— WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Home heating demand and utility bills are expected to soar as a blast of Arctic air sweeping over the United States will create the coldest two-week period from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast since the winter of 1995-96, forecasters at AccuWeather Inc. said on Friday. "For people who have been enjoying warmer-than-normal temperatures and lower energy costs, these cold winds will be a slap in the face when they step outside, and a kick in the wallet when they get their heating bills," he said. ****************** WHy shouldn't I sign off now and go BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF MY WIFE for making me move here... She's a doc and she gives me money every day..so I'll just sit in front of my fireplace and drink and get over it till spring and I find something else to bitch about....
