In the light of this July 4th, let’s remember, for a moment, why we celebrate this holiday–a day born of rebellion against an unjust system of Government, enacted by a people willing to stand up for what they believed.

As we stand today, engulfed by these tumultuous times, it seems prudent to go back to the wisdom of our beginning–our Declaration of Independence. Think about these words carefully, for they stand the test of time–as relevant today as they were in 1776.

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. Read more

It’s easy to forget that dads weren’t always dads, which is why we honor them (for giving up their dreams for you). But instead of just doing whatever your mom or sister planned this year, give him some quality guy-time–because that’s all he really wants. And remember, just because Father’s Day is only today, that doesn’t mean you these rad guy activities wouldn’t still kick ass.

1. Build Something: Whether your father is a carpenter or a computer engineer, he’s still a guy and, therefore; likes to build crap. If he already has some projects he’s working on, ask him about them and see if you can help. You can always check out BuildingGadgets.com, which has a ton of cool do-it-yourself electronics. Or you could just build him a blog, but it’s not really the same thing.

Check out the full list after the jump! Read more