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I have no words to tell you. to tell you how sorry I am for all of this.
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
A PILOT'S APOLOGY. A WINTER STORM SWEEPING THE NATION. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE STUCK AND STRANDED. COMING UP THE LATESTS ON CANCELLED FLIGHTS.
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AND WITH FISCAL CLIFF TALKS RESUMING TODAY-
EVEN STARBUCKS IS PUSHing LAWMAKERS TO MAKE A DEAL
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING -
THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG--
WE BEGIN THIS MORNING - WITH TRAVELERS STRANDED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS TO BLAME. FROM THE MIDWEST TO THE NORTHEAST, THE WEATHER IS CAUSING A LOT OF HEADACHES.
ED PAYNE HAS THE LATEST DETAILS.
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AIRPORTS ARE PACKED WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO GET "SOMEWHERE."
MORE THAN 17-HUNDRED FLIGHTS WERE CANCELED WEDNESDAY AND TODAY MIGHT NOT BE MUCH BETTER WITH SNOW, FREEZING RAIN AND STRONG WINDS BATTERING THE NORTHEAST.
AND IT'S CAUSING A DOMINO EFFECT ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
A PILOT ON A FLIGHT SITTING FOR HOURS IN DALLAS WAITING TO DEPART FOR LAS VEGAS TOLD PASSENGERS THIS:
"It's beyond reproach. I have no words to tell you. to tell you how sorry I am for all of this.
PASSENGERS IN ATLANTA ARE TRYING TO KEEP THEIR COOL AS THEY WAIT FOR WORD ON THEIR FLIGHTS.
You can't change it. Take it for what it is and make the best of a bad situation.
The best thing is to think about the purpose of the trip so you're not so upset.
GETTING AROUND ON THE GROUND ISN'T ANY EASIER. MOTORISTS IN INDIANAPOLIS HAD TO DEAL WITH WHITE OUT CONDITIONS. THE INDIANA PACERS POSTPONED THEIR GAME AGAINST THE CHICAGO BULLS BECAUSE OF THE SEVERE WEATHER IN INDIANAPOLIS.
THE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN CARMEL, NORTH OF INDIANAPOLIS, DIDN'T STOP THIS MOTORIST FROM VENTURING OUT ON THE ROADS.
They're slick in spots. The marvelous overpasses in Carmel are a little icy.
THE WHITE CHRISTMAS IN Little Rock, Arkansas WAS A RECORD BREAKER. THE NINE INCHES OF SNOW THAT FELL ON CHRISTMAS DAY BROKE AN 86-YEAR-OLD-RECORD.
I'M ED PAYNE REPORTING.
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THE SNOWSTORM IS PART OF A SYSTEM THAT SPAWNED TORNADOES IN SOUTHERN STATES ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE TORNADO THAT HIT MOBILE, ALABAMA WAS AN E-F-2,
WITH WINDS UP TO 135 MILES-PER-HOUR.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH IS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.
WE'RE TOLD HE'S SURROUNDED BY FAMILY.
THIS INFORMATION IS HAS JUST BE RELEASED -- BUT A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON SAYS BUSH HAS BEEN IN THE I-C-U SINCE SUNDAY.
IT FOLLOWS A SERIES OF SETBACKS -- INCLUDING A PERSISTENT FEVER THAT JUST WON'T GO AWAY.
RIGHT NOW -- HE'S ON A LIQUID ONLY DIET.
DOCTORS SAY HE *IS ALERT -- AND ABLE TO COMMUNICATE.
THIS MORNING -- THEY'RE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC.
THE FORMER PRESIDENT -- HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL FOR MORE THAN A MONTH NOW.
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A FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN LEADER IS OUT OF THE HOSPTIAL.
NELSON MANDELA -- WENT IN EARLIER THIS MONTH FOR A LUNG INFECTION AND GALLSTONE SURGERY.
THE 94- YEAR OLD WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE IN-HOME CARE.
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NEW RIGHT NOW: JUST A FEW MORE DAYS UNTIL WE HEAD OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF,
THAT'S IF LAWMAKERS DON'T MANAGE TO COME TO A DEAL.
THIS MORNING -- LAWMAKERS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BACK AT WORK AFTER A FEW DAYS OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
BUT YESTERDAY -- HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING THE SENATE NEEDS TO ACT FIRST --
HINTING THE HOUSE MEMBERS WOULDN'T RECONVENE UNTIL THEN.
THE SENATE IS SCHEDULED TO BE IN SESSION TODAY.
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STARBUCKS IS TAKING A STAND THIS MORNING ON THE LOOMING TAX HIKES.
C-E-O HOWARD SCHULTZ IS ASKING WORKERS AT D-C STORES TO WRITE "COME TOGETHER" ON COFFEE CUPS TODAY AND TOMORROW.
HE HOPES IT SENDS A MESSAGE TO OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. SCHULTZ SAYS IT'S ONLY A RECOMMENDATION, AND EMPLOYEES DON'T HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IF THEY DON'T WANT TO.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 CRIME ALERT-
SHOTS FIRED IN A GATED NORTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY HAS
ONE PERSON IN THE HOSPITAL AND ANOTHER BEHIND BARS THIS MORNING.
DEPTUTIES TELL US IT ALL HAPPENED AROUND 6:30 LAST NIGHT IN THE 92 HUNDRED BLOCK OF PINE ISLAND CIRCLE.
THEY SAY ONE PERSON WAS SHOT AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH UNKNOWN INJURIES.
NEIGHBORS OF THE COMMUNITY WERE LEFT SHAKEN UP.
