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    Let's be Neighbors  Sep 4, 2008
    She states in her Book of Memories about her life in rural Mississippi, Fatdaddy's watermelon and other tales from 'The Hollow', that she discovered that she left something on J.C. Sullivan Road, Louisville, MS that she could not live without, "her heart". So she came back to make her home on J.C. Sullivan Road on "Bubba's Acre". (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)

    LifeFiles: The Life Of A Mono-Tasker  Sep 3, 2008
    Then, suddenly, all the tasks will line up and plink me in the face like machine-gun watermelon seeds in cartoons. It starts slow: "Oh, blimey. Even though I sit at my computer all day every day, I've somehow failed -- for an entire month -- to pay such-and-such bill. Now I will have to pay it late and take on a fee.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Learning words is no picayune matter for me  Sep 1, 2008
    I began my campaign in July with mention of the "haptic experience" of slicing a watermelon. Haptic (HAP-tik) is an adjective pertaining to the sense of touch, Mr. Schur tells us. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Small plates at Jerry Traunfeld's Poppy  Aug 29, 2008
    A sample menu might include such dishes as Tomato, Melon and Mint Salad, Grilled Peach with Chiles and Anise Hyssop, Essence of Corn Soup with Shiso, Zucchini Blossom and Basil Fritter, Lummi Island Sockeye with Sorrel Sauce, Braised Curry Leaf Chicken, Young Carrots with Clove and Lemon Balm, Fingerling Potatoes in Cumin Salt, Lime and Watermelon Pickle, Haiga Rise and Sesame Flatbread. The use of predetermined platters of food also gives the kitchen greater control over what's served than a... (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    MSU DAWGS glean wisdom from service  Aug 29, 2008
    Mississippi State University took full responsibility for letting 35 "dawgs" out on the watermelon farm of two Webster County brothers on Aug. 11. Steve and Myron May, who grow produce under the name Farm Fresh, opened their post-harvest melon acreage to MSU's Service DAWGS. The Service DAWGS program is MSU's first-ever community service program for incoming freshmen. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)

    To win in competitive eating, have a strategy  Aug 29, 2008
    The next event Thursday was watermelon eating ... You have to eat all the pink and red parts of the watermelon, when you get to the white part you can ask for more, explained Berninger. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Commentary: Keeping my distance from...  Aug 29, 2008
    They are spending one quarter of their work week debating and passing symbolic measures such as creating National Watermelon Month. The Journal says no Congress in the past two decades has proposed more symbolic resolutions than this one -- 1,900, for those of you keeping score at home. (CNN -- Law)

    Biden: More than 'a good soldier'  Aug 28, 2008
    floyd wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:17 PM:" The dems are doing a bang up job in congress controlled by them. Oil prices are soaring, by the way Pelosi promised if they were to take power they would lower the oil price, but we do now have a National Watermelon month. Don't believe it. Look it up. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1900 resolutions which are like the watermelon one is all the dems are doing in congress. Gotta love the speeches. They need to quit smoking that reefer and come back to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Inflation deflating women: report  Aug 28, 2008
    The alcopops tax has consequently put watermelon vodka cruisers beyond the means of many women, and it's not suprising that their happiness and wellbeing is suffering. I wouldn't be surprised if the birthrate suffers as well. (ABC Online)

    Decor: What is southern style?  Aug 26, 2008
    My Southern Decor includes plastic watermelon slices on my porch, a urinating Sambo fountain in my garden and noose ropes hanging from the oak trees in my front yard. By fer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Even if good for you, gum's a sticky game  Aug 26, 2008
    Many flavours have come and gone from his store, but over the years, customers have shown a fondness for such flavours as licorice, cola, root beer, bubble mint and watermelon. The problem is that many of the companies that make these brands are small and poorly financed, and go out of business just as customers are starting to buy their products. (Globe and Mail)

