Raya reminiscences Sep 19, 2009
In her house, this meant pots and pans clanging in the kitchen, Raya songs blaring from the radio and firecrackers going off. Wed put up new curtains, stay up to cook, chat and play firecrackers the whole night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rama Lila in the Hindu Festival of ... Sep 14, 2009
A huge effigy of Ravan is constructed and packed with firecrackers and flammable material. At the appropriate time Rama fires is a burning arrow into the effigy which bursts into flames to the enjoyment of all the viewers. (Suite101.com)
True Compass: A First Look at Ted Kennedy's Memoir Sep 13, 2009
" 4. On the aftermath of the assassination of Robert Kennedy, part II: "As I walked in a St. Patrick's Day parade in Lawrence in March 1969, a burst of popping firecrackers caused me to freeze in my tracks and prepare to dive to the pavement. I stayed upright by an act of will. (Time.com)
Go directly to jail Sep 12, 2009
In the streets near the court his noisy supporters let off firecrackers and waved placards, also demanding his freedom. Lines of police stood guard by barbed-wire barricades. (The Economist)
Preserving Hawaiian culture Aug 23, 2009
Firecrackers and sirens went off across the island of O ahu in celebration. The bells at historic Kawaihao Church started to ring and hundreds of people gathered there. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Thousands turn out for PGI finale Aug 15, 2009
Just one of the highlights was the much-heralded Mega String, a collection of millions of firecrackers, set off by a raffle winner in the crowd ... joked the announcer), the string finally took off and shot off in swirls upon swirls of smoke and smacking firecrackers. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
No comments posted. Aug 9, 2009
"Dear Friends of the Good Old Days,The Fourth of July and fireworks are like love and marriage: Let me tell you, brother, you can't have one without the other (as the old song goes).History records that the first celebration of Independence Day was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, one year after the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence. The City of Brotherly Love adjourned Congress and marked the day with bell ringing, bonfires and yes, fireworks.Some... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
PGI prepares for big, booming, flashy encore Aug 2, 2009
Friday has announcements and awards from 8- 8:45 p.m. followed by the Mega String of more than 14 million firecrackers, tribute to deceased PGI members, All Stars display and the Grand Public display. Suggested arrival time is 7-7:30 p.m.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
World of Warcraft's Lunar Festival Jul 16, 2009
Frenzied Firecracker: set off 10 Festival Firecrackers in 30 seconds or less. Because the dates for World of Warcraft s Lunar Festival vary from year to year, the event often overlaps with Azeroth s answer to Valentine s Day. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Jul 12, 2009
Only firecrackers, which are defined as small explosive devices designed to create large amounts of noise, require paperwork, and just three firecracker permits were sold for the July 4th holiday weekend this year. Another environmental impact fireworks can cause if not disposed of efficiently pertains to the rubbish left behind by users that will inevitably end up in the ocean. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
'Nothing to brag about' Jul 11, 2009
That includes firecrackers, M-80s and bottle rockets. Similar fines can be expected in Clovis and Kerman, department spokesman Ken Shockley said. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
No serious fireworks injuries Jul 7, 2009
Each permit allows a consumer to buy 5,000 firecrackers. Permit numbers have been steadily declining for years, Seelig said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Marblehead police log: July 2-5, 2009 Jul 7, 2009
Investigated report of firecrackers on Warren Road at Marion Road Extension at 8:32 p.m.. Fireworks reported on Greystone Road at 9:22 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Heat, fireworks keep police, fire crews busy Jul 7, 2009
bert wrote on Jul 6, 2009 7:30 PM:" Dates and Times Fireworks May Be Sold or Discharged State law sets the allowable times for sale or discharge of fireworks. Fireworks may be sold and purchased: (1) from noon to 11 p.m. on June 28; (2) from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 29 through July 4; (3) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 5; and (4) from noon to 11 p.m. on December 27 through December 31. Fireworks may be used and discharged: 1) from noon to 11 p.m. on June 28; (2) from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 29... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Robbing us of our freedom Jul 6, 2009
Now, go out and shoot off some firecrackers, or go to the Mandan parade or rodeo. Grill some burgers or steaks, have some potato salad and a little liquid refreshment, laugh with your family and friends and watch the big fireworks display tonight. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sports Spasms Jul 6, 2009
Perhaps that s just because I ve grown much older than I was in the days when I stocked up on firecrackers and searched the trash barrels along the alley to put over them and see how high they d go when the cracker exploded, but I think it s a little more than that. Alva and its surrounding communities do a great job when it comes to putting on a fireworks display, and that s the thing that wife Patty enjoys the most. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Gehrig, veterans honored this weekend Jul 5, 2009
