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5-at-10: Happy Fourth of July and a Rushmore of Patriotic songs

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1997, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Andre Rison during the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Favre was equal parts desperado and virtuoso during his 20-year NFL career that was predicated on taking big risks in the game's biggest moments. Favre will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 1997, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Andre Rison during the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Favre was equal parts desperado and virtuoso during his 20-year NFL career that was predicated on taking big risks in the game's biggest moments. Favre will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)

Morning. By our rough count, this is the 1,727th 5-at-10.

Every weekday morning — including holidays and vacations, much to the Mrs.’s chagrin — we offer five topics. You regulars know the drill.

You also know that on the holidays and vacation days we do mini-versions of the 5-at-10, that transfer into a top 5 list.

July 4 is among the best holidays. (And kudos to Weeds for dropping a fun top-four July 4 sporting events in today’s TFP. Fun read here.)

From the “Talks too much” satellite offices near a large lake in Alabama, let’s roll this puppy.

Top five “4” in sports