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New Year 43 Things 
 This social networking site allows registered users to post a list of 43 goals and comment on others' goals. (Registration not required to browse site.) Browse by user, goal, or geographic area. From the Robot Co-op, "a privately held start-up based in Seattle" that is "funded by Amazon.com." http://www.43things.com Topics: Internet Last updated Dec 14, 2005 Countdown to New Year
Count down to the New Year. Customize to your local time zone, or view multiple time zones at once. Party hat optional. http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/newyear.html Topics: Fashion, Holidays and Observances Individually, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Feature Stories: New Year's Resolutions Guide
This series of articles provides ideas for sticking to resolutions made for the new year. Includes general resolution advice, and strategies for weight loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. From the University of Maryland Medical Center. http://www.umm.edu/features/resolutions_guide.htm Topics: Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 20, 2005 The New Year's Day Parade, London
At noon on January 1, "more than 10,000 performers, representing over a dozen countries world-wide, assemble in the heart of London bringing music, merriment and laughter to the waiting crowds." The site features a history of the parade, photographs back to 1991, a list of current participants, and a map of the parade route. http://www.londonparade.co.uk/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 10, 2003 New Year's Resolution Week: Fun Facts and Figures
Information about New Year's traditions. Includes a brief history of New Year's resolutions, information about the celebration of new years in ancient cultures, global good luck traditions, a list of common resolutions, and the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns. From a company that provides materials and training for performance improvement. http://www.goalsguy.com/Events/n_facts.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 1, 2009 Times Square Alliance: New Year's Eve
This site provides information on the spectacular celebration of New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, on December 31. It includes facts on the construction and descent of the famous Waterford crystal ball, event fact sheets and schedules, and a FAQ filled with details on viewing areas, public facilities, vendors, transportation, history, and more. From the Times Square District Management Association. http://www.timessquarenyc.org/nye/nye.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 20, 2007 |
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