2012 ~ lpn

Sunday, 30 December 2012

Seasons Greetings & Welcome to the Wet Age of Aquarius

December the 21st, 2012 marked the end of the Mayan Calender, which many believed signaled the end of the world but we're still here obviously and in reality nothing particularly out of the ordinary occurred. Another theory however, is that this event symbolizes the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. With...

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Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Global Hotel prices rises in 2012

According to a recent survey conducted by Hotels.com called the Hotel Price Index (HPI), overall the global hospitality sector seems to be recovering with a 4% increase in the first half of 2012. The bad news for Hoteliers is however that average prices remain at 2005 levels.This is the first time...

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The French Government target foreign owners of holiday homes with a draconian Tax grab

Owners of holiday homes in France are set to be targeted with punitive Tax rises announced by Francois Hollande, leader of the new Socialist Government, as they seek to tax so called wealthy foreigners that supported France in the past, in order to reduce France's significant budget deficit.According to...

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Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Christmas Swim in Nice, France

Where? Nice, FranceWhen? 25th December If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, join the foolhardy swimmers at Nice's annual Christmas Swim (Bain de Noël). The swim departs from the Ruhl beach, in full view of the Promenade des Anglais. With average water temperatures hitting...

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Saturday, 15 December 2012

Top Worldwide Events in December 2012

Finally December 2012 is here. Its been talked about and predicted for thousands of years, with a multitude of theories and outcomes both good and bad. More specifically, it is on the 21st of December 2012 at precisely 11:11 am, the earth will be in the exact alignment with...

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Precession of the Equinoxes

Precession of the Equinoxes 21st December 2012 - Universal EventMany people associate the 2012 subject with the somewhat dark theory that the Mayan long calendar marks the end of the world by December 21, 2012 through a doomsday or apocalypse circumstance. To survive the coming changes that 2012 will...

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Sunday, 9 December 2012

The Escalade Festival in Geneva, Switzerland

Where? Geneva, SwitzerlandWhen? 7th - 9th December L'Escalade, or Fête de l'Escalade is an annual festival that celebrates the defeat of Duke of Savoy, who tried to capture the city during the night of 11–12 December 1602. The revelry and other commemorative activities includes demonstrations of period weapons in...

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German Christmas Markets 2012

Where? Germany (various cities and towns)When? 26th November - 24th December 2008World famous Christmas Markets like no other! If you've not yet experienced a German Christmas Market you should add it to your list of must do’s. It’s especially interesting for all the family.One of the most famous markets...

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ChocolART in Tübingen, Germany

Where? Tübingen, Germany When? 4th – 9th DecemberImagine this participating in a chocolate-making course followed by a tasting session ! Yum Yum workshops Galore learn the Art of chocolate decorating . If that all sounds a bit much for you or it that a bit much for you try out the relaxing...

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International Exhibition of One Hundred Nativity Scenes, Rome, Italy

Where? Rome, ItalyWhen? 26th November 2012 - 6th January 2013Recommended by the New York Times as one of six to visit events worldwide, every year this exhibition gathers nativity scenes ranging from large dynamic exhibits, full of light, to smaller scale displays that can fit in a person's hand. Each year...

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Great Christmas Pudding Race in London, England

Where? Covent Garden Piazza, London When? 1st December "Seasonal Silliness" The 29th annual Great Christmas Pudding Race will be taking place at Covent Garden Market in London on December 5th.Participants will take part in a relay race in which they will have to navigate an obstacle course at speed while carrying...

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A Celebration of Christmas in England

Where? St. Paul's Cathedral, LondonWhen? 13th DecemberThe festive season is celebrated in magnificent style this year with a number of services featuring Christmas carols at St Paul's Cathedral. Songs performed by the Cathedral Choir as well as readings by celebrities will feature at the Celebration of Christmas special service. Starting...

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Art in Ice at the Livigno Resort, Sondrio, Italy

Where? Livigno Resort, Sondrio, ItalyWhen? 3rd - 7th December Livigno hosts the annual international Art in Ice competition, where ten teams of three sculptors compete to transform three-meter blocks of pressed snow into works of art Italian Ice. Artists the world over head to the festival to make the mono-color artworks. The...

