Daybreaker: Sparks fly in Spring when power is restored

At this point, Entergy has done a yeoman's job restoring power to -- as of Sunday evening -- 81% of their costumers.

Over in Spring, CenterPoint is working just as diligently. However, they neglected to remove a wayward pecan tree branch that was resting on some wires. When power was restored to that area on Wednesday evening, the lightning show that followed rivals that of any 4th of July fireworks display. Thanks to an alert neighbor who noticed the dimming lights and realized the branch was still tangled up in the wires, we have some video of the 20,000 to 40,000 volt explosion.

Sadly, the folks that had power returned on Wednesday lost it again following the flame out. For their trouble, they've been left with some tasty, albeit slight charred, roasted pecans -- and a heady appreciation for the power of electricity.



WE NOW RETURN YOU TO 5 THINGS FOR YOUR MONDAY

• The headline: "Redneck wedding." The caveat: it was in Vermont. Was it authentic? You be the judge.
• Domino's franchise in Houston gave away 1,000 free pies yesterday to Ike relief workers and displaced citizens. Nothing cheesy about that.
• English rich guy refuses to pay the mortgage on his mansion after telling his bank that the house is "too haunted." Is there any way we can send Ike over to England for a special appearance at this guy's abode?
• Study claims that obesity is more harmful than smoking. Light 'em if you got 'em.
• Wife hits husband with a hammer because she suspects he is an alien. And she was right, he was from Earth and she was from a galaxy far, far away.