THE SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY
DEPUTIES SAY A POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION IS PENDING.
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"we were surprised when we found the police cars out in front of our house but it's very saddening"
ONE PERSON IS IN CUSTODY
DEPUTIES SAY A POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION IS PENDING.
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THIS MORNING, FORT MYERS POLICE CONTINUE THEIR SEARCH FOR THE PERSON WHO BROKE INTO A SOUTH FORT MYERS HOME AND STABBED A WOMAN.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 4 AM YESTERDAY THE PASEO COMMUNITY.
THE WOMAN WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. OFFICIALS ARE NOT RELEASING NAME OR CONDITION.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL POLICE.
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Nicole Moscheola, Resident
"This is a very safe neighborhood so I was very surprised to see it. I thought maybe it was a heart attack or something more natural. Not a stabbing."
IT'S UNCLEAR HOW THE SUSPECT GOT INSIDE THE GATED COMMUNITY.
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TOYOTA HAS REACHED A SETTLEMENT WORTH MORE THAN ONE BILLION DOLLARS IN A CASE INVOLVING HUNDREDS OF LAWSUITS OVER ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.
MANY OWNERS SAY THEY HAD TO SELL THEIR CARS AT REDUCED PRICES BECAUSE OF BAD PUBLICITY OVER THE CLAIMS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
THE JAPANESE AUTOMAKER SAYS THE SETTELMENT SHOULD RESOLVE THOSE CASES.
THE COMPANY HAS RECALLED MORE THAN 14 MILLION VEHICLES WORLDWIDE DUE TO THE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS.
AND EVEN WITH THAT BAD PUBLICITY --
TOYOTA IS SET TO OVERTAKE GENERAL MOTORS -- RECLAIMING "THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CAR MAKER" TITLE FOR 2012.
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HAWAII'S VACANT SENATE SEAT WILL BE FILLED TODAY --
BRIAN SCHATZ WILL BE IN WASHINGTON D-C TODAY TO BE SWORN INTO THE POSITION.
HE'S FILLING SEAT OF SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE WHO DIED LAST WEEK.
SCHATZ IS CURRENTLY HAWAII'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
HE'S 40 YEAR OLD, AND SAYS HE WILL SEEK ELECTION TO A FULL TERM IN 2014.
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LOOKING AHEAD THIS MORNING --
NEW HOME SALES FIGURES WILL BE RELEASED FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.
HOUSING HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BRIGHT SPOTS FOR THE ECONOMY.
THE LAST REPORT RELEASED BY THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT SHOWED A SPIKE OF NEARLY 6-PERCENT.
OVER THE PAST YEAR, NEW HOME SALES HAVE RISEN 27 POINT 1 PERCENT --
BUT SALES ARE STILL WELL BELOW HEALTHY LEVELS.
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RETAILERS ARE BRACING FOR SHOPPERS RETURNING UNWANTED CHRISTMAS GIFTS IN THE COMING DAYS.
IF YOU FALL INTO THAT CATEGORY, HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND.
AMAZON.COM
ITEMS SHIPPED IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS OF THE YEAR CAN BE SENT BACK UNTIL FEBRUARY FIRST WITHOUT ADDED FEES.
TARGET REQUIRES A RECEIPT FOR ALL RETURNS AND EXCHANGES AND MOST RETURNS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS.
AT WALMART, YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 20TH TO RETURN OR EXCHANGE HIGH PRICED ELECTRONICS LIKE TVS, COMPUTERS AND CAMERAS.
EVERYTHING ELSE -- YOU HAVE 90 DAYS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
A NEW KIDDIE CRAZE --
AND IT'S ONE, PARENTS MIGHT WANT TO ENCOURAGE.
WE TAKE A LOOK AT *HOW MORE AND MORE CHILDREN ARE STRIKING A POSE TO GET FIT
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FOR MANY PEOPLE, WINTER MEANS DRY SKIN.
COOLER TEMPS OUTSIDE, COMBINED WITH WARM TEMPERATURES INSIDE MAY CAUSE YOUR SKIN TO CRACK.
BUT THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT IT.
USE CREAMS AND SOAPS WITH MOISTURIZERS TO KEEP SKIN SOFT. AND APPLY THE LOTION WHEN YOUR SKIN IS DAMP.
ALSO -- AVOID PRODUCTS WITH ALCOHOL OR PERFUMES. AND TRY TO RESIST TAKING LONG HOT BATHS DURING WINTER MONTHS.
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"I know this is the time of year you'd like to stay in a hot shower, but the sooner you get in and out the better. Hot water dries skin out."
WHILE PATCHES OF DRY SKIN CAN APPEAR ANYWHERE, IT'S MOST COMMON ON THE ARMS, HANDS, LOWER LEGS, AND ABDOMEN.
IF YOUR SKIN BECOMES SERIOUSLY INFLAMED, IT'S BEST TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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A NEW DEVICE IS HELPING DOCTORS DEAL WITH ESPECIALLY CHALLENGING ISSUES OF INFERTILITY.
IT ALLOWS DOCTORS TO MONITOR AN EMBRYO'S GROWTH, ALMOST MINUTE BY MINUTE.
AND IN DOING SO, HELP THEM SELECT THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR SUCCESSFUL INVITRO FERTILIZATION.
IT'S CALLED AN EMBRYOSCOPE.
IT'S NOT A MAGIC BULLET, BUT IT IS A HIGH TECH INCUBATOR AND TIME LAPSE CAMERA THAT CAPTURES THE BEGINNING OF LIFE.
