1.   VERBAL fireworks in Liverpool over how government officials compile Bonfire Night injury figures have hit their target.

2.   Before the verbal fireworks this week Taiwan had emerged as the economic star of Asia.

3.   The rivalry between Rome and Athens erupted into verbal fireworks three weeks ago at the world track and field championships in Athens.

4.   The verbal fireworks took place during a series of sidebar conferences on Wednesday.

5.   There was talk of government finance and retirment trends, with little partisanship or verbal fireworks.

6.   Verbal fireworks expected.

7.   Whether Ohlmeyer adds a third announcer depends upon whether he finds someone with the kind of personality who can generate controversy and verbal fireworks.

8.   The issue could produce verbal fireworks this week.

9.   The opposition lacked the verbal fireworks of previous motions brought against the government, which is expected to emerge intact when the vote is held Friday.