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WASHINGTON, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) MONDAY, JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY Profile America -- Monday, July 4th. Today is the most American of holidays -- Independence Day. In towns from Washington state to Delaware, there will be parades, band concerts, barbecues, and of course, fireworks. Official and unofficial fireworks are an integral...

Prevent Potential Injuries this Fourth of July EyeCare 20/20 Offers Tips for Fireworks Safety As the Fourth of July nears, it's important to remember to protect our eyes. Fireworks can be fun, but potentially very dangerous for amateurs. Each year, more than 9,000 people are injured from consumer fireworks. Be sure to read these tips on firework safety. East Hanover, NJ (PRWEB) July 01, 2011 July is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month, and Cary M. Silverman, M.D., Medical Director...

CINCINNATI, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO ) In 2010, an estimated 8,600 people were treated in emergency departments for fireworks injuries. During the 30 days surrounding July 4,...

Petplan Pet Insurance encourages pet parents to protect their four-legged companions from risks associated with the quintessential summer holiday Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 29, 2011 Independence Day "“ the summer holiday "“ is nearly here and with it comes many barbecues, parades and of course, fireworks displays. Fireworks and cookouts are traditions woven into the fabric of Fourth of July celebrations across the country. However, it is important for pet parents to be aware of...

SANDUSKY, Ohio, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, Cedar Point will present eye-popping fireworks on two nights: Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4th. The fireworks displays are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on both evenings. During the holiday weekend, the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will also be open later each evening so there will be even more time to enjoy the fun and festivities. On Sunday, July 3, Cedar Point will be open until 1 a.m....

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Phantom Fireworks President Bruce J. Zoldan, a member of horse racing's Team Valor, has already seen plenty of fireworks this season when Team Valor's Animal Kingdom won the roses at the Kentucky Derby in May, and that was long before Mr. Zoldan's Phantom Fireworks, the nation's largest chain of retail consumer fireworks showrooms, hit the peak of the fireworks selling season this week. Mr. Zoldan, a Team Valor member since 2000, saw his first...

Orthopaedic surgeons provide safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations ROSEMONT, Ill., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fourth-of-July fireworks always draw a crowd but those beautiful bursts of color can lead to catastrophic injuries if not used with care. This upcoming holiday, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) advises Americans to enjoy the spectacular celebrations but urges adults and children to exercise extreme caution by leaving fireworks to the...

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sparklers, bottle rockets and small firecrackers may appear harmless due to their size, however, new data released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, these fireworks sent about 1,900 injured consumers to emergency rooms. CPSC's statistics show that in 2010 about 8,600 consumers ended up in hospital emergency rooms due to injuries involving legal and...

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using consumer fireworks on our nation's birthday is as traditional as cookouts and parades. And it is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Dr. John Steinberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council on Fireworks Safety. But he notes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"), there were an estimated 5,900 fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July season in 2009....

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating Independence weekend with a bang, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is introducing its first "Fourth of July Freedom Fest," a weekend of private concerts, fireworks, all-American fare and poolside fun exclusively for resort guests, with a portion of the vacation packages benefitting charity, July 1-3, 2011. The weekend also kicks off Fairmont Scottsdale's summer spectacular, with firework shows every Saturday night through Labor...