact Heather Blackerby at World Relief (336) 887-9007
Heather is the Anti-Trafficking Case Manager with World Relief / North Carolina
The Greensboro SCTN Walk is this weekend...
Saturday morning (Sept 26)
Location Oak Ridge Town Park
To register: Go to www.SCTNow.org
and click on Sign-Up Now
Remember to choose World Relief North Carolina
as a partner organization when you register.
Contact Heather Blackerby at World Relief (336) 887-9007
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
See You At The Pole
Thanks to everyone who participated this morning. We received lots of calls and an estimated 1,500 students (plus parents, teachers, youth leaders and others) participated.
The year's theme: ‘Engage’
“Go and pray to God for me and for the people“ 2 Kings 22:13a (The Message)
Plan ahead for 2010...http://www.syatp.com/home/
A metal manufacturing company is bringing 45 new jobs to Mt Airy. Central States Manufacturing makes metal building products for commercial and residential customers. Not including benefits, the new jobs will pay an average annual wage of more than $40,000. http://www.centralstatesmfg.com/ http://www.wxii12.com/money/21065781/detail.html
Gas prices continue to come down. Triple A saying that the national average price for regular unleaded has fallen…nine cents from one month ago. Last year at this time, the national average was three dollars-and-74 cents a gallon.
9 deaths have been blamed on flooding in Georgia. Numerous roads and bridges are still closed.
A ‘boil water advisory’ is still in effect in some places. Classes in three school districts are cancelled today because of flooding. The governor of Georgia has declared a state of emergency in 17 counties.
Two Triad Hospitals are taking measures to prevent the spread of the Flu. Moses Cone Health System is ‘banning’ kids younger than 18 from entering its facilities as visitors during the flu season. Last week, Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem closed the sixth floor intensive care units to visitors under the age of 18 and restricted the area to parents and primary caregivers only. Moses Cone also is urging the general public NOT to visit if they don’t feel well or have had a fever in the past 24 hours.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/22/article/cone_bars_young_visitors_because_of_flu_concerns
President Obama will deliver his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly later today. The president will lay out a new direction for American foreign policy.
Pace Airlines CEO William Rodgers was released from jail late last night after being arrested on charges of knowingly canceling health insurance for Pace employees…without providing the required 45-day notice. The Department of Insurance stating that Rodgers is charged with one count of willful failure to pay group health insurance premiums. Additional charges are pending.
Last week, Pace airlines advised the FCC it had temporarily ceased operations at its headquarters at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem. An informational meeting for Pace employees has been scheduled for next Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joel Coliseum. More information can be found at the NCDOI's Web site.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-pace-airlines-ceo-arrested-090922,0,4324263.story
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
Thanks to everyone who participated this morning. We received lots of calls and an estimated 1,500 students (plus parents, teachers, youth leaders and others) participated.
The year's theme: ‘Engage’
“Go and pray to God for me and for the people“ 2 Kings 22:13a (The Message)
Plan ahead for 2010...http://www.syatp.com/home/
A metal manufacturing company is bringing 45 new jobs to Mt Airy. Central States Manufacturing makes metal building products for commercial and residential customers. Not including benefits, the new jobs will pay an average annual wage of more than $40,000. http://www.centralstatesmfg.com/ http://www.wxii12.com/money/21065781/detail.html
Gas prices continue to come down. Triple A saying that the national average price for regular unleaded has fallen…nine cents from one month ago. Last year at this time, the national average was three dollars-and-74 cents a gallon.
9 deaths have been blamed on flooding in Georgia. Numerous roads and bridges are still closed.
A ‘boil water advisory’ is still in effect in some places. Classes in three school districts are cancelled today because of flooding. The governor of Georgia has declared a state of emergency in 17 counties.
Two Triad Hospitals are taking measures to prevent the spread of the Flu. Moses Cone Health System is ‘banning’ kids younger than 18 from entering its facilities as visitors during the flu season. Last week, Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem closed the sixth floor intensive care units to visitors under the age of 18 and restricted the area to parents and primary caregivers only. Moses Cone also is urging the general public NOT to visit if they don’t feel well or have had a fever in the past 24 hours.
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/22/article/cone_bars_young_visitors_because_of_flu_concerns
President Obama will deliver his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly later today. The president will lay out a new direction for American foreign policy.
Pace Airlines CEO William Rodgers was released from jail late last night after being arrested on charges of knowingly canceling health insurance for Pace employees…without providing the required 45-day notice. The Department of Insurance stating that Rodgers is charged with one count of willful failure to pay group health insurance premiums. Additional charges are pending.
Last week, Pace airlines advised the FCC it had temporarily ceased operations at its headquarters at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem. An informational meeting for Pace employees has been scheduled for next Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joel Coliseum. More information can be found at the NCDOI's Web site.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-pace-airlines-ceo-arrested-090922,0,4324263.story
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
9.22.2009
WBFJ Mall Concert
Join us today at Hanes Mall
Belk Court (noon) FREE...
Josh Wilson
http://www.myspace.com/joshwilson
Mandisa
http://mandisa.sparrowrecords.com/
Belk Court (noon) FREE...
Josh Wilson
http://www.myspace.com/joshwilson
Mandisa
http://mandisa.sparrowrecords.com/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Fall (or Autumn) arrives this afternoon at 5:18pm :)
Traffic Update: (Greensboro)
Law Enforcement will be out in force along Wendover Avenue today reminding drivers of the 45 mph speed limit.
See You At The Pole…on Wednesday
An annual event where students are encouraged to gather at their school’s flag pole…and pray. Don’t forget to call or email your ‘See You At The Pole’ praise reports tomorrow morning.
Details about See You At The Pole http://www.syatp.com/
After a 10 month odyssey, construction on the new Downtown Baseball Stadium will likely resume by the end of the week. The developer of Winston-Salem Dash stadium, Billy Prim, says financing arrangements for the ballpark are now complete. Winston-Salem city leaders discussed the ballpark at Monday night's city council meeting. In exchange for the city's additional financial involvement, the city will own the stadium and lease it back to Prim. The Dash stadium should be complete by March and be ready for baseball season in April.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=130670&catid=57
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/22/220020/money-ready-for-ballpark/news/
THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN 17 COUNTIES BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING. Flood watches and warnings remain in effect across northern and central Georgia. More heavy rain is in the forecast.
**Six people have lost their lives including a 2 year old boy who was swept away after flood waters ripped him away from his father’s arms. The boy’s parents and another one year old son were later rescued. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090922/D9AS4NV00.html
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
You may call this new fashion a ‘Tie-Pod’. British Men’s clothing designer ‘Thomas Pink’ has introduced a necktie with a special pocket for an I-Pod or mp3 player. The new high tech tie has a small pocket and an extra loop stitched onto the back of the tie to hold an iPod or similar device and to harness the wire for its earbuds. Price?
Police, fire and EMS workers responded to a report yesterday afternoon of a woman lying face down on top of a billboard near the intersection of MLK and North Trade Street in Winston-Salem. Well, the sleeping "woman" was actually a mannequin placed there to promote an art exhibit. No one was charged in the incident. Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art http://www.secca.org/exhibitions.html
SPORTS: (NFL) The Colts over the Dolphins…27 - 23
Traffic Update: (Greensboro)
Law Enforcement will be out in force along Wendover Avenue today reminding drivers of the 45 mph speed limit.
See You At The Pole…on Wednesday
An annual event where students are encouraged to gather at their school’s flag pole…and pray. Don’t forget to call or email your ‘See You At The Pole’ praise reports tomorrow morning.
Details about See You At The Pole http://www.syatp.com/
After a 10 month odyssey, construction on the new Downtown Baseball Stadium will likely resume by the end of the week. The developer of Winston-Salem Dash stadium, Billy Prim, says financing arrangements for the ballpark are now complete. Winston-Salem city leaders discussed the ballpark at Monday night's city council meeting. In exchange for the city's additional financial involvement, the city will own the stadium and lease it back to Prim. The Dash stadium should be complete by March and be ready for baseball season in April.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=130670&catid=57
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/22/220020/money-ready-for-ballpark/news/
THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN 17 COUNTIES BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING. Flood watches and warnings remain in effect across northern and central Georgia. More heavy rain is in the forecast.
**Six people have lost their lives including a 2 year old boy who was swept away after flood waters ripped him away from his father’s arms. The boy’s parents and another one year old son were later rescued. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090922/D9AS4NV00.html
Reminder: Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children updated with the T-Dap vaccination. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
You may call this new fashion a ‘Tie-Pod’. British Men’s clothing designer ‘Thomas Pink’ has introduced a necktie with a special pocket for an I-Pod or mp3 player. The new high tech tie has a small pocket and an extra loop stitched onto the back of the tie to hold an iPod or similar device and to harness the wire for its earbuds. Price?
Police, fire and EMS workers responded to a report yesterday afternoon of a woman lying face down on top of a billboard near the intersection of MLK and North Trade Street in Winston-Salem. Well, the sleeping "woman" was actually a mannequin placed there to promote an art exhibit. No one was charged in the incident. Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art http://www.secca.org/exhibitions.html
SPORTS: (NFL) The Colts over the Dolphins…27 - 23
9.21.2009
Self Defense tips
Guest: Allen Branch with Fitness One Training Systems
Did you know?
-Young people aged 12 - 24 are most often the victims of a violent crime
-When confronted by a dangerous person, would you...Fight or Flight?
-Is BEST offence is a great defense?
For more information about 'Krav Maga' or the many other programs offered at Fitness One Training Systems visit their website: www.myfitnessone.com/
Email Allen at trainer@myfitnessone.com
Check out Allen's self defense demonstration with Verne from the WBFJ Morning Show
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2009/09/self-defense-tips-with-allen-branch.html
Did you know?
-Young people aged 12 - 24 are most often the victims of a violent crime
-When confronted by a dangerous person, would you...Fight or Flight?
-Is BEST offence is a great defense?
For more information about 'Krav Maga' or the many other programs offered at Fitness One Training Systems visit their website: www.myfitnessone.com/
Email Allen at trainer@myfitnessone.com
Check out Allen's self defense demonstration with Verne from the WBFJ Morning Show
http://tamiwithani.blogspot.com/2009/09/self-defense-tips-with-allen-branch.html
Monday, September 21, 2009
A ‘Flood Watch’ continues for the central and southern mountains through this evening. Cities included: Asheville, Hendersonville and Marion.
FYI: First Day of Fall (Autumn) at 5:18pm on Tuesday
‘International Day of Peace’
Several activities are planned this week to mark International Day of Peace, which was established by a U.N. resolution in 1981 and is celebrated each year on Sept. 21.
Today: There will be an observance from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, at 100 N. Main Street in Winston-Salem. Also, there will be an interfaith service at Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green Street from 7 to 8 p.m. in Winston-Salem.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/21/international-day-of-peace-observed/news-regional/
The Winston-Salem City Council will decide later today whether to give Billy Prim, the developer of the new downtown baseball stadium, more time to reach a financing agreement on construction. The city council could decide to withdraw its $15 million dollar investment into the stadium. No work has been done on the stadium for almost seven months while the city worked to solve financing problems with the team's owner.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-winston-deadline-090921,0,2511176.story
Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children vaccinated before they’ll be kept out of public school. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving Dannon Activia and DanActive yogurt products. The lawsuit alleges that Dannon falsely advertised the health benefits of its "probiotic" yogurt and dairy products.
