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1 posted on 11/15/2004 7:57:52 PM PST by LaDivaLoca
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Have a wonderful day!



Good evening, Goodnight, Good morning, Good afternoon, everyone!
*HUGS* to all!
LaKiWaLoka (
my Hawaiian name)


2 posted on 11/15/2004 7:58:40 PM PST by LaDivaLoca (There can be no triumph w/o loss, no victory w/o suffering, no freedom w/o sacrifice. THANK U TROOPS)
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To: LaDivaLoca
A FREEPER NEEDS OUR HELP!
3 posted on 11/15/2004 7:58:40 PM PST by ConservativeMan55 (http://www.osurepublicans.com)
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4 posted on 11/15/2004 8:00:54 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)
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To: LaDivaLoca

The Mongols had the finest light cavalry and mounted archers of the era. However, it was their ability to integrate new forces itno their armies that allowed them to grow so quickly.


8 posted on 11/15/2004 8:07:20 PM PST by rmlew (Copperheads and Peaceniks beware! Sedition is a crime.)
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To: LaDivaLoca

Thank you for today's thread! To the men & women in the military we say thank you for keeping us safe. You are in our hearts & in our prayers.


9 posted on 11/15/2004 8:07:40 PM PST by AZamericonnie (They say I have ADD but they just don't understand.....oh look! A chicken!)
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To: LaDivaLoca

While the article was great, I really must disagree with your claim that the Celts were the greatest warriors in ancient Europe. I can think of at least several Legions of Roman Infantry, including the Second, Tenth and Fourteenth (to name three) who would disagree with,and disprove that statement. From the time of Brennus until the disappearance of the Ninth Hispania, I can't think of a single instance (excepting service with Hannibal) where Celtic troops defeated a major Roman military formation in open battle.


27 posted on 11/15/2004 8:19:01 PM PST by PzLdr
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To: LaDivaLoca; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . . Thank you for all you do for us.


41 posted on 11/15/2004 8:55:27 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: All

November 16, 2004

As Is

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17

Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 3-4; Hebrews 11:20-40


The beat-up old car sits on the used-car lot, rusty and forsaken. Years of abuse and hard driving have taken their toll on the formerly shiny automobile.

A man walks onto the lot and is attracted to this rust bucket. He plunks down cash and the salesperson hands over the keys while saying, "I'm selling you this car 'as is.'" The new owner just smiles; he knows his cars, and he's about to restore this castoff to its former beauty.

Across town, a troubled woman sits in forlorn sadness, contemplating where she went wrong. Years of abuse and hard living have taken their toll on what was once a vibrant young girl. She's been mistreated by others so many times that she feels she has little value anymore. And after making her own mistakes and living with her own bad choices, she's sure she will be left on life's junk heap forever.

But then someone tells her about Jesus. Someone mentions that Jesus specializes in castoffs, that He is waiting to transform anyone who trusts Him—even her. Someone tells her that Jesus will take her "as is." She believes. She trusts. And Jesus begins to restore another lost person to the abundant life He has promised. —Dave Branon

The new life in Christ has begun—
The past with its darkness is gone;
Look closer to see what the Savior has done,
For change is beginning to dawn. —Hess

Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.

43 posted on 11/15/2004 9:01:26 PM PST by The Mayor (Salvation is not turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.)
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SALUTE!

 


60 posted on 11/16/2004 4:51:15 AM PST by tomkow6 (.......................they're coming BACKKKKKKKKKK!......to Camp Run-A-Muk.............)
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Good morning, LaDiva! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD
 

MORNING

TROOPS!



61 posted on 11/16/2004 4:52:01 AM PST by tomkow6 (.......................they're coming BACKKKKKKKKKK!......to Camp Run-A-Muk.............)
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Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

A visiting minister waxed eloquent during the offertory.

"Dear Lord," he began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face.

"Without you we are but dust. . . "

He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter (who was listening!) leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little girl voice,

"Mom, what is butt dust?"

62 posted on 11/16/2004 4:52:45 AM PST by tomkow6 (.......................they're coming BACKKKKKKKKKK!......to Camp Run-A-Muk.............)
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Chicagoland Weather

November 16, 2004
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63 posted on 11/16/2004 4:53:18 AM PST by tomkow6 (.......................they're coming BACKKKKKKKKKK!......to Camp Run-A-Muk.............)
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Good morning Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies and their families.

Prayers for your continued safety.

Thank you Diva for another history lesson. And, thanks for your continued support.

WOW, I am here before 100 posts. Whatdaya know! Ok. so let me go see what I can do before it's time to jump into the work I am paid to do.