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"Imagine you're able to see every minute of the embryo's development even before it's transferred to the uterus before it implants on the uterine wall you're able to see this embryo. It's never been possible before."
THE EMBRYOSCOPE KEEPS THE EMBRYOS IN A SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENT AND TRACKS EVERY SECOND.
THAT GIVES DOCTORS AN EVEN BETTER CHANCE TO CATCH EVEN THE MOST SUBTLE CHANGES.
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NEW RESEARCH SHOWS, HELPING INFANTS SIT UP -- MAY BOOST THE LEARNING PROCESS.
THE NEW STUDY FROM TEXAS A-AND-M LOOKED AT LEARNING PATTERNS OF FIVE AND SIX MONTH OLDS.
THE OLDER BABIES HAD AN ADVANTAGE WHEN THEY SAT UP AND REACHED OUT FOR OBJECTS, ON THEIR OWN.
RESEARCHERS SAY, WHEN FIVE MONTH OLDS WERE GIVEN SUPPORT -- THEY DEMONSTRATED SIMILAR LEARNING PATTERNS AS THE OLDER BABIES.
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EVER HEARD OF DOWNWARD DOG? OR THE WARRIOR?
HOW ABOUT A SUN SALUTATION?
EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T, CHANCES ARE YOUR KIDS HAVE -- OR WILL SOON.
TURNS OUT THE LATEST FITNESS CRAZE AMONG KIDS IS YOGA.
GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN SHOWS HOW KID STUDIOS AND IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS --
ARE POPPING UP ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
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Some say yoga is the fastest growing sport in the nation, with an estimated
20 million people practicing regularly. But the latest trend among yogis is
that an ever-growing number of practitioners are.. pint-sized.
Genevieve O/C:
There are yoga classes for infants all the way up to teenagers. They even
have classes for toddlers like my daughter.
SOT: Liz Eustace, CEO Alignyo:
You're still going to see the foundation of yoga - so there's going to be an
awareness of movement, and anatomy and breath, tremendous creativity,
interplay between teacher and children.
Genevieve O/C:
I'm here with a group of 6-9 year-old yogis who are showing me a little
about what a kids' yoga class is like.
NATS:
One leg comes up, the other.
Teacher Lauren Chaitoff co-owner of Yogi Beans:
It's going to be little bit sillier, more playful/Kids are stressed, social
pressures and pressure in school.
SOT KIDS:
MOS LITTLE GIRL:
It clears you mind off something that's really bothering you.
MOS BROTHER AND SISTER:
After class is over it seems like I'm not so worried about my problems as
when I was in school.
Parents should look for a registered children's yoga instructor-a good
start is the Yoga Alliance website. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of
questions and be sure to develop a relationship with the teacher.
Experts - and parents - say the benefits extend well beyond the studio.
Mom Gail Tobias SOT:
After she is done with the class I find she's much more eager to go home and
sit and do her homework and be more focused.
EUSTACE SOT:
"There's also great resources online and through books and through DVDs so
whether you're in a small community or a larger community you can still
integrate a lot of the practices and teachings of kids yoga.
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GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN REPORTING.
THERE'S EVEN PLACES HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR CHILDREN TO TAKE YOGA CLASSES.
ONE WE FOUND IS THE HEALTH AND HARMONY CENTER -- IT'S IN THE IONA SCHOOLHOUSE OFF MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.
LOOK FOR COUPONS -- SO YOU CAN FIND THE BEST DEALS.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
FIRST -- HEADS UP ON A SPOILER ALERT.
THE END HAS COME FOR PETER PARKER. THE ALTER-EGO OF THE "AMAZING SPIDER-MAN."
IN THE ISSUE RELEASED WEDNESDAY, WRITERS DO AWAY WITH PETER PARKER.
SPIDER MAN WILL LIVE ON -- BUT INSIDE THE COSTUME IS NONE OTHER THAN DOCTOR OCTOPUS!
THE NEXT SERIES WILL BE CALLED "SUPERIOR SPIDER MAN"
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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CHECK OUT THIS INCREDIBLE VIDEO.
IT'S SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM A WALGREENS IN MOBILE, ALABAMA -- AS A TORNADO HIT.
LIGHTNING FLASHED THROUGH HEAVY RAIN,
AND SECONDS LATER VEHICLES WERE KNOCKED AROUND AND DEBRIS FLEW ACROSS THE LOT.
CUSTOMERS WHO WERE ABOUT TO EXIT HURRIED BACK INSIDE THE STORE AS WIND SCATTERED PRODUCTS AND DISPLAYS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMED THE TORNADO WAS AN E-F-2 WITH WINDS AS HIGH AS 1 HUNDRED 37 MILES AN HOUR.
ONLY MINOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NOW TO AN UNUSUAL HOLIDAY TRADITION.
EVERY YEAR IN ONE PART OF PERU -- HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GATHER TO TAKE OUT SOME RAGE.
THE POINT IS FOR PEOPLE TO SETTLE THEIR DIFFERENCES BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS.
THE FIGHTS ARE NORMALLY IN PRETTY GOOD SPIRITS, WITH THE COMPETITORS SHAKING HANDS AND GIVING HUGS.
SOME PEOPLE GET CARRIED AWAY, THOUGH, LIKE ONE GUY WHO KICKED AN OPPONENT WHEN HE WAS DOWN.
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TOYOTA IS SETTLING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
THE PRICE TAG-- MORE THAN A BILLION BUCKS!
