San Juan Island's Fourth of July celebration will include special presentations by the Lummi Indian Nation, the Friday Harbor Fire Department's 100th birthday, and activities, entertainment and fireworks in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.

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Today is the 4th of July, and the nation is busy celebrating its 233rd birthday. The past year has been pretty rough for the old Republic, with the economy going through its worst spat in 80 years. Still, I'm an optimist, and I think we'll come ...

Participants in the Istanbul bag-making workshop. Photos courtesy of Bugday . Paper bags aren't too commonly used in Turkey, but shopkeepers just love giving out plastic ones -- for a tiny item that you could easily tuck into your purse or a pocket, for a single soda you'll probably just drink on the way home anyway, for a few nectarines that are ...

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Even though U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kyle Baker could not be home for the Fourth of July, he found a unique way of sending his thoughts home for the nation?s 233rd birthday today. Baker, a former Hooks, Texas, resident, is now stationed near ...

Bandar Seri Begawan a ' It was a fun-filled birthday bash for American Ambassador, Mr.

As you probably noticed - unless you were living on Mars... in a cave... with your eyes closed... and your fingers in your ears... - last night marked the long-awaited return of Manny Ramirez.

Today, on the 233rd birthday of our nation, it is fitting to remember the words of Thomas Paine, considered by some historians as "The Father of the American Revolution." Paine's booklet, "Common Sense," published in February 1776, helped fuel the ...

WNLK News Updates - Jul. 4 2009, 11:00am-12:00pm + " I'm Chris says he's ready to get back in the game and put his problems behind him -- listen okay.

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Peter Angelos is taking a rare day off. Pam Shriver is leaving the television spotlight and making a dash from England to California to be with her three children. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will spend a civilized day in Towson instead of enjoying the ...

The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.

Horoscope * Jeraldine Saunders San Jose Mercury News BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress and singer Betty Buckley was born in Fort Worth, Texas, today in 1947. This birthday gal is probably best known ... and more »

But while those issues divide us, the Fourth of July we celebrate today is meant to unify. For 233 years, those traditions signify a celebration of our independence from tyranny and the formation of a new country. And in north central Ohio, our ...

Los Angeles Times

Burlington kicks off America's 233rd birthday BurlingtonFreePress.com Burlington's Independence Day Waterfront Celebration will be held today, with activities taking place at Perkins Pier, North Beach, Waterfront Park, ... Celebrate the Fourth: From the halls of Lebanon, to the shores of ...Belleville News Democrat Pick a spot to view the fireworksSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Region ready to celebrate Fourth of JulyMcKeesport Daily News Bethany Beach Wave -Brazosport Facts -The Virginian-Pilot all 1,116 news articles »

Crash victim fights for life on 8th birthday Shropshire Star It's his eighth birthday today.? Police spokesman Chris Ammonds said the collision involved a silver-coloured BMW driven by a woman. ... and more »

Everyone in the United States celebrates when Lillie ?Biddie? Whitlock McRee has a birthday. McRee turns 100 years old today. She was born on July 4, 1909, in Woodward to Francis Marion Whitlock and Martha Ann Willis Whitlock. McRee said she has ...

Horoscopes for July 3, 2009 Baltimore Sun Today's Birthday (07/03/09) You'll have a tendency to identify with your work this year. You'll gain status and confidence, and maybe a lot more money. ... Horoscopes for July 2, 2009New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV Daily horoscopeTimes and Transcript Astro-graphJoliet Herald News all 15 news articles »

Albany Times Union

Happy 80th Birthday OJ! New York Daily News ... today without acting on any legislation. They did, however, manage a brief bipartisan celebration in honor of Sen. Owen Johnson's eightieth birthday, ... A birthday but little elseAlbany Times Union Senate comes together ? to wish Owen Johnson happy birthdayAlbany Times Union all 3 news articles »

President Barack Obama is helping the nation celebrate its birthday and his daughter Malia celebrate hers. The president on Friday flew to Camp David, Md., for the first part of the first family's Fourth of July celebration, including daughter Malia ...

Bristol Herald Courier

Happy Birthday USA! Bristol Herald Courier Blountville parade ? 2 pm today, beginning on Keystone Driver and ending at the old courthouse. * Tea Party, march and rally ? 8-9 am and at noon today in ... and more »

'Yankee Doodle' 3 Marylanders' birthday tune Baltimore Sun As the nation turns 233 today, Angelos will celebrate his 80th birthday, Shriver, her 47th, and Townsend, her 57th. Even though being a year older isn't ... and more »

Friday is John Calvin's 500th birthday, and believers aren't sure whether to light the candles or keep them blown out. Calvin and Calvinism stir ambivalent feelings even now. His ideas about God and faith were crucial to shaping global Protestantism ...

'The best little parade around' Dailyrecord.com Norma Davis lives on Quaker Church Road and celebrates her 41st birthday today. "It kind of has a special significance beyond the patriotic aspect," she ... and more »

Born on the Fourth of July Hattiesburg American Malaret is among those with ties to the Pine Belt who will celebrate a birthday today on the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ... and more »

Perth?s popular Princess Margaret Hospital for children marked its one hundredth birthday today with balloons, children in costume and birthday cake as Health Minister Kim Hames reiterated a pledge to close the facility and build a replacement ...

Baseball Today SI.com Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, leading Texas to a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay. Hunter was making his sixth career start and ... and more »

Today's Birthday: You'll identify with your work this year. You'll gain status and confidence, and maybe a lot more money. Take pride in your work, but remember: It's not you. You need cuddling. Don't overlook that part. Check the day's rating: (10 ...