NEW YEAR 2012 News, Events, Jan 01, 2012

Last updated at 6:32 PM on 1st January 2012 Daily Mail Miss Strauv, 31, added: 'It was amazing. It is certainly the best way to start the new year.' Organisers revealed this was the fastest-selling eventso far, with participants coming from far and wide. Sarah Gardiner, who was in charge of the event, ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year 2012: Watch London's dazzling fireworks display as 250000 line the ... Mirror.co.uk In a first for the London's New Year celebrations, the pyrotechnics were fired from the clock to coincide with each strike of the bell, marking the start of 2012. There was a distinctly Olympian theme to the display on the River Thames with fireworks ... See all stories on this topic » Mirror.co.uk

New Year's Eve celebrations underway CBC.ca "Another year approaches its end, while we await a new one, with the trepidation, desires and expectations of always," Benedict said at the traditional New Year's Eve vespers service, as he delivered his homily from the central altar of St. Peter's ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Twitter meltdown as over 16000 Tweets a second are made in Japan as people ... The Daily Telegraph Time-lapse of the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour bringing in the year 2012. Produced by Adam Taylor Exclusive sneak peek at the New Years Eve light display set to excite revellers on the Harbour this New Years Eve. ... See all stories on this topic »

Fayetteville, Eastover celebrations ring in 2012 Fayetteville Observer "I'm looking forward to 2012," said Jennifer Pearson, who drove with a friend from Richmond County for the celebration. "New year, new me, new beginning." Several thousand people filled the park - twice. Before the midnight crowd showed up for live ... See all stories on this topic »

Saundersfoot New Year's Day swim's 1657 record turnout BBC News More than 1600 have braved the cold sea in a record turnout for a Pembrokeshire New Year's Day swim. The 28th year of the fancy dressevent in Saundersfoot took an Olympic theme to celebrate the 2012London games. To start the swim, local triathlete ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

President Ma's 2012 New Year's Day message Focus Taiwan News Channel And now we head shakily into a new century under the threat posed by the European debt crisis. Instead of downplaying it, I choose to be honest with the people: 2012 will be a difficult and critical year. We've got a lot of hard work ahead of us. ... See all stories on this topic » Focus Taiwan News Channel

New Year's wishlist: In 2012, people want the basics done right The Express Tribune Bilal (electrician): I wish that by the end of next year, my workshop exceeds my expectations and we shift into a bigger working place. Rezz Ali Shah (Rezz Events): Ten H belts, shoes, jeans and jackets and 100 fashion launches and shows. ... See all stories on this topic » The Express Tribune

New possibilities await Cherry Hill Courier Post As one year closes and another opens, it's only human nature to sneak a peek behind the curtain of upcoming events. Google “what's happening in 2012” and the first few pages of results feature more than enough content for even the most finicky of ... See all stories on this topic »

Resolutions versus meaningful expectations for your business Smart Business Network I trust that many of you will agree that we cannot control the events in the world, but we can control the manner in which we respond to events. So rather than talk about ourexpectations for the New Year, let's concentrate on ways that will assist you ... See all stories on this topic »

Big names, bigger franchises set for release in 2012 Times Daily By Sarah Carlson Movie studio executives likely made wishes for New Year's rather than resolutions, hoping for a better box office in 2012. That's because 2011's film lineup fell well short of studios' record expectationsand brought Hollywood to a ... See all stories on this topic » Times Daily

2 Days Out: Good Morning Iowa ABC News (blog) We love all the suggestions and tips we have received since we started…and all our new readers! Happy New Year! It's now 2012…although we've been covering the 2012election for months so it doesn't seem like such a big change. It's a somewhat light ... See all stories on this topic »

What 2012 holds for some of our officials (and ex-officials) Stabroek News By Stabroek staff | 0 Comments | Local | Sunday, January 1, 2012 Public life can be difficult for the most resilient among us, so as a lighthearted New Year's offering to some of our hard-working officials the Sunday Stabroek team has the whole of 2012 ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year heralds 'Olympian' hope for Gujarat Daily News & Analysis By Nikhilesh Pathak | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA The dawn of 2012 has brought lot of hopes and aspirations. Unprecedented amount of energy, enthusiasm and positives have been stored in the New Year. With London Olympics just over 200 days away, ... See all stories on this topic »

