A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-28-07 to 1-1-08....New Year's Eve In Times Square

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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!

The Best Is Yet to Come
I've Got The World on a String
That's Life

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03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[jaycee]

I was just answering GeeBee. She brought it up and I just made a statement. And I also added that yours were also calm.

[La Enchiladita]

GeeBee, ain’t you sweet?!! :):)
Holding that flower is a nice touch, too.
I’m back now and catching up on the thread.

[MEG33]

No problem! I just wanted you to know that I am aware.

[La Enchiladita]

You already had this, Meg? How wonderful!!
That slideshow Dolly posted just melted me completely, really touched my heart.

[GodBlessUSA]

I think the one you made friends with first, let them know he deal ;). He comes with them right.

[La Enchiladita]

HAHAHAHAHA....!!!!
Jerry Falwell, most hilarious answer, followed closely by Baba Wawa...;^)

[GodBlessUSA]

Meg, we do know you know what you are doing with your visitors. :) I just mentioned it because, unfortunately, in our area, they do carry rabies. Mostly end of summer I hear about it. They are over populated here though, I wonder if this could be why. They are so adorable. :) I’ll never forget the one looking in on my son as he practiced karate.

[MEG33]

Sometimes he’s alone, like tonight.. sometimes with one or both..I suspect pillow talk is going on!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dita :)
Welcome back. I’ve been sitting here all day. LOL :) Did you have a good day?
Hugs!

[GodBlessUSA]

I think they must communicate in some way. I put out peanuts in the feeder. Before I know it, the few birds turns into a lot of birds and squirrels. I imagine them talking in the woods, Hey she put out the nuts. :)

[MEG33]

Oh..we sometimes have rabies reported,too..

I have had 4 or 5 raccoons before in previous years after the sunflower seeds ...The once lame one got me into the catfood habit and started coming close. I have been cautious...but delighted to be so near. I never try to feed from my hand or seek to touch..though it is tempting. She will stand up and peer in as if wondering why no more food..LOL
They do seem curious about movement in the house.

[jaycee]

Whatever, they are sweet! If they are calm I don’t think there is any worry anyway.

Don’t know if you all are into football or not but I have been watching the most exciting game ever...Patriots vs. N.Y. Giants. I am a Giants fan because of Eli Manning. I am crazy about Peyton and Eli is his bro! Been watching Peyton since he began playing football at University of Tennessee. Patriots are undefeated and the Giants have been leading this first half. That doesn’t mean they will win. Anything can happen in the upcoming second half.

My t.v. is on my right and the refrigerator is on my left. My 3 worlds right here together~~LOL~~

[MEG33]

I did! I absolutely loved the slideshow.

[GodBlessUSA]

I’m jealous. ;) I leave food out, like the fruit and it could be raccoons that have it at night. I have seen possum at the base of the feeder at night too.

In the other house I had a very brave squirrel come right on the deck for nuts. Boy, did I ever want to give that little guy a hug. LOL I kept a safe distance also. He did too, I could tell.

When they look in for food ...that is absolutely adorable! :) The squirrels would do that when they ran out of food, again at the other house. I hope they get use to me like that here. It will take time.

[jaycee]

Hi Dita....good to see you tonight!

[La Enchiladita]

Here's hoping you...

[MEG33]

Sounds perfect! I just turned on the game..It’s halftime..I don’t have a favorite so I’ll pull for your Giants.

[jaycee]

Hey, I suspect they use the post-it notes like the squirrels do........don’t you love it? The squirrels hide all over my patio/carport. I see nuts in the cutest places. It just always brings a smile to me. They bring those big black walnuts and they are hard to hide~~~~~

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! They are a hoot. I keep telling them, there will always be more...no need to hide them. ;) It’s funny to watch them hide them. I see one hide a nut under a pile of leaves. Like no other guy will find that one ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hey, did the Giants win? They are your team too Jaycee?

I heard it was quite an exciting game.