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for the next four days i know what i'm thinking i'm thinkiing barack obama is going to be the next president of the inited states 14:45:00
FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON -- DESPITE FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER -- MADE BOLD STATEMENTS TODAY IN FORT MYERS, SUPPORTING BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.
PLUS.
A FURY OVER THE FULL MONTY.
SOME PEOPLE SAY A SEX SCENE IN A LOCAL PLAY GOES TOO FAR.
AND.
A NEW GAME MAKES GOOD FUN OF POLITICS, BUT ITS CREATOR BUILT SOMETHING ELSE INTO THE PROJECT.
HOW THE STYLE OF THE GAME COULD BECOME A NEW WAY TO MEASURE PUBLIC OPINION.
THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW.
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it became clear over the week that something that brings ---- became something divisive
BREAKING NEWS --
THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK HAS CANCELLED THE NEW YORK MARATHON.
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG JUST ANNOUNCED HE'S POSTPONING THE EVENT, WHICH WAS SET FOR SUNDAY.
HE FACED A BARRAGE OF CRITICISM FOR ORIGINALLY PLANNING TO GO FORWARD WITH THE MARATHON --
DESPITE THE FACT SANDY LEFT MOST OF HIS CITY IN RUIN.
TONIGHT, HE RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING HE DIDN'T WANT THE RACE TO DISTRACT FROM THE CLEAN-UP AND RECOVERY EFFORTS.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW AT 7-
WITHIN THE LAST 30 MINUTES TWO SOUTHBOUND LANES OF COLLIER BOULEVARD RE-OPENED AT BUSINESS CIRCLE.
HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS CLOSED THEM AFTER A DUMP TRUCK COLLIDED WITH A CAR AND ROLLED OVER.
THAT TRUCK SPILLED ASPHALT ONTO THE ROAD.
CREWS ARE STILL WORKING TO CLEAN THE AREA.
RESCUE WORKERS HELPED THE DRIVER OUT OF THE TRUCK.
HE IS OKAY.
PARAMEDICS TOOK THE DRIVER OF THE CAR TO THE HOSPITAL. WITH MINOR INJURIES.
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YVYV CLIP
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5 STOPS IN FLORIDA IN ONE DAY.
FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON HITS THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL HARD FOR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
Sot Clinton
17:11:43
doing is more important than talking and he has been doing! Cheers!
CLINTON SPOKE TO A CROWD OF MORE THAN 13-HUNDRED AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER IN FORT MYERS TODAY.
HIS VOICE- HOARSE FROM HIS BUSY CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE.
HIS MAIN MESSAGE- GET OUT AND VOTE!
THE 42ND PRESIDENT ALSO TOUCHED ON HEALTHCARE, GREEN ENERGY, JOBS AND EDUCATION- ESPECIALLY WHEN TO COMES TO FLORIDA.
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Sot 17:58:57-09
Mary Gay Hutcherson
North Fort Myers resident
I loved that he said were all in this together, we gotta take care of everybody, we gotta be sure our kids get educated- not just rich people kids going to college, but people like me
***together***
Sot 18:02:11-23
Craig McCray
Gulf Coast High School Student
The youth needs To be involved, and if we members of the youth can get involved, meet psi dent Clinton, can talk to vp joe Biden, we can make a difference. "
CLINTON WRAPPED UP HIS TOUR OF FLORIDA WITH STOPS IN ST. PETERSBURG AND TALLAHASSEE.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLCAN RIVAL MITT ROMNEY ARE BOTH WORKING THE KEY SWING STATE OF OHIO TONIGHT -- 18 ELECTORAL VOTES ARE AT STAKE THERE.
THIS IS THE SECOND OF A THREE-DAY TOUR IN THE STATE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
MR. OBAMA TOLD OHIO VOTERS THAT WHATEVER THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AT THE PACE OF CHANGE.HE'S THE CANDIDATE THEY KNOW AND CAN TRUST.
HIS THIRD OHIO EVENT IS SCHEDULED in lima TOMORROW.
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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY STARTED THE DAY IN WISCONSIN -- BUT SPENT THE BACK HALF OF THE DAY IN OHIO.
ROMNEY TOLD A CROWD OF TWO-THOUSAND IN THE BUCKEYE STATE HIS RECORD OF BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT MAKES HIM THE PERSON BEST SUITED TO FIX THE ECONOMY.
