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January 1st, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
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Pamela Owen and Anna Edwards
Last updated at 11:38 AM on 1st January 2012
Revellers across the world are
celebrating the end of 2011 and starting to see in 2012 with spectacular
fireworks displays which lit up the night skies.
In London a dazzling fireworks display attracted thousands of people who clamoured to see the impressive display.
The
London Eye and Big Ben were the focal point for the pyrotechnics, which
London Mayor Boris Johnson said would be a fitting way to mark the
start of an extraordinary year for the city.
Scroll down to watch a video of the fireworks in London
LONDON: Fireworks light up the sky and Big Ben just after midnight
LONDON: 2012 starts with a bang as spectacular fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye on the South Bank of the Thames in the capital at midnight
LONDON: The dazzling display lasted for around 15 minutes in the capital
LONDON: The fireworks heralded the start of an exciting year for the capital, which will host the Olympic games
There
were some 12,000 fireworks, producing 50,000 projectiles, launched
during the display, which is triggered by Big Ben’s chimes and lasted
for around 15 minutes.
Mr Johnson had promised a ‘glittering’ show to highlight the exciting events that 2012 promised.
The
Mayor of London’s office said the display was the result of 12 months
of planning. A crew of 306 has been working on the site since Boxing
Day, with 1,803 staff – including stewards – on duty on the night
itself.
There were 30
tonnes of equipment on the three fireworks barges on the river ready for
the display, which was triggered by GPS to the chimes of Big Ben.
The
start of the London fireworks was accompanied by a recording of the
moment the capital learned it would host next summer’s Olympic and
Paralympic Games.
LONDON: Welcome to 2012! The show had an Olympian theme
LONDON: The display was the result of 12 months of planning with a crew of 306 working on the site since Boxing Day
LONDON: Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: ‘Our New Year fireworks were a brilliant start to a spectacular year.’
There was a distinctly Olympian theme
to the display on the River Thames with fireworks launched over the
London Eye in the shape and colours of the Olympic rings. The
accompanying soundtrack saw Chariots of Fire kick off a medley of
London-themed songs.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: ‘Our New Year fireworks were a brilliant start to a spectacular year.
‘This is just the beginning – as the
eyes of the world turn to London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games,
there will be amazing events across the capital up to, during and beyond
a summer like no other.’
LONDON: Fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament
LONDON: The new year will host the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Games
LONDON: Thousands lined up against the banks so they could watch the show
LONDON: Crowds gathered on Westminster Bridge in central London as they wait for New Years Eve fireworks to be set off
Revellers had travelled to London from around the world to welcome in 2012 and were thrilled by the dazzling display.
Horst Ritter, 41, an IT worker from
Frankfurt, Germany, said: ‘It was really fantastic, it was better than
expectations. Absolutely a great start to 2012.
‘The weather was fine and everything was perfect. Thank you to London for the great fireworks.’
Amy Malan, 32, a housewife from
California, said: ‘It was one of the best displays we have ever seen. It
was more than we expected, so amazing.
‘It was such a brilliant start to 2012, they were just never-ending, so great.’
London-themed songs accompanied the
fireworks, which were expected to be watched on television by millions
of people around the world.
SCOTLAND: Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle during celebrations to mark the new year at the Hogmanay street party
EDINBURGH: Fireworks explode over Ethe Castle during the Hogmanay street party celebrations as the clock hit 12 last night
EDINBURGH: Crowds fill Princess Street as a huge party gets underway to mark the start of the New Year
EDINBURGH: Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle last night as Scotland marks the start of 2012. An estimated 80,000 people were partying in the city centre
EDINBURGH: Revellers watch on as fireworks go off over Edinburgh Castle at 12 as the city marks the New Year
Sean Ingles, 23, had travelled from New Orleans in Louisiana to bring in the New Year in Edinburgh.
He said: ‘I came with my dad who is
originally from here, he moved to the States about 25 years ago and he
brought us home for the good times.
‘We came here just for Hogmanay, it’s been great. I’ve met all kinds of great people in the crowd, it’s just been fantastic.
‘The atmosphere is brilliant, I feel
right at home. New Orleans is such a friendly city and Scotland is very
much the same. It was definitely worth the trip.’