Ok, for all you newcomers and lurkers......be sure to come back again tomorrow cause it's Pancakes on Wednesdays here at the Canteen. There are WAFFLES for those who prefer WAFFLES. Like John Kerry!

Now remember, the Canteen is always open

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's alway plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS.


64 posted on 11/16/2004 4:54:51 AM PST by beachn4fun (When in doubt, empty the tagline.)
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To: LaDivaLoca

From my inbox...

While looking at a house, my brother asked the real estate agent which direction was north because, he explained, he didn't want the sun waking him up every morning. She asked, "Does the sun rise in the north?"

When another person jumped in and explained that the sun rises in the east (and has for some time), she shook her head and said, "Oh, I don't keep up with that stuff."

And then she voted.




I used to work in technical support for a 24x7 call center. One day I got a call from an InDUHvidual who asked what hours the call center was open. I told him, "The number you dialed is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." He responded, "Is that Eastern or Pacific time?" Wanting to end the call quickly, I said, "Pacific.."

And then he voted.




So my colleague and I were eating our lunch in our cafete! ria when we overheard one of the administrative assistants talking about the sunburn she got on her weekend drive to the shore. She drove down in a convertible, but "didn't think she'd get sunburned because the car was moving."

And then she voted.




I was in a high school advanced physics class and the teacher was talking about a new military weapon that uses sonic waves on the battlefield to burst enemy soldier's chests. One InDUHvidual in the class spoke up and said, "Well that's stupid! Why don't they just wear headphones?"

And a few years later, he voted.




My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car. It's designed to cut through a seatbelt if she gets trapped. She keeps it in the trunk.

And then she voted.




My friends and I were on a beer run and noticed that the cases were discounted 10%. Since it was a big party, we bought two cases. The cashier multiplied two times 10% and gave us a 20% discount.

And then they all voted.




I was hanging out with a friend of mine when we saw a woman walk by us with a nose ring attached to an earring by a chain. My friend said, "Wouldn't the chain rip out every time she turned her head?" I had to explain to her that a person's nose and ear remain the same distance apart no matter which way the head is turned.

And then she voted.




I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because they were trained professionals and I was in good hands. "Now," she asked me, "has your plane arrived yet?"



And then she voted.


81 posted on 11/16/2004 5:59:13 AM PST by Mr. Silverback (Hey Kerry: Confucius say "KA-STANG!! YOU BUSTED!")
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To: LaDivaLoca

"Even though they never fought against the most powerful warriors who ever existed in the West, the Celts,..."

According to WHOM??

The Romans kicked their butts many times and took over most of their territory. The Vikings pretty much overran Ireland and Scotland and the Anglo-Saxons wiped out the British Romano-Celts or drove them away to Wales, Ireland and Brittany.

The Celts were good fighters but too disorganized and too fickle and uncommitted and too likely to side against each other with other invaders,


104 posted on 11/16/2004 6:29:44 AM PST by ZULU (Fear the government which fears your guns. God, guts, and guns made America great.)
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To: LaDivaLoca

Birthdates which occurred on November 16:
0042BC Tiberius Cesar 2nd Roman emperor (14-37 AD)
1766 Rodolphe Kreutzer France, composer/virtuoso violinist (Paris Conserv)
1873 W(illiam) C(hristopher) Handy Alabama, "Father" of the Blues (St Louis Blues)
1888 Clinton Golden Pennsylvania founder (United Steelworkers of America)
1889 George S Kaufman Pittsburgh PA, playwright (This is Show Business)
1895 Michael Arlen Armenia, English writer (An American Verdict)
1896 Lawrence Tibbett Bakersfield CA, baritone (Metropolitan 1923-50)
1899 Mary Margaret McBride Paris MO, radio personality (WOR-AM, NYC)
1904 Eddie "Lockjaw" Condon Goodland IN, jazz guitarist (Eddie Condon's Floor Show)
1908 Burgess Meredith Cleveland Ohio, actor (Mr Novak, Penguin-Batman, Rocky)
1916 Daws Butler Toledo Ohio, cartoon voice (Elroy Jetson)
1922 Royal Dano NYC, actor (Red Badge of Courage, Cocaine Wars, House II)
1928 Clu Gulager Holdenville OK, actor (Virginian, Survivors, Tall Man)
1930 Chinua Achebe Nigerian writer (Christmas in Biafra)
1933 Guy Stockwell NYC, actor (Chris-Adventures in Paradise)
1935 Elizabeth Drew journalist (Politics & Money: The Road to Corruption)
1944 Joanna Pettet London, actress (Knots Landing, Cry of the Innocent)
1945 Martine van Hamel Belgium, ballerina (NYC Ballet Co)
1948 Steve Railsback actor (Blue Monkey, Green Monkey, Escape 2000)
1950 Carl J Meade Illinois, Major USAF/astronaut (STS 38, sk:STS-50)
1950 David Leisure actor (Joe Isuzu, Airplane, Charley-Empty Nest)
1953 Griff Rhys Jones British humorist/actor (Morons From Outer Space)
1958 Marg Helgenberger North Bend NB, actress (China Beach, Ryan's Hope)
1963 Zina Garrison Houston, tennis player (1988 Olympics Gold, Bronze)
1964 Dwight Gooden pitcher (NY Mets)
1967 Lisa Bonet San Francisco CA, actress (Cosby Show, Different World, Angel Heart)
1969 Bryan Abrams vocalist (Color Me Badd-I Want to Sex You Up)
1970 Martha Plimpton actress (Goonies, Mosquito Coast)
1971 Donald Wolf computer game creator