By: Progress On 12:31

FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup

Where? Titlis Glacier, EngelbergWhen? 15th – 16th December The FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup sees the best in the world compete for the most coveted title outside of the Olympic Games. This date welcomes the competition to the spectacular Titlis Glacier in the Swiss Alpine resort of Engelberg.Further information: www.fis-ski.com ...

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Trio Tekke in Nicosia Cyprus

Where? NicosiaWhen? 22nd DecemberAs a sign of the times, the music in Cyprus and Greece these days is somewhat more toned down and even sad. For example. Neo-Rembetika group Trio Tekke has received great praise from the U.K. and European press for their experimental approach to the 'Greek blues' by fusing...

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Sunday, 11 November 2012

German Christmas Markets

Where? Germany (various cities and towns)When? 28th November - 24th December 2008World famous Christmas Markets like no other! If you’ve not yet experienced a German Christmas Market you should add it to your list of must do’s. It's especially interesting for all the family.One of the most famous...

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Surin Elephant Round-Up

Where? Surin, ThailandWhen? 17th - 18th November 2012Surin, the northeastern province known as ''the Land of Elephants'', has been holding the annual Elephant Roundup for nearly half a century. Internationally famous, the annual event brings thousands of visitors to the Srinarong Stadium in the provincial city of Surin, where...

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La Salute, Venice

Where? Venice, ItalyWhen? 21st November 2008The Festival of La Salute is one of Venice's most important religious festivals. Like the Feast of the Redeemer in July, it commemorates the end of a plague - this one in 1630.Out of gratitude for their delivery from the epidemic, the Senate decided...

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Monday, 5 November 2012

Top Worldwide Events in November

Remember the 5th of November? This fascinating story is centered around Guy Fawkes (13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606) sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, who was a member of a group of English Roman Catholic revolutionaries that planned to carry out the great Gunpowder Plot.Although Robert Catesby was...

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WTM World Travel Market

Where? London, EnglandWhen? 5th - 8th November 2012The global event for the travel industry staged annually in London at the Excel centre. The World Travel Market is a vibrant must attend 4 day business to business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and...

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Melbourne Cup

Where: MelbourneWhen: 6th November 2012 One of the biggest events in Australia's horse racing calendar, the Melbourne Cup is the country's richest and most famous horse race. First held in 1961, the race is steeped in tradition and always begins at 15:00 on the first Tuesday in November and...

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Devon Ottery Carnival

Where? Devon, EnglandWhen? 5th November 2012Ottery St Mary is a small town between Exeter and Honiton in East Devon. Ottery Carnival is split into two parts; the first part consists of a procession of Tableaux and a grand firework display. The second part consists of the lighting of the...

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Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Worldwide October Events

The Autumn leaves are falling and October is already here and there are a variety of events happening all over the world, including the Beijing International Music Festival, which includes a variety of musical and drama acts.The Annual Kerry Film Festival in Ireland, which screens over 100 films during...

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Monday, 8 October 2012

Beijing International Music Festival

Where? Beijing, ChinaWhen? 11th - 31st October 2012There are a number of different activities in the Beijing International Music Festival including a symphony concert, opera, solo concert, chamber music concert, jazz music concert, song and dance drama, vocal concert and other fine art performances.This is a nationally worldwide recognised...

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Kerry Film Festival

Where? Ireland TraleeWhen? 9th - 13th October 2012The annual Kerry Film Festival screens over 100 films during the week-long event. Taking place in various venues in and around Tralee in County Kerry ranging from an old barn to city cinemas, a great atmosphere prevails and there is plenty of...

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Louisiana's International Rice Festival

Where? Crowley, Louisiana, AmericaWhen? 18th -21th October 2012One of Louisiana's oldest festivals, the International Rice Festival attracts 150,000 people to the town of Crowley annually. Special events include a livestock show, rice cooking, eating and grading contests and two parades, including a procession of antique farm equipment.Other events include...

