The 2012 OHIACANE - 100 Degrees And 80+ MPH Winds

 

Severe Thunderstorms Strike Central Ohio

COLUMBUS -- Hundreds-of-thousands of central Ohioans are without power, after a line of severe thunderstorms pounded the region Friday evening, damaging several homes and vehicles.
Winds in excess of 80 mph uprooted trees, flipped cars, and knocked down utility poles and power lines as the area received some much needed rain -- but in a manner that surely went unappreciated by many of those affected.
The storms hit Delaware county at approximately 4:45 p.m., then quickly made their way south, striking the Columbus area approximately 15 minutes later.
The system then headed southeast, bringing rain, lightning, and strong wind to several counties -- including Coshocton, where a tornado warning was briefly issued.
AEP crews immediately began working to restore services to more than 240,000 customers left without power as the storms moved through their communities.
Damage estimates have not yet been made available, but the hurricane-strength wind certainly left its mark, collapsing roofs, ripping off siding, and causing trees and utility poles to slam into the homes and vehicles.
The storms' lone reported serious injury occurred on Hamilton Road in the Gahanna area, where a man's leg was severed by a falling pole. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, and is expected to survive.
No other serious injuries have been reported.
The storms have managed to provide temporary relief from the sweltering heat that has affected the area recently, with temperatures settling into the 70's Friday night.
But ABC 6/FOX 28 Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly says central Ohioans should not expect that respite to continue into Saturday, when temperatures are expected to reach the 90's, accompanied by high humidity levels.
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Web Producer: Ken Hines

Posted: Friday, June 29 2012, 11:31 PM EDT

Source; nbc4i.com

Pa Barker Mystery Bags

Pa Barker Mystery Bags Are Now Available.

You should collect your 20 of these Pa Barker Mystery Bags even though they do restrict you from collecting a full 250 Mafia Poker Cards because you can get multiples of the Pa Barker loot when you open them.

You should still get at least 1 Emerald Bohemian from Mafia Poker.

And you should still be able to get a second Bohemian greater than Silver Level.

The idea/concept is to maximize your stats even IF Zynga trying to mess you up. Just be smart about what you do.

Bus Tour Guide – Stranger’s Swag June 29, 2012

“Departing soon”, the Bus Tour Guide informs you. But you are leery of him because you know he is affiliated with the Stranger. So you play along with the charade. You share with your friends. You click some of your friends feed and soon find 5 in your inventory.

Haiti Charity – Safe Water Saves Lives

 

CELEBRATING SAFE WATER

Thank you Zynga players! Recently we visited the rural community of Avyasyon, Haiti for their Inaguration Ceremony. This community has a new well thanks in part to the generosity FrontierVille players who purchased a Water Bison last year. Watch the celebration break into dance, the well house unlocked, and the first drops are tossed into the air. A cause for celebration indeed.

Water.org, a non-profit co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, and Zynga Inc., the world's leading social games company, are teaming up to bring clean water and a healthier, happier tomorrow to people around the world.

Today, nearly a billion people still lack access to safe water while 2.5 billion don't have a toilet. Shockingly four million people die each year from preventable water borne deceases. Water.org has worked for over twenty years with local partner organizations to deliver community-led, sustainable water and sanitation services to those living in poverty and struggling to survive the water crisis.

By participating in Zynga Inc. promotions, players support Water.org's life-saving clean water projects in Africa, Asia, Central America, and Haiti. For only $25, Water.org can bring one person clean water for life.

You can help make SAFE WATER And SAVE LIVES by purchasing a Snake Boat in Mafia Wars.

 

The Snake Boat is among today’s featured items.

You can purchase 1 for $3.00 or 6 for $15.00.

   

Help out the charity by making a Snake Boat your Boat On The River.