Businesses ringing in a new year
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The holiday shopping season ended better than it started, and most retailers are on track to meet humble sales goals, though many hope for an extra boost the week after Christmas as consumers cash in gift cards.
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It was something not seen in Baghdad since before the 2003 invasion Â people publicly welcoming a new year with singing, dancing and alcohol-fueled revelry. The ballrooms of two landmark hotels Â the Palestine and the Sheraton Â were full of people for the first New Year's Eve celebrations after four years of violence that has bloodied Iraq.
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If you have some time between now and your New Year&#39;s Eve celebrations, try to focus on some financial issues. Can&#39;t think of any matters you need to take care of before the end of the year?
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The New Year Honours list is crammed with household names from Olympic athletes to showbusiness celebrities and business high flyers.
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The holidays give the coffeehouse's sales a boost.
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Millions of people across the UK celebrate the New Year, with the biggest events in London and Edinburgh.
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone has launched a string of celebrations coinciding with Lunar New Year, his latest effort to build stronger economic and cultural links with China.
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Expect this New Year to be really hot and sizzling.
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Making a resolution to hit the gym more often is a great way to ring in the New Year -- but don't overdo it, advises the professional society for UK managers of sports and fitness centers.
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Things aren't as bad as you think heading into the new year.
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1. With the coming of the New Year, two significant developments in the world of commerce and industry open themselves to India. Both are connected with the world trading order, of which India is a part: one
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People welcoming the new year in Cardiff also mark the start of the city's centenary and half-centenary celebrations.
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A new year is just around the corner. Is your portfolio ready?
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The familiar sound of ringing bells announces the beginning of a Christmas -time tradition. Christmas shoppers are once again reminded by the Salvation Army
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&#39;Tis the season of the holiday party, that sitcom land of eggnog, tipsy co-workers, and family stress. It&#39;s also a time when many stalk a new job.
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With both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve falling on a Sunday this year, revelers in many states will have to stock up a day early if they want to celebrate at home by raising a glass of champagne or some well-aged scotch.
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The BBC News website look at the variety of European traditions at Christmas and New Year.