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TODAY'S SUN COLUMNISTS
Better Apple picking
Apple's iPhone is a fantastic gadget, but most of us can get its most important bennies from a newer Apple toy that's a better value - the iPod Touch.
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Going swimming, deer?
An astounded Baltimore County couple discovers five partygoers in their pool, one is buck naked except for a pair of antlers.
Maryland
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OTHER VOICES
Peter Schmuck on the World Series -- Sports
Rashod D. Ollison on CD releases -- Live
David Steele on Art Modell -- Sports
5 THINGS TO DO TODAY
Haunted mansion -- Halloween Hauntings at the Carroll Mansion, a murder mystery ghost tour. 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. 800 E. Lombard St. $6-$10. 410-605-2964 or carrollmuseums.org.
Czech's comedy -- The True Comedy Theatre Company will perform a new English translation of former Czech President Vaclav Havel's play, The Increased Difficulty of Concentration. 8 p.m. at Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. $10-$20. 410-752-8558.
Pianist Ohlsson with BSO -- Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a performance with pianist Garrick Ohlsson. The Meyerhoff, 1212 Cathedral St. 8 p.m. $15-$57. 410-783-8000 or bsomu sic.org.
Rock at Rams Head -- Bayside, a rock band named after the New York town it's from, performs at 6 p.m. Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place. $15. 410-244-1131 or ramsheadlive.com.
'Scrubs' new season -- The wacky hospital sitcom Scrubs returns for its seventh season. 9:30 p.m. NBC.
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Saturday in Go Today
Visiting the Holy Land
For many Jews, Christians and Muslims, it is a lifelong dream to visit Israel. But the country is being marketed as the Holy Land plus fun.
Sunday in Travel
Choosing to remodel
When homeowners prefer to stay put or can't swing buying a newer home, many are choosing to update and remodel.
Sunday in Real Estate
5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR @BALTIMORESUN.COM
Hot picks for the weekend
Sam Sessa reveals his suggestions for the best of this weekend's entertainment. baltimoresun.com/midnightsun
New movie theaters
Architecture critic Edward Gunts gets an early look at the Landmark Theatres Harbor East. baltimoresun.com/criticalmass
World Series, Game 2
The Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies play in the second game of the World Series tonight at Fenway Park, then the Series shifts to Colorado. baltimoresun.com/sports
Hornsby trial continues
Federal fraud trial of the former Prince George's County school superintendent continues with testimony in the Greenbelt courthouse. baltimoresun.com/maryland
Seeking solution to deficit
Officials from local jurisdictions across the state will hold a news conference in front of the State House asking the General Assembly to approve a solution to the budget shortfall in the special session starting next month. baltimoresun.com/maryland
MOST VIEWED STORIES YESTERDAY AS OF 8 PM
1. Fingerprint evidence -- A Baltimore County judge has ruled that fingerprint evidence, a mainstay of forensics for nearly a century, is not reliable enough to be used against a homicide defendant facing a possible death sentence - a finding that national experts described yesterday as unprecedented and potentially far-reaching.
2. Thomas returns fire -- Adalius Thomas issued a strong response to Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis for calling him "a coward" over critical comments he made about his former team, saying, "I will address that with him personally myself."
3. No anger at Lewis criticism -- Ravens coach Brian Billick said that he has no problem with linebacker Ray Lewis criticizing his play-calling.
4. Transformation in old Dundalk -- A developer is turning an historic village center into a complex of shops, offices, apartments.
5. Hope for the bullpen -- The Orioles are hoping to strike gold with strike-out specialist Bob McCrory pitching in relief next year.