New Years

Every Monday Matters: What Matters Most?

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

At the end of 2009, don't you want to look back and see that you made a difference? That you matter? This is the first Monday of the New Year. Start it off by making a difference.

Friday Talking Points [59] -- New Year's Resolutions (For Democrats)

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.02.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Happy New Year 2009! Because I've always felt it is more amusing to make new year's resolutions that others should follow, today's Friday Talking Poin...

New Year's Wish: A National Boost Of Self-Esteem

Emme | Posted 02.02.2009 | Living


Emme

I've been thinking a lot about the connection between the state of our nation and how it relates to self esteem. Additionally, I cant help but think ...

Times Square bash left about 40 tons of trash

AP | CRISTIAN SALAZAR | Posted 02.02.2009 | Home


NEW YORK — One million revelers packed into Times Square plus a ton of confetti and countless noisemakers equals a whole lot of garbage _ about ...

Its 2009: Be Here Now!

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

Today is a very special day. It has never happened before and it will never happen again. And you have no idea what will come next! No matter how har...

Resolution for Evolution

Liane Weintraub | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living


Liane Weintraub

Since I've been an adult, I cannot think of a New Year that's been so universally anticipated... longed for, really.

Dozens die in nightclub fire in Bangkok

AP | DENIS D. GRAY | Posted 01.31.2009 | World


BANGKOK, Thailand — A fire swept through a high-class nightclub jammed with several hundred New Year's revelers early Thursday, killing at least...

New Year Celebrations In Much Of Arab World Cancelled

Gulfnews | Posted 01.31.2009 | World


Dubai: New Year celebrations in most parts of the Arab world have been cancelled in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip following...

A New Year's Resolution: 4 Tips for Writing Your Personal Commandments

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm doing a happiness project, and you could have one, too. Join in! Start your own! January 1 is a great time to try something new, to turn over a ne...

As Well As Can Be Expected

David Horton | Posted 01.29.2009 | Living


David Horton

On New Years Day, we think that we have got rid of all the things that made 2008 a bad year, and 2009, just like a new born baby, has endless potential for good, for refreshing the human spirit.

The Poet Behind "Auld Lang Syne"

John Lundberg | Posted 01.28.2009 | Style


John Lundberg

When you raise your glass to celebrate the New Year, you'll probably be reciting a poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. And this January, there will be another reason to remember Burns.

New Year's Cards Are the New Christmas Cards

Samara O'Shea | Posted 01.18.2009 | Style


Samara O'Shea

Christmas is all about faith, love, and joy -- not bad entities at all but a tall order to express -- whereas the New Year encompasses fresh beginnings and hope.

Friday Talking Points [55] -- "Bretton Woods II"? Not Quite.

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have to begin here today by stomping all over a cutesy term the media has come up with for the upcoming economic "summit" George W. Bush is holding ...

Respect: A New Year's Resolution

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Susan Smalley, Ph.D.

With the New Year approaching fast, this is a time of new beginnings, of resolutions, of fresh starts. Often we make lists of things we will do in th...