It’s 7:30p.m. and you are just sitting down for dinner when the phone rings – it’s a telemarketer calling. This situation has been repeated countless times in every state, but now there is something in effect that many are hoping will put a stop to the unwanted calls.
Last week, President George W. Bush inaugurated the national do-not-call-list. The list, which the Federal Trade Commission has been working on for more than a year, will block an estimated 80 percent of telemarketing calls.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and
freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. For the
Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees
could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and
freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and
possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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