Deaths which occurred on November 16:
1271 Henry III, king of England (1216-71), dies
1831 Karl von Clausewitz, Prussian strategist (On War), dies at 51
1885 Louis Riel French rebel who fought against Canada, executed at 41
1960 Clark Gable dies at 59
1961 Sam Rayburn Speaker of the House for 17 years, dies
1965 Alexander King writer (Jack Paar Show), dies at 66
1981 Enid Markey actress (Aunt Violet-Bringing Up Buddy), dies at 85
1981 William Holden, actor (Network, Wild Bunch, Breezy), dies at 63.


Reported: MISSING in ACTION
1965 GREEN DONALD GEORGE---BALDWIN PARK CA.
1966 PITTMANN ALAN D.---SHELBY IA.
1967 SCHULZ PAUL H.---EIRE PA.
[03/14/73 RELEASED, ALIVE AND WELL 98
1968 COPLEY WILLIAM M.---NORTHRIDGE CA.
1968 KARST CARL F.---GALATIA KS.
[REMAINS RETURNED APRIL 1994]
1968 WIECHERT ROBERT CHARLES---WEST JORDAN UT.

POW / MIA Data & Bios supplied by
the P.O.W. NETWORK. Skidmore, MO. USA.


On this day...
0013 Tiberius' triumphant procession through Rome after siege of Germany
1380 French King Charles VI declares no taxes forever
1532 Pizarro seizes Incan emperor Atahualpa after victory at Cajamarca
1676 1st colonial prison organized, Nantucket, Massachusetts
1776 Hessians capture Fort Washington, Manhattan
1798 Kentucky becomes 1st state to nullify an act of Congress
1798 British seamen board the U.S. frigate Baltimore and impress a number of crewmen as alleged deserters, a practice that contributed to the War of 1812
1821 Trader William Becknell reaches Santa Fe, N.M., on the route that will become known as the Santa Fe Trail
1841 N.E. Guerin of NY patents cork-filled life preserver
1864 Union Gen William T Sherman begins march to the sea during Civil War
1864 Confederate retreat at Lovejoy, Georgia
1894 6,000 Armenians massacred by Turks in Kurdistan
1901 3 autos race on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, fastest speed achieved by Henry Fournier who drives a mile in 51 4/5 seconds
1907 Oklahoma becomes 46th state
1908 Arturo Tuscanini begins conducting NY's Metropolitan Opera
1914 Federal Reserve System formally opens
1918 Hungarian People's Republic declared
1920 Postage meter 1st used in US in lieu of postage stamps
1924 Cleveland Bulldogs lose to Frankford Yellowjackets, ends 31-game undefeated streak (NFL & major-league football record)
1925 American Association for the Advancement of Atheism formed in NY
1926 NY Rangers 1st game, beat Montreal Maroons 1-0
1933 Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with USSR
1939 Al Capone freed from Alcatraz
1945 Yeshiva College (University), chartered in NY, 1st US Jewish College
1950 UN gets US government approval to issue postage stamps
1955 1st speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (322 kph) (D.M. Campbell)
1957 Ed Gein butchers last victim
1959 "Sound of Music" opens on Broadway
1960 After the integration of two all-white schools, 2,000 whites riot in the streets of New Orleans.
1962 Wilt Chamberlain of NBA San Francisco Warriors scores 73 points vs NY
1963 Toledo, OH newspaper strike began
1964 Radio CJCX Sydney Nova Scotia (Canada) starts short-wave transmission
1965 1st public announcement about Walt Disney World
1965 Venera 3 launched, 1st to land on another planet (crashes into Venus)
1965 In the last day of the fighting at Landing Zone X-Ray, regiments of the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division repulse NVA forces in the Ia Drang Valley.
1966 Dr Sam Sheppard freed after 9 years in jail, by a jury
1973 John Lennon releases "Mind Games" album
1973 President Nixon authorizes construction of the Alaskan pipeline
1973 Skylab 4 launched into Earth orbit
1974 1st intentional interstellar radio message sent, Arecibo telescope towards M 41, a cluster of stars some 25,000 light years away (selling aluminum siding)
1974 John Lennon's #1 solo "Whatever Gets You Through the Night"
1974 Milwaukee Bucks lose their 11th straight NBA game (team record)
1976 Rene Levesque's "Parti Quebecois" wins elections in Quebec
1976 Rick Barry (San Francisco), ends then longest NBA free throw streak of 60
1979 Paul McCartney releases "Wonderful Christmas"
1981 Luke marries Laura on General Hospital
1982 5th Space Shuttle Mission-Columbia 5-lands at Edwards AFB
1982 Agreement reached ending 57 day football strike
1984 14th Shuttle Mission (51A) -Discovery 2- lands at Kennedy Center
1988 Benazir Bhutto wins 1st free Pakistani elections in 11 years
1988 Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs
1988 Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel
1989 6 Jesuit priests are killed by El Salvadorian troops
1990 Manuel Noriega claims US denied him a fair trial
1993 The United Nations Security Council voted to end the manhunt for Somali warlord Gen. Mohammed Farah Aideed.
1995 Attorney General Janet Reno announces she has Parkinson disease
1995 Queen Mother Elizabeth undergoes hip surgery
1997 85 percent of citizens of Hungary voted in favor of joining NATO.
2000 Al Gore won a legal fight to expand manual recounts as he struggled to trim George W. Bush's 300-vote lead in Florida's presidential race.


