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2 NATIONWORLD SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2006 THE TAMPA TRIBUNE TBO.com THE INSIDE SCOOP A quick read of stories that matter to you from The News Center PEESOMMJUES Shelton's 'Rain Dance' Aids Oklahoma Wildfire Victims "'rx r- i Blake Shelton handed a $108,000 check to state officials to help victims of a string of wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes in Oklahoma. Shelton, known for hits such as "Austin," "01' Red" and "Some Beach," donated the proceeds from his "Rain Dance" concert, which was held in his hometown of Ada. -i 'y -y ft 'f till 111 ft Hm' jE. Jfrfrfc. Musician Blake Shelton signs his autograph for a wildfire victim who lost her home.

McClatchy-Tribune file pholo He told Gov. Brad Henry and others Thursday that it was difficult watching TV footage and seeing the destruction of property of his fellow Oklahomans. Remodeling a bathroom can help distinguish your house when it comes time to sell Products such as therapeutic lighting, a walk-in shower, decorative showerheads or a dressing table can help the room stand out and improve lifestyle. More Homeowners Choose To Bafhe In Luxury Pavarofti Recovering From Surgery Tenor Luciano Pavarotti underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer and is "recovering well," his manager said Friday. The 70-year-old singer was preparing to leave New York last week to resume his farewell world concert tour in Britain when doctors discovered a malignant Pavarotti Overflow bathtubs with recirculating water are gaining in popularity.

Bathtubs are getting deeper. Showers are growing in size, with extras such as a recirculating, vertical whirlpools. Toilets are going high-tech, with a model that automatically opens the lid when users approach and closes and flushes when they leave. Bath fixture manufacturers are seeing a surge in the amount people are willing to pay to bring a little luxury into their homes. Companies have responded to this increase with products such as tubs with therapeutic lighting, shower heads disguised in bath tiles and an electronically controlled shower system that remembers settings for temperature, water pressure and number of sprays.

Homeowners can use renovations to boost resale value and add value to their lifestyle. According to an annual market forecast, the amount of money Americans have spent on high-end luxury bath remodeling, meaning jobs worth $8,000 or more, has almost tripled since 2003, while the number of such jobs nearly doubled. Business, Page 1 pancreatic mass, Terri Robson said. "Fortunately, the mass was able to be completely removed at surgery," she said in a statement. "Mr.

Pavarotti is recovering well and his physicians are encouraged by the physical and emotional resilience of their patient." Robson said he remained hospitalized Friday. As a result of Pavarotti's treatment, all remaining 2006 concerts have been canceled, she said. It is anticipated that tour plans will resume in early 2007. among baby boomers trying to recapture their childhood. At Home, Page 17 CORRECTIONS It is the policy of The Tampa Tribune to correct all errors of fact.

To report an error, call (813) 259-7600 or e-mail newstampatrib.com. Country Music Stars To Stud RockWalk Kris Kristofferson and his late friend, Waylon Jennings, have been inducted into Hollywood's Rock-Walk. "I guess it's an honor," said Kristofferson, 70, in a telephone interview before putting his hands in wet cement Thursday at the sidewalk gallery on Sunset Kristofferson Boulevard. "I wish Waylon were here to enjoy it, or hate it. I guess if you hang around long enough, they give you these things." Standing in for Jennings was his widow, Jessi Colter.

Crowe Welcomes 2nd Child To Nest Danielle Spencer, wife of Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, gave birth Friday to the couple's second child. Tennyson Spencer Crowe was born at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Australia, weighing about 8 pounds, said Crowe's Australian manager, Grant Vandenberg. "Mother, father and baby are doing extremely well," he said. It is the second child for the celebrity couple and a brother for 2-year-old Charlie. Summer Rains End Fire Pains Though the summer rains seemed to take forever to get here, they are quickly ending the threat of wildfire season.

Tropical Storm Alberto and a few tropical waves ushered in the regular thunderstorms. The threat of wildfires usually eases by the middle of June instead of early July. Though it's now rainy season, residents of Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County remain under watering restrictions that limit lawn sprinkling to once a week. Similar restrictions for Hillsborough County are set to expire early next month. The 2006 fire season started under the driest conditions the state had faced in five years.

The roughly 200,000 acres that have burned are the most since 2002. The rain bounty didn't reach western Panhandle counties. Metro, Page 1 Treasure Awaits At Yard Sales Although a yard sale is some homeowners' method of purging their trash, the stuff set out on the lawn is not always junk. Antiques dealers say that despite a growing awareness of antiques and the ease of Internet research, treasures can still be found scattered among garage sale clutter. The trick is to find well-made items that are not common collectibles, such as books, fountain pens and military artifacts.

Some smart investments include: Early sports gear, such as 19th century helmets and balls. Designer costume jewelry, such as items from Eisenberg, Miriam Haskell and Monet. Old board games, which are popular Navy Workers' Data Found On Net Social Security numbers of Navy personnel have been found on an Internet site, the second such occurrence in two weeks. Information on more than 100,000 naval and Marine Corps pilots and crew members was discovered on the Naval Safety Center Web site and on about UOO computer disks that were mailed to naval bases. There was no indication that the information has been used illegally.

Officials are looking into how the data was posted on the Web site. The Navy is attempting to retrieve the computer disks. Both active and reserve members were affected by the latest incident, including aviators who may have served within the past 20 years. NationWorld, Page 7 Hew Lights Could Lighten Bills The government wants scientists and engineers to pull the plug on the ordinary light bulb. Incandescent bulbs are energy-wasters, turning only 5 percent of consumed electricity into light.

Fluorescent lamps are only a bit more efficient. The Department of Energy is seeking to replace the ever-present bulb with "solid state lighting" devices that attain 50 percent efficiency, which is 10 times better than ordinary bulbs and twice as good as fluorescents. The lighting systems consist of light emitting diodes, or LEDs, such as those found in digital clocks and phones, traffic signals and stage lights. LEDs produce little heat, use no hazardous materials and last for thousands of hours, even years. The lights could save $30 billion a year in electric bills.

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30 at the Tweeter Center in Camden, N.J. This year's lineup includes Neil Young and his Farm Aid co-founders, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. Dave Matthews, who joined the Boston-based organization's board of directors in 2001, also will perform. Today's Birthdays Actor Kevin Bacon is 48. Country singer Toby Keith is 45.

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