Lauras 9, 29.

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- ADRIFT POST -
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- WEATHER -
The high front that has been slowly rotating across the nation will finally give way to a trough on the west, bringing relief inland from the Pacific coast. Unfortunately, as th same high arrives in the more humid East will bring temperatures past the century mark in many place with the added threat of high humidity. Relief will follow later this week, today and tomorrow in the Midwest, and late on Wednesday on the east coast, in the form of massive thunderstorms gusting to 60 mph. As Jessica said, "Thanks, Al Gore." Oh, and there's a tropical low to the east of the Windward Islands. As soon as the Canary Current heats up a little, we're in big trouble.

- BASEBALL -
The Tigers had a meltdown yesterday against the Twins, including eighth inning catastrophe that brought an end to what had been shaping up to be one of the best games of pitcher Jeremy Bonderman's career. Oh well. They didn't sweep the Twins. They are, however, ahead of the division runner-ups White Sox by 8.5 games, and just one game from typing their whole last season of wins. We'll see what happens.

- JULY - is the month of Parks and Recreation.
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Primo Levi, Whitney Young, and J.K. Rowling.

- NEWS OF THE WEEK -
The Washington Post: Interstate Abortion Bill Clears Senate.
Syracuse.com: Chad signs accord with neighboring Sudan.
The New York Times: In California, Heat Is Blamed for 100 Deaths.
Reuters: TOur de France winner Landis tests positive.
The New York Times: Six Are Shot at Seattle Jewish Center.
The New York Times: Israel Suspending Lebanon Air Raids After Dozens Die.

- QUESTION OF THE DAY -
What subject of conversation is more tedious to you than anything else?

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