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Households worried about the high cost of keeping warm this winter will draw little comfort from the Farmers' Almanac, which predicts below-average temperatures for most of the U.S.

"Numb's the word," says the 192-year-old publication, which claims an accuracy rate of 80 to 85 percent for its forecasts that are prepared two years in advance.

The almanac's 2009 edition, which goes on sale Tuesday, says at least two-thirds of the country can expect colder than average temperatures, with only the Far West and Southeast in line for near-normal readings.

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PLEASE SEE the AD BELOW, ENTITLED “THE REAL BARACK OBAMA.” THE AD IS TWO MINUTES LONG; VERY UNCONVENTIONAL FOR A POLITICAL AD, BUT THE LONGER LENgTH WAS NECESSARY. WE HAD TO LEAVE IN ALL THE FOOTAGE OF OBAMA SPEAKING, SO VIEWERS WILL SEE HIM IN HIS OWN WORDS, AS WELL AS THE DETAILED REBUTTAL TO OBAMA’S DISTORTIONS OF THE BIBLE.

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Count Ralph Nader as unimpressed by the crop of supposed finalists to be Barack Obama’s running mate.

“I don’t think he’s that dumb,” said Nader, commenting on widespread speculation that Obama’s choices are down to Sens. Joe Biden, Evan Bayh, or Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.

The smart pick, according to Nader, is Hillary Rodham Clinton. Nader phoned into Politico Tuesday afternoon to offer his prediction that a surprise nod to Clinton is actually what Obama has in store—never mind the talk of mistrust between the Clintons and Obama.

“He just has to swallow hard and do what JFK did” in picking rival Lyndon Johnson in 1960, said the liberal activist and maverick presidential candidate.
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Ralph Nader said Obama must choose Clinton if the Democrats are to leave next week's convention in Denver with a unified party. Photo: AP Aug. 29 is the day McCain will name his veep pick on his birthday. WASHINGTON: Senator Barack Obama has all but settled on his choice for a running mate and set an elaborate rollout plan for his decision, beginning with an early morning alert to supporters, perhaps as soon as Wednesday morning, aides said.

Fort Lauderdale resident Kevin Kearney is in critical condition Tuesday after attempting to kite surf in Tropical Storm Fay. By News Video Tuesday, August 19, 2008 lFORT LAUDERDALE  ? Emergency officials warned South Floridians to seek shelter during Tropical Storm Fay but a man in Fort Lauderdale seeking some thrills on the rough surf didn't heed that warning and ended up in the hospital after being hurt in an astonishing kite boarding accident that was caught on camera

The kite boarder was harnessed into his sail when the wind violently picked him up and slammed him onto the sandy beach. Then, he was dragged across the sand before being lifted up into the air again and blown across the street where the wind slammed him into a building.

A RAINBOW

When you think your road is rocky and a bit too steep to climb,
When you think your guardian angel needs to work some overtime,
When your personal jigsaw puzzle has some pieces that won't fit,
When life has no rhyme or reason and you can't make sense of it,

YOU NEED A RAINBOW

 

When the clouds are dark and stormy and have blocked the sunshine out,
And perhaps you start to wonder what this life is all about,
When your trials and tribulations seem to be so hard to bear,
And it seems there is no justice anytime or anywhere,

LOOK FOR YOUR RAINBOW

When the molehills seem like mountains and the obstacles are great,
When you feel so heavy laden and your worries just inflate,
When you can't see any ending to the problems that you face,
For they just keep on increasing and you need some breathing space,

PRAY FOR YOUR RAINBOW

It may be you need to look a little higher than before,
Or perhaps a little further to see past the clouds once more.
But you'll know it's worth the effort when your rainbow you can see,
And you understand the love behind God's creativity,

SEARCH FOR YOUR RAINBOW

For your rainbow holds a promise that this turbulence will cease,
And your inner conflict will become, instead, deep inner peace.
But if, though searching, you can't find your rainbow at this time,
Until you can, I say with love, you're welcome to share mine.

