[WX-Hello]
[ANCHOR=Leo]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#None]
[GRAPHIC=None]
[War-Update]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Enduring Freedom]
Lawmakers say the aviation security bill that President Bush will sign today should help reassure travelers.
The bill puts the federal government in charge of airport
screening operations, instead of private companies.
It also calls for more air marshals and reinforced cockpit
doors.
As for war efforts, U-S aircraft are again targeting Taliban holdouts throughout Afghanistan.
Opposition troops are outside the northern city of (KUHN-dooz) Kunduz.
That's where fighters loyal to Osama bin Laden are said to be preventing Taliban defenders from negotiating a surrender.
Aleen Sirgany joins us now from Washington with the latest.
[LIVE=NEWSPATH/FULL]
[SUPER=141-Aleen Sirgany/Reporting;]
[SUPER=145-Washington, DC;]
((ROLLCUE:...))
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=143-Kunduz, Afghanistan;]
[SUPER=143-Kabul, Afghanistan;]
[RUNS=:00]
[OUT Q=back to you.]
[LIVE=NEWSPATH/FULL]
[SUPER=145-Washington, DC;]
((AIR TRAVEL AS WE KNOW IT ... IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER.
RESPONDING TO THE GROWING THREAT OF TERRORISM, TODAY PRESIDENT BUSH WILL
SIGN THE AVIATION SECURITY BILL INTO LAW.
THE SWEEPING MEASURE CALLS FOR MORE SKY MARSHALS, STRONGER COCKPIT
DOORS, AND TOUGHER SECURITY AT THE NATION'S AIRPORTS.
THE COMPROMISE PACKAGE ALSO MAKES ALL 28-THOUSAND PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE
SCREENERS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITHIN A YEAR.
(NAT)
MEANWHILE, THE WAR ON TERRORISM CONTINUES IN AFGHANISTAN.
FOREIGN FIGHTERS -- LOYAL TO OSAMA BIN LADEN -- ARE CLINGING TO THE LAST
REMAINING STRONGHOLD IN THE NORTH -- DESPITE INTENSE MILITARY PRESSURE
TO SURRENDER.
U.S. WARPLANES ARE TARGETING KUNDHUZ TODAY, WHILE OPPOSITION FIGHTERS
SURROUND THE CITY -- READY TO INVADE.
AND TOP U.S. OFFICIALS BELIEVE OSAMA BIN LADEN AND HIS AL-QAIDA NETWORK
ARE ON THE RUN -- AND RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS. THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION
SAYS IT HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE BIN LADEN HAS LEFT AFGHANISTAN.
MEANTIME, LIFE IN THE CAPTAL CITY OF KABUL IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO
NORMAL . AFGHANS ARE GOING TO THE MOVIES -- AND WATCHING TV -- FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS.
))
[11Pulaski-Fire]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=01-55 TC-23:37]
[GRAPHIC=Fire]
Fire heavily damaged Pulaski Furniture.
Yesterday morning's fire has forced the plant to shut down this week.
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Pulaski]
Firefighters arrived just before 5:30 in downtown Pulaski to find flames shooting from the roof.
Investigators believe the fire started from a spark in the dust bin system.
Right now, damages estimates top 200- thousand dollars.
Company officials say the incident will require the manufacturing plants at the Pulaski complex to be closed for the upcoming week.
However, office and salaried personnel are asked to report to work.
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[11Montgomery-Fire]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=01-48 TC-1:21:30]
[GRAPHIC=Forest Fire]
Fires are scorching forests throughout the commonwealth...
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Montgomery Co.]
One fire in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest that started Saturday has so far consumed nearly 130 acres.
It's burning in Montgomery County in the Craig's Creek area, close to the Appalachian Trail.
The fire is partially contained, but is not completely under control.
Firefighters believe someone deliberately set the fire.
