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

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[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!

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[Syncro]

We had a company party last nite and brought in the New Year by lighting up the sky.

It started out small...

And then got more interesting...

It took a while to warm up and it sounded just like a jet engine...Maybe that is because that is what it was ... LOL

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[JustAmy]

Happy New Year to you, Syncro.

You didn't burn the town down did ya?

Have a great 2004.

[Syncro]

LOL no...It was well regulated

Them pyrotechnictions gots it going on fer sure

But it is close to the getto so maybe...naw...

:>)

[JustAmy]

LOL

[Mama_Bear]

LOL!! Happy New Year, Syncro.

[Jim Robinson]

Wow! You did what kinda engine swap for your truck? Grate!

[Jim Robinson]

Happy New Year!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday !

Cousin Maynard sez: Crazy, man. Crazy.

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

I'm back for another round of FRepper fun!

I missed everyone even though I could only get on to FR for a verry limited time during the Christmas and New Years holidays.

I have a request for you all.

I need advice on a really important matter.

Now that the election year will be getting into high swing (so will the Bush bashing sessions of the left wingers).

as you all know I have the dubious "pleasure" of living in a blue state. I am surrounded by rabid liberals and Bush-haters.

HELP!!!!

How do I handle myself in a place were my views and opinions are seen as a sign of immaturaty and nonsensicle.

and since most people I have constant contact with are at least ten to twenty years older than me. everyone of them use thier age over me as a weapon to letitimize thier agendas and belittle mine as juvenile.

do I ignore thier comments at like my workplace or do I learn to debate effectively or should I try getting a thicker skin for the next ten months.

Please help me!

[TexasCowboy]

Hi, Pip!

My advice?

MOVE!

I'm not being flippant. There's no way I could live among the flaming liberals!

[Pippin]

If I had the money and the means to, I'd move to east Tennessee in a New York minute! :O)

[Darksheare]

"do I ignore thier comments at like my workplace or do I learn to debate effectively or should I try getting a thicker skin for the next ten months."

A mixture of all of the above.
You need to grow a good "Deafness zone", debate point for point fact against their delusion and such, and sometimes just let it roll off your back.
Depends largely on the situation and who it is.

[The Mayor]

A generous man devises generous things, and by generosity he shall stand. —Isaiah 32:8

God's plans include you. Do your plans include God?

[The Mayor]

January 2, 2004

Noble Plans

Read: Isaiah 32:1-8

A generous man devises generous things, and by generosity he shall stand. —Isaiah 32:8

Bible In One Year: Genesis 4-6; Matthew 2

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There's a difference between saying, "I would like to visit England sometime" and saying, "I'm planning to visit England next week." One statement expresses a desire; the other indicates definite preparation.

So often we enter a new year with hopes, desires, and resolutions that can be the seeds of positive change. But the key to what actually happens in our lives is in making definite plans. That involves thought, purpose, and effort.

Isaiah wrote about a future time when "a king will reign in righteousness" (Isaiah 32:1). This prophetic passage tells us about the coming rule of Christ, but it also gives us a principle that we who bow before Jesus as King can apply today. Isaiah contrasted the schemer who "devises wicked plans" with the generous or noble person who "devises generous things" (vv.7-8). As Christ's followers, we are to be generous people.

What plans have we made for increased generosity during this new year? Are we only hoping to give more time and attention to others, or have we made some specific commitments? If we want to help a person or a cause financially, have we written the first check?

This is a great time to make noble plans that honor God with our vision and generosity. —David McCasland

In Jesus' name our prayer we raise,
Whose guiding hand has blessed our days;
And may we, Lord, in godly fear
Serve You throughout this coming year. —Anon.

God's plans include you. Do your plans include God?

[Pippin]

Something to think about!

Thanks for the ammo!

[Darksheare]

Welcome.

Sometimes it really isn't worth trying ot debate with leftists because sometimes they just want to be insulting and argumentive.
(Sometimes? *snort*)

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! I didn't lay me little head down until around 2 or so ...

[Pippin]

All the time! LOL!

[TexasCowboy]

That's a beautiful and informative lay-out, Angel.

May the Good Lord bless you in the coming year!

[TexasCowboy]

Isaiah is one of the most powerful books in the Old Testament, in my opinion.
It so often is the glue that binds the Old to the New, the Promise to the Fulfillment.
The Holy Bible is a web with no beginning and no end, and the Book of Isaiah provides many of the bridges between the parts.
Thank you, old friend, for His Word.

May God bless you in the coming year.