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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.

Feliz Ano Nuevo

December 30, 2010 by · Comments Off on Feliz Ano Nuevo 

Feliz Ano Nuevo, The tradition of celebrating the New Year and welcome the new shows around the world, but vary the times and ways to celebrate.

The agazajos at the end of a period and preparing to live a new stage has a great significance in many cultures, although the date of the holiday depends on the type of calendar used.

The most common and widespread on the planet is the Gregorian, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who established in 1582 and which proclaims the month of January as the beginning of a cycle that lasts 365 days.

In the Roman Empire, the calendar began on the first day of March; however it was in the eleventh month, called January after the god Janus double-sided, when the consuls of ancient Rome took over the government.

Julius Caesar changed the system in 47 BC, which has become current and antecedent of which were taken the old ways and converted pagan celebration of renewal in religious rites.

With the expansion of Western culture to other countries during the twentieth century, the first of January was adopted as a universal time, even in territories with their own customs, including China, where they use the lunar calendar, in the celebrations which are not covered by an exact day and occurs between 21 January and 21 February.

In other countries also varies the time of the holidays.

Some members of the Orthodox Church kept the Julian calendar and the year are January 14, while the Muslims celebrate the first Muharran date, which varies as it is also governed by the cycles of the moon.

Losar, Tibet, is done between January and March, the Nouruz of Iran in the spring equinox, about March 21, in Thailand, Cambodia, Burma and Bengal New Year falls between 13 and 15 April .

The Mapuche celebrate their version of New Year, We Tripantu, 24 June, the Inti Raymi, the Inca comes two days before and Aymara three.

The Rosh Hashanah of the Jews is often carried out in September, the Ethiopian place the Enkutatash September 11 and according to the French Republican calendar ceremony Vendémiaire lies the first, 22 for the ninth month, while Hindus celebrate the arrival mid-November.

Although different in times and dates, all celebrations are a symbol of recognition of the past and hope for the future.

Happy New Years

December 30, 2010 by · Comments Off on Happy New Years 

Happy New Years, (AFP) – Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has insisted he could not cope with mocking taunts of fans after his side badly hit bottom this season. Hodgson lit fans during a shocking 1-0 home defeat by relegation Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Wednesday. Thousands chanted ironically “Hodgson for England” after replacing David Ngog with Ryan Babel in the second half as they bellowed also the name of the club legend and former boss Kenny Dalglish.

Dalglish has been overlooked for the post of manager Rafa Benitez when left in preseason.

“I’m starting to get used to it,” said Hodgson after Stephen Ward’s 56th minute goal condemned Liverpool to a third defeat in four games.

“That’s the way it is. He (Dalglish) was a rival for the job but the job was given to me and he is a Liverpool legend, “the former Fulham manager said.

“I do not hear these things. I try to do the best job I can and I work hard. This is not something I like, but it’s not something I can control.

“It means the Kop to show they are not happy with the way the team plays. As a manager, you must accept responsibility for it and take it on the chin.

“We had to live with this for some time. Since I came here the famous Anfield support was not really there,” Hodgson said in a remark that risked alienating even more support sections of Based in Liverpool.

“There was the problem with the owners and Kenny is so popular and I will work – so I had to live with it.

“I hope that fans became fans because we need support. We do not intentionally lose games, “said 63-year Hodgson.

“You’ve seen these players before. They are just not playing like they did in the past, so I think it’s time for fans to really help as well, “said Hodgson, who has succeeded in several European countries, including move to Inter Milan in Italy.

“It’s not for lack of trying that we do not win games. Maybe we lack quality and lack of trust and negativity does not help. Players do not receive the ball for fear of making mistakes. ”

Liverpool late 2010 to 12th place in the Premier League, but only three points above the relegation zone and another defeat at home to Bolton on New Year’s Day could spell the end of the reign of Hodgson six months.

“Disappointing is the buzzword at the moment but I do not know if it deserves a stronger word than that,” said Mr. Hodgson of Liverpool’s first loss under Wolves in 26 years.

“It was as bad team performance we gave, certainly here at Anfield. And to compound the problem we ended up giving them a goal.

“So instead of a disappointing 0-0 0-1 it was a particularly disappointing. They stuck to their gameplan well, were very physical and won all the challenges on the ground.

“It was a sad way to end 2010 and a sad way to play the first game for a few weeks in front of our own supporters while we were anxious to show them that we could climb the table.

