Every year, it never fails, some morons get hurt playing with things that go boom! Below, read about this years mishaps, so far!

Man Loses Fingers In Illegal SF Fireworks Explosion

SAN FRANCISCO -- After a night of celebration, the use of illegal fireworks lead to severe injuries and fires. A man lost his hand in San Francisco, while a house in Oakland caught fire.

A man lost several fingers early Saturday when illegal fireworks he and three friends were setting off from a car while driving along San Francisco's Mission Street exploded prematurely.

Authorities said the four men were firing off professional grade fireworks around 2:20 a.m. when one blew up in the man's hand as he held it out of the window.

Read more of this story at: KTVU.com



Man injured by mortar-type firework in Port Huron

PORT HURON, Mich. - Authorities say a 51-year-old man was critically injured when he was struck in face by a mortar-type firework while a group of people was setting off illegal fireworks in Port Huron.

Read more of this story at: ChicagoTribune.com



Fireworks injury sends man, 22, to burn unit

Rescue crews responded Friday evening to a serious fireworks injury in the Ponca Hills area north of Omaha.

About 10 p.m., a 22-year-old male was taken to the Nebraska Medical Center with burns to his face. He was in serious condition and had been admitted to the burn unit, said spokeswoman Andrea McMaster.

A woman at the Ponca Hills residence declined to comment on the injury.

The man received facial injuries from sparklers duct-taped together, McMaster said, and was one of three patients treated for fireworks-related injuries Friday night in the medical center's emergency room.

Read more of this story at:  Omaha.com



Baby Burned In Apparent Fireworks Blaze

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. (AP) - Marion County Fire Rescue officials say a 9-month-old boy suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his arms and face after three other children were playing with fireworks that destroyed their north Florida home.

A fire rescue spokeswoman said the infant was in the bedroom with the three children - ages 7, 6 and 4 - when the fire began Saturday morning.

Authorities say the children were playing with sparklers and matches when the wood frame home in Summerfield caught fire.

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Ohio Fireworks Accidents Injure Three

Police say a man lost part of his leg when fireworks went off inside his SUV in western Ohio. A police report shows the vehicle was parked outside a bar in Riverside at about 3 a.m. Friday when the blast blew the windows out of the truck. Medics transported the man to Miami Valley Hospital. Police were unavailable to provide further details.

Read more of this story at:  NBC4i.com



Bomb squad called for SUV packed with fireworks

Traffic on two lanes of southbound Interstate 5 was stopped Sunday night for something drivers don't see often: a bomb squad called in for a traffic crash.

State Patrol spokesman Keith Leary didn't have all the specifics about 10 p.m., but said a man who bought fireworks at an Anacortes stand was driving southbound near milepost 206 and Smokey Point when he rolled his Ford Explorer.

Troopers believe he was closely following the car in front him. The man tried to swerve right when that car braked, saw a car in the right hand lane and swerved left, but lost control.

The man's SUV was "packed with fireworks," Leary said.

Read more of this story at:  SeattlePI.com



Boy, 3, is burned in fireworks accident

LEOMINSTER -- Two stray Roman candles hit a toddler during a Fourth of July celebration at a lakeside house in Leominster Friday evening, sending him to the hospital with second- and third-degree burns on his hands and legs, according to Leominster police.

The 3-year-old's father, Sean Maloney, 37, of Merrimack, N.H., could face charges ranging from using fireworks, which is illegal in Massachusetts, to felony child endangerment, said Police Lieutenant Michael Goldman.

 

Read more of this story at:  Boston.com



Illegal fireworks injure boy, 6, and uncle in East Side park, set house on fire

A 6-year-old boy and his 19-year-old uncle were burned by illegal fireworks set off on the Fourth of July in Willert Park, a small park just east of downtown, police and fire officials said.
 

The boy and his uncle were among several family members who had gathered in the park near the intersection of West Peckham and Mortimer streets when they were injured at about 11:15 p. m., authorities said.

The boy suffered second-degree burns to his leg and the teen suffered an injury to one eye. The injuries were caused by an exploding Roman candle or bottle rocket, Buffalo police spokesman Michael J. De- George said.

