NEW YEAR 2012 News, Events, Jan 02, 2012

Some bold predictions for 2012 Fox News Rory McIlroy struggles a bit in 2012 after enormous expectations and celebrity status. - People continue to complain about long putters, but nothing happens because they are completely legal and that will never change. - Major winners - Masters (Adam ... See all stories on this topic »

New Year's Day fishing best way to begin 2012 Cody Enterprise And if temps do climb above the freezing mark, there is usually a strong wind associated with the event, which does not make fishing necessarily fun. However, Jan. 1, 2012, was one of those winter days when the ambient temperature rose above the ... See all stories on this topic »

Austerity Reigns Over Euro Zone as Crisis Deepens New York Times In fact, economists and strategists on both sides of the Atlantic have been steadily ratcheting down their growth expectations for 2012. “Europe is likely to have a meaningful recession in 2012,” said Tobias Levkovich, Citigroup's chief equity ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

World's papers express hopes and fears for 2012 BBC News In addition to events in Egypt, Yemen, Algeria and perhaps Jordan and Iraq, "all eyes are set on what will happen next in Syria", the paper says. Syria's government-owned Al-Thawrah says people across the country "look forward to a new year full of ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Tomahawk Residents Ring In The New Year With The 7th Annual Polar Plunge WSAW As 2012 rolls in, the New Year means one thing to a few brave souls, the annual Polar Plunge in Tomahawk. It may seem crazy to some, but those involved say the event is well worth the hard work it takes to make it happen. Chad Grube, one of the event ... See all stories on this topic »

2012: Predicting the future, with hindsight CNN By Todd Leopold, CNN What will the new year hold? Will history repeat itself? It's impossible to say. Here's a look at the impact of events big and small that occurred decades ago. (CNN) -- Fifty years ago this new year, on March 2, 1962, ... See all stories on this topic »

Big Picture: Notes on how to be a critic Albany Times Union (blog) Most often, you go to arts events — plays, concerts, exhibitions — because you're a fan or read something in a review or ad or heard something from a friend that made you want to go. So you have expectations that can be based on a history with an ... See all stories on this topic »

Shanaze Reade: 'My head got swayed and I thought I was a rock star' The Guardian "I can't wait for the opportunity," the 23-year-old BMX cyclist says again, expanding on her expectations for an Olympic year which could make up for the disappointment she suffered in 2008. "I do see 2012 as a fantastic opportunity because some people ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

A 2012 public-policy wish list Newsday ... of the optimism that is one of our core strengths, just as many think the new 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

New Year's fete may get reprise The State The outcome “was definitely better than our expectations,” said attorney Charles Appleby, one of the organizers of the event. Meanwhile, the party on the street didn't slow down the party inside Mac's on Main a few blocks north of the outdoor gathering ... See all stories on this topic » The State

A Look Back At New Year's Celebrations Jamestown Post Journal We will all need to act as role models so our entire community sees and meets theexpectations developed for our community. We thoroughly need to, and have the ability to, navigate our course in and around this economic tide. As we move into 2012let's ... See all stories on this topic »

Last updated at 6:41 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-sellingevent so far, with participants coming from far and wide. Sarah Gardiner, who was in charge of the event, ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

One Day Out: Good Morning Iowa ABC News (blog) Santorum: GMI was also at Santorum's events yesterday in Sioux City, Orange City, and Rock Rapids: Leaving his second campaign event on New Year's Day, Rick Santorum responded to a dig thrown his way by the campaign's front-runner, Mitt Romney, ... See all stories on this topic »

Five Themes for 2012 Business Insider But the media attention has focused much more on the crisis in Europe, leaving China's bear market as a “page two” event. If more attention is given to China in 2012, it could significantly affect the trading environment for these stocks, ... See all stories on this topic »

Cross Country Skiing: Ready to rock at Black Mountain Lewiston Sun Journal In the Lewiston/Auburn area, the temperature on New Year's Day pushed 45 degrees. But for the second consecutive year, weather or not, this major national event will go on at the venerable ski area. And thanks to increased snow-making, ... See all stories on this topic »

Former UK Representative to the United Nations, Sir Emyr Jones Parry, says ... WalesOnline Events, including an earthquake in Christchurch and an explosion in the nuclear plant in Fukushima, shaped 2011 more than prophesies. So it's a bit of a mug's game to look into the crystal ball to see what the New Year may bring internationally. ... See all stories on this topic »

