Vladimir Putin this weekend supposedly escaped an assassination attempt .  This is the bridge where explosives were placed.  Then again, maybe not, but it was the one he regularly traverses. Remember, tomorrow is that bridge day that leads to July 4 on Tuesday, which is Independence Day, and a Federal holiday for all in the USA.  Monday is a day off also for people in West Virginia. For tennis fans, Wimbledon has already begun and will continue until Sunday, July 16, on grass courts, of which there are 18.   First began in 1877, all male.   Men still dominate, as the singles champ wins around $3 million, with $1.5 million for the female winner.   128 entrants in both male and female brackets.  Actually, it's more than that, for there will be 15 titles when you add age categories, wheelchair competition, etc.   Novak Djokovic is favored  at -150 ( in other words, bet $150 to win $100, or has a 60% chance of prevailing ).   He has won this tournament the past few years.  #1 seed Carl