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Eye Candy - Gina Tomaine
Where and when to see fireworks on this Fourth of July

As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, let's think about what makes our country great. Like massive sulfuric explosions in the sky, millions of hot dogs roasting on grills from New York to California, and red, white, and blue Old Navy tees for the whole family. (You know you bought at least one in your life.) OK, so even if we're not being staunchly patriotic in our Independence Day celebrations, there's no denying the summer magic that accompanies a fireworks show. As a kid I was all about "the rockets' red glare" and "the bombs bursting in air" on the Fourth of July, even if I di... (read more)
 

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