AND-- THE CLOCK IS TICKING AS LAWMAKERS GEAR UP TO TACKLE THE THE FISCAL CLIFF ISSUE ON CAPITOL HILL--
WITH ALL THAT, AND MORE, LET'S GET TO BLOOMBERG'S ELLEN BRAITMAN.
SHE JOINS US FROM THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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THIS IS NOT THE VERBATIM OF WHAT THE REPORTER IS SAYING.
INSTEAD IT'S THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS FROM NBC-2.
GOOD MORNING.
WITH THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE INCHING CLOSER--
THE U-S AVIATION INDUSTRY ISN'T WORRIED-- FOR NOW.
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT WON'T FACE IMMEDIATE DISRUPTION SINCE IT HAS UNTIL THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR--
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30TH TO ADJUST TO ANY DEEP CUTS IN THE BUDGET.
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HOWEVER THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY IS URGING CONGRESS TO SHIFT IT'S ATTENTION ON ACROSS THE BOARD CUTS KNOWN AS "SE-QUES-TRATION" --
RATHER THAN FIGHTING OVER TAXES.
IF THE CUTS TAKE EFFECT AS SCHEDULED, MANY JOBS WOULD BE LOST, AS $55-BILLION DOLLARS WOULD BE CUT FROM THE PENTAGON'S BUDGET.
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MEANWHILE, STARBUCKS IS TAKING A STAND ON THE FISCAL CLIFF.
CEO HOWARD SCHULTZ HAS ASKED BARISTAS IN THE WASHINGTON D-C AREA TO WRITE--
"COME TOGETHER" ON CUSTOMERS' CUPS TODAY AND TOMORROW
TO SEND A MESSAGE TO LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL.
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YESTERDAY, STOCKS CONTINUED TO FALL ON FISCAL CLIFF WORRIES.
THO, PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESS RESUME BUDGET TALKS TODAY.
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ALRIGHT, SOME GOOD NEWS FOR THE HOUSING MARKET IN THE NEW YEAR.
I'LL HAVE DETAILS, AFTER THIS:
TOYOTA WILL TAKE A $1-POINT-1 BILLION DOLLAR CHARGE TO SETTLE A LAWSUIT--
HAVING TO DO WITH MORE THAN 10-MILLION VEHICLES RECALLED FOR UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FROM 2009 TO 2010.
IT SETTLES CLAIMS THE VALUE OF OWNED VEHICLES WENT DOWN AS A RESULT.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M ELLEN BRAITMAN WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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STARBUCKS IS TAKING THE FISCAL CLIFF ISSUE INTO IT'S OWN HANDS.
AND-- I'LL TELL YOU THE BEST PLACES TO BUY AND SELL A HOME IN THE NEW YEAR.
I'LL HAVE THAT, AND MORE, COMING UP IN THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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BACK TO WORK. WE ARE DAYS AWAY FROM FALLING OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF. CAN LAWMAKERS AND THE PRESIDENT REACH A DEAL.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY -
WE'RE KEEPING A CLOSE WATCH ON A FORMER PRESIDENT'S DECLINING HEALTH.
GEORGE H-W BUSH --BATTLING A PERSISTENT FEVER THIS MORNING
WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT HIS HOSPITAL BEDSIDE.
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4 DAYS UNTIL AMERICANS SEE THERE TAXES DO UP.
THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT IS HEADED BACK TO WASHINGTON -- TO TRY AND WORK WITH CONGRESS ON SOME SORT OF AGREEMENT.
BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARE SCHEDULED TO RECONVENE TODAY.
DANIELLE LEIGH HAS THE LATEST FROM WASHINGTON.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND LAWMAKERS RETURN TO WASHINGTON TODAY WITH JUST FIVE DAYS LEFT TO AVERT THE FISCAL CLIFF.
ALL EYES WILL BE ON THE SENATE - AFTER HOUSE REPUBLICANS SAID IT'S UP TO SENATE LEADERSHIP TO REACH A DEAL
NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH REPORTS FROM CAPITOL HILL ON THE SCRAMBLE TO COME TOGETHER FAST.
ANOTHER DAY AND ANOTHER STAND-OFF.THIS TIME HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER HINTING HE MAY NOT EVEN BRING HOUSE MEMBERS BACK TO TOWN UNTIL THE SENATE COMES UP WITH A PASSABLE PLAN.
AS PRESIDENT OBAMA LEAVES HIS TROPICAL RETREAT IN HAWAII- FOR A WINTRY WASHINGTON- TENSION ON CAPITOL HILL IS ON HIGH.
"I don't see how you could hammer out any kind of a grand bargain or large plan involving tax reform and entitlement changes in a matter of days."
SERIOUS DOUBT IS SETTING IN-
EVEN STARBUCKS IS GETTING INVOLVED- WRITING "COME TOGETHER" ON ITS CUPS
SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS HE'S SITTING THIS ROUND OUT- AFTER FAILING TO GET ENOUGH HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT HIS OWN PLAN JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
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"I think that Boehner is being controlled, unfortunately - by the right wing."
THAT LEAVES IT UP TO MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID AND THE REST OF THE SENATE TO FIND A PASSABLE SOLUTION.
AIDES SAY REID'S PLAN WOULD AVOID TAX INCREASES FOR PEOPLE MAKING LESS THAN 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS, ELIMINATE SOME BIG SPENDING CUTS AND RESTORE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
"I think you are likely to see a 2 step process here. One sort of dealing sort of with the immediate dynamics so you can, in fact, set up a situation where you can deal with the larger situation."
