Its the time of year that our country stops, and celebrates the 231st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Don't forget to display the American Flag to commemorate our national pride and to foster a sense of civic involvement. Here is a copy of the Declaration of Independence just in case you would like to read it again:

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm

or listen to it:

http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video/History/American-History/The-Declaration-of-Independence-of-the-United-States-of-America/16814

If you live in or around Santa Barbara County, there are a number of great events available to help you remember and celebrate.  If you are looking for where or when, here are a couple of websites giving the time and location of many of them:

http://www.lompocrecord.com/articles/2007/06/28/news/news02.txt

http://www.santabarbara.com/events/fourth_of_july/

Have a great 4th of July - HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA