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At least two multi-colored fireworks expand simultaneously nearby

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Firework with 13 or so streamers sparkling out in different directions

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Fireworks ascend while other fireworks explode at the North End of Little York Lake

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I spent the drive up to Little York working on a lecture about the magic of blessings which primed me such that every time someone said "Enjoy the 4th of July" it exploded in my brain like a firework

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Firework with red white and blue streaks that are a little irregular, maybe because the exposure was long and the camera didn't quite cancel out the motion of my hands

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Early firework at Little York when there is little smoke to be illuminated by pyrotechnics

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Another angle on Maddie Walsh and the Blind Spots, I think the hardest working band in the Ithaca area

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Crowd waits for fireworks by food vendors in Little York; that day I thought about a Martin Prechtel quote to the effect that "the feast the only ritual"

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One thing I like about photographing fireworks is that they are so outside normal sensory experience and have so much range in brightness that you can get interesting photos with different exposures and even when the autofocus "fails" you can get a pretty image

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Couple poses in front of little pond north of Dwyer Memorial Park while celebrating nation's birthday

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Two vendors for Independence Day at Little York lake north of Cortland

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Happy group of four on shore of pond out for America's 250th

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A rather large group that photographed well next to a plushie vendor at Little York Lake for Independence Day

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Another person enjoying America's 250th birthday at Little York Lake north of Cortland, NY

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Smiling man at Little York Independence Day Celebration with a shirt kinda like Superman's but with American flag graphic in the diamond

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I see Maddie Walsh and the Blind Spots playing at events in the area all the time and the 4th of July at Little York was no exception

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I met so many happy people at the 4th of July in Little York and it meant so much to me whenever people told me "Enjoy the 4th of July"

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🍄 David Zangwill explores our personal journey from Independence to Global Interdependence.

Along the journey, David builds a case for why #InTERdependenceDay ought to be celebrated on July 5th, the day after #IndependenceDay in the U.S. https://www.museumofself.com/self-interdependence/

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Gruselige Szenen: Was Trump sagte, während Nazis durch Washington marschierten!

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🇺🇸 Happy 250th Anniversary, America! Happy Independence Day!

Here's to 250 years of freedom, innovation, and opportunity. Wishing America continued success! 🇺🇸

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Quarter of a millennium and still knowing how to throw a party! 🇺🇸✨

Happy 250th Birthday, America! May your fireworks be bright, your sparklers last long, and your Uncle Sam outfits be gloriously questionable. Here’s to the Semiquincentennial! 🎆🗽

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Quarter of a millennium and still knowing how to throw a party! 🇺🇸✨

Happy 250th Birthday, America! May your fireworks be bright, your sparklers last long, and your Uncle Sam outfits be gloriously questionable. Here’s to the Semiquincentennial! 🎆🗽

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Celebrate America 250 and the Fourth of July 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Fireworks, Festivals & Family Fun in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the Triangle

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Across the Triangle

The Fourth of July is always one of the biggest celebrations of the summer, but 2026 is unlike any other year. Communities across North Carolina are commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary (America250) with patriotic festivals, historic celebrations, live music, parades, family activities, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Whether you’re planning a day in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Knightdale, or other surrounding communities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day.

Raleigh: The Capital City’s Biggest Fourth of July Celebration

Raleigh will host one of North Carolina’s largest Independence Day celebrations.

Dorothea Dix Park Fireworks Celebration

Celebrate the Fourth at Dorothea Dix Park with:

• Live music
• Family activities
• Food trucks
• Lawn games
• Community vendors
• Fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

The celebration runs from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of visitors as part of Raleigh’s America250 festivities. (Raleigh NC⁠)

First in Freedom Parade

Downtown Raleigh will also host the First in Freedom July 4th Parade, celebrating North Carolina’s important role in American history and the nation’s 250th birthday.

Capitol 250 Freedom Fest

Spend part of your day at the North Carolina State Capitol enjoying:

• Historical exhibits
• Live entertainment
• Interactive activities
• Family programming
• North Carolina history displays

This free celebration highlights North Carolina’s contributions to America’s founding. (America250⁠)

Cary Independence Day Celebration

Cary continues its Independence Day tradition with an evening celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Expect:

• Patriotic music
• North Carolina Symphony performance
• Family entertainment
• One of the area’s best fireworks shows

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early for the best viewing locations. (Facebook⁠)

Durham Fourth of July

Durham offers several family-friendly traditions throughout the day.

Highlights include:

• Durham Bulls Independence Day baseball game
• Post-game fireworks
• Children’s Parade at Durham Central Park
• Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade
• Community celebrations throughout downtown

The Durham Bulls fireworks show remains one of the Triangle’s favorite Independence Day traditions. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

More Triangle Celebrations

Several nearby communities are hosting their own patriotic celebrations.

Chapel Hill

Fourth of July Drone Show

Instead of traditional fireworks, Chapel Hill presents a spectacular drone light show.

Preservation Chapel Hill Celebration

Celebrate with:

• Live music
• Ice cream
• Lemonade
• Historic grounds
• Family-friendly atmosphere

Carrboro

Carrboro’s annual celebration includes:

• People’s Parade
• Bike decorating contest
• Wagon decorating contest
• Costume contest
• Live music
• Baby crawl
• Pie eating contest

The afternoon concludes with a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous Independence Day address.

Garner

The annual Garner Independence Day Celebration features:

• North Carolina Symphony
• Family activities
• Kids Zone
• Food vendors
• Fireworks

Wake Forest

Wake Forest celebrates all weekend with:

Fireworks Spectacular (July 3)

• Live music
• Food
• Fireworks

Children’s Parade (July 4)

Kids decorate bikes and wagons before marching through downtown.

Art in the Park

Children can enjoy arts and crafts while firefighters serve free hot dogs.

Morrisville

Red, White & Boom!

Kick off the holiday weekend on Thursday with:

• Fireworks
• Live entertainment
• Family games
• Food trucks

Wendell

Celebrate with:

• Live music
• Food trucks
• Fireworks
• Community festivities

Knightdale

Fourth on First Avenue features:

• Bike parade
• Live entertainment
• Food trucks
• Family activities

Hillsborough

Together We Are America

An all-day Independence Day celebration featuring:

• Historic demonstrations
• Arts & crafts
• Live performances
• “We the People” Parade
• Evening laser show

Johnston County Celebrations

Smithfield

• Live music
• Car show
• Fireworks
• Food trucks
• Historical reenactments

Clayton

• Fireworks display

Archer Lodge (July 5)

• Family Fun Day
• Vendors
• Entertainment
• Fireworks

Kenly

• Community fireworks show

Selma

• All-American Festival
• Live music
• Vendors
• Fireworks

Chatham County

Celebrate at The Plant in Pittsboro with:

• Cookout
• Live music
• Yard games
• Sprinklers for kids
• Local food and beverages

Holly Springs

The holiday weekend concludes Sunday evening with:

• Live entertainment
• Food vendors
• Community celebration
• Fireworks

Rolesville

Enjoy an evening featuring:

• Live music
• Kids activities
• Food trucks
• Beer & wine garden
• Fireworks

Zebulon

Watch the Zebulon Devil Dogz before enjoying a fireworks show following the game.

Many surrounding communities throughout Wake County are also planning America250 celebrations throughout the holiday weekend. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

Tips for Attending Fourth of July Events

To make your celebration enjoyable:

• Arrive early for parking.
• Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• Stay hydrated.
• Use designated shuttle services when available.
• Follow local bag policies.
• Plan for heavy traffic after fireworks.
• Consider using rideshare services for larger events.

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence marks a once-in-a-generation milestone. Across the Triangle, local governments, museums, parks, and community organizations are honoring this historic occasion with celebrations that combine history, entertainment, and community pride.

Whether you spend your day watching a parade in downtown Raleigh, enjoying baseball in Durham, listening to the symphony in Cary, or relaxing under the fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park, this year’s Fourth of July promises to be one of the most memorable celebrations in decades.

Stay with DoRaleigh.com for updated schedules, parking guides, road closures, family activities, and the latest Fourth of July events happening across Raleigh and the Triangle.

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City of Raleigh Government Guide: Holiday Weekend Edition (July 2–5, 2026)

Looking for official City of Raleigh government events this Independence Day weekend? From holiday closures and First Friday activities to the City’s signature Fourth of July Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park, here’s what’s happening July 2–5.

Whether you’re planning your holiday weekend or looking for family-friendly celebrations, this guide highlights official City of Raleigh events and observances.

Thursday, July 2

Parks Committee Meeting

🕕 6:00 p.m.
Category: Parks, Recreation & Athletics

The Parks Committee will meet to discuss matters related to Raleigh parks, recreation, and athletics.

Canceled Meeting

• Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
• Originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Holiday

The City of Raleigh will observe the Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 3.

Residents should check the City’s website for any adjustments to:

• City office hours
• Trash and recycling schedules
• Park facility hours
• Public services

First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum

🕕 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Raleigh’s vibrant arts and culture scene during First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum.

Visitors can explore exhibits, enjoy downtown festivities, and experience one of Raleigh’s monthly cultural traditions.

Saturday, July 4

City of Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks

🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Dorothea Dix Park

Celebrate Independence Day at Raleigh’s premier Fourth of July celebration.

Event Highlights

• Spectacular fireworks show
• Live entertainment
• Family-friendly activities
• Food vendors
• Community celebration
• America’s 250th Birthday festivities

This annual celebration is one of the largest Independence Day events in North Carolina. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, use designated parking areas or shuttle services where available, and prepare for large crowds.

Sunday, July 5

America’s Cookout

🕛 12:00 p.m.

Keep the holiday weekend going with America’s Cookout, featuring community gathering, food, and family-friendly festivities as Raleigh wraps up the Independence Day weekend.

Holiday Weekend at a Glance

Thursday, July 2

• Parks Committee Meeting
• Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting (Canceled)

Friday, July 3

• Independence Day Holiday
• First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum

Saturday, July 4

• City of Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park

Sunday, July 5

• America’s Cookout

Plan ahead for traffic and parking around downtown Raleigh and Dorothea Dix Park during the holiday weekend, especially for Saturday’s fireworks celebration.

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Triangle Holiday Weekend Event Guide (July 2–5, 2026): Fireworks, Festivals, Family Fun & Free Things To Do

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, and across the Triangle this Independence Day weekend? DoRaleigh.com has you covered with one of the region’s most comprehensive Fourth of July weekend event guides.

From spectacular fireworks displays and patriotic celebrations to outdoor concerts, food festivals, First Friday events, farmers markets, free museum admission, live music, and family-friendly activities, there are hundreds of ways to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday throughout the Triangle.

Whether you’re looking for free events, date night ideas, or activities for the whole family, here’s your complete guide to the holiday weekend.

Thursday, July 2 Highlights

Kick off the holiday weekend with community events, live entertainment, and outdoor fun.

Featured Events

• Morrisville’s Red, White & Boom!
• Wendell Fourth of July Fireworks Show
• Midtown Beach Music Series in Raleigh
• Durham Beer & Banjos
• Wendell Market
• Raleigh Uke Jam
• Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham
• Music Bingo in Cary
• Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside
• Board Game Night and Air Hockey Tournament
• Public Domain Movie Night in Pittsboro

Family Activities

• FREE Kids Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
• Bilingual Storytime at the Nasher Museum
• Counter Culture Coffee tasting experiences

Food Deals

• Krispy Kreme: Buy one dozen, get Original Glazed for just $2.50
• Whole Foods Market: 50% off ice cream and frozen treats

Friday, July 3 Highlights

Friday brings some of the Triangle’s biggest Independence Day celebrations before the Fourth.

Don’t Miss

🎆 Downtown Cary Park Independence Celebration

🎆 Apex Fireworks Frenzy

• Fireworks
• Drone Show
• Family entertainment

🎆 Garner Independence Day Celebration

• North Carolina Symphony
• Fireworks
• Food vendors

🎆 Smithfield Independence Celebration

🎆 BullCity Freedom & Good Food Festival

🎆 Freedom Night Crawl Food Festival at Triangle Town Center

First Friday Events

• Moore Square First Friday Market & Movie
• Raleigh First Friday Gallery Walk
• Artspace First Friday
• CoLab First Friday
• Downtown Fuquay-Varina First Friday

Evening Entertainment

• Cary Town Band Patriotic Concert
• Outdoor movie: Independence Day
• Live music throughout Raleigh, Durham, Cary, RTP and Knightdale
• One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park
• Raleigh International Folk Dancing

Saturday, July 4 — Independence Day

Saturday is packed with patriotic celebrations from sunrise until fireworks.

Major Fireworks Celebrations

Raleigh

• City of Raleigh Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park

Cary

• Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Wake Forest

• Fireworks Spectacular

Durham

• Fireworks after the Durham Bulls game

Chapel Hill

• Fourth of July Drone Show

Rolesville

• Fourth of July Celebration

Brier Creek

• Star Spangled Block Party & Fireworks

Hillsborough

• Together We Are America Celebration

Knightdale

• Fourth on First Avenue

Carrboro

• People’s Parade & Celebration

Capitol 250 Freedom Fest

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the North Carolina State Capitol featuring:

• Living history
• Demonstrations
• Historic exhibits
• Family activities
• Guided tours

Other Great Events

• Children’s Parades
• Historic trolley tours
• Joel Lane Museum open house
• Yates Mill demonstrations
• Glizzyfest at Crank Arm Brewing
• Peace & Love on America’s 250th
• Stars, Stripes & Seaboard
• Durham Craft Market
• Cars & Coffee
• Raleigh Market
• Farmers markets
• Community festivals throughout the Triangle

Sunday, July 5 Highlights

The long holiday weekend wraps up with markets, live music and one last fireworks celebration.

Featured Events

• Holly Springs Fireworks
• Family Fun Day in Johnston County
• Market at NC Museum of Art
• Morgan Street Sessions
• Cary Underground Market
• Raleigh Market
• Pop Up ARTernative Market
• Puzzle Swap
• Yoga events
• Open mic performances
• Bluegrass Jam
• Live music in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Cary and Durham

Free Family Fun Throughout the Weekend

Families can enjoy dozens of free activities including:

• Fireworks displays
• Outdoor concerts
• Farmers markets
• Historic tours
• Children’s parades
• Storytimes
• Parks celebrations
• First Friday events
• Community festivals
• Live music
• Museum activities

Bank of America customers can also enjoy Museums on Us with free admission to Marbles Kids Museum during the first weekend of the month.

Holiday Shopping & Food Deals

Throughout the weekend:

• 🍩 Krispy Kreme Independence Day promotions
• 🍦 Whole Foods 50% off frozen treats
• 🛠️ Home Depot Kids Workshop
• 🏖️ Lowe’s free Beach Bucket giveaway (MyLowe’s Rewards members)

Plan Your Holiday Weekend

No matter where you are in the Triangle, there’s no shortage of exciting events this Independence Day weekend. From family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades to food truck rodeos, live entertainment, historic celebrations, and spectacular fireworks, July 2–5 offers something for everyone.

Many of these events are free, but popular celebrations—especially fireworks shows—are expected to draw large crowds. Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy a safe and memorable Fourth of July weekend.

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Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 43

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans!

In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads from the 1980s to the 1990s.

For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were published in comic books, magazines, flyers, posters and newspapers long before smartphones, social media, the worldwide web and streaming became popular. To put things in perspective, people back in the 1980s to the 1990s were more trusting of print media for information and images about electronic games and related products.

With those details laid down, here is the newest batch of retro gaming print ads for you to see and enjoy…

1. Taito’s 4-in-1 Print Ad

There is nothing like taking the clever approach of promoting multiple video games using only one single print ad in the size of a single page. Taito did exactly that in the 1980s when it promoted Elevator Action, The Legend of Kage, Arkanoid and Renegade for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) promising excitement as the mentioned games were making the jump from arcade to console. What is very notable in Taito’s single-page print ad was that it did not show any screenshots of the games. Instead, they used hand-drawn artwork to emphasize each game’s theme or setting, and leave it up to the viewers’ imagination as to how those games would look like on NES. This old ad is intriguing and amusing at the same time.  

2. Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation Print Ad

Following the huge success of the original Chase H.Q. on both arcade and consoles in the late-1980s, the sequel Special Crime Investigation was released in the arcades in 1989 and ported to game consoles and computers in the early 1990s under the title Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation. To promote Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation for home computers, game publisher Ocean came up with a colorful print ad showcasing a few cars, a city background and elements of gun-related action presented in nice art. The ad has an image of the original arcade machine to remind gamers that they are playing the sequel to Chase H.Q.

