Hong Kong Webcam - China National day Fireworks

China National Day is a public holiday in the People's Republic of China to celebrate its national day, and is is marked by spectacular firework displays around the country.

Nowhere more so than on Hong Kong island, where this live webcam feed will capture the day's events as well as the evening fireworks display:

China National Day Live

Event Information:

The PRC was founded on October 1, 1949 with a ceremony at Tiananmen Square. The Central People's Government passed the Resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China on December 2, 1949 and declared that October 1 is the National Day.

The National Day marks the start of one of the two Golden Weeks in the PRC. However, there have been some recent controversies over whether Golden Weeks should be kept.

The National Day is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a variety of government-organised festivities, including fireworks and concerts. Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered leaders, such as Sun Yat-sen, are publicly displayed

The Ryder Cup 2010 Live

The long wait is finally almost over as the players are gathered in Newport for the start of the much anticipated 38th Ryder Cup. The European team are strong favourites, but the US team won't give up the title won at Valhalla easily.

This live feed will be covering the whole event:

Ryder Cup Live

Event Information:

The top players for the USA and Europe as determined by their points performance (described above) receive automatic selection. The remaining players on each team were selected at the discretion of the team captains. Team USA was finalized on 7 September. Qualification for Team Europe ended on 29 August, at which time, the captain's picks were named. The Official World Golf Rankings shown are as of 12 September 2010.

The European team will consist of:

The top four players on the Ryder Cup World Points List
Total points earned in Official World Golf Ranking events from 3 September 2009 to 29 August 2010.
The five players, not qualified above, on the Ryder Cup European Points List
Money earned in official European Tour events form 3 September 2009 to 29 August 2010.
Three captain's picks
In previous Ryder Cups, only two wildcard places were available on the European team, but on 12 May 2009 it was announced that this had been increased to three.

The United States team will consist of:

The top eight players on the Ryder Cup Points List
Point are gained from money earned in majors in 2009 and official PGA tour events in 2010 up to 15 August (i.e., up to and including money earned at the 2010 PGA Championship). Money earned in 2010 majors counts double and money earned in 2010 events played opposite the majors or World Golf Championships counts half.
Four captain's picks

Oktoberfest Chicago 2010 Webcam

The Chicago Otoberfest is located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, and attracts crowds of thousands form all across the state, as well as large numbers of international visitors.

This live webcam is is Chicago throughout the festival:

Chicago Oktoberfest

Event Information:

The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 12, 1810: For the public commemoration of their marriage that took place five days before, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese organized a great horse race. The event was so successful that it was decided to renew it in 1811.

The Chicago Otoberfest is located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, St. Alphonsus was founded by German immigrants in 1882, and continues to recognize its German roots by celebrating an authentic Oktoberfest. Keeping with tradition, festival goers can expect to experience homemade bratwurst, the oom-pah of German bands, the music of top area headliner bands, activities for kids (KinderFest), and of course lots of great beer! The event promises to quench your thirst and provide you with hours of interactive entertainment in the true spirit of a German Oktoberfest. Oom-Pah bands and some of Chicago’s finest pop-rock groups will be featured.

Regent Street Webcam Live at the 2010 Festival

Now in its 11th year, the annual Regent Street Festival will take place from 12noon to 7pm, with novelist Kathy Lette kicking off the proceedings! What's more this year’s traffic free event is dedicated to fashion and lifestyle, with the iconic theme Mile of Style.

This live webcam is on Regent Street on the day of the festival:

Regent Street webcam

Event Information:

The Regent Street Festival celebrates over 180 years of shopping history in 2010, with a number of spectacular live performances and events coming to central London for a massive street party. Regent Street, Heddon Street and Swallow Street will be alive with activity in September including quality dining, music, dance and more. A series of events are also taking place throughout the day to help you gear up for a full on party.

London's elegant Regent Street becomes traffic-free for a one-day musical and theatrical extravaganza. Catch the live music, whizz round on the carousels, watch street entertainers and bag discounts in the shops at the annual Regent Street Festival.

As ever, there's storytelling and other entertainment throughout the Regent Street area, with al fresco dining in restaurants and bars and music, magicians and face painters on hand.

Commonwealth Games 2010 Live Online Coverage

Despite controversy over conditions in the athlete village and some of the facilities, the organising committee are pushing ahead with what they hope will be one of the most successful games yet.