KDFW Alumni

• Rebecca Aguilar - Reporter (1994-2008)
• Ashleigh Banfield - anchor (1995-1999, now at TruTV)
• Eddie Barker - newscaster (1949-1972)
• Gary Bazner - weather anchor (1978-1982, deceased)
• Steve Bosh - anchor (1984-1990, now a reporter at KUSI-TV in San Diego)
• Bill Brown - reporter (1970s, now in public relations)
• Jack Brown - "Jack Brown's Texas" feature reporter (1980-1998, deceased)
• Mike Burger - meteorologist (1989-1996, now at KTVT)
• Bill Ceverha - anchor/reporter (1962-1972, served as Republican member of Texas House from 1977-1989)
• Bill Clarke - consumer reporter (1974-1975, now at KMGH-TV in Denver)
• Paul Crane - sports anchor (1983-1992, now at Cox Sports Television in New Orleans)
• Katherine Creag - reporter (2002-2005, now at WNYW-TV in New York)
• John Criswell - anchor (1990-1997)
• Steve Crocker - anchor (1995-1998, now at WBRC-TV in Birmingham)
• Warren Culbertson - meteorologist (1963-1984)
• Steve Dawson - anchor (1984-1986)
• Ted Dawson - sports anchor (1987-1995, now a sports anchor at KIDK-TV in Idaho Falls, ID)
• Sam Donaldson - announcer (1959-1960, now with ABC News in Washington, D.C.)
• Linda Edwards - anchor/reporter (1990-1997, now a communications consultant)
• Bobby Estill - sports anchor (1992)
• Walter Evans - anchor (1963-1993)
• Wayne Freedman - reporter (1980-1981, now at KGO-TV in San Francisco)
• John Gilbert - Capitol Bureau reporter (now at KCEN-TV in Waco)
• Bud Gillett - reporter (1978-2000, now at KTVT)
• Eric Glasser - anchor (1995-2005, now at WPTV in West Palm Beach)
• Sylvia Gomez - reporter/anchor (1990-1992)
• Cynthia Gouw - weekend anchor/reporter (1993-1994)
• Judd Hambrick - anchor (1972-1973)
• Dale Hansen - sports anchor (1980-1983, now at WFAA-TV)
• Barbara Harrison - anchor/reporter (1979-1980, now at WRC-TV in Washington, DC)
• Tim Heller - chief meteorologist (1994-2002, now at KTRK-TV in Houston)
• Craig James - sports anchor (1992-1993)
• Dick Johnson - anchor (1976-1982, now at WMAQ-TV in Chicago)
• Judy Jordan Greene - anchor (1966-1980, now at KYTX-TV in Tyler)
• Kim Keelor - anchor (mid 1990s)
• Su Keenan - reporter (1980s)
• Kimberly Kennedy - anchor (1992, now at WSB-TV in Atlanta)
• Bill Mercer - sportscaster/wrestling announcer (1953-1964)
• Kevin McCarthy - sports reporter (1981-1986)
• Marlene McClinton - anchor/reporter (1980-1984)
• Stan Miller - anchor/reporter (1985-1986)
• Chip Moody - anchor (1980-1984, deceased)
• George Riba - sports reporter (1975-1977, now at WFAA-TV)
• Dick Risenhoover - sports anchor (1970-1973, deceased)
• Erika Ruiz - reporter (1999-2004, now at KRQE in Albuquerque)
• Cameron Sanders - reporter (?-1988)
• Hosea Sanders - weekend anchor/reporter (1981-1986, now at WLS-TV in Chicago)
• Dale Schornack - anchor/reporter (1991-1995, now at KXTV in Sacramento)
• Wayne Shattuck - meteorologist (1981-1984, now at WFTS-TV in Tampa)
• Brett Shipp - investigative reporter (1990-1992, now at WFAA-TV)
• Sara Sidner - reporter (was at KTVU in San Francisco 2004-2007, now at CNN in the New Dehli, India bureau)
• James Spann - meteorologist in mid 1980's, now at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham
• Steve Stoler - reporter (1985-2002, now at WFAA-TV)
• Maria Sotolongo: Noon Weather Anchor (2003-2008)
• Bill Swanbeck - sports anchor (1986-1987)
• Julia Jackson-Somers - morning anchor/reporter (1992-2003, now Julie Sommers and at WPLG-TV in Miami)
• Roger Twibell - sports reporter (1975-1976, now at ABC Sports and ESPN)
• Phyllis Watson - anchor (1995-1998)
• Ray Walker - anchor (1973-1978)
• Barbara White - reporter (1981-2005)
• Charlie Wilson - reporter (1968-1991, deceased)
• Wes Wise - sports anchor (1961-1968)
• Casey Stegall - reporter (2005-2007, now correspondent at Fox News Channel in Los Angeles) This is one of six pictures of Eddie Barker in the newsroom.  At the time this picture was taken, the newsroom was in the basement, directly under its current location.
  
