Happy 4th of July!: New York man blows off arm with party fireworks

Not good when fireworks, family and free-flowing beer mix with less than high-quality high-explosives from China - see:

Police: NY man blows off arm with party fireworks - U.S. news - msnbc.com

Be safe....have a great 4th of July!

David

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30th Anniversary Of 'Airplane!': A Look Back At The Jive Talkers (VIDEO)

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Now I feel just that much older to realize that "Airplane" is 30 years old! For all who are too young or have never seen it, find it and watch it tonight. Best favor you will do for yourself - and introduce your kids to an all-time classic movie!



Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

David http://wyld-side.blogspot.com/

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OK - One Final Take on the Vuvuzela - from Germany

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Of course, some creative type had to use the Hitler clip to rant about the vuvuzela - funny as always - watch:

Enjoy the final games of the World Cup - and think of this clip!

David

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The Biggest Impact of the World Cup: Viva La Vuvuzela!

Great take on what promises to be the lingering effect from this year's World Cup - the vuvuzela! Watch this clip from Steve Czaban and the gang:



Enjoy the final games....and turn-up (or down) the sound!

David


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Paul H. Rubin: Why Is the Gulf Cleanup So Slow?

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Very good analysis of the cleanup (or lack thereof) of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A very interesting perspective from a renowned economist writing from Destin, Florida (used to be a helluva beautiful place - and hopefully it will be again!). Read:

Paul H. Rubin: Why Is the Gulf Cleanup So Slow? - WSJ.com

Forward this posting on to your friends - he poses some great questions for those of us who live near, vacation on, and love the Gulf!

David

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Yankees Fan Hit In Face While Using Cell Phone (VIDEO)

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Rule #1, from T-ball on up to the Major Leagues - player, parent, fan or ump - always keep your eye on the ball! Lesson learned for this chump!

David http://wyld-about-sports.blogspot.com/

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Naval Academy Superintendent Retiring After Slush Fund Discovery

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Nothing like transparency and accountability, eh? You know, it never ceases to amaze me as just a peon professor in the university machine how administrators can indeed lose their perspective on things when they reach the top - even at a great institution such as the Naval Academy.

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David http://wyld-about-money.blogspot.com/

P.S. Well, I do hope it was good wine!

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