3. Dancing Eyes Japanese Arcade Flyer

Released by Namco in Japan in 1996, Dancing Eyes is a puzzle arcade game that became notorious due to its overtly sexual nature. With the way it was designed, players control a small monkey called Urusu-San and crawl along a 3D grid mapped over characters (mostly ladies) or various objects. If the 3D grid is mapped over a young lady, any tile of the grid destroyed by the player exposes the lady’s underwear or skin. Such sexuality is reflected in the arcade flyer of Dancing Eyes which has a suggestive hand-drawn art on the front while the game’s mechanics are explained in the rear. Even the rear of the flyer shows sexual nature of the game with screenshots. While the game was officially released only in Japan, Dancing Eyes actually was made available for gamers to play at the arcade of X-Site amusement center inside Festival Mall in Alabang during the early 2000s and it attracted a lot of guys. I bet Namco did not know about that.

4. Sega Saturn North American Print Ad

When the Sega launched the Saturn console in America roughly four months ahead of schedule in 1995, the company suffered as the sales were disappointing, ties with business partners were strained and the available Saturn games were very few. By the fourth quarter of that year, more games became available for the Saturn and this gave Sega the opportunity to aggressively market the console as the one that gamers should get for their enjoyment. To promote the Saturn, Sega came up with a two-page print ad that had a dominant image of a naked woman whose private parts were cleverly covered by screenshots of the available games. Since most gamers were predominantly male from teenagers to adults, it made sense for Sega to come up with an eye-catching sexy ad to promote their console and the video games (including those from other companies). This old ad is considered by the woke and rabid feminists as very offensive today.

5. Blockbuster Video Print Ad

Back in the late 20th century, Blockbuster Video was the dominant retailer that offered customers movies in home video format for sale and for rent. Along the way, the company offered video game rentals and attracted millions of gamers around the nation. Given the tremendous growth of video gaming in America in the 1990s, Blockbuster got itself more involved by launching the Games of Summer Sweepstakes in 1996. Utilizing print ads, the sweepstakes offered the Ultimate Game Rooms – composed of a 41-inch big-screen TV, Surround Sound speakers, hi-fi VCR, NBA Jame Extreme arcade game, the Sega Saturn, the PlayStation, a gaming chair, Acclaim games for Saturn and PlayStation, and a 1-year free Blockbuster Video game rentals privilege – as the grand prizes. Do you know anyone who won in Blockbuster’s sweepstakes?

6. Independence Day (ID4) Print Ad

Remember how big a blockbuster Independence Day (ID4) was in cinemas in 1996? The film grossed over $800 million worldwide and it revived the disaster movie genre using modern filmmaking techniques and the latest technologies of the decade. Given the massive success of the movie, it was not surprising that an official video game adaptation was released in 1997. To promote the game, Fox Interactive (the video game company of the movie studio behind the film) came up with a 2-page print ad using official artwork from the movie showcasing the alien spaceship being attacked by a military fighter plane. The ad showed only 3 screenshots and the descriptive text was written to make gamers feel like they have the role to lead Earth’s fight against the aliens. While the art looks good, it can only go so far to hide the mediocrity of the game itself.

7. GoldenEye 007 Print Ad

When GoldenEye achieved both critical and financial success in movies, it revived the James Bond movie franchise big-time and Pierce Brosnan was easily accepted by the public as the newest Agent 007. Several months before the movie was even released, an official video game adaptation started development. After much revisions and hard adjustments, the project evolved into a first-person shooting game for the Nintendo 64 console titled GoldenEye 007. To promote the game, Nintendo came up with a 2-page print ad that cleverly showed Brosnan as James Bond on the left and displayed the screenshots and other details on the right. This ad was easily eye-catching and it made lots of gamers excited. As history showed, GoldenEye 007 got released in 1997 and became a huge critical and commercial success while also proving that first-person shooters on game consoles can be a lot of fun.

8. North American Sega Saturn Games Promo Print Ad

As mentioned earlier, the Sega Saturn had a bad launch in America in 1995 which caused a lot of problems for the company. In 1996, Sega of America went on the offensive to really capture gamers’ attention by launching their Saturn games promo. The message of this 2-page print ad was very clear…Sega offered one free first-party game (limited to four specific games including Nights into Dreams) to those who bought two games (from a lineup of twelve specific titles). It should be noted that the Christmas season of 1996 was the most successful sales period of the Sega Saturn in America as gamers really responded to the promo. Even though some called this promo an act of desperation, nothing changes the fact that Sega succeeded during the most critical sales season of 1996.

