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The 4th of July is upon us once again and to highlights the day, no not a dazzling display of pyrotechnics, but a display of gastrointestinal fortitude.  That’s right, it almost went without a nod but the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is today at Coney Island.  You’ll be able to see it on ESPN at 12 noon (that’s eastern time) or maybe Sunfire will be there instead of the film festival ;).  What’s the big deal you say?  Well besides the ridiculous numbers of hot dogs eaten, last years winner ate 66 buns and dogs, there is heated rivalry this year.  For years a young Japanese man, Takeru Kobayashi, had the pleasure of being the undisputed champion.  At 128lbs., he is renowned around the world for his eating talents.  However, last year he was dethroned by a Californian who was able to put away just 3 more dogs.

This year event organizers have changed the time limit on the eating contest from 12 to 10 minutes, citing a pamphlet found from a 1916 contest.  Apparently this will keep the event more true to its origins.  Of course, this may not prove to be much of a factor as competitive eaters eat more in the first half of the contest than the last half.  We may still see a new record today.  At the very least, both competitors are feeling very good and when they sit down today you know it will be "On!"

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