Alabama Voices: Mayor outlines projects on tap for 2012 Montgomery Advertiser These events give Montgomery priceless exposure and generate millions of travel dollars. This year, we'll open a championship caliber soccer complex, a multi-purpose facility for indoor events and unveil a new feature at Riverwalk Stadium. ... See all stories on this topic »

Countdowns go off without a hitch Bangkok Post Year-end countdown celebrations to welcome the New Year in Chon Buri and Bangkok went smoothly on the night of Dec 31, with no major incidents reported. Tens of thousands of partygoers attended the countdown party in Laem Bali Hai in Pattaya beach, ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 sizing up as unparalleled year in NC politics WRAL.com Both major parties have high expectations for November 2012 that should rev up their political bases. Republicans want to hold the Executive Mansion for the first time in 20years, retain control of the General Assembly and stop Obama from winning. ... See all stories on this topic »

8CN 2011 New England Boxing Awards 8countnews.com Worcester's Edwin Rodriguez has been a staple of ESPN and Showtime boxing over the past few years. 2012 might be the year we see him step onto the HBO stage and we'll see if he can draw their HD cameras to New England for some bouts. ... See all stories on this topic »

Editorial: A 2012 public policy wish list Newsday ... of the optimism that is one of our core strengths, just as many think thenew year holds more promise for them and their families. No one can predict the future, and surprising events will happen in 2012 that reshapeexpectations and agendas. ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday

2012: End of the World The Express Tribune The government has chalked out a new strategy for the repatriation of millions of Afghan refugees and set the year 2012 as the deadline for their departure from Pakistan. After mass panic among the gastronomically inclined, Pakistani authorities issued ... See all stories on this topic » The Express Tribune

Wishing on a star Malaysia Star I would like to see the new year bring about a positive change in attitudes from the athletes. Forget the officials and administrators who are only motivated by self-interest. Leave them alone with their perpetual bickering and politicking. ... See all stories on this topic » Malaysia Star

Last updated at 9:36 AM on 1st January 2012 Daily Mail As the New Year dawns, Victoria Pendleton will view the finishing line of her Olympic career through fearful eyes. For her, being an Olympic champion with eight track cycling world titles to her name will count for nothing from this moment on. ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Predictions for the 2012 NASCAR Season SpeedwayMedia.com (press release) With the turning of the calendar it brings a New Year and NASCAR season. Preseason testing at Daytona is just weeks away, meaning every team has begun to tact up a list of goals they'd like to have accomplished by Homestead in November. ... See all stories on this topic » SpeedwayMedia.com (press release)

New Year heralds 'Olympian' hope for Guj Daily Bhaskar Ahmedabad: The dawn of 2012 has brought lot of hopes and aspirations. Unprecedented amount of energy, enthusiasm and positives have been stored in the New Year. With London Olympics just over 200 days away, what are the chances of Gujarat's ... See all stories on this topic »

PM rings out bad year with pledge Calcutta Telegraph “A 'revolution of rising expectations', fostered by the extraordinary reach of the electronic media and the connectivity provided by new social networking platforms, has kept governments around the world on their toes. The task before us is clear. ... See all stories on this topic » Calcutta Telegraph

2012: England Celebrates The 200th Birthday Of Charles Dickens Forbes It is expected to be the largest such event ever staged of film and TV works based on or inspired by Dickens, according to its organizers. (Anew film based on Great Expectations is scheduled for release in 2012, and will star Ralph Fiennes and Helena ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes

Unfortunately, global threats don't need inventing TheDay.com So the new year has arrived and with it the countdown to Dec. 21, 2012. What's so significant about that date? Well, it's the first day of winter and four days from Christmas. More ominously for some, the ancient Mayan "long-count" calendar also ... See all stories on this topic »

Zany bacchanal: Scenes from downtown Houston's New Year's Eve Live celebration CultureMap Houston Amid singing pirates, Star Wars' storm troopers, chanting Hare Krishnas and time travel characters from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, a zany bacchanal worthy of Houston's quirky soul exceeded expectations of guests looking to ring in the New Year. ... See all stories on this topic » CultureMap Houston

The year the Rose Bowl came to Duke News & Observer Duke's football stadium, built twelve years earlier, was the largest in the South outside of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. And, as Wade noted in his invitation, "Our climate at New Year's is usually favorable for football." A day later, Locey accepted ... See all stories on this topic » News & Observer