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[SOT 1:07:21]
[IN Q=You can never be 100-percent]
((CINDY SCHIFFER: YOU CAN NEVER BE 100-PERCENT SURE BUT WE'RE ABOUT 99-PERCENT SURE BOTH OF THESE RECENT FIRES WERE CAUSED BY ARSON.))
[SUPER=01-Cindy Schiffer/Firefighter]
[RUNS=06]
[OUT Q=were caused by arson]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
Crews have had trouble containing the fire.
Flames typically jump the fire line, but in this case, it has burned under the line.
Firefighters say the extremely dry conditions are to blame.
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[SOT 1:07:44]
[IN Q=We havent had any]
((CINDY SCHIFFER/FIREFIGHTER: WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY RAIN FOR A LONG TIME AND OTHER THAN A FEW RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS PREDICTED FOR MONDAY OR TUESDAY AND THE LONG TERM FORECASTS AT LEAST THE ONES WE'VE BEEN GETTING, IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THERE IS ANY RELIEF ANYTIME SOON.))
[RUNS=10]
[OUT Q=anytime soon]
(------------)
[VO-NAT]
It will take several days before the fire is completely under control.
About two-dozen firefighters stayed on the mountain last night to keep the flames contained.
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[11Alleghany-Fire]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Forest Fire]
Meanwhile, firefighters are battling another blaze in Alleghany County.
(+++++++)
[TAKE MAP FS #1001]
The fire broke out just before three o'clock yesterday afternoon on Little Mountain.
It's burning in the Low Moor area, just east of Covington and a mile south of I-64.
The fire has consumed more than 2 acres so far, and is contained.
(+++++++)
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[GRAPHIC=HOLD]
Fire crews expect more problems today since wind gusts are expected between 15 and 20 miles per hour.
It's also the start of deer season for firearms.
The National Forest Service reminds hunters and everyone for that matter, that a state fire ban remains in effect.[Bo
x-Office]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=kor]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]
Harry Potter is working his magic at the box office.
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[SOT - 03 NA 3:58:48]
[IN Q=Nat sound]
[SUPER=04-"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"; HOT CHANGE]
[Super=04-Warner Brothers;]
[RUNS=20]
[OUT Q=and then we play.]
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[VO-NAT ]
According to studio estimates, ``Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone'' raked in 93 and a half million dollars in its debut this weekend.
The boy wizard's opening on the big screen shatters the record
held by the dinosaur sequel ``The Lost World: Jurassic Park.''
The movie is also on track to becoming the fastest movie to hit 100
million dollars.
(------------)
[Anchor=Kimberly]
[TAKE FS CHYRON]
[SUPER=77-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/93.5/Monster, Inc./23/Shallow Hal/12.7/Domestic Disturbance/5.6/Heist/4
.7;]
After two weeks on top, Monster's, Inc. slipped to second place.
Shallow Hal is in third. Domestic Disturbance and Heist wrap up this week's top 5.
[Super=#555;reset]
[1st-Business]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=ckor]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]
In business news this morning, Philips Petroleum strikes a deal with Conoco.
Here's Barton Eckert with a look at the morning's top business stories..
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Barton Eckert/Reporting; :00]
[RUNS=1:21]
[OUT Q=in Washington.]
(( GOOD MORNING THIS MONDAY THE 19TH OF NOVEMBER.
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MORNING.
----------------------- PHILLIPS PETROLEUM IS BUYING CONOCO TO
CREATE THE NATION'S THIRD LARGEST INTEGRATED OIL COMPANY.
THE PURCHASE WOULD CREATE A $60 BILLION OIL COMPANY. THE NEWLY
NAMED CONOCOPHILLIPS WILL RANK JUST BEHIND EXXON MOBIL AND CHEVRON
TEXACO IN ANNUAL SALES.
THE FACT THAT PHILLIPS IS NOT PAYING ANY PREMIUM FOR CONOCO..
COULD LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN TO OTHER BIDDERS.
THE NEW COMPANY'S HEADQUARTERS WILL BE IN CONOCO'S HOME TOWN OF
HOUSTON.