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ROMNEY'S RUNNINGMATE REPRESENTATIVE PAUL RYAN WAS ALSO CAMPAIGNED IN THE MIDWEST TODAY -- SPEAKING BEFORE A CROWD IN CEDAR FALLS IOWA.
AND AT THIS HOUR - RYAN IS JOINING THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTENDER FOR A RALLY IN CHESTER OHIO.
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WITH THE ELECTION JUST FOUR DAYS AWAY AND ONLY ONE MORE FULL DAY OF EARLY VOTING -
MANY OF YOU, I'M SURE, WANT TO KNOW HOW BAD THE LINES WILL BE TOMORROW AND ON ELECTION DAY.
SO FAR - AN AVERAGE OF 6-THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE CAST BALLOTS IN LEE COUNTY'S EARLY VOTING EVERY DAY. AND MORE THAN 75-THOUSAND HAVE VOTED BY MAIL.
ELECTION OFFICIALS ANTICIPATE THERE WILL BE LINES BEGINNING AT SIX IN THE MORNING FOR THE 7 O'CLOCK OPENING TOMORROW.
BUT THEY HOPE THE EARLY TURNOUT MEANS SHORTER LINES ON TUESDAY.
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"WIth all of the mail in ballot requests that we have and how many of those are coming back in, and the good turnouts that we're having, I'm hoping that we do not have any long lines like we did in 2008"
PEOPLE HAVE WAITED IN LINES ANYWHERE FROM 45 MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS TO EARLY VOTE.
IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, TELL A POLL WORKER.
THEY CAN MOVE YOU TO THE FRONT.
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FOLLOWING RECOVERY EFFORTS AFTER SANDY.
MOST OF THE MANHATTAN SKYLINE WILL HAVE POWER TONIGHT THIS AS MILLIONS IN OTHER AREAS OF THE NORTHEAST REMAIN IN THE DARK.
THE DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO CLIMB AS RESCUERS COMB THROUGH THE HARDEST HIT AREAS.
MORE THAN 90-PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD.
AND MORE THAN FOUR MILLION ARE STILL IN THE DARK.
THAT NUMBER WAS EIGHT AND A HALF MILLION AT THE PEAK OF THE POWER OUTAGES.
AND AS WE TOLD YOU AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR --
MAYOR BLOOMBERS AND NEW YORK MARATHON ORGANIZERS CANCELLED THE MARATHON.
MEANWHILE, STATEN ISLAND IS GETTING MUCH NEEDED FOOD AND WATER.
RESIDENTS THERE ARE NOT HOLDING BACK CRITICISMS OF SLOW RESPONSE.
WE KNOW FEMA, RED CROSS AND OTHER AGENCIES ARE ON THE GROUND HELPING AS BEST THEY CAN.
FUEL IS ALSO A HUGE ISSUE.
IN LONG ISLAND, SOME PEOPLE WAITED FOR FOUR HOURS, ONLY TO ARRIVE AT EMPTY GAS PUMPS.
SOME AIRLINES ARE EVEN TAKING COSTLY PRECAUTIONS -- PACKING INBOUND FLIGHTS WITH EXTRA FUEL.
THOSE CARRIERS INCLUDE U-S AIRWAYS, SOUTHWEST, AND REPUBLIC AIRLINES.
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ROUNDING OUT OUR SANDY COVERAGE TONIGHT.
WE WANT TO LET YOU KNOW OF A SPECIAL ABC NEWS BENEFIT COMING UP -- TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
ABC'S DAY OF GIVING WILL BE ALL DAY ON MONDAY -- STARTING WITH THE SIGN-ON OF GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
TO HELP, YOU CAN GO TO RED CROSS DOT ORG SLASH A-B-C.
OR CALL 1-800-HELP-NOW.
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ONE PLAY IN DOWNTOWN NAPLES IS RAISING EYEBROWS ACROSS THE CITY.
"DANGEROUS LIAISONS" CONTAINS BRIEF GLIMPSES OF FRONTAL NUDITY DURING A SEX SCENE.
DIRECTORS WITH THE THEATRE ARE CALLING THE SCENES "ART" AND SAY THEY'RE TRYING TO OFFEND ANYONE.
BUT SOME ARE.
THEY SAY NUDITY DOESN'T BELONG IN THE CITY.