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“On the 4th of July, when reference is made to the capitalist flag that symbolizes the triumph of capitalism only, thousands… will applaud their own degradation. What is wanted is not a reform of the capitalist system, but its entire abolition.”

📰 Full speech: https://jacobin.com/2020/07/eugene-debs-independence-day-address-fourth-july

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A 249-year-old indictment looks unfortunately current today

The Declaration of Independence is worth reading on any Fourth of July for its preamble alone, which sets out a concise mission statement for the United States and any just government: to secure “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and other “inalienable Rights” for everyone.

But on this July 4, the Declaration’s third segment–its list of 27 offenses charged against King George III–seems relevant in ways that I wish it were not. At least nine of them appear applicable to the actions of the vainglorious man in the White House who does not want to be bothered with opposition and likes being compared to a king.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

Is there another way to describe Trump’s repeated flouting of the law imposing a commercial ban on TikTok? That statute may not be wholesome or necessary, but its provisions are clear and have been upheld by the Supreme Court. Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have also ignored the law to try to dismantle agencies and offices created by Congress, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Institute of Peace.

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

Trump imposing yet another travel ban that mainly targets Muslim and brown people was one of the least surprising developments of the first 100 days of his second term. His attempts to deport legal permanent residents–who often happen to be Muslim or brown–solely because of their speech have been only a little less surprising.

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.

How else would you describe ICE raids across American cities, which should only escalate now that the budget-busting reconcilation bill will vastly increase that agency’s power?

He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

Trump illegally took command of the California National Guard and deployed it in Los Angeles without the consent of California’s government, Judge Charles Breyer found in a ruling since stayed on appeal. During a June hearing, Breyer commented that this limit of presidential authority represented “the difference between a constitutional government and King George.”

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

If we may consider ICE a militarized agency–which seems fair enough, given how often its personnel have been showing up in uniforms and with weapons as if an L.A. swap meet were Fallujah–then you can consider Trump guilty of this charge. ICE’s leadership, in turn, keeps acting and speaking as if their mission is far too important to be held up by the usual legal niceties.

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

Tariffs are taxes, even if American customers don’t pay them directly to the government, and the U.S. Court for International Trade found in May that the 1977 law that Trump has cited did not give him authority to impose them.

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

The Trump administration has repeatedly argued that unauthorized immigrants–a status that it alone gets to determine–are not entitled to the due-process rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:

This administration sees fit to deport those alleged unauthorized immigrants to foreign hellholes like El Salvador’s CECOT.

For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:

Trump’s attempt to vacate the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship with an executive order is a grotesque attack on a fundamental part of our republic–one that the Supreme Court has yet to throw out as the unconstitutional trash that it is.

President Trump has not, however, “dissolved Representative Houses” or “refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected.” And the time is coming near for Americans once again to vote for their representatives–which, in two of the original 13 colonies named on the Declaration, my home state of New Jersey and my adopted state of Virginia, happens not next November but this fall in statewide elections. Protest and organize now, but do not neglect your opportunity then to instruct this government that it does not have the consent of you, the governed.

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Stephen Merchant Presents – If We Won

https://youtu.be/H5T-uxRnFzE?si=ccZBApkHguClCEIW

“Oh, America, if we’d won the war, you’d have better comedy, news, TV programs, and way better rude words. Imagine how sophisticated you’d sound when you’re insulting someone. With our accents and your American self-confidence, you’d be unstoppable.”

—- Stephen Merchant

On this #IndependenceDay, we remember that #truefreedom is not just the right to vote or speak—it’s the right to live with #dignity. Yet millions across this nation are denied that freedom by #poverty, #lowwages, and unjust systems.

Let this #4thofJuly be a declaration—not just of #independence, but of #interdependence. We #risetogether, or not at all.

Join us!
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Every time I watch "Independence Day ID4" all I think is "War of the Worlds" 1953 was better....

Maybe you could say ID4 pays homage to the classic, maybe you can say it just down right ripped it off. Maybe you can say it was a modern re-telling of the classic.

I think I perfer the 1953 War of the Worlds thou.

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