July 4th

Is India's Independece Day A Hindu Holiday?

Vineet Chander | Posted 10.15.2012 | Religion

Should India's Independence Day be celebrated in Hindu temples in America? I think so. We can use the day to reflect on identity, on struggle and sacrifice, and on the deeper, spiritual significance of concepts like freedom or independence.

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Fearlessly Claim Your Freedom!

Rhonda Britten | Posted 09.09.2012 | Healthy Living

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Our forefathers had to put it all on the line. Had to put their quest for freedom above all else. It took years. It was harder than they thought. How did they do it? They had to stay focused. Get past their differences. Go for a common goal. They had to decide that their commitment was worth facing their fear.

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What Caused The July Fourth Yacht Accident That Killed 3 Kids?

AP | LARRY NEUMEISTER | Posted 09.05.2012 | New York

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OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — A sunken yacht on which three children died during an Independence Day fireworks outing was tethered on Friday to prevent it ...

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'Wipeout': Military Man Loses His 'Mouse-kini' In The Water

Posted 09.05.2012 | TV

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If a serviceman or woman ever needs a medic, they should just look for the guy in the ... mouse-kini? "Wipeout" (Thu., 9 p.m. ET on ABC) honored the F...

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KA-BOOM: July 4th Fireworks Photos

Posted 07.05.2012 | Politics

Is there a better way to celebrate your country's independence than setting off lots and lots of fireworks? The United States has been pondering th...

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Fireworks Show Malfunctions, Explodes All The Fireworks At One Time

The Huffington Post | Britney Fitzgerald | Posted 07.05.2012 | Technology

Ever wonder what would happen if hundreds of fireworks exploded at once? San Diego experienced this phenomenon -- by accident -- when an annual fi...

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Colleges Founded Before The American Revolution

Posted 07.05.2012 | College

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By the time of the American revolution, there were already multiple colleges up and running. ...

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Cuba on Independence Day

Diana Nyad | Posted 09.04.2012 | Miami

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Millions of us worldwide, but especially here in the United States, have been fascinated by the mystique of this "forbidden" island so close to our shores.

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Yacht Accident Off Long Island Kills Three Children

AP | FRANK ELTMAN | Posted 09.04.2012 | New York

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — A yacht that capsized with 27 friends and family aboard on an outing to watch Fourth of July fireworks was severely overcrowd...

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PHOTOS: America's Most Crowded Beaches

Travel + Leisure | Posted 09.04.2012 | Travel

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The fourth of July brings to mind fireworks, barbecue and, if you live in Ocean City, crowds.

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PHOTOS: Florida Does The 4th

Posted 07.05.2012 | Miami

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You could practically hear the Lee Greenwood echo from Gulf to ocean: Florida loves it some Fourth of July. And whether with painted face, giant f...

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Obama Praises Military At 4th Of July Speech

AP | STACY A. ANDERSON | Posted 07.04.2012 | Politics

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is marking the Fourth of July by thanking service members and their families, who he said "represent what is best...

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Happy Independence Day!! (Two Days Late)

Steve Clemons | Posted 07.04.2012 | Home

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America's Independence Day really should be July 2nd and not July 4th. So happy Independence Day -- and a salute to the day it happened and when we finally got around to the party!

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Code For America

Ariel Charney | Posted 09.03.2012 | Technology

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On a day set aside to reflect on what our country means to us, we're calling on all Americans to think about what they can freely do to make our cities better. Let's ask not what our cities can do for us, but what we can do for our cities.

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July 4th: If Only ...

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 09.03.2012 | Politics

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On this Independence Day, I wonder, if only it were possible for the second president of the United States, John Adams, to magically find himself walking among us today, how, if at all, might he change some of his most famous quotes.

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True Independence

Alan Grayson | Posted 09.03.2012 | Politics

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Our national independence has been secured for a long time, at least as long as I've been alive. During my lifetime, the real struggle in America has not been for national independence, but rather for personal independence.

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PHOTOS: America Celebrates Independence Day

Posted 07.04.2012 | Politics

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Across the United States, Americans are celebrating 236 years of independence with backyard barbeques, family gatherings an...

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America: You Are All Heart

Leslie Griffith | Posted 09.03.2012 | Home

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On this glorious nation's birthday, then as now, we are growing, expanding and reaching for unexplored ways to navigate new complexities. We are more diverse than ever and more in need of visionary thinkers to help us explore.

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'Black Widow' Stuffs Competition In Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

AP | COLLEEN LONG | Posted 09.03.2012 | Weird News

NEW YORK — Joey Chestnut won his sixth straight Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at Coney Island, downing 68 dogs and buns on Wednesday to ...

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Career Seekers: Be Faithful, Success Will Follow

Noel Irwin Hentschel | Posted 09.03.2012 | Impact

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Every time we undertake the patriotic gesture of hand over heart calling out our pledge, it reminds us we are all called to be faithful first. Success will follow.

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July 4th and the Renovation of America

Dr. Cheryl Pappas | Posted 09.02.2012 | Los Angeles

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Let's celebrate our July 4th freedom with a game called, "What Is Going On Right Now in America?"

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Happy Fourth Of July: Meet 100 Independent Latina Celebs! (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Lee Hernandez | Posted 07.05.2012 | Latino Voices

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What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a look at 100 Independent Latinas in Hollywood?! From TV actresses to movie stars, from mus...

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Last Chance for DC Citizens to Ban Corporate Donations, Fight Sleaze

Art Levine | Posted 09.03.2012 | DC

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The ban on direct corporate donations to candidates won't by itself end corruption, but it's seen by reformers as an important first step.

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True Stories From The Boston Massacre

Richard Archer | Posted 09.03.2012 | Books

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As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we should remember how disaffection brought about by military occupation contributed to the coming of our own revolution. We should not be surprised if other people behave similarly.

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PHOTOS: The Cutest Patriotic Babies

Posted 07.18.2012 | Parents

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There are many things to love about the Fourth of July. Summer is hitting its stride. We're celebrating freedom with hot dogs and ice cream. Um, spark...

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