--------------------------
LOOK FOR STOCKS TO MOVE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THIS WEEK AS WALL STREET
CHEERS IMPROVING PROFITS...
ON ASIAN MARKETS OVERNIGHT .. A DECENT NIGHT FOR STOCKS IN TOKYO
LED BY TOYOTA, AND SONY.
-------------------------
TOYOTA MIGHT EXTEND THEIR NO INTEREST FINANCING OFFER MATCHING
FORD, CHRYSLER AND G-M..
THE OTHERS HAVE ALREADY SAID THEY'D GO TO THE END OF THE YEAR
WITH THE DEALS THAT HAVE KEPT THEIR CAR SALES GOING.
------------------------
THE SECOND SALVO IN THE VIDEO GAME BATTLES HAS BEEN FIRED .
NINTENDO LAUNCHED ITS NEW "GAMECUBE" VIDEO GAME CONSOLE WITH A
STAR-STUDDED PARTY IN NEW YORK CITY SUNDAY.
ABOUT 700-THOUSAND OF THE 200-DOLLAR GAMECUBES WERE SHIPPED TO
RETAILERS... WITH MORE THAN A MILLION EXPECTED BY YEAR'S END.
GAMECUBE WILL SHARE SHELF SPACE WITH MICROSOFT'S X-BOX, WHICH WAS
LAUNCHED LAST WEEK, AND SONY'S YEAR-OLD PLAYSTATION TWO.
-------------------------
AND THAT'S YOUR FIRST BUSINESS CHECK ON THE MORNING'S TOP
BUSINESS HAPPENINGS..
I'M BARTON ECKERT IN WASHINGTON.))
(tape tosses to stocks)
[STOCKS]
[COMM]
[11AAA-Winter]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=rle]
[TAPE#=01-53 TC-30:42]
[GRAPHIC=Winter Preparedness]
Severe winter weather may not be here just yet-- but it may be a good time to get your car ready for cold weather.
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[VO-NAT - 7.5]
[SUPER=03-Roanoke]
Officials with Triple-A say if you don't get your car checked out now, you may regret it on a cold winter morning...
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[SOT - 10:11]
[IN Q=There was a slogan years ago...]
((RANDY GREEN/AAA; THERE WAS A SLOGAN YEARS AGO THAT SAID YOU CAN PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER, AND THE REFENCE TO THAT WAS YOU CAN PAY FOR CAR MAINTENANCE NOW, THAT MIGHT COST YOU 50-75 DOLLARS, BASIC MAINTENANCE, OR IF YOU IGNORE THAT IT MAY COST YOU 4-600 DOLLARS OR MORE DOWN THE ROAD.))
[SUPER=01-Randy Green/AAA]
[RUNS=18]
[OUT Q=or more down the road.]
(------------)
[VO-NAT - 12+]
Triple-A suggests that you get your battery checked now, before cold winter nights drain its charge.
And just in case, you may want to purchase an emergency kit, with an ice-scraper, a flashlight, and a blanket.
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[11Danville-911]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[NEWSCAST=morn]
[WRITER=jus]
[TAPE#=01-57 TC-14:27]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[!!ANCHOR TAG ON PINNACLE!!]
Danville residents can now give 9-1-1 dispatchers important information before an emergency happens.
It's called the special needs initiative.
The city is the latest in the state to launch the program which is designed to save lives.
Justin McLeod shows us how it works.
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[SOT ]
[IN Q=Nat sound of Ruby showing her bottles of medicine]
[SUPER=03-Danville; :00]
[SUPER=01-Ruby Foster/Danville Resident; :16]
[SUPER=01-Doug Young/Danville Emergency Services; :43]
[SUPER=@justin1; 1:10]
[RUNS=1:43]
[OUT Q=JM, News 7, Danville]
[ANCHOR=Kim]
[SS=none]
If you like to sign up for Danville's special needs program
(++++++++)
[TAKE PHONE NUM. FS #1000ESSC]
you can call 799-6535 Monday through Friday from nine in the morning until four.
