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A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-31-03, 01-01,02-04 ~ Happy New Year 2004
dansangel

Posted on 12/31/2003 4:21:51 AM PST by dansangel



        




        


Each year, we look forward to the New Year with expectations of good fortune, good health and a renewed faith in God. It is also a time to reflect on all of the events of the year that is about to pass. Here are just a few of the highlights, good and bad, of the year 2003.





January 2003:

The Progressive Review leaks the news that Wesley Clark is considering a run for the president on the Democratic ticket.

Senator Zell Miller announces retirement

Hillary announces that she will not accept draft into 2004 presidential race.

30th Annual CPAC Conference is held in Arlington, VA.





February 2003:

The space shuttle Columbia disintegrates during landing killing all 7 astronauts on board.

Pro-America Rallies kick off in cities all over the US.

SARS outbreak reported in China.





March 2003:

Operation Iraqi Freedom begins.

Legal format of petition to recall Governor Gray Davis of CA is approved.

Peter Arnett is fired by NBC for treasonous remarks made on Iraqi television.

FOX News reporter Geraldo Rivera is expelled from Iraq for giving away crucial tactical information.





April 2003:

Private Jessica Lynch is rescued.

Columnist Michael Kelly is killed in Iraq.

NBC war correspondent David Bloom dies of a pulmonary embolism in Iraq.

Scott Peterson is arrested in connection with the death of his wife Laci and their unborn son.





May 2003:

President Bush lands aircraft on USS Abraham Lincoln.

The New York Times runs a 7500 word story exposing their own reporter, Jayson Blair, as a liar and a plagiarist.





June 2003:

Hillary Clinton's book "Living Lies" - er, uh "Living History" is released.

Martha Stewart is indicted on 9 counts including obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators in connection with alleged insider trading.





July 2003:

The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirms order to remove the Ten Commandments from the Alabama Supreme Court building.

CBS announces mini series about Ronald Reagan starring James Brolin.

Kobe Bryant is accused of rape.

Uday and Qusay Hussein are killed in Iraq.





August 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger announces candidacy for California governor.

UN headquarters in Iraq is bombed.

Eight-state blackout in the northeast.





September 2003:

The nation observes second anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Miguel Estrada withdraws his Federal Appellate Court nomination.





October 2003:

Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California.

Rush Limbaugh announces resignation from ESPN. Shortly after, he becomes the subject of an illegal drug probe.

Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is mauled by a tiger.

Governor Jeb Bush orders that Terri Schiavo's feeding tubes be reinserted.





November 2003:

CBS cancels "The Reagans." Shortly after, it is learned that Showtime purchased the miniseries for later broadcast.

President Bush pays troops a surprise visit in Baghdad for Thanksgiving.





December 2003:

Saddam Hussein is captured.

"The Reagans" is declared a "dud" for Showtime.

The Dow soars over 10,000 points.



    


There are many other noteworthy events that took place during 2003. Please feel free to share them over the next few days as we celebrate the dawn of a New Year here on the Finest.



        


Last, but not least, the most important people to showcase for the year 2003 are all of the members of our military. These brave men and women consistently place their lives on the line to ensure our freedom.

Some made the ultimate sacrifice during 2003. To read their names and pray for their eternal well-being, please use this link to NewsMax:


Roll Call of Honor (NewsMax)




A Finest Prayer for our brave Military:




God Bless Our Military



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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OhioWfan.............son
mystery-ak...son, husband
Gogrammy.......grandson
Inspectorette....son
Blessed American...nephew
Slip18..........nephew
anniegetyourgun....nephew
Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one
Doug from Upland....son-in-law
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater....cousin
WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson
BeforeISleep........son
The Mayor..........niece
LadyX............grandson
fawn796...........nephew
ValerieUSA.......2 sons
Warrior Nurse...active duty
SK1 Thurman.....active duty
David Osborne....active duty
fc2tomschermuly...active duty
bkwells......active duty
LongCut........active duty
Trish......active duty
StarCMC........brother
TexKat........son and stepson
Atomic Conspiracy....half-brother,
niece, and nephew
Dubya......nephew


Maigrey.......cousin
ladtx.......2 sons
Mama_Bear....2 nephews
gator girl...husband
severa...husband, brother
Hostel........cousin
MozartLover...son, nephew
LBGA......son
SpookBrat...nephew
Himyar.......son
boxerblues...2 sons
the piper......son
sheeza......husband
kemathen7.....husband
Diver Dave...niece, nephew
deadhead......cousin
JimRobinson...2 nephews
Armymarinemom...3 sons
Consort..2 daughters,
son-in-law
Darheel......niece
dixie sass....nephew
BeAllYouCanBe...son
AgThorn.....2 sons
homeschoolmama...nephew
kneezles....son
kimmie7....brother
Tiffee4Bob...boyfriend
Visualops...adopted Marine
ODC-GIRL.....active duty
Donaeus......nephew
thumperusn...active duty








