WDBJ 7 morning news for 08/08/04

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Coming up on News 7 Sunday Morning -
Martinsville police find the body of a 21 year old man, and now need your help finding out who is responsible
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and a shooting in Danville last night leaves a teenager dead. We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.

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A man's body was found early yesterday morning off of Pinehall Road in Martinsville.
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Police say they received a call that a person was lying in the backyard of home. When they arrived they found 21 year old Sidney Deon Thomas - who lives on the same street - dead with an apparent gun shot wound.
Authorities are trying to determine if the death is related to an altercation at a party that took place on Pinehall road involving several individuals. They know at least two people began firing weapons.
Officers who were responding to shots fired in the area encountered several vehicles leaving the immediate area around that time.
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They also found one badly damaged vehicle. Authorities later charged Aaron Jermome Cooper of Reidsville, North Carolina with a D-U-I, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident for the incident.
At this point, officials are trying to put all the pieces together and need the public's help. If you were at the party on Pinehall road Friday night or have any information about the crime you are asked to call the Martinsville Police Department or
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Martinsville Crime Stoppers at 276- 632-CRIME.

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A Danville teen was shot and killed at a gathering last night.
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Police were called to the Knights of Columbus building on Shavers Street in Danville for crowd control around 11:30.
When they arrived, officials say they heard shots inside.
That's where they found 15 year old Reginald Lemar Kirby lying on the floor with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Kirby died at the scene.
A 20 year old woman - who has not been identified - was also shot in her buttocks.
She was taken to Danville Regional for treatment.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police or Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000.
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Local law enforcement and the National Guard are teaming up to prepare for the worst.
Yesterday the public was invited to watch as they trained in ways to keep Virginia's homeland safe. Jennifer Wishon reports.
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(( The mission of protecting America's homeland is nothing new for the Army National Guard.
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((ANTHONY PRICE: THE NATIONAL GUARD, IN REALITY, HAS PLAYED A HOMELAND SECURITY MISSION SINCE GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS AS COLONEL. YOU CAN ACTUALLY LOOK BACK TO 1750 AND THIS BATALLION WAS PART OF WHAT WAS THEN COLONEL GEORGE WASHINGTON'S DEFENSE AGAINST THE INDIANS ON THE FRONTIER.))
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But things have changed since 1750. That's why for the past three years the First Battalion of the 116th Infantry Division has been training with Roanoke City Police and Firefighters in case the Roanoke Valley ever comes under attack.
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Saturday the public was invited to watch how the two groups work together and take a look at the tools at their disposal.
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((SUSAN WILSON/SALEM RESIDENT: IT MAKES ME FEEL VERY PROTECTED BECAUSE WE'VE GOT A GOOD GROUP OF GUYS HERE IN OUR HOMETOWN. THEY'RE VERY DEVOTED AND THEY'RE VERY SUBSTANTIAL.))
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((CHRIS BOLLING: WE WANT TO BE PREPARED FOR ANY POSSIBLE HOMELAND DEFENSE OR EMERGENCY SCENARIO. CIVIL DISTURBANCE IS ONE POSSIBILITY, THIS ALSO COULD HELP US PREPARE FOR A MAJOR TERROIST INCIDENT BECAUSE THERE WOULD BE CROWDS INVOLVED.))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/JWISHON@WDBJ7.COM: MORE THAN 200 SOLDIERS WITH THE FIRST BATALLION OF THE 116TH INFANTRY ARE NOW DEPLOYED. THE VIRGINIA DEFENSE FORCE HAS STEPPED IN TO FILL THEIR VOID, BUT THEY NEED MORE HELP AND ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS.))
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((SGT. JOANIE BUCKLAND/VA DEFENSE FORCE: WE NEED PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. WE NEED HOUSEWIVES, WE NEED BANKERS, LAWYERS, DOCTORS, ANYONE.))
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Still, soldiers say despite being down in number, they've never been better prepared to protect their homeland from harm. Jennifer Wishon, News 7, Roanoke.))

