Happy Birthday, Great Satan!

It's Independence Day, a time to watch fireworks and marvel at a small Asian man who can scarf down 49 hot dogs in 12 minutes. If the contest were not limited to human contestants, I would surely give Kobayashi a run for his money (as those who have seen me eat would attest). Oh yes, I almost forgot. Today also marks the 229th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.