Read more of this story at: BuffaloNews.com



Jones Beach evacuated after fireworks wash up

NEW YORK (AP) - A popular beach on Long Island was evacuated at the height of a holiday weekend after stray, unexploded fireworks washed ashore the day after a July Fourth show, state parks officials said Saturday.

Roughly 2,000 visitors were told to leave Jones Beach immediately after the seaborne shells began turning up around midday, officials said.

Beachcombers, parks staffers and lifeguards spotted the errant explosives, some of which measured 8 inches across, said George Gorman, deputy regional director for state parks.

Police scrutinized the sand and water from all-terrain vehicles, boats and helicopters. They dug into garbage cans to make sure no explosives had been picked up and thrown out.

The beach was to remain closed until sunrise Sunday as authorities continued searching for any remaining fireworks. None had exploded, and no one had been hurt, Gorman said.

The shells apparently stemmed from Friday night's show, launched from an offshore barge by Farmingdale-based Bay Fireworks.

Read more of this story at:  The Associated Press

Fireworks display accident in Iowa injures 12

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) - Fire officials in northern Iowa say at least a dozen people were injured during a municipal Fourth of July fireworks display. 

The Charles City Fire Department says the accident occurred when ground level fireworks were exploding Friday night. Two helicopters were called in to assist. Most of the victims suffered minor injuries.

Read more of this story at:  WHOTV.com

Sometimes our patriotism needs a little kick in the behind. This is a classic routine from an American icon, Red Skelton. If you haven't seen it, enjoy. If you have, maybe it will stir your pride like it did mine.

Have a Happy and safe 4th. Thanks for listening to the Greg and Melissa Show on 94.5 KS95 and we'll see you Monday on the radio!

Have you seen the new milk jugs at Costco? They're shaped more like the plastic milk crates the old milk cartons and bottles used to come in.

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The idea is to not waste space on store shelves and in the transportation of milk to the store. Save space, save or in this case, make money.

Now the Japenese have gotten into the act. How about square watermelon?!

Neat. So what's next? You can make some serious coin if you can invent some square-shaped foods. Square-shaped potatoes, oranges, cantalopes, carrots, heck...we shouldn't stop there. How about square turkeys and pies and square fish? And maybe it shouldn't stop at foods; square toilets and back to square cars and  square trampolines...anything round  will be easier and cheaper to ship, store, stock, and sell if it's square!

That is unless you can (like one of our listeners suggested)  first invent the round truck!

Sometimes square but usually good for a nice round start to your morning. Check out the Greg and Melissa Show weekday mornings from 5a-9am on 94.5 KS95. And I'll see you on the radio!

 

 

This has morning show bit all over it!

 Trade houses with listeners, air-staff, etc. Maybe even make it a competition?

 Traveling? Couch-Surf and Save!!!!!!!!!!

 

 Some travelers wouldn`t dream of reserving a hotel room. They`d rather sleep on a stranger`s couch.

Now, I love couch surfing on a Saturday with a nice napping soundtrack like golf on the t.v., but I typically feel most comfortable doing that privately in my own home.

 More than 575,000 folks are registered members of www.CouchSurfing.com. At the Web site, people can chat, view profiles and arrange trips based on whose couch is available for a night.

 One central concept of CouchSurfing is a balance of giving and taking. While no member is required to host a surfer, it`s "good karma," to house a traveler if you plan to surf another`s couch one day.

 One person says, "CouchSurfing just makes travel a better experience. It`s really what you make of it. It`s so easy to forge new relationships with people in places you`d never consider going."

 Users call the CouchSurfing community hospitable, open and safe, but they give some advice: Use common sense and be responsible. Also read through the person`s profile and chat with the potential visitor a few times to get a sense of his or her personality. Uh, dah!!!

 The community`s reference system, where members can leave positive or negative comments about their hosts or surfers, provides additional insight about the person requesting to stay with you.

Sounds not only creepy but incredibly potentially dangerous to me...but to leech their own.