The company has agreed to set up a $35-million fund to reimburse consumers who bought the products. The refund program for customers who bought Activia and DanActive yogurts will pay up to $100 per customer, depending on how much yogurt each bought.
Details about the settlement: http://www.csgrr.com/Dannon/
General Stanley McChrystal, the top US Commander in Afghanistan, is reportedly warning that the Allied military effort in Afghanistan will likely fail…unless more troops are not deployed within the next year. President Obama is weighing the option of sending more troops.
Potential President candidate in 20-12? Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee won a ‘straw poll’ of Conservative Voters taken at the Values Voter Summit in DC over the weekend. Huckabee won the contest with about 28% of the vote. Attendance at the Values Voter Summit (sponsored by the Family Research Council) was more than double than what the group expected.
Prime Time Emmy awards last night: http://www.emmys.org/
Winners included: Best drama -"Mad Men", Best comedy series - "30 Rock", "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" - Best variety, music or comedy series and "The Amazing Race" - won in the reality-competition category
SPORTS: NFL… Falcons over the Panthers…28 – 20
The Giants Beat Cowboys 33-31 on a Last-second field goal. The largest regular-season crowd in NFL history (over 105,000 on hand last night) at the new home of the Cowboys.
NASCAR: Mark Martin winning in New Hampshire. 5th win of the season for the 50 year old.
FYI: First Day of Fall (Autumn) at 5:18pm on Tuesday
‘International Day of Peace’
Several activities are planned this week to mark International Day of Peace, which was established by a U.N. resolution in 1981 and is celebrated each year on Sept. 21.
Today: There will be an observance from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, at 100 N. Main Street in Winston-Salem. Also, there will be an interfaith service at Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 S. Green Street from 7 to 8 p.m. in Winston-Salem.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/21/international-day-of-peace-observed/news-regional/
The Winston-Salem City Council will decide later today whether to give Billy Prim, the developer of the new downtown baseball stadium, more time to reach a financing agreement on construction. The city council could decide to withdraw its $15 million dollar investment into the stadium. No work has been done on the stadium for almost seven months while the city worked to solve financing problems with the team's owner.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-winston-deadline-090921,0,2511176.story
Parents of sixth-graders have until Friday to get your children vaccinated before they’ll be kept out of public school. State law (which took effect last year) requires every sixth-grader entering school after August 1st or any student who turned 12 on or after that date, to receive a T-dap booster. FYI: There is an exception for parents who cite religious beliefs for not vaccinating their child. http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/20/article/sixth_graders_have_till_friday_to_get_booster
A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving Dannon Activia and DanActive yogurt products. The lawsuit alleges that Dannon falsely advertised the health benefits of its "probiotic" yogurt and dairy products.
The company has agreed to set up a $35-million fund to reimburse consumers who bought the products. The refund program for customers who bought Activia and DanActive yogurts will pay up to $100 per customer, depending on how much yogurt each bought.
Details about the settlement: http://www.csgrr.com/Dannon/
General Stanley McChrystal, the top US Commander in Afghanistan, is reportedly warning that the Allied military effort in Afghanistan will likely fail…unless more troops are not deployed within the next year. President Obama is weighing the option of sending more troops.
Potential President candidate in 20-12? Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee won a ‘straw poll’ of Conservative Voters taken at the Values Voter Summit in DC over the weekend. Huckabee won the contest with about 28% of the vote. Attendance at the Values Voter Summit (sponsored by the Family Research Council) was more than double than what the group expected.
Prime Time Emmy awards last night: http://www.emmys.org/
Winners included: Best drama -"Mad Men", Best comedy series - "30 Rock", "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" - Best variety, music or comedy series and "The Amazing Race" - won in the reality-competition category
SPORTS: NFL… Falcons over the Panthers…28 – 20
The Giants Beat Cowboys 33-31 on a Last-second field goal. The largest regular-season crowd in NFL history (over 105,000 on hand last night) at the new home of the Cowboys.
NASCAR: Mark Martin winning in New Hampshire. 5th win of the season for the 50 year old.
9.18.2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Update: Historic Bethabara park has cancelled their annual "Apple Fest" due to wet grounds because of all of the rain the past few days.
The residents of Lake Lure are planning a memorial service for Patrick Swayze, the star of "Dirty Dancing," which was filmed in their western North Carolina community. Swayze died Monday after a 20-month fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. The Swayze memorial service will take place tomorrow at 7pm at Firefly Cove, a housing development that was Camp Chimney Rock when "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. The memorial service is FREE. Donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. “Dirty Dancing” was released in 1987. http://www.wxii12.com/news/20968157/detail.html
The final episode of the “Guiding Light” will air later today on CBS. "Guiding Light” debuted on the radio on January 25, 1937. On June 30th, 1952, the radio program "Guiding Light" made the transition to television on CBS. FYI: When “Guiding Light” started on radio, the show centered around a minister who kept a ‘light’ on in his study where his parishioners would come to seek guidance. "Let's Make A Deal" hosted by Wayne Brady will appear in this time slot.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=130376
Do you have a drawer full of old electronics (like an old cell phone) or something bigger…check out Gazelle.com. Gazelle.com, which started back in 2006, pays cash for used electronics -- ranging from TVs to video game consoles to computers…and then either resells or recycles the items. For example: Four-year-old laptops can fetch as much as $200, and fourth-generation iPods can score nearly $100. www.Gazelle.com
All day Friday and Saturday, bring your non-perishable food donations to Starbucks locations in Forsyth County and receive a drink special. www.hungernwnc.org
Event: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” happening Saturday morning (Sept 19) starting at the Family Services Gateway center (in WS) to bring awareness about sexual assult and domestic violence.
www.fsifamily.org
The downtown Greensboro YWCA is for sale. Asking price…$2.9 million dollars fro the 23,000 square foot building and land. The YWCA has been operating at a deficit in recent years. They are seeking a new, smaller office location. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily42.html
A High School football coach in Kentucky has been found NOT guilty in the heat related death of one of his players last August. Coach Jason Stinson had been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a 15-year old player. The boy collapsed during practice and passed away three days later.
A judge in Pensacola, Florida ruled that NEITHER A FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NOR THE SCHOOL'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WILL BE GOING TO JAIL FOR SAYING A BLESSING OVER A MEAL. A previous court order against praying in school was issued in 2008 as a result of an agreement with the ACLU…that barred the staff of Pace High School from praying publicly at the school. If the judge had not cleared the two men in Thursday's proceedings, they could have faced six months in jail and a five thousand dollar fine.
FYI: Both men were represented by the Christian legal rights group Liberty Counsel
The US House has approved a measure that would cut off federal funding to the liberal community activist group ACORN. A similar bill was passed by the Senate earlier this week. ACORN came under fire for questionable voter recruiting practices during Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Just recently, undercover filmmakers videotaped ACORN workers directing them on how to carry out various types of illegal activities.
SPORTS…
Friday Night Football:
Thomasville at Davie
East Wilkes at Starmount
College Football:
Wake Forest hosting Elon (6:30pm)
Carolina hosting ECU (noon)
NASCAR: New Hampshire (Sun @ 2pm)
The residents of Lake Lure are planning a memorial service for Patrick Swayze, the star of "Dirty Dancing," which was filmed in their western North Carolina community. Swayze died Monday after a 20-month fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. The Swayze memorial service will take place tomorrow at 7pm at Firefly Cove, a housing development that was Camp Chimney Rock when "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. The memorial service is FREE. Donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. “Dirty Dancing” was released in 1987. http://www.wxii12.com/news/20968157/detail.html
The final episode of the “Guiding Light” will air later today on CBS. "Guiding Light” debuted on the radio on January 25, 1937. On June 30th, 1952, the radio program "Guiding Light" made the transition to television on CBS. FYI: When “Guiding Light” started on radio, the show centered around a minister who kept a ‘light’ on in his study where his parishioners would come to seek guidance. "Let's Make A Deal" hosted by Wayne Brady will appear in this time slot.
http://www.digtriad.com/news/local_state/article.aspx?storyid=130376
Do you have a drawer full of old electronics (like an old cell phone) or something bigger…check out Gazelle.com. Gazelle.com, which started back in 2006, pays cash for used electronics -- ranging from TVs to video game consoles to computers…and then either resells or recycles the items. For example: Four-year-old laptops can fetch as much as $200, and fourth-generation iPods can score nearly $100. www.Gazelle.com
All day Friday and Saturday, bring your non-perishable food donations to Starbucks locations in Forsyth County and receive a drink special. www.hungernwnc.org
Event: “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” happening Saturday morning (Sept 19) starting at the Family Services Gateway center (in WS) to bring awareness about sexual assult and domestic violence.
www.fsifamily.org
The downtown Greensboro YWCA is for sale. Asking price…$2.9 million dollars fro the 23,000 square foot building and land. The YWCA has been operating at a deficit in recent years. They are seeking a new, smaller office location. http://triad.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily42.html
A High School football coach in Kentucky has been found NOT guilty in the heat related death of one of his players last August. Coach Jason Stinson had been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a 15-year old player. The boy collapsed during practice and passed away three days later.
A judge in Pensacola, Florida ruled that NEITHER A FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NOR THE SCHOOL'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WILL BE GOING TO JAIL FOR SAYING A BLESSING OVER A MEAL. A previous court order against praying in school was issued in 2008 as a result of an agreement with the ACLU…that barred the staff of Pace High School from praying publicly at the school. If the judge had not cleared the two men in Thursday's proceedings, they could have faced six months in jail and a five thousand dollar fine.
FYI: Both men were represented by the Christian legal rights group Liberty Counsel
The US House has approved a measure that would cut off federal funding to the liberal community activist group ACORN. A similar bill was passed by the Senate earlier this week. ACORN came under fire for questionable voter recruiting practices during Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Just recently, undercover filmmakers videotaped ACORN workers directing them on how to carry out various types of illegal activities.
SPORTS…
Friday Night Football:
Thomasville at Davie
East Wilkes at Starmount
College Football:
Wake Forest hosting Elon (6:30pm)
Carolina hosting ECU (noon)
NASCAR: New Hampshire (Sun @ 2pm)
9.17.2009
Topics discussed this morning...
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
Guest: Tim Morris tim@pronetdesigns.net
Check out these links…
www.netsmartz.org
www.pcmag.com
CBC Day Retreats - offering a brief ‘oasis’ to anyone in full or part-time ministry
Guest: Andy Bowersox – Director with CBC Day Retreats
Contact Andy at (828) 898-3093
On The web: www.cbcdayretreats.com/
Guest: Tim Morris tim@pronetdesigns.net
Check out these links…
www.netsmartz.org
www.pcmag.com
CBC Day Retreats - offering a brief ‘oasis’ to anyone in full or part-time ministry
Guest: Andy Bowersox – Director with CBC Day Retreats
Contact Andy at (828) 898-3093
On The web: www.cbcdayretreats.com/
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Based on a DNA match, police are expected to make an arrest ‘soon’ in the death of 24-year-old Annie Le, a Yale University graduate student who was murdered last week. A news conference is scheduled for later this morning.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,551200,00.html
The state Board of Community Colleges' policy committee is considering a new policy that would allow illegal immigrants into community colleges if they graduated from a U.S. high school in North Carolina. A vote by the full community colleges board could come Friday.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/17/community-college-heads-decide-admission-illegal-i/
Mary Travers a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died. Travers died from side effects of treatment from a bone-marrow transplant after battling leukemia. She was 72.
