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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
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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: beachn4fun
But, just eat less. Enjoy!Like I could stop myself, lol
To: jaycee
thanks, jaycee - hope you have a great New Year as well!
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posted on
12/28/2007 7:34:09 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Hi G.B., I agree...too much crowd in N.Y. city for me although they truly have a ball. I enjoy watching those people on t.v. just as much. Like you say, in my younger days I may have endured! Thanks for the musical links Aqua said you furnished!
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posted on
12/28/2007 7:34:20 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: beachn4fun
Beachie, I see no pounds.......looks great to me!!! LOL~
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posted on
12/28/2007 7:36:03 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: The Mayor
Thank you, Mr. Mayor for today’s lesson and reading in Matthew. We appreciate you!!
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posted on
12/28/2007 7:40:31 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: lonestar
Thanks, lonestar and Weinie!!
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posted on
12/28/2007 7:42:19 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: Aquamarine; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; JustAmy
Ohhhhhhhhh, this is your most beautiful opening post since your
last most beautiful one, Aqua! You have certainly mastered PE! It is gorgeous - now I'll have to go find my evening wear so I can fit in and enjoy this Finest New Year's party! Today of course it must be a red dress - tomorrow's another day, another color. :)
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posted on
12/28/2007 9:02:08 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
Wow, what a dazzling post!
Thanks for the nice comments but my best work is when you and your creativity were involved.
Today of course it must be a red dress - tomorrow's another day, another color. :)
Sounds like a good plan, think I still have enough dolls to pull that off. :)
To: GodBlessUSA
This is beautiful, GeeBee! I love all these festivities! WhooHooooo!!!
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posted on
12/28/2007 9:18:36 AM PST
by
Billie
To: MEG33
That’s beautiful, Meg, and most fitting for an “Aqua” thread!
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posted on
12/28/2007 9:25:17 AM PST
by
Billie
To: GodBlessUSA; Finest FRiends
I'll drink to that...:) What a lovely post, (((GeeBee))).
Looking forward to 2008 and Republican victory as well. Our weather is trending quite cold, so will plan to view the Rose Parade via TV rather than.... brrrr....in person. From the parade two years ago:
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:21:39 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: GodBlessUSA; Billie; All; Finest FRiends
Thank you for the Lovely Thread, GeeBee! Today Gives me the Opportunity to Dress Up in the Beautiful Gown you Gave me,
Billie! (Although I'll have to Instantly Revert Back to my Dowdiness, Lol, Like Cinderella, so I can Do my Afternoon Housework!) : )
Loving and Earnest Prayers Always for our Troops. I Hope Everyone's Day is a Wonderful One!
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:26:00 AM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
To: Kitty Mittens
Hi, (((Kitty))), you look (and are) so sweet as always...:)
I confess, I do not like to dress up, even for New Year’s. If I absolutely MUST dress up for an occasion, can’t wait to get home and change. LOL.
Yep, I’m the original party-pooper.
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:29:29 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: Finest FRiends; Aquamarine; Billie; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; GodBlessUSA
Happy TGIF To The Finest
I had no cable connection earlier..I cannot access photobucket
or tiny pic..I can have snow falling from blue skies! My snow
background is an imageshack link . LOL
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:30:21 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Aquamarine
Hi, (((GlamourDoll)))...:) Thanks for the festive thread.
Fast away the old year passes... Fa la la la la, La la la la...:)
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:31:49 AM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...)
To: Kitty Mittens
You look terrific in red (((Kitty Mittens)))
Aqua’s thread is so lovely isn’t it. I wish I could take credit. ;) Are you all set for your New Year? It’s a very nice day here. Warm for this time of year. Just got back from a very nice long walk with the dog. Happy New Year!!
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:31:50 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Billie
Good Afternoon Billie :)
Thanks!
We all look great in red. I like my jewelry too ;)
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:33:56 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: La Enchiladita
Hi (((Dita))) :)
Thanks! Great post! I look forward to the Rose Parade too. I hope I don’t miss it this year. I always forget these things till they are over. ;) We have a very nice day here today!
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:35:47 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Thank you..I no long see a frame on mine..I wish I could see yours!
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posted on
12/28/2007 11:36:19 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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