1. ANTARCTIC SHIP
‘Survivor’ deep freeze style: If the research ship stuck in the ice near the South Pole was an episode of Survivor, all the candidates just got voted off. And they’re giddy about it.When a Chinese helicopter came whoop-whoop-whooping up to the Russian-flagged ship today in Antarctica, expedition leader Chris Turney was exuberant. Who wouldn’t be if they’d been stuck in a ship since just before Christmas Eve? The first passengers have already taken to the skies. But this is just the first leg of the trip home. It may be mid-month before they make it to Australia. The ship’s crew will stay on board.
2. UNCLE PHIL DEAD
Mr. Values, gone: Actor James Avery was like the dad most never had. He straightened up his wayward nephew in the 1990s show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Best known as his character Uncle Phil, he scolded Will on the show, and in so doing imparted common sense to a large chunk of America. It was his plan from the very first episode. “Will, we promised your mother you were here to work hard, straighten out, and learn some good old fashion American values,” he said. Avery died Tuesday after complications from heart surgery. So long, Mr. Values. Thanks for the memories and the laughter!
3. WINTER WEATHER
Time to head for Florida: If you’re in the Northeast this week, be prepared to get pummeled. Really pummeled. A frozen mess could leave about a foot of snow on your doorstep. Top it off with howling gusts and sub-zero wind chills, and boy oh boy. If Long Island, New York, had mountains, you’d probably be able to ski there by the weekend. The National Weather Service has placed it under a blizzard warning until tomorrow afternoon, and driving will be dangerous once the snow hits. The wind is expected to whip the flakes through the air, making it hard to see. Good luck getting a flight out. About 900 have been canceled nationwide today.
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