You are asked "NOT" to call 9-1-1 unless its an emergency.
(++++++++)
(Kimberly tosses to bump)
[bump-chyron]
[comm #3]
[2Headlines]
[SUPER=#4050; HEADLINE BANNER]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
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[VO-NAT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
For those leery of flying after the terrorist attacks, President Bush is signing a sweeping aviation security bill today.
And in Afghanistan, U-S warplanes continue striking the Taliban's last stronghold.
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[Anchor=Kimberly]
[SS=none]
Plus, a fire shuts down Pulaski Furniture's plant.
[ANCHOR=Leo]
(ad lib weather)
[ANCHOR=Steve]
(ad lib live tease)
[2-shot]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Stay tuned-- News 7 Mornin is next.
[2-War-Update]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Enduring Freedom]
U-S warplanes are pounding Taliban positions outside the city of (KUHN-dooz) Kunduz, the Taliban's only remaining stronghold in northern Afghanistan.
On the ground, opposition forces are battling fighters loyal to Osama bin Laden.
Here at home, President Bush will use Washington's Reagan
National Airport as a backdrop when he signs a sweeping aviation
security bill today.
It puts the federal government in charge of airport screening operations.
The bill also requires greater inspections of checked baggage.
Aleen Sirgany joins us now from Washington with an update.
[LIVE=NEWSPATH/FULL]
[SUPER=141-Aleen Sirgany/Reporting;]
[SUPER=145-Washington, DC;]
((ROLLCUE:...))
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=143-Kunduz, Afghanistan;]
[SUPER=143-Kabul, Afghanistan;]
[RUNS=:00]
[OUT Q=back to you.]
[LIVE=NEWSPATH/FULL]
[SUPER=145-Washington, DC;]
((AIR TRAVEL AS WE KNOW IT ... IS ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER.
RESPONDING TO THE GROWING THREAT OF TERRORISM, TODAY PRESIDENT BUSH WILL
SIGN THE AVIATION SECURITY BILL INTO LAW.
THE SWEEPING MEASURE CALLS FOR MORE SKY MARSHALS, STRONGER COCKPIT
DOORS, AND TOUGHER SECURITY AT THE NATION'S AIRPORTS.
THE COMPROMISE PACKAGE ALSO MAKES ALL 28-THOUSAND PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE
SCREENERS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITHIN A YEAR.
(NAT)
MEANWHILE, THE WAR ON TERRORISM CONTINUES IN AFGHANISTAN.
FOREIGN FIGHTERS -- LOYAL TO OSAMA BIN LADEN -- ARE CLINGING TO THE LAST
REMAINING STRONGHOLD IN THE NORTH -- DESPITE INTENSE MILITARY PRESSURE
TO SURRENDER.
U.S. WARPLANES ARE TARGETING KUNDHUZ TODAY, WHILE OPPOSITION FIGHTERS
SURROUND THE CITY -- READY TO INVADE.
AND TOP U.S. OFFICIALS BELIEVE OSAMA BIN LADEN AND HIS AL-QAIDA NETWORK
ARE ON THE RUN -- AND RUNNING OUT OF OPTIONS. THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION
SAYS IT HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE BIN LADEN HAS LEFT AFGHANISTAN.
MEANTIME, LIFE IN THE CAPTAL CITY OF KABUL IS SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO
NORMAL . AFGHANS ARE GOING TO THE MOVIES -- AND WATCHING TV -- FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN SIX YEARS.
))
[Iraqi-Tanker]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]
Rescuers are still searching for two Virginia sailors missing in the Persian Gulf.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Persian Gulf;]
The two sailors were on board a tanker that authorities believe was smuggling Iraqi oil when it sank yesterday morning.
They were from the U-S-S Peterson, a destroyer based in Norfolk.
