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    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all  Jul 13, 2008
    For now, gentle readers, don't forget to enjoy some lemonade, watermelon, taco salad with fresh tomatoes, barbecue, bacon-lettuce-and-tomato sandwiches, homemade ice cream, and other summer treats. Copyright. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Obama woos NASCAR voters  Jul 13, 2008
    In Every Nascar Race event, there s a Viagra race car, of course, but what people dont know is that there s a Watermelon Race car too. You know that reminds me that I once used watermelon instead of Viagra to prepare myself for a BJ, but it was just no fun, the hooker kept spitting the seeds out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Grab a mirror: What's your biggest dating flaw?  Jul 13, 2008
    So thankful for seeing another Friday, getting ready to head to GA. I hope the peaches are sweet not mention some good watermelon. Hmmmm I don t date anymore however when I was my biggest flaw was making it very clear, you are not the only one and my time is mine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Journalist's writings survive tragic life  Jul 13, 2008
    So, when I wanted a watermelon, I depended upon them to procure it, when they wanted a love letter, I wrote it for them, and the scales balanced perfectly. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Obama a flip-flopper?  Jul 13, 2008
    Add in the fact that watermelon acts like viagra, and you ve got the makings for a great joke ... Add in the fact that watermelon acts like viagra, and you ve got the makings for a great joke ... Add in the fact that watermelon acts like viagra, and you ve got the makings for a great joke. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Mother Lode fishing report  Jul 13, 2008
    Nickel, nickel green, nickel chartreuse, watermelon dodgers or Shasta Tackle Sling Blades were the most popular attractors ... Green pumpkin or watermelon Zoom Baby Brush Hogs, or weightless Senkos are also good choices. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    New U.S. citizen 'thankful' for country  Jul 8, 2008
    Davis said she would enjoy Independence Day with swimming, hotdogs and watermelon and an evening of fireworks - just like the rest of the country. She will spend her holiday time with Roena Foster, her late husband's sister and her only family in Brookhaven. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    Nigeria: Trafficking of Girls Worsening  Jul 8, 2008
    With Hindu's job gone the family now ekes out a living from Nasidi's raffia mat weaving and her husband's mango and watermelon hawking which do not bring in enough money to buy sufficient food for their six children. Powerless. (allAfrica.com)

    Senior Notes (July 10)  Jul 8, 2008
    Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served with homestyle potato salad, classic coleslaw and juicy watermelon. The meal will be served at the Stephen Palmer Senior Center, at 11:45 a.m. Please call Springwell at 617-972-5700 to reserve your seat by July 9. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Meet the new dating blogger  Jul 8, 2008
    This bowl was triple sized and could hold anything short of a whole watermelon ... I had some watermelon and i have a case of the bubbleguts ... I ve been eating watermelon for the past week and have been getting quite the bladder workout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Did you like the new finish line?  Jul 8, 2008
    by the time I found my friends I was wishing that I had grabbed a donut or watermelon someone was offering to runners during the race. And then a long walk to MARTA, choking down some free protien bar (yuck). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Motherlode fishing report  Jul 8, 2008
    Try Hat Island to the dam using Apex in watermelon, blue/silver ExCels, and Hootchies behind a dodger ... Use wine reds, greens, browns, watermelon, and shad colors. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Red, Hot and Blue Festival is a blast  Jul 7, 2008
    What s a Fourth of July without a hot dog and watermelon eating contest. H-E-B will host the hot dog and watermelon eating contest at Waterway Square every 15 minutes from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm. (Woodlands Villager, TX)

    How Much Watermelon Is Needed To Improve Your Sex Life?  Jul 7, 2008
    How Much Watermelon Is Needed To Improve Your Sex Life ... How Much Watermelon Is Needed To Improve Your Sex Life ... Washington (dbTechno) - It was reported on late last week that watermelon acts just like a natural Viagra, and can greatly improve your sex life. (dBTechno)