    This is only a test: 6 exams explained  Aug 25, 2008
    Essential tips: Watermelon and sesame seeds can obscure the view of the bowel lining, so don't eat either for a few days beforehand. After the procedure, you'll be very hungry, so have food ready to eat as soon as you get home. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Who knew there was so much to do if you just looked around?  Aug 25, 2008
    When my son, Tommy, came to visit for the first time in nearly three years, though, he expected to see more than our watermelon patch and the refrigerator. We managed to spend two weeks sightseeing places we had never or rarely seen, all without straying very far from the easy chair. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Joe Biden steps up for Obama (117)  Aug 25, 2008
    " http://guyblaise.com/ -- [] Saturday, August 23, 2008 05:03 PM Experience Joe Biden brings a wealth of experience to the Democratic Ticket. As the former head of the Judiciary Committe he will be invaluable in veting judicial appointees. His Foreign Relatons background will stand him in good stead in a world where there are multiple and complex situations that require the attention of more than one man. Voters can have confidence that there will be intellegent change, as opposed to four more... (Salon)

    Dedicated, delicious O-burg Farmers Market - New site, new building and goodies galore  Aug 24, 2008
    But if you ve been crunching into some of our juicy watermelon, or spooning cut-up local peaches over ice cream, or savoring fresh little peas over mashed potatoes, and still want more -- drive down to the Orangeburg Farmers Market on Hwy. 301 near the back of the Thompson Funeral Home. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all  Aug 23, 2008
    Peeping through my Venetian blind, I spotted Clay Clyde Clump, coming up my walk with a watermelon in his arms. "For you," he said as I opened my door. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Congress excels at symbolic measures  Aug 22, 2008
    But it has used its powers to celebrate watermelons and to decree the origins of the word "baseball." ... Saxby Chambliss, whose home state of Georgia has 24,000 acres planted in watermelon, pushed a resolution establishing July as National Watermelon Month ... "As Mark Twain once said, 'When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.' I encourage my colleagues to join me in acknowledging the wisdom of Mark Twain by supporting this resolution," Chambliss said on the Senate floor. (DetNews.com)

    Records: Thursday, Aug. 21  Aug 22, 2008
    Paul Kinyon of New Auburn finishes first in the Watermelon Four race during Pure Water Days in Chippewa Falls. 1968. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Community : Birds are feeding heavily before flying south  Aug 22, 2008
    4 servings; a Thailand watermelon slushie that is sweetened with honey ... 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon ... Add the watermelon and blend for about 1 minute, until slushy. (Forest Republican, WI)

    PCA receives federal grant  Aug 21, 2008
    The PCA students will begin the new school year with sweet corn and watermelon served at the very first lunch. The mid-morning snacks will also consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a salad bar is being purchased with some of the grant money so that fresh salads may accompany lunches throughout the school year. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    The keep-your-cool summer cocktail party  Aug 21, 2008
    Precut watermelon cubes sold in most grocery stores makes an excellent time-saver. 48 one-inch cubes watermelon (about 4 cups) ... Instructions: Place watermelon in one bowl, and the Manouri in another. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Biochemists manipulate fruit flavor enzymes  Aug 21, 2008
    Would you like a lemony watermelon. How about a strawberry-flavored banana. (EurekAlert!)

    John McCain and the moment of conception  Aug 20, 2008
    We have National Watermelon Month ... But it has used its powers to celebrate watermelons and to decree the origins of the word baseball ... Saxby Chambliss - God bless em - he s the one who sponsored National Watermelon Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Home-schooled gets a taste  Aug 17, 2008
    "Do you know how to tell if watermelon is ripe?" Ms. Laney asked the students ... The students picked corn, okra, Jenny Lind muskmelons and watermelons. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Strange tale of a family falling apart  Aug 17, 2008
    He took a weedwhacker to a makeshift garden where the girls had planted watermelon, mimicking the ones growing in front of the Yaw home on the other side of town. Daniel Malloy can be reached at or 412-263-1731. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    sports briefs.  Aug 16, 2008
    Afterwards, relax, eat watermelon and try your luck with some unique raffle prizes. Runners and walkers are welcome. (Community News Weekly, NY)

