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

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

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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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[MEG33]

BBL(Hope my connection is still here) Have Fun

[GodBlessUSA]

Very Pretty Dita!

[DollyCali]

She really looked good in that dress in the movie.. and it was nice to see a female star that doesn’t have a need for “enhancement”. I think young people anymore dont even recognize natural for what it is the implants are so common.

She has a gorgeous figure.. maybe a bit too slim (if that is possible)... She is long & lean & has wonderful features.

Well, off I go (to get ready)

[GodBlessUSA]

I hope so too! See you later :)

[La Enchiladita]

Maybe a tiara would complete your ensemble...

:-)

[MEG33]

Have fun Dolly! Full report on your festivities!

[La Enchiladita]

Okay, everyone pick a hat or tiara to go with your "gown"...:)

[Billie]

I am so sorry I'm this late. Aqua, I LOVED what you did with your opening ping today. I wish I could stay here right now and read through the comments, but it's been a hectic day with lots of interruptions.

I sent some of these in FR mail but didn't finish all of them until just now, so please don't anyone go without grabbing your new outfits!

Lori, the fur is faux of course - don't sic PETA on me. :)

Dolly, I worked on the 'pink' dress some more, so you may enjoy dancing in it better. :)

Jaycee, I got your red dress out of the cleaners for you. :)

Enjoy the ball tonight - we're going out of town tomorrow and won't be back until Wednesday afternoon, so I'll catch up with you later.

HUGS!

        

[Diver Dave]

Behind every cook is a bowl-licker in a diamond collar.

All reports state that you have Journeyman Bowl-Licker status, Weinie. Trust your status hasn't changed over at The Bridge. Happy New Year! (you too, lonestar).

[Diver Dave]

And a Happy New Year to you, jw.
Hope you’re “over” the weather soon.

[Diver Dave]

WOW!!!

I need to go buy lotsa dance tickets.

[La Enchiladita]

"Dress Rehearsal"

[La Enchiladita]

You go, Billie!! I was 10 minutes late and forgot Kitty anyway.... :-(

That is so awesome what you did..(((HUGS)))

[lonestar]

Does Billie's version of you look as much like you as mine does? Well, my hair looks like mine.

LOL!

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Aunt Billie knows exactly what I look like!

Weinie

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((((Billie))))))), Everyone's Gowns are So Beautiful!!

May we All have the Most Wonderful New Year!

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, thank you, Billie! This is lovely. NOW I can go dancing. :-)

[Billie]

Thank you, dita - I tried to get finished with all of them and post them before so late in the evening. I'm not sure Kitty's even posted hers yet, because I haven't had time to go through the posts.

Hey Dave, me first. :)

[Mama_Bear]

These are gorgeous dresses, Billie! Aren’t we all beautiful?!

[Kitty Mittens]

You're Sweet, ((((('Dita)))))!

[La Enchiladita]

I am STARVING, Meg... thanks!!!
Love lobstah and steak and more lobstah!!!

And "bubbly"...