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Although it's become traditional to wear green AND eat corned beef and cabbage on St Patty’s Day…actual Saint Patrick had little to do with these practices.
Check out the story of the real St Patrick:
www.cbn.com/spirituallife/ChurchAndMinistry/ChurchHistory/colson_stpatrick.aspx
RECALL: Honda Motor Company is recalling over 400,000 vehicles in the US because of problems with the braking system. The recall applies to Odyssey minivans and the Honda Element - Model years 2007-2008. The recall applies to 344,000 Odyssey minivans made in Lincoln, Ala., and 68,000 Element utility vehicles assembled in East Liberty, Ohio. If the problem is left unrepaired, the brakes could eventually stop working.
Honda Recall link:
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/SEO/HondaRecall.asp?recallStatus=NO%20VIN&recallId1=NO%20RECALL%20IDS
Story: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/Honda-to-Recall-412000-Vehicles-for-Brake-Problems-87854582.html
READERS DIGEST HAS COMPILED A LIST OF THE STATES WITH THE SAFEST AND DEADLIEST ROADS IN THE NATION. The top three ‘safest’ states are Kansas, Wisconsin and Montana. The most dangerous roads are located in California, Hawaii and Louisiana.
The researchers factored in the latest data for spending, congestion, road and bridge condition, and safety to see how the states rate.
Kindergarten registration in Guilford County is now open. Students who turn 5 on or before Aug. 31 are able to enroll. Not sure what school? Use the Guilford County school locator at
www.gcsnc.com/locator0809¬/streetsearch.aspx
Guilford County student assignment office: (336) 370-8303.
Story: http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/03/17/article/kindergarten_registration_now_open
A man who allegedly shot someone inside a Walmart on Sunday night in Wilkesboro has turned himself into police. Franklin Jerome Carlton is being held in the Wilkes County Jail. 22-year-old Jesse Holt, the man who was shot by Carlton, has been released from the hospital. http://www.myfox8.com/wghp-story-walmart-suspect-arrested-100317,0,2185890.story
A 7th WORLD VISION STAFF MEMBER HAS DIED FROM INJURIES THEY RECEIVED LAST WEEK DURING A TERRORIST ATTACK IN NORTHWEST PAKISTAN. Several gunmen opened fire inside the World Vision office…then, detonated a bomb as they departed. The majority of World Vision's staff in Pakistan are Muslim. Many of whom are born and raised in the communities they work in.
HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JAMES CLYBURN SAYS THE VOTE ON HEALTH CARE COULD BE PUSHED BEYOND EASTER. A vote on the current version of the Healthcare Reform Bill in the House is expected this week. Please let your Representatives know your opinion and concerns about the current Healthcare Reform Bill...http://capwiz.com/fof/issues/alert/?alertid=14760471
TONIGHT: Switchfoot will appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno .
Speaking of Switchfoot, their current single "Always," which was featured in Grey's Anatomy recently, received a GMA Dove nomination for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.
Have you received your 2010 Census form in the mail, yet? You should be receiving your copy of the Census form in your mailbox this week. More info at www.2010census.gov/
SPORTS:
ACC teams playing in the NIT...
Both the Tarheels and the Wolfpack winning last night. Virginia Tech plays on Wednesday
10 NFL teams attended ‘pro day’ for ASU’s Armanti Edwards yesterday. The former App State quarterback is one of college football's most decorated quarterbacks. Of the 10 NFL teams in attendance, Edwards said Jacksonville wants him to return kicks, while Carolina, New England, Indianapolis and Miami want him to work out at quarterback and receiver. www.goasu.com
http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/03/17/article/appalachian_qb_will_do_whatever_nfl_asks