NORTHUMBERLAND: Tar Barrels are lit in readiness for the traditional Allendale New Year Tar Barrel Parade in Allendale, Northumberland to mark
NEW YORK:Lady Gaga performs onstage during the New Year’s Eve celebration as seen from the balcony of the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square
LAS VEGAS: Fireworks burst over the Las Vegas Strip in the early minutes of New Year’s Day 2012
NEW YORK: Confetti flies over Times Square as the clock strikes midnight during the New Year’s Eve celebration
BRAZIL: Fireworks explode over the Copacabana during new year beach celebrations in Rio de Janeiro
BRAZIL: Celebrations on the Copacabana as fireworks light up the sky at 12. Brazil was one of the last countries to see in the New Year
BRAZIL: Fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro
BRAZIL: As fireworks go off on the Copacabana, this new year reveller celebrates the start of 2012 in the sea. Over three million people attended the New Year’s Eve festivities in Rio
Newlyweds Rob and Claire Atkins, from Nottingham, said the party had been the perfect end to the perfect year.
Mrs Atkins, 31, said: ‘We got married
earlier this year so 2011 has been brilliant, we like to think we’re
carrying on the celebrations tonight.’
Some 3,000 police officers are on
duty overnight to deal with the crowds who have descended on the
capital, not only on the banks of the Thames to watch the fireworks but
also in Trafalgar Square.
Some were stationed on podiums to give them a bird’s-eye view of any troublemakers in the crowds.
LITHUANIA: Fireworks light the sky above the Cathedral square in Vilnius during the New Year celebrations
GERMANY: Fireworks explode over the Quadriga statue on top of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at midnight
PORTUGAL: Fireworks light up the sky above the Funchal bay in Funchal, Madeira Island
PORTUGAL: Fireworks explode during the year end celebrations over the Funchal city bay in Madeira island
SWITZERLAND: Fireworks light the sky above the Grossmuenster church in Zurich
SWITZERLAND: A reveller writes 2012 with a sparkler as they welcome in the new year in Verbier, Swizerland
VIENNA: The number 2012 is written with sparklers during a long exposure in front of St Stephen’s Cathedral during New Year’s Eve celebrations
BEIJING: The Circular Mound is illuminated with a
variety of colourful lights as China celebrates 2012 at the Temple of
Heaven Park
MOSCOW: Thousands of people watched the fireworks explode during the new year’s day celebration on Red Square
More than a million people gathered at mass at vantage points along the harbour to watch the pyrotechnics display in Sydney.
This year’s theme was ‘Time to Dream’
and it is hoped it will help inspire those who have had a particularly
bad 2011 to look forward to the year ahead.
Some
of the fireworks exploded into shapes of clouds – because every one has
a silver lining – and a series of colourful lights were beamed into the
centre of the bridge forming an ‘endless rainbow’.
SINGAPORE: Spectacular scenes could be seen from across the city as fireworks exploded over Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations
NATO: Troops from the US led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and service members dance during their celebrations
MALAYSIA: Fireworks display near the country’s landmark Petronas twin towers during the New Year celebrations as the clock strikes 12
KUALA LUMPUR: Three women, who wore illuminated bunny ears to get into the spirit
Thousands
of people in Tokyo released balloons carrying hand-written wishes for
the New year and in Hong Kong huge crowds turned out to witness the
countdown which was illuminated by numbers on the side of a skyscraper.
Taiwan celebrated by lighting up the world’s second-tallest building, Taipei 101 with a display of fireworks.
The New Year’s Eve party on the island of Samoa started a whole day earlier than normal after the
South Pacific nation moved 24 hours into the future, making it the
first to see in the new year.
People began celebrating as soon as
the clocked ticked over from Thursday, December 29, skipping Friday and
moving straight onto Saturday, December 31 at 12.01am.
PHILIPPINES: A huge fireworks and water fountain display marks the New Year at Manila’s Rizal Park
GERMANY: Fireworks explode before New Year celebrations over the ‘Golden Victoria’ on top of Berlin’s landmark victory column
Samao
and neighbouring Tokelau lie near the date line in the Pacific Ocean
and both islands decided to realign themselves from the Americas side to
the Asia side in order to be more in line with major trading partners.
It is hoped the move will help improve the economy.
