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Yea, Nay, Or Eh: Rihanna’s Fourth of July Pasties

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Rihanna celebrated the Fourth of July with some strategically placed sparklers—namely, sequined nipple covers that, in lieu of a real top, peaked out from under…

BYOM is the New BYOB: Practical Party Tips for America’s Birthday

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Want to see the fireworks explode, rather than your wallet, this Fourth of July? One popular trend for this Fourth of July holiday is simply BYOM. No, not bring your own beer, you heard right—bring your own meat! Of course this does seem inappropriate at first as you are the host and you should be…

America's grape has the home-field advantage

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Hooray for the red, white and blue!

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The Fourth of July -- the day when we celebrate the United States' independence. We wave our flags, march in parades, watch fireworks, and dress in the familiar red, white, and blue. This year, take some time to talk to your preschooler about more than just the picnics and the parades. If you don't have a map of the USA in your house, take this opportunity to put one up! Talk to your preschooler about the original thirteen colonies, the different states where you have friends and family, and where the president lives. Your children will also be fascinated by more detailed road maps of the localities where you live and where you will be traveling -- so much so that you may want to give them one of their own so that they can follow along with markers and stickers. For the very first geography and history lessons, there is no better place to begin than at home. Let's show our kids what they are celebrating this Independence Day!

Picnic & BBQ Recipes for July 4th

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The 4th of July is almost here, and I'm hoping for beautiful weather, great fireworks & (maybe most…

An Independence Day Party Planner

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with our easy buffet menu, festive drinks, and patriotic table ideas

A Fourth of July party may be a casual affair—no need to serve an extravagant four-course meal or bring out the good china—but that doesn't mean you're limited to…

User post: 4th of July patriotism now includes…heartburn?

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How exactly does one define "patriotism"? Webster's Dictionary labels it as “a love for or devotion to one's country.” Certainly, many of our Founding Fathers would fall into that category. Men like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams could be considered patriots. They spent large parts of their lives pursuing freedom for this country. And they exited this world with a flair for the patriotic as well: Both men died on the 4th of July in 1826. However, for all of their accomplishments, the two men still lack something from their illustrious careers: They never consumed 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes. One of the more bizarre displays of "patriotism" in this country can be found every 4th of July in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1916, the city has hosted Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The event is believed to have started as a contest between two immigrants who wanted to prove who was more patriotic by the number of hot dogs they could eat. Or maybe they were just trying to impress the local Coney Island women. The historical record is a bit fuzzy. Regardless, the meaning of patriotism has now expanded. What was once relegated to flying flags and shooting fireworks has now grown to include one's penchant for stuffing vast amounts of processed meat in their bellies. Our Founding Fathers must be very proud.

Healthier Burger Recipes for July 4th Cookouts

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This week we want you to celebrate your independence from fat, calories and all that other junk our bodies just do not need! Celebrate your freedom to choose delicious, satisfying foods that don’t wreck your diet or health, but rather support it. And, embrace your right as an American to fire up a grill on the 4th and enjoy the tempting burgers that rise from its flames.

Holiday Favorites: Fourth of July

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How do you like to spend your 4th of July? Do you have a family tradition or a favorite recipe? Maybe a favorite place to go or a perfect packing list for the beach? Share your Fourth of July favorites with other…

Visitors from outer space and other UFO's

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This past week I watched "Independence Day" on video, you know the movie starring Will Smith about an alien invasion of Earth.

However, this time I viewed it with a different perspective, and really...