Joy will be in short supply in 2012 shropshirestar.com Two events in 2012 will, or should, bring much needed cheer to Britain. The Olympic Games are coming to these shores for the first time in over 60 years. That will be a great jamboree. The same can be said for the Queen's Diamond jubilee. ... See all stories on this topic » shropshirestar.com

New Year rocks at Rhythm and Vines' 'mini city' Gisborne Herald Although the sky opened up for most of the night, some festival-goers had their shirts off by the time the clock struck 2012. Mr Pinkham said the festival overall had far exceeded his expectations. “The punters have been generally very well behaved ... See all stories on this topic »

The Morning Swim Show, Jan. 2, 2012: John Lohn and Peter Busch Recap 2011 and ... SwimmingWorldMagazine.com 2012 -- now that the expectations are there, she's gotta deliver. John Lohn: There's no more sneaking up on anybody. There's no more - well she's the young female, what can she do? The expectations now are huge, there is gonna be more pressure. ... See all stories on this topic »

MÜSİAD: Economy ready to face 'tough year' ahead, grow by 4 pct Today's Zaman MÜSİAD shared its market expectations for the new year along with the results of a recent poll conducted among MÜSİAD member businesses at a press conference on Monday. Speaking at the event, Vardan ruled out “poor” growth estimates made for the... See all stories on this topic »

Sugar Bowl Notebook: New Year's Day MGoBlue The evening featured a team-only event at Red Fish Grill on Bourbon Street. On the heels of two very busy days to end 2011, Team 132 eased into 2012 as its first activity did not begin until 11 am Practice was yet again held indoors, ... See all stories on this topic » MGoBlue

Courage and creativity needed Luton Today “The Forum is re-energising Get Britain Trading for 2012 and we are again asking our members to tell us their fears, hopes and expectations for the year ahead. “The results will be published early in the new year, when we hope events such as the ... See all stories on this topic »

PM Lee: Take coming slowdown in stride AsiaOne By Kenneth Lim Singapore has to take the expected economic slowdown in 2012 in its stride, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said a day after delivering a sobering New Year message. 'I think that the economy goes up, goes down, we have to take it in our ... See all stories on this topic » AsiaOne

SURVEY: Brazil 2011 Inflation Likely To Surpass Government Target NASDAQ By Rogerio Jelmayer SAO PAULO -(Dow Jones)- The New Year could begin with some bad news for the Brazilian Central Bank, with price data showing the 2011 inflation rate tipping over the limit of the country's target range for the year. ... See all stories on this topic »

Winter Classic, not world juniors, captures US imagination National Post (blog) There are now rumblings that the NHL is considering a four-pack of outdoor games to be played on New Year's Day in the future. The NBA, afraid of losing more of its TV audience to hockey, is said to be exploring the idea of staging its own outdoor game ... See all stories on this topic » National Post (blog)

3 new wineries coming to area Windsor Star Besides three new wineries in the months ahead, O'Brien has heard talk of prospects for more in the future. For now, he said he's looking to terrific weather in the new year. "I'd love to predict we're going to have a hot, dry growing season in 2012." See all stories on this topic »

Avoid mid caps & sectoral calls; go for a bottom-up approach in stocks mydigitalfc.com The above events can also improve FII inflows to India, which can work in favour of the bulls. So, what should be the approach to equity play in the New Year? Would you advise investors to stay with large caps or get a little adventurous with even ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 and fresh political strategies in Rivers The Nation Another year is here. Will 2012 just inherit the ugly parts of 2011? Are Nigerians likely to heave a sigh of relief? Our correspondents in Rivers and Kaduna states project into the new year in the light of the peoples' expectations. ... See all stories on this topic »

Four monstrously big British heavyweights are the catalyst for Maloney's 2012 ... On The Beak British fight promoter Frank Maloney has one main New Year's resolution… to further showcase his increasing stable of heavyweight boxers, all of whom are in action on January 21 at the Liverpool Olympia. Headlining the event is David Price, ... See all stories on this topic »

OUR VIEW: We must sharpen our focus in 2012 Utica Observer Dispatch By Anonymous As we begin the fresh New Year, the Mohawk Valley has a lot to look forward to: we are situated in a beautiful spot at the foot of the Adirondacks with plenty of natural resources, cultural offerings, great food and friendly people. ... See all stories on this topic »