President Obama is weighing the option of whether to send more troops into Afghanistan.
Also…The Wall Street Journal says the Obama administration is planning on shelving plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
Former President Jimmy Carter re-iterated yesterday that he believes racism is an issue for President Obama in trying to lead the country. In a response…Michael Steele, the first African-American to chair the Republican National Committee, denied Carter’s comment that race is fueling protests. "President Carter is flat-out wrong," Steele said in a statement. "This isn't about race. It is about policy."
The average price of a hotel room in the U.S. fell 17% in the first six months of 2009, according to the latest Hotels.com ‘Hotel Price Index’. The average room rate in the U.S. cost, on average, $115 a night in the first half of the year, down from $139 in 2008. http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily24.html
Kevin Skinner, the singing chicken farmer from Kentucky, was voted the winner "America's Got Talent." Skinner was awarded $1 million grand prize and a headlining spot at a Las Vegas show. Susan Boyle made her U.S. TV singing debut last night before the winner was announced.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/20955585/detail.html
‘Homeschool Days’ going on Friday (Sept 18) at Old Salem. Special events are plan. For more information, call the Old Salem Visitors Center at (336) 721-7350 http://www.oldsalem.org/index.php?id=353
FYI: A Memorial service for Christopher Raynor of Raleigh will be held this evening (September 17th) at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh. A graveside service to be held Friday at 11am at Raleigh Memorial Park. Raynor died last Saturday morning after being ejected from the car he was riding in. He was going to a breakfast on his wedding day. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Second Chance Pet Adoption Foundation. Chris Raynor Memorial Fund, PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?page=notice&pid=132849846
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,551200,00.html
The state Board of Community Colleges' policy committee is considering a new policy that would allow illegal immigrants into community colleges if they graduated from a U.S. high school in North Carolina. A vote by the full community colleges board could come Friday.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/17/community-college-heads-decide-admission-illegal-i/
Mary Travers a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died. Travers died from side effects of treatment from a bone-marrow transplant after battling leukemia. She was 72.
President Obama is weighing the option of whether to send more troops into Afghanistan.
Also…The Wall Street Journal says the Obama administration is planning on shelving plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
Former President Jimmy Carter re-iterated yesterday that he believes racism is an issue for President Obama in trying to lead the country. In a response…Michael Steele, the first African-American to chair the Republican National Committee, denied Carter’s comment that race is fueling protests. "President Carter is flat-out wrong," Steele said in a statement. "This isn't about race. It is about policy."
The average price of a hotel room in the U.S. fell 17% in the first six months of 2009, according to the latest Hotels.com ‘Hotel Price Index’. The average room rate in the U.S. cost, on average, $115 a night in the first half of the year, down from $139 in 2008. http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/stories/2009/09/14/daily24.html
Kevin Skinner, the singing chicken farmer from Kentucky, was voted the winner "America's Got Talent." Skinner was awarded $1 million grand prize and a headlining spot at a Las Vegas show. Susan Boyle made her U.S. TV singing debut last night before the winner was announced.
http://www.wxii12.com/entertainment/20955585/detail.html
‘Homeschool Days’ going on Friday (Sept 18) at Old Salem. Special events are plan. For more information, call the Old Salem Visitors Center at (336) 721-7350 http://www.oldsalem.org/index.php?id=353
FYI: A Memorial service for Christopher Raynor of Raleigh will be held this evening (September 17th) at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh. A graveside service to be held Friday at 11am at Raleigh Memorial Park. Raynor died last Saturday morning after being ejected from the car he was riding in. He was going to a breakfast on his wedding day. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Second Chance Pet Adoption Foundation. Chris Raynor Memorial Fund, PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?page=notice&pid=132849846
9.16.2009
Are you going on a job interview in the near future? Are you ready?
The difference between getting a job (and not getting a job) is often the personal interview. Nerve-racking, sure, but it’s your chance to make a big impression. New York City career coach Frederick Ball, author of “Killer Interviews,” has some winning advice...
How to ace an interview - six tips:
www.parade.com/news/2009/09/06-you-can-get-a-job-now.html?index=13
How to ace an interview - six tips:
www.parade.com/news/2009/09/06-you-can-get-a-job-now.html?index=13
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Today is the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Floyd that devastated Eastern North Carolina. Hurricane Floyd produced more human misery and environmental impact in North Carolina than any disaster in memory. The 15-20 inches of rain that fell across the eastern half of the state caused every river and stream to flood. There were 57 deaths in the United States directly attributed to Floyd, and flood damage estimates range near $6 billion.
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~nwsfo/storage/cases/19990915/
‘Homeschool Days’ going on today and Friday (Sept 16+18) at Old Salem. Special events are planned both days. For more information, call the Old Salem Visitors Center at (336) 721-7350 http://www.oldsalem.org/index.php?id=353
Duke Energy wants to raise base power rates by 13% (12.6%) to recover costs already spent on pollution control equipment and new power lines. The company saying that there has not been a ‘base rate’ increase since 1991. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=130356&catid=57
A student at WSSU unseated a longtime member of the Winston-Salem City Council. 21 year old Derwin Montgomery beat Joycelyn Johnson and two other challengers for the Democratic nomination for the East Ward seat. Montgomery won by a 2 to 1 margin. Two of seven contested primary races for the Winston-Salem City Council are headed to runoffs. The winners will appear on the ballot in the November 3 General Election. FYI: Just a little over 3% of registered voters actually voted in yesterday’s local primary.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-winston-salem-city-council-primaries-09152009,0,1877722.story
You might want to avoid swimming or fishing in High Rock Lake? The city of Thomasville could be facing a massive fine from the federal government after millions of gallons of sewage leaked into Hamby Creek, which flows into High Rock Lake. Officials saying that this is one of the largest sewage spills in the state in over ten years. An EPA investigation continues…
For example: The sewage totals more than the Exxon Valdese Oil Spill.
The sewage leak happened between July 13th and August 4th.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-raw-sewage-090915,0,3874564.story
Rescuers worked for hours to free a woman and the driver of a Ford truck that rear-ended a tractor-trailer near the Red Brush Road bridge on I-74 near Mt Airy last night. Unfortunately, the 24-year old woman from West Virginia died at the Hospital. The driver of the truck was taken by AirCare to Baptist Medical Center and listed in “extremely critical” condition. http://www.wxii12.com/news/20936110/detail.html
The Raleigh doctor who rear-ended the car driven by a 20 year old ballerina last Friday night has now been charged with second degree murder. Elena Shapiro died as a result of the crash. http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
Rep. Joe Wilson from South Carolina was formally rebuked by the House of Representatives yesterday for shouting "You lie" during the President’s Address to the Nation last week. Shortly after the speech was over, Wilson issued both a public apology and one to the President.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/16/house-formally-rebukes-wilson/news/
300 MILLION people around the world are now hooked on Facebook. Just one year ago the popular social networking site had 100 million users. Facebook announced yesterday that it is now ‘cash flow positive’. Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, while he was a student at Harvard. www.facebook.com
Big Brother 11 winner from North Carolina takes home the $500,000 grand prize. Jordan Lloyd, the goofy 22-year-old waitress from Matthews out lasted Natalie Martinez on the season finale of the CBS reality show.
The NEWSBOYS are gearing up for their up-coming Fall tour. "The Way We Roll" tour kicks off October 1st at Westover Church in Greensboro featuring new frontman Michael Tait. Details about the concert at wbfj.fm. www.newsboys.com
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~nwsfo/storage/cases/19990915/
‘Homeschool Days’ going on today and Friday (Sept 16+18) at Old Salem. Special events are planned both days. For more information, call the Old Salem Visitors Center at (336) 721-7350 http://www.oldsalem.org/index.php?id=353
Duke Energy wants to raise base power rates by 13% (12.6%) to recover costs already spent on pollution control equipment and new power lines. The company saying that there has not been a ‘base rate’ increase since 1991. http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=130356&catid=57
A student at WSSU unseated a longtime member of the Winston-Salem City Council. 21 year old Derwin Montgomery beat Joycelyn Johnson and two other challengers for the Democratic nomination for the East Ward seat. Montgomery won by a 2 to 1 margin. Two of seven contested primary races for the Winston-Salem City Council are headed to runoffs. The winners will appear on the ballot in the November 3 General Election. FYI: Just a little over 3% of registered voters actually voted in yesterday’s local primary.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-winston-salem-city-council-primaries-09152009,0,1877722.story
You might want to avoid swimming or fishing in High Rock Lake? The city of Thomasville could be facing a massive fine from the federal government after millions of gallons of sewage leaked into Hamby Creek, which flows into High Rock Lake. Officials saying that this is one of the largest sewage spills in the state in over ten years. An EPA investigation continues…
For example: The sewage totals more than the Exxon Valdese Oil Spill.
The sewage leak happened between July 13th and August 4th.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-raw-sewage-090915,0,3874564.story
Rescuers worked for hours to free a woman and the driver of a Ford truck that rear-ended a tractor-trailer near the Red Brush Road bridge on I-74 near Mt Airy last night. Unfortunately, the 24-year old woman from West Virginia died at the Hospital. The driver of the truck was taken by AirCare to Baptist Medical Center and listed in “extremely critical” condition. http://www.wxii12.com/news/20936110/detail.html
The Raleigh doctor who rear-ended the car driven by a 20 year old ballerina last Friday night has now been charged with second degree murder. Elena Shapiro died as a result of the crash. http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
Rep. Joe Wilson from South Carolina was formally rebuked by the House of Representatives yesterday for shouting "You lie" during the President’s Address to the Nation last week. Shortly after the speech was over, Wilson issued both a public apology and one to the President.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/16/house-formally-rebukes-wilson/news/
300 MILLION people around the world are now hooked on Facebook. Just one year ago the popular social networking site had 100 million users. Facebook announced yesterday that it is now ‘cash flow positive’. Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, while he was a student at Harvard. www.facebook.com
Big Brother 11 winner from North Carolina takes home the $500,000 grand prize. Jordan Lloyd, the goofy 22-year-old waitress from Matthews out lasted Natalie Martinez on the season finale of the CBS reality show.
The NEWSBOYS are gearing up for their up-coming Fall tour. "The Way We Roll" tour kicks off October 1st at Westover Church in Greensboro featuring new frontman Michael Tait. Details about the concert at wbfj.fm. www.newsboys.com
9.15.2009
Middle Eastern Christian Festival
Thanks to Kalim Andreas giving us more information about the
Middle Eastern Christian Festival happening this weekend in Kernersville.
Location: Friendly Arabic Church on 1292 Whicker Road in K-ville.
