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By GENE POLICINSKI
First Amendment Center
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider next term whether to uphold or throw out the government’s rules about what broadcasters can put on over-the-airwaves TV when young children may be watching.

Humidity.

I rarely take vacation time in July because of that single weather extreme. I’m more the April or October type.

But this year, circumstances prompted a change in my habits. And while the humidity is out there in spades, I’m glad I am getting out of the house more during a month I usually hole up inside.

Folks know we are reading enthusiasts here at the newspaper. Obviously, that makes sense in our line of business.

As print and on-line information providers, it’s, well, kind of important that our current and future customers are have effective reading skills.

Hence, over the years we have been ardent advocates of education and literacy initiatives.

Are you ready for some summer?
Like most folks, my bet is you’re already pondering just exactly how hot it’s going to get in August.
That’s because we’ve had an extremely warm May and June — and July’s just around the corner.
My guess is the days and weeks to come won’t exactly be lazy. Especially this weekend, because Independence Day is here.

I always enjoy the holiday … especially when it coincides with a long weekend.