  What is conspicuously absent in this picture?  This appears to be a video-free zone.  There are no TV sets, no video monitors, and certainly no computer terminals anywhere, and the only wires in sight are telephone cords and the power cords for the electric typewriters.  Assuming they had just cleaned up the place before this picture was taken, it still appears that today's "paperless" newsroom uses about 500 times as much paper as the 1964 newsroom.
  CLICK ON GRAFFIC  WAY BACK WHEN
  Updated 5/16/2008:
  Elsewhere on the internet, you may occasionally run across other old photos from KDFW, although they seem to be rare.  Recently I discovered this photo at a web site that specializes in old cameras, not personalities.
  
  The news people in this photo are -- if I am not mistaken -- Wayne Shattuck, Clarice Tinsley, Barry Judge, and an unidentified sports announcer.  The three camera men are (from left to right) Bob

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LAKE MEXIA Mexia, TX

Postoffice Street Cam GALVESTON

Once notorious for its bordellos, Postoffice Street was the bustling core of retail commerce in the Southwest's most important Cotton and Oil port. It survived the 1900 Storm and the depression of the 30s only to fall prey to the suburban shift of the 60s and the building of the Houston Ship Channel.

The Postoffice Street restoration of the 90s created a revitalized arts, entertainment, and residential district including more than 25 historic buildings. Besides the growing number of residential lofts, the area includes art galleries, boutiques, and shops.

Lobby Cam

Since 1911, gracious hospitality, comfort and old world charm have been the standard at the grand dame of all Island hotels. Located on the Gulf of Mexico and a stretch from all of Galveston's year-round attractions, Hotel Galvez has hosted generations of families from around the world. Feel the historic ambiance from the moment you arrive via the newly completed grand circular drive. Just across the street, Galveston's beaches have been widened, making them bigger and better than ever. Inside, Bernardo's menu has something to tempt everyone's taste buds, from champagne and fresh Gulf Coast seafood to burgers and fries. A world like no other lies 50 miles from Houston, just beyond the causeway - making Hotel Galvez a glorious Island escape. GALVESTON

The Spot Cam GALVESTON

Located at 32nd and Seawall, The Spot offers gourmet hamburgers, fresh seafood, ice cream, fresh-baked desserts and bread, an arcade, and Tiki Bar.

The Spot is outdoor dining at its best, featuring one of Galveston’s largest open air decks overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico! With 104 seats on the patio and the only restaurant on Galveston Island featuring outdoor dining with tv’s, The Spot is the spot to be.

And for sports lovers? Grab a beer and a barstool and watch all your favorite sporting events, with one of the most magnificent Gulf views imaginable.

 

Top Hit Songs Play 24/7 In Random Order. You can join this programmed play at any one of the following: 01 - We Are The World                  02 - Money For Nothing                                         
                              09 - Crazy For You                                             
                                  33 - California Girls                       41 - Run To You                          51 - Would I Lie To You                                63 - Glory Days    77 - All She Wants To Do Is Dance 79 - The Old Man Down        87 - We Belong                                         
                                



  1
WE ARE THE WORLD – USA for Africa (Columbia)


  2
MONEY FOR NOTHING – Dire Straits (Warner Bros.)


  3
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD – Tears For Fears (Mercury)


  4
THE POWER OF LOVE – Huey Lewis & The News (Chrysalis)


  5
CARELESS WHISPER – Wham! featuring George Michael (Columbia)


  6
ST. ELMO’S FIRE (Man In Motion) – John Parr (Atlantic)


  7
EASY LOVER – Philip Bailey with Phil Collins (Columbia)


  8
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS – Foreigner (Atlantic)


