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TODAY'S SUN COLUMNISTS

It's cool, you fool

Whining about the sizzling summer in Charm City? Just watch the saga of six truckers risking ice and limb driving in the frozen Arctic.

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baltimoresun.com/cowherd Making a difference

With each game, it becomes clearer how well interim manager Dave Trembley is selling an inspirational message to the Orioles and their fans.

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OTHER VOICES

Mike Dresser hears from bikers -- Maryland

5 THINGS TO DO TODAY

Croc Week -- Visitors to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore get the opportunity to see training sessions with the zoo's two slender-snouted crocodiles and learn more about crocodiles from experts. Croc Week runs daily until Saturday. All activities free with general zoo admission. 410-366-LION or marylandzoo.org.

Goo Goo Dolls -- Grammy-nominated alternative rockers the Goo Goo Dolls slide into town today for a concert at the Pier Six Pavilion.Lifehouse kicks off the show, which starts at 6 p.m. at the pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Tickets are $34.50. 410-547-SEAT or ticketmaster.com.

Junior Broadcaster competition -- Kids can try their hand at announcing and win a chance to work in the broadcast booth at an Orioles game. Auditions for the Junior Broadcaster Competition take place at ESPN Zone today and tomorrow at 1 p.m. ESPN Zone is at 601 E. Pratt St. 410-685-3776 or espnzone.com/baltimore.

Travis -- The Scottish Britpop band performs at Washington's 9:30 Club, 815 V St. N.W. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $40. Call 202-393-0930 or go to 930.com.

Eyre exhibit -- The new exhibit "Eyre Apparent" traces Charlotte Bronte's classic novel Jane Eyre through history. The exhibition displays memorabilia related to the book and shows how the story has been reinterpreted over the years. The exhibit is at the George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place through Oct. 31. Call 410-659-8179 or go to www.georgepeabodylibrary.jhu.edu.

UP NEXT

Nutrition on the run

The latest Make Over My Meal takes on a Medevac crew that needs fast, nutritious fuel for its missions.

Wednesday in Taste

Campers learn to breathe easier

At an annual camp for children with asthma, kids learn more about their disease and how to control it, particularly how to avoid asthma attacks.

Thursday in Health Today

5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR @BALTIMORESUN.COM

Gardener of the Week

Meet Scott Hubert, The Sun's first Gardener of the Week for this summer. He managed to create a tropical hideaway in his yard and greenhouse.baltimoresun.com/gardener

Weekend box office

Checking in on how Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix did over the weekend.baltimoresun.com/today

City Council to meet

The Baltimore City Council is set to meet at 5 p.m. in City Hall and consider a variety of legislation and budget adjustments.baltimoresun.com/maryland

Anne Arundel budget clash

The County Council is expected to decide whether to approve the school system's transfer of $13.8 million, days after council members raised questions about the funds.baltimoresun.com/local/news/annearundel

Abuse settlement

Cardinal Roger Mahony and all involved parties are expected to appear before a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to enter into the court record a $660 million settlement over allegations of sex abuse by clergy, attorneys said.baltimoresun.com/nationworld

SUN BLOG BLOGSBALTIMORESUN.COM

Random Rodricks -- Find out what's on Dan Rodricks' mind today by checking out his blog atbaltimoresun.com/randomrodricks

Photo Edge -- Sun staff photographer Chris Assaf shares the stories behind the pictures atbaltimoresun.com/photoedge

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SUNDAY

@BALTIMORESUN.COM/WHAT YOUMISSED.

CITY CRIME: -- A Sun poll shows a majority of Baltimore residents think crime is the top challenge facing the city.

LOST AND FOUND: -- Ocean City's beach patrol handles some 100 missing children on the busiest summer days.

LEAVING IRAQ: -- Withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq and the dismantling of the vast American presence there promises to be as risky and unpredictable an ordeal as the past four years of war.

FORECLOSURES ON THE MARKET: -- Home buyers are now more likely to find bank-owned properties listed, but getting a bargain is hardly a sure bet.

PAMPERED PETS: -- A new survey finds that the family dog is sitting prettier than ever -- more popular, more coddled, some might say, even more human than ever before.

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