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They may not have money to burn, but at least some local fire departments will have some financial relief. Governor Mark Warner announced more than 1 million dollars in federal money will be rolling into Virginia. In our area, the Bland Volunteer Fire Department is getting 162-thousand dollars for a Firefighting Vehicle. The Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department is receiving more than 60-thousand for Operations and Firefighter Safety.

"The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program" awards one-year grants directly to fire departments to support the nation's firefighters and the services they deliver.

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For one group, getting its paws on some cash will go a long way toward helping the disabled.
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The Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation held a car wash at Tanglewood Mall. They're raising money for their service dog training program. Trained dogs help disabled people throughout the valley do things like opening doors and alerting them to sounds they can't hear. The foundation is also working towards another fundraiser on October 23rd.
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((LIZ SHUMATE: WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS A WONDERFUL FALL EVENT. IT'S CALLED SHABOOM. IT'S A DOO WAH DITTY FOR THE DOGS AND IT'S A 50'S THEME THAT WE'LL HAVE OUT AT OUR SERVICE CENTER.))
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This 1975 Cadillac will also be raffled off at the October event. The Foundation gets its service dogs from area breeders and shelters. Once the dogs are taught basic obedience they begin training to become service, hearing and companion dogs.
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((LEE ANNE MCADAM: AS TRAINERS WE'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTUAL TASK WORK THAT THE DOGS WILL DO AND THEN WORKING WITH THE RECIPIENTS ONCE THEY'VE BEEN MATCHED WITH A RECIPIENT SO THAT THE RECIPIENTS KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH THE DOGS.))
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McAdam says it usually takes five months to one year to train a dog.
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Music and memories were in the air at the seventh annual Stone Soul Picnic in Roanoke yesterday.
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Hundreds attended the event held at Booker T. Washington Park. The afternoon saw a number of Gospel acts from around the region. Founded by the late Duke Ellington, the goal of the picnic is to bring families together in a setting everyone can enjoy. But this year, it was also a celebration of Ellington's life.
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((KAREN WALKER: DUKE WAS A MAN OF LOVE AND IT DIDN'T MATTER WHO YOU WERE, WHAT YOU WERE, WHAT COLOR YOU WERE, DUKE WAS A MAN OF LOVE AND THIS IS WHAT THIS IS ORGANIZED FROM.))
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The former W-T-O-Y Dee Jay passed away in March after a battle with colon cancer. People at the picnic wore t- shirts to honor his memory.
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The starting grid for today's Brickyard is set.
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Casey Mears has the pole for the second straight week.
Mears is the nephew of four time Indy 500 champ Rick Mears and had a top lap of 186-point-293 miles-per-hour.
Here's a look at the complete lineup.
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[SUPER=0107-6. Brian Vickers//7. Ryan Newman//8. Jamie McMurray//9. Jimmie Johnson//10. Sterling Marlin//;]
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[SUPER=0107-16. Mark Martin//17. Dale Jarrett//18. Bill Elliott//19. Jeff Burton//20. Robby Gordon//;]
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[SUPER=0107-26. Kyle Petty//27. Scott Riggs//28. Michael Waltrip//29. Rusty Wallace//30. Brendan Gaughan//;]
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[SUPER=0107-31. Ken Schrader//32. Kevin Harvick//33. Jimmy Spencer//34. Scott Wimmer//35. Greg Biffle//;]
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Many children in our area get caught in the court system and end up with no home in between. See how you can help coming up
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Patients at Lewis Gale hospital is are savoring the tasteful changes being made.
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Good hospital food.
