WBFJ News for Monday July 31, 2006
California cooling off, while the Plain states and now the Tarheel state is heating up! 60% of the US is abnormally dry…and hot! (USA TODAY)
With a High of 95 today…the Heat index (High heat and humidity combined) will ‘feel like’ 100 degrees today.
Even hotter for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 90’s…the Heat index will feel like 100 to 105.
A ‘Heat Advisory’ will likely be issued for Tuesday and Wednesday BY THE National Weather Service) .
If you need to be outside this week:
-Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 6pm…
-Wear lightweight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
As many as 60,000 people a year die from malignant skin cancer…as a result of too much sun, mostly, according to the World Health Organization. About 90% of skin cancers are caused by over exposure ultraviolet light from the sun. Ultraviolet light is needed to activate production of vitamin D in the body…but too much sun can be dangerous -- and even deadly.
The WTO report advises that people seek shade, use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and stay out of tanning salons. (CNN / BBC)
Actor Mel Gibson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol last Friday morning. Gibson said he has "battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regrets the horrific relapse," A spokesperson saying that Gibson has "already taken necessary steps to ensure his return to health." (CNN)
The latest from the Middle East: The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Israel has carried out more air strikes in southern Lebanon today, despite an agreement to halt raids for 48 hours.
Israel said it would suspended air attacks on south Lebanon for two days starting Monday…in the face of widespread outrage over an airstrike on a house that fatally wounded 56 Lebanese, almost all of them women and children.
In addition to suspending air attacks, Israel will also allow Lebanese civilians who want to leave south Lebanon for the north while allowing for humanitarian assistance.
Secretary of state Condelezza Rice is "convinced" that a cease-fire can come this week (FOX NEWS CHANNEL)
Water Aerobics during Pregnancy …a good combination:Swedish researchers say that those who did water aerobics once a week reported less low back pain and missed less work due to back pain than those who performed land-based exercise weekly. (Yahoo! News-Reuters)
TAX FREE WEEKEND: Mark your calendars:
AUGUST 4 - 6th are the dates for the Tax Free Weekend in North Carolina.
The following items will be tax free:
-Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item
-Sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item
-Computers of $3,500 or less per item;
-Computer supplies of $250 or less per item. Again…the Tax Free Weekend… AUGUST 4 - 6.
The Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
Special thanks to: Hanes Mall, Golden Corral, Ram Fabrication,
Blalock Realty, Hauser Rental, Brinkley Entertainment
and Special Event Services.
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Traffic Reports on WBFJ sponsored by ___________________________.
Metro Traffic reporting…
You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
Traffic and Weather every 15 minutes –weekday mornings-on WBFJ _______________________________________________________________
Heat index (High heat and humidity) will ‘feel like’ 100 degrees today
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High 95
Tonight: Clear…Low 75
Tuesday (August 1): Mostly sunny and HOT…High 98.
-Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 6pm…
-If you must be outside: wear light weight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
Note: A ‘Heat Advisory’ will likely be issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
___________and ____________
________________________________ on your Family Station…WBFJ.
NC Sales Tax Free Holiday
In North Carolina: For 2006, the dates are Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th.
G.S. 105-164.13C provides an exemption for certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 A.M. on the first Friday in August and 11:59 P.M. the following Sunday.
Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item, computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt.
Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.
The following resources provide additional information about the sales tax holiday:
List of Items Exempt During the Sales Tax Holiday – April 2006
List of Frequently Asked Questions
Sales and Use Tax Technical Bulletin Section 34-25 - Sales Tax Holiday
With a High of 95 today…the Heat index (High heat and humidity combined) will ‘feel like’ 100 degrees today.
Even hotter for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 90’s…the Heat index will feel like 100 to 105.
A ‘Heat Advisory’ will likely be issued for Tuesday and Wednesday BY THE National Weather Service) .
If you need to be outside this week:
-Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 6pm…
-Wear lightweight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
California cooling off, while the Plain states and now the Tarheel state is heating up! 60% of the US is abnormally dry…and hot! (USA TODAY)
As many as 60,000 people a year die from malignant skin cancer…as a result of too much sun, mostly, according to the World Health Organization. About 90% of skin cancers are caused by over exposure ultraviolet light from the sun. Ultraviolet light is needed to activate production of vitamin D in the body…but too much sun can be dangerous -- and even deadly.
The WTO report advises that people seek shade, use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and stay out of tanning salons. (CNN / BBC)
Actor Mel Gibson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol last Friday morning. Gibson said he has "battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regrets the horrific relapse," A spokesperson saying that Gibson has "already taken necessary steps to ensure his return to health." (CNN)
The latest from the Middle East: The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Israel has carried out more air strikes in southern Lebanon today, despite an agreement to halt raids for 48 hours.
Israel said it would suspended air attacks on south Lebanon for two days starting Monday…in the face of widespread outrage over an airstrike on a house that fatally wounded 56 Lebanese, almost all of them women and children.
In addition to suspending air attacks, Israel will also allow Lebanese civilians who want to leave south Lebanon for the north while allowing for humanitarian assistance.
Secretary of state Condelezza Rice is "convinced" that a cease-fire can come this week (FOX NEWS CHANNEL)
Water Aerobics during Pregnancy …a good combination:Swedish researchers say that those who did water aerobics once a week reported less low back pain and missed less work due to back pain than those who performed land-based exercise weekly. (Yahoo! News-Reuters)
TAX FREE WEEKEND: Mark your calendars:
AUGUST 4 - 6th are the dates for the Tax Free Weekend in North Carolina.
The following items will be tax free:
-Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item
-Sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item
-Computers of $3,500 or less per item;
-Computer supplies of $250 or less per item. Again…the Tax Free Weekend… AUGUST 4 - 6.
The Chick-fil-A / Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
Special thanks to: Hanes Mall, Golden Corral, Ram Fabrication,
Blalock Realty, Hauser Rental, Brinkley Entertainment
and Special Event Services.
------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------
Traffic Reports on WBFJ sponsored by ___________________________.
Metro Traffic reporting…
You can be part of the WBFJ Family Traffic Team…by calling 777-1893…
Traffic and Weather every 15 minutes –weekday mornings-on WBFJ _______________________________________________________________
Heat index (High heat and humidity) will ‘feel like’ 100 degrees today
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mix of sun and clouds…High 95
Tonight: Clear…Low 75
Tuesday (August 1): Mostly sunny and HOT…High 98.
-Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 6pm…
-If you must be outside: wear light weight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
Note: A ‘Heat Advisory’ will likely be issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
___________and ____________
________________________________ on your Family Station…WBFJ.
NC Sales Tax Free Holiday
In North Carolina: For 2006, the dates are Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th.
G.S. 105-164.13C provides an exemption for certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 A.M. on the first Friday in August and 11:59 P.M. the following Sunday.
Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item, computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt.
Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.
The following resources provide additional information about the sales tax holiday:
List of Items Exempt During the Sales Tax Holiday – April 2006
List of Frequently Asked Questions
Sales and Use Tax Technical Bulletin Section 34-25 - Sales Tax Holiday
