About Time

Perhaps one of the best byproducts of humanity's timekeeping methods is the idea of a new year -- a time when the cycle rolls over and everybody is given a fresh start. New Year's Day is all about beginnings, making it a great opportunity to set new goals (or vow to quit old habits).

So ring in the new year with this round-up of holiday celebrations, resolutions, and some tips on timekeeping.

Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve in Paris

Celebrating the new year:


-- Happy New Year 2014 - The Atlantic showcases 37 photos from New Year's celebrations around the world.

-- New Year's 2014 Celebrations - Another collection of images worldwide, coming from Voice of America.

-- Senators' New Year's Resolutions - A six-question quiz from the Washington Post. Can you match the U.S. senator to their New Year's resolution?

-- 7 New Year's Resolutions That Take 5 Seconds Each - From Mashable.com. Some creative ideas for new year's resolutions (and tips on how to keep them!).

-- The Science Behind Failed Resolutions - Worried you lack the willpower to keep this year's resolutions?  There's some science behind our limitations. Check out this Wall Street Journal article and find out how to "build up" your brain to keep that burst of willpower going.

-- Calvin and Hobbes: Check out what Calvin and Hobbes (from the Bill Watterson-penned comic) have to say about New Year's resolutions:

* Be more open.
* Resolve not to change.
* Who needs resolutions?
* The problem with the future.
* Stick to your strengths.

And a few words on keeping time:


-- The History of Keeping Time - Humans have been keeping time for thousands of years. Find out the history of timekeeping, from sundials to digital watches. From TED-Ed (a spin-off of TED Talks).

-- Old Famers Almanac - For all your long-range weather forecasts, astronomy trivia, gardening tips, recipe offerings, natural remedy needs, and more!

-- TimeAndDate.com - Convert between time zones, print calendars, set an alarm, check out the World Clock, or create a countdown for your website. There are apps for your iPhone, Android, and laptop, too. (The Day and Night World Map is  particularly worth a look.)

-- The Official US Time - divided by time zone.

Click here to listen to the band They Might Be Giants perform "Older," 

a song all about Time.

-- Post by Ms. B