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Tuesday, July 15
 

Midweek longform

We're headed down I-29 this afternoon, en route to Columbia, Mo., where I'll be spending a little time on the witness stand tomorrow, hopefully wrapping up my involvement in the trial of the semi driver that hit me a couple years back. So, while Steph and I are in the car, you get to spend some time with a couple links I found yesterday. Clear your schedule:

After Josh Hamilton's pretty sweet first round in the Home Run Derby, the SI article from a few weeks ago shot up to the top of the Vault's most-read stories. Anyone know of a better profile of the guy? This one's good, but not great.

[Sports Illustrated -- The Super Natural]

(2) The Washington Post this week started a 12-part series (12!) on the disappearance of former D.C. intern Chandra Levy. This one will probably win a Pulitzer.

[Washington Post - Who Killed Chandra Levy?]


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