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The Origin of Independence Day
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| Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. The colonies held the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, on June 11, 1776, to form a committee with the express purpose of drafting a document that would formally sever their ties with Great Britain. This document is now known as the Declaration of Independence. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. The document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and went through 86 changes before the final version was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
One year later Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. This celebration spread to other towns, large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Congress officially established Independence Day as a holiday in 1870, and in 1938 Congress reaffirmed it as a holiday with full pay for federal employees. The Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty. |
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The California Independent Systems Operator (CAISO) has activated the Flex Your Power Now! program FROM 08:00AM TO 8:00PM on 07/25 due to a high demand for electricity. To reduce stress on the system, PG&E is requesting that all customers voluntarily conserve electricity. Please help us by reducing your electricity use to avoid the potential of a power emergency. Thank you in advance for your efforts to help maintain the reliability of the electrical system.
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REMINDER: Our first Take Action! session ended July 14th. If you have successfully completed this eight week wellness program, please turn in your completed & signed form to Human Resources by Friday, July 21st, in order to receive your reward.
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Spare the Air Status
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Monday
6/25/2006 |
Tuesday
6/26/2006 |
Wednesday
6/27/2006 |
Fresno |
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Valley residents can help reduce and control air pollution levels by:
* Carpool, vanpool or use alternative transportation
* If you must drive alone, do all your errands at one time (trip link)
* If you barbecue, use an electric briquette starter instead of lighter fluid or better, use a propane or natural gas grill
* Avoid using gas-powered lawn care equipment
* Use water-based, not oil-based, paints and solvents
* Bring your lunch to work to avoid a midday trip. |
Sponsored by:
For more information about the Spare the Air program, call (559) 230-5800, or click the image above to view their web site. |
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