Tycoons to take on crisis with investment The Korea Herald In the meantime, Samsung chairman Lee will officially outline his business scheme for2012 by making a speech at the group's New Year's greeting at the Shilla Hotel on Monday. It will be Lee's first appearance since he stopped making public appearances ... See all stories on this topic »

12 in 12: Meet the Journal's 12 to watch in 2012 Rapid City Journal Across the parking lot, Post 320 is also in the process of having an indoor facility built for year-round practice. "It couldn't have come at a better time," Pool said of the construction near Pete Lien Field. "It is exciting to get a new facility and ... See all stories on this topic » Rapid City Journal

A look at 2012 The Daily Advertiser So the new year will start with the economy climbing. Lafayette Parish was on pace to have more than $5 billion in sales in 2011, which would make it one of the highest years on record. National shopping and restaurant chains are seeing Lafayette as a ... See all stories on this topic »

Open Letter Daily Star Online It is our way of introducing a “new” generation of news makers in the new year. In their own words they express their highlights of the year gone by and share theirexpectations from the fans. Read on to find out what it is the artistes ask of you… ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year's Eve. Again. Edmonton Journal (blog) As an adult, I can honestly report that the most disappointing parties I have ever attended — and the most ghastly I have ever hosted — have beenNew Year's Eve events. Parenthood hasn't helped. Some holidays, like Halloween, Christmas, Chinese New ... See all stories on this topic » Edmonton Journal (blog)

2011`s events to remain in memory IPPmedia Though a handful of government officials were initially hesitant over the matter, the Head of State assured the public of his wish to make the commission formation part of celebrations of the 50 years of independence. As fresh as the New Year still was ... See all stories on this topic » IPPmedia

iTunes 12 Days of Christmas: Day 7 Excerpt: Top 10 Regions from Lonely ... Ottawa Citizen The switch to a new organization inevitably brings differences in culture, management style, and job expectations. The automotive industry faces a tougher year in 2012 than it has done this year, Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler told Reuters in an ... See all stories on this topic »

Online ads expected to thrive in 2012 DM News Under its new forecast, global advertising spending would expand from $464 [billion] thisyear to $486 [billion] in 2012, before picking up the pace with 5.2% growth in 2013 and another 5.8% increase in 2014. Strategic consulting firm Kantar Media has ... See all stories on this topic »

Trading Week Outlook: January 2 - 6 Seeking Alpha The first trading week of 2012 will kick-start the New Year with a sequence of important data from both sides of the Atlantic, giving traders an opportunity to compare economic conditions in the US and the Euro-zone, and to gauge the next moves by the ... See all stories on this topic »

Is Obama doomed in 2012? BBC News The odds are about even. So much depends on his opponent, the economy and his strategy. I will be following all three very closely, and you can read about first here. A Happy New Year to one and all! US President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Would Fernando Torres make it to Spain's Euro 2012 squad? bettor.com (blog) New team, new surroundings; he will take time to adjust, many said. Their fingers crossed, the Chelsea faithful hoped for it to be true. However, their wishes are as close to fulfillment as they were a year ago; 3 league goals in 28 appearances would ... See all stories on this topic »

Press digest Times of Malta NSBC says world leaders evoked 2011's events in their New Year's messages. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said dealing with Europe's debt crisis would bring its countries closer. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wished well being and prosperity ... See all stories on this topic »

Where's the party tonight? Times of India The urge to live up to social expectations at such parties leads to a lot of feminine heartburn. Thane's Jasmin Mani, who normally spends New Year's eve cribbing about how she doesn't have a social circle, grudgingly went on a hunt for an evening gown ... See all stories on this topic »

Intrust Bank Arena expects stronger, more diverse lineup in 2012 Kansas.com Boleski said he expects to end 2011 in the black, despite fewer events and a month that the arena sat empty. “We want big acts like all the citizens do,” Boleski told The Eagle. “We want the expectations to be high.” Boleski has heard the complaints: ... See all stories on this topic »

The year ahead: Economic outlook for Malaysia The Borneo Post Many events are mapped out for the year 2012 that will excite the market either directly or indirectly. This was indicated under Budget 2012 announced in October last year, with several key initiatives highlighted to flow into the year. ... See all stories on this topic »

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