From all of us at the Finest:





A Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2004!
God Bless You All









THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-29-03 Military Monday
12-30-03 Hall Of Fame #6

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
The guy's good, folks!
Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
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To: The Mayor
A MOST BLESSED, HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR MR. MAYOR!
261 posted on 12/31/2003 9:09:46 PM PST by WVNan
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To: The Mayor
Happy New Year to you, Rus! We still have three hours to wait....getting sleepy, I may not last that long. LOL
262 posted on 12/31/2003 9:10:24 PM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: The Mayor
Happy New Year to You, Russ!
263 posted on 12/31/2003 9:10:35 PM PST by JustAmy (Remember our troops in your prayers for the rest of this year and everyday of the New Year!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Thank you, Mama_Bear and a Happy New Year to you!
264 posted on 12/31/2003 9:10:54 PM PST by The Thin Man
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To: JustAmy; LadyX; All
LET'S PARTY!


265 posted on 12/31/2003 9:15:14 PM PST by WVNan
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To: JustAmy; All
I'm watching Donna Summer!!

Last Dance, remember that song?
266 posted on 12/31/2003 9:16:28 PM PST by The Mayor (Those who love and serve God on earth will feel at home in heaven.)
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To: WVNan
Always generous, you are - you DID post first!!
Loveyamuchly.....
267 posted on 12/31/2003 9:17:08 PM PST by LadyX (((( To God be the praise and the glory! ))))
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To: dansangel; All
Happy New Year Everyone.
268 posted on 12/31/2003 9:22:14 PM PST by dixie sass (Meow, pfft, pfft, pfft - (hmmmm, claws needed sharpening))
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To: The Mayor; WVNan; Calpernia; Diver Dave; Dubya; HiJinx; humblegunner; Aquamarine; deadhead; ...
Special Greetings and prayers for you and Jul and your beautiful family, Rus.
Thank you for all you bring to us here, week in and week out.

Good night to you all - we are indeed F-A-M-I-L-Y....God's Family, at that.

269 posted on 12/31/2003 9:22:18 PM PST by LadyX (((( To God be the praise and the glory! ))))
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Cracking open the champagne here, Sir Wolf! Blowing New Years Eve kisses your way soon! :) All the very best in 2004!
270 posted on 12/31/2003 9:24:02 PM PST by Libertina (May God bless us FReepers with abundance and peace in 2004!)
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To: All

271 posted on 12/31/2003 9:27:34 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Calpernia
Celebrating with my EST zone Friends!Happy New Year!
272 posted on 12/31/2003 9:30:18 PM PST by MEG33 (We Got Him!)
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To: LadyX
And I hope to be first in sending up a prayer for you dear Sistah and FRiend. May the Lord give you a spirit of quietness and perfect love that casts out fear. May He rest in your heart every day of 2004 and forever.


273 posted on 12/31/2003 9:32:43 PM PST by WVNan
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To: MEG33
Are you 1 or 2 hours difference?
274 posted on 12/31/2003 9:33:33 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: dixie sass
HAPPY NEW YEAR CUZ!


275 posted on 12/31/2003 9:34:55 PM PST by WVNan
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To: Libertina
HAPPY NEW YEAR Libetina. May you be blessed throughout 2004.


276 posted on 12/31/2003 9:36:24 PM PST by WVNan
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To: Calpernia
HAPPY NEW YEAR Calpernia. God's special blessings on you through the coming year.


277 posted on 12/31/2003 9:37:41 PM PST by WVNan
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To: Calpernia
1 hour.New York has always kicked off the New Year though when at home ,watching Times Square on TV.
278 posted on 12/31/2003 9:38:47 PM PST by MEG33 (We Got Him!)
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To: MEG33; All
Well, I've watched 2004 arrive. I think I will go have some quiet time with my Lord. Blessings upon everyone in our Freeper Family in the coming year. May we make a difference in our world.
279 posted on 12/31/2003 9:40:48 PM PST by WVNan
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To: WVNan
Thank you Nan! Good blessings right back at you! I'm thrilled, I feel like we actually defeated something. My eyes were glued to that screen waiting for the ball to drop. Lots of people had tears in their eyes at the party and on TV. So I guess others felt the same.
280 posted on 12/31/2003 9:41:59 PM PST by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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