
When the Earth's rotation begins to slow, it wreaks havoc on humans, animals and plant life. As daylight and nighttime stretch beyond the 24-hour cycle, it becomes harder for crops to grow. A strange illness affects some people, causing dizziness and nausea. Birds die by the hundreds while whales wash up on beaches.
The week began with hopes of the first English winner of a British Open in England since Tony Jacklin at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 1969. Going into the final round, the best hope is the No. 1 player in the world.
Luke Donald goes into the second round of the British Open on Friday without his regular caddie.

In the summer of 1969 Tom Decker was between his freshman and sophomore years at St. Louis University when he purchased a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. Since then other cars have come and gone, but Mr. Decker says, "When I dream about a car, it's always about that Road Runner."