    Obama left lasting impression on one-day boss  Aug 16, 2008
    She tutored him in the proper ways to cut up watermelon and make turkey sandwiches for Mr. John's lunch and dinner. She showed him the right way to wash and fold clothes and how to change Mr. John's bed and clothes. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Senior notes  Aug 15, 2008
    Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served with homestyle potato salad, classic coleslaw, and juicy watermelon. The meal will be served at the Warren Street Apartments (100 Warren St.) and begins at 11:30 a.m. Please call Springwell at 617-972-5700 to reserve your seat. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)

    Tippling for Travers  Aug 15, 2008
    Thus a truly delicious drink named the Saratoga Sling had to be skipped over because it includes watermelon pure, and a concoction called The Fourstardave got only a glance as a result of calling for rhubarb pure and elderflower liqueur. We have nothing against fruit purees; indeed, they're lovely for small home parties or in signature cocktails at restaurants where the bartender is called a mixologist and the drink fetches $14. (Albany Times Union)

    If you can't eat healthy, then eat healthier at the Iowa State Fair  Aug 14, 2008
    " Iowa Heart Center health professionals will be on hand throughout the fair with more tips on healthy eating, including a Weight Watchers Points list for 38 fair food favorites. Of course, if you have an immediate concern about your heart condition, don't wait. The cardiac experts at Iowa Heart Center recommend that you contact your primary care physician for a check-up right away. Iowa Heart Center's top 10 healthy fair food tips * Forego the cave-man-size turkey leg for a turkey tenderloin:... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Lebanon woman visits China  Aug 14, 2008
    Fruit, especially watermelon, was a part of every meal. She enjoyed winter melon, which has a taste and texture which is like a cross between a casaba and a honeydew melon, and is very tasty. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Chocolate bacon, latest in fair food  Aug 13, 2008
    Or you might find unorthodox couplings, such as salads of watermelon and feta or cotton candy with foie gras. "There's a whole trend toward chefs pushing the boundaries," Ms. Page says. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Senior Notes (Aug. 14)  Aug 11, 2008
    Hot dogs, potato salad, chips, watermelon and cake. Bring a friend or make some new ones on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. All are welcome. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Will your kids eat okra?  Aug 9, 2008
    I, do however, have a CSA subscription and have received the most gorgeous organic produce this summer - tomatoes, squash, cukes, zukes, watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Fertility treatments 'no benefit'  Aug 8, 2008
    Page last updated at 23:11 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 00:11 UK. Fertility treatments 'no benefit. (BBC News)

    UK scouts hurt in Canada accident  Aug 8, 2008
    " The British High Commission in Ottawa said it had been in touch with local authorities and had sent consular staff to the scene. David Thornton, an officer with the scout movement in Lancashire, said the young people were from a number of scouting groups across the county. The youngsters had travelled to Canada on 28 July and had been to two camps. They had been due to fly back to the UK on Monday. Did you witness this incident? Are you in the area? If you have any information or photos you... (BBC News -- UK)

    Crystal clue in army brain injury  Aug 8, 2008
    Page last updated at 07:19 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 08:19 UK. Soldiers in Iraq are at risk of bomb blast injuries. (BBC News -- Health)

    Church columnists: August 6, 2008  Aug 8, 2008
    To Father Abraham over at Gospel Way, I am looking for my watermelon. He always has the sweetest melons. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Democrats stifle democracy  Aug 8, 2008
    Wake up America, see where we're headed and bring some REAL CHANGE by writing/calling our Congressmen and Senators demanding that Pelosi bring the HOUSE back and that Reid bring the Senate back, in session and GET TO WORK on some IMPORTANT Legislations and I don't mean "National Watermelon day". "Dirt Day" or naming some stupid softball team. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Seed bank could sow food-supply solutions  Aug 8, 2008
    " The precious links to the past are thriving thanks to a cycle of replanting every seven years, but the organization is raising money for a new and larger seed bank in a historic agricultural district in Tucson. Raising crops, funds Five refrigerators now used for storage are full, and the building's electrical system is at capacity, with no backup generator. About $850,000 of the $1 million needed for the new 7,000-square-foot building has been raised, and if the remainder is contributed in... (AZCentral -- Business)

