"The song is all about how a man manages to choose another woman despite the effort and time given to him by his former lover."
Friday, December 31, 2010
Sarah Geronimo “Sino nga ba siya?” Music Video
Godzilla Star-Power In Ginza
Source: Clawmark Toys
Above, past Toho Godzilla stars join Tom and Diane Dougherty at the Godzilla Fan Club's event in Ginza. Left to right: Kenji Sahara, Hiroshi Koizumi, Diane, Tom and Akira Takarada. Photo courtesy of Clawmark Toys.
The Santa & Mrs. Claus of Japan, Tom & Diane Dougherty, attended a Godzilla Fan Club event on Christmas Day that was held in Ginza, Tokyo. The event was held in a building across Ginza Crossing from the Wako Department Store.
Says Tom Dougherty:
We were lucky enough to get invited to a Godzilla Fan Club function on Christmas day. Check out our site for the full story and all the photos.
Lots of Godzilla star power. The event was held right across from the Wako Dept. Store (how fitting). I am attaching a couple of photos you might enjoy. Anyway check our site under "Monster Happenings In Tokyo."
Above, with Godzilla in the foreground, the Wako Department Store clock tower can be seen from the party room's window. Photo courtesy of Clawmark Toys.
A Look Around Godzilla's Old Stomping Ground
The print edition of The Daily Yomiuri article, "A Look Around Godzilla's Old Stomping Ground" showed up (faster than I expected) in the mailbox today.
I scanned the article and here it is below (click on image to view larger):
The interview for the article and photo were done on December 7th in Hibiya and published in the December 24 edition.
In case you haven't read the article or the image isn't clear enough, here's the full text:
A look around Godzilla's old stomping ground
Tom Baker / Daily Yomiuri Staff Writer
Godzilla was the embodiment of war in his eponymous 1954 debut film, but he saved the Earth from ecological doom in Godzilla vs the Smog Monster in 1971. The giant reptilian monster has meant many things to many people.
But did you ever imagine him as a tourist? According to The Monster Movie Fan's Guide to Japan (51 pp, 15 dollars, available via www.comixpress.com), Godzilla has ranged as far north as Sapporo, where he destroyed the TV Tower in one of his many films, and as far south as the Sakurajima volcano in Kyushu, near which he came ashore in another.
One place he hasn't visited is New York. Or perhaps that point is arguable. Armand Vaquer, the guidebook's author, told The Daily Yomiuri in a recent interview that devoted fans refer to the 1998 U.S. film in which Godzilla took a bite of the Big Apple as GINO ("Godzilla In Name Only").
For fans devoted enough to make a pilgrimage to Japan, Vaquer's book will tell them where to find landmarks associated not only with Godzilla, but also with his titanic terrapin counterpart, Gamera.
Some of the practical information in the book is a bit dated. For instance, it has been a few years since a plane-to-terminal bus ride was a routine part of arriving at Narita Airport.
However, most travelers are likely to rely on more conventional guidebooks for such details, using this one for it specialized insights. Those begin at the airport, too, about which Vaquer writes: "Interestingly, a video of the procedures at the Immigration desk features G-FEST XIV [monster fan convention] guest and Godzilla actress Shelley Sweeney. So at least you will be able to see a familiar, friendly face."
Vaquer's devotion to his subject shines through in his book and also in person, but it is not uncritical devotion. In the entry on the Seto Ohashi bridge, which connects Okayama and Kagawa prefectures, he writes, "In Godzilla vs King Ghidora (1991) King Ghidora blasts the bridge (in a not-too-convincing effect) during a fly-by."
A more positively memorable scene involved what Vaquer described in the interview as a cake-shaped cinema that stood on the site of the present-day Yurakucho Mullion building in Tokyo.
"That was in the 1954 Godzilla, where Godzilla steps on the train tracks, and the power surging through him causes his tail to whip about, and it smashes into the building. The inside joke there is that the patrons that were seeing the movie in that actual theater got to see the tail just hit the building they're sitting in watching it," he said.
In another part of town, the Diet Building has suffered abuse in several films, by Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, Mothra and King Kong, which must have been a cathartic experience for at least some members of the audience each time.
