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

Aquamarine

[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!

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

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[luvie]

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GOD BLESS ALL MY FINEST FRIENDS!

[La Enchiladita]

Hi LUV, enjoying your day off?
It is a fine day here, a little hazy but lovely.
The robin photo is precious, Kitty, and I love the book of Isaiah.

Well, I was inspired with a New Year's resolution today, and that is I decided I will be more feminine in the new year, starting with wearing dresses, skirts, ruffles 'n' stuff. Here is my inspiration, created by Billie:

Thank you so much, Billie!!! I can't believe this is ME!!
*Giggle*

[dutchess]

Hi finest friends. Aqua, your News Years thread is just lovely. Sorry I haven’t been here. Have kind of “crashed and burned” after dad’s memorial service and all the family here earlier and now gone. Dolly, your Christmas thread was equally awesome. We plan to lay low the rest of the holidays. ((((hugs all around))))

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the beautiful post LUV, am listening to the music now. :)

[Aquamarine]

Love it Dita! I had a dress similar to that one time but it was knee length.

Billie made me a new doll that I plan to use tomorrow for the New Year's eve celebration. :)
She's so kind.

[Aquamarine]

Hi (((dutchess))). Really missed your input on the New Years post since we had done two together in the past. Know you needed a break at this time but I was thinking about you.

It will take time to get through this process. You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[DollyCali]

good to see you dear Sistah.. I know you must feel pretty tired & down... We are thinking of you & love you! Thank you for checking in.

[DollyCali]

Well Billie got me all spiffied up in a new gown & hairdo for tomorrow night!

Thank you dear Sistah!!!

Finally in after a LONG but good day.. Lots going on as ever & my back was rough but I survived all with the help of extra Excedrin.

I still have not decided on dress or jewelry for the concert/dance tomorrow night...

as part of the day today saw the movie Juno.. the young actress did very well & it was a good movie but I am more drawn to the action/adventure(dare I say blood & guts?) type most often. I still think No Country for Old Men will get the academy nod & perhaps win for best pix.. but there are many other good ones this year

[La Enchiladita]

Billie is very kind; it’s heartwarming.
This does actually resemble a dress I had once... and wore once...:)
Except mine was royal blue and shorter.
Happy New Year, Aqua!!

[MEG33]

Happy Birthday Dear GeeBee
~~~
May You Have a Wonderful Day

[jaycee]

WE WILL BE CELEBRATING WITH A PARTY ON TIMES SQUARE, DEAR G.B.

[jaycee]

Beautiful pink floral picture, Meg!

[jaycee]

Now that is a beautiful gown.....I am sure you will be wearing that this evening...LOL....

[jaycee]

Looks like you are going in style, Dolly! Isn’t that pink dress just beautiful?

You will be the “Belle of the Ball”!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy New Year to Finest Friends!

Wishing you and yours Prosperity, Health and Freedom in the New Year!

[Aquamarine]

[jaycee]

Beautiful, Aqua......

[Aquamarine]

Thanks. Billie made the doll for me.

[jaycee]

Very nice, Conor! Here's hoping you and your family enjoy the best in 2008!

[La Enchiladita]

Thanks, Jaycee. That makes 4 of us that like the gown, you, me, Billie and Aquamarine. I didn’t know there is a party tonight. Did I miss something?