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Packing it in

The advent of warehouse stores has made Americans a nation of supersize buyers.

Today

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Resetting priorities

Professional wrestler Chris Benoit's death shows that the ramifications of steroid abuse go far beyond playing fields and the sanctity of record books.

Sports

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OTHER VOICES

Michael Dresser on traffic dangersMaryland

5 THINGS TO DO TODAY

Carnival in Tydings Park -- Get an early start on celebrating Independence Day with this festival, which includes rides and more. $18 for all rides. Runs 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the park, on Commerce Street in Havre de Grace. 410-939-4362.

Little River Band -- The Australian rockers perform at 8 p.m. at Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $37.50. 410-268-4545.

IronBirds vs. Cyclones -- The Aberdeen baseball team hosts the Brooklyn Cyclones for a 7:05 p.m. game at Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen. Tickets are $5-$44. 410-297-9292, 410-547-SEAT or 410-297-9292.

Cathy and Marcy -- The Grammy-winning kids' performers play at the North County Area Branch of the Anne Arundel County Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie, at 7 p.m. Free. 410-222-6270.

'The Closer' -- Kyra Sedgwich returns as savvy interrogator Brenda Johnson for the third season of this show, airing 9 p.m.-10 p.m. on TNT. Tonight, the squad unexpectedly finds a body while attending the funeral of a former colleague.

UP NEXT

Pre-holiday meal

In many ways, the first Independence Day meals were very different from the cookouts and picnics we have now.

Wednesday in Taste

Way of all flesh

Gayle Westmoreland doesn't want to shake your hand. The Columbia woman thinks that pressing the flesh spreads disease and violates her personal space.

Thursday in Health Today

Heritage Festival

The African-American Heritage Festival features myriad acts this year, including Musiq Soulchild, Patti Labelle and more.

Thursday in Live!

5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR @ BALTIMORESUN.COM

Governor to discuss energy

Gov. Martin O'Malley schedules a new conference to discuss energy issues.baltimoresun.com/maryland

Whose box-office bonanza?

Sun film critics weigh in on the weekend's box-office results and what they mean.baltimoresun.com/criticalmass

Annapolis to discuss crime

The Annapolis City Council has scheduled a forum on crime.baltimoresun.com/annearundel

Voting on condemnation

The Baltimore County Council has scheduled a vote on a request to condemn nine Dundalk apartment buildings for new housing.baltimoresun.com/news/local

Viagra thief due sentencing

A man faces sentencing in theft of $12,000 worth of Viagra pills from a military warehouse.baltimoresun.com/maryland

SUN BLOG BLOGS.@BALTIMORESUN.COM

Monday business fix -- Get your business week off to a smart start by reading Jay Hancock's blog.

baltimoresun.com/hancockblog

Dining@Large -- From recipes to restaurants, our critic Elizabeth Large knows all.baltimoresun.com/diningatlarge

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SUNDAY @BALTIMORESUN.COM

1. THE COST OF CRIME: With the city on pace to exceed 300 killings this year, observers fear the increasing homicide rate could effect nearly every aspect of life in Baltimore.

2. GROUND RENT GOES ON Even though a law banning ground rent ejectment kicked in yesterday, there are still hundreds of active cases winding through Baltimore Circuit Court.

3. TRACK YOUR KIDS Technology appears primed to help parents keep tabs on their kids.

4. FOUL PLAY? "My Name Is Rachel Corrie" proved so hot to handle, its Broadway run was canceled

5. BANK ON THE RUN Banks and other financial institutions are increasingly adopting the cell phone as the latest channel for consumers' transactions.

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