It may sound like a cruel joke, but patients at Lewis-Gale Medical Center are finding it to be true.
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Lewis- Gale is now offering "At Your Request Room Service Dining".
Patients can order in everything from pasta to omelettes to cheesecake.
In the 15-months since the program started, patient satisfaction has risen nearly 20 percent.
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((WREN ROBERTS/FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES GENERAL MANAGER: BASICALLY, THEY CAN ORDER ANYTHING THEY WANT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 6:30 PM, AS LONG AS IT'S IN ACCORDANCE TO THEIR DIETS. THEY SIMPLY PLACE A CALL THROUGH ROOM SERVICE, THE ORDER'S PLACED, THE MEAL IS PREPARED AND DELIVERED WITHIN 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR. ))
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The hospital has also just opened an upscale coffee bar and bistro, Jazzman's Cafe, in the main lobby.
And a strolling hospitality cart offers visitors and patients snacks in the mid- morning and afternoon-- free of charge.
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[***ANCHOR TAG***] In health review,
Some women are not just getting mammograms but MRI's to detect breast cancer.
If you suffer with arthritis you could qualify for clinical trials being done in our area.
Plus -- Carilion tests out its new decontamination tent as part of terrorism drill.
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Here's more in today's Health Review
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial is one of five hospitals in the region who now have portable tents which can be used for mass decontamination. And every hospital in our area now has at least eight protective suits.
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((WE'VE WORKED VERY HARD OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO WORKING WITH THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL TASK FORCE AND CARILION HEALTH SYSTEM TO DEVELOP SIMILAR PURCHASING ITEMS, TRAINING, SO THAT EVERYONE IS ONE SAME PAGE AND HAVING A COORDINATION OF EVENTS))
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Many of the victims who participated in the drill were actually hospital employees.
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((BECAUSE OF EVERYTHING GOING ON IT'S GOOD TO BE READY. I HAVE CHILDREN IF THIS DOES HAPPEN. A LITTLE BIT OF KNOWLEDGE SO THAT WE'LL BE READY))
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In other news, Despite having a mammogram and an ultrasound -- doctors couldn't get a clear picture of the tumor in Lois Caliri's breast --until she had a MRI.
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((IT WAS WELCOMING TO HAVE THE RESULTS OF THE MRI BECAUSE THERE WAS SO MUCH CLARITY THERE. IT DID GIVE THE EXACT SIZE OF THE MASS AND I WAS THINK THAT WAS CRUCIAL PIECE OF INFORMATION FOR MY DOCTORS)) [RUNS18]
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It turned out the tumor was much larger than first thought --which changed her course of treatment. But doctors don't recommend the test for patients at average risk for breast cancer --and it is not meant to replace a mammogram or ultrasound.
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((WE ARE RECOMMENDING MRI FOR PATIENT WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK, WE HAVE BREAST CANCER GENE, WE ALSO FEEL IT'S USEFUL FOR PATIENT WHO HAVE NEWLY DIAGNOSED BREAST CARCINOMA WHEN WE'RE UNSURE OF THE EXTENT OF THE DISEASE ))
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And finally in medical news, Dr. Garry Bayliss is involved in two clinical trials with various arthritis treatments --and he is looking for patients to participate.
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((CLINICAL TRIALS AFFORD THE PATIENT TO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH A MEDICATION BEFORE IT'S AVAILABLE WHICH CAN LEAD TO IMPORTANT OPTIONS THAT THEY OTHERWISE CAN'T FIND. IT ALSO HELPS OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ADVANCES OUR KNOWLEDGE OF NEW TREATMENTS))
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There are two trials they need patients to take part in. One involves a type of narcotic pain reliever for osteoarthritis.
The other trial is for a drug used treat both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, that's similar to drugs like celebrex and viox. While treatments have come a long way in treating rheumatoid arthritis -- progression has been slow for osteoarthritis.

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((WE'RE STILL EXPLORING THE TREATMENTS THAT MIGHT BE SAFER OR MORE EFFECTIVE FOR THE PAIN OF OSTEOARTHRITIS AND HOPE TO HAVE OPTIONS IN THE NEAR FUTURE WHICH MAY SLOW THE CONDITION DOWN))
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If you are interested in participating in one of the clinical trial
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you can call 540-772-3676. For those who are involved there is no-out-of pocket expense to participate in the study and the medications are free.
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Everyday there are children in our community who are victims of child abuse and neglect. That's why a local agency needs your help. It's looking for citizens to become Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Here to tell us more about how you can get involved in Joyce Moran.
1-Requirements 2-Responsbility 3-Statistics 4-Contact Information

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[take meeting info board] The CASA Information Session will be held on Thursday at the Child Advocacy Center on South Main Street in Rocky Mount.

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In sports, the Hokies are out to prove they are on the up and up. Travis Wells has more on that plus a preview of Magna Vista's football season.
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Coming up on News 7 Sunday Morning......Danville police are searching for the person responsible for shooting and killing a teenager last night
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and officials in Martinsville are trying to piece together the events that led to the death of a 21 year old man. We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.

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While Wal-mart is known for rolling back the prices -- some are concerend it may actually be hiking up other costs for the public.
Bill Whittaker explains.
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(( Wal-Mart, the nation's largest employer, perhaps is best known for low prices. But now, charges the super store isn't such a bargain. A University of California, Berkeley study found the fast growing retailer takes more from communities than it gives.

SOT: Ken Jacobs, U.C. Berkeley/(010117) BECAUSE OF THE LOW WAGES AND
BECAUSE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH THEIR EMPLOYER, PEOPLE RELY ON PUBLIC SUPPORT TO MAKE ENDS MEET. (:08)
NARR: Which they estimate costs California taxpayers $82-million a year for health care, food stamps, and other social services. Current and former employees say that sounds right.

SOT: Anthony Wilson, Wal-Mart employee/(0317) I DON'T HAVE ANY HEALTH
BENEFITS, SO I JUST GOT TO MAKE IT.
SOT: Brandon Police, frmr Wal-mart employee/(2451) I'VE SEEN WAL-MART
EMPLOYEES HAVE TO RELY ON GOVERNMENT WELFARE, HOUSING, ETC.

SOT: Ken Jacobs/(1105) THIS IS A SUBSIDY FOR WAL-MART. WAL-MART IS,
EFFECTIVELY, IN CALIFORNIA AND THE REST OF THE COUNTRY, SHIFTING THEIR LABOR COSTS ON TO THE PUBLIC. (:07)
NARR: Wal-Mart says ...

SOT: Cynthia Lin, Wal-Mart/(083617) FRANKLY, IT'S OUTRAGEOUS!

NARR: The big store fires back that it pays far more in taxes and hires out-of-the-mainstream workers: seniors, students, immigrants, part-timers.

SOT: Cynthia Lin/(4151) WAL-MART ACTUALLY REDUCES THE TAX PAYER BURDEN
FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, BECAUSE THEY SAY WITHOUT WAL-MART, AT LEAST SOME WORKERS WOULD BE ON UNEMPLOYMENT, WHILE STILL OTHERS WOULD BE DEPENDING ON PUBLIC ASISTANCE FOR SUPPORT.
Whitaker on cam/ This hot debate when Wal-Mart already is feeling the heat from charges of gender discrimination and hiring illegal immigrants. And here in California, growing political resistance to the store's aggressive expansion plans.

SOT: Alvivon Hurd, protester/(2856) NO! NO! NO! THERE IS NO WAY THAT A
WAL-MART IS GOING TO COME IN HERE TO LA.
NARR: Community pressure recently blocked one LA store and the city council may require proof any new super store will help, not hurt a community.

SOT: Eric Garcetti, LA City Councilman/(1702) ON THE ONE HAND THEY MIGHT
SAVE 5-CENTS ON THEIR CARROTS, BUT THEY'RE GOING TO SEE THEIR TAXES GO UP WITH MORE EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.
NARR: Wal-Mart says the math is simple, low prices and entry-level jobs are a plus. The question is does that equation hold when you add in social costs? BW, CBSN, LA))

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Coming up -
We'll tell you how to get the VIP treatment on your next vacation
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Should your little ones have to buckle up in as the fly the friendly skies. We'll take a look at why the airlines haven't made it mandatory after the break
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Many parents would never hit the highway without their children buckled up -- but that's not always the case when they take to the skies.
But the Federal Aviation Administration could soon change that.
Kelly Cobiella explains.
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((WHEN DOUG AND INGRID LADENDORF TAKE OFF WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN....

