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timessquarenyc.org - 11/13/2008

Times Square Alliance - New Year's Eve - About The Ball

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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 ...

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nytimes.com - 11/16/2008

An Eco-Friendly Billboard for Times Square

— nytimes.com — The first eco-friendly billboard is coming to Times Square, entirely powered by the sun and the wind... — but there is one small catch. When there’s no sun, and no wind? The $3 million billboard goes dark: there is no backup generator. “We think if that ... (more) An Eco-Friendly Billboard for Times Square

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NYC's Permanent New Year's Eve Ball Is the Largest Ever [Big Balls]
Gizmodo — ... from years past. However, the updated ball is twice as big as previous versions (12-feet tall, 11,875 pounds) and it will be the first to be a permanent year-round fixture atop One Times Square. Besides its size, the ball is decked out with 2,668 Waterford Crystals and powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS that are capable of generating more than 16 million distinct colors and billions of patterns. Essentially, it's a giant LivingColors lamp kaleidoscope for the world. [Times Square NYC] ...

Time's Square New Year's Eve Ball to Be Bigger Than Ever
GeekSugar — ... And not only that, but it will be powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS, giving it that picture-perfect colorful kaleidoscope effect. Too bad I won't be in NYC for the festivities! ...

The 'New' New Year's Eve Ball: 32,256 LEDs, 11,875 pounds, 20% more efficient
DVICE Atom Feed — ... vibrant colors and billions of patterns" — did you even know that many colors existed? — and all in all it'll use 20% less energy than last year. What's more, there's talk of it becoming an all-year-round fixture in New York City, making at appearance during other holidays or special events. No word on how it will fit in — if it's made to drop down during other times of the year, then what will be so special about the New Year's Eve ball drop? Times Square Alliance, via Inhabitat

Pedal power to light up Times Square New Year sign
MAKE Magazine — ... million colors and billions of possible patterns, the 32,256 Philips Luxeon LEDs in this year's Ball represent more than three times the number of LEDS used last year, to deliver a brighter and more beautiful New Year's experience than ever before. And this year’s Ball is 10-20% more energy efficient than last year’s already energy-efficient Ball, consuming only the same amount of energy per hour as it would take to operate two traditional home ovens. More: New Year's eve ball. Ringing In 2009 with People Power. Read ...

Check Out The Times Square NYE Ball
GEARFUSE — [image] Living in New York , you’d think I’d be pretty excited for New Year’s Eve and all. After all, millions of people cram into Times Square to see The Jonas Brothers play their hits and to watch the famous ball drop. This year, the ball will feature over 16 million colors, 2668 Waterford Crystals and 32,256 LEDs. Yes, over thirty-two thousand LEDs . Keep an eye out for it tonight as the clock strikes midnight! Happy New Year! Link [ via ]

The Times Square New Year's Ball Timeline [Happy New Year's]
Gizmodo — ... To celebrate the century-old tradition (and appease the tourists), the new ball will stay on display all year long in Times Square. So does that mean we can get drunk and celebrate in the streets all year, too? (Yes, yes it does.) Happy New Year! [Times Square Alliance] ...