WITHOUT A DEAL- BUSH ERA TAX CUTS WILL EXPIRE JANUARY FIRST AND DEEP SPENDING CUTS WILL SET IN.
CONGRESS SET UP THE DEADLINE HOPING IT WOULD FORCE A COMPROMISE- SO FAR THAT'S BACKFIRED.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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DEVELOPING AS YOU WAKE UP.
FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH IS IN INTENSIVE CARE THIS MORNING IN HOUSTON.
THE 88 YEAR OLD WAS ADMITTED LAST MONTH WITH A BRONCHITIS LIKE COUGH AND HAS STAYED BECAUSE OF A STUBBORN FEVER THAT'S GOTTEN WORSE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS.
HOSPITAL STAFF DAY MR. BUSH IS ALERT AND COMMUNICATING WITH DOCTORS AND HIS FAMILY.
DOCTORS HAVE BEEN TREATING THE FEVER WITH TYLENOL BUT AREN'T SURE WHY THE FEVER ELEVATED IN RECENT DAYS.
THE 41ST PRESIDEN TIS ALOS ON A LIQUID ONLY DIET.
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RIGHT ABOUT NOW--
THE BUSH FAMILY IS USUALLY VACATIONING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THEM STEPPING OFF THE PLANE, BACK IN 2010.
THEY OWN PROPERTY ON BOCA GRANDE-- IN LEE COUNTY.
THEY HAVE SPENT MANY HOLIDAYS ON THE ISLAND.
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FOR MANY YEARS, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BUSH FAMILY HAVE ALSO SPENT TIME IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IN FEBRUARY PROMOTING LITERACY.
EACH YEAR, THE BUSH FAMILY HOSTS, "THE CELEBRATION OF READING. THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE EVENT AT THE HYATT IN ESTERO.
THIS YEARS EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 15TH. THE BUSH DAUGTHERS, JENNA AND BARBARA ARE ALSO SCHEDULED TO SPEAK THE SAME DAY AT A LUNCHEON IN NAPLES.
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THIS MORNING -- WILD WINTER WEATHER BEARS DOWN ON THE NORTHEAST --
AFTER ALREADY UNLEASHING ON THE MIDWEST.
CHECK OUT VIDEO FROM NEW JERSEY.
SNOW AND WIND ARE CREATING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON THE ROADS.
SNOW PLOWS AND SALT TRUCKS ARE OUT IN FORCE.
WINDS GUSTING AT 40 MILES AN HOUR OVERNIGHT.
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TRAVELER: we're heading to Boston Logan airport
TRAVELER: Philadelphia
TRAVELER: I'm going to Canton, Ohio
LACEY BOWMAN, TRAVELER: my flight is about 20 minutes delayed
WE CAUGHT UP WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO LEAVE OUR AREA FROM R-S-W.
AND MANY TOLD US THE SAME STORY.
STORMS DELAYED THEIR FLIGHTS OR WORSE -- CANCELLED THEM.
IN FACT, THE WEBSITE FLIGHT AWARE REPORTS MORE THAN 15-HUNDRED FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED YESTERDAY.
AND HUNDREDS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED TODAY.
WE ARE WATCHING THIS STORM VERY CLOSELY.
STAY WITH NBC-2 AS IT DEVELOPS.
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MORE THAN 2 HUNDRED PEOPLE IN CAPE CORAL ARE UNDER A BOIL WATER NOTICE THIS MORNING --
MANY OF THEM -- FINDING OUT ABOUT IT IN A WAY THEY'RE NOT USED TO SEEING.
THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS THE RESULT OF A WATER MAINTAINCE PROJECT
MEANT TO ENSURE LIMITED SERVICE INTERUPTION TO CAPE CORAL RESIDENTS.
INSTEAD OF GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR TO LET PEOPLE KNOW OF THIS CHANGE --
UTILITY OFFICALS SAY THEY'RE TAKING A SAFER APPROACH.
THESE SIGNS POSTED ON BOTH ENDS OF THE STREET
ARE THE ONLY THING LETTING RESIDENTS HERE KNOW THEIR WATER ISN'T SAFE.
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normally, we hand deliver notices to every home. With what's going on in the world today, it's just getting a little nerve wrecking going up to people's doors.
CAPE UTILITIES OFFICIALS SAY IT WAS A TRIAL RUN OF THE SIGNS TO SEE IF PEOPLE WOULD BE RECEPTIVE TO THE IDEA.
AND THEY WERE -- THE NEXT SIGNS POSTED WILL BE LETTING RESIDENTS KNOW WHEN THEIR WATER IS SAFE,
WHICH THEY EXPECT TO POST BEFORE NEW YEARS.
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A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BILL MCBRIDE WILL BE HELD LATER THIS WEEK IN TAMPA.
SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
THE DEMOCRAT DEFEATED JANET RENO FOR THE PARTY'S GUBERNATORIAL NOMINATION IN 2002 BUT LOST TO JEB BUSH.
MCBRIDE HAD A HEART ATTACK SATURDAY.
HE WAS 67.
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WE'RE GETTING A CLEARER PICTURE ON WHAT MOTIVATED A GUNMAN TO ATTACK FOUR FIREFIGHTERS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK.
THE TWO FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE KILLED --WILL BE LAID TO REST NEXT WEEK.
TWO OTHERS THAT WERE INJURED -- REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL.
POLICE SAY WILLIAM SPENGLER SHOT THEM.
THEY WERE RESPONDING TO A HOUSE FIRE --BELIEVED TO BE INTENTIONALLY SET BY SPENGLER.
