Pope Benedict XVI visits the nativity scene after celebrating a New Year's Eve vespers service, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. Pope Benedict XVI is calling for "sobriety and solidarity" in 2009 as the world struggles with economic and social woes. His appeal was made amid the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica during a New Year's Eve vespers service on Wednesday. Benedict described these times as being "marked by uncertainty and worry for the future."
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, seen in this video grab from France2 television, delivers his recorded New Year's Eve speech to the Nation from the Elysee Palace in Paris, December 31, 2008.
Taylor Swift performs during the New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square, New York, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008.
In this hand out photo released by the Imperial Household Agency, Japan's Empress Michiko, center, lifts up her grandson Prince Hisahito in her arms as Emperor Akihito, center left, looks on during the annual official photo session for the new year at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Also pictured are Crown Princess Masako, from left, Crown Prince Naruhito, Princess Aiko, Princess Kako, Princess Mako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko.
Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff reacts to an Edmonton Oiler goal during the second period of his NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, December 31, 2008.
LSU running back Charles Scott (32) runs for yardage past a lunging Georgia Tech defense end Michael Johnson in the second half of NCAA football's Chick-Fil-A Bowl, in Atlanta, Georgia, December 31, 2008.
A reveler stands in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration in New York December 31, 2008.
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Fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during celebrations of the New Year in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Jan. 01, 2009.
In this handout photo released by the Office of the President, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, right, and Vice President Vincent Siew salute during the new year's flag-raising ceremony, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Part of 2,700 swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Winter Swimming Gala to celebrate the coming of 2009 at a beach in Hong Kong January 1, 2009.
Lifeguards watch on from kayaks while part of 2,700 swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Winter Swimming Gala to celebrate the coming of 2009 at a beach in Hong Kong January 1, 2009.
Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, about 75 miles (120 km) northwest of Santiago January 1, 2009.
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pyrotechnics show to celebrate the New Year January 1, 2009. Known for its choreographed and themed fireworks displays, this year's show, nicknamed "The Creation Storm", drew hundreds of thousands of people to the harbour foreshore to watch the spectacle.
Imagine there's no Heaven
Part of 2,700 swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Winter Swimming Gala to celebrate the coming of 2009 at a beach in Hong Kong January 1, 2009.
Lifeguards watch on from kayaks while part of 2,700 swimmers take part in the New Year's Day Winter Swimming Gala to celebrate the coming of 2009 at a beach in Hong Kong January 1, 2009.
Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in the coastal city of Vina del Mar, about 75 miles (120 km) northwest of Santiago January 1, 2009.
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a pyrotechnics show to celebrate the New Year January 1, 2009. Known for its choreographed and themed fireworks displays, this year's show, nicknamed "The Creation Storm", drew hundreds of thousands of people to the harbour foreshore to watch the spectacle.
Best of New Year Roses,
Giovanni French
mystrawhat.com
theneweverydaymedia
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
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