We prepare to enter a new year with all of the pages still blank, in readiness.

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It comes as the government has launched a graphic anti-smoking advertising campaign, which features a cigarette with a tumour growing from it, and as many smokers prepare to quit as part of their new year resolutions.

BBC: Quitting smoking 'reduces anxiety'

"It will mark the start of a fantastic year for our city as we tell our new story to the world and prepare to host an exciting range of cultural events throughout the year, " he said.

BBC: Londonderry City of Culture fireworks display for New Year

Earlier this year, President Castro said Cuba must prepare a new generation to take over.

BBC: Cuba President Raul Castro seeks term limits on leaders

Last year, to prepare for the expansion, Daktronics hired 600 new employees, a 37% jump in the workforce.

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To survive, he laid off his only employee last year and is researching how to prepare medieval cuisine to attract new clients.

WSJ: Spain Plans to Burn Its Bridges to Keep Vacationers on the Job

The government has confirmed schools will be free not to follow most of the existing curriculum for the next academic year, "to give schools greater flexibility to prepare to teach the new national curriculum".

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