Thursday July 2nd

Another fabulous 3-day weekend is in store. The weather looks very agreeable as well, not too hot and muggy. Rowan will be celebrating her first Fourth of July on Saturday with fireworks a definite possibility. Here's a cool link on how to get the best firework photos depending on your equipment. [Wired]

Maybe Transformers this weekend...it's really getting killed by the critics. Public Enemies opened last night, I'd like to check that one out soon as well.

The link for the News Quiz should work come Friday morning, when most of you will be reading this. [Chicago Tribune]

I've got lots of ketchup and Bar-B-Que packets in my desk at work. How long have they been there? Who knows...but here's a link for how long to keep those condiment packets from the fast food joints. That is if you know how long you've had them. [WISN.com]

Great literary works...Twitter style. [Chicago Tribune]

A good analysis of the just completed US Supreme Court session. [NY Times]

Your next trip up to the Sears Tower Skydeck has a new attraction...leaving you 1,300 feet above the Earth! [Chicago CBS 2]

Have a wonderful Fourth of July! Happy Birthday USA!

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