(ingrid ladendorf 01:39:46) "It's a challenge, for sure."

IT'S CHALLENGING... BUT THEY DON'T THINK IT'S DANGEROUS FOR 15-MONTH OLD DUNCAN WHO FLIES FOR FREE.. WITH MOM'S ARMS AROUND HIM, INSTEAD OF A SEAT BELT.

(01:38:30 DOUG) "He's been fine, the fact that if he had his own seat,
he'd probably be in mommy's lap anyway."
FOR YEARS, THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD HAS RECOMMENDED THAT EVERY CHILD RIDE IN A SEAT.

(ELLEN ENGLEMAN CONNERS, CHAIRMAN, NTSB 152402) "The cost of not
ensuring your child's safety is too tremendously painful to even calculate." (6)
BUT IT IS UP TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO CHANGE THE RULES TO REQUIRE A TICKET.. FOR EVEN THE SMALLEST PASSENGER.

(Kelly Cobiella)
"The FAA recommends that children under two be strapped in, but for years has resisted making it a rule. The fear is that the extra cost would drive more families from the friendly skies to the open road."
AND THAT IS A MUCH MORE DANGEROUS PLACE, ARGUES THE F-A-A, POINTING TO THE 43,000 HIGHWAY DEATHS EVERY YEAR AS EVIDENCE. ONLY THREE LAP BABIES HAVE DIED IN AIRPLANE ACCIDENTS IN THE PAST 20-YEARS.

(PSA HERE)
"Love can do almost anything..."
INSTEAD, THE F-A-A IS LAUNCHING AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN HOPING TO PERSUADE PARENTS TO BUY SEATS FOR THEIR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.

(PSA AGAIN)
"if unexpected turbulence hits an airplane, even a mother's love can't hold that baby safe. It takes a child seat to do that."
ANALYSTS SAY THE CASH-STRAPPED AIRLINE INDUSTRY IS KEEPING A LOW PROFILE... HOPING TO AVOID FURTHER REGULATION THAT COULD KEEP FAMILIES FROM FLYING.. IF THEY'RE FORCED TO BUY SEATS.

(DOUG LADENDORF 01:38:08 )
"We're paying full price for our 3-year old and it gets a little steep if we have to pay full price for our 1-year old as well."
THE QUESTION NOW, SAFETY AT WHAT PRICE... THE F-A-A MAY SOON HAVE TO CHOSE BETWEEN WHAT'S BEST FOR PASSENGERS.... AND WHAT'S BEST FOR BUSINESS. KELLY COBIELLA CBS NEWS NEW YORK.))

[Concierge]

[ANCHOR=Brent]
[NEWSCAST=Sun AM]
[WRITER=jen]
[TAPE#=net]
[GRAPHIC=none]
[ENG#=2]

Ever wonder why some people seem to be treated like royalty while traveling.
It's not always about who you are, but who you know.
I talked with Holly Stiel, a concierge and author, about how to get VIP treatment on your next trip.... and she tells us that the first step is to know your concierge.

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[SOT]
[IN Q=A concierge is a person]
[SUPER=01-Holly Stiel/Concierge;]
[RUNS=2:10]
[OUT Q=right after this]

[straight to bump]

[Singles-Bump]
[soft music under]
(adlib toss to Billboard bump)
[Take Full Screen Billboard singles Bump]
[Chyron #7161 ]

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[Sunday-Shapeup]

[ANCHOR=Susan]
[NEWSCAST=Sun AM]
[WRITER=jen]
[TAPE#=SSU]
[GRAPHIC=Sunday Shapeup]
[ENG#=2]

Lower back pain and stiffness need to be worked out with more than a massage! See what we mean
(++++++++++)
[take sunday shapeup board fs] in today's Sunday Shapeup.
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[SOT]
[IN Q=well for once]
[SUPER=01-Callie McMahon/Botetourt Athletic Club; :07]
[RUNS=2:26]
[OUT Q=Stay with us]
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