The book includes a page about the Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall in Koto Ward, Tokyo, which houses the Japanese fishing boat whose 1954 irradiation by fallout from a U.S. hydrogen bomb test was a real-life reference point for the original Godzilla film.
For monster movie fans, a stop at this spot will mark a solemn pause in an otherwise lighthearted journey.
UPDATE: Antonio Margarito's injury from the Manny Pacquiao fight
Fightnews recently conducted an interview with Antonio Margarito in Tijuana, Mexico and from the photos of Margarito, it can be deduced that the injury (fractured right orbital bone) he suffered in the Pacquiao fight is quite serious considering that his fight with Pacquiao was about 2 months ago already.
Margarito's wife Michelle stated the following in the interview article:
"I have never seen Antonio with such serious injury. It was shocking but at the same time sad because I had never seen him like that... This is part of boxing as they say and we know that things like these can happen and I am not going to deny that I wasn’t sad or nervous to think that the punch could have ended Tony’s career. Once the doctor operated on him and told us everything was going to be fine, I began to calm down."
It's good to hear from Margarito's doctor that his injury will be going to be fine.
Manny Pacquiao was absolutely correct in signaling to the referee, Lawrence Cole to stop his fight with Margarito earlier.
Below are Margarito's recent photos from Fightnews:
The Top Monster / Sci Fi Stories Of 2010
Here we are with 2011 about to begin within the next few hours, so I thought this would be the perfect time to post about the top stories published during 2010 here at MIN.
How do I know what are the top stories of the year are? Well, I am a control freak, so I constantly keep track of the number of hits that each article gets. Based on those hits, here are the stories that got the most visits and were linked to by the most "outside" news sources and web sites.
If you are a fan of giant monster movies, either with or without 80s pop stars in them, namely "Godzilla", then 2010 was your year. Fans all over the world went loco when Legendary pictures announced that they were going to produce a brand-new "G" film in 2012. Also the numerous monster epics produced by The Asylum for the SyFy channel were very popular.
The top story, however, did not involve a giant lizard, but a group of popular paranormal investigators, who have their own TV show, that manged to walk through the busy hallways of Comic Con undetected.
Here is this years top stories:
10. Long Lost Print Of KING KONG Discovered In London Cinema
It seems that a rare print of the 1933 classic film "King Kong" has turned up in a rather unlikely place, buried in the wall of a London cinema.
During recent renovations to the Grosvenor Cinema, a worker named Ross McMillan was working on knocking down a partition wall in the projection room when he noticed something odd looking in the rubble. To his amazement he discovered that it was a copy of "King Kong." Not just any copy, mind you, a copy that has been missing from the vaults of RKO for more than seventy years. An original print, that may very well contain scenes cut out of the film, including the long-lost Lizard and Spider canyon sequences.
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9. Godzilla 3-D, Godzilla 2012, Rumors And Misinformation Abound
It seems that I may have been duped? Earlier today I posted an article about the possible hiring of Keith Melton as the director of Legendary Pictures/Warner Bros upcoming "Godzilla" movie.
Now, that I have had time to do some research, it seems that this report was in error......or was it? Frankly, I'm not sure, there seems to be some confusion.
Now, first off, my source for the Melton hiring, was IMDB, which I have learned from fans, is about as reliable a source for movie info as a drunk at a party.
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8. "Xena" The Movie? Lawless Still Wants To Resurrect The 'Warrior Princess'
Back in 2008 actress Lucy Lawless made it public that she wanted to reprise the role that made her a fanboy....and fangirl....favorite, that of "Xena, The Warrior Princess."
Well her we are almost two years later, and Lawless is echoing the same desire to strap on the leather again. This time, however, the New Zealander doesn't think that reviving the series is the answer. No, Lawless thinks that it is time for a "Xena" movie.
The actress recently told reporters, "I love that character. I would do it if it was a movie. I doubt I would do it as a TV series. I can't see how you would make it fresh."
Just like before, Lawless understands that she isn't getting any younger, and the time may be now to get the ball rolling on any "Xena" related projects.
