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4th of July – Independence Day (United States) in Pictures

July 4th Independence day is the perfect time to let your patriotism shine. Every July 4 Americans have a day off work and stuff themselves full of food at picnics. There are activities in the afternoon including baseball games, music and more food. Some cities have parades. Then, at dusk, people watch fireworks displays. This is one birthday celebration you don’t want to miss.

 

History Behind the Holiday

In the beginning of U.S.’s history, 13 colonies were ruled by the King of England, King George III. These colonies were tired of having a king 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Two acts of defiance made history. Tea was purposely dumped into the Massachusetts Bay (this event, known as the Boston Tea Party, was a reaction by the people to England raising their taxes) and, in Boston harbor, British soldiers fired into a crowd after being jeered and stoned. The number of people killed was exaggerated (only a few people died), but the event became known as the Massacre.

 

 

 

The Big Vote

Virginia took the first step and voted to set up a group to represent the colonies. The first meeting was in 1774 and a draft of a document that would give them freedom from England was written. This document, called the Declaration of Independence, was considered treason and the 56 men who signed it were in some serious danger of being executed. But, they stood by what they believed in – the right to independence.

 

 

 

 

 

The First Fourth of July

Things didn’t happen overnight. It took years for the final draft of the Declaration to be written. At the same time, the American Revolution was taking place. The draft was finally accepted on July 4, 1776. Over the next month, the document was read to the public and people celebrated whenever they heard it. In 1783 the war finally ended and Independence Day was made an official holiday.

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Best Pictures in June – National Geographic

Enjoy the Best pictures of June 2013 of National Geographic magazine.

Virginia deer, Arkansas

One of the most common species of cervids in North America. Interestingly, in 1920 the population of deer in Arkansas was only 200 goals. (Photo by Jeff Rose):

 

Comorian day gecko

These geckos are diurnal, feed mainly on insects and nectar of flowers, their color changes depending on the temperature and lighting. (Photo by Lauren Hogan):

 

Orda Cave

It is the world’s largest underwater gypsum cave, located in the Perm region of Russia. (Photo by Viktor Lyagushkin):

Waves and icebergs, Iceland

(Photo by Sophie Carr):

 

North American moth

(Photo by Graham McGeorge):

 

Bixby Creek Bridge, California

Bixby Creek Bridge – an engineering marvel. More than a million tourists and photographers from all over the world stop here every year to enjoy the magnificent views. (Photo by Douglas Croft):

 

Fisherman in Indonesia

(Photo by Dody Kusuma):

 

Fireworks and demons in Catalonia

(Photo by Carlos Rodriguez Pacheco):

 

The night sky, Patagonia

(Photo by Max Seigal):

 

Brown-gull, India

Last year, during a trip to the reservoir on the river Bhima, where they overwinter flamingos, the photographer said Brown-seagull gliding over the water. He pressed the camera just at the happy moment when a seagull vytsepili fish out of water. (Photo Chandrabala Singh)

 

Five Flower Lake, China

Heaven and earth are reflected in the lake of the five colors, fancifully colored mineral salts and water plants. The Chinese call this picture magic. “Nothing on earth can compare to Jiuzhaigou” – they say. (Photo by Michael Yamashita)

 

Borodavchatka

Reefs in the Pacific is very difficult to see borodavchatku – fish, the encounter that all forces should be avoided. If the poison of the spines on its back and kill you, unbearable pain is guaranteed. (Photo by Mattias Klum)

 

The tentacles worm-sabellida, Hawaii

With a large increase in the photo is visible network of thin hair-worm sabellida. The hairs are separated aqueous slurry into several streams that bring particles – including minerals and detritus for the protective “House” – right in the mouth of the animal. Bright colors warn predators that the worm can be poisonous. (Photo by Darlene A. Murawski)

 

Wolverine, Kamchatka

Even through the thick layer of snow wolverine can smell prey. Vision in this predator is bad, but hearing and smell – are excellent. (Photo by Sergey Gorshkov)

 

Hveravetlir, Iceland

In Hveravetlire (meaning “hot springs on the plain”) in the XVIII century in a cave hidden among the legendary Irish fugitive from the law Fyalla-Eyvindur and his wife. A few winters they warmed themselves at the source and stealing sheep to summer pastures. (Photo Orshoya and Erlen Harberga)

 

Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard ecosystem includes the sky, the sea and the coast. Small razorbills nest on ledges of cliffs and dive for copepods cancers. Decomposed remains of birds and their droppings are the fertilizer for moss undergrowth where foxes ambush. (Photo by Paul Nicklen)

 

Parson Russell Terrier, United States

Parson Russell Terrier named Lulu alight on water in the pool in the U.S. Phoenix (Ariz.). To capture the moment when she grabs a toy thrown into the water, the photographer took ten attempts, the ability to work under water and fantastic skill. (Photo by Seth Casteel)

 

Fox, Wrangel Island

Young foxes in the autumn begin to develop the territory and more rarely returned to the den where they were born and spent the first three months of life.(Photo by Sergey Gorshkov)

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Happy Father’s Day Cards

Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Father’s Day was created to complement Mother’s Day, a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood. Father’s Day Cards is one of the best option to honor a Father…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Father’s Day Facebook Cover Photos for Timeline

This year fathers day is coming on 16th of June 2013. You can make your father feel lucky in having a great child like you for whom he has struggled throughout his life. Show how much you love your father with father’s day messages. If you really love your father, then a perfect day to express it is father’s day. Father’s day Facebook timeline profile cover photo and Status messages. Happy fathers day to all of you…

Happy Father’s Day 2013 Facebook Cover Photos

The reason why daughters love their dad the most is that there is atleast one man in the world who will never hurt her.

Family is not about blood. It’s about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.

DAD – A son’s first HERO and daughter’s first LOVE.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father..

Happy Father’s Day Dad Wish you were with me now miss you so much

The greatest gift I ever had Came from God; I call him Dad!

Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.

‘God gave me the greatest gift I ever had,God gave me a best friend in the form of my dad.
Father’s Day wishes for a dad who is one in a million!’

‘If father is happy then God is happy and if father is angry the God also angry so try to happy your father.’
Happy Father’s day

‘I Cannot Think Of Any Need In Childhood As Strong As The Need
For A Father’s Protection. Happy Father’s Day!’

 

Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formally known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public life

Memorial Day is a federal holiday. All non-essential Government offices are closed, as are schools, businesses and other organizations. Most public transit systems do not run on their regular schedule. Many people see Memorial Day weekend as an opportunity to go on a short vacation or visit family or friends. This can cause some congestion on highways and at airports.

Background of Memorial Day

Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers, who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women, who died in any war or military action.

Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The current name for this day did not come into use until after World War II. Decoration Day and then Memorial Day used to be held on May 30, regardless of the day of the week, on which it fell. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed as part of a move to use federal holidays to create three-day weekends. This meant that that, from 1971, Memorial Day holiday has been officially observed on the last Monday in May. However, it took a longer period for all American states to recognize the new date.

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