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  • August 2008

    • Beijing Pulled Fireworks Fake Out

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Aug 11, 08 4:11 AM CDT

      Beijing Pulled Fireworks Fake Out

      (Newser) - One of the most spectacular elements of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was actually a special effect created for television viewers around the world. Giant marching aerial footprints outlined by fireworks were created by sophisticated computer graphics digitally inserted into the live coverage, reports the Daily Telegraph. More »

  • May 2008

    • NBA Game Or the Circus?

      Cleveland Plain Dealer  |  May 16, 08 1:42 PM CDT

      NBA Game Or the Circus?

      (Newser) - Cleveland's Q is one of the loudest arenas in basketball, filled with fire and smoke and ear-shattering music. But it's hardly unique among NBA venues. After Commissioner David Stern recently wondered whether teams were getting a smidge carried away, the Plain Dealer takes a look at the pros and cons of the noisy spectacles. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Cleveland Cavaliers  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • fans  • noise  • fireworks  • arena

  • December 2007

    • Terror Threat Douses Brussels Fireworks

      BBC  |  Dec 31, 07 8:30 AM CST

      Terror Threat Douses Brussels Fireworks

      (Newser) - Brussels has canceled or cut short many of its traditional New Year's Eve events, saying the terror threat level is still too high to permit large gatherings. Last week, Belgian police arrested—and released on lack of evidence—14 people accused of plotting to break a convicted terrorist out of prison. More »

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      terrorist  • national security  • Belgium  • terror plots  • Brussels  • fireworks  • New Year's Eve

    • Ads Spoof Terror Videos; Not All Are Amused

      Guardian (UK)  |  Dec 24, 07 12:28 PM CST

      Ads Spoof Terror Videos; Not All Are Amused

      (Newser) - Dutch fireworks-safety ads spoofing Islamic terrorists have drawn criticism for their light take on suicide bombings and portrayal of negative Muslim stereotypes, the Guardian reports. The group depicted in the government-sponsored ads—LAAF, or the “Liberation Army Against Freedom”—is seen getting fireworks delivered as illicit arms, holing up in a cave, and practicing improper firework safety in their efforts to show "our true power.” More »

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      terrorism  • Islam  • Muslims  • video  • fireworks  • Holland

  • August 2007

    • Explosives Charges Raise Terrorism Fears

      Tampa Tribune  |  Aug 31, 07 3:50 PM CDT

      Explosives Charges Raise Terrorism Fears

      (Newser) - Two Florida college students who had an explosive device in the trunk of their car when they were stopped for speeding have been indicted on federal explosives charges, and one faces a charge of supporting terrorism, the Tampa Tribune reports. A legal expert called the indictment, unsealed today, "very bizarre because they almost sneak in terrorism." More »

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      terrorism  • explosives  • fireworks  • pipe bomb

  • June 2007

    • China Fuels Boom in Backyard Fireworks

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 29, 07 3:58 PM CDT

      China Fuels Boom in Backyard Fireworks

      (Newser) - Inexpensive fireworks imported from China have led to a resurgence in do-it-yourself, backyard fireworks displays in the US, even as public shows have been scaled back due to post 9/11 regulations. Fireworks sales are soaring in this country, with revenue up to $900M last year, reports the Wall Street Journal .  At the same time, injury rates have apparently declined. More »

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      China  • fireworks

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