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7. The First Look At Roger Corman's 'Dinoshark'
Isn't it wonderful that giant mutant monsters are popular again. After J.J. Abrams unleashed his giant monster movie, "Cloverfield", in theaters two years ago, there has been a non-stop parade of independent features where the motto, "bigger is better", has really been taken seriously.
Last year, The Asylum, made a huge media splash with their film "Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus". The film featured former 80s pop sensation, Debbie Gibson, playing second fiddle to a titanic shark and an equally gigantic octopus. Likewise, films of the same vein like, "Dinocroc vs. Supergator", "Megaconda," and even The Asylum's follow-up to "Mega Shark", called "Megapiranha", were all rushed into production by the end of 2009.
Now it seems that the king of B movie monsters, Roger Corman, was feeling a little left-out by all of this, so he has developed his own giant monster film for the SyFy Channel called, "Dinoshark."
Lets see....Megaconda....Dinocrock.....Mega Shark........Dinoshark. Makes perfect sense in the grand scheme of things, doesn't it?
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6. New Legendary Pictures GODZILLA Design To Be Revealed At Comic Con!
Many things can be determined from looking at this really cool artwork, the most important of which is the fact that the studio is going to go with the 'classic' Japanese Godzilla look, instead of trying to reinvent the monster like Tristar tried to do back in 1998.
That should put a lot of the fears expressed by the fan base to rest.
It is obvious from this that Legendary is taking this project very seriously and like in the very first Godzilla film (Gojira 1954) the monster will be 'true' bringer of mass destruction.
Which means plenty of city stomping action that should make all of us Godzilla movie fans very, very happy.
Am I reading too much from just a simple t-shirt image. Possibly, but at least you can gauge the 'general' idea of where Legendary Pictures is intending to go with this.
"Old School"
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5. Gemma Arterton To Replace Sigourney Weaver In New ALIEN 3D?
Ever since Sigourney Weaver turned down a chance to reprise the role of Ripley in Ridley Scott's upcoming "Alien 3D" prequel, the film maker has been searching for a strong, yet beautiful, woman to take on H.R. Giger's most famous creation.
There have been plenty of names floating around, but none of them seemed to be in any serious contention for the lead role in the film, that is, until now.
Though her publicists were trying to deny it like mad, "Prince Of Persia" star Gemma Arterton has come forward publicly to announce that she has the inside track to land the coveted role. At the Toronto International Film Festival this past weekend, where Arterton was in attendance promoting her new film "Tamara Drewe" the actress let it slip that, "The honest truth is that Ridley Scott has approached me to meet with him about something in the next few weeks."
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4. Zack Snyder To Helm New Superman Movie
While the last Superman movie, Superman Returns, had spectacular special effects and it made over $200 million, it is considered a flop as it failed to re-start the franchise.
It is rumored that the movie is to feature the Kryptonian villain, General Zod. Right now, Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers are being tight-lipped.
But who will play the Man of Steel? Whomever it is, he has to look like Superman, not Superboy. And ditch that last costume design!
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3. Jurassic Park 4 Has Risen From The Grave..And So Has 5 & 6?
Back in 2008, immediately after the death of Jurassic Park author writer Michael Crichton, Universal and producers Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy announced that they had decided to abandon any hopes of producing a fourth film.
That was two years ago, it it seems that everyone involved has gotten over mourning the loss of Crichton and are now ready to go forward with "Jurassic Park 4", plus "5" and "6", for that matter.
"Jurassic Park 3" director Joe Johnston has now come forward and announced that Universal is ready to launch a brand new trilogy that will be a whole new bread of cat.
"There is going to be a Jurassic Park IV. And it's going to be unlike anything you've seen. It breaks away from the first three - it's essentially the beginning of the second Jurassic Park trilogy. It's going to be done in a completely different way.
"If you think of the first three as a trilogy, number four would be the beginning of a second trilogy. We just want to make them justified in their own right. We don't want to make sequel after sequel just because there's a market for it. We want to tell different, interesting stories."