NOW INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE MAN'S MOTHERS DEATH -- COULD HAVE BEEN MOTIVATION.
SHE DIED IN OCTOBER --AND MAY HAVE MADE DONATIONS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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Motive is always the burning question. I'm not sure, we'll never really know what was going through his mind.
HUMAN REMAINS WERE FOUND IN SPENGLER'S BURNED HOUSE.
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER WILL DETERMINE IF THEY BELONG TO HIS MISSING SISTER.
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MEANTIME -- THE PEOPLE OF WEBSTER GATHERED TO REMEMBER THE TWO FIREFIGHTERS WHO WERE KILLED.
IT TOOK PLACE RIGHT BEFORE A POST CHRISTMAS CELBRATION -- ALREADY ON THE BOOKS AT A IRISH PUB LAST NIGHT.
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EVER WONDER WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A POLICE OFFICER OR A FIREFIGHTER?
NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT.
THE CITY OF NORTH PORT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IT'S CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY.
THE FREE, HANDS-ON COURSE GIVES PEOPLE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT FIRST RESPONDERS DO.
THE CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 5TH.
IT LASTS 12 WEEKS AND MEETS IN THE EVENINGS.
YOU CAN FIND THE APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C-DASH-TWO DOT COM UNDER NEWSLINKS.
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TODAY -- THERE'S A NEW PUSH TO "ARM" TEACHERS IN UTAH.
INSTRUCTORS WITH THE "UTAH SHOOTING SPORTS COUNCIL" ARE OFFERING FREE CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT TRAINING FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
TEACHERS WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO RESPOND TO AN ATTACK.
UTAH AND KANSAS ARE THE ONLY STATES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE WITH CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS TO CARRY THEIR GUNS IN A SCHOOL.
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THIS MORNING: THE U-S IS CRITIZING AN EFFORT BY RUSSIAN LAWMAKERS TO STOP ADOPTIONS OF RUSSIAN CHILDREN BY AMERICAN PARENTS.
RUSSIA'S PARLIAMENT APPROVED A BILL WEDNESDAY.
THE COUNTRY'S PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, IS INDICATING HE'LL SIGN IT INTO LAW.
IT'S SEEN AS RETALIATION FOR U-S SANCTIONS AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN RUSSIA.
THE SANCTIONS WERE INCLUDED IN A TRADE BILL, SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS AMERICANS HAVE ADOPTED MORE THAN 60-THOUSAND RUSSIAN CHILDREN IN THE PAST 20-YEARS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
A NEW CONCERN FOR SHOPPERS
That's weird.sick/Especially if If I'm shopping in the underwear section
MANNEQUINS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GETTING AN UPGRADE--
AND MAKING SOME SHOPPERS FEEL A LITTLE BIT VIOLATED.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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SOME WORDS ARE NOT BEING USED AT A CAPE CORAL PLAY HOUSE.
CULTURAL PARK THEATER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANCELLED THEIR UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF NEIL SIMON'S "RUMORS" --
CITING THE STRONG LANGUAGE AND WANTING TO REMAIN A FAMILY FRIENDLY VENUE.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TELLS NBC2 -- WHEN THEY WANTED TO DOWNPLAY ALL THE CUSSING THE CAST REFUSED TO ADAPT.
THE SHOW'S DIRECTOR SAYS LEAVING OUT THE PLAYWRIGHT'S EXACT LANGUAGE DISTRACTS FROM HIS FULL VISION.
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Michael Moran, Executive Director
"again we're 184 seats who play to capacity and the board sees us as a family venue and wish to keep it that way."
Anne Palmer, Rumors Director
"we worked 2 and a half months to learn the lines and they treated us like we were nothing."
CAST MEMBERS TELL US -- THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
THEY PLAN TO PERFORM THE FULL VERISON WITH ALL THE OBSCENITIES ON JANUARY 28TH AT THE LABORTARY THEATER IN FORT MYERS.
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IF YOU SHOP AT TARGET, WHAT DOES THAT SAY ABOUT YOU?
IF YOU SHOP AT NEIMAN MARCUS, DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY MORE FOR AN ITEM?
*WHERE* YOU SHOP ONLINE CAN BE SENDING A MESSAGE TO WEB COMPANIES TO CHARGE YOU MORE.
ANA GARCIA EXPLAINS.
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THE MORE YOU LOOK AT AN ITEM ON LINE: WHETHER IT'S A PRODUCT OR AN AIRLINE TICKET… THE MORE LIKELY THE PRICE WILL GO UP.
IT'S CALLED DYNAMIC PRICING.
"Dynamic pricing essentially is pricing things different for different people at different times, for the same product."
JOHN SIMPSON OF CONSUMER WATCHDOG-DOT-ORG SAYS IT'S UNFAIR TO SHOPPERS.
"So you start to have the ability of really discriminatory pricing."
MARKETING EXPERT PROFESSOR DOMINIQUE HANSSENS.
"How do these companies know that I've been looking at this item for 3 days on the 3rd day it's more expensive than it was 3 days ago? That's because you leave a trail, you might think you're anonymous on the internet but you're really not. Your name may be private but your computer name is not."
YOUR COMPUTER ID IS TRACKED BY SOFTWARE ON YOUR BROWSER CALLED COOKIES.
THESE COOKIES COLLECT INFORMATION ON WHERE YOU'VE SHOPPED, AND WHAT YOU'VE BOUGHT. AND, IF YOU'VE SHOPPED AT HIGH END SITES THEY MIGHT SET YOUR PRICE HIGHER!
"They will look at the probability that you will buy given your previous behavior."
