Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains

Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains
Stocks declined, with Asia’s benchmark index retreating the most in a month, and crude oil led commodities lower after earthquakes shook Tokyo and the International Monetary Fund cut forecasts for U.S. and Japanese economic growth. The yen and Swiss franc climbed.
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Japan begins air drop on stricken nuclear reactor

Japan begins air drop on stricken nuclear reactor
Japanese military helicopters dumped loads of seawater onto a stricken nuclear reactor, trying to avoid full meltdowns.
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China Stocks Drop Most in 3 Weeks on Korea, Inflation Concerns

China Stocks Drop Most in 3 Weeks on Korea, Inflation Concerns
China’s stocks fell, driving the benchmark index down by the most in three weeks, on concerns the government may raise interest rates to tame inflation and that North Korea will retaliate against South Korean artillery drills.
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Tele Norte, Telemar Drop on Share-Sale Plans Tied to Portugal Telecom Deal

Tele Norte, Telemar Drop on Share-Sale Plans Tied to Portugal Telecom Deal
Telemar, Brazil’s biggest fixed-line telephone company known as Oi, sank 5.7 percent to 49.49 reais at 1:19 p.m. New York time, the most in six weeks.
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Euro, Spanish Bonds Fall; U.S. Futures Drop on FedEx, Housing

Euro, Spanish Bonds Fall; U.S. Futures Drop on FedEx, Housing
The euro weakened and the bonds of Spain, Portugal and Greece fell on concern Europe’s deficits will persist. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was poised to retreat from a four-week high on a lower-than-estimated earnings forecast at FedEx Corp. and a drop in housing starts.
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does anyone have new ideas to replace the good ol’ balloon drop at big, live events? new technology? ideas?

the company i work for is a pyramid company and uses the traditional, boring balloon and confetti drops etcs sometimes pyro techonology etc to highlight moments like recieving an award or for grand finale. I’m looking to do something different. does anyone in the industry have any ideas for new techniques that will do [...]