On this date back in 1931: "The Star-Spangled Banner" became the official national anthem of the US. The song by Francis Scott Key, was originally a poem known as the "Defense of Fort McHenry."
Update: The Guilford County Department of Public Health and UNC-G continue to investigate the situation. The initial student remains hospitalized and is undergoing treatment. NO ONE else on campus has shown evidence of active tuberculosis. Of hundreds of students and staff tested with a TB skin test, a few of them have had positive tests. All have had a chest x-ray and all x-rays are normal. They are not contagious and do not need to be isolated. These students will be offered Rifampin, an antibiotic. This medication will be provided by the Department of Public Health free of charge. FYI: Only active tuberculosis disease leads to spread to others.
http://www.guilfordhealth.org/
Several RECALLS you may need to know about:
-GM recalling some 1.3 million cars to fix power steering motors that can fail.
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.print.GMCOM.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Mar/0302_recall
-Nissan recalling some of its newer model trucks and minivans to fix problems
with brake pedals and fuel gauges
http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=EDB8FD827A0A8F1963CCF7327020D497?mid=1&id=1208
-T.Marzetti is recalling several varieties of its Veggie & Chip Dips
http://www.marzetti.com/news/detail.php?pr=96
New this morning: Representative Charlie Rangel will temporarily step aside as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. The 20-term New York Democrat telling reporters that he had submitted a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting a temporary leave of absence until a broad-reaching House ethics committee investigation concludes. Rangel is being investigated for, among other things, failing to pay taxes on a home in the Dominican Republic. http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/03/charlie.rangel/index.html?hpt=T2
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED ON CAPITOL HILL. Senator Jim Bunning yesterday ended his two-day filibuster of jobless benefits and highway projects across the country. The bill also includes Medicare payment improvements and highway projects in 17 states.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has won the GOP nomination in yesterday's primary. The incumbent Republican is seeking a third full four-year term.
The death toll from Saturday's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has reached nearly 800. Officials say the tally of 799 dead is likely to increase in coming days as search-and-rescue crews dig into collapsed buildings and discover more bodies. Officials are also dealing another pressing problem: looting and lawlessness in areas of central and southern Chile. (CNN)
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SAYS PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL VISIT CHILE IN APRIL.
Take Action: The “I Am Not Ashamed” campaign, organized by the apologetics ministry ‘Answers in Genesis’, will run commercials from March 1 to April 25 featuring individuals from different backgrounds, nationalities, ages and cultures saying they are not ashamed of the Gospel. Organizers hope to convey the message that despite physical differences, people around the world hold in common a respect and appreciation for the relevance of God’s word in today’s world. A print ad campaign will also run in USA Today during that period:
The print ad will quote specific Bible verses that address hot-button issues today. Issues that will be addressed include abortion, marriage and religion in the public square. Local churches are also encouraged to join the campaign by sponsoring billboards in their area.
Website: www.iamnotashamed.org
Read the story: www.christianpost.com/article/20100302/pro-bible-ad-campaign-to-run-on-fox-msnbc/index.html
The theme of the campaign (“I Am Not Ashamed”) is inspired by the verses found in
Romans 1:16: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the
salvation of everyone who believes; first for the Jews, then for the Gentile.”
World's (unofficial) Oldest Dog has passed away. Scruffy who lived in Greensboro was 147 years old in Dog Years. Jan Pegram, Scruffy’s owner, who LIVES in Greensboro claimed back in December that her dog was the oldest dog in the world. Scruffy turned 21 years old on January 01, 2010, making it six weeks older than the dog currently holding the Guinness World Record title of "world's oldest dog." Scruffy was put down on Monday after suffering from kidney failure. Scruffy was 147 in dog years (21 in human years).
SPORTS: ACC basketball action last night:
- Tarheels winning their 2,000th game last night. Carolina over Miami 69 - 62
TONIGHT:
Wake Forest at Florida State
NC State at Virginia Tech
Duke at Maryland (The Blue Devils can take the ACC title tonight with a win)
Women’s ACC Tournament starts Thursday in Greensboro
http://www.theacc.com/sports/
Men's ACC Tournament (March 11-14) in Greensboro
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/acc-m-baskbl-body.html