Saturday, Sept 19 from 11- 6pm
Sunday, Sept 20 from 11- 5pm
Experience Christian Arabic culture from Middle Eastern countries including: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Fun for the whole Family: food, music and cultural dance
For more information...call 682-6004 or 782-6455
www.friendlyarabicchurch.com/
Middle Eastern Christian Festival happening this weekend in Kernersville.
Location: Friendly Arabic Church on 1292 Whicker Road in K-ville.
Saturday, Sept 19 from 11- 6pm
Sunday, Sept 20 from 11- 5pm
Experience Christian Arabic culture from Middle Eastern countries including: Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Jordan, Palestine and Israel. Fun for the whole Family: food, music and cultural dance
For more information...call 682-6004 or 782-6455
www.friendlyarabicchurch.com/
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Turnout expected to be low for today’s local primary. Seven of the eight seats on the Winston-Salem City Council are up for grabs. The winners of today’s primary will be on the ballot in November. Polls open until 7:30pm.
A Silver Alert has been issued for Beresford Emmanuel Kellyman of Duffer Lane. The 83-year-old from Winston-Salem has been missing from his home since Saturday. Police said Kellyman is believed to be suffering from dementia. Kellyman is described as a black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 200 pounds, and last seen wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants.
He may be driving a blue 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier station wagon with NC plate: XYT-2127. Winston-Salem Police Department ( 773-7700 )
The funeral service for Elena Shapiro will be held at Noon today at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. Shapiro, age 20, was killed Friday night when her car was rear-ended in Raleigh. The driver, Raymond Dwight Cook, has been charged with driving while impaired and felony death by motor vehicle. Cook is a surgeon and an assistant professor at the UNC School of Medicine.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/15/150557/sadly-gone-too-soon/news/
http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
Actor Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost", died Monday after a long fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze was 57. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/15/patrick.swayze/index.html
A Memorial service for Christopher Raynor of Raleigh will be held this Thursday (September 17th) at 7:00pm at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC with Graveside services to be held Friday at 11am at Raleigh Memorial Park. Raynor died Saturday morning after being ejected from the car he was riding in…on his wedding day. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Second Chance Pet Adoption Foundation – Chris Raynor Memorial Fund, PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?page=notice&pid=132849846
Police appear to be closing in on the killer of a Yale University grad student. A quiet rendition of "Amazing Grace" capped an emotional candlelight vigil last night held in memory of Annie Le.
State medical examiners in Connecticut positively identified a body found in a Yale medical research building over the weekend as that of Annie Le. Le had been missing for nearly a week. Sunday was supposed to be Annie Le’s wedding day. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/15/connecticut.missing.yale.student/index.html
The nation's 5-tier terror-alert system is getting a slight make-over. The Obama administration will keep color-coded alerts, but reduce the number of colors from 5 levels to 3.
If your immune system is weakened, you may want to rethink that daily shower. New research suggests that ordinary showerheads are awash in germs, particularly a type that can cause lung disease in people whose immunity to illness is compromised. The germs could be "blasted out of the showerhead and inhaled by the person showering," said study co-author Leah M. Feazel, a researcher at the University of Colorado's department of molecular, cellular and developmental biology. But Feazel said showerheads shouldn't pose a threat to most people. And while the new findings do raise questions, it's not clear if showerheads are any more germ-friendly than other places around the house, such as faucets, counters and toilets, she said. The findings were published in this week's online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=630973
A NEW STUDY LOOKS AT THE IMPACT OF FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE LIVES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS. In the study, one third of their subjects spend between one and two hours a day on Facebook. Researchers found that 54% of the respondents admitted to neglecting important areas of life because of time spent on social networking sites. 21% of the students felt their engagement with electronic activities at times caused a conflict with their Christian values. The research was conducted by two faculty members of Gordon College, a Christian college in Massachusetts.
NFL Football:
Tom Brady Rallies the Patriots by the Bills…25-24
Chargers Need Late TD to Beat Raiders
US Open
Juan Martin Del Potro upset Roger Federer to Win the men’s title
Venus, Serena Win US Open Doubles Title
A Silver Alert has been issued for Beresford Emmanuel Kellyman of Duffer Lane. The 83-year-old from Winston-Salem has been missing from his home since Saturday. Police said Kellyman is believed to be suffering from dementia. Kellyman is described as a black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 200 pounds, and last seen wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants.
He may be driving a blue 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier station wagon with NC plate: XYT-2127. Winston-Salem Police Department ( 773-7700 )
The funeral service for Elena Shapiro will be held at Noon today at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. Shapiro, age 20, was killed Friday night when her car was rear-ended in Raleigh. The driver, Raymond Dwight Cook, has been charged with driving while impaired and felony death by motor vehicle. Cook is a surgeon and an assistant professor at the UNC School of Medicine.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/15/150557/sadly-gone-too-soon/news/
http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
Actor Patrick Swayze, best known for his roles in "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost", died Monday after a long fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Swayze was 57. http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/15/patrick.swayze/index.html
A Memorial service for Christopher Raynor of Raleigh will be held this Thursday (September 17th) at 7:00pm at Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC with Graveside services to be held Friday at 11am at Raleigh Memorial Park. Raynor died Saturday morning after being ejected from the car he was riding in…on his wedding day. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the Second Chance Pet Adoption Foundation – Chris Raynor Memorial Fund, PO Box 73, Cary, NC 27512.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?page=notice&pid=132849846
Police appear to be closing in on the killer of a Yale University grad student. A quiet rendition of "Amazing Grace" capped an emotional candlelight vigil last night held in memory of Annie Le.
State medical examiners in Connecticut positively identified a body found in a Yale medical research building over the weekend as that of Annie Le. Le had been missing for nearly a week. Sunday was supposed to be Annie Le’s wedding day. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/15/connecticut.missing.yale.student/index.html
The nation's 5-tier terror-alert system is getting a slight make-over. The Obama administration will keep color-coded alerts, but reduce the number of colors from 5 levels to 3.
If your immune system is weakened, you may want to rethink that daily shower. New research suggests that ordinary showerheads are awash in germs, particularly a type that can cause lung disease in people whose immunity to illness is compromised. The germs could be "blasted out of the showerhead and inhaled by the person showering," said study co-author Leah M. Feazel, a researcher at the University of Colorado's department of molecular, cellular and developmental biology. But Feazel said showerheads shouldn't pose a threat to most people. And while the new findings do raise questions, it's not clear if showerheads are any more germ-friendly than other places around the house, such as faucets, counters and toilets, she said. The findings were published in this week's online issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. http://www.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=630973
A NEW STUDY LOOKS AT THE IMPACT OF FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE LIVES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS. In the study, one third of their subjects spend between one and two hours a day on Facebook. Researchers found that 54% of the respondents admitted to neglecting important areas of life because of time spent on social networking sites. 21% of the students felt their engagement with electronic activities at times caused a conflict with their Christian values. The research was conducted by two faculty members of Gordon College, a Christian college in Massachusetts.
NFL Football:
Tom Brady Rallies the Patriots by the Bills…25-24
Chargers Need Late TD to Beat Raiders
US Open
Juan Martin Del Potro upset Roger Federer to Win the men’s title
Venus, Serena Win US Open Doubles Title
9.14.2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
A money back guarantee on GM vehicles starts today. General Motors is banking on consumers loving their new Chevy, GMAC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle. If not…you will have up to 60 days to bring it back for a full refund…no questions asked. GM’s "May the Best Car Win" promotion starts today (September 14) and runs through November 30th.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-us-gm-vehiclerefunds,0,6758513.story
20-year-old Winston-Salem woman was killed Friday night after her car was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver. Elena Shapiro, a trainee with the Carolina Ballet and a graduate of the School of the Arts, was re-ended by Dr. Raymond Cook who was going about 80 mph. Shapiro was taken to the Wake Med Hospital where she later died. The Carolina Ballet's Web site said Shapiro began studying ballet at the North Carolina School of the Arts when she was 10 years old. Cook is facing numerous charges.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-uncsa-graduate-killed-090913,0,7394110.story
Update: A funeral for Shapiro will be held tomorrow at Noon at Wait Chapel…on the campus of Wake Forest University. http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
A toddler at a birthday party was seriously injured when a man ran over the little boy with his car Saturday night. According to police, 23 year old Maurice Belser was driving recklessly along Amos Street where some of the people at the party were standing in the roadway. 2-year-old Andre Wright was listed in good condition yesterday afternoon.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-birthday-collision-090913,0,6771961.story
The first round of H1N1 or Swine Flu shots should be available within three weeks. The first doses of the vaccine will be given to health care workers and other high-priority groups.
Locally, Davidson County health officials say they will offer seasonal flu vaccinations to elementary students. Parents will have to sign a permission slip for their child to get a seasonal flu shot. http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090911/ARTICLES/909119990/1005?Title=Flu-clinics-planned-for-schools
4/14 window… a possible new focus for Christian Missions? While the 10/40 paradigm refers to a geographical area (and home to largest population of non-Christians in the world), the 4/14 Window concerns itself with children and youth between the ages of four and 14 who are growing up outside of the church. Luis Bush, international facilitator of Transform World Connections, coined the term "10/40" window two decades ago to refer to regions of the eastern hemisphere located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator. Statistics show high percentages of teens and young adults ages 15 to 24 are departing from the Christian values they were raised with.
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/new.focus.should.be.on.414.window.says.mission.strategist/24161.htm
WASHINGTON, DC WAS THE SCENE OF A MASSIVE CONSERVATIVE RALLY AGAINST HEALTH CARE REFORM, HIGHER TAXES, AND BIG GOVERNMENT. Thousands of people marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the front of the U.S. Capitol Building, where speakers from various groups rallied the crowd. The White House has not yet commented on Saturday's demonstration.
THE PRO-LIFE DEMONSTRATOR WHO WAS GUNNED DOWN IN MICHIGAN LAST WEEK IS BEING HONORED DURING A PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL AT THE U.S. CAPITOL. The 27-hour prayer vigil is called "Abortion Is Not Health Care". It began Sunday evening and is scheduled to draw to a close tonight. Organizers say they will be holding a memorial service for the pro-life activist shot to death last Friday. The 63-year old man was murdered while holding a pro-life sign across the street from a high school in Owosso, Michigan.
SPORTS: NFL Football: Jake Delhomme committed 5 turnovers in the Carolina Panthers
loss to the Philadelphia Eagles…38 – 10. Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb wound up with a cracked rib yesterday.
A controversial call and an inappropriate outburst by Serena Williams cost her $10,000 dollars and the match in Saturday night’s US Open semi-final.
