Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Utilities rely on out-of-state workers after storm

(AP) ? Utilities in the Mid-Atlantic region have brought in thousands of out-of-state workers, some from as far away as Canada, to help restore power to the millions of people affected by violent storms with near-hurricane-force winds.

Workers on the out-of-state crews say the extra money is nice, but they also do it for the satisfaction of helping out their counterparts in other areas and providing an essential service.

On Tuesday, more than five-dozen workers from Pensacola, Fla.-based Gulf Power gathered at a hotel in Leesburg before driving out to repair downed power lines in the area. Their nearly 1,000-mile trip to northern Virginia with a convoy of 20 trucks took 2 days.

Ed Orenduff is a retired Dominion employee who's supervising some of the out-of-state crews. He says their help is the difference between restoring power to everyone in a matter of days instead of a matter of weeks.

Associated Press

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Monday, July 2, 2012

Katie Holmes Divorcing Tom Cruise Over Scientology?

File this under "news we definitely saw coming": TMZ is reporting that the "final straw" that pushed Katie Holmes to file for divorce from Tom Cruise on Friday after five years of marriage is -- you guessed it -- the actor's firm devotion to Scientology.

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Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 file photo, Bunawan Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde pretends to measure a huge crocodile which was captured by residents and crocodile farm staff along a creek in Bunawan in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province, southern Philippines. Guinness World Records has declared Sunday, July 1, 2012 that the huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks is the largest in captivity in the world. Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse says the saltwater crocodile nicknamed "Lolong" measured 6.17 meters (20.24 feet) and weighed more than a ton. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 file photo, Bunawan Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde pretends to measure a huge crocodile which was captured by residents and crocodile farm staff along a creek in Bunawan in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province, southern Philippines. Guinness World Records has declared Sunday, July 1, 2012 that the huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks is the largest in captivity in the world. Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse says the saltwater crocodile nicknamed "Lolong" measured 6.17 meters (20.24 feet) and weighed more than a ton. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 file photo, a Philippine National Police officer stands next to a giant saltwater crocodile which was captured by residents and crocodile farm staff along a creek in Bunawan town, Agusan Del Sur province, southern Philippines. Guinness World Records has declared Sunday, July 1, 2012 that the huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks is the largest in captivity in the world. Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse says the saltwater crocodile nicknamed "Lolong" measured 6.17 meters (20.24 feet) and weighed more than a ton. (AP Photo/File)

(AP) ? A huge crocodile known as Lolong has brought pride, fear, tourism revenue and attention to the remote southern Philippines town where it was captured. And now it has claimed a world record, too.

Guinness World Records declared the giant, blamed for deadly attacks before it was captured last September, is the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity in the world.

The news sparked celebrations in Bunawan, a farming town of 37,000 in Agusan del Sur province, but Mayor Edwin Cox Elorde said it also fostered concerns that more giant crocodiles might lurk in a marshland and creek where villagers fish.

"There were mixed feelings," Elorde said by telephone. "We're really proud because it proves the rich biodiversity of our place but at the same time, there are fears that Lolong may not be alone."

Lolong has become the star attraction of a new ecotourism park and research center in the outskirts of Bunawan and has drawn thousands of tourists since news of its capture spread. Elorde said his town has earned 3 million pesos ($72,000) from the modest entrance fees at the park, with most of the money being used to feed and care for the crocodile and maintain the park.

Lolong measures 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) and weighs more than a ton, Guinness spokeswoman Anne-Lise Rouse said in a statement seen Sunday. The reptile took the top spot from an Australian crocodile that measured more than 17 feet (5 meters) and weighed nearly a ton.

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje welcomed the Guinness announcement and the growing attention for the crocodile, saying it would help people realize the biodiversity of their surroundings and the need to protect it. He said he would recommend that the government help Bunawan become an ecotourism destination.

The crocodile was captured with steel cable traps during a three-week hunt after a child was killed in 2009 and a fisherman went missing. Water buffalos have also been attacked by crocodiles in the area.

About 100 people led by Elorde pulled the crocodile from a creek using a rope and then hoisted it by crane onto a truck. It was named after a government environmental officer who died from a heart attack after traveling to Bunawan to help capture the beast, Elorde said.

Elorde said he saw a bigger crocodile escape when Lolong was captured and villagers remain wary of fishing there at night. He said he has formed a team of hunters and is seeking government permission to hunt that crocodile.

Associated Press

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3DS Mod - A HowTo Guidebook For Concrete Repair

Concrete is a great surface for sidewalks, driveways, and patios; however, many homeowners learn all to fine the problems that ring it. Overtime, everyone is expected to see holes, splits, chips, and elements of broken definite. The causes for these difficulties many commonly include usual wear and tear; however, bad weather may be to blame too. Whatever the problem with a definite surface, treatments are needed for protection factors. For most homeowners, the 1st options are to employ a pro contractor, but this can be a big and expensive hassle. Instead, you are able to take time to understand do-it-yourself definite repair; youre amazed how long and funds we conserve.

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Never Wanting To Let Go

Never Wanting To Let Go

4 teens and their families stay at a camp ground every summer. The teens become good friends, but this is there last summer before the go off to college and where ever else in life.

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Rocket Booster: Torre says Clemens belongs in Hall

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Beats? Acquisition Of MOG Confirmed: The Aim Is A ?Truly End To End Experience?

beats headphonesLooks like the reports that have been in play for months now have finally been confirmed: Beats Electronics, known best for their hip Dr Dre headphones and partly backed by HTC (who had also been a rumored MOG buyer), is indeed buying the music streaming service MOG, with the acquisition now confirmed by both sides. The move will give MOG -- struggling to grow against the runaway success of Spotify -- a new lease of life tied to a specific hardware maker; and Beats another step up on the consumer electronics experience, following in the mold of Apple in providing the whole package from one brand. "The addition of MOG's music service to the Beats portfolio will provide a truly end-to-end music experience," David Hyman, the founder and CEO of MOG told USA Today. Although the deal has been in play since March of this year, this was in fact the first confirmation by either side that they are linking up. We're still contacting both companies for a direct confirmation.

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