Holidays
Note: Some Holidays are only applicable on a given "day of the week"

Oklahoma : Admission Day (1907)
US : Culinary Week Begins
US : Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
Sweden : Gustavus Adolphus-day
Night of Hecate (Greek - goddess of the Moon, of the Underworld, and of magic).
Elephant Round-up Day (Thailand).
First Day of Ashura (Oman).
International Doll Collectors Month


Religious Observances
Greek church : St Matthew & Paul of the Cross
Ang, RC : Memorial of Margaret, Queen of Scotland (opt)
RC : Feast of St Gertrude, virgin, patroness of West Indies (opt)


Religious History
1621 The Papal Chancery first adopted January 1st as the beginning of the calendar year. Previously, March was the first month, which explains why our modern names for the 9th_12th months begin instead with prefixes meaning "7" (sept_), "8" (octÂ) "9" (nov_) and "10" (dec_).
1894 Death of James McCosh, 83, Scottish_born theologian and educator. President of Princeton from 1868_88, McCosh was one of the first orthodox clergymen in America to accept and defend the theory of evolution.
1918 In NY City, the United Lutheran Church was organized by a merger of three general Lutheran bodies in the U.S. and Canada. (In 1962, the ULC became one of the branches of Lutheranism which formed the Lutheran Church in America.)
1946 The Evangelical United Brethren Church was constituted at Johnstown, PA by a merger of the United Brethren in Christ and the Evangelical Church. The new denomination originated in the work of two German Reformed pastors, Philip W. Otterbein and Martin Boehm, who had ministered among Pennsylvania Germans two centuries earlier.
1952 "Our Goodly Heritage" debuted over CBS television. This Sunday morning Bible study program, hosted by William Rush Baer of New York University, aired a little over five years.

Source: William D. Blake. ALMANAC OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1987.


Thought for the day :
" God never imposes a duty without giving time to do it. "


Office Inspirational Sayings...
If at first you don't succeed, try management


Things I learned from children...
A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq.
foot house 4 inches deep.


Dictionary of the Absurd...
canape
1. A snack a Scotsman can't afford
2. A small urinal.


Historical Spam Subject Lines...
URGENT VIRUS ALERT! Don't Open Your City Gates for Giant Wooden Horses!


114 posted on 11/16/2004 7:50:49 AM PST by Valin (Out Of My Mind; Back In Five Minutes)
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Evening all...

May I request a song for me and the Colonel to dance to?

"The Test Of Time", by Patti Austin

Thank you!!


246 posted on 11/16/2004 7:32:06 PM PST by trussell (Unemployed intellectual...will act like a pompous ass for food!!)
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