Happy Galactic Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! July 4th of course marks the date of the battle of Endor, when the Rebel Alliance destroyed the second Death Star, and Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker killed the tyrannical Emperor along with his cruel enforcer, Darth Vader. This crippling blow to the Galactic Empire gave citizens everywhere the courage to join the fight for freedom and a return to inter-planetary democracy.

No Weekanerd this week, but for New Yorkers like myself who actually stayed in New York this holiday weekend, here's where you can watch the fireworks.

Last year, Gnerd celebrated July 4th with Independence from Space Aliens and this handy reminder of what went on in our non-fictional history.

The Onion Weighs in On Captain America's Death

The Onion's weekly "Man on the Street" feature deals with Captain America's assassination this week. Three fake laymen drop their two cents on the hero's death.

Monica Chan, Systems Analyst, ponders:
"But who will avenge him? If only there were a group of 'avengers,' if you will, organized for that purpose."

Check out the rest here.

Kyle Baker's Independence Day Message

Kyle Baker of Nat Turner and Why I Hate Saturn fame sent this happy holiday message out to his mailing list. Jefferson got burrnnned.

President Whitmore Has A Message For Us All...

Happy 4th of July, American Geekanerds! Here's a message of hope from President Whitmore...

Hell of a salute at 2:04