Double booked? The Atlanta Dream will be forced out of their home arena for the first round of the WNBA playoffs this weekend because of "Sesame Street Live." The Dream is set to play their first home playoff game Friday night against Detroit at Philips Arena. But "Sesame Street Live" already had booked shows for next weekend at the downtown arena, so the Dream will play at Gwinnett Arena, about 25 miles northeast of Atlanta. http://www.myfox8.com/sns-ap-bkl-dream-playoffs,0,3108850.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-us-gm-vehiclerefunds,0,6758513.story
20-year-old Winston-Salem woman was killed Friday night after her car was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver. Elena Shapiro, a trainee with the Carolina Ballet and a graduate of the School of the Arts, was re-ended by Dr. Raymond Cook who was going about 80 mph. Shapiro was taken to the Wake Med Hospital where she later died. The Carolina Ballet's Web site said Shapiro began studying ballet at the North Carolina School of the Arts when she was 10 years old. Cook is facing numerous charges.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-uncsa-graduate-killed-090913,0,7394110.story
Update: A funeral for Shapiro will be held tomorrow at Noon at Wait Chapel…on the campus of Wake Forest University. http://obituaries.journalnow.com/WinstonSalem/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=132820625
A toddler at a birthday party was seriously injured when a man ran over the little boy with his car Saturday night. According to police, 23 year old Maurice Belser was driving recklessly along Amos Street where some of the people at the party were standing in the roadway. 2-year-old Andre Wright was listed in good condition yesterday afternoon.
http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-birthday-collision-090913,0,6771961.story
The first round of H1N1 or Swine Flu shots should be available within three weeks. The first doses of the vaccine will be given to health care workers and other high-priority groups.
Locally, Davidson County health officials say they will offer seasonal flu vaccinations to elementary students. Parents will have to sign a permission slip for their child to get a seasonal flu shot. http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090911/ARTICLES/909119990/1005?Title=Flu-clinics-planned-for-schools
4/14 window… a possible new focus for Christian Missions? While the 10/40 paradigm refers to a geographical area (and home to largest population of non-Christians in the world), the 4/14 Window concerns itself with children and youth between the ages of four and 14 who are growing up outside of the church. Luis Bush, international facilitator of Transform World Connections, coined the term "10/40" window two decades ago to refer to regions of the eastern hemisphere located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator. Statistics show high percentages of teens and young adults ages 15 to 24 are departing from the Christian values they were raised with.
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/new.focus.should.be.on.414.window.says.mission.strategist/24161.htm
WASHINGTON, DC WAS THE SCENE OF A MASSIVE CONSERVATIVE RALLY AGAINST HEALTH CARE REFORM, HIGHER TAXES, AND BIG GOVERNMENT. Thousands of people marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the front of the U.S. Capitol Building, where speakers from various groups rallied the crowd. The White House has not yet commented on Saturday's demonstration.
THE PRO-LIFE DEMONSTRATOR WHO WAS GUNNED DOWN IN MICHIGAN LAST WEEK IS BEING HONORED DURING A PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL AT THE U.S. CAPITOL. The 27-hour prayer vigil is called "Abortion Is Not Health Care". It began Sunday evening and is scheduled to draw to a close tonight. Organizers say they will be holding a memorial service for the pro-life activist shot to death last Friday. The 63-year old man was murdered while holding a pro-life sign across the street from a high school in Owosso, Michigan.
SPORTS: NFL Football: Jake Delhomme committed 5 turnovers in the Carolina Panthers
loss to the Philadelphia Eagles…38 – 10. Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb wound up with a cracked rib yesterday.
A controversial call and an inappropriate outburst by Serena Williams cost her $10,000 dollars and the match in Saturday night’s US Open semi-final.
Double booked? The Atlanta Dream will be forced out of their home arena for the first round of the WNBA playoffs this weekend because of "Sesame Street Live." The Dream is set to play their first home playoff game Friday night against Detroit at Philips Arena. But "Sesame Street Live" already had booked shows for next weekend at the downtown arena, so the Dream will play at Gwinnett Arena, about 25 miles northeast of Atlanta. http://www.myfox8.com/sns-ap-bkl-dream-playoffs,0,3108850.story
9.11.2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Just a reminder: Grandparents Day is this Sunday.
Today is September 11, 2009…the eighth anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. Ceremonies are planned this morning at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a field in Pennsylvania on this National Day of Service and Remembrance. President Obama will attend a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. WBFJ will observe a ‘moment of silence’ this morning around 8:46am…the moment the first jetliner struck the World Trade Center in New York City.
Fact: Of the nearly-three thousand victims, more than 27 hundred were in New York City, where both twin towers collapsed after being hit by the hijacked planes.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/AP/Search/World/Default.aspx?id=678598
9-11, 2001 Timeline: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,548605,00.html
The Presidential Prayer Team remembers 9-11: http://presidentialprayerteam.org/
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2009
http://911dayofservice.org/en/News/September-11-2009-A-PROCLAMATION-BY-THE-PRESIDENT-OF-THE-UNITED-STATES-OF-AMERICA/
A Money back guarantee on GM vehicles starts Monday. General Motors is banking on consumers loving their new Chevy, GMAC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle. If not…you will have up to 60 days to bring it back for a full refund…no questions asked. GM’s "May the Best Car Win" promotion starts Monday and runs through November 30th. Details: Watch the mileage. Vehicles must not have more than 4,000 miles on them and the drivers must be current on their payments. http://www.myfox8.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-gm-vehicle-refunds,0,1668807.story
Update: Bad weather on Thursday postponing the landing of Space Shuttle Discovery. NASA saying that the next scheduled landing will be later today just before 6pm.
Wachovia Wells Fargo plans to add 150 jobs in Winston-Salem and the Triad over the next two years. The jobs will be primarily in wealth management and specialized services.
SPORTS:
NFL Football: Steelers over the Tennessee Titans…13 - 10 (OT)
Sunday: Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles (noon)
College Football: Last night: Georgia Tech over Clemson…30 – 27.
Saturday: Wake Forest at home against Stanford (1pm)
Michael Jordan will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tonight.
Presenting Jordan with the award…former NC State basketball great David Thompson.
Game 2 of the Carolina League playoffs…
The Salem Red Sox over the Winston-Salem Dash (6 - 4) in 11 innings.
-Salem’s win puts the Dash close to elimination.
-On the road: Game three of this best-of-five series TONIGHT in Salem.
www.wsdash.com
NASCAR: Only 4 drivers have clinched a spot in the 12 man Chase for the
Sprint Cup going into Saturday’s NASCAR race in Richmond.
High School Friday Night Football Update: Tonight’s big game between North Davidson and Central Davidson has been cancelled because more than half of Central's players are sick with the flu. www.journalnow.com
Today is September 11, 2009…the eighth anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. Ceremonies are planned this morning at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a field in Pennsylvania on this National Day of Service and Remembrance. President Obama will attend a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. WBFJ will observe a ‘moment of silence’ this morning around 8:46am…the moment the first jetliner struck the World Trade Center in New York City.
Fact: Of the nearly-three thousand victims, more than 27 hundred were in New York City, where both twin towers collapsed after being hit by the hijacked planes.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/AP/Search/World/Default.aspx?id=678598
9-11, 2001 Timeline: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,548605,00.html
The Presidential Prayer Team remembers 9-11: http://presidentialprayerteam.org/
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2009
http://911dayofservice.org/en/News/September-11-2009-A-PROCLAMATION-BY-THE-PRESIDENT-OF-THE-UNITED-STATES-OF-AMERICA/
A Money back guarantee on GM vehicles starts Monday. General Motors is banking on consumers loving their new Chevy, GMAC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle. If not…you will have up to 60 days to bring it back for a full refund…no questions asked. GM’s "May the Best Car Win" promotion starts Monday and runs through November 30th. Details: Watch the mileage. Vehicles must not have more than 4,000 miles on them and the drivers must be current on their payments. http://www.myfox8.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-gm-vehicle-refunds,0,1668807.story
Update: Bad weather on Thursday postponing the landing of Space Shuttle Discovery. NASA saying that the next scheduled landing will be later today just before 6pm.
Wachovia Wells Fargo plans to add 150 jobs in Winston-Salem and the Triad over the next two years. The jobs will be primarily in wealth management and specialized services.
SPORTS:
NFL Football: Steelers over the Tennessee Titans…13 - 10 (OT)
Sunday: Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles (noon)
College Football: Last night: Georgia Tech over Clemson…30 – 27.
Saturday: Wake Forest at home against Stanford (1pm)
Michael Jordan will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tonight.
Presenting Jordan with the award…former NC State basketball great David Thompson.
Game 2 of the Carolina League playoffs…
The Salem Red Sox over the Winston-Salem Dash (6 - 4) in 11 innings.
-Salem’s win puts the Dash close to elimination.
-On the road: Game three of this best-of-five series TONIGHT in Salem.
www.wsdash.com
NASCAR: Only 4 drivers have clinched a spot in the 12 man Chase for the
Sprint Cup going into Saturday’s NASCAR race in Richmond.
High School Friday Night Football Update: Tonight’s big game between North Davidson and Central Davidson has been cancelled because more than half of Central's players are sick with the flu. www.journalnow.com
9.10.2009
In Studio guests this morning...
George Bryan, Jr - President / CEO of the Children's Home in Winston-Salem
Lea R. Metz - Development and Marketing Specialist
The Children's Home is celebrating 100 Years this weekend (September 12 + 13)
Family Fun events planned for Saturday and Sunday.
Details here: http://www.goodnessgrowshere.org/
The Children's Home
1001 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 721-7600
www.tchome.org
Dr Gary Chapman 'God Encounters...In Law Relationships'
'God Encounters' is a heartfelt praise and worship, a casual, loving, and secure environment, speakers who address real life issues from a Biblical perspective, drama, testimonies, prayer, and relationships. This service is open to women in the triad. God Encounters meets the third Tuesday night of each month at 7:00 pm in Calvary's Worship Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm. Details: http://www.calvarynow.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=44069&PID=623241
BOOK: In-Law Relationships” by Dr Chapman
http://www.garychapman.org/inlaw-relationship.htm
Lea R. Metz - Development and Marketing Specialist
The Children's Home is celebrating 100 Years this weekend (September 12 + 13)
Family Fun events planned for Saturday and Sunday.
Details here: http://www.goodnessgrowshere.org/
The Children's Home
1001 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Phone: 721-7600
www.tchome.org
Dr Gary Chapman 'God Encounters...In Law Relationships'
'God Encounters' is a heartfelt praise and worship, a casual, loving, and secure environment, speakers who address real life issues from a Biblical perspective, drama, testimonies, prayer, and relationships. This service is open to women in the triad. God Encounters meets the third Tuesday night of each month at 7:00 pm in Calvary's Worship Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm. Details: http://www.calvarynow.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=44069&PID=623241
BOOK: In-Law Relationships” by Dr Chapman
http://www.garychapman.org/inlaw-relationship.htm
Thursday, September 10, 2009
President Obama providing more details of his proposed healthcare reform last night during a joint session of Congress. The President did mention the ‘public option’ saying that a government-run option would provide competition for private insurers. Funding for the program would come from eliminating wasteful spending in the current healthcare system.
An emotional outburst from one congressman during the President’s speech last night . Representative Joe Wilson (a Republican from South Carolina) shouted, "You lie!" after the President said that his healthcare reform proposal would not provide free healthcare for illegal immigrants. Wilson later apologized for the outburst.
