New Year’s 2013: Spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky in cities around the world

By Emma Murphy

The world officially celebrated the arrival of 2013 with fireworks lighting up the sky over dozens of cities around the globe yesterday. Asian countries were the first to ring in the new year with big fireworks displays in Sydney, which centred on the harbour bridge. 1.5 million people were estimated to watch the event in the Australian city with more than 100,000 firework patterns, costing £4.2m. Also among the most spectacular celebrations was the one in New York’s Times Square in the United States, one of the last countries to welcome in 2013. The crowd of nearly 1 million revelers counted down the final seconds of 2012 as a brightly-lit 6-ton Waterford crystal ball dropped from atop its 130-foot pole, then flashed "2013." Meanwhile, Dubai marked the new year with a light show at the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. The Dubai show had projections on a 210-metre long screen and three elements - light, water and fire. The United Kingdom also welcomed 2013 with an incredible display of pyrotechnics and lights in its capital London. About 250,000 people gathered on the banks of the Thames to witness the fantastic firework display which followed the traditional counting down of the final seconds by Big Ben.

More than 1 billion people are expected to watch the firework display in New York's Times Square on TV or online.

The spectacular midnight fireworks display from Potts Point overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Fireworks over the Marina Bay in Singapore.

Fireworks explode over the Victoria Harbor to celebrate the 2013 New Year in Hong Kong.

Fireworks explode next to a lighthouse at Kap Arkona on the German island of Ruegen in the Baltic Sea on New Year's Eve.

People release balloons to celebrate the New Year's during an annual countdown ceremony produced by the Prince Park Tower Tokyo, flagship of the Prince hotel chain in Tokyo on January 1, 2013.

Revelers play with sparklers ahead of welcoming in the new year during the 2013 Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations, Scotland.

Fireworks at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Indonesians watch firework explode on New Year's eve in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Emma Murphy is a fashion fan. In her free time, she is fond of shopping. Her goal is to provide up-to-date fashion news and articles on celebrity clothing.

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New Year’s 2013: Justin Bieber flashes his rock-hard abs during New Year’s Eve concert in New York

By Henry Funk

Justin Bieber had an impressive performance in Times Square, taking the famous New Year's Eve 2013 stage and flashing his rock-hard abs for the world to see. Dressed in all black with a hooded leather vest and red kicks, the pop superstar demonstrated that he sure knew how to lead a party. He wished fans a “Happy New Year” multiple times with a genuine happiness of working on a holiday. The 18-year-old singer lifted up his T-Shirt and flaunted his slick six-pack midriff during his performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013. The heartthrob brought three songs from his album "Believe" to the Hollywood show at the studios of US channel CBS - “As Long As You Love Me” with Big Sean, “Beauty And a Beat” and an acoustic version of his massive hit single “Boyfriend”. Other stars to take the concert stage at the end of year included Taylor Swift, Psy and Carly Rae Jepsen. In the upcoming year of 2013, Justin Bieber plans on releasing an acoustic album, more touring, and even penetrating the movie industry.

Justin Bieber gave his fans exactly what they wanted when the singer lifted up his T-shirt, exposing his toned six- pack abs while performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013.

Justin Bieber tried out an acoustic treatment of his massive hit single “Boyfriend,” much to the delight of all in attendance.

The backing dancers for the set looked like they were loving their job with the 18-year-old superstar in a steamy hands-on dance routine.

Justin Bieber was also joined by Big Sean as the artist belted out a version of “As Long As You Love Me” on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013.

Justin Bieber had a busy and productive year in 2012. The "Boyfriend" singer promised plenty of surprises, but also more time with fans this year. He had big goals of releasing an acoustic album and shooting a new film in 2013. Last month, the Canadian sensation announced 30 North American dates to his ongoing Believe tour, which has been extended through August 2013. The teen idol is giving $1 from each ticket sold to Pencils of Promise, a charity that help build schools all over the world.

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Top 6 Luxury Hotels for 2012 Bucket List

By Phoenix Rose

If you are planning to find ideal places of ultimate nature, eco-friendly escapes while still enjoying luxury life, the following luxury hotels are a good recommendation. With breathtaking view of natural surroundings and standard and luxurious lodgings, they deserve to be in 2012 bucket list.

Remota is an ideal place of ultimate nature, eco-friendly escape. It is a green build and a luxury property. Guests can visit the Torres del Paine National Park, sail through the fjords, and drink cocktails in the evening before dinner.

Remota is the latest hotel project from the Chilean green architect Germàn del Sol.

Nestled alongside the original mill-pond in Brantôme, Le Moulin de l'Abbaye is known as the Venice of the Périgord. A picturesque small town Brantôme still retains the feel of small provincial French town. Guests can visit the historic sites, enjoy traditional French cuisine by River Dronne, or take part in sports activities like mountain biking, horsebacking, and kayaking.

Le Moulin de l'Abbaye is known as the Venice of the Périgord.

Château de la Treyne overlooks the Dorgogne River in southwest France, in the Quercy/Périgord region. The romantic castle offers standard to luxurious lodgings. Tourists can taste good food and wine, purchase fois gras and fromage in the bustling market towns of Sarlat and Cahors.

Château de la Treyne, Pouillac, France

L'Albereta is a charming 5-star resort in Franciacorta. This enchanting place is immersed in a large centries-old park. Blessed with mild and temperate climate, the region has many famous sparkling win markers.