The last time anyone heard about "Jurassic Park 4", was way back in August of 2007. At that time, Laura Dern had been reportedly cast to reprise her role as Ellie Sattler from the first film.
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2. It's Official! A New Godzilla Movie Is Coming In 2012!
Rumors that Legendary Pictures were in the process of making a new, American, "Godzilla" film first surfaced last August, and now they have been officially confirmed.
Yes, my friends, the studio has just announced that they have struck a deal with the famed Toho studios in Japan to produce a brand-new "Godzilla" movie, which will be released through Warner Bros in 2012.
According to the deal, Warner Bros will co-produce the film, and pony up some of the cash for it, while Toho will release the film in Japan.
There isn't a director yet, but the studio has announced that Dan Lin, Roy Lee Brian Rogers, Yoshimitsu Banno, Kenji Okuhira and Doug Davison will all serve as producers.
Thomas Tull, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Pictures, commented, "Godzilla is one of the world's most powerful pop culture icons, and we at Legendary are thrilled to be able to create a modern epic based on this long-loved Toho franchise. Our plans are to produce the Godzilla that we, as fans, would want to see. We intend to do justice to those essential elements that have allowed this character to remain as pop-culturally relevant for as long as it has."
Sources close to the deal note that it will be similar in scope to other Warner/Legendary films, co-productions, such as "The Dark Knight" and "300".
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1. GHOST ADVENTURES - Zak Bagans, Nick Grof And Aaron Goodwin At Comic Con 2010
Like I mentioned in my previous article, my experience at Comic Con was a little 'different' than that of the 'typical' fan. Instead of lusting after the 'trendy' movies and shows, my family and I were excited about a lot of things that weren't so mainstream.
One of these was the television series, "Ghost Adventures", and my wife April, son Christopher and I were really looking forward to meeting the shows stars Zak Bagans, Nick Grof and Aaron Goodwin at an autograph signing later in the afternoon.
As luck would have it, the very same people, Zak, Nick and Aaron,that we so strongly wanted to see, arrived at the convention at the exact same time that we did. Amazingly, they were just milling around in the area adjacent to the check-in and autograph areas. To our delite, we were able to snap a few photos and talk to Aaron for a few seconds. My wife was very happy to have told him that 'he was the shit!'
To our surprise, no one else even recognised them.
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Indie Film Maker Sets The Record Straight On His Werewolf Epic
Independent Filmmaker Jeremiah Sayys, who made is directorial debut with the psychological horror film “Of Silence” (www.ofsilencefilm.com) due to begin hitting film festivals next year, is being linked to many projects that’s being developed by his independent production company,
WorldsLastHero Productions. Sayys’ next project seems to be the werewolf film “WULF”, but with
many rumors floating around and misinformation being spread, Sayys’ has decided to clear up the rumors and misinformation.
Sayys, “My next official project is “WULF”, a werewolf horror film that we will go into production on in April. Any rumors regarding me doing any other film project other than “WULF” is simply not true. I’m very excited about the project.
It’s a very tragic, intense story and it’s going to be an amazing experience. However, at the very beginning of this year we were set to go into pre-production on the film “DeadLands Cry”, but because of budget reasons we had to push that film back on the company’s film slate and “WULF” took its place. As far as misinformation goes, is the casting of “WULF”. A couple of actors and actresses have been linked to the film and is said to be attached, but they aren’t. We’re “in talks” with some talent, but that’s all and nothing
more as of yet.”
Sayys’ also elaborated on his next project after “WULF”.
Sayys, “I have two films that I haven’t really decided on which one I want or should do first, after WULF. One of the films is an adaptation of my sci-fi graphic novel of the same name called “Miscreation” that’s set in a semi post-apocalyptic world. The other film is called “Being”, a sci-fi/horror/thriller. “Miscreation” is a high concept story that needs a big budget to be done right. “Being” is also a high concept story, but doesn’t really need a very big budget to be done right. So it really comes down to which one we can do financially, at the time.”
Sayys wrote the screenplay to “WULF” and will be producing, directing and starring in the film. His producing partner, Sheila Ryan and their new producing partner Kira Willoughy will also serve as producers on film. “WULF” tells the story of Preston Cunningham, a mechanic struggling to make peace with his tragic past while battling an inner monster from folklore legend, after being attacked by an injured wolf in Alaska.