This feed will provide live coverage from Delhi throughout the Commonwealth Games:

Commonwealth Games Live Feed

The 2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi and India generally, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. It will also be the first time the Commonwealth Games will be held in India and the second time the event has been held in Asia (after 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

In preparation for an influx of English-speaking tourists for the Games, the Delhi government is implementing a program to teach English, and the necessary skills for serving tourists, to key workers – such as cab drivers, security workers, waiters, porters, and service staff. In the two years prior to the Games 2,000 drivers were taught English. The program aims to teach 1,000 people English per month in the hope of reaching all key workers by March 2010. In addition to Delhi, the Indian Government plans to expand the program to teach people in local tourist destinations in other parts of India.

Berlin Webcam Live for the 2010 Berlin Marathon

The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. . First initiated in 1974 the event traditionally takes place on the last weekend in September, in 2010 this falls on Sunday 26 September.

This live feed is on the streets of Berlin for the marathon:

Berlin webcam

Event Information:

With 40,827 enrolled starters from 107 countries, 35,913 official finishers and more than one million spectators in 2008 the Berlin marathon is one of the largest and most popular road races in the world. Along with four other venues it forms the World Marathon Majors, a series offering a $1 million prize purse to be split equally between the top male and female marathoners.

The most marathon world records for men and women have been set at the Berlin course, which is known for its flat profile, even surface, a cheering spectator crowd, and its frequently mild autumn temperatures. In 2008 a new record was set by Haile Gebrselassie while the fourth best time in a women marathon was set by Irina Mikitenko.

Times Square Live for Big Head Todd and the Monsters with Carbon Leaf

Carbon Leaf are on tour In 2010, hitting the road With Big Head Todd & The Monsters In September. Next stop on the tour is New York City, where they'll be live at the Best but Theater on Broadway.

This live feed is at the Nokia Theater for the concert:

Times Square web cam

Location Information:

Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The extended Times Square area, also called the Theatre District, consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan.

Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in April 1904 after the New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building, which is now called One Times Square and is the site of the annual ball drop on New Years Eve. Times Square, nicknamed "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Great White Way", has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and is a symbol of New York City and the United States.

VHS to DVD Transfer Service

Small in size and with superb digital quality. Why not take the next logical step and transfer your Mini DV footage to DVD?

Digital Video (DV) is a digital video format created by Sony, JVC, Panasonic and other video camera producers, and launched in 1995.

Video 2 DVD Transfers specialise in transferring this format onto DVD:

VHS to DVD Transfer

Its smaller tape form factor MiniDV has since become a standard for home and semi-professional video production; it is sometimes used for professional purposes as well, such as filmmaking and electronic news gathering.

The DV specification defines both the codec and the tape format. Features include intraframe compression for uncomplicated editing and good video quality, especially compared to earlier consumer analog formats such as Video8, Hi8 and VHS-C. DV now enables filmmakers to produce movies inexpensively.

MiniDV tapes can also be used to record a high-definition format called HDV in cameras designed for this codec, which differs significantly from DV on a technical level as it uses MPEG-2 compression.

MPEG-2 is more efficient than the compression used in DV, in large part due to inter-frame/temporal compression. This allows for higher resolution at bitrates similar to DV. On the other hand, the use of inter-frame compression can cause motion artifacts and complications in editing.

Trafalgar Square Webcam for London Eid Celebration 2010

Londoners are invited to celebrate Eid at Trafalgar Square in one of the biggest events of its kind in the capital. Trafalgar Square will be alive with activity at a huge cultural celebration, held worldwide to end the Ramadan month of fasting.

This webcam will be live in Trafalgar Square throughout the event:

Trafalgar Square webcam

Event Information:

Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction, and one of the most famous squares in the United Kingdom and the world. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base.

Londoners are invited to celebrate Eid at Trafalgar Square in one of the biggest events of its kind in the capital. Trafalgar Square will be alive with activity at a huge cultural celebration, held worldwide to end the Ramadan month of fasting.Eid ul-fitr is the global Muslim cultural event that officially marks the end of Ramadan fasting. Observed by millions of Muslims, Eid sees celebrations across communities and families throughout the world.

London’s celebrations of Eid at Trafalgar Square are organised jointly by the Mayor of London and Muslim organisations, and includes live entertainment, market stalls, exhibitions and displays about Islam. Visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in the celebrations and find out about Muslim culture in an open, welcoming event.

Valletta Webcam for the Malta Airshow 2010

The weekend of 25 and 26 September 2010 sees the famous Malta international air show taking place in the skies above the Mediterranean island, drawing crowds from all across Europe.

Catch the action live on this webcam feed:

Valletta webcam

Location Information:

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt (English: The City) in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta and the city proper has a population of 6,098.

Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem (the Knights Hospitaller). The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture in selected areas, though World War II left major scars on the city. The City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.