  9
CRAZY FOR YOU – Madonna (Geffen)


10
CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING – REO Speedwagon (Epic)


11
MIAMI VICE THEME – Jan Hammer (MCA)


12
DON’T YOU (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds (A&M)


13
SHOUT – Tears For Fears (Mercury)


14
RASPBERRY BERET – Prince & The Revolution (Paisley Park)


15
TAKE ON ME – A-Ha (Warner Bros.)


16
ONE MORE NIGHT – Phil Collins (Atlantic)


17
CHERISH – Kool & The Gang (De-Lite)


18
EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY – Paul Young (Columbia)


19
A VIEW TO A KILL – Duran Duran (Capitol)


20
WE DON’T NEED ANOTHER HERO (Thunderdome) – Tina Turner (Capitol)


21
PART-TIME LOVER – Stevie Wonder (Tamla)


22
EVERYTHING SHE WANTS – Wham! (Columbia)


23
SUSSUDIO – Phil Collins (Atlantic)


24
HEAVEN – Bryan Adams (A&M)


25
YOU GIVE GOOD LOVE – Whitney Houston (Arista)


26
WE BUILT THIS CITY – Starship (Grunt)


27
IF YOU LOVE SOMEBODY SET THEM FREE – Sting (A&M)


28
HEAD OVER HEELS – Tears For Fears (Mercury)


29
LIKE A VIRGIN – Madonna (Sire)


30
MATERIAL GIRL – Madonna (Sire)


31
RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT – DeBarge (Gordy)


32
FREEWAY OF LOVE – Aretha Franklin (Arista)


33
CALIFORNIA GIRLS – David Lee Roth (Warner Bros.)


34
YOU BELONG TO THE CITY – Glenn Frey (MCA)


35
YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION – Chicago (Warner/Full Moon)


36
SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU – Whitney Houston (Arista)


37
ALL I NEED – Jack Wagner (Qwest)


38
LOVERBOY – Billy Ocean (Jive)


39
SEPARATE LIVES – Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin (Atlantic)


40
OH SHEILA – Ready for the World (MCA)


41
RUN TO YOU – Bryan Adams (A&M)


42
ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK – Murray Head (RCA)


43
AXEL F – Harold Faltermeyer (MCA)


44
IN MY HOUSE – The Mary Jane Girls (Gordy)


45
NEVER SURRENDER – Corey Hart (EMI America)


46
NIGHTSHIFT – The Commodores (Motown)


47
SUDDENLY – Billy Ocean (Jive)


48
SUGAR WALLS – Sheena Easton (EMI America)


49
THE HEAT IS ON – Glenn Frey (MCA)


50
DON’T LOSE MY NUMBER – Phil Collins (Atlantic)


51
WOULD I LIE TO YOU? – The Eurythmics (RCA)


52
BROKEN WINGS – Mr. Mister (RCA)


53
OBSESSION – Animotion (Mercury)


54
SOME LIKE IT HOT – The Power Station (Capitol)


55
LOVERGIRL – Teena Marie (Epic)


56
THE BOYS OF SUMMER – Don Henley (Geffen)


57
SMOOTH OPERATOR – Sade (Portrait)


58
ANGEL – Madonna (Sire)


59
COOL IT NOW – New Edition (MCA)


60
THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER – Howard Jones (Elektra)


61
DRESS YOU UP – Madonna (Sire)


62
VOICES CARRY – ’Til Tuesday (Epic)


63
GLORY DAYS – Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)


64
SUMMER OF ’69 – Bryan Adams (A&M)


65
SEA OF LOVE – The Honeydrippers (Es Paranza)


66
BORN IN THE U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)


67
THAT WAS YESTERDAY – Foreigner (Atlantic)


68
I’M ON FIRE – Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)


69
POP LIFE – Prince & The Revolution (Paisley Park)


70
TOO LATE FOR GOODBYES – Julian Lennon (Atlantic)


71
NEVER – Heart (Capitol)


72
DANCING IN THE STREET – Mick Jagger & David Bowie (EMI America)


73
DO THEY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS? – Band Aid (Columbia)


74
MR. TELEPHONE MAN – New Edition (MCA)


75
PRIVATE DANCER – Tina Turner (Capitol)


76
LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME – The Thompson Twins (Arista)


77
ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS DANCE – Don Henley (Geffen)