It turns a racially charged statement printed in Yes! Weekly last month was never actually said. Editor Brian Clarey admitted yesterday that the weekly newspaper misquoted Forsyth District Attorney Tom Keith in an Aug. 26 story. http://www.myfox8.com/news/
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made his first public appearance since undergoing liver transplant surgery. Jobs attended an Apple product launching event in San Francisco. Updates to the iPod Nano include the addition of a video camera, an FM radio tuner, a pedometer and eight gigabytes of memory. Apple is reducing the price of the iPod Touch and iPod Shuffle.
The Alliance Defense Fund has received a $9.2 million grant from a ‘very generous Christian family’. The grant has been earmarked for the ministry's Center for Academic Freedom. The Center for Academic Freedom focuses on protecting the constitutional rights of Christian students and professors at public universities.
The Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center between 7 and 8pm this evening. FYI: NASA says a piece of debris broke loose from the shuttle during the test-firing of primary jets last night, but it was not part of the orbiter's thermal protection. An inspection found that the nose cap and the leading edge of Discovery's wings were safe for atmosphere re-entry.
Affordable Family Fun at the 2009 WS Air Show going on this weekend at Smith Reynolds Airport. Details: www.wsairshow.com
Also...check out the article from Scott Sexton (a writer/reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal). Scott took a safe but wild ride in a high-performance stunt plane yesterday. Details about the WS Air Show and Scott’s article: http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/10/fancy-a-flight-reporter-takes-ride-in-stunt-plane-/news/
SPORTS: The Winston-Salem Dash falling to the Salem Red Sox (7 – 2) in game one of the Carolina League playoffs . Major league pitcher “Dice-K’ recovering from a shoulder injury dominated last night’s game. The Dash and Red Sox play game two of this best-of-five
series TONIGHT at Wake Forest Baseball Park. Advanced tickets are only $5
Call 714-2287 or www.wsdash.com
US Open: Melanie Oudin’s Cinderella run comes to an end. Oudin, the 17-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, was hoping to make her way into the US Open finals.
An emotional outburst from one congressman during the President’s speech last night . Representative Joe Wilson (a Republican from South Carolina) shouted, "You lie!" after the President said that his healthcare reform proposal would not provide free healthcare for illegal immigrants. Wilson later apologized for the outburst.
It turns a racially charged statement printed in Yes! Weekly last month was never actually said. Editor Brian Clarey admitted yesterday that the weekly newspaper misquoted Forsyth District Attorney Tom Keith in an Aug. 26 story. http://www.myfox8.com/news/
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs made his first public appearance since undergoing liver transplant surgery. Jobs attended an Apple product launching event in San Francisco. Updates to the iPod Nano include the addition of a video camera, an FM radio tuner, a pedometer and eight gigabytes of memory. Apple is reducing the price of the iPod Touch and iPod Shuffle.
The Alliance Defense Fund has received a $9.2 million grant from a ‘very generous Christian family’. The grant has been earmarked for the ministry's Center for Academic Freedom. The Center for Academic Freedom focuses on protecting the constitutional rights of Christian students and professors at public universities.
The Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center between 7 and 8pm this evening. FYI: NASA says a piece of debris broke loose from the shuttle during the test-firing of primary jets last night, but it was not part of the orbiter's thermal protection. An inspection found that the nose cap and the leading edge of Discovery's wings were safe for atmosphere re-entry.
Affordable Family Fun at the 2009 WS Air Show going on this weekend at Smith Reynolds Airport. Details: www.wsairshow.com
Also...check out the article from Scott Sexton (a writer/reporter for the Winston-Salem Journal). Scott took a safe but wild ride in a high-performance stunt plane yesterday. Details about the WS Air Show and Scott’s article: http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/10/fancy-a-flight-reporter-takes-ride-in-stunt-plane-/news/
SPORTS: The Winston-Salem Dash falling to the Salem Red Sox (7 – 2) in game one of the Carolina League playoffs . Major league pitcher “Dice-K’ recovering from a shoulder injury dominated last night’s game. The Dash and Red Sox play game two of this best-of-five
series TONIGHT at Wake Forest Baseball Park. Advanced tickets are only $5
Call 714-2287 or www.wsdash.com
US Open: Melanie Oudin’s Cinderella run comes to an end. Oudin, the 17-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, was hoping to make her way into the US Open finals.
9.09.2009
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 or 09-09-09
President Obama will address the nation tonight at 8pm. Topic: Healthcare reform. The president is expected to campaign for what is known as the public option -- a government-run healthcare plan which would compete with private insurers. The current plan has virtually no Republican support on Capitol Hill and Democrats are split on the issue.
Pace Airlines has eliminated up to two-thirds of its workforce at its maintenance operation in Winston-Salem. After weeks of not getting paid, between 100 and 200 Pace employees were let go immediately yesterday.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/09/company-cuts-up-to-two-thirds-of-work-force-at-its/news/
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board voted last night to change its policy about students who take Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses but don't take the exams. From now on, if a student doesn't take the exam, the grade will be dropped a letter. An A will become a B, a B will become a C, and so on. The board voted 8-1 to adopt the new policy in order to put the school system in compliance with state policy.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/09/ap-students-will-lose-a-letter-grade-if-they-dont-/
A new partnership between the Forsyth County Humane Society and Meals on Wheels will allow volunteers to deliver pet food, in addition to human food, to seniors with pets who are unable to travel to buy groceries or prepare their own food.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-meals-wheels-pets-090908,0,6245387.story
A New York Times reporter has been rescued by Allied commandos in Afghanistan. Stephen Farrell and his interpreter were abducted on Saturday. The interpreter and a British commando were killed during this morning's raid.
The station wildfire in California is more than twice the size of Sacramento. Winds are causing the station fire to spread again. Good news is that the fire north of LA is about 60% contained.
Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. Fred's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fred is expected to start weakening within 24 hours.
In stores now (as of Tuesday): new CDs from Barlow Girl, Bethany Dillon, Josh Wilson, and Thousand Foot Krutch.
November 10th will be the release date for the latest project from Switchfoot. "Hello Hurricane" is Switchfoot's first album on Atlantic Records and its first studio album since the 2006 release of "Oh! Gravity". Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman says "Hello Hurricane acknowledges the storms that tear through our lives."
SPORTS:
The Winston-Salem Dash will take on the Salem red Sox in the first game of the Carolina League playoffs tonight. First pitch (7pm) at Wake Forest Baseball Park. BTW: Major league pitcher “Dice-K’ will start for Salem. “Dice-K” has been on the Boston Red Sox’s disabled list since June 19.
College Football: Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson as his presenter at Friday’s Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield. Jordan played college ball at Carolina. Thompson played at NC State.
Pace Airlines has eliminated up to two-thirds of its workforce at its maintenance operation in Winston-Salem. After weeks of not getting paid, between 100 and 200 Pace employees were let go immediately yesterday.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/09/company-cuts-up-to-two-thirds-of-work-force-at-its/news/
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board voted last night to change its policy about students who take Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses but don't take the exams. From now on, if a student doesn't take the exam, the grade will be dropped a letter. An A will become a B, a B will become a C, and so on. The board voted 8-1 to adopt the new policy in order to put the school system in compliance with state policy.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/09/ap-students-will-lose-a-letter-grade-if-they-dont-/
A new partnership between the Forsyth County Humane Society and Meals on Wheels will allow volunteers to deliver pet food, in addition to human food, to seniors with pets who are unable to travel to buy groceries or prepare their own food.
http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-meals-wheels-pets-090908,0,6245387.story
A New York Times reporter has been rescued by Allied commandos in Afghanistan. Stephen Farrell and his interpreter were abducted on Saturday. The interpreter and a British commando were killed during this morning's raid.
The station wildfire in California is more than twice the size of Sacramento. Winds are causing the station fire to spread again. Good news is that the fire north of LA is about 60% contained.
Hurricane Fred has quickly strengthened to a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. Fred's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Fred is expected to start weakening within 24 hours.
In stores now (as of Tuesday): new CDs from Barlow Girl, Bethany Dillon, Josh Wilson, and Thousand Foot Krutch.
November 10th will be the release date for the latest project from Switchfoot. "Hello Hurricane" is Switchfoot's first album on Atlantic Records and its first studio album since the 2006 release of "Oh! Gravity". Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman says "Hello Hurricane acknowledges the storms that tear through our lives."
SPORTS:
The Winston-Salem Dash will take on the Salem red Sox in the first game of the Carolina League playoffs tonight. First pitch (7pm) at Wake Forest Baseball Park. BTW: Major league pitcher “Dice-K’ will start for Salem. “Dice-K” has been on the Boston Red Sox’s disabled list since June 19.
College Football: Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson as his presenter at Friday’s Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield. Jordan played college ball at Carolina. Thompson played at NC State.
9.08.2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Focus on the Family has announced a reorganization Wednesday that will eliminate 75 jobs. Focus has cut its workforce twice since September 2008. The Colorado Springs-based ministry is shutting down the creative division of its advertising department and including Love Won Out, a program aimed at homosexuals that Focus is handing over to an organization in Florida.
http://www.family.org/
PRESIDENT OBAMA will deliver a back-to-school speech to public school students around noon eastern today. The White House released the text to President Obama’s back-to-school speech yesterday. The White House says the speech simply encourages students to stay in school and work hard in their studies. The Department of Education is encouraging students to write about their own short-term and long-term education goals.
A link to the President’s ‘back-to-school’ speech: http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/07/obamas-long-awaited-back-to-school-speech/tab/print/
The crew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery will pull away from the international space station later this afternoon. The shuttle will bring home seven astronauts and a Buzz Lightyear doll that was carried into space last year.
Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled close to
$60 million dollars. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090908/D9AIVS1O1.html
Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can see “The Wizard of Oz” for free next month, courtesy of Netflix…to draw attention to the film's 70th anniversary. FREE showings of "The Wizard of Oz" will be available throughout the U.S. for 24 hours beginning on Saturday, October 3. A special edition of "The Wizard of Oz" on Blu-ray and DVD beginning Sept. 29. http://www.netflix.com/wizardofoz
The High Point Furniture Market will celebrate its 100th anniversary this fall. The market will run October 17-22.
SPORTS:
US Open: Melanie Oudin, a 17-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, has battled her way into the US Open quarterfinals. http://sports.myway.com/news/09082009/v6835.html
The Winston-Salem Dash beat Myrtle Beach (7 - 2) in the last game of the regular season last night. Good finish for the Dash: they finished the regular season with a 73-65 record and tied for first place in the second-half with Salem. The Dash won the first-half title outright by going 38-30. The Dash will take on Salem in the first game of the playoffs on Wednesday night at Wake Forest Baseball Park. http://www.wsdash.com/
http://www.family.org/
PRESIDENT OBAMA will deliver a back-to-school speech to public school students around noon eastern today. The White House released the text to President Obama’s back-to-school speech yesterday. The White House says the speech simply encourages students to stay in school and work hard in their studies. The Department of Education is encouraging students to write about their own short-term and long-term education goals.
A link to the President’s ‘back-to-school’ speech: http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/07/obamas-long-awaited-back-to-school-speech/tab/print/
The crew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery will pull away from the international space station later this afternoon. The shuttle will bring home seven astronauts and a Buzz Lightyear doll that was carried into space last year.
Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled close to
$60 million dollars. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090908/D9AIVS1O1.html
Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can see “The Wizard of Oz” for free next month, courtesy of Netflix…to draw attention to the film's 70th anniversary. FREE showings of "The Wizard of Oz" will be available throughout the U.S. for 24 hours beginning on Saturday, October 3. A special edition of "The Wizard of Oz" on Blu-ray and DVD beginning Sept. 29. http://www.netflix.com/wizardofoz
The High Point Furniture Market will celebrate its 100th anniversary this fall. The market will run October 17-22.
SPORTS:
US Open: Melanie Oudin, a 17-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, has battled her way into the US Open quarterfinals. http://sports.myway.com/news/09082009/v6835.html
The Winston-Salem Dash beat Myrtle Beach (7 - 2) in the last game of the regular season last night. Good finish for the Dash: they finished the regular season with a 73-65 record and tied for first place in the second-half with Salem. The Dash won the first-half title outright by going 38-30. The Dash will take on Salem in the first game of the playoffs on Wednesday night at Wake Forest Baseball Park. http://www.wsdash.com/
The President's Back-to-School speech
PRESIDENT OBAMA will deliver a back-to-school speech to public school students today around noon eastern. Some conservatives have expressed concern that the president might use the speech to push a political agenda. The White House says the speech simply encourages students to stay in school and work hard in their studies. The Department of Education is encouraging students to write about their own short-term and long-term education goals.
The White House released President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech yesterday after what was billed as a motivational talk sparked the latest political protest against the White House. Here is the text...
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/07/obamas-long-awaited-back-to-school-speech/tab/print/
The White House released President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech yesterday after what was billed as a motivational talk sparked the latest political protest against the White House. Here is the text...
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/09/07/obamas-long-awaited-back-to-school-speech/tab/print/
9.04.2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!” Revelation 14:13 (NLT)
Chick-Fil-A Giveaway Monday
Chick-fil-A is offering a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich to all customers wearing ‘sports-related apparel’ this Labor Day Monday (Sept. 7). So, wear your favorite team tee-shirt, hat or jersey and get a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich this Labor Day Monday (Sept. 7). Offer valid 10:30am until close.
(Also, check out http://www.chickenwave.com/ for a chance to win various Chick-fil-A prizes)
BTW: Virginia Tech vs Alabama (Sat 8pm) in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
Details at http://www.chickfila.com/
‘The Chick-Fil-A Song’ by Tim Hawkins (as heard on the WBFJ Morning Show)
http://www.timhawkins.net/video.php
To find out more about getting involved with the Michael W Smith 'mass choir'
Contact Gerry Duncan at the Joel Coliseum Email address: gduncan@ljvm.com
“A New Hallelujah” Tour with Michael W. Smith
(including Matt Maher, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews)
Sat, October 24, 2009 @ 7:30pm
LJVM Coliseum Theater (Winston-Salem)
Tickets on sale now: www.ticketmaster.com 1-800.745-3000
Detail on the Concert Page: http://wbfj.fm/concerts.html
An estimated one million North Carolinians are expected to travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Statewide, gas prices have gone up since Memorial Day (Average price for regular unleaded is around $2.50 a gallon).
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/030105/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-hurt-holiday-tra/news/
Arson is now the official cause of the massive ‘Station fire’ burning north of LA. At last report, the station fire was at 38% containment.
NASA saying that a piece of space junk more than two hundred square feet in size, poses no immediate danger to the International Space station or the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The parents of an Ohio teenager who claims her father threatened to kill her because she converted from Islam to Christianity denied Thursday all allegations against them. 17 year old Rifqa Bary ran away from her family in Columbus, Ohio to Orlando, Florida, in July because of alleged death threats. The parents could not attend the hearing in person but listened through a telephone conference as their lawyer spoke for them. They denied they ever threatened to kill their daughter because she converted to Christianity
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/03/muslim.convert.family/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS SHOULD BE AT THE FRONT OF THE LINE FOR THE SWINE FLU VACCINATION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, SAYS THE CDC. The CDC is recommending that all school children, pregnant women, and everyone with underlying health conditions be vaccinated against the virus.
Examples of underlying health conditions cited by the CDC include asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease. The CDC says it expects that vaccination to be available by about mid-October
If you are a late-night web surfer…you are not alone.
According to a study, the peak time for North Americans to surf the web this summer is 11am Eastern. That appears to be a shift from previous years, when most Internet activity was in the daytime. The least activity on the internet is 4 pm Eastern time on weekdays. Gaming is another big evening activity, most intense between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern, coinciding with TV's prime time for most Americans. The new study by Chelmsford, Mass.-based Internet security firm Arbor Networks. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090902/D9AFCO180.html
SPORTS:
NFL Pre-season: Steelers over the Carolina Panthers…21 -10. Panthers go 0-4 in pre-season
College Football
Last night: South Carolina over NC State…7 - 3
Saturday Games: Wake, Carolina, Duke, App State :)
High School (Friday Night Football) Go team...
NASCAR Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot Wednesday night playing Frisbee.
Chick-Fil-A Giveaway Monday
Chick-fil-A is offering a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich to all customers wearing ‘sports-related apparel’ this Labor Day Monday (Sept. 7). So, wear your favorite team tee-shirt, hat or jersey and get a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich this Labor Day Monday (Sept. 7). Offer valid 10:30am until close.
(Also, check out http://www.chickenwave.com/ for a chance to win various Chick-fil-A prizes)
BTW: Virginia Tech vs Alabama (Sat 8pm) in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
Details at http://www.chickfila.com/
‘The Chick-Fil-A Song’ by Tim Hawkins (as heard on the WBFJ Morning Show)
http://www.timhawkins.net/video.php
To find out more about getting involved with the Michael W Smith 'mass choir'
Contact Gerry Duncan at the Joel Coliseum Email address: gduncan@ljvm.com
“A New Hallelujah” Tour with Michael W. Smith
(including Matt Maher, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews)
Sat, October 24, 2009 @ 7:30pm
LJVM Coliseum Theater (Winston-Salem)
Tickets on sale now: www.ticketmaster.com 1-800.745-3000
Detail on the Concert Page: http://wbfj.fm/concerts.html
An estimated one million North Carolinians are expected to travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Statewide, gas prices have gone up since Memorial Day (Average price for regular unleaded is around $2.50 a gallon).
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/030105/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-hurt-holiday-tra/news/
Arson is now the official cause of the massive ‘Station fire’ burning north of LA. At last report, the station fire was at 38% containment.
NASA saying that a piece of space junk more than two hundred square feet in size, poses no immediate danger to the International Space station or the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The parents of an Ohio teenager who claims her father threatened to kill her because she converted from Islam to Christianity denied Thursday all allegations against them. 17 year old Rifqa Bary ran away from her family in Columbus, Ohio to Orlando, Florida, in July because of alleged death threats. The parents could not attend the hearing in person but listened through a telephone conference as their lawyer spoke for them. They denied they ever threatened to kill their daughter because she converted to Christianity
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/03/muslim.convert.family/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS SHOULD BE AT THE FRONT OF THE LINE FOR THE SWINE FLU VACCINATION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, SAYS THE CDC. The CDC is recommending that all school children, pregnant women, and everyone with underlying health conditions be vaccinated against the virus.
Examples of underlying health conditions cited by the CDC include asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease. The CDC says it expects that vaccination to be available by about mid-October
If you are a late-night web surfer…you are not alone.
According to a study, the peak time for North Americans to surf the web this summer is 11am Eastern. That appears to be a shift from previous years, when most Internet activity was in the daytime. The least activity on the internet is 4 pm Eastern time on weekdays. Gaming is another big evening activity, most intense between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern, coinciding with TV's prime time for most Americans. The new study by Chelmsford, Mass.-based Internet security firm Arbor Networks. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090902/D9AFCO180.html
SPORTS:
NFL Pre-season: Steelers over the Carolina Panthers…21 -10. Panthers go 0-4 in pre-season
College Football
Last night: South Carolina over NC State…7 - 3
Saturday Games: Wake, Carolina, Duke, App State :)
High School (Friday Night Football) Go team...
NASCAR Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot Wednesday night playing Frisbee.
9.03.2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Praise Report: The 2 millionth shoe has arrived at Buckner! A shipment of 60,000 Crocs were unloaded earlier in the week at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid and will soon be on their way to children around the world. WBFJ listeners donated over 11-hundred (1,126) pairs of tennis shoes during the Shoes 4 orphan souls shoe drive in July. http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org/
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announcing the opening of its latest Goodwill Store (the Whitaker Regional Operations Center) on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. The store is now open. It houses a regular retail store, an outlet store and a Career Connections Center that provides free career-counseling services to job-hunters.
Details: The operating hours for the retail and outlet stores: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. Phone 201-0800
http://www.goodwillnwnc.org/regional-operations-center.cfm
According to AAA Carolinas auto club, more than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Statewide, gas prices have gone up since Memorial Day. (Average price for regular unleaded is around $2.50 a gallon).
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/030105/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-hurt-holiday-tra/news/
President Obama will deliver a pre-recorded speech directly to public school students on the importance of education next Tuesday morning (Sept 8). “The president will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan wrote in an Aug. 26 letter to school principals.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6599457.html
http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000010885.cfm
FYI...
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/lessons/prek-6.pdf
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/lessons/7-12.pdf
Hoping to salvage his health care overhaul, President Obama will give a State of the Union-style address next Wednesday, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess.
Also, hoping to salvage his health care overhaul, President Obama will give a State of the Union-style address next Wednesday, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess.
The president of Focus on the Family Jim Daly is scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of "Hannity" as part of The Great American Panel. "Hannity" airs on the Fox News Channel at 9pm eastern.
The Center City post office in downtown Winston-Salem is one of three in the Triad that are now on a list of branches that could be closed. The U.S. Postal Service said yesterday that the current list of 413 post offices and branches does not represent a final decision on consolidation. That decision is expected to be made after October 2nd.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/downtown-post-office-could-be-shut-down/news/
A pit bull that chewed the toes off of a 4-month old baby in Jacksonville, North Carolina has been euthanized, while the child's mother and her boyfriend remain in custody, charged with felony child abuse. The baby is in stable condition at Pitt County Memorial Hospital after the dog chewed the toes off his left foot Sunday night. The mother told police she was on medication and didn't hear the baby crying even though she was sleeping in the same room
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/pit-bull-chewed-babys-toes-killed/
Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79. Hefner started the Harvesters Quartet in Charlotte back in 1953. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/former-congressman-bill-hefner-dies-79/
NASA IS WORKING TO DETERMINE IF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION OR SHUTTLE DISCOVERY ARE IN DANGER OF BEING HIT BY A LARGE PIECE OF SPACE DEBRIS. The debris is reportedly from a European rocket launched back in 2006. NASA is tracking the space junk and will make a final decision late tonight or early tomorrow morning IF Discovery will need to make a ‘debris avoidance maneuver’.
