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Hamell on Trial

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January 14. One-man acoustic folk-punk army Hamell on Trial (aka Ed Hamell) began his career in his native Upstate locale before moving to Austin, Texas. He did some time with the majors and Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe label before signing with Rykodisc Records for his most recent effort, 2008’s live The Terrorism of Everyday Life. Crassly funny and political as hell (see “[Ann] Coulter’s Snatch” from 2006’s Songs for Parents Who Enjoy Drugs), Hammell hammers the Howland Cultural Center this month. (The Rivertown Kids with Pete Seeger and Guy Davis play to benefit the Howland January 16; the Mommyheads rock January 27.) 8pm. $10, $12. Beacon. (845) 831-4988; www.howlandculturalcenter.org.

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If the Mayans are correct, 2012 means it's the last year to take in a concert at Elliott Hall of Music, admire art at a downtown Lafayette gallery or gorge yourself stupid at the Taste of Tippecanoe.

Thankfully, this new (last) year is shaping up to be a good one already. Get that iPhone or Anne Geddes calendar out and save these dates.

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Mosey Down Main Street festivals have become some of the most popular events of the warmer months. The free street parties boast multiple stages of live entertainment, and numerous booths offer area crafts and services. Blocks of Main Street are closed off for the people to enjoy traffic-free Moseying. Downtown Lafayette bars and restaurants cook out and offer spirituous beverages for those Mosey-ers who are 21 or older.

Upcoming Festivals January 2012

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay New Year's party

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎7 hours ago‎

Thousands of revellers attended the Hogmanay street party in Edinburgh to celebrate the New Year. The event, which saw around 80000 people descend on Princes Street in the city centre, held its longest ever midnight fireworks display, set against the ...

Happy New Year as the world throws spectacular party to bring in the Bells

Scottish Daily Record - ‎10 hours ago‎

THE whole world joined Scotland's Hogmanay party last night as more than 80000 revellers brought in the Bells on Princes Street. The planet's most famous New Year bash was being screened on the internet for the first time as party-goers from more than ...

Edinburgh Hogmanay revellers see in 2012

BBC News - ‎16 hours ago‎

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Edinburgh to see in the new year at the city's world-famous Hogmanay street party. Meanwhile, a huge free party featuring the Hoodja, Bags of Rock, Wolfstone and Skerryvore was staged in Inverness. ...

Hogmanay revellers toast New Year

The Press Association - ‎17 hours ago‎

Thousands of revellers saw in the new year at a massive street party in the city dubbed the home of Hogmanay. Crowds of partygoers counted down the last 10 seconds of 2011 and burst into cheers as the clock struck midnight in Edinburgh. ...

From Hogmanay to Sydney's fireworks: New Year 2012 Photo Gallery

Sofia Echo - ‎Dec 31, 2011‎

Up Helly Aa vikings from Lerwick in the Shetland Islands stand together during the annual torchlight procession to mark the start of Hogmanay (New Year) celebrations in Edinburgh December 30, 2011. Up Helly Aa vikings from Lerwick in the Shetland ...

Scottish News: Glasgow Hogmanay revellers face taxi chaos, warns top cop

Scottish Daily Record - ‎Dec 31, 2011‎

HOGMANAY revellers in Glasgow face taxi chaos with up to 150000 partygoers expected to leave the city around the same time. In previous years, the exodus has been staggered due to the street party in George Square and late-licensed pubs. ...

Up Helly Aa Vikings get stoked for fire festival in Edinburgh

msnbc.com (blog) - ‎Dec 30, 2011‎

Up Helly Aa vikings from Lerwick in the Shetland Islands stand with flaming torches during the annual torchlight procession to mark the start of Hogmanay (New Year) celebrations in Edinburgh Dec. 30, 2011. The annual torchlight procession starts at the ...

Torchlight procession for start of Hogmanay in Edinburgh

BBC News - ‎Dec 30, 2011‎

Thousands have turned out for the first of three days of Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh. More than 6000 people carrying torches were led through the streets by Lerwick Up Helly Aa Vikings and pipe bands. Thousands more watched the procession, ...

Torch procession kicks off Hogmanay

The Press Association - ‎Dec 30, 2011‎

A "record crowd" gathered to mark the start of Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh tonight with a torchlight procession through the capital. Organisers said a crowd of around 30000 people, including 6500 torch carriers, gathered as the Up Helly Aa ...

New look to Hogmanay celebrations

Herald Scotland - ‎Dec 29, 2011‎

HOGMANAY takes on a new, scaled-back but more family-friendly look tomorrow with changes to all of the country's top parties. Glasgow's George Square day-long celebration will be geared towards families this time round and the curling contests for ...

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Germany condemns nanotechnology Damages DNA

In the wake of France now interfering with the German government has yet disputed the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics.

This informs the design cosmetics vaksite Friday. The German government advises consumers not to use products as a precaution which is incorporated nanotechnology. This, because still not clear whether to stick to people's health and whether it is harmful to the environment.

In cosmetics, especially in anti-sun nano-particles of zinc and titanium minerals used. If the barrier of the skin is completely intact, these small particles through the skin into the body can migrate.