Six other sailors were rescued..
The U-S Navy says the vessel was carrying about 19- hundred tons of Iraqi oil, which is in violation of United Nations sanctions against Iraq.
Officials say the sinking may have been weather-related, or the ship may have been overloaded.
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[Warner]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Mornin]
[WRITER=kmc]
[TAPE#=none]
[GRAPHIC=Mark Warner]
Governor- elect Mark Warner gets the low-down on state finances today.
Warner is expected to attend a meeting of current Governor Jim Gilmore's economic advisory council.
Today's meeting comes after word that the recession could blow a billion- dollar hole into the state budget.
That's expected to put off the final cut to the car tax, and it could also jeopardize teacher and state worker pay raises.
[Marketwatch]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=chr]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Business News]
In business news, Phillips Petroleum is buying Conoco.
The new company will be called ConocoPhillips.
It's expected to be the nation's third-biggest oil and gas company in terms of oil and gas PRODUCTION.
And the fifth-biggest refiner in the world.
Federal regulators and shareholders still have to sign off on the deal.
Alexis Christoforous takes a look at the week ahead in this morning's Marketwatch.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Alexis Christoforous/Reporting; :00]
[RUNS=1:17]
[OUT Q=your local stocks]
((INVESTORS HAVE SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING... A
TURNAROUND ON WALL STREET...
IT WAS A WINNING WEAK FOR THE MARKETS AS AS INVESTORS REACTED TO
POSITIVE
NEWS ON THE WAR FRONT AND THE ECONOMIC FRONT.
BUT INVESTORS TOOK A BREATHER FRIDAY,
(graphic)
THE DOW INCHED DOWN 5 POINTS, BUT FOR THE WEEK, THE BLUE CHIPS WERE UP
2.7
PERCENT.
(graphic)
THE NASDAQ DIPPED 2 POINTS, BUT GAINED NEARLY 4 PERCENT ON THE WEEK AS
AIRLINE, RETAIL AND SEMICONDUCTOR STOCKS ALL ROSE...
(graphic)
Viisage Technology and other security-related firms RALLIED AFTER
CONGRESS
PASSED THE AIRLINE SAFETY BILL.
(graphic)
AUTHORITIES SAY IT'S THE LARGEST U-S SEIZURE OF PIRATED SOFTWARE.
MICROSOFT
SAYS OFFICIALS IN LOS ANGELES SEIZED OVER 100 MLN DOLLARS IN FAKE
PRODUCTS.
THE ILLEGAL SOFTWARE WAS APPRENTLY SHIPPED FROM TAIWAN THRU THE PORT OF
LOS ANGELES.
(on cam)
THE HOLIDAY SHORTENED WEEK AHEAD IS LIGHT IN THE WAY OF ECONOMIC NUMBERS
LOOK FOR REPORTS ON LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND HOUSING STARTS FOR
OCTOBER.
IN WHAT MAY BE A SING OF THE TIMES, ONE DEPRESSED DOT-COM COMPANY IS
OFFERING FRER PROZAC TO DEPRESSED CONSUEMRS AS PART OF A PROMOTION. THE
DRUGMAKER ELI LILLY HAS TEAMED UP WITH MONEY LOSING INTERNET HEALTCHARE
FIRM
WEBMD TO OFFER AMERICANS A FREE MONT'S SUPPLY OF THE POPULAR
ANTIDEPRESSANT.
(graphic)
TRACK ALL THE PRE-MARKET ACTION AT CBS.MW.COM .. AT THE NASDAQ
(on cam)
I'M AC IN NY.))
(tape tosses to stocks)
[STOCKS]
[COMM#7]
[Med-Day]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
[NEWSCAST=Morn]
[WRITER=chr]
[TAPE#=NET]
[GRAPHIC=Mornin Health Check]
In medical news, Doctor Dave Hnida has some tips on how to prevent food poisoning in this morning's Health check.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=]
[SUPER=01-Dr. Dave Hnida/Reporting; :00]
[RUNS=1:26]
[OUT Q=for CBS News.]
