11.   As the balloon climbs higher, the fireworks begin firing a rat-a-tat-tat of white sparks and smoke.

12.   But the fireworks were only beginning.

13.   But the offensive fireworks were only beginning.

14.   Thousands strained for a glimpse at the multicolored explosions that seemed to hover over the reflecting pool.

15.   Judge Lance Ito then ordered questioning to proceed, but at a recess a few moments later the fireworks began.

16.   Maddox then sneaked in for the TD, and the fireworks began again.

17.   The pedestrian bridge was packed before the fireworks began with people returning from a day at Okura Beach.

18.   The pedestrian bridge was packed before the fireworks began.

19.   Then the real fireworks began.

20.   Vitaly Budko, leader of the Russian Independent Union of Coal Miners, said the fireworks would begin next month if the government failed to respond.