Here's to the Ladies and Their Futures in 2012 HorseRaceInsider.com NEW ORLEANS (Sunday, January 01, 2012) – Ladies came first at Fair Grounds onNew Year's Eve – several hours before fireworks lit up the Crescent City skyline that silhouettes the picturesque backdrop of the nation's third oldest Thoroughbred oval. ... See all stories on this topic »

New York Knicks: Why Other NBA Teams Should Fear the New-Look Knicks Bleacher Report There may not have been a lot of opportunity for him to put in work at team-sanctioned events during the offseason and preseason, but the lockout didn't put a damper on Carmelo Anthony's preparation for the 2011-2012 campaign. ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Tycoons to take on crisis with investment AsiaOne In the meantime, Samsung chairman Lee will officially outline his business scheme for 2012 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 » AsiaOne

Sensex may hit 12k-15k, enter India in 6-9 months: Faber Moneycontrol.com Q: What are the expectations you would have of 2012 from equity markets given how bad last year was for equities worldwide? A: We have to clarify the statement about how bad it was for equities worldwide because the US market was flat and it ... See all stories on this topic »

'A sense of Shalom for all' Williamsport Sun-Gazette As the new year begins, it brings with it an opportunity for reflection on the events of the previous year and also time to dream and hope about the year that lies ahead. Sun-Gazette staffers spent the past few weeks talking with people throughout the ... See all stories on this topic »

Positively glad to be done with dismal 2011 Austin American-Statesman With a new year comes new possibility. It's why we make resolutions. And just as resolutions can be more than half-hearted promises we make ourselves, optimism can make expectations real. Sixty-two percent of Americans told the AP-GfK that they were ... See all stories on this topic » Austin American-Statesman

Countdowns go off without a hitch Bangkok Post Fireworks light up the sky during the New Year celebrations in front of the CentralWorld shopping centre at Ratchaprasong intersection. Theevent concluded without violent incidents. THITI WANNAMONTHA Tens of thousands of partygoers attended the ... See all stories on this topic » Bangkok Post

1650 swimmers enjoy chilly Saundersfoot dip Western Telegraph A record-breaking number of 1657 sporting swimmers triumphed over rain, chilly seas and quite a few hangovers to welcome 2012 at Saundersfoot's annual New Year's Day Swim. They pulled out all the stops in the fancy-dress stakes to celebrate the London... See all stories on this topic »

Xclusive Luminaries — an exclusive affair Jamaica Observer "We brought on a new title sponsor this year, Ciroc vodka — which has Sean 'Diddy' Combs as its ambassador — so that brought a superstar feel to the event." The high-end soiree lived up to the promoters' expectation, as it brought out some of Jamaica ... See all stories on this topic »

City a party hotspot as students set to return Lancashire Evening Post Mr Beveridge said many people had been put off coming into the city centre on New Year's Eve by taxis hiking fares for the evening. He said the 1100 revellers which passed through the nightclub's doors on Saturday night exceeded expectations. ... See all stories on this topic » Lancashire Evening Post

2012: Expectations Etc. « The Communist Daily By timthesocialist Good morning to all, and a very happy new year as well! ... 2012 Elections in the US. This November millions of Americans will go to the polls to vote for their congressional representatives, their senators, local measures, and of course for the next president of the US. The GOP primary contest is just getting ... Don't believe everything you hear coming out of the news on these countries, take it all with a grain of salt. 6. ... What major events are you looking forward to/dreading in 2012? ... The Communist Daily

Expectations on the Rise as London 2012 Looms Closer | The ... When Big Ben strikes midnight to ring in the New Year, no one will feel the ... the marquee event of the summer of 2012, a sporting festival that will put London at ... www.thejakartaglobe.com/sports/expectations.../488094

Den Tandt: political expectations and predictions for 2012 Michael Den Tandt expresses his political expectations for the year ahead, ... Mulcair will become the new leader of the NDP and Leader of the Official Opposition. .... with bullets on New Year's Eve · Your guide to 2012 Polar Bear Swim events ... www.vancouversun.com/news/Tandt+political.../story.html

Expectations for the new year » Local News » Weatherford Democrat Expectations for the new year ... Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but here's hoping that 2012 brings a county budget that is reviewed .... Events by eviesays.com ... weatherforddemocrat.com/local/.../Expectations-for-the-new-y...

New consoles have video gamers reaching next level of ... That's precisely why 2012 will be a critical year for gaming. ... Cheap vodka may result in more than a bad New Year's hangover, British officials warn. ...

  

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