New Direction for Time Square NYE Ball Drop

President Obama has asked N.Y. City officials and Mayor Bloomberg to reverse the direction of the ball drop and instead have the ball go up to usher in the new year. The president suggested the change as a "symbol of uplifting momentum for the economy". The mayor quickly agreed and said "All New Yorkers would be happy to assist in this important initiative to more our economy forward." The mayor was asked how many jobs would be created by changing the direction of the lighted ball, "Well, in fact we will have to layoff two technicians who were in charge of the stopping process at the bottom. But I feel, well ya know, two steps back, one forward or whatever... anyway with Wall Street here in town, I believe traders will take the hint and do good financial stuff because of the lighted ball thingy...".
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