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Celebrate the Fourth of July With Muppets!

It’s the Fourth of July, and that can only mean one thing–Muppets!

Hey…what’s the Swedish Chef doing in there? Anyhow, have a happy and safe holiday, and don’t forget…
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Remembering Michael

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Statue of Libertys Crown Reopens Today giula55The Statue of Liberty’s crown reopened today, the 4th of July. How Patriotic! The statue was closed to the public after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The base, pedestal and outdoor…
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Arne Duncan Speaks. Will the NEA Listen? Big news in the education world yesterday: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the National Education Association (NEA) at their annual Representative Assembly. And yes, he did get booed….
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5 Sustainable Fourth of July Party Tips

Photo: notjake13’s flickr photostream

If you’re like me you like keeping your Fourth of July party planning simple and streamlined, so I’ve gathered a few sustainable suggestions to help…
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Sarah Palin Resigns as Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, in a move that most likely is meant to be buried by other news (read: Michael Jackson) and a holiday weekend, has announced she is resigning as governor of Alaska. Check out the last…
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Four Freedom Movements You Should Know About This Independence Day It’s been 233 years since America declared its independence, but for millions of people around the globe, the fight for freedom is just getting started. More than half a century after the …
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4 Alternatives to Polluting Fireworks fireworksAs I write this, I am heading to a Fourth of July celebration where they will likely set off a ridiculous number of fireworks (especially for a house party), and I will most assuredly oooo…
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Top 10 Movies with “American” Titles ultra american I figured that this 4th of July I would do one movie list that was appropriately thematic in terms of the content of films and one movie list that was based solely on “thematic” film titles.
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California City Forgoes Fireworks to Feed Families in Need

red fireworkWhen did the Fourth of July fireworks show get so contentious? That shirtless dude 12 Coors deep is just trying to have a good time. 

The most American of American holidays can start a…