Watch fireworks shows, send up some bottle rockets and bang some firecrackers, swim and grill some juicy burgers. Help make the world a better place. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
FOURTH OF JULY, HAWAII-STYLE Jul 5, 2009
Meanwhile, neighborhoods braced for the personal use of firecrackers and other types of fireworks, and the Honolulu Fire Department was on the alert for any potential problems. By early evening, it had been a relatively quiet day for fires. (Honolulu Advertiser)
N. Korea Fires 7 Missiles on July 4 Jul 5, 2009
Thank you little Kim for celebrating our 4th of July with your old firecrackers. by jamesguy July 4, 2009 11:47 AM PDT. (CBS News -- World)
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Fireworks such as bottle rockets, Roman Candles and firecrackers are among those that are illegal. Ontario Police Department Capt. Mark Alexander said another danger from fireworks each year is pets, specifically dogs, going missing. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Rain Hits Borderland On Holiday Weekend Jul 4, 2009
It gave some people a hard time trying to light firecrackers. "If you keep popping firecrackers I think it's going to get a little harder," Turroa told KFOX as he stood in the rain. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
•July 4 means more than cookouts, fireworks Jul 4, 2009
But all the barbecues, concerts and firecrackers today can overshadow the historical significance of the day. On July 4, 1776, the united American colonies declared their independence from Britain. (The Daily Journal)
Fireworks selling Jul 4, 2009
The aisles of Sky King Fireworks are piled high with bottle rockets, firecrackers, reloadable shells. Things that launch into the air and explode. (The Palm Beach Post)
How Fireworks Produce Sounds and Co... Jul 4, 2009
In firecrackers or other fireworks, the cardboard shell of the firecracker explodes with a loud popping sound when the chemical burning reaction releases the gas. What Produces the Colors. (Suite101.com)
Here’s to a happy Fifth, from the ERFriday, July 3, 2009 Jul 4, 2009
Being a Missoula native, I can recall the days of Black Cat firecrackers and the odd M-80 along with the usual benign, colorful fountains. There were the pyromaniacs in the neighborhood, now both successful members of the community, that would blow their entire year s allowance on fireworks. (Missoulian, MT)
No-permit fireworks gaining Jul 4, 2009
Paperless firecrackers still loud and risky, fire department warns ... More O'ahu residents have been opting to buy paperless firecrackers and fireworks novelties, which don't require a city hall-issued permit, over the past several years instead of purchasing traditional firecrackers, a trend that fire officials say doesn't make Independence Day any less dangerous ... It's likely that paperless firecrackers, as well as spinners, poppers, sparklers and other firework novelties, have become more... (Honolulu Advertiser)
midmotalkdotcom Jul 4, 2009
bluenurse wrote on Jul 3, 2009 12:16 AM:" To joytotheworld: didn't mean to sound unpatriotic - the firecrackers scare my cats. When I'm not working, I go watch the fireworks display in the area park & love it.In my previous post, I was making the point that fireworks for individuals are illegal here but it's pretty difficult to control.Have a Happy Fourth. " ... bluenurse wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:38 AM:" Fireworks supposed to be illegal here in St. Louis County but people get them anyway.All you... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Independence Day Celebrating the birth of America Jul 3, 2009
Fireworks, or at least their precursor, originated in China; although some say that firecrackers were invented in India. The Mongols are said to have brought rockets and gunpowder to Europe in the year 1241. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
FIREBITS: Leave fireworks to the professionals Jul 3, 2009
This includes class C fireworks such as sparklers, party poppers, snappers, firecrackers, and spinners. The state law is based on the Model Fireworks Law, which was first introduced in 1938. (Amesbury News, MA)
Holiday fun requires fireworks safety Jul 3, 2009
Illegal: Firecrackers, M-80s (quarter stick), skyrockets, torpedoes, bottle rockets and other fireworks that explode, travel laterally, rise into the air, or fire projectiles into the air. Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Act, Chapter 9 Section 27-95. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Boles invite community to old-fashioned Fourth of July Jul 3, 2009
In the past, children have suffered needless burns on their arms and hands because of improperly using bottle rockets, firecrackers, and sparklers. All fireworks have the potential to be dangerous when used improperly. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
A new holiday is born on the Third of July Jul 3, 2009
Or we can blow them up with firecrackers. Just so long as we don't do both, simultaneously. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Think twice before celebrating Independence Day with a bang Jul 3, 2009
The top three injury-causing fireworks are firecrackers, sparklers and rockets. They account for nearly half of all injuries. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lots of ways to celebrate Jul 2, 2009
- Illegal fireworks include firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles and sparklers over 100 grams. Source: S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and official code of Georgia. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fireworks sales booming Jul 2, 2009
IOWA: Firecrackers are illegal. The state prohibits the use of any firework that is not a gold-star-producing sparkler or a toy snake. (Sioux City Journal)
Don’t die on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2009