PROFESSOR HANSSENS SAYS BEAT THEM AT THEIR OWN GAME.
"Use multiple computers, use multiple accounts just don't reveal your behavior if you want to be anonymous."
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ANA GARCIA REPORTING.
DYNAMIC PRICING ISN'T ALL BAD…
FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU KEEP WATCHING AN ITEM ON LINE,
BUT YOU DON'T BUY IT AND TIME HAS PASSED,
THE SELLER MAY DROP THE PRICE AND SEND YOU AN EMAIL ALERT.
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WITH THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING FRENZY WINDING DOWN,
WE THOUGHT WE'D LET YOU IN ON A LITTLE SECRET.
SOME OF THOSE MANNEQUINS THAT APPEAR AS LIFELESS, EMPTY FIGURES ARE GETTING A NEW LOOK, AND MAY ALSO BE WATCHING YOU.
ONE ITALIAN MANNEQUIN COMPANY THOUGHT IT WAS TIME FOR AN UPGRADE -- SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE HUMAN.
SO THEY CAME UP WITH THE IDEA CALLED THE EYE-SEE MANNEQUIN.
IT CAN ACTUALLY SEE SHOPPERS -- WITH THE CAMERA PLACED RIGHT BEHIND ITS EYES.
UNLIKE SECURITY CAMERAS WHICH ARE NORMALLY PLACED UP HIGH,
THESE CAMERAS ARE EYE LEVEL… THEY CAN LOG AGE, GENDER, AND RACE.
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I think it's kind of creepy. I don't the idea of that at all. It seems a bit like big brother.
That's weird.sick/Especially if If I'm shopping in the underwear section.
SOME RETAILERS SAY -- THEY WON'T BE USING EYE-SEE -- WORRIED IT MAY BE AN INVASION OF PRIVACY.
AND IN THIS ECONOMY -- THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS SCARE THE CUSTOMERS AWAY.
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THE HOST OF NBC'S MEET THE PRESS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
AFTER SHOWING WHAT APPEARED TO BE A GUN MAGAZINE CLIP ON THE SHOW.
ON SUNDAY, DAVID GREGORY INTERVIEWED THE CEO OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
DURING THE INTERVIEW, GREGORY HELD UP A HIGH-CAPACITY GUN MAGAZINE.
IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE THAT TYPE OF CLIP IN WASHINGTON, DC.
D-C POLICE ARE NOW INVESTIGATING IF GREGORY BROKE CITY LAWS.
NBC HAS NOT MADE A COMMENT.
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THERE'S A GROWING PROBLEM WITH THE SPREAD OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN PHILADELPHIA.
NOW, SOME HIGH SCHOOLS ARE OFFERING FREE CONDOMS, TO STUDENTS.
22 SCHOOLS ARE ON BOARD -- SINCE TEENS MAKE UP 25-PERCENT OF NEW H-I-V INFECTIONS.
CONDOM DISPENSERS WILL BE INSTALLED INSIDE THE NURSE'S OFFICE.
SOME PARENTS DISAPPROVE --
BUT SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY, PARENTS ARE ABLE TO OPT THEIR CHILD OUT OF THE PROGRAM.
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MARK ZUCKERBERG'S FAMILY HAS A PROBLEM WITH SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED ON FACEBOOK.
RANDI ZUCKERBERG, THE SISTER OF THE SITE'S CO-FOUNDER, SAYS SHE POSTED A FAMILY PHOTO FOR FRIENDS ONLY, AND IT GOT OUT TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
A WOMAN SHE DOESN'T KNOW SAW IT AND TWEETED IT TO *HER FOLLOWERS.
SHE SAW IT BECAUSE SHE'S FRIENDS WITH ANOTHER ZUCKERBERG SISTER TAGGED IN THE PHOTO.
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MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES AWAY FROM NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT --
PEOPLE IN PORT CHARLOTTE REMEMBER THE VICTIM'S OF THIS MONTH'S SCHOOL SHOOTING.
LAST NIGHT -- WITH STORIES, PRAYERS AND POEMS, A SMALL GROUP TOOK TIME TO HONOR THE LIVES LOST AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
WHEN KATHY BURTON HEARD ABOUT THE SHOOTING,
SHE COULDN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT THE VICTIMS.
SHE ASKED HER SON TO CARVE TWO ANGELS
AND THEN DECORATED THEM WITH THE NAMES AND PICTURES OF ALL THE VICTIMS.
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i couldn't run to these people and hug them so what am I going to do? I know there are people in this area that are just as concerned and heartbroken. When times like this happen, everyone needs to get together and pray for these families.
BURTON SAYS SHE'S NOT SURE HOW LONG SHE'LL LEAVE THE MEMORIAL UP IN HER FRONT YARD --
BUT IT'S NOT COMING DOWN ANY-TIME SOON.
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A POPULAR CHRISTMAS GIFT IS TAKING THE SOCIAL MEDIA WORLD BY STORM.
GUN DEALERS ARE NOW FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND.
TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM USERS ARE FLAUNTING THEIR NEW GUNS FOR EVERYONE TO SEE.
MANY GUN STORE OWNERS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TELL US WITH GUN SALES SOARING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON --
THEY'RE HAVING A HARD TIME RELOADING THEIR SUPPLY.
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9:06 - not only don't I have it, but some of the stuff I can't get right now. I am hopeful I will in the next few weeks
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -
LEE COUNTY HAS NEARLY 33 THOUSAND FIREARM LICENCE HOLDERS
AS OF NOVEMBER 30TH 2012.
