inhabitat.com - 12/31/2008
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This New Year’s Eve Times Square in New York is set to debut a dazzling new LED-encrusted New Year’s ball ! Composed of 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs, the 12-foot wide energy-efficient orb weighs in at 11,875 pounds, making it twice the size of any ball previously dropped ...
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/31/2008
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The ball dropped over Times Square for New
Year's Eve has been undergoing a green makeover and...
will be illuminated by tens of thousands of light-emitting diodes, or L.E.D.s. But the ball also much bigger than in the past and burn brightly all year long.
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New Year's Ball in Times Square to Stay Bright, All Year ...
greendaily.com - 12/31/2008
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When you think of energy-efficiency, Times Square on
New Years Eve is probably not the first thing...
you think about. In fact, it probably doesn't even make the list. Organizers are trying to change all of that. The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball has been fitted with new LED lights this year. ...
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Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is Light Green
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Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Gets Green Makeover
EarthFirst.com —
When the ball drops tonight in Times Square, New Year’s Eve revelers will get an up-close view of its energy-efficient makeover. The 12-foot sphere will be double the size of previous balls yet use even less energy thanks to the 32,256 LED lights that will cover it. The new ball will become a year-round attraction above Times Square, in full public view January through December.
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PHILIPS LIGHTING provided the new solid state lighting technology for the Ball, resulting in an astounding ...
INHABITOTS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2009
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Inhabitots New Years Resolution HAPPY NEW YEAR! The ball has dropped , the confetti has cleared , and today we embark upon a brand new year! As Barack Obama takes office and a whole new political era begins, it is clear that 2009 is going to be a memorable year. 2009 presents an extraordinary set of challenges and opportunities for the world, and we’d like take a moment to share our resolutions and focus our resolve for making 2009 an incredible year. Times may be tough, but in every challenge is an opportunity, and we’re looking forward to the future with optimism, ...
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