“Miscreation” is an action/sci-fi/horror/thriller. It takes place in the year 2065, when the United States economy has completely collapsed and the middle class has devolved to slavery. The story follows mysterious survivalists, Tristan and Haven, as they travel a disastrous landscape searching for a ruthless killer on a murdering spree. Sayys will direct from his own screenplay and will produce and star in the film. Sheila Ryan and Kira Willoughby will serve as
producers on the film. “Miscreation” is the first graphic novel in Jeremiah Sayys’ graphic novel series, “A Nothing Place”, that he is currently developing.
“Being” tells the story of an eighteen year old college student and a thirty year old plumber, who develop an uncommon relationship that is tragically put on the line when the student begins to go through terrifying phases of inner body transformations after coming in contact with an unfamiliar insect. Sayys will once again direct from his own screenplay and will produce and star in the film. Ryan and Willoughby will serve as producers.
Other films on Sayys’ plate for the future are the following:
“DeadLands Cry” - A morally upstanding single father and his strong-willed teenage daughter are put to the test when volunteers renovating an old schoolhouse find themselves trapped and hunted by an inconceivable monster with an ominous past that reaches deep into local legend.
“Amoral Prodigy”, a dark and gritty horror/thriller about a solo detective investigating a case on a serial killer whose victims are showcased in gruesome and disturbing ways.
“The Bogeyman”, a sci-fi/horror/thriller that tells the story of a philosopher and her recovering alcoholic best friend that encounter a folkloric being, when a violent storm blacks out the entire neighborhood they live in.
“Glimpses of Being”, a sci-fi/horror/thriller about a corporate operative who’s sent on a job to categorize materials stored in a storage station, located on the realms of another solar system. He begins to reflect on his life and the people who were once in it he left behind on Earth, while battling the inner demons trying to destroy him.
Visit Sayys’ production company’s website, http://www.worldslastheroproductions.com/, to find out more about his projects.
See Also: Jeremiah Sayys Talks 'Deadlands Cry'
World's Strongest Man Copetition;;Mariusz Pudzianowski'
World's Strongest Man Competition |
World's Strongest Man Competition |
Next up was the log lift for maximum weight: Koniushok won with 155 kg, followed by Rozenthal at 150.
Koniushok proved the contest name was for real as he broke the world record in the farmer’s walk, 120 kg/70 meters in 30.82 seconds.
The last event of the day was a truck pull, which produced close competition. Unofficially, these are the top places and points after the first day:
Sergei Konishok 71 points
Janne Hartikainen 66.5
Marius Lalas 57
Maris Rozenthals 56
The World Strongest Man
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man |
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man |
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man |
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man |
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man |
The worlds strongest man is an international competition held by the World Class Events (WCE) at the end of September each year. The worlds strongest man competition decides who is the strongest man in the world.
This site keeps track of what's happening with the worlds strongest man and has information about the competitors including the strongest man in the world. The current worlds strongest man is Mariusz Pudzianowski from Poland. You can find Mariusz Pudzianowski's details on this page.
The information on this page will be updated after the next worlds strongest man competition is held this September. You will find current information about the strongest man in the world (Mariusz Pudzianowski) on this page.
Mariusz Pudzianowski used a combination of many bodybuilding supplements to help him grow stronger. Some of these supplements include whey protein, creatine, dextrose (simple carbs), NO2 and testosterone boosters.
How the worlds strongest man works
The worlds strongest man competition works on a points system. Competitors compete in a series of events and are given points for the place they come in the event. Events include
The current strongest man in the world
The current strongest man in the world is Mariusz Pudzianowski from Poland. Mariusz has won the competition in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Here is some information about Mariusz:
Mariusz Pudzianowski stats:
Height: | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight: | 132 kg (291 lb) |
Chest: | 148 cm (58 in) |
Waist: | 92 cm (36 in) |
Thigh: | 80 cm (31 in) |
Biceps: | 56 cm (22 in) |
Forearm: | 45 cm (18 in) |
Current worlds strongest man: Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Pudzianowski has been competing in strength sports since he was 16 when he entered his birst bench press competition where he bench pressed 160kg! Within two years he had already increased his bench press to over 205kg.He competed in his first strongman competition in 1999 but it wasn't until 2001 that he became known when he finished 4th in the worlds strongest man competition. Mariusz then returned to become the strongest man in the world in 2002 and 2003.