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SIMONE WAYSTACK/NAPLES "I don't think I would buy any tickets for that."
MAYOR JOHN SOREY/NAPLES "We felt like these scenes were critical to the characters of the play."
THE COMMUNITY THEATRE POSTED SIGNS ON IT'S BOX OFFICE WARNING GUESTS THE PLAY IS RATED "R".
ANYONE WHO IS OFFENDED BY THE BRIEF NUDITY WILL BE OFFERED A FULL REFUND.
"DANGEROUS LIAISONS" PLAYS WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHTS AT EIGHT AND SUNDAY'S AT TWO.
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HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND, CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A MAN SUSPECTED OF ROBBING A BANK IN MURDOCK.
IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER 3 O'CLOCK YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THE SUNTRUST BANK ON MURDOCK CIRCLE.
DETECTIVES TELL US THE MAN GRABBED SOME CASH AND TOOK OFF.
IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS MAN IS OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ROBBERY, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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THE SHOUTS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY RESIDENTS AGAINST A LANDFILL ARE COMING IN LOUD AND CLEAR.
SO LOUD --
CALUSA GREEN IS CHANGING ITS PROPOSAL AFTER HEARING FROM THEM.
NOW, THE 550-ACRE SITE WILL NOT INCLUDE A SMALL COMPOSTING FACILITY.
BUT PLANS FOR THE REST OF THE CLASS ONE LANDFILL ARE STILL MOVING FORWARD.
OPPONENTS AREN'T BACKING DOWN, THOUGH.
THEY ARGUE THE COUNTY DOESN'T NEED THE LANDFILL.
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"they were concerned about biosolids getting into the water supply, although this was going to be in an enclosed building sitting on top of a pad of concrete so there really wasn't much chance of that occurring."
"it's in the middle of our wildlife corridor, it's in the middle of our aquifer for Prairie Creek and Shell Creek. It's just the wrong place."
DEVELOPERS WILL BRING THEIR REVISED PROPOSAL BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FINAL APPROVAL NEXT SPRING.
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SANIBEL LEADERS ARE GEARING UP FOR A FIGHT TO KEEP CONTROL OF THEIR WATER QUALITY.
VICE MAYOR MICK DENHAM HOPES TO KEEP STATE LEGISLATORS FROM WEAKENING LOCAL FERTILIZER LAWS THIS SESSION.
HE SAYS SOME GROUPS WANT TO CONVINCE STATE LEADERS TO PREEMPT CURRENT RULES.
FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, DENHAM'S RECRUITED MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE-- TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS.
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we want them to join us in a grassroots effort to make the feelings felt in the legislature of how important these issues are
HE IS URGING PEOPLE TO CONTACT LEGISLATORS-- AND ASK THEM TO KEEP FERTILIZER CONTROL IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S HANDS.
THE NEXT STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS IN MARCH.
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THE LATEST JOBS REPORTS -- JUST OUT TODAY -- SHOWS UNEMPLOYMENT JUMPED TO 7-POINT-9 PERCENT LAST MONTH.
BUT 171 THOUSANDS JOBS WERE CREATED.
AND THERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SEASONAL WORK IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
"SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKS" HELD A HOSPITALITY-INDUSTRY JOB FAIR TODAY.
MORE THAN 160 PEOPLE FILLED OUT APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS AT COMPANIES LIKE DAIRY QUEEN, SOUTH SEAS RESORT AND THE HYATT REGENCY.
THIS YEAR - ORGANIZERS SAY MORE SEASONAL JOB OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE.
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barbara hartman/southwest florida works
"54:31 is is improving. We still have a ways to go. But the unemployment picture is better this year than it was last year. And we're seeing more recruitment activity."
RIGHT NOW --
THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN LEE COUNTY IS HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
IT'S 9 POINT 1 PERCENT.
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR.
THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE WANTS TO REMIND EVERYONE FIRE SEASON IS COMING UP-
THERE WAS A RED FLAG WARNING IN PLACE TODAY BECAUSE OF DRY CONDITIONS.
THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE SAYS IT'S NOT A TIME TO WORRY, BUT A TIME TO LOOK AT YOUR HOME AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE CUTTING AWAY ANY DEAD VEGETATION AROUND YOUR HOUSE.
THEY SAY GETTING AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM HELPS TOO.