Paris Webcam for Technoparade 2010

Technoparade is a parade of vehicles equipped with strong loudspeakers and amplifiers playing techno music. It resembles a carnival parade in some respects, but the vehicles (called lovemobiles) are usually less elaborately decorated.

This live web camera feed is in Paris for this event:

Paris Techno Parade Live

Event Information:

Technoparade doesn't share the carnival parade tradition of bombarding the spectators with sweets. However, the revellers do occasionally throw confetti (usually larger and more sparkly than that in a carnival parade) and spray foam from the vehicles onto the crowd.

Nearly all of the vehicles are converted trucks. In order to power the amplifiers, the trucks are frequently equipped with an additional electrical generator. For safety reasons, horse-drawn floats are never used in technoparades: there would be a danger of horses panicking from the noise and chaos. However, there are occasional human-drawn floats equipped with generators, record players, amplifiers and loudspeakers. Some of the vehicles allow people to ride along, for a fee. For those on the sidelines, or travelling alongside on foot or bicycles, attendance is free.

Chicago Webcam at Oktoberfest 2010

The Chicago Otoberfest is located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, and attracts crowds of thousands form all across the state, as well as large numbers of international visitors.

This live webcam is is Chicago throughout the festival:

Chicago Oktoberfest web cam

Event Information:

The original "Oktoberfest" occurred in Munich, on October 12, 1810: For the public commemoration of their marriage that took place five days before, Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese organized a great horse race. The event was so successful that it was decided to renew it in 1811.

The Chicago Otoberfest is located in the South Lakeview neighborhood, St. Alphonsus was founded by German immigrants in 1882, and continues to recognize its German roots by celebrating an authentic Oktoberfest. Keeping with tradition, festival goers can expect to experience homemade bratwurst, the oom-pah of German bands, the music of top area headliner bands, activities for kids (KinderFest), and of course lots of great beer! The event promises to quench your thirst and provide you with hours of interactive entertainment in the true spirit of a German Oktoberfest. Oom-Pah bands and some of Chicago’s finest pop-rock groups will be featured.

Rick Springfield Live in New York - Times Square Webcam

Grammy winner Rick Springfield, who recently secured his highest chart debut position in more than 20 years with his latest album, Venus in Overdrive, brings his live tour to New York City, playing live at the Nokia Theater in Times Square.

This live feed is at the Nokia Theater on the night of the concert:

Times Square webcam

Location Information:

Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The extended Times Square area, also called the Theatre District, consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan.
Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in April 1904 after the New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building, which is now called One Times Square and is the site of the annual ball drop on New Years Eve. Times Square, nicknamed "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Great White Way", has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and is a symbol of New York City and the United States.

Singapore Webcam - Formula 1 Grand Prix Live in Marina Bay

The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor race, currently in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. It is currently held in the Marina Bay area of Singapore.

This live webcam feed is in Marina bay throughout the F1 weekend:

Singapore Grand Prix live

Event Information:

Singapore's third Night Race will be held in September 2010, in conjunction with a comprehensive 10-day entertainment schedule. Officially known as the Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010, the lead-up to the final race will include parties, race-themed events, music concerts, exhibitions and dining & shopping experiences. For the first time, Singapore is encouraging race enthusiasts to tweet from the race circuit and various GP Season events.

The first race held at the new Marina Bay Street Circuit was the 15th round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship, and was also the first night-time event in Formula One history. The timing of the night event meant that it could be broadcast live at a convenient time for European TV audiences. The track was also illuminated by a series of projectors which adapt their output to match the shape of the course. The race was won by Fernando Alonso driving for the Renault team, however that result has since been tarnished by controversy.

Jerusalem Webcam Live for Sukkot 2010

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. It is one of the three biblically-mandated Shalosh regalim on which Jews made pilgrimages to the Temple in Jerusalem.

This live web cam feed is in Jerusalem for Sukkot:

Jerusalem webcam

The Holy Day lasts seven days, including Chol Hamoed and is immediately followed by another festive day known as Shemini Atzeret. The Hebrew word sukkōt is the plural of sukkah, "booth, tabernacle". The sukkah is intended as a reminiscence of the type of fragile dwellings in which the ancient Israelites dwelt during their 40 years of wandering in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt.

Throughout the holiday the sukkah becomes the living area of the house, and all meals are eaten in it. On each day of the holiday, members of the household recite a blessing over the lulav and etrog, or Four species.

According to Zechariah, in the messianic era Sukkot will become a universal festival and all nations will make pilgrimages annually to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast there.

London Odeon Live Webcam - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the seventh and final of the Harry Potter novels written by British author J. K. Rowling, and premieres in London on 11 November 2010.

