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5 Things to Know Today: Dec. 14, 2011

Good morning, White Lake, here's what you need to know about today.

1. Weather

The National Weather Service forecasts a 100 percent chance of rain today with a high of 43 degrees. There is also a 100 percent chance of rain tonight with a low of 41 degrees.

2. Gas prices

The lowest gas prices in the White Lake area, as of Tuesday afternoon, were $3.28 per gallon, according to DetroitGasPrices.com. Stations offering this price were the Speedway at 9601 Highland Rd. and Village Drive and the Meijer station at 6001 Highland Rd. and Bogie Lake Road.

3. On this day in history

On this day in 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen became first man to reach the South Pole, beating his British rival, Robert Falcon Scott, according to History.com. Amundsen, born in Borge, near Oslo, in 1872, was one of the major figures in polar exploration.

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4. In the news: Tips for holiday tipping

The holidays are here, and many Americans are confused about which service providers to tip, and how much. The Oakland Press website has a story on Tips for Holiday Tipping from the December issue of Consumer Reports magazine. Among the most-tipped service providers? Cleaning people.

5. Guided Imagery (meditation)

The Guided Imagery session begins at 9 a.m. at the Dublin Community Center, 685 Union Lake Rd. There is no set fee; please make a donation.

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