    Row over implant funding refusal  Aug 8, 2008
    Page last updated at 18:20 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 19:20 UK. A GP believes health chiefs are operating a "postcode lottery" by funding only one cochlear implant for her 11-month-old deaf child. (BBC News)

    The Dietitian Magician: Scrumptious skin-saving foods  Aug 7, 2008
    There is nothing better than sitting on the deck with my children, feasting on ice cold watermelon ... Tap into the voracious variety of melons this summer including, watermelon, cantaloupe, and breakfast melons. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Teachers recall trip to China  Aug 7, 2008
    To capture the taste of food in China, stock up on watermelon to eat as you watch the Olympics. There was watermelon at every single meal all the time we were there, explained Carlson. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    B'wood says cheers to orange juice!  Aug 6, 2008
    Actor Upen Patel loves drinking a lot of fresh juices like watermelon juice and cranberry juice as they are very good for the system. There are different juices which are believed to offer health benefits to the body. (India Times, India)

    National Night Out events set for today  Aug 6, 2008
    Corcoran residents can join in the festivities at the Corcoran Family YMCA on Dairy Avenue, where kids and parents alike can join in on a doughnut eating contest with police officers, eat watermelon and listen to local performer Gabby Ramirez perform some of her latest hits. Other locations around the county include events at Kettleman City Park, the Armona Fire Station, Stratford's downtown library and Rice Park in Avenal. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Organic vegetables on your doorstep  Aug 3, 2008
    "One should move away from preferring a pest free watermelon," Kandaga Organic manager Nick said. "The ones without bugs actually show that they might be dangerous to eat as even the bugs won't touch them," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Watermelon man at nature's mercy  Aug 1, 2008
    Twice since 2004, Randy McCorkle has left the Tom Watson Watermelon Festival with a coveted prize ... The $300 cash prize is nice, but, "It's just a fun hobby for a retired guy like me," said Mr. McCorkle, who grows an acre of watermelons near his Dearing home ... He is planning to enter a watermelon at this year's festival, which is Saturday, but it probably won't measure up to ones he has had in past years. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Racing, riding for a cure  Aug 1, 2008
    MUSCATINE, Iowa Katie Hahnbaum has a personal reason for appreciating the outpouring of community support during Muscatine s annual Watermelon Stampede Against Diabetes ... Hahnbaum s family and co-workers at Muscatine Medical Center are also aware of the important role quality medical treatment and ongoing research play in her life, and they re joining her in collecting pledges for Muscatine s 2008 Watermelon Stampede Against Diabetes, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16 ... The... (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    A Spanish meal with the usual and unusual tastes  Jul 30, 2008
    (It's supposed to be watermelon gazpacho, according to the menu, but every time I tried to order it they had tomato instead. Along with the tapas, there are several raciones, or larger portions: Paella is satisfying, the rice retaining bite, not mushy, and with crunchy bits on the bottom from contact with the hot pan. (Boston Globe)

    JAIME RICHARDSON | GREEN VALLEY NEWSKristy Johnroe of the Sahuarita area picks produce at the Green Valley Food Bank, where patrons can select produce and canned goods that suit their family preferences.  Jul 30, 2008
    Volunteer Dottie Hill noted Johnroe was able to get fresh produce donated by the Green Valley Gardens, a group of community gardeners, and a watermelon donated by a local farmer. Food bank staff said the system of letting shoppers choose their groceries appears to reduce the overall amount of food given out, as families only take what they will eat. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Gobbling their way to success  Jul 29, 2008
    MUSCATINE, Iowa A tall, dark-haired stranger came to Muscatine Saturday with a mission: to win the annual Great Rivers Days Reunion Watermelon Eating Contest. With bite after bite of his rapid-fire chompers, he beat out his six opponents in the adult division of the traditional event. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    News : Argonne Days parade and games are almost here again  Jul 29, 2008
    Games of sack racing, wheelbarrow racing and greased pole are among some favorites, as well as the watermelon eating contest and the greased pig contest. With a dance and lots of visiting to end the day, what more could you ask for. (Forest Republican, WI)

