Summer’s biggest event is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited for our local Fourth of July celebrations. Kansas City has plenty of ways for your family to gather, eat, and play this year. Here are our top picks for families that want to celebrate their patriotism in style. KC RIVERFEST RiverFest was a little smaller last year, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a good time. Our city’s biggest celebration is located at Berkley Riverfront Park on July 4, and the event will feature food, live music, and children’s activities. And it all ends with one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Midwest. As we’re writing this newsletter, details on the 2022 KC RiverFest are limited, but the organizers have indicated they intend for the show to go on! Stay updated on the latest by visiting KCRiverFest.com. STARS AND STRIPES PICNIC The National WWI Museum and Memorial will be holding an event for Independence Day, and there could hardly be a more fitting location. Every year, musicians, local vendors, and restaurants all gather to help the community have fun and remember the true spirit of the 4th. There’s no need to visit a second event because fireworks will be held onsite. This year the event is on July 2; check out the details at TheWorldWar.org/stars-and-stripes-picnic before planning your visit. WAYS TO CELEBRATE TH Stars, Stripes, and S Somebody’s Watching Me Your Car’s Data Can Help or Hurt After an Accident Most people realize we’re being monitored more than ever before. Cellphones, security cameras, smart speakers, and even our doorbells constantly collect information about where we are, what we enjoy doing, and who we’re with. So, it should be no surprise that data is now also recorded by our cars. That’s good news for many of our clients because it can help us prove when the other driver in an accident was distracted or negligent. But it also presents privacy concerns as we go about our daily lives. So, it’s natural to ask what kind of data our cars are collecting and when that information can be accessed by law enforcement or used in a legal case. The most obvious place to start is the infotainment systems installed in most newer cars. Accessed by a touch screen in the vehicle, these platforms connect to personal devices like phones and record when and how we interact with the system. Most people don’t read the fine print, but it usually states that the car manufacturer can collect and share that information. The sharing could be with either marketing partners or law enforcement. And data showing if you were texting, fiddling with your music selection, or interacting with your GPS can help demonstrate whether you were at fault in an accident.
Heroes don’t always wear capes or stand on two legs — and in a specific case with a German shepherd, this is exceptionally true! A dog noticed that one of his favorite tiny humans was in some serious danger, so he saved the day, two times! A little boy and girl enjoyed the day, tossing a ball back and forth in their backyard. When the girl overthrew the ball, it unfortunately fell into a small pond behind the boy. The girl rushed inside the house to get help, but the boy stayed outside and even ended up leaning over the edge of the pond as he tried to retrieve the ball on his own. This is when a protective German shepherd, lying nearby in the grass, saw everything and immediately sprung into action. The dog first looked into the pond to locate the ball. Then, knowing the boy was in danger as he teetered on the edge, the dog tugged on the little boy’s vest with his teeth, pulling him backward to safety near the back patio of the home. Once the little boy was in a safe location, the dog located a pole THIS AMAZING PUP SAVES THE DAY — TWICE! A Round of A-Paws
net that had been leaning against the house and brought it over to the pond. While his tail wagged with pride, the dog fished the ball out of the pond. The dog then put the net down on the ground near the pond and brought the ball over to the boy, who petted him with appreciation. This German shepherd saved the day for this little boy and girl — and also saved the boy from injury and needing a dry set of clothes! What an amazing canine. He deserves a treat and a round of a-paws!
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