“We have dropped and they showed us what they thought of him and I would have probably done the same in their position.

“There were not many of our players who could come off the field and say they gave everything they had.”

Bottom Wolves kick off the table, but they are now above West Ham, who they face at Upton Park on Saturday.

“Perception most people, wolves would be” they go down, they are bottom of the league and has just been beaten at home by Wigan, then he comes here (Anfield), sit down and get our ass slapped and our bellies Tickled and go home with nothing, “said director Mick McCarthy.

“But we decided that we did not have that. We come here and go have a real fortune favored the brave.”

Copyright © 2010 AFP. All rights reserved.

Happy New Year Wishes

December 30, 2010 by · Comments Off on Happy New Year Wishes 

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The cards allow GivingBuddy gift giver pre-select a charity to receive part of their donation, leaving their friends with the opportunity to choose two other cases. Causes include those for children, environment, health, military, animals, disaster relief and more. You can select charities including Feeding America, WWF, Feed the Children, the USO, the SPCA and the American Diabetes Association.

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Happy New Year In Hebrew

September 8, 2010 by · Comments Off on Happy New Year In Hebrew 

Happy New Year In Hebrew, JERUSALEM (AP) – Israelis usher in Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah, at sundown on Wednesday with a general feeling of pessimism that a new round of talks in the Middle East sponsored by the United States can achieve peace.

President Barack Obama wants an agreement within a year, but the Israelis are deeply skeptical after decades of failed efforts.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged widespread doubts.

“There are many obstacles, many skeptics and many reasons for skepticism,” he said in a speech on vacation. He called the talks “an important step in an attempt to achieve peace,” but said, “It is an attempt because there is no certainty of success.”

Still, some were encouraged by the simple fact that the Israelis and Palestinians talking again after negotiations broke down over the war in Gaza almost two years ago.

“The Middle East quagmire becomes even more toxic, even more dangerous when the water stops,” commentator Nahum Barnea wrote in Yediot Ahronot. “But even those who fear, like me, that no agreement will come from these ceremonies, you must be happy that something is moving.”

Obama wants Israelis a happy New Year with the hope of greeting published in Yediot Ahronot and said the new peace talks succeed. A second round is scheduled for next week in Egypt.

Throughout Israel, Jews were much more excited about Rosh Hashanah that renewed peace talks. Frantically cleaned up, went into crowded markets, cooked and clogged the roads on the way to a family dinner to mark the beginning of new year’s party two days beginning at sunset.

Israeli military closed the border crossings in the West Bank until the end of the holiday out of concern that militants might carry out attacks.

Rosh Hashanah this year coincides with the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – both religions are based on the lunar calendar.

For Jews, the feast begins a period of 10 days of soul-searching that leads to the solemnity of the fast Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Muslims prepare to celebrate the end of Ramadan and fasting during the day with a three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr, which begins on Friday.

In Jewish west Jerusalem, the outdoor market of Mahane Yehuda was full of guests to deepen fruit and vegetables, bread and sticky cakes steaming glass of honey. Sales of two popular tourist spots – honey and grenades – were brisk.

Observant Jews prepared for long hours in synagogues during the holidays. Highlights include the ritual sounding of the shofar, the ram’s horn trumpet, immersion and an apple in honey to symbolize a sweet new year.

At the same time, hundreds of thousands of secular Israelis took advantage of a weekend of four days rare. With the heat wave in full season, the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Sea of Galilee are expected to be filled.

In the Arab areas of Jerusalem’s Old City, where the main Muslim and Jewish holy sites are located just meters (yards) away, the walls were filled with bright lights and women haggled the price of new clothes as children bounced off the trailer in preparation for Eid al-Fitr.

A steady stream of faithful Muslims flowed through the cobblestone streets toward the al-Aqsa mosque, where Muslims believe the prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven. Hobnobbing Palestinian Muslims and Israeli Jews – even when it prevented the eyes of others – inspired at least some of the residents of this densely populated district of cobblestone tense.

“Some people believe that there can be coexistence,” said Ibrahim Othman, a Palestinian smiling man of 70 years of age.

A few steps away, 25 years old, Cherkis Chaya sat at home in the Jewish quarter.

“From my roof, you can see the Kotel and the Al-Aqsa mosque,” said Cherkis, referring to the Hebrew name of the Wailing Wall. “You can see thousands of people bowing in prayer – is amazing and inspiring.”

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