    More tips for keeping more money in pocket  Jul 29, 2008
    Everyone loves a juicy watermelon slice or a melon wedge. Although we love the convenience of bagged salads and prewashed vegetables, it is much cheaper to buy lettuce and whole vegetables and chop them yourself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Meade County Fair all about fun  Jul 29, 2008
    For 17-year-old Justin Keffeler, the Meade County Fair's watermelon eating contest is all about the bragging rights. Keffeler, of Sturgis, won in his age category after eating seven pieces of watermelon in one minute, 30 seconds ... The games started at 2:30 p.m. with a frog-jumping contest, followed by a turtle race, then a watermelon-eating contest. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Soap up and sing  Jul 28, 2008
    The soap also comes in kid-friendly scents: bubble gum, watermelon and berry. The idea behind Soap Tunes is to help parents find a fun way to prod their children into scrubbing up, said Ferrell, a partner at Wayzata-based PFA, whose core business is representing manufacturers in deals with retailers, including Target. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Great View, Great Food  Jul 27, 2008
    This quality emerges in a salad of tomatoes and watermelon ($13). The thick wedges of tomatoes are arranged around and over a pressed pad of watermelon resting on a bright green slick of olive oil with a scattering of thin sliced coins of cucumber and radish and a few radish spouts ... The tomatoes are warm, as if just pulled from a sunny garden, and the watermelon is ice cold. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    7-Day Menu Planner  Jul 27, 2008
    Juicy watermelon is the perfect dessert. SHOPPING LIST: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, canned artichokes, deli roast beef, any cheese, reduced-fat ranch dressing, bean soup, flatbread, watermelon. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Research making sense of the nose and tongue  Jul 26, 2008
    The computer screen says it could be banana, wintergreen, watermelon or gasoline. Sitting in front of the olfactometer, a white metal box sprouting a small plastic tube that emits the odor, you've got just seconds to choose among the four. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    The Sipping News: 21st Amendment puts its artisan beer in a can  Jul 26, 2008
    Bay Area craft beer takes on a new look as 21st Amendment Brewery cans two of its most popular brews: Hell or High Watermelon Wheat and Brew Free. or Die IPA.. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Helping your child deal with health anxieties  Jul 25, 2008
    Try not to exaggerate consequences to things so he or she doesn't fear growing a watermelon in his or her stomach if he or she eats the seeds. Monitor your own reaction to illnesses. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Snack firms pledge obesity fight  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 01:10 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 02:10 UK. Alan Johnson has been speaking at the Fabian Society. (BBC News)

    Coroner calls for inquest change  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 07:15 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 08:15 UK. Many inquests can take several months to be heard. (BBC News -- UK)

    Teens want to talk more about sex  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 01:21 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 02:21 UK. Few fathers talk to their sons about sex, the poll suggests. (BBC News -- UK)

    Low uptake mars chlamydia testing  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 23:00 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 00:00 UK. By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- UK)

    Dementia patients' memory probed  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 15:59 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 16:59 UK. Alzheimer's may not affect knowledge as early as previously thought. (BBC News -- Health)

    Birth weight 'sets future health'  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 10:58 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 11:58 UK. Birth weight 'sets future health. (BBC News -- Health)

    New guidance given on autism care  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)