    Watermelon coincidence gives food for thought  Jul 7, 2008
    That's a long way off, though, and in the meantime I suggest we all eat a cool slice of watermelon ... I reassured him that I had been cutting watermelons ever since I was big enough to snap one off the vine and carry it away when the owner wasn't looking ... Not quite what I had done to that knife, but on a sticky hot summer day, with the refreshment of cold watermelon delayed, it was the nicest word I could think of. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects  Jul 7, 2008
    Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the nation's top producers of the seedless variety. Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Some people are runnin' scared  Jul 6, 2008
    I used watermelon to get myself ready for a BJ, but it was no fun, the hooker kept spitting the seeds out ... Love Luckovich s Viagra/Watermelon gag. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    The attack on July 4th: 'Fire was everywhere; metal was melting'  Jul 6, 2008
    A local doctor later told his wife his groin area was blowed open like a cut watermelon, Myers said. They shot my thumb off. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Getting more nutrition from produce  Jul 5, 2008
    Temperature affects the development of lycopene, an antioxidant, in watermelon and tomatoes ... Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives tomatoes, watermelon, guavas, and red-fleshed grapefruits their rich red color ... In 2006, a team from the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Lane, Oklahoma, where watermelon is one of the largest crops, tested lycopene levels by gathering melons and storing them at 41 degrees (roughly the temperature inside a refrigerator), 55 degrees (the temperature of a... (CNN -- Health)

    In New Britain, 18 State Residents Become Citizens  Jul 5, 2008
    The citizens were then treated to a July Fourth cookout complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and corn on the cob. "This is the most beautiful day," said Elena Sousa after watching her ex-husband, Jose DaSilva, take the citizenship oath. (FOX61, CT)

    Scientists: Watermelon may work like Viagra  Jul 5, 2008
    Ladies, if your husband or boyfriend suggests a watermelon might be just the thing to spice up your sex life, don't be alarmed. Scientists in Texas -- one of the nation's top producers of seedless watermelons -- say the juicy red fruit contains an ingredient that can spur the production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra ... Phil Licina enjoys some watermelon at the Taste of Chicago Thursday. (Chicago Sun-Times)

    Is watermelon the new Viagra?  Jul 5, 2008
    Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects ... LUBBOCK, Texas A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks going all night long. ... Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    More of this story  Jul 5, 2008
    Sausage sandwiches, nachos, Mexican food, and watermelon offered by Turning Point Worship Center, Bartow Christian Academy. Corn dogs and fruit punch offered by Randy and Karen Groseurth. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Move Over Viagra; Now There's Watermelon  Jul 5, 2008
    Could Watermelon Replace Viagra ... WATERMELON/PHYTOCHEMICALS ... Could Watermelon Replace Viagra. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    More of this story  Jul 4, 2008
    There will be washers, horseshoes, softball, tug-o-war, watermelon seed spitting, drawings and a chance to win a Wii video game console. The schedule is as follows. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)

    Watermelon may juice up sex drive  Jul 4, 2008
    Watermelon has effects similar to Viagra, scientists say ... The sugar from a lot of watermelon could cause cramping, a researcher says ... LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout, and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra. (CNN -- Health)

    Around the Tri-State Area this weekend  Jul 4, 2008
    Other activities will include a kid's parade at 10 a.m., karaoke contest from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., a watermelon eating contest at 3 p.m. and music by TNT at 6:30 p.m.. For a full list of activities see Wednesday's edition or the Web site. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring  Jul 4, 2008
    Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)

    * Watermelon and Viagra have similar effects  Jul 4, 2008
    Watermelon and Viagra have similar effects. HEALTHY EATING: Scientists say watermelon helps relax blood vessels but a person would need to consume about six cups of it to get the same effect as one Viagra pill AP , LUBBOCK, Texas Friday, Jul 04, 2008, Page 7 ... A slice of cool, fresh watermelon has effects similar to Viagra, researchers say. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Holiday fun: Fourth of July events  Jul 4, 2008
    Baptist Health Systems Watermelon Classic 5K Run/Walk benefiting Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 7:30 a.m.; awards, door prizes and watermelon will follow the 26th annual race; $17 pre-registration (ends at 5 p.m. today), $22 on race day for 5K Run/Walk, $12 pre-registration, $15 race day for 1 Mile; Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson; registration, (601) 982-8264 or 1-800-280-FAME.. An Old-Fashioned 4th of July Family Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Frugal & Fun: Economy redefining family entertainment  Jul 4, 2008
    The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is holding an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Family Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today with face-painting, train and pony rides, space jumps and free watermelon and ice cream. With half-price admission rates, adults pay $2. (The Clarion-Ledger)

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