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Valverde wins first stage, checks off two objectives (Arizona Daily Star)

6 Jul 2008

PLUMELEC, France — Alejandro Valverde is determined to contend for the Tour de France title and achieved two goals on Day 1.

Spaniard wins first stage of Tour de France (Rutland Herald)

6 Jul 2008

PLUMELEC, France -- Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday with a ride through flat country, the opening of a three-week race trying to restore its luster after years of doping scandals. ... - By JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press

Forget the s'mores 'n' snakes — let's rock! (Denver Post)

6 Jul 2008

Pop music — and rock 'n' roll in particular — has always been a young person's game.