    Meteoric rise  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 14:42 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 15:42 UK. India's Dalit icon aims for top job. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    What's Happening  Jul 24, 2008
    Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Parenting: Use caution with hypochondriacs  Jul 24, 2008
    Try not to exaggerate consequences to things so Paranoid doesn t fear he will grow a watermelon in his stomach if he eats the seeds, or will get rickets if he doesn t drink his milk. Monitor your own reaction to illnesses. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Surgery patients' data is stolen  Jul 24, 2008
    Page last updated at 13:17 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 14:17 UK. Surgery patients' data is stolen. (BBC News)

    Q&A: Doctor testing  Jul 24, 2008
    Every doctor will face a five-yearly MOT following concerns doctors could go a whole career without being properly checked (BBC News)

    sports sign-ups.  Jul 23, 2008
    Afterwards, relax, eat watermelon and try your luck with some unique raffle prizes. Runners and walkers are welcome. (Community News Weekly, NY)

    Revisit a classic - Scoop out some new takes on watermelon  Jul 23, 2008
    Say the word watermelon and images of lazy, hot summer afternoons and family picnics drift pleasantly through your mind ... But if you thought watermelon could only be served cut in slices, chunks or scooped out in balls, think again ... There are more ways to enjoy watermelon than you can imagine, says Leslie Coleman, who works for the National Watermelon Promotion Board. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    At the Senior Center: July 24-Aug. 1  Jul 23, 2008
    The menu for the day includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, watermelon and lemonade. The requested voluntary donation is $1. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Watching television in Kabul  Jul 22, 2008
    The tire blew out next to a watermelon stand, the hacked-open fruit red and glistening in the headlights. Crowds of curious men stopped to stare. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)

    Looking at the '08 Dogs  Jul 21, 2008
    Molly had just stepped out to the back porch only to notice that the plastic trash bag leaked of watermelon. Folks had stepped in it as they entered the house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    The seventh-day stretch  Jul 21, 2008
    Everyone's disposition changes when Watson's wife, Kathy, shows up midgame with watermelon and other refreshments. I'm the designated team mom, she proudly proclaims. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Top 20 Foods High In Antioxidants  Jul 19, 2008
    These include cranberries, red grapes, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, red currants, figs, cherries, pears, guava, oranges, apricots, mango, red grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, papaya, and tomatoes. Dried Fruits. (Suite101.com)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Jul 19, 2008
    18ECWATERMELON (John Rose, Byrd Newspapers) -- Stocking up on Viagra. I mean watermelon. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Throw the Bums Out!  Jul 19, 2008
    The 260 laws passed by the 110th Congress represent a 30-year low, and they include the naming of 74 post offices, not to mention the nonbinding resolutions designating July National Watermelon Month and recognizing dirt as an essential natural resource. Approval of Congress has sunk to a record low: 9% of people in a Rasmussen poll think lawmakers are doing a good or excellent job. (Time.com)

    Top schools, labor leaders promote heat illness education  Jul 18, 2008
    Though the event was originally set to take place on a watermelon farm off Mariposa Road, it was moved to the San Joaquin County Office of Education to accommodate the a larger than expected crowd. Contact reporter at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Community calendar  Jul 16, 2008
    Montrose Watermelon Festival Committee meeting 7 p.m., Ivor Fowler Community Center, Montrose. Donnellson Vision Inc. meeting 7 p.m., Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room on Main Street in Donnellson. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Arkabutla News  Jul 15, 2008
    Joe Lands and family with a watermelon eating and gave them a pounding. Thursday, Ruben and Brenda Riley and Marie Dye were at the home of Mrs. Lorraine Dye in Columbus to be with Lorraine and the family in the death of their husband and daddy, Clinton Dye, who passed away Jun 28. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)

    It's a cool, cool summer 101 things to do in Weehawken before Labor Day  Jul 13, 2008
    Children ages 3 to 10 can join the watermelon eating contest on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Weehawken Stadium ... Last but certainly not least is the End of Summer Bash Field Day on Aug. 20 at the Waterfront Complex from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be fun for children ages 4 to 15 with food including hotdogs, soda, and watermelon. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)

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