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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
Wow, MEG....I love that dress!! Looks like Billie has been working overtime creating beautiful gowns for her Finest FRiends. You all look so elegant!
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posted on
12/31/2007 12:06:03 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: MEG33; Aquamarine; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra
Billie is so kind! My dress fits perfectly!!!
My dress-size reminds me of something that happened about 40 years ago.
The local dress shop was having a late summer sale to rid themselves of their summer clothes. My dad was going to the drug store next door to the dress shop for his afternoon coffee with the boys. My mother asked him to go to the dress shop to ask if they had anything left in her size because there was a lot of hot weather to come. As he put it, he went in and asked, "Do you have a size 14 marked size 12?"
They sold him a knit suit; my mother was ready for winter!
To: lonestar
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posted on
12/31/2007 12:13:48 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Mama_Bear
I recognize that bear. Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year to all!
.
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posted on
12/31/2007 12:15:17 PM PST
by
OESY
To: MEG33; Billie
Thats a precious dress! Billie’s Boutique, thats cute, isn’t it? She is something else~~~
405
posted on
12/31/2007 12:18:35 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Mama_Bear
Hi Bear_Mama LOL :) Thanks!
406
posted on
12/31/2007 12:44:03 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Diver Dave
Hi Diver :)
Thank You!
Happy New Year!
407
posted on
12/31/2007 12:45:09 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: OESY
Hey, OESY! Long time no see. Hope all is well in your world. Have a great 2008!
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:08:42 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: GodBlessUSA
LOL! ((((((((((GeeBee))))))))))
409
posted on
12/31/2007 1:09:35 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: MEG33; Aquamarine; The Mayor; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; La Enchiladita; Mama_Bear; Billie; ...
Getting dressed up early~~LOL~~
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:14:14 PM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: lonestar
lonestar and Weinie......how I have missed you two! You both look just stunning!
Weinie, how is my Bear doing? I sure miss him, but I trust you are keeping him busy. He always was happiest when he was busy. :-)
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:15:05 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: jaycee
Wow, jaycee! You look gorgeous in green!!
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:16:28 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: lonestar
You both look wonderful!!!
Happy New Year!
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:21:48 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: jaycee
You look terrific Jaycee!! :)
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:22:37 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Mama_Bear; jaycee
Seeing us all dressed up in posts just makes me want to get dressed up and go out tonight. ;)
415
posted on
12/31/2007 1:24:45 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Seeing us all dressed up in posts just makes me want to get dressed up and go out tonight. ;) Well, you should! The whole world is throwing you a fabulous birthday party. :-)
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:27:27 PM PST
by
Mama_Bear
(My heroes wear camouflage! God bless our Troops!)
To: Mama_Bear
I always did enjoy my birthday date. Where ever I went people are smiling having a great time. When they found out it was my birthday they were so nice!
Hubby is making me a delicious dinner. Then we will all probably play monopoly. It doesn’t get any better than this. :)
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:29:59 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: jaycee
well you look lovely! your dress reminds me of Kierra Knightly in Atonement.....Isn't this a slick dress?
418
posted on
12/31/2007 1:32:33 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: GodBlessUSA
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GodBlessUSA
The Navy Seals
Join me in wishing you a delightful birthday and wonderful year ahead. Much love Sistah ...and they are all yours - no sharing on birthdays!!
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posted on
12/31/2007 1:35:53 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Mama_Bear
Weinie, how is my Bear doing? He always was happiest when he was busy.I keep Bear very busy because I couldn't bare Bear when he barely busy.
We are both happy!
Weinie
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