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Five Things to Know Today: October 19

So, what are YOU going to be for Halloween?

1. Weather: Grab that umbrella. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says there's a 100 percent chance of showers today with up to a half inch of rain possible. The high temp will be near 62 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: in the borough of Macungie will occur once a week beginning Oct. 31. It had been twice a week.

3. Quote of the Day: "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." Mohandas Gandhi.

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4. Coming Up: report a most bizarre crash. Read about it at 9 a.m.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1985, the first Blockbuster video-rental store opened in Dallas, Texas. At a time when most video stores were small-scale operations featuring a limited selection of titles, Blockbuster opened with some 8,000 tapes displayed on shelves around the store and a computerized check-out process.

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