This live webcam feed will be looking at the red carpet for this massive premiere:

Harry Potter Premiere

Movie Information:

The book was released on 21 July 2007, ending the series that began in 1997 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This book chronicles the events directly following Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and leads to the long-awaited final confrontation between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was published in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury Publishing, in the United States by Scholastic, in Canada by Raincoast Books, and in Australia and New Zealand by Allen & Unwin. Released globally in ninety-three countries, Deathly Hallows broke sales records as the fastest-selling book ever. It sold 15 million copies in the first twenty-four hours following its release, including more than 11 million in the U.S. and U.K. alone. The previous record, nine million in its first day, had been held by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The novel has also been translated into numerous languages

Barcelona Webcam - La Mercè Festival 2010 Live

Barcelona's festival celebrating La Mercè (Mercè the patron saint of the city), which dates all the way back to 1902, waves goodbye to summer and welcomes autumn.

This live webcam is in the city for the festival:

Barcelona webcam

What you can expect:

Gironese Sardana, the human castles from the Camp of Tarragona, street parades, originating from the spectacular processions which took place centuries ago for the celebration of Corpus Christi, concerts, street arts, street processions, concerts, traditional dances & fireworks.

Events take place day and night. Particularly spectacular is the Carrefoc, a midnight train of dragons, eagles and devils accompanied by fireworks. During the day, crowds pour into the streets of the Old Quarter to witness the red-and-blue costumed teams of castellers, who try to build the tallest human tower possible.

Cape Canaveral Webcam - Discovery Space Shuttle's Final Mission Live

The mission, planned for November 2010, will carry the Pressurized Multipurpose Module (PMM) Leonardo and the ELC-4 to the ISS. Final mission for Discovery and is no longer last scheduled flight of the Space Shuttle Program.

This live webcam is at the launch pad 24 hours a day:

Cape Canaveral webcam

Location Information:

The John F Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the U.S. government installation that manages and operates America's astronaut launch facilities. Currently serving as the base for the country's three space shuttles, the NASA field center also conducts unmanned civilian launches from adjacent Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (operated by the 45th Space Wing). KSC has been the launch site for every U.S. human space flight since 1968. Its iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is the fourth-largest structure in the world by volume.

Located on Merritt Island, Florida, the center is north-northwest of Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Ocean, midway between Miami and Jacksonville. It is 34 miles (55 km) long and roughly 6 miles (10 km) wide, covering 219 square miles (570 km2). A total of 13,500 people worked at the center as of 2008.

STS-60 shuttle launch from Pad 39A on February 3, 1994All launch operations are conducted at Launch Complex 39 (LC-39), where the shuttle's major components (orbiter, external fuel tank and booster rockets) arrive, are stacked (mated) and checked out inside the VAB; then moved to Pad 39A for launch. Shuttles were also launched from adjoining Pad 39B until 2007, when it was modified for the 2009 Ares I-X launch. Both pads are on the ocean, 3 miles (5 km) east of the VAB. The Shuttle Landing Facility, among the longest runways in the world, is just to the north. From 1969–1972, LC-39 was the departure point for all six Apollo manned moon landing missions using the Saturn V, the largest and most powerful operational launch vehicle in history.

Newcastle Webcam for the Great North Run 2010

The Great North Run remains the original and biggest of the UK half marathon annual races, second in participation number sonly to the London Marathon.

Watch live online as the thousands of runners taking part cross the Tyne Bridge:

Tyne Bridge Webcam

Race Information:

The BUPA Great North Run is the world's most popular half marathon road running event. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in England. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster. Foster was inspired after running in the Round the Bays Race in New Zealand in 1979, and has built upon the Great North Run with a series of other Great Run road races.

BUPA has been title partner of the Great North Run for the last 18 years, one of Britain’s longest ever sports sponsorship agreements.

The first ever Great North Run was staged on the 28 June 1981, when 12,000 runners participated. By 2003, the number of participants had risen to 47,000. The 2008 event saw an announced field of 52,000. Counting only real finishers (many are entered through their company and don't show up) the number was 35,777 in 2007, the largest half marathon and the 13th largest running race that year

Princes Street Edinburgh Webcam - The Pope in Scotland 2010

The Papal visit to the UK has attracted a great deal of controversy as protestors against recent scandals are expected throguhout the visit to protest at the use of UK taxpayers money paying for the visit.

Today he is in Edinburgh, where this live webcam will capture the parade on Princes St:

Princes Street webcam

Location Information:

Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and its main shopping street. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1 mile (1.6 km) from Lothian Road in the west to Leith Street in the east. The street is mostly closed to private cars, with public transport given priority. The street has virtually no buildings on the south side, allowing views of the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and the valley between.