Jimmy Fallon Goes to the White House 4th of July Party
Jimmy Fallon was invited to the White House for the 4th of July festivities. Jimmy couldn't believe he was actually on the White House lawn, and was having a great time. He then performed with the USO for the crowd. Jimmy did impersonations of all the comedians who had performed at the event. Take a look:
Nigella Lawson demonstrates some fabulous 4th of July desserts. Yes, she's British, but she certainly doesn't mind celebrating America's independence with some red, white and blue treats. Nigella whips up two summer desserts: Forgotten Pudding and Eton Mess. They both use fresh berries and real cream. We just love Nigella and her cooking. And aren't her dress and cardie cute? Take a look:
You can see the recipes for both Forgotten Pudding and Eton Mess here.
AAA Predicts Slightly Less Fourth of July Travelers This Year
The AAA predicts the number of Americans traveling on vacation this Fourth of July holiday weekend will fall 1.9% from 2008 with approximately 37.1 million travelers taking a trip of 50 or more miles away from home. Last year, 37.8 million Americans traveled during the same period, which marked a 10.5% decline from the 42.3 million travelers who vacationed in 2007. The AAA says July 4th holiday is usually the busiest time of year for auto travel with nearly all school-aged children are out of school.
The AAA blamed the projected decline in July 4th travelers on rising joblessness and sagging personal incomes caused by the recession. They say the recent rise in gas prices could also be to blame.
"Many Americans remain cautious about the outlook for their personal finances and these attitudes are reflected in the slight decline in travel we are forecasting for the upcoming holiday weekend," said Robert L. Darbelnet, AAA President & CEO. "Those who do vacation this summer will find a plethora of attractive discounts and special offers resulting in some outstanding vacation values. If you can afford to go, this summer is a smart time to travel."
