FLASH LITES: RIP ‘N’ READ POP CULTURE RECAP

FLASH LITES: RIP ‘N’ READ POP CULTURE RECAP

YAKIMA, Wash. (Wireless Flash) – A gas station owner in Yakima, Washington has apologized for raising gas prices to $7 a gallon in the wake of the terrorist attacks. The Shell station is now offering refunds to those who paid the outrageous prices.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legendary drinker George Jones says he’s off the bottle for good. The 70-year-old country legend – who was ordered into alcoholism counseling following his 1999 car crash – says he’s even given up on drinking coffee.

ENCINO, Calif. – A new survey by E-Poll shows 47 percent of Americans are willing to endure full body searches to increase security at airports. 69 percent are willing to wait an extra hour before boarding the plane to ensure their safety.

SANTA MONICA – The Cranberries are going full “stream” ahead by making their newest video for the song “Analyse” available in a streaming format on their website.

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood to the rescue! The Screen Actors Guild has announced it will donate $50,000 to the state of New York’s relief fund to help families who lost loved ones in last week’s terrorist attack.

LOS ANGELES – Television’s highest award ceremony, The Emmy’s, has been rescheduled for October 7, two weeks later than it’s original date. The 53rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards would have aired last night but it was postponed because of the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.