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Fireworks scatter Md. moviegoers, man behind “prank” sought

Authorities are looking for a a man caught on video who they say set off fireworks – and triggered fear – in a crowded movie theater Monday in Anne Arundel County, Md. spectators panicked thinking the loud blast at the … Continue reading

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Qingming festival sacrifice to forbid fireworks on China

Tomb-sweeping day is concentrated ritual activities at the peak of the masses. Due to the effect of traditional ritual customs, people in the process of sacrifice always mixed with incense burning fake and set off firecrackers and other uncivilized behavior. … Continue reading

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Firecrackers and Ethnic culture

What do you want to banned fireworks?This topic discussed more than 20 years, but no consensus.It is worth noting that folk experts is almost unanimously in opposition to banned firecrackers.Their opinions clearly played an important role.Although the author advocates banned … Continue reading

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Fireworks legislation passes first hurdle in Iowa

A bill allowing for the sale of fireworks in Iowa passed through a House panel Monday despite an overwhelming show of opposition from fire safety officials and others. “I’m trying here to dissuade you,” said Mike Scott, an ophthalmologist from … Continue reading

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Wildhorse fireworks burn away worries of rain

The rain clouds that had hugged the Blue Mountain all afternoon had finally moseyed over to Wildhorse Resort & Casino, bringing healthy gusts. But that wasn’t about to stop master pyrotechnician and Homeland Fireworks owner Bruce Lawson from creating another … Continue reading

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Santa Clara County Pledges $70K for July 4 Fireworks Display

Santa Clara County, the city of San Jose and the San Jose Rotary Club Wednesday pledged $120,000 toward a July 4 fireworks display to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary in the city, a spokesman said. The Rotary Centennial Fireworks event … Continue reading

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Voters decide to retain Seabrook Beach fireworks ban

A ban on fireworks will remain in place in the Seabrook Beach Village District after voters rejected a petition warrant article to allow such displays on weekends and holidays, including July 3. Tom O’Hara’s citizen petition article — which was … Continue reading

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Fireworks bill hasn’t fizzled out yet

It may be on a short fuse, but efforts to legalize fireworks in Iowa haven’t fizzled out. Firefighters, insurance interests and medical professionals are fighting attempts to legalize fireworks, but so far haven’t doused the effort to let Iowans legally … Continue reading

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Nashua officials OK July 4 fireworks funds

Summer festivities may seem far away, but city officials are getting a jump-start on one of Nashua’s largest celebrations — the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. This week, more than $17,000 was approved for the fireworks event at Holman … Continue reading

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Fireworks launch Brown University’s 250th anniversary celebration

Thunder ruled the sky over Brown University’s College Green Friday evening, when the university punctuated the first round of celebrations on its 250th anniversary with a vigorous fireworks display that brought roars from the crowd that jammed the hallowed area. … Continue reading

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