((WE ARE GOING INTO THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN LARGE GET-TOGETHERS OF FAMILY
AND FRIENDS CAN BE LOTS OF FUN- BUT ONE VISITOR YOU DONT WANT AROUND IS
SALMONELLA- AND A RECENT STUDY SUGGESTS THERE IS LOTS OF SALMONELLA OUT
THERE WAITING TO STRIKE.
SO HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR TUMMY HAPPY .
FIRST: KEEP COLD FOODS COLD AND HOT FOODS HOT- LET THINGS SIT
OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND THEY'LL SPOIL QUICKLY- YOUVE GOT JUST ABOUT
2 HOURS- - IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER WHEN YOURE AT A EVENING LONG PARTY.
AND WHEN YOU HAVE LEFTOVERS- LIKE A TURKEY- SEPARATE THE LARGE
PORTIONS INTO SMALLER PORTIONS SO THEY'LL COOL MORE QUICKLY WHEN YOU PUT
THEM IN THE FRIDGE.
DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE- THAT MEANS DONT PUT FOOD ON THE SAME
COUNTER YOU JUST HAD A RAW TURKEY SITTING
BUY YOURSELF A MEAT THERMOMETER- FOR POULTRY- YOU WANT
THE MIDDLE TO HIT 180 DEGREES..
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WHILE PREPARING FOOD- SO YOU ARENT
THE ONE WHO CONTAMINATES THINGS FOR EVERYONE ELSE.
AND FINALLY- WHEN IN DOUBT- THROW IT OUT. FOOD THAT HAD SPOILED
DOES NOT ALWAYS LOOK BAD, SMELL BAD OR TASTE BAD.
-REMEMBER FOOD POISONING DOES NOT TAKE A HOLIDAY DURING THE HOLIDAYS-
AND IN FACT MAYBE AT ITS PEAK -THE WEATHERS COOL AND PEOPLE JUST DONT
WORRY ABOUT IT LIKE THEY DO DURING THE SUMMER.
IM DR DAVE HNIDA FOR CBS NEWS.))
(Kimberly tosses to bump)
[bump-chyron]
[Streaming-Video]
[comm #8]
[Local-Recap]
[SUPER=#4059;Local Recap]
[2-Shot=Kmc/LHI]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Now here's another look at today's top local stories:
Firefighters are battling a blaze in Alleghany County.
(+++++++)
[TAKE MAP FS #1001]
The fire broke out just before three o'clock yesterday afternoon on Little Mountain.
It's burning in the Low Moor area, just east of Covington and a mile south of I-64.
The fire has consumed more than 2 acres so far, and is contained.
(----------------)
[VO-NAT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Firefighters believe someone deliberately set the fire that's burning in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
The fire started Saturday and has so far consumed nearly 130 acres.
It's burning in Montgomery County in the Craig's Creek area, close to the Applachian Trail.
The fire is partially contained but is not completely under a control.
(----------------)
[VO-NAT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Fire heavily damaged Pulaski Furniture.
Yesterday morning's fire has forced the plant in downtown Pulaski to shut down this week.
Investigators believe the fire started from a spark in the dust bin system.
Company officials say the incident will require the manufacturing plants at the Pulaski complex to be closed for the upcoming week.
However, office and salaried personnel are asked to report to work.
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[ANCHOR=Leo]
(Leo mic hot)
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(Leo ad lib weather)
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[2-SHOT]
[ANCHOR=Kimberly]
Now here's Shannon Young with a preview of News 7 at Six.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=Virginia's]
[RUNS=19]
[OUT Q=on News 7 at 6.]
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[Double Boxes=Kimberly/Leo and Steve]
(toss)
[ANCHOR=Steve]
(live ad lib, tease tomorrow)
(ad lib bye)
[Double Boxes=Kimberly/Leo and Steve]
by SS