78
METHOD OF MODERN LOVE – Daryl Hall & John Oates (RCA)


79
THE OLD MAN DOWN THE ROAD – John Fogerty (Warner Bros.)


80
WALKING ON SUNSHINE – Katrina & The Waves (Capitol)


81
INVINCIBLE – Pat Benatar (Chrysalis)


82
THE WILD BOYS – Duran Duran (Capitol)


83
SLEEPING BAG – ZZ Top (Warner Bros.)


84
FREEDOM – Wham! (Columbia)


85
LONELY OL’ NIGHT – John Cougar Mellencamp (Riva)


86
WHO’S ZOOMIN’ WHO – Aretha Franklin (Arista)


87
WE BELONG – Pat Benatar (Chrysalis)


88
I WOULD DIE 4 U – Prince & The Revolution (Warner Bros.)


89
GET IT ON – The Power Station (Capitol)


90
BE NEAR ME – ABC (Mercury)


91
NEUTRON DANCE – The Pointer Sisters (Planet)


92
JUST ANOTHER NIGHT – Mick Jagger (Columbia)


93
I’M GOIN’ DOWN – Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)


94
SOMEBODY – Bryan Adams (A&M)


95
FRESH – Kool & The Gang (De-Lite)


96
YOU’RE ONLY HUMAN (Second Wind) – Billy Joel (Columbia)


97
FORTRESS AROUND YOUR HEART – Sting (A&M)


98
I’M GONNA TEAR YOUR PLAYHOUSE DOWN – Paul Young (Columbia)


99
SENTIMENTAL STREET – Night Ranger (MCA/Camel)


100 
ALIVE AND KICKING – Simple Minds (A&M)

Local radar -- MiamiOther radar pages: Regional radar | Map of all US radar sites Zoom level: In Out (Full zoom out) Map controls: Stop map | Show severe | Switch to rain/snow view Radar tip: Click on the radar to zoom. --> oMarina at Cape Harbour as well as others. Images update every 5 minutes.

Strong winds and downpours will continue to pound South Florida over the next day as Tropical Storm Fay picks up strength on its journey north.

Most of the region, from Monroe County to Palm Beach County, has already been hit with storms and winds associated with the system, last reported over the Florida Straits and making a beeline for the Lower Keys.

A tropical storm warning was extended along Florida's east coast north to Cocoa Beach and all along the west coast.

"Floridians should not focus on the storm track -- it's a broad area where the storm is going to have an impact," said Gov. Charlie Crist. "We want every Floridian and guest to be a survivor. I know it's only a tropical storm, but we take it seriously."

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  Updated: 11 a.m. EDT
  Location: 23.6 N, 81.5 W
  Moving: NNW at 12 mph
  Wind: 60 mph, gusts to 70 mph
  Pressure: 1003 mb (29.61 in)
  
  
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Tornado watches are likely to come later today for South Florida and the Keys, Crist said. South Florida tornadoes are generally small and narrow, but they can still be dangerous. They can easily flip a car or a trailer. Take cover immediately, weather officials said.    =======================================================
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Michael Phelps Beijing Olympics WINS 8 GOLD MEDALS CLICK ON GRAFFICS
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Michael Phelps wins 4x100 medley relay. USA wins gold in 4x100 medley relay. Michael Phelps wins 8 gold medals. Michael Phelps the single most decorative Olympic athlete. Michael Phelps wins the 100m Butterfly - Beijing 2008. Michael Phelps touches right before Milorad Cavic. Michael Phelps ties Mark Spitz 7 gold medal record. Michael Phelps 7 gold medals. Michael Phelps gold in 100m butterfly. Michael Phelps Wins Gold At Men's 100m Butterfly - Beijing. This is just as exciting as when Garrett Weber-Gale and Michael Phelps of the U.S. react as 400-meter freestyle relay teammate Jason Lezak of Irvine ran down then world-record holder Alain Bernard of France in the final few meters and out-touched him at the wall for the gold medal. August 15, 2008.

BEIJING (AP) - Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic of Serbia to the wall to win the 100-meter butterfly Friday, tying Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at a single Olympics.CLICK

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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Tropical Storm Edouard hit the Texas Gulf coast east of Galveston on Tuesday with strong winds and rain but was expected to weaken as it makes its way inland during the day.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm made landfall over a stretch of coast east of Galveston and west of the Louisiana border, between High Island and Sabine Pass.

Maximum sustained winds were 65 mph, short of hurricane strength that starts at 74 mph.

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