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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 Years Eve in Times Square (Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment) unveiled the new LED Crystal Times Square New Years Eve Ball at a press conference at Hudson Scenic Studio in Yonkers, New York. 2008 year marks the 100th birthday of the New Years 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 years 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 Years 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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To: GodBlessUSA
361
posted on
12/31/2007 6:40:45 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: ConorMacNessa; Finest FRiends
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.
362
posted on
12/31/2007 6:48:16 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: Aquamarine
Isn’t she lovely? You could dance the night away in that gown. 17 hours remain of 2007.....
363
posted on
12/31/2007 6:50:22 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
December 31, 2007
Profitable For Growth
READ:
2 Timothy 3:10-17All 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, wouldnt 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 dont need to feel guilty if we dont read the Bible as much as Müller did. But consider with me reading it through at least once this coming yearnot 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).
Gods 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.
364
posted on
12/31/2007 7:05:40 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: GodBlessUSA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOD BLESS USA!
365
posted on
12/31/2007 7:07:21 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: ConorMacNessa; Aquamarine; beachn4fun; The Mayor; Diver Dave; MEG33; LUV W; dutchess; ...
366
posted on
12/31/2007 7:20:40 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: La Enchiladita
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)!
367
posted on
12/31/2007 7:32:38 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Aquamarine; Billie
Billie is great with the dolls, isn’t she?
368
posted on
12/31/2007 7:35:46 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Aquamarine; Billie; All
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
To: The Mayor
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.**
370
posted on
12/31/2007 7:41:53 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: lonestar
That purple is very outstanding, lonestar!
Weinie, I adore your little purple collar!
371
posted on
12/31/2007 7:44:10 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: The Mayor; GodBlessUSA
That is a beautiful ‘birthday greeting’.
372
posted on
12/31/2007 7:45:50 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: MEG33; jaycee; La Enchiladita; The Mayor
373
posted on
12/31/2007 7:48:12 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: jaycee
Thank you.
lonestar
___________________
Thank you! Did you know I'm famous?
Weinie
To: The Mayor
Awesome message today! The Bible - Life’s Guide Book.
To: lonestar
Better put an apron on, don't want to splatter anything on that dress. :)
Weinie, you look adorable (as usual).
To: jaycee
Your very welcome Jaycee.
I truly enjoy posting them for everyone.
377
posted on
12/31/2007 8:21:32 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Aquamarine
Amen, it sure is. Good to see you Aqua.
378
posted on
12/31/2007 8:22:26 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: GodBlessUSA
Your welcome, Happy Birthday!
379
posted on
12/31/2007 8:23:47 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; WVNan; The Thin Man; Diver Dave; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; ...
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