FOLLOWED BY COLLIER WITH ABOUT 12 THOUSAND.
AND CHARLOTTE WITH ABOUT 10 THOUSAND.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Sunshine returns with cooler temperatures"
After a cloudy day with a few showers, we have a pretty nice forecast headed our way over the next couple of days. Now that a cold front has passed through Southwest Florida much cooler and drier air will filter down the state with chilly nights and cooler afternoons.
In fact this morning, temperatures will start out 8 - 10° cooler with most locations in the lower 50s with middle and upper 40s across our northern and inland communities. As an area of cool and dry high pressure settles in from the northwest, more sunshine will return for Thursday. Northerly winds will usher in a chilly airmass, which will bring a nice change in our temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out from the middle 60s north to lower 70s south and our humidity values will be quite comfy as well.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow the mercury to drop even more as overnight temperatures plunge into the upper 40s along the urban corridor with colder readings east of I-75.
After a cold start on Friday, mostly sunny skies will hang on for Friday as daytime highs rebound into the middle and upper 70s. Over the weekend moisture will return ahead of our next storm system with a cold front approaching our part of the state during the afternoon hours. Scattered showers will break out across the area Saturday afternoon and will quickly fade away during the evening with another cool down in the works for the last Sunday before the New Year. We will welcome 2013 with mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures with lows in the 50s and highs in the mid 70s.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A VOLCANO IN NICARAGUA HAS STARTED SPEWING ASH HUNDREDS OF FEET INTO THE SKY, PROMPTING EVACUATIONS.
IT STARTED SHOOTING OUT ASH ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
300 FAMILIES WERE ASKED TO LEAVE.
THE VOLCANO HAS BEEN ACTIVE RECENTLY -- AND IT WENT THROUGH A SIMILAR PERIOD OF ACTIVITY IN SEPETEMBER.
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IF YOUR DISSAPPOINTED WITH THE WAY YOUR CHRISTMAS WENT -
PIZZA HUT IT TRYING TO SOOTH THE STING OF INFERIOR PRESENTS.
SO IT'S GIVING A GIFT CARD TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE TO TWEET PHOTOS OF THEIR OFFENDING PRESENTS TO @PIZZAHUT
USING THE HASHTAG #PIZZAHUTEXCHANGE.
THE GIFT CARD IS GOOD FOR 10 DOLLARS OFF ANY PIZZA.
AND OF COURSE -- YOU DON'T ACTUALLY HAVE TO GIVE UP YOUR UNWANTED GIFTS.
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A NEW HAMPSHIRE FAMILY JUST GOT A VERY GOOD BREAK.
THE BENNETTS HIT IT BIG IN THE STATE'S MEGABUCKS LOTTERY -- AND IT WAS ALL BECAUSE OF A MISTAKE!
THEY BECAME OVERNIGHT MILLIONAIRES AFTER CATHY'S HUSBAND SCOTT PURCHASED THE WRONG TICKET.
SCOTT ORIGINALLY WANTED TO PURCHASE A "LUCKY FOR LIFE" LOTTO TICKET.
BUT THE CLERK ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE MEGABUCKS BUTTON INSTEAD.
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SOT Cathy Bennett / Lottery Winner
"He's sitting on the couch with the ticket on one hand and the New Hampshire
lottery website on the computer just staring at both of them and. really
truly didn't believe it." 8
THE BENNETTS TOOK HOME A TWO-MILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT.
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IT SEEMS MOVIE-GOERS DITCHED CAROLS FOR A MUSICAL THIS CHRISTMAS.
ACCORDING TO THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, "LES MISERABLES" TOPPED THE CHRISTMAS DAY BOX OFFICE.
THE FILM ADAPTATION OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL BROUGHT IN 18-POINT-TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
THE BIGGEST OPENING DAY FOR A MUSICAL.
SANTA DIDN'T FORGET QUENTIN TARANTINO, EITHER.
"DJANGO UNCHAINED" TOOK THE SECOND SPOT,
GROSSING 15 MILLION, BREAKING ITS OWN RECORD.
THE TOP CHRISTMAS DAY OPENING FOR AN R-RATED FILM.
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NEWS THIS MORNING, THAT JANET JACKSON IS ENGAGED TP BILLIONARE. WISSAM AL MANA.
REPORTS SAY -- THE WEDDING IS SET FOR THE SPRING.
US WEEKLY SAYS THE LUXURY-BRAND MOGUL GAVE JACKSON A HUGE RING EARLIER THIS YEAR.
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HERE'S WHAT'S ALL NEW COMING UP AT SIX.
AN AIRLINES PILOT TAKES TO THE INTERCOM FOR A VERY SURPRISING ANNOUNCEMENT.
"I've called. I've made more personal phone calls than I know what to do with. I've spent my last quarter, to be honest with you.
STUCK ON A PLANE FOR NEARLY FIVE HOURS WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR WHAT THE PILOT SAID NEXT AS ANGRY PASSENGERS SAT ON THE TARMAC.
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ITS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO OWN A FIREARM.BUT DOES THAT MEAN YOUR ADDRESS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE WORLD?
NEW THIS MORNING WHY A NEWSPAPER SAYS IT HAD EVERY RIGHT TO DO JUST THAT AND THE NEW OUTRAGE THAT'S BUILDING.
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DIDN'T GET AN I-PHONE FOR CHRISTMAS?
WALMART IS REWARDING YOU BY DROPPING PRICES ON THE DEVICE.
WHY EXPERTS NOW SAY THAT COULD SPELL TROUBLE IN THE LONG RUN.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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