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Dealing With Fireworks as Easy as Right-Click, Download
If you're in an area where you can't completely shield a pet from fireworks by keeping her inside far from windows, or drowning out the sound, there's a possible solution to get her used to the distant booms.
While it's possible to purchase fireworks CDs for this purpose, you can download some for free online, like these when you right-click. To use, play in the house quietly and slowly work up to a louder volume.
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Taste Test: Chuao Firecracker Chocolate Bar
Last year, I sung the praises of a small chocolatier, Chuao, for its unique and delicious flavor combinations, like strawberry balsamic and spicy Cabernet caramel. I had a chance to try their newest bar, the Firecracker, and it was no exception.The chocolate smelled typical enough — bittersweet and slightly smoky. But once I took a bite, my experience took a turn for the bizarre.
Yummy Links: From Firecracker Cupcakes to Giada de Laurentiis
- This Fourth of July treat your children to these fun firecracker cupcakes. — Noble Pig
- Do you remember these retro classic cereal boxes? — Sun-Sentinel
- The James Beard Foundation just released the results to their first ever State of American Cuisine survey.
Firecracker Prawns
A couple of weeks ago, while at a friend's birthday party, I had an unbelievable shrimp appetizer. The shrimp was marinated in a thick sauce flavored with hoisin and orange juice. Just before serving, it was rapidly cooked in a large sauté pan.
Nicole Miller Draped Firecracker Dress: Love It or Hate It?
With a name like firecracker, this Nicole Miller Draped Firecracker Dress ($219, originally $365) is the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth. Or is it? It will definitely make you stand out from the crowd, but will it also make you detract from the real fireworks?
Whatever Happened to "Boo!"
It's all fun and games until someone blows someone else's head off. Then it's a major bummer.
How-To: Keep Your Household Safe and Sane on the Fourth
While the Fourth of July can offer a lot of fun with friends and family, there are also some obvious hazards, from barbecue burns to out-of-control sparklers. There are many ways to keep your house, and your loved ones, safe on the Fourth, with a little common sense and prep work. Here are my suggestions:
- Keep a fire extinguisher close by.
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).
Let Freedom Run: Independence Day Races
July Fourth is just around the corner, and you can celebrate the day with more than just a barbecue and some sparklers. You can run. There are a bunch of Independence Day races all over our fair nation, so you can get some exercise while showing some patriotic pride.
The Hills Beauty Quiz: Episode Six, "Playmates Bring the Drama"
Last night on The Hills, it was all about affairs of the heart. Brody's girlfriend, a real firecracker, expressed her displeasure with her relationship troubles by taking it out on Audrina and by hitting the bottle. In the meantime, Heidi is upset because of a text that Stacie sent to Spencer.
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