From the world of strange and the land of change, here's hoping your first day of 2011 was exactly what you wanted it to be..

And if it wasn’t, the good news is you still have about 360some odd days to make up for it.

Accuweather's Jumpin Joe Bastardi argues that recent temperatures on the globe show global warming is not happening--and neither is an ice age

Accuweather's Jumpin Joe Bastardi argues that recent temperatures on the globe show global warming is not happening--and neither is an ice age

That's a wrap: 2011's first night in Times Square in photos

That's a wrap: 2011's first night in Times Square in photos

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Australia destruction: Now warnings of crocodiles being washed into homes

Australia destruction: Now warnings of crocodiles being washed into homes

inothernews:

Front page, New York Daily News, Saturday 1 January 2011.

…and strangely enough here in Coal Country, and other parts of the formerly cold Northeast, are baking under rays of sun and near 50 degree weather. It’s sure to change — January is obviously just beginning. But waking up to an open window and warm air surging in hasn’t occurred since September.

All the trouble in the world, first 2011 edition

Strong new year’s quake rattles Argentina..

Six dead after tornadoes strike Midwest..
It was a rare New Year’s tornado outbreak..
A trail of destruction..
Homes damaged..
Wind and rain rip through Mississippi..
Red Cross aiding tornado victims..

Cities evacuated as flooding begins to spread throughout Australia..
The flooding yesterday was already as large as the nation of France..
Coastal areas brace for 30-foot flood waters..
"Biblical" flood..
Flood waters show no sign of retreating..
The Queen offers sympathy..
200,000 people affected, with helicopters being used to deliver food and other supplies to isolated towns..

I've said it before, and I'll say it again

What’s a New Year without a warning from North Korea about ‘nuclear holocaust’

Katy Perry’s New Year begins this way:

Her husband Russell Brand tweeted a photo of her without any makeup on.

…But as her lyrics read, I guess he loves her without any makeup on. But it shocks us. Shocks us to know that .. well.. she looks like US! Without makeup..

Maybe Katy Kerry is a lot like us after all. A real firework.

6.4 quake Argentina

6.4 quake Argentina

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Here’s hoping your cup is full and 2011 brings joy and peace.

Fingers crossed.

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Now what: NYPD officers walk through confetti in Times Square in New York January 1, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Times Square, New York City, 1/1/11 at 12:01am.

I think I already forgot some auld acquaintances

Play us out..the new song begins in an hour. New Year’s Eve ending, sliding into another year..

1 million eager revelers will watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight

1 million eager revelers will watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight

Earth rings in a new year

Earth rings in a new year