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54:25 "we are starting to dry out- we have had a few fires over the last couple of weeks that have occurred."
SOME OF THE DRIEST AREAS FULL OF DENSE VEGETATION- GOLDEN GATE ESTATES,
NORTHWEST CAPE CORAL, AND LEHIGH ACRES.
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NEXT AT 7 OPEN
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CHILLING VIDEO TONIGHT.
A WOMAN IS RECOVERING TONIGHT AFTER BEING DRAGGED BEHIND A CAR DURING A PURSE SNATCHING.
BUT THAT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING.
WE'LL SHOW YOU THE 127-MILE-AN-HOUR POLICE CHASE THAT FOLLOWED.
ALSO CAUGHT ON TAPE.
ENGINEERS MISCALCULATE THE DEMOLITION OF A WATER TOWER -- DOING DAMAGE TO SOME PROPERTY.
DETAILS AHEAD.
WEATHER TEASE
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TWO SUSPECTS ON A MONTH LONG CRIME SPREE STRETCHING FROM WISCONSIN TO MISSOURI ARE FINALLY UNDER ARREST TONIGHT.
BUT NOT BEFORE DRAGGING A WOMAN 300 YARDS THROUGH A PARKING LOT AFTER STEALING HER PURSE.
TAKE A LOOK.
YOU CAN SEE THE RED CAR PULL UP -- AND THE PASSENGER GRABS THE WOMAN'S PURSE, BUT THE VICTIM DOESN'T LET GO!.
SHE'S DRAGGED ON THE ASPHAULT THE LENGTH OF THREE FOOTBALL FIELDS.
SHE FINALLY LET GO AND THEN A CHASE STARTED -- REACHIGN SPEEDS OF 120 MILES AN HOUR ON I-20 IN MISSOURI.
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"We've learned that these two individuals have been involved in multiple cases, just like the one you've seen today."
POLICE SAY THE VICTIM WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BUT IS HOME NOW IN EXTREME PAIN.
THE TWO SUSPECTS FACE ROBBERY AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGES -- NOT TO MENTION MANY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
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COLORADO HAS A MEASURE THIS YEAR TO LEGALIZE SMALL AMMOUNTS OF MARIJUANA.
LEGISLATORS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR POT TOURISM.
MANY LEADERS CAN, AND OFTEN *DO, LOOK TO *AMSTERDAM TO SEE HOW THEY DEAL WITH THE ISSUE.
AMSTERDAM'S MAYOR RECENTLY REJECTED A LAW THAT WOULD BAN NON-RESIDENTS FROM BUYING POT FROM LOCAL VENDORS.
THE IDEA, OF COURSE, TO STIFLE POT TOURISM.
BUT THE MAYOR ARGUES THE RESULT WOULD SPARK BLACK MARKET SALES.
THE INCOMING GOVERNMENT SAYS THEY WILL ALLOW LOCAL LEADERS TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION.
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SOME AMAZING VIDEO WE WANT TO SHOW YOU --
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A CONTROLLED EXPLOSION TO DESTROY A WATER TOWER.
BUT IT DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED.
THIS WATER TOWER IN ROMANIA CRASHED ONTO A NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE JUST A FEW FEET FROM HIS HOUSE.
THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT.
THE FIRM IN CHARGE OF THE DEMOLITION SAYS THEY'LL PAY FOR THE DAMAGES.
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NEXT AT 7 OPEN
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A PROFESSOR IN OKLAHOMA THINKS HE MIGHT BE ONTO SOMETHING BIG.
HIS GAME CALLED "ANGRY VOTERS" LETS YOU VENT, BUT IT DOES SOMETHING ELSE THAT COULD KEEP POLITICIANS IN-TUNE WITH YOUR OPINIIONS.
PLUS.
THE BEST BEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD -- ALL IN ONE PLACE.
SOUNDS GREAT, DOESN'T IT?
IF A TRIP TO BELGIUM IS OUT OF THE QUESTION, WE'LL TELL YOU WHO'S BEERS WILL MAKE THE FINAL CUT.
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Hasn't Friday been spectacular? The humidity low, temperatures mild, and there hasn't been a single cloud in the sky.
I can promise you several more days that are nearly identical. What does that spell? … A wonderful weekend.