Examples include Roman candles, bottle rockets and firecrackers. But many of those same fireworks are legally sold in Washington, but plenty of them go flying in the skies over Oregon on the Fourth. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Fireworks Suck Jul 2, 2009
Let me be clear: I have no truck with firecrackers or bottle rockets or Roman candles or anything else that one might set off in one's cousins' backyard ... Those firecrackers are handsomely humble. (Slate)
Getting a bang for your buck Jul 1, 2009
bluenurse wrote on Jun 30, 2009 12:38 AM:" Fireworks supposed to be illegal here in St. Louis County but people get them anyway.All you have to do is go into St. Charles or Jefferson county. But I just now realized I'venot heard any firecrackers popping around here - usually that starts around middle of June.I also haven't noticed any billboards for the fireworks stands. There's one for you - fireworks illegal in this county but somebody can put up a billboard telling you where to go buy them to... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fireworks Themed Cocktail Recipes Jun 30, 2009
The well-known red color of firecrackers is also part of the magic to ward off evil spirits. Traditional holds that the spirits don't like red, and so the scraps of red paper littering the area would continue to hold the spirits at bay even after the ruckus has subsided. (Suite101.com)
They were 'hot as firecrackers' Jun 29, 2009
News Featured Sections They were 'hot as firecrackers. (0) They were 'hot as firecrackers' Annual event draws crowd on hot, humid day By TERESA RESSELDaily Journal Staff Writer Sunday, June 28, 2009. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fireworks display to light up the night Jun 29, 2009
If kids start slinging firecrackers down there around other people, we're not going to play around this year, Moody said. Moody said last year in some areas of the lakefront, there were some problem with visitors to the fireworks show disturbing and endangering others by shooting fireworks. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Fireworks season: Let rockets flare, not tempers Jun 29, 2009
Firecrackers, skyrockets, salutes, chasers, bottle rockets, sparkler bombs ... Roman candles, aerial spinners, firecrackers, bottle rockets, missiles, mortars, chasers ... Certain fireworks sold on tribal lands, such as firecrackers, bottle rockets and missiles, are legal to use on tribal lands but become illegal when brought into Washington or Oregon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Bookwom: ‘Glorious Fourth’ packed with fun social history Jun 28, 2009
Public displays of fireworks were an important part of the celebration then, but private stashes loud, obnoxious and dangerous firecrackers were just as popular, which created controversy as well as injury. We all dread the coming of the Fourth of July now, said a commentator in 1854, referring to adults and firecrackers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Patrols lower boom on illegal fireworks Agencies plan patrols July 3 and 4 Jun 27, 2009
This includes popular items such as bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers and M-80s. "Legal fireworks may be purchased only from Oregon-permitted fireworks retailers and stands," said Oregon Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Holiday season sparks crackdown on illegal fireworks Jun 27, 2009
Wisconsin law specifically prohibits firecrackers, wheels, bottle rockets, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, aerial salutes and bombs. The law permits cylinder and cone fountains, sparklers that don't contain magnesium, chlorate or perchlorate, snakes that don't contain mercury and small smoke devices. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
5 Questions: Keystone Fireworks owner talks safety tips Jun 27, 2009
Residents without a fireworks permit may not be able to legally fire off any of the aerial fireworks, including bottle rockets, roman candles, missiles and firecrackers, but there can still be some danger involved in the fountain and novelty fireworks, especially if the instructions are not followed closely. Keystone Fireworks, based in Lancaster, is one of the largest retailers of fireworks to Pennsylvania residents, who may have seen its tents across the state or visited its superstore in... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Mandan police will cite for fireworks violations Jun 27, 2009
"There's 16,000 firecrackers in there," said Troy Olson of the big firecracker "but most people only light off 1000 at a time." LOADING Jun 27, 2009 - 04:05:18 CDT Bismarck Tribune. By JENNY MICHAEBy JENNY MICHAEL. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pakistan celebrates final victory Jun 22, 2009
As Pakistan scored the winning run with Shahid Afridi at the crease, people danced with joy, lit firecrackers and celebrated by distributing sweets. "We are proud of our team as they gave us a rare moment of joy," said Suleman Siddiqui, who watched the match at a stadium in Karachi. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pocket knives now in feds’ gunsights Jun 18, 2009
Since kinetic knives are much more dangerous that pot or firecrackers they should be banned immediately. Or tax the heck out of them like cigarettes, which is just a ban for those who lack the backbone to call for a ban. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Florida Teen Nabbed For 19 Cat Murders Jun 16, 2009
One example: little georgie, who used to stick lit firecrackers up the derrieres of frogs and squeal with glee as they blew up. He grew up to be a mass-murdering buffoon who videotapped himself "looking for the WMDs" --under his desk, in the closet, etc. (CBS News)
In India, the comedy of power-sharing Jun 2, 2009
