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Father's Day is celebrated in the United States on the third week of June. A half-hour episode of the series Horizons explored the science of what happens to men's minds when they (who are psychologically at least somewhat healthy) become fathers. The episode may be found here (external link).
The 1st of July is Canada Day. According to kids, here is a weather report for Canada, Utah, and Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO8Lk05NY8k
Would you like to travel, communicate in multiple languages, build relationships, respond to humanitarian needs, promote economic development, and work with intelligence and security partners? Consider a career in diplomacy. Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, here's a real diplomat reviewing the American television show The Diplomat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3jc3Mir2YQ
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