The cold front we talked about yesterday sits to our south, and it brought this comfortable air mass with it. The air will stay comfortable, but we will see a slight increase in humidity as we progress from now into Tuesday. There will be a few more clouds in the sky; however, we are going to see plenty of sun.
It'll be a perfect time to get outside.
Tuesday is the only day we have rain in the forecast. Another cold front will approach from our north which will elevate our rain chances for that one day only. Of course, after the front passes through the atmosphere will dry out and we will cool down once again.
That sets the stage for the rest of the week from Wednesday forward.
Temperatures - look good - upper 70s and lower 80s during the daytime. This comes after starting the day off around 60 degrees.
As for tropical mischief, we look safe. Models aren't hinting at any activity for the next 7 days.
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WORK WILL BEGIN THIS WEEKEND TO SECURE AND REMOVE A CRANE THAT COLLAPSED IN NEW YORK CITY AT THE HEIGHT OF HURRICANE SANDY'S STRONG WINDS.
WORKERS WILL BEGIN SECURING THE CRANE TOMORROW.
MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG SAYS THE WORK SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY NIGHT.
THE CRANE HAS BEEN DANGLING OFF A MIDTOWN MANHATTAN LUXURY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SINCE THIS PRIOR MONDAY.
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A NEW VIDEO GAME TAKES AIM AT POLITICIANS --
BUT AT THE SAME TIME, IT LOGS KEY OPINION DATA THAT COUNTS.
OKLAHOMA COLLEGE PROFESSOR JOE VALLONE IS THE CREATOR OF "ANGRY VOTERS".
YOU CAN THROW PIES AT COMPUTERIZED POLITICIANS AND RESCUE ISSUES THAT MAY BE SINKING INTO THE MUD.
YOUR DECISIONS, OR OPINIONS, ARE COLLECTED BY A POLLING COMPANY CALLED WE THE PEOPLE -- THEN FORWARDED TO REAL LOCAL AND FEDERAL POLITICIANS.
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Governor Mary Falon may be able to look at the results and go 'Hmm, this is kind of interesting. I didn't realize people were thinking this way about our schools.'
THE GAME WILL FIRST BE RELEASED TO FACEBOOK AND GOOGLE PLUS.
THERE WILL EVENTUALLY BE A SMARTPHONE VERSION.
THE EXACT RELEASE DATE HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED.
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NEW TEST RESULTS BACK FROM THE MARS CURIOSITY ROVER SHOW A LACK OF METHANE IN THE MARTIAN AIR -- A CLUE THAT WOULD HELP IN THE SEARCH FOR MICROBIAL LIFE.
THE RESULTS ARE NOT CONCLUSIVE -- SCIENTISTS KNOW METHANE IS NOT CONSISTANT ON THE RED PLANET, BUT THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT IT CAN COME FROM UNDER THE SURFACE.
IN 2003, OBSERVATORIES TRACKED A RELEASE OF THOUSANDS OF TONS OF METHANE.
ON EARTH -- THE GAS IS LARGELY A BYPRODUCT OF LIFE.
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MOVING FORWARD AFTER THE DEVESTATION OF SUPERSTORM SANDY MEANS DEALING WITH INSURANCE.
A PHONE APP CAN NOW HELP YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR BELONGINGS IF YOU NEED TO MAKE AN INSURANCE CLAIM.
THE APP IS CALLED "SAFE".
IT FUNCTIONS AS A VIRTUAL SAFE WHERE YOU WOULD KEEP IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS LIKE INSURANCE PAPERS.
IT COSTS 3 BUCKS BUT HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SIMPLIFY FILING A CLAIM.
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NEARLY NINE THOUSAND GENERATORS ARE BEING RECALLED REPORTS THAT THEY CAN CATCH FIRE.
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE "CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT" GENERATORS, WHICH WERE SOLD AT "COSTCO" STORES FROM DECEMBER 2011 THROUGH JULY 2012.
THEY SOLD FOR ABOUT 700-DOLLARS.
THERE ARE EIGHT REPORTS OF FIRES.
THE MODEL NUMBERS ARE 4-1-3-3-2 AND 4-1-5-3-2, AND THERE ARE A VARIETY OF SERIAL NUMBERS.
FOR INFORMATION ON REPAIR OR REFUND, GO TO ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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A POPULAR MAGNETIC TOY IS BEING DISCONTINUED BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES.
