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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-28-07 to 1-1-08....New Year's Eve In Times Square
Aquamarine
Posted on 12/27/2007 9:10:06 PM PST by Aquamarine
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve is in the symbolic center of New York City "The City That Never Sleeps".
New Year's Eve in Times Square is chaotic, crowded, and out of control. People begin arriving late in the afternoon on New Year's Eve. By approximately 6:00 p.m., the Bow Tie of Times Square (42nd to 47th Sts. Between Broadway & 7th Ave.) is fully closed to traffic.
Times Square has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and has become a symbol of its home city. Times Square is principally defined by its animated, digital advertisements. Known simply as One Times Square, it is famed for the "ball" which "drops" from a tower on its roof every New Year's Eve.
The "New" New Year's Eve Ball
Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full of hopes, challenges, changes and dreams.
On October 4, 2007, the co-organizers of New Year’s Eve in Times Square (Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment) unveiled the new LED Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball at a press conference at Hudson Scenic Studio in Yonkers, New York. 2008 year marks the 100th birthday of the New Year’s Eve Ball, a universal symbol of celebration and renewal.
Auld Lang Syne - Traditional
The world holds its breath...and cheers as the clocks strike twelve. As the famous New Year's Eve Ball descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square, an estimated one million people in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding a collective farewell to the departing year, and expressing our joy and hope for the year ahead.
WATERFORD CRYSTAL created an exclusive “Let There Be Light” design for the crystal triangles on the new Ball. Designed and crafted by Waterford artisans in Ireland, “Let There Be Light” features a dramatically stylized, radiating sunburst on each of the 672 crystal triangles. Due to the new design and technical innovations, this represents an increase of 168 crystal triangles from last year’s Ball. And, for the first time, the crystal triangles will feature cutting on both sides. The double cutting maximizes the light refraction within the crystal triangles.
The new Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball is more than twice as bright as the old one, with enhanced color capabilities and state-of-the-art LED lighting effects. Waterford Crystal crafted a beautiful new design for the crystal triangles on the Ball. Philips Lighting provided new solid state lighting technology that substantially increased the brightness, energy efficiency, and color capabilities of the Ball. And Focus Lighting developed a spectacular and unique lighting design for the new Ball on its 100th birthday.
Times Square at 12:00 AM January 1
We will open the book.
Its pages are blank.
We are going to put words on them ourselves.
The book is called "Opportunity" and its first
chapter is New Year's Day.
~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce
History of New Year's Eve In Times Square
About The New Year's Eve Ball
Countdown To 2008 - In Video
Happy New Year 2008!
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: finest; freepers; fun; military; newyearseve; patriotic
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To: MEG33
LOL, I told him that and he laughed. :)
521
posted on
12/31/2007 6:09:42 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: La Enchiladita
It figures, I’m so tired tonight. If it were last night, when I couldn’t sleep it would be great.
Booboo loves to play games. We are always playing them. She has horseopoly.
522
posted on
12/31/2007 6:11:26 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Kitty Mittens
Love your gown, Kitty! Billie has worked hard to make us feel like “dolls”!
Happy New Year, Kitty!
523
posted on
12/31/2007 6:11:42 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: MEG33
524
posted on
12/31/2007 6:15:00 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
GeeBee, here is a roll for you!
525
posted on
12/31/2007 6:17:42 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: jaycee
526
posted on
12/31/2007 6:18:45 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Aquamarine
:)
527
posted on
12/31/2007 6:19:29 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
I recommend shopping in your Boutique to everyone..You have gorgeous gowns!
528
posted on
12/31/2007 6:21:22 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: GodBlessUSA; jaycee
;o) When my real fire burns down..I’ll still have this one..LOL I have the little lights on on the boodcase cabinet top decor ..They are the last remaining..and they come down tomorrow..I have really enjoyed them.
529
posted on
12/31/2007 6:25:01 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Purple Mountains Maj
Thinking of you, Dear
(((((Purple))))), and Sending you Prayers and Wishes for a Blessed New Year!
530
posted on
12/31/2007 6:29:04 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
To: MEG33
Love lobster....don’t get it much!
I have some shrimp for a cocktail. Had chili earlier and don’t believe I want my shrimp now. (I sneaked a few last night anyway, when I made the cocktail sauce).
But the dancing sounds terrific~~~
531
posted on
12/31/2007 6:29:20 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Diver Dave
A very Happy New Year to you.
Weinie & me
To: Aquamarine
533
posted on
12/31/2007 6:31:04 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: MEG33
I also liked the red one, too, didn’t you? They are all so great, I couldn’t choose the prettiest dress and would hate to have to do that!
Happy New Year, Meg!
534
posted on
12/31/2007 6:31:40 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: The Mayor
To: Aquamarine
Oh goodness, thank you, Aqua....
536
posted on
12/31/2007 6:33:08 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: lonestar
No... She only does the woman that I know of... I do have this pic of me in a tuxedo with Carl Rove...
537
posted on
12/31/2007 6:35:10 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: MEG33
The lights are so nice. I enjoy them also. I don’t like taking them all down either. I think I will leave the lights on the mantel for a while.
538
posted on
12/31/2007 6:36:11 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor
Fantastic picture. How are you tonight? What are you and your family doing tonight? We just finished a game of monopoly. LOL
539
posted on
12/31/2007 6:37:29 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: The Mayor; jaycee; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; All
Love To Dance!
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540
posted on
12/31/2007 6:41:57 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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