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Christmas (Shopping) in Japan.

By, Uwe Paschen.Now believe it or not, but it is November 2008 and I went Christmas Shopping in Chiba Shi today. Well I though that this year I will finally get those Christmas and New Years cards out in time for...

Happy what? (Peace on earth! folks)

It’s once again time for the media to place emphasis on politically correct religious holidays. Yes that is always an issue this time of year and its very obviously related to Christmas. So as an atheist I...

Iran Reacts With Caution to Obama's Happy Nowruz Video Message

In what is clearly a campaign by President Obama to mend decades of damaged fences between the US and some long term opponents the White House issued a video message to Iran on the first day of the Zoroastrian new...

Xin Nian Kuai Le, Eight Golden fishes to wish you

><(((:> ><(((:>><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> Xin Nian Kuai Le, Eight Golden fishes to wish you, Prosperity, Wealth, good...

2009 Chinese New Year - Fireworks Show Video

On a cold night in Qingdao, China, the New Year celebration is under way. Non-stop fireworks and a party atmosphere.

Hungover this New Years Day? Try some cures and remedies

If you had a bit too much fun at your New Years party last night, then chances are you might have a bit of a hangover today. While it is known that there is no 'cure' for a hangover, there are some remedies and...

25 New Year’s Regional and Ethnic Foods From Around the World

Wondering what everyone else is eating to celebrate New Year’s around the world? Here’s a list of 25 lucky regional and ethnic foods and their recipes that will help you start the new year right. According to...

Hotels in Dubai told to cancel New Year celebrations

The luxury hotels in Dubai have been told to cancel their New Years Celebrations, after His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued an order to do so. He has cancelled the celebrations as an act of...

2009 Polar Bear Swims across the US and Canada today

As part of a New Years Day tradition across the United States and Canada, thousands of people will be battling their hangovers to plunge into icy waters, swim out to a designated point, and then swim back to the...

The Iraq War Is Now Illegal

" By Bruce Ackerman and Oona Hathaway, The Daily Beast. "Ongoing combat in Iraq is illegal under US law. As of January 1, Congress’ authorization of the war expired. " The Bush administration’s...

New Year is When One Begins to Know the Truth

Manila, Philippines – Award-winning evangelist says New Year is when one begins to know the truth.New Year’s Eve in the Philippines is the eve when no one is safe outside the house. During this evening, Filipinos detonate their Sinturon ni Hudas (Judas’ Belt), Super...

Beijing's 2009 New Year resolution: scrap polluting cars

Beijing has made a 2009 New Years Resolution; get rid of more than 350,000 high-polluting vehicles off the inner city streets to ease traffic and air polllution in the city. As a trial during the Olympic Games, the...

Huntington Beach Lions Surf City Splash

"To shake off the old restrictions and burdens...", is the said purpose of the annual plunge into cold water by hundreds of brave people. After some introductions by a lady in a lion's suit and a feedbacking radio....

Tokyo is leading the way into 2009/ 2009年を最初に迎える都市、東京

Happy new Year and may Peace, Justice and Health be within reach for all on Earth this Year of 2009. Sincere Regards, Uwe...

2009 New Years Around the World

People around the world are starting to celebrate the New Year, 2009, as clocks beginning in Christmas Island heading west across the globe strike midnight. The first inhabitants on Earth to celebrate are located...

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