L'Albereta, Franciacorta, Italy

Anemi Hotel is nestled on the island of Folengadros that has a distinctive and alluring beauty. The hotel offers breathtaking view of Karavostasi and the Aegean’s infinity blue. The 16-acre area has infinity pool, a restaurant, a pool bar, a fully equipped gym, and tennis courts.

Anemi Hotel has infinity pool, a restaurant, a pool bar, a fully equipped gym, and tennis courts.

The Relais Christine was built on the remains of the Abbey of the Grands-Augustins. The hotel is really delightful and discreetly luxurious. It preserves the intimacy of the private residence. There are a fitness room, an onsite spa, and sauna.

The Relais Christine is a beautiful period townhouse and a tranquil base for experiencing the civilized St-Germain lifestyle.

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Five Most Populous Islands on Earth

By Elisa Wasson

Here are five best populous islands in the world from different countries.

Santa Cruz Del Islote Island in Colombia is named the most densely populated island in the world. Located in the idyllic Caribbean, most of the activities are carried out off this tropical island. Residents have no electricity and fresh water must be shipped in by Colombian Navy ships to the island. Santa Cruz del Islote also has an island park in the size of a small tennis court. To get access to this crowded island, let's take the ferry from Tolu, Colombia.

Population: 1,247

People per square kilometer: 124,700

Migingo Island is situated in the middle of Lake Victoria. This fishing village is home to more than 400 residents. For a long time, Migingo Island has been famous for decades-old dispute over sovereignty between Kenya and Uganda.

Population: 400

People per square kilometer: 100,000

Many of towers in Hong Kong gather densely on the island of Ap Lei Chau just southwest of Hong Kong Island. Ap Lei Chau is well-known as the etymological source for the famous territory of Hong Kong. A winery is also built here.

Population: 86,782

People per square kilometer: 66,755

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Male, the capital city of Maldives, is one of Asia's top tourist destinations. Male is a small sized island of just a couple square miles which is full of people, offices and hotels.

Population: 103,693

People per square kilometer: 53,121

The United States once tested the nuclear weapons in the South Pacific on the Marshall Islands when residents were forced to move to Ebeye under the assistance of the United States.

Population: 15,000

People per square kilometer: 41,667

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Top Ten Beautiful But Deadly Flowers

By Elisa Wasson

Despite the beauty and color, some flowers and plants are extremely poisonous than they are seemingly harmless appearances. The plants contain fatal chemicals that may cause death or serious diseases when it comes in contact with human. Here we provide world’s most attractive but dangerous flowers.

Narcissus

This cheerful yellow flower is considered as a symbol of vanity, wealth and good fortune in many parts of the world. However, narcissus contains alkaloid poison lycorine which is actually mildly toxic if people eat them in large quantities. The initial symptoms are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Narcissus

Angel’s trumpet

Angel’s Trumpet has a variable amount of tropane alkaloids which can kill both humans and animals.

Water hemlock

The water hemlock has a toxic sap containing cicutoxin which causes very quick death with just a little amount of the extract.

Daphne

Daphne, also known as paradise plant or lady laurel, has mezerine and daphnin which can make humans and animals fall into a coma and even die.

Lily of the valley

Despite the beauty and harmless of Lily of the Valley, this plant is entirely poisonous. The toxin may cause cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and heartbeats to slow down.

Bushman’s poison

As the name says, this plant is quite poisonous due to the milky sap inside. The sap is widely used in smearing the tips of the arrows.

English yew

This is the most dangerous and poisonous plant in the world.

Snakeroot

The snakeroot is especially dangerous for cattle and sheep. Besides, it can cause sickness for human.

Moonseed

The seeds of this flower is extremely toxic, harmful and even fatal. It even causes sudden death and paralysis.

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Studying materials on education, Eric Giguere prefers reading and writing. In his spare time, Eric often joins literature clubs to share his interest with others.

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Universe’s Top Strangest Things

By Elisa Wasson

For some people, universe is nothing but white dots sprinkled across the night sky. For others, stars and galaxies are all they can think of. Universe is a weird and strange place which is full of puzzling and mysterious elements. Here are strangest and unexplainable occurrences of the space.

Life

Life is the result of energy and matter in the universe. However, only a few places have basic ingredients and conditions necessary for living. Until now, the recipe of living from the basic elements such as carbon, oxygen, phosphorus and carbon etc is still a scientific and prevailing mystery.

Life

Black Holes

Black hole is about 10,000 to 18 billion times heavier than the sun. The black hole is believed to gobble stars, dust and gas.

Dark Matter

Scientists say that just about 4 percent of stars, comets, galaxies and asteroids are known. The other 96 percent of them is invisible.

Planets

It may sound strange that the planet in which we are living is still a mysterious unit of the universe. The formation of gas, dust and rocky into planet is unexplainable.

Hypervelocity Stars

Hypervelocity star exists only one in 100 millions stars. In 2005, the first "hypervelocity" star was discovered which traveled at the speed of 530 miles per second.

Neutrinos

Neutrinos originate from both living and exploring stars and the Big Bang.

Dark Energy

Dark energy still confuses not only human beings and scientists as well. The dark energy is said to push the galaxies in space farther away from each other.

The Universe

Universe – the source of energy, living and matter – is a great and ultimate mystery itself.

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I am 25 years old, and I study materials on education, likes reading and writing. In free time, I often join literature clubs and share my interest with others.

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