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Buenos Aires Spring Wine Tour Urbano

Where? Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWhen? Various Dates from 19th October 2012 (other dates in September and November)On the third Friday in September, October and November, browse the fashion boutiques along Armenia and Honduras streets in Palermo Viejo while sipping the nominated wine of the night. Each boutique at Spring Wine...

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Royal Albert Hall International Ballroom Dancing Championships

Where? Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandWhen? 11th October 2012Amateur and professional dancers dramatically splay their legs, strut and swirl in streamline suits and sexy sequined dresses at the annual International Ballroom Dancing Championships. The best dance talent in the country compete at The Royal Albert Hall. Known as the...

By: Progress On 13:27

RHS London Autumn Harvest Show

Where? London, EnglandWhen? 9th - 10th October 2012The Royal Horticultural Society's annual autumn flower show, held at the Society's Halls in London, features the autumn fruit and vegetable competition, ornamental plant competition, botanical art and photography.Experts are available to discuss horticultural techniques and the most appropriate autumn bulbs to use...

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Barcolana

Where? Trieste, ItalyWhen? 6th - 14th October 2012Trieste's Barcolana is an extraordinary spectacle that sees families and professional teams battling it out in old hulls and hi-tech boats. It is now the largest sailing race in Europe and takes place on the last day of a nine-day festival.Started in...

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National Pilgrimage of St Rosaire

Where? Notre Dame du Rosaire, FranceWhen? October 2012St Rosaire is celebrated every year in Lourdes with a dedicated pilgrimage and a special mass, held in the holy sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Rosaire. In 1571 Christian troops provided by the Vatican, Spain, Venice and Savoy overcame a Turkish armada in...

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World Food Day

Where? WorldwideWhen? 16th October 2012World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October and this year's theme is “Agricultural Cooperatives - key to feeding the world” which has been chosen to highlight the role that cooperatives actually play in improving the security of food and helping towards the eradication of...

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Grand Designs Live

Where? Birmingham NEC, England When? 12th – 14th October 2012The award winning event for design and inspiration for your home returns to NEC Birmingham this October. With lots in store for this year's show including new features and plenty of exciting exhibitors. Grand Designs Live sponsored by British Gas...

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Tuesday, 4 September 2012

September 2012 Worldwide Events

This September, there is not just one place to be, because there are events happening all around the world. From The Reykjavik International FIlm Festival in Iceland, to The Marrakech International Salsa Festival in Morocco. America offers the peaceful side of the month with Power To The Peaceful Festival...

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Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Reykjavik International Film Festival

Where? Reykjavik, IcelandWhen? 27th September - 7th October 2012Towards the end of the month, Reykjavik’s annual International Film Festival wows films lovers from all across the globe. With its focus on promoting Icelandic film culture, the Festival offers a wide selection of film cultures from all continents. The Festival...

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Marrakech International Salsa Festival

Where? Circuit de la Palmeraie, Marrakech, MoroccoWhen? 27th September - 1st October 2012The fifth birthday of the Festival takes place in 2012, and is guaranteed not to disappoint. The festival really took off last year, with the number of participants rising over 3,000, and the festival being put on...

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Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival

Where? Custer State Park, South Dakota, AmericaWhen? 22nd - 24th September 2012Enjoy three days of South Dakota's finest artists and craftsmen at the 19th annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, and the 47th Annual Buffalo Roundup. Start your morning with a pancake feed, enjoy ongoing Western and Native American entertainment...

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Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival

Where? Galway, Ireland When? 28th - 30th September 2012For the best in gourmet seafood, live music and the best Guinness in town, it has to be the Galway Oyster Festival. From Friday 28th September to the 30th September 2012, Galway City will come alive as thousands of people travel...

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The Melbourne Fringe Festival

Where? Melbourne, Australia When? 26th September - 14th October 2012The Melbourne Fringe Festival represents the most vigorous, fresh and contemporary new work made by our artists every year. Our Independent Program is made by and for independent artists; our self-produced Made by Melbourne Fringe program is made by and...

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World “Car free Day”

Where? Worldwide When? 22nd September 2012Every year on September 22nd, people from all around the world come together in the streets and neighborhood blocks to send a message to the world that we do not have to give in to our car-dominated society. As the climate slowly heats up,...

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