Believe it or not.... http://www.couchsurfing.com/

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Here's the complete list from the topic we discussed on the show this morning.  My simple purpose for putting this on my blog is this:  I hope I save your life...and then you can thank me forever by listening to our show. This list comes from my favorite magazine Men's Health. If you buy a subsciption maybe they won't get mad at me for reprinting this without their permission. Did I say what great loving people they seem to be at Men's Health as well?

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Here  we go:

1. Decorate Your Plate

A 14-year study found that men whose diets were highest in fruits and vegetables had a 70 percent lower risk of digestive-tract cancers. Never eat a meal that doesn't contain a vegetable or fruit.

 2. Dry-Brush Your Teeth

It cuts tartar by 60 percent and also reduces the risk of bleeding gums by half. Use a dry, soft brush to scrub the insides of your top and bottom teeth, then buff the outer surfaces. Rinse, spit, and brush briefly with toothpaste.

 3. Never Skip Breakfast

A survey of more than 2,000 people who lost an average of 67 pounds and kept the weight off for more than 5 years found that 78 percent ate breakfast 7 days a week.

 4. Eat More Pasta

Two to four servings of tomato sauce a week can cut your prostate-cancer risk by 34 percent.

5. Judge Cholesterol With Contact Lenses

A diet full of fat, protein, or alcohol weakens your tears' ability to block cholesterol from adhering to the lenses. This results in cloudy deposits. If your diet is destroying your contacts, just imagine what it's doing to your arteries.

 6. Go Fishing Once A Week

Eating one serving of fish per week can halve your risk of a sudden fatal heart attack. The secret ingredient in fish is omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is especially high in them.

 7. Protect Your Erection With Blueberries

They contain compounds that improve circulation, and they're loaded with artery-scrubbing soluble fiber. Eat your berries fresh or in a smoothie three times a week.

 8. Request The Chilean Red

To reduce your risk of cancer, drink red wine from Chile. Chilean cabernet sauvignon is 38 percent higher than French wine in flavonols, which are antioxidants that plunder cancer-causing free radicals.

 9. Lend A Hand

Men who do volunteer work at least once a week have half the death rate of those who don't.

 10. Crunch Away Back Pain

Seventy-five percent of all lower-back problems can be prevented by building your abdominal muscles. Aim for a dozen crunches every day.

11. Order Thin-Crust Pizza

It has a third fewer calories than thick-crust pie. Blot the cheese with a napkin to cut even more fat.

  12. Skip That Second Cup

The caffeine in 2 cups of coffee adds 16 beats per minute to your heart rate.

 13. Save Your Marriage

An unhappy one increases your chance of getting sick by 35 percent and shortens your life expectancy by 4 years.

 14. Exercise Depression Away

Exercising for 40 minutes can reduce stress. In fact, studies show that working out on a regular basis can be as effective as taking antidepressants like Prozac.

 15. Fall Asleep With Cherries

Cherries and cherry juice are concentrated sources of melatonin, a popular over-the-counter sleep aid.

 16. Put A Shoe On Your Pillow

It'll determine whether your pillow supports your head and neck adequately. Fold the pillow in half and put a shoe on top; if the pillow springs back, it's okay.

17. "Kur" Your Fatigue

If you wake unusually early, dampen a towel with cool water and lightly wipe your arms, legs, and torso, then go back to bed. The body is very warm when it comes out of REM sleep. Back in bed, the body heats up even more. The result is a deep, restful sleep and more dreams. Called kur, this technique is standard at European spas.

 18. Raise Your Rearview

To prevent slouching (and the resultant lower-back pain) on long drives, tilt your rearview mirror up a bit. That way, you'll have to sit up to see the cars behind.

 19. Take Vitamin E And Aspirin Daily

Researchers have found that this antioxidant-and-blood-thinner combination can reduce arterial plaque by 80 percent. The benefit of the two treatments together is so great that it may help men prevent atherosclerosis even if they can't lower their cholesterol levels.

 20. Have A Banana

The potassium it contains can lower blood pressure. One per day is all it takes.

 

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