Mariusz Pudzianowski won the 2003 competition by a record margin. His huge muscular strength, power and endurance proving to tough for his competitiors.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is well loved in his home country of Poland and is considered a national hero for his achievements in strongman, bodybuilding, boxing and powerlifting.
Strongman world records
- The parallel stairs (carrying 3 weight on the stairs)
- The walk of lumberman (carrying of 180 kg heavy block)
- Over - rolling of tire (8 turns)
- Run with suitcases of 125 kg each
- The Farmer's Walk
- Combined competition (embarking of sacks and run with an anvil)
Mariusz Pudzianowski:The World Strongest Man
Muhammad Majid - Rising Actor / Anchor
Muhammad Majid is another talented Pakistani rising actor, anchor and model. He is making his space in TV industry as well as in modeling by his wonderful acting and attractive look.
He was born in Multan, Punjab and did Masters in Media Studies from Bahauddin Zikriya University, Multan.
He is working on top TV channels like Geo Tv, ARY Digital, PTV, Hum Tv and many other national channels in all sorts of Tv plays including Urdu, Punjabi, Saraiki. Famous Tv plays of Majid are "Mehndi Wale Hath", which was one of the top tv serial of Geo tv, and "Sanwali" of Hum Tv.
Now a days, Majid is working as Producer with an upcoming Tv channel "Lights Asia" and also doing tv shows as anchor. In addition, he is working as model for private projects.
Images of Muhammad Majid:
Sanam Baloch - Cute Pakistani Actress
Paris Hilton Racy New Photos
Credit: Fame Pictures
Paris Hilton is known for her racy pictures and now we are seeing some very sexy pictures from her new motorcycle racing venture.
Yes, the sexy party queen has decided to back and become part owner in the SuperMartxe VIP MotGP motocycle racing team.
Not only is Paris a part owner, but we are sure that her influence has sparked the look for the teams colors.
Hilton launched her racing team in Madrid, Spain just two weeks ago.
The Hilton backed team will complete in the 2011 125cc World Championship.
Credit: Fame Pictures
Seems like Hilton is also incorporating sexy colors into the motorcycle racing scene.
Pink, white and blue are the colors of Paris Hilton skin tight, leather motorcycle racing suit.
With rows of rhinestone decorating the front and a skin tight, low cut cleavage hugging front.
Hilton also wore a pair of white stiletto ankle high boots to the launch party.
As day turned into night, Hilton continued the celebration of the new SuperMartxe VIP MotGP motocycle racing team at the dance club Fabrik in Madrid, Spain.
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Also in attendance were BQR racers Sergio Gadea and Maverick Vinales.
Hilton, wearing a very short black and white dress, black leggings and black high heel shoes joined the male and female dancers on stage as the celebration of the new racing team continued into the wee hours of the morning.
See more sexy pictures of Paris Hilton motocycle team launch at Paris Hilton Motorcycle Racing Team.
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New Year's Eve Celebration In Times Square
The countdown is on for the big ball to drop in Times Square. Arrangements are happening for the massive New Year's Eve party.
The big ball weighs almost 12,00 pounds and is fair about 2,500 Waterford Crystals. The 70-foot ball will begin its descent at 11:59 p.m. to the chants of revelers counting down the final seconds of 2011.
New York Police Department will have lot of extra cops, lot of radiation detectors and a fleet of helicopters on duty. Security will be juiced up.
In addition to Times Square being completely closed to traffic, there will be several other street closures in the area. People are urged to take mass transit. On street parking will also be very limited in Midtown.
Dressing in heels
Are you making any New Year's Resolutions?
(Photo by Stockholm Street Style)