Thus, the louder the celebratory firecrackers outside 10 Janpath - the New Delhi residence of the Congress president - the longer the queue of fat cars became. No sooner had the exercise of choosing cabinet ministers begun, aspirants made sure they were in the frame. (Asia Times Online)
The end of Sri Lanka's war: The corpse of the Tigers May 22, 2009
Some hours later only a few bursts of firecrackers were heard in Colombo when state television aired footage of the dead Tiger supremo, Velupillai Prabhakaran ... Firecrackers were sold out; national flags, with their dominant lion insignia representing the Sinhalese ethnic majority, had doubled in price. (The Economist)
Colombo savours victory May 22, 2009
There were sporadic bursts of firecrackers in various neighborhoods when news from the warfront indicated the war was in its final hours ... The lighting of firecrackers was well under way by Monday morning and continued with mounting intensity into the next two ... From the tire-manufacturing factory where he now works as security supervisor, Chandrasoma has been listening to the firecrackers and cheers from the factory premises and outside and finds the exultation distasteful. (Asia Times Online)
Sri Lanka President Formally Declar... May 22, 2009
The deafening sounds of firecrackers and tooting vehicle horns have been reverberating throughout the capital city Colombo, as flag-waving Sri Lankans celebrate the end of nearly three decades of ethnic conflict between the Sinhala and the Tamil. Homes proudly display the Sri Lankan National Flag. (Suite101.com)
Sri Lanka declares victory over Tamil Tigers May 20, 2009
The news provoked celebrations among the Sinhalese majority, with people taking to the streets of the capital, singing, dancing and setting off firecrackers ... On the beaches surrounding the southern port city of Galle, overjoyed Sri Lankans ignited chains of firecrackers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tamil diaspora in shock May 20, 2009
There were reports of jubilant celebrations in Colombo where people were setting off firecrackers. I still have family in Colombo. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Colombo: Tamil Tiger Leader Killed in Ambush May 19, 2009
Firecrackers exploded around Colombo on Monday as Sri Lankans celebrated what they hoped would be the end to a civil war that has plagued the nation since 1983. At 1:40 p.m., Sri Lanka's government radio announced that Velupillai Prabhakaran, the elusive leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was killed early this morning by special forces in the island's northern Karayamullavaikkal area. (Time.com)
An end to the war? May 19, 2009
In Sri Lanka s Sinhalese-dominated south, the defeat of the LTTE a brutal organisation that had controlled roughly a quarter of the country at its peak was greeted by bursts of firecrackers. More than 1,000 noisy protesters accusing Britain of meddling in Sri Lanka s affairs converged on the British High Commission in Colombo, the capital, on Monday, carrying placards and burning an effigy of the country's foreign secretary, David Miliband. (The Economist)
Long Live the Singh May 19, 2009
Amid the marching bands and exploding firecrackers, there mingled a stranger sound: voters shouting the words to the song "Singh Is King." The song is the most popular tune from a , released last year, that had nothing to do with the prime minister and features a cameo from rapper Snoop Dogg. But that's not even the most un-prime ministerial thing about it. (Slate)
Joy and wariness in Sri Lanka May 19, 2009
People are joyful, celebrating, there are firecrackers literally everywhere you go. I was in Colombo and they were throwing firecrackers onto the street. (BBC News -- South Asia)
In pictures: Sri Lanka victorious May 19, 2009
Celebrations continued out in the streets as Sri Lankans waved flags and set off firecrackers. Some offered sweets to soldiers in the capital, grateful for an end to a war which saw rebel attacks on Colombo by the rebels based in the north-east. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Rebel: Sri Lankan long civil war reaches 'bitter end' May 18, 2009
"This victory will ensure a better future for the coming generations," said Prasanna Jayawardena, 38, who was lighting firecrackers in the streets of Colombo. The rebels, who once controlled a de facto state across much of the north, have been fighting since 1983 for a separate state for minority Tamils after decades of marginalization by the Sinhalese majority. (USA Today)
Sri Lanka declares final victory over Tiger rebels May 18, 2009
AFP People light firecrackers in Colombo to celebrate their country's military victory, May 18 ... The capital Colombo, which has been frequently hit by Tiger suicide attacks over the past quarter century, saw street celebrations -- with residents setting off firecrackers and waving flags. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Rise and surprise of Rahul May 18, 2009
You cannot keep the Gandhi family away from Indian politics, said Congress supporter Avinash Chaturvedi as crowds let off firecrackers and played drums outside the partys headquarters. Rahul sees himself as a democratic reformer among the elderly politicians, using tech-savvy blogging and texting to win over the 100 million first-time voters aged between 18 and 24. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
India's ruling Congress alliance wins election May 17, 2009
Congress party supporters carrying banners of star campaigners Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, set off firecrackers in celebration on the party's return to power. The Congress party-led coalition was projected to win 261 seats, short of the 272 needed for a parliamentary majority, state TV said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
