Chances are that if you’re reading this, you might be like me…too tired to go out, unable to find a babysitter, saving money or just too cold to go out…and you’ll be ringing in the New Year from the comfort of your own couch.  Though I’d like to pretend that I’m a newbie at skipping the festivities, I’d be lying.  I’m certainly no grinch of New Year’s eve but for one reason or another, I’ve too often enjoyed a glass of champagne or something bubbly in front of the TV while my wife traditionally is asleep before they even start the countdown to the ball drop.

Sure, part of me is envious of those outside reveling in the streets of Washington, DC, enjoying the blistering cold with lots of other generally drunk parents pretending they’re still in their twenties, but I can say I’ve been there and done it at least once (that I remember anyways).  What’s still on my lifetime “to-do” list is going to go to New York City to see the ball drop without having the TV commentators give me their version of why the year was an important one or suffering through ridiculous commercials trying to squeeze those last few dollars from me that I might not have spent over Christmas.

Though this isn’t the year I’ll spend in New York, Hulu (Etilities Forum) decided to bring me closer to my wish by offering a live stream straight into Times Square.  So if you’re one of those who will be on the couch as the ball drops and following it through Hulu – one of our top 10 technology services providers of 2008 - here’s a toast to technology bringing us closer together and helping us reach our dreams.  See you next year!

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