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!

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[La Enchiladita]

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you, Conor. I wish the very same wish for you. I’m stepping outside now with my cup of coffee to witness the last dawn of 2007. Fast away, the old year passes. It has been good in many ways and trying in others. God bless us all.

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?

And days of auld lang syne, my dear,
And days of auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?

We twa hae run aboot the braes
And pu’d the gowans fine.
We’ve wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin’ auld lang syne.

Sin’ auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin’ auld lang syne,
We’ve wandered mony a weary foot,
Sin’ auld ang syne.

We twa hae sported i’ the burn,
From morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin’ auld lang syne.

Sin’ auld lang syne, my dear,
Sin’ auld lang syne.
But seas between us braid hae roared
Sin’ auld lang syne.

And ther’s a hand, my trusty friend,
And gie’s a hand o’ thine;
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

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A cup o’ kindness is what we find at The Finest.
Many thanks to all.

[La Enchiladita]

Isn’t she lovely? You could dance the night away in that gown. 17 hours remain of 2007.....

[The Mayor]

December 31, 2007

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READ: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. —2 Timothy 3:16

Which of the following quotes are in the Bible?

1. Cleanliness is next to godliness. 

2. God helps those who help themselves.

3. Confession is good for the soul.

4. Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward.

5. Money is the root of all evil.

6. Honesty is the best policy.

Believe it or not, only one of those quotes is found in the Bible. The fourth one is from Job 5:7.

George Müller, a pastor and orphanage director in the 1800s, wouldn’t have had trouble knowing which of those quotes were from the Bible.  Why? Because he read through it more than 100 times! He said: “I look upon it as a lost day when I have not had a good time over the Word of God. . . . I have always made it a rule never to begin work until I have had a good season with God and His Word. The blessing I have received has been wonderful.”

We don’t need to feel guilty if we don’t read the Bible as much as Müller did. But consider with me reading it through at least once this coming year—not so that we can answer some trick questions about it, but because it was given to us by God and is profitable for our spiritual growth (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

God’s Word is like refreshing rain
That waters crops and seed;
It brings new life to open hearts,
And meets us in our need.  —Sper

Read the Bible to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy.

Bible in One Year:   Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

[The Mayor]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOD BLESS USA!

[DollyCali]

[jaycee]

Don't you know we are playing "make believe". And wishing it was real. Remember the dinner at a fine place overlooking Times Square and dancing afterwards~~~~ I am not going anywhere either and am a bit sad! I adjust pretty well. I will have me a big shrimp cocktail. Just made my cocktail sauce last night and the shrimp are waiting! And a nice glass of champagne. (or two)!

[jaycee]

Billie is great with the dolls, isn’t she?

[lonestar]

This is how I dress to cook black-eye peas.

lonestar

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lonestar looks just exactly like that!

I have on a diamond collar. Look at me! Look at me!

Weinie

[jaycee]

Thank you, Mr. Mayor for our lesson and Bible reading today! I do love the following from your lesson:

**Read the Bible to be wise, believe it to be safe, practice it to be holy.**

[jaycee]

That purple is very outstanding, lonestar!

Weinie, I adore your little purple collar!

[jaycee]

That is a beautiful ‘birthday greeting’.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hugs!

[lonestar]

Thank you.

lonestar

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Thank you! Did you know I'm famous?

Weinie

[Aquamarine]

Awesome message today! The Bible - Life’s Guide Book.

[Aquamarine]

Better put an apron on, don't want to splatter anything on that dress. :)

Weinie, you look adorable (as usual).

[The Mayor]

Your very welcome Jaycee.
I truly enjoy posting them for everyone.

[The Mayor]

Amen, it sure is. Good to see you Aqua.

[The Mayor]

Your welcome, Happy Birthday!

[Aquamarine]

Another Michael Buble song provided by GodBlessUSA.

Michael Buble ~ Call Me Irresponsible