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Happy New Year

January 1, 2012 by · Comments Off on Happy New Year 

Happy New YearHappy New Year, 2011 is now just a memory, as 2012 has been welcomed in by revellers all around the world. Samoa was the first country to welcome the new year, thanks to a change in its prime position on the international date line. That country now celebrates first, rather than last thanks to the shift. Also greeting the new year well before the UK, New Zealand put on a magnificent fireworks display around Auckland’s Sky Tower.

Across the Tasman, the Sydney Harbour Bridge put on a magnificent display, as one of the most iconic international fireworks displays exploded in the shape of a cloud hinting that “every cloud has a sliver lining”.

Melbourne’s art centre spire exploded with flaming debris during the fireworks display on the Yarra River, though no revellers were injured in the incident.

Hong Kong shared its wealth with a £1m fireworks display lighting up the city’s glittering skyscrapers on Kowloon bay.

London’s magnificent display of fireworks launched more than the new year, it ushered in the Olympic year for the capital.

The London Eye and Big Ben were the focal points of the colourful fireworks displays.

Further north in Edinburgh, hogmanay was celebrated with a fireworks display that threw imposing Edinburgh castle into darkness. The usually dominant building played second fiddle to an impressive display of fireworks.

In New York, tonnes of confetti drifted onto Times Square as the famous ball dropped ushering in the new era.

The New Year’s Day parade will wind through London today from 11:45 am and 500,000 spectators who nipped last night’s partying in the bud early are expected along 2.2 mile route from The Ritz Hotel to Parliament Street.

Happy New Year In Spanish

December 31, 2010 by · Comments Off on Happy New Year In Spanish 

Happy New Year In Spanish, Happy New Year in English, feliz año nuevo in Spanish, heureuse nouvelle année in French and Akemashite omedetogozaimasu in Japanese.
New Year’s Eve is known for the biggest night of the year for drunken driving, but an analysis of 10 years by the National Highway and Transportation Authority (1998-2008) shows that more people are killed by impaired drivers weakened during the weekend of Thanksgiving – 502 in 2008.

This was followed by the Fourth of July (491), Labour Day (487) Memorial Day (425). With 423 deaths, the New Year only beats Christmas (420).

But numbers are not as important as the message. If you plan to drink, make arrangements in advance for a return home.

Guests should collect the car keys when their guests arrive. When it is time to leave, a sober decision can be made to determine if it is safe to let them take the wheel. Even if you think you’re just “buzz” you’re not able to make that decision and you can still kill someone while driving.

Besides the major concern for the innocent victims, a conviction for driving under the influence is a major drawback. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, a first conviction allows you 96 hours to six months imprisonment, a fine of $ 1000 – $ 1600 and you will lose your license for six months.

The police will be strong this weekend. During the campaign 2 1 / 2 weeks last year for winter vacations, 36 Californians have been killed in accidents across the state with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher and another 1,168 were injured in wrecks to alcohol. In Riverside County, three people were killed with a BAC of 0.08 percent or more and 65 others injured in crashes involving alcohol.

“After hearing about the dangers of drunk driving every time, most people understood the message that if they intend to drink, they should always plan a safe way,” said Desert Hot Springs Chief Police Patrick Williams. “But unfortunately, millions of Americans still think they are OK to drive and regularly choose to drive after drinking too much.”

Since 2005, the Walter Clark Legal Group has organized the free taxi rides for impaired drivers during the summer holidays. This year, Velarde Auto Group made its shuttles available.

Source: “http://www.mydesert.com/article/20101231/OPINION01/12300356/Celebrate-safely-and-have-a-happy-New-Year

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