THE MAKERS OF "BUCKY-BALLS" WERE SUED THIS SUMMER BY THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, SAYING THEY ARE DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN IF THEY'RE SWALLOWED.
THE AGENCY SAYS SOME CHILDREN EVEN HAD TO HAVE SURGERIES BECAUSE OF PUNCTURED INTESTINES.
BUCKYBALLS' OWNERS SAY THE TOYS ARE STILL AVAILABLE BUT ONCE THEY SELL OUT, THAT'S IT.
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USUALLY THE RELEASE OF APPLE PRODUCTS BRINGS LONG LINES OF LOYAL FANS.
BUT I-PAD MINI OPENED TO LACKLUSTER CUSTOMERS TODAY.
FROM GERMANY TO JAPAN AND HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE SHOWED UP TO BUY THE TABLET.
REVIEWS OF THE I-PAD MINI HAVE BEEN POSITIVE. BUT THE BIGGEST CRITICISM HAS BEEN THE 330 DOLLAR PRICE TAG.
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FORTY INTERNATIONAL BEER EXPERTS HAVE GATHERED IN BRUSSELS TO CROWN THE BEST BEERS IN THE WORLD.
IT'S THE FIRST-EVER BRUSSELS BEER CHALLENGE.
JUDGES WILL HAVE TO CHOOSE THE BEST 500 BEERS FROM 16 COUNTRIES.
--TOUGH JOB--
THE U-S AND BELGIUM ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE AWAY THE MOST PRIZES.
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and the winner is. nats
DID YOU CATCH THE CMA'S LAST NIGHT?
BLAKE SHELTON AND HIS WIFE MIRANDA LAMBERT MADE HISTORY AGAIN.
THE PAIR WON FEMALE AND MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
SHELTON AND LAMBERT ALSO WON SONG OF THE YEAR FOR "OVER YOU."
AND THEN, SHELTON TOOK HOME THE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD.
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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN
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ALL NEW TONIGHT At 11.
SOME SAD NEWS FOR THE NATION'S LONGEST-MARRIED COUPLE.
A LOVE STORY NEARLY EIGHT DECADES IN THE MAKING HAS COME TO AN END.
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AND, IF YOU OWN A KIA OR HYUNDAI SOME MONEY COULD BE HEADED YOUR WAY.
WHY MANY MODELS AREN'T LIVING UP TO EXPECTATIONS.
THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW 2020.
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SPORTS OPEN
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IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE SANDY. IS BASKETBALL IN NEW YORK CITY A BAD IDEA. DWYANE WADE THINKS SO. THE KNICKS. WELL THEY PROBABLY THINK SO AS WELL. BUT THAT'S ONLY BECAUSE THEY CAN'T BEAT THE HEAT. THEY WERE MANHANDLED IN THE PLAYOFFS LAST YEAR. BUT AS THEY SAY IN NEW YORK. THE SHOW MUST GO ON. AND IT WILL TONIGHT IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
IT IS OLD SCHOOL VERSUS NEW SCHOOL. LETTER SWEATERS VERSUS LETTER JACKETS. TONS OF TRADITION VERSUS BUILDING A TRADTION. CAPE CORAL AND EAST LEE COUNTY GETTING TOGETHER FOR A MONSTER SHOWDOWN. THE SEAHAWKS. HAVE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK. LOOKING FOR THEIR 4TH STRAIGHT DISTRICT TITLE. WHILE THE JAGUARS. LOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST. EVER.
THAT'S ONE OF THE BIG MATCHUPS TONIGHT.
IF EAST LEE COUNTY WINS. THEY WIN THE DISTRICT. IT'S THAT SIMPLE
HOWEVER. IF CAPE WINS. AND ESTERO BEATS LEHIGH. THEN WE HAVE A 3-WAY TIE FOR THE TOP.
ALL I KNOW IS. IT'S CAPE AND EAST LEE WITH THE DISTRICT ON THE LINE.
LET'S JUST SAY THE MIAMI DOLPHINS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT RYAN TANNEHILL PLAYING ON SUNDAY. CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC.
THE ROOKIE QUARTERBACK PRACTICED TODAY AND HAS BEEN LISTED AS QUESTIONABLE FOR THE FINS GAME WITH COLTS.
OF COURSE IF HE CANNOT GO. IT'S UP TO MATT MOORE. TO LEAD THE TEAM.
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ADLIB POINTS
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