Pools and beaches have been packed with Samoans and tourists who are keen to be the first to celebrate rather than the last.
TAIWAN: Colourful fireworks explode from the
country’s tallest skyscraper Taipei 101 and light up the night sky as
the country celebrates the start of 2012
SYDNEY: Thousands of people gathered to watch the impressive display as Australia welcomed in the New Year
AUSTRALIA: A red hue lights up the sky over the Sydney Opera House. More than a million people gathered to watch and then celebrate 2012
AUSTRALIA: People celebrate New Year’s Day on Bondi Beach today only hours after over one and a half million people lined Sydney Harbour vantage points to watch a spectacular pyrotechnic display usher in 2012
Elsewhere
across globe millions of people are preparing to say goodbye to a year
that saw mass uprisings in several Arab countries, the deaths of Osama
Bin Laden, Muammar Gaddafi and Kim Jong-Il.
It
was also a year of economic turmoil which saw an endless string of
natural disasters that devastated several countries across the world.
Samoans celebrated New Year’s Eve first this year, left, rather than last, after they skipped Friday altogether and a woman, right, celebrates in Sydney
Indian students in Ahmadabad show off placards as they prepare to welcome in the New Year
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Where are our moaning green people? Fireworks are a moment on the eye but a degree celsius in terms of global warming – and the poor polar bears don’t even get to see the spectacular pyrotechnic display before their iceberg melts and they are lost for ever.
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Whatever the miseries of this world, I don’t believe one person, or one country, will ever be able to change things and make everything perfect. So please, can we just have one day where as many people as possible on this planet can come together to celebrate, and be happy that they are here, and alive to see the start of a brand New Year!
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Moan moan moan, whinge whinge whinge. I assume all the people complaining about the cost didn’t buy any Christmas presents for anyone this year, as doing nice things for people is a waste of money, and you probably didn’t watch any TV as the license fee is money you could use to buy potatoes and I expect you’re sitting there now, aren’t you, huddled over a candle in a pair of fingerless gloves muttering to yourselves. Why don’t you save money by getting rid of your internet connection – is it really that vital to have internet access so you can come on here and moan? And a very happy new year for everybody else who somehow managed to enjoy themselves last night!
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I don’t really get people who are complaining, I pay tax, alot of tax like most working people do and for once I’m so glad it was spent on making Briton look great. I’m sick of turning on the new and seeing people that sit on there ass all day doing nothing getting paid by our tax can they have no drive and ambition ! Benefit. I don’t mind paying to people who need them, I really don’t but there is sooooo much money that is thrown away on benefits and other crazy stuff, it’s about time we spent money on having a good time. Why can’t we put on a show to impress ? Money well spent !!! Briton is an amazing country and lastnight I was proud to be British.
Stop complaining and smile happy new year everyone
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The firework display in London was fantastic and a good rival to Sydney’s this year. All my family are looking forward to the Queen’s Diamond Jubliee and The Olympics very much and it will be a great year for our country. While we may be struggling economically, it was a good morale booster to see the fabulous fireworks and well done to all the people involved for putting on such a magnificent display.
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I wonder how people without food and shelter across the world view the fact of so many millions of pounds going up in smoke. Not such a good omen for the New Year.
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For once I was absolutely proud of London’s fireworks. After seeing Sydneys in 2000 it was difficult to compare London to Sydney but hey! last night was just AMAZING! It gave me faith that they MAY actually be able to make us proud for the Olympics.
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Watching the display last night on the BBC I thought there are bound to be miserable people for whom this is all too much. On looking at the red arrowed comments it seems they have all come here to grumble as they usually do. The display was fantastic one of the best I have ever seen. Well done London.
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Pete, Brighton – Well you have one reason to celebrate the new year having learnt a new word. Now, off to counselling with you. You certainly sounds like you need it – and it might actually do you some good.
– ER, London, 1/1/2012 11:16……………………………………Physician, heal thyself !
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It’s a fact that we are in the mess we are in by Having our Cake, Eating it and then borrowing to buy more cake – its not sour grapes to say we are in debt and can’t afford ‘another slice’ just yet. Celebrate yes, have a good time and be positive but please do not try to justify such an extravagance. Happy New Year Everyone, be safe, be good and above all be yourself.
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