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An Independence Day essay that I wrote a few years ago: https://www.dailypundit.com/dailypundit.wordpress/2017/07/04/8259/
Our late friend IronBear was the first commentor…
“On July 4, 1798, 22 years after the Declaration of Independence, the University of North Carolina held its first Commencement. Seven students graduated.”
Tar Heel Times
98F just a few minutes before 1pm here in the Charlotte NC area. It was about the same yesterday where I worked outside 5 hours on my newly acquired Jeep Wrangler. Same today, probably another 5-6 hours. If I were smarter I’d start early in the morning when it’s cooler…
Anyway, having been in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan when the temperatures were 115-120 I’ve not been so bothered by the 90’s here. That seems to be wearing off or perhaps my age is in play. I’ll keep working with plenty of cold water and an occasional trip inside to cool off.
My memory’s of July 4th are usually ones of very hot weather, so it seems fitting.
Needs a picture:
Case against Baldwin dismissed with prejudice due to prosecution withholding exculpatory evidence:
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/07/12/remarkable-development-new-mexico-judge-dismisses-case-against-alec-baldwin-because-prosecutors-hid-critical-exculpatory-evidence/#more-262113