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*The [[Mississippi River]] reopens for traffic after recent flooding. [http://www.forbes.com/reuters/feeds/reuters/2008/07/05/2008-07-05T174632Z_01_N05365860_RTRIDST_0_FLOOD-MISSISSIPPI.html (AP via Forbes)] |
*The [[Mississippi River]] reopens for traffic after recent flooding. [http://www.forbes.com/reuters/feeds/reuters/2008/07/05/2008-07-05T174632Z_01_N05365860_RTRIDST_0_FLOOD-MISSISSIPPI.html (AP via Forbes)] |
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*[[Venus Williams]] defeats sister [[Serena Williams|Serena]] 7-5, 6-4 at the [[2008 Wimbledon Championships - Women's Singles|2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7489696.stm (BBC News)] |
*[[Venus Williams]] defeats sister [[Serena Williams|Serena]] 7-5, 6-4 at the [[2008 Wimbledon Championships - Women's Singles|2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7489696.stm (BBC News)] |
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*[[Watermelon]] has been found to have effects similar to [[Sildenafil|Viagra]]. Texas A&M's ''Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center'' reports that [[citrulline]], found in watermelon, affects the body like Viagra [http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/health/1039905,CST-NWS-viagra04.article (AP via Chicago Sun-Times)] |
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- Margaret Hoelzer sets a world record for the 200 metre backstroke at the United States Olympic trials in Omaha, Nebraska. (AP via CNNSI)
- The Mississippi River reopens for traffic after recent flooding. (AP via Forbes)
- Venus Williams defeats sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships Ladies' Final. (BBC News)
- Watermelon has been found to have effects similar to Viagra. Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center reports that citrulline, found in watermelon, affects the body like Viagra (AP via Chicago Sun-Times)
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