The ice storm that crippled parts of the Plains and Midwest over the weekend is now causing problems for parts of Texas and the New England states. At least 41 fatalities have been associated with the storm.
Over a half million homes without power this morning. It could take a week for crews to have the electricity back on in parts of the mid-west. http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=1&storyid=1036
Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is in serious condition after a series of three failed operations on his large intestine for diverticulitis complicated by infection. A Spanish newspaper is reporting that the 80 year old dictator is being fed intravenously. http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=2&storyid=1034
Exercise does makes a difference:
A new study showing men who exercise, even moderate exercise, can reduce their risk of colon cancer. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the country. Slightly more men than women get colon cancer. http://www.nbc4.tv/health/10736045/detail.html
A U.S. Navy chaplain who prayed "in Jesus' name" as his conscience dictated is being ejected from the military.
Chaplain Gordon Kling-en-schmitt had delivered a public prayer "in Jesus' name" at a White House rally last winter and was court-martialed for that. The Navy convicted him of failing to follow a lawful order because his superior didn't want him praying "in Jesus' name."
"This fight cost me everything. My career is over, my family is now homeless, we've lost a million dollar pension.
Navy policy had that required religious rites be "non-sectarian."
Congress did rescinded the Navy policy, so chaplains are now free again to pray in Jesus' name."
Kling-en-schmitt said "My sacrifice purchased their freedom. My conscience is clear, the fight was worth it, and I'd do it all again."
Klingenschmitt, as WND has reported, has fought an extended battle with the Navy over its restrictions on religious expression by its chaplains. He appeared and delivered a public prayer "in Jesus' name" at a White House rally last winter and was court-martialed for that. The Navy convicted him of failing to follow a lawful order because his superior didn't want him praying "in Jesus' name."
He's also launched a legal battle that he said he hopes eventually will result in his reinstatement, alleging the Navy assembled a "civic religion" by ordering its chaplains to pray in a certain way.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53731
Speaking of praying in Jesus name…There will be a peaceful “Rally For Jesus” this afternoon at City Hall in High Point. Area churches are welcomed to attend. High Point City Council Meeting will be held at 4:45pm on the third floor of City Hall.
Pastor John A-llard of Chestnut Drive Chapel in High Point will be given 15 minutes at today’s High Point City Council Meeting to share his belief that praying in the name of Jesus at the beginning of City Council Meetings in High Point should be allowed.
According to 2006 registration data: The American Kennel Club has announced their Top Dog honors yesterday.
The Labrador Retriever was crowned the most popular U.S. purebred dog for the 16th straight year. A surprise second…Yorkshire Terrier.
http://www.usaradio.com/news_details.php?catid=0&storyid=1007
Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker has died due to complications of leukemia. Brecker passed away on Saturday in New York. He was 57.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/15/obit.brecker.ap/index.html
NFL Play-offs
AFC Championship: New England at Indianapolis
NFC Championship: New Orleans at Chicago
Your WBFJ Family Station Forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy and breezy with temperatures
falling into the 40’s.
Tonight: Clearing skies. Breezy…Low 26.
Wednesday: Sunny…High near 40
-Temperatures in the Triad staying in the 40’s through the weekend.
-A chance of snow flurries in the Northern Mountains
tonight and Thursday.
All this week on the WBFJ Morning Show…
WBFJ…Chick-Fil-A ‘NUGGET’
Music: The Best of Russ Lee
and Breakfast goodies from Chick-Fil-A of the Triad
(FYI)
Russ Lee in Concert this Sunday (January 21)
At First Baptist in Welcome @ 6pm.
Free / Love Offering…731-8434
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