The Pacific Ocean island nation of Kiribati was the first country to celebrate New Year's Day 2008 earlier today.
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Australia has begun ushering in the new year with spectacular fireworks displays. In Sydney, about 1.5 million people gathered to watch the traditional New Year's Eve fireworks around Sydney Harbour.
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Parents’ uneasiness about Chinese lead recalls may have affected week before Christmas sales --- But many US consumers still unaware about where toys are made.
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Four by six-inch digital prints through HP's Snapfish service now have an everyday low price of 9 cents a print(1) - providing consumers with an easy and more affordable way of preserving favorite moments from 2007 and the New Year memories to come.
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The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO) will present its first concerts in the year 2007 with the world-famous Spanish tenor José Carreras. Hailed as one of the world's top 'Three Tenors', Carreras will be singing a number of songs and arias around the theme of love, with guest conductor David Giménez on the podium and a guest appearance by Italian cross-over soprano Giorgia Fumanti.
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The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) celebrates the New Year with a free organ concert by one of the world's most respected organists, Guy Bovet, on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in the spectacular Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, E. 9th St. and Superior Ave. in Downtown Cleveland. Bovet is revered as much for his wit and ability to engage audiences as his mastery and vast repertoire, which includes works by Liszt, Ravel, Alain and others.
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Pig: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007: People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. For Pig Year people, there is no left or right and there is no retreat. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty.
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Bay Area residents and visitors of all ages were invited to participate in the timehonored Japanese tradition of striking a temple bell to mark the end of the year and welcome the new at the Asian Art Museum's 21st Annual Japanese New Year Bell Ringing Ceremony on Sunday, December 31 beginning in Samsung Hall.
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Dynamic and Delicious Japanese New Year Celebration at the Asian Art Museum SAN FRANCISCO, CA DECEMBER 4, 2006: To celebrate the New Year, the Asian Art Museum invites everyone to participate in its annual Japanese Mochi Pounding Party on Saturday, January 6, beginning at 12:00 noon. In Japan,
mochi (sticky rice dumpling) is a tasty treat made in recognition of special occasions and is commonly eaten during the New Year.
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Many of us get together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays and the new year. It's a time to reflect and give thanks. It's also a time to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
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