The popular New International Version (NIV) of the Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years. The updated version is slated for release in 2011. First published in 1978 and revised in 1984, the NIV Bible was created out of a desire to provide a faithful translation of the Scriptures that spoke the language of 20th century English.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/scholars-to-revise-popular-niv-bible/index.html
An FDA test shows that either a frog or a toad was in a Florida man's soda can. The FDA test confirmed that the remains of an animal were in Fred Denegri's can of Diet Pepsi. Denegri popped the can open July 23 as he was grilling dinner outdoors in Ormond Beach, Florida. A Pepsi spokesman said the company is aware of the FDA testing and stands by its manufacturing process. Denegri said he is pretty certain the animal was in the can before he opened it.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090902/D9AFFM5O0.html
SPORTS: College Football (Thursday) So Car at NC State
NFL Pre-season: Panthers hosting the Steelers tonight in Charlotte
Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt each win to set up US Open rematch
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announcing the opening of its latest Goodwill Store (the Whitaker Regional Operations Center) on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. The store is now open. It houses a regular retail store, an outlet store and a Career Connections Center that provides free career-counseling services to job-hunters.
Details: The operating hours for the retail and outlet stores: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. Phone 201-0800
http://www.goodwillnwnc.org/regional-operations-center.cfm
According to AAA Carolinas auto club, more than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to travel during the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Statewide, gas prices have gone up since Memorial Day. (Average price for regular unleaded is around $2.50 a gallon).
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/030105/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-hurt-holiday-tra/news/
President Obama will deliver a pre-recorded speech directly to public school students on the importance of education next Tuesday morning (Sept 8). “The president will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan wrote in an Aug. 26 letter to school principals.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6599457.html
http://www.citizenlink.org/CLNews/A000010885.cfm
FYI...
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/lessons/prek-6.pdf
http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/lessons/7-12.pdf
Hoping to salvage his health care overhaul, President Obama will give a State of the Union-style address next Wednesday, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess.
Also, hoping to salvage his health care overhaul, President Obama will give a State of the Union-style address next Wednesday, just a day after lawmakers return from their August recess.
The president of Focus on the Family Jim Daly is scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of "Hannity" as part of The Great American Panel. "Hannity" airs on the Fox News Channel at 9pm eastern.
The Center City post office in downtown Winston-Salem is one of three in the Triad that are now on a list of branches that could be closed. The U.S. Postal Service said yesterday that the current list of 413 post offices and branches does not represent a final decision on consolidation. That decision is expected to be made after October 2nd.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/downtown-post-office-could-be-shut-down/news/
A pit bull that chewed the toes off of a 4-month old baby in Jacksonville, North Carolina has been euthanized, while the child's mother and her boyfriend remain in custody, charged with felony child abuse. The baby is in stable condition at Pitt County Memorial Hospital after the dog chewed the toes off his left foot Sunday night. The mother told police she was on medication and didn't hear the baby crying even though she was sleeping in the same room
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/pit-bull-chewed-babys-toes-killed/
Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79. Hefner started the Harvesters Quartet in Charlotte back in 1953. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/03/former-congressman-bill-hefner-dies-79/
NASA IS WORKING TO DETERMINE IF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION OR SHUTTLE DISCOVERY ARE IN DANGER OF BEING HIT BY A LARGE PIECE OF SPACE DEBRIS. The debris is reportedly from a European rocket launched back in 2006. NASA is tracking the space junk and will make a final decision late tonight or early tomorrow morning IF Discovery will need to make a ‘debris avoidance maneuver’.
The popular New International Version (NIV) of the Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years. The updated version is slated for release in 2011. First published in 1978 and revised in 1984, the NIV Bible was created out of a desire to provide a faithful translation of the Scriptures that spoke the language of 20th century English.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/scholars-to-revise-popular-niv-bible/index.html
An FDA test shows that either a frog or a toad was in a Florida man's soda can. The FDA test confirmed that the remains of an animal were in Fred Denegri's can of Diet Pepsi. Denegri popped the can open July 23 as he was grilling dinner outdoors in Ormond Beach, Florida. A Pepsi spokesman said the company is aware of the FDA testing and stands by its manufacturing process. Denegri said he is pretty certain the animal was in the can before he opened it.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090902/D9AFFM5O0.html
SPORTS: College Football (Thursday) So Car at NC State
NFL Pre-season: Panthers hosting the Steelers tonight in Charlotte
Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt each win to set up US Open rematch
9.02.2009
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Officials at Wake Forest University say more than 80 students are experiencing flu symptoms. Two cases of H1N1 have been confirmed. Students with flu-like symptoms are being isolated in their rooms, where food is brought to them and where they can get class lessons online.
Washing hands and using hand sanitizer are a must to help prevent the flu.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/020035/wfu-swine-flu-reports-called-no-cause-for-alarm-mo/
The Davie County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a public forum last night at the Brock Performing Arts Center to discuss the proposal of building a new Davie County high school. By 2011, county officials see the existing high school as an auxiliary campus and are now looking to build a new school in another part of the county.
The Division of Motor Vehicles shut down the license-plate agency in the West Salem Shopping Center yesterday after one of the agency's former employees was arrested on fraud charges and in the country illegally. No charges have been filed against the owners. A note on the door of the agency referred people to license-plate agencies at Parkway Plaza at 1141 Silas Creek Parkway and at 1325 E. N.C. 66 South in Kernersville. The note did not mention the investigation.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/dmv-shuts-local-office/news/
Vermont is now allowing same-sex marriages. The state legislature in Vermont passed the marriage law earlier this year and overrode a veto by Governor Jim Douglas. Previously, Vermont had allowed civil unions. Vermont is now one of six states which have voted to legalize same-sex marriage.
Firefighters in California are making ‘excellent progress’ in battling the ‘station’ fire just north of LA. The fire is now about 22% contained. Authorities say a change in the weather has helped the firefighting effort.
The National Hurricane is tracking a new storm in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Erika currently has maximum sustained winds of about 60 miles per hour. Erika is expected to strengthen.
Paper…No Plastic: No plastic bags allowed at grocery stores in three counties along the Outer Banks. A new law ordering big grocery stores to stop giving away disposable plastic bags took effect on Tuesday. Grocery stores must offer paper bags made of 100% recycled paper or encourage reusable shopping bags. The law only applies to large stores on islands or peninsulas in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties. Supporters say the law is designed to preserve the environment and protect wildlife. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/01/plastic-bag-ban-tested-outer-banks/
It’s not your mamma’s Goodwill store: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is going green with its latest building. The latest Goodwill Store (the Whitaker Regional Operations Center) on Peters Creek Parkway will open to the public on Thursday. It houses a regular retail store, an outlet store and a Career Connections Center that provides free career-counseling services to job-hunters. It is Goodwill's first building in North Carolina to be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The new 47,000-square-foot ‘green’ building will use 30% less energy than a standard building its size.
Details: The operating hours for the retail and outlet stores: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The hours of operation for the Career Connections Center are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday.
Call (336) 201-0800 for more information
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/blue-green-goodwill-will-open-its-first-store-buil/news/
The popular New International Version (NIV) of the Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years. The updated version is slated for release in 2011. First published in 1978 and revised in 1984, the NIV Bible was created out of a desire to provide a faithful translation of the Scriptures that spoke the language of 20th century English. "We want to reach English speakers across the globe with a Bible that is accurate, accessible and that speaks to its readers in a language they can understand,” said Keith Danby, global president and CEO of Biblica.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/scholars-to-revise-popular-niv-bible/index.html
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar – the energetic parents of 18 children on the TLC show “18 Kids and Counting” — announced they are expecting baby number 19. Read more…
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,545163,00.html??test=faces
SPORTS:
ASU will go with a backup quarterback for Saturday’s opener at East Carolina. Head Coach Jerry Moore says starting QB Armanti Edwards is not healed from a lawnmower accident that cut his foot on August 5th. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/asu-to-go-with-backup-at-qb/sports/
College Football (Thursday) So Car at NC State
Washing hands and using hand sanitizer are a must to help prevent the flu.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/020035/wfu-swine-flu-reports-called-no-cause-for-alarm-mo/
The Davie County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a public forum last night at the Brock Performing Arts Center to discuss the proposal of building a new Davie County high school. By 2011, county officials see the existing high school as an auxiliary campus and are now looking to build a new school in another part of the county.
The Division of Motor Vehicles shut down the license-plate agency in the West Salem Shopping Center yesterday after one of the agency's former employees was arrested on fraud charges and in the country illegally. No charges have been filed against the owners. A note on the door of the agency referred people to license-plate agencies at Parkway Plaza at 1141 Silas Creek Parkway and at 1325 E. N.C. 66 South in Kernersville. The note did not mention the investigation.
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/dmv-shuts-local-office/news/
Vermont is now allowing same-sex marriages. The state legislature in Vermont passed the marriage law earlier this year and overrode a veto by Governor Jim Douglas. Previously, Vermont had allowed civil unions. Vermont is now one of six states which have voted to legalize same-sex marriage.
Firefighters in California are making ‘excellent progress’ in battling the ‘station’ fire just north of LA. The fire is now about 22% contained. Authorities say a change in the weather has helped the firefighting effort.
The National Hurricane is tracking a new storm in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Erika currently has maximum sustained winds of about 60 miles per hour. Erika is expected to strengthen.
Paper…No Plastic: No plastic bags allowed at grocery stores in three counties along the Outer Banks. A new law ordering big grocery stores to stop giving away disposable plastic bags took effect on Tuesday. Grocery stores must offer paper bags made of 100% recycled paper or encourage reusable shopping bags. The law only applies to large stores on islands or peninsulas in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties. Supporters say the law is designed to preserve the environment and protect wildlife. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/01/plastic-bag-ban-tested-outer-banks/
It’s not your mamma’s Goodwill store: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is going green with its latest building. The latest Goodwill Store (the Whitaker Regional Operations Center) on Peters Creek Parkway will open to the public on Thursday. It houses a regular retail store, an outlet store and a Career Connections Center that provides free career-counseling services to job-hunters. It is Goodwill's first building in North Carolina to be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The new 47,000-square-foot ‘green’ building will use 30% less energy than a standard building its size.
Details: The operating hours for the retail and outlet stores: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. The hours of operation for the Career Connections Center are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday.
Call (336) 201-0800 for more information
http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/blue-green-goodwill-will-open-its-first-store-buil/news/
The popular New International Version (NIV) of the Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years. The updated version is slated for release in 2011. First published in 1978 and revised in 1984, the NIV Bible was created out of a desire to provide a faithful translation of the Scriptures that spoke the language of 20th century English. "We want to reach English speakers across the globe with a Bible that is accurate, accessible and that speaks to its readers in a language they can understand,” said Keith Danby, global president and CEO of Biblica.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090901/scholars-to-revise-popular-niv-bible/index.html
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar – the energetic parents of 18 children on the TLC show “18 Kids and Counting” — announced they are expecting baby number 19. Read more…
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,545163,00.html??test=faces
SPORTS:
ASU will go with a backup quarterback for Saturday’s opener at East Carolina. Head Coach Jerry Moore says starting QB Armanti Edwards is not healed from a lawnmower accident that cut his foot on August 5th. http://www.journalnow.com/content/2009/sep/02/asu-to-go-with-backup-at-qb/sports/
College Football (Thursday) So Car at NC State
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