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Play It Safe on Independence Day
Although there is a serious ban on fireworks in northern California this year due to all the fires, I know folks all over the country will be creating personal, home grown pyrotechnic displays. I would like to remind you to play it safe. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has cooked up a few tips for you and here are highlights:
- Purchase fireworks from a licensed and reputable vendor.
- Never give fireworks to children.
- Read directions and inspect fireworks for defects.
- Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or portable fire extinguisher close by.
- Ignite fireworks outdoors, away from buildings or any combustible material.
- Never attempt to fix or re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks.
- Ignite only one firework at a time.
- Make sure no smoldering fires or sparks from falling firework debris remain before going in for the night.
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Have fun.
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Fireworks and Your Delicate Ears
I'm ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, but must admit I am not a fan of the noise that accompanies fireworks — lovely as they may be. Those booming sounds can really damage the delicate structures in your ears; once they're damaged, they never regenerate and can't be repaired. This condition is known as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Celebrate the Fourth Anywhere With a Fireworks iPhone App
Sometimes you can't be in a place where you get to see fireworks on the Fourth of July — or like me, you're in a place so foggy all you'll see is some colored clouds.
So no matter where you are this Independence Day, get your dose of exploding pyrotechnics with the free Handmarks Fireworks App.
Pick one of your own photos as a background (or use one of four preprogrammed images), grab some music, and then let 'er rip.
Roundup: Fireworks
I've shown you stars, I've shown you stripes, and now I'm back with some fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. As usual, I've rounded up some cool Fourth of July-inspired home decor elements that will look good in your casa year-round. This Goldfinger Pendant ($2,385) resembles a gorgeous exploding firework, but would look lovely hanging over your dining room table on any holiday.
Love Fireworks? Invest in Earplugs
Fourth of July means fireworks! I don't want to rain on your parade (since the Fourth is often celebrated with parades, too), but the loud pops and bangs of fireworks can cause serious hearing damage.
When the delicate structures in your ear called hair cells — sensory cells located in your inner ears responsible for converting sound energy into electrical signals — are damaged, they never regenerate and cannot be repaired.
Enjoy Fireworks - Save Your Ears
I'm sure most of you are planning on catching a public fireworks show this 4th of July. Watching them can be really exciting, but did you know you can risk noise-induced hearing loss?
Here's how loud some common summer sounds are:
Having a conversation: 60 decibels
Mowing the lawn: 95
Riding a motorcycle: 110
Listening to a live concert: 120
Exploding your own firecrackers (which is NOT safe by the way): 150
Watching fireworks: 130 to 190, depending on how far away you are
10 seconds of a loud fireworks display may be just as dangerous for your ears as an hour of pushing the lawn mower.
Citizen Fireworks! Happy Birthday America the Beautiful!
The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday of the year! It's also my mom's birthday, so every year we go all sorts of red-white-and-blue crazy at our family barbecue. A firework show is the only way to finish a day of sun, fun, family, friends, flags, and food!Capture Fireworks Like a Pro With These Tips
If you're heading out to check out your local fireworks show tonight don't forget to bring along your camera! Unsure of how to take great action shots of those nighttime displays? I've rounded up some tips to help you snap those fireworks like a pro.
To the Rescue: Fireworks Are Scary!
Fireworks can be very frightening to a dog . . .
Fireworks Preparedness (Kinda)
If you missed the (non-sensationalized) news last week, then you missed a very important lesson on fireworks safety. Waving skinny wooden sticks with erratic sparks of fire shooting from them is not child's play, folks! Only dummies engage in that kind of behavior, literally.
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