New Year's 2009 Fireworks World-Wide

Millions of people across the world rang in the new year last night, and fireworks tended to be the celebration of choice for most cities, large and small. Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand were two of...

First baby of 2009 born in New Jersey

The New Years baby of 2009, the first one born in this new year was in Livingston New Jersey, and seems to have claimed the title by one precious minute."Edgar Rafael Moreno was born at one second past midnight, says spokeswoman Sally Malech. He's the first child of Edgar...

What drops from the Sky on New Years? You will be Surprized!

In the United States most viewers watch the Ball drop in New York City but for many small towns other objects are dropped at the stroke of Midnight.  In Atlanta, for example, the Giant peach descends down a...

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...

Dubai Ruler orders cancellation of all New Year celebrations

His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the cancellation of all forms of celebrations marking the New Year in Dubai emirate,...

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2009

T'is the season for New Year's Resolutions, and year after year the same popular goals pop up on our to-do lists.  What are the 10 most popular resolutions for 2009? Here they are - you can put them in...

How To Build The Perfect New Years Outfit - Female Edition

New Years is coming, and if you're like most people I know; you're planning to party hard and look damn good in the process. Thankfully, demiCouture.ca has provided us with the exact formula to create the perfect outfit! There are a few things you can do to to make the...

How To Build The Perfect New Years Outfit - Male Edition

New Years is coming, and if you’re like most people I know; you’re planning to party hard and look damn good in the process. Thankfully, demiCouture.ca has provided us with the exact formula to create the...

Australia, Asia first to welcome 2008

As North America revs up for New Years parties other parts of the world are already revving down. "Millions of revellers rang in the new year with fireworks and parties stretching into the wee hours of 2008,...

Tistory- Blog for the New Generation

December 12th, 2006- Seoul- South korean company Daum Communication and Tattertolls.com finally opened the blog service "Tistory" to all users."Tistory" is a different blog service than any other services, the company said. "Tistory" hasfree to decorate their own blog and...

All kinds of reasons to go out on New Year's

"Top-notch local country act Ruby Dee & the Snakehandlers and a burlesque revue are on the bill at waterfront spot Highway 99 ($10)."

Mayor, City Prepare For First Night - News

"NewsCenter 5's Diolinda Vaz reported Thursday that with warmer-than-usual weather in the forecast, city officials expect a large turnout. Mayor Tom Menino joked, saying he expected "a gazillion" people this year."

New Years Booty at Treasure Chest Bingo

"I have to admit, I have always loved venturing out to the Treasure Chest Bingo parlor on Bath Road. Heck, Ive loved to get my dab-on since Grade 4 French class. Despite the fact that they put the kibosh on the chain-smoking, there is still something ultimately satisfying...

Aussies Party Amid Heavy Police Presence (AP)

AP - A heart of red lights pulsed on Sydney's landmark Harbor Bridge on Saturday night as tens of thousands of people crowded around the harbor for a glimpse of spectacular fireworks shows ushering in 2006.

Security Tight at New Year's Celebrations (AP)

AP - A pulsing heart of red lights shone from Sydney's Harbor Bridge early Sunday as tens of thousands watched fireworks ushering in the new year. Revelers around the world began partying, visited places of worship and gathered with family to welcome 2006.

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