A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12/30,31/04-01/01,02/05....Happy New Year 2005!

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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 2004, courtesy of NewsMax (*with the exception of the Boston Red Sox article which is courtesy of http://www.boston.com/sports).

Just click on any of the links to review the news article.

    

January 2004:

All 148 Aboard Killed in Egypt Jet Crash

NASA's Mars Rover Sends Its First Photos

AARP Loses 45,000 Members Over Support for Medicare Law

Edwards Insists He Won't Be Veep

    

February 2004:

Halftime Outrage (Janet Jackson Expose)

Police Find Suspected Deadly Ricin in Senate

Americans Line Up to See 'The Passion'

Aristide Flees Haiti; Judge Claims Power

    

March 2004:

Martha Stewart Convicted of All 4 Felony Counts

Beltway Sniper Muhammad Sentenced to Death

Terrorists Kill 190 in Madrid

White House Agrees to Let Rice Testify in Public

    

April 2004:

President Bush Signs Unborn Victims of Violence Act

Text of Condoleezza Rice's Testimony Before 9/11 Commission

McDonald's Launches Healthier Menu Items

Ex-NFL Player Pat Tillman Dies in Afghan Firefight

    

May 2004:

Former Military Colleagues: Kerry 'Unfit to Be Commander in Chief'

7 More GIs Reprimanded for Abuse of Iraqis

American Nick Berg Beheaded in Baghdad

WWII Heroes Finally Get Their Memorial

    

June 2004:

Princess Diana's Mother Dies at 68

Text of President Bush's and the Pope's Remarks

Ronald Reagan Dies at 93

World Leaders Mourn Reagan at National Cathedral

Fahrenheit Facade - Moore's Film of Lies Opens

    

July 2004:

Kerry Picks Edwards to Be Running Mate

Martha Stewart Gets 5 Months in Federal Prison

USS Reagan Comes Home

Democrats Project Unity As the DNC Show Opens

    

August 2004:

Officials: Husband of Missing Pregnant Woman (Lori Hacking) Confessed

New Book: Kerry ‘Unfit for Command’

Category 4 Hurricane Charley Bears Down on Florida

Notes From the GOP Convention

    

September 2004:

Text of Speech by Sen. Zell Miller At GOP Convention

Russians Storm School; 100 Bodies Found

Bill Clinton Heart Surgery Successful

Flooding, Long Lines in Florida in Frances' Wake

Dan Rather's Memo-Gate

Jeanne Hits Fla. Coast With 120-Mph Winds (4th of Season)

    

October 2004:

Police Find Utah Woman's Body (Lori Hacking) in Landfill

Mount St. Helens Exhales Ash and Steam

Comic Rodney Dangerfield Dies at Age 82

Cheney Defends Bush, Blasts Kerry in Debate

'Superman' Christopher Reeve Dies at 52

*The Boston Red Sox Win the World Series

    

November 2004:

BUSH WINS!!! FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

Republicans Extend Decade of Control of U.S. House

Palestinian Leader Arafat Dies at 75

Scott Peterson Convicted of Murdering Wife and Baby

Condoleezza Rice Appointed Secretary of State

    

December 2004:

Sen. Coleman Calls on U.N.'s Annan to Step Down

Gunman Kills 4 at Heavy-Metal Concert

Jury Recommends Execution for Peterson

President Bush Named Time's Person of 2004

Tsunami Death Toll Nears 77,000 in 9 Countries

There are many other noteworthy events that took place during 2004. 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 2004 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 2004. To read their names and pray for their eternal well-being, please use this link:

Honor The Fallen at MilitaryCity.com

From all of us at the Finest:

A Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2005!
May God Bless You All

Billie, Mama_Bear, dutchess, Aquamarine, dansangel,
The Mayor, JohnHuang2

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-27-04 Military Monday 12-28-04 Fruitcake, Anyone? 12-29-04 Hall of Fame #10

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[dansangel]

I remember reading where you and hubby walked on the beach last week at Christmas.

We were *visiting* from Atlanta and I was plotting and planning my permanent return to FL - LOL!

Here we are and I am so thankful to not have to deal with sub-freezing temps. In Atlanta, there was never much snow - only enough to be a nuisance.

[The Mayor]

The best of luck finding work, I know you want to move there permanently.

I have given the politicos up here an ultimatum, either I am part of the battle to save this doomed area, or, I am finding a red state to move to..

Texas comes to mind. : )

[The Mayor]

Gotta go, see ya later..

[dansangel]

The best of luck finding work, I know you want to move there permanently.

We've been here permanently since just before Hurricane Jeanne in September. A July lay-off in Atlanta was the catalyst to send us down.

Employment here has been elusive, but I am hoping and praying that the New Year will change that situation.

I can picture you being a Texan! :-)

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Angelo and a Happy Happy New Year. I'll be there will bells, horns and clackers on.

[dansangel]

(((((((Temple Owl))))))))

Good to *see* you.

Yes, there will be merry-making far and wide. I hope I will be awake to enjoy some of it - LOL!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Well, I'm up earlier than usual. Darn headcolds. :-)

[tuliptree76]

Happy New Year, ((((dansangel))))!

[Aquamarine]

Very impressive job on the New Years Post (((Dansy)))!

Laugh Often
Live Well
Love Much

[Aquamarine]

Hope you feel better as the day goes along.

BTW...I saw on another thread where Incindiary (SP?) is in Indonesia, was wondering if anyone has heard from her yet.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

A member of Special Operation Force's working with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade 25th Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), scans for enemy activity down a street in Mosul, Iraq. 1-24INF, Iraqi commandos, and the Iraqi National Guard are participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson)

041216-N-1438S-001 Fallujah, Iraq (Dec. 16, 2004) - Builder 1st Class Neil Reno, front, and Construction Electrician 3rd Class Scott Tyner of Navy Reserve Seabees assigned to the Tactical Movement Team (TMT) of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Two Three (NMCB-23), clear a building prior to an assessment team mission in Fallujah, Iraq. Teams attached to the I Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group (I MEG) began conducting assessments on the heels of some of the fiercest fighting since the war's onset. TMT is a mobile engineering and security force, designed to offer Seabee expertise with Marine tactical capabilities. TMT provide security escort formerly only offered by Marine forces. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Suzanne Speight (RELEASED)

041217-N-3236B-022 Houfallize, Belgium (Dec. 17, 2004) - A World War II U.S. Army veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, salutes the American flag during the playing of the National Anthem by the Sixth Fleet marching band. Events serve to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the German offensive action in the Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and northern Luxembourg, where American forces suffered some of its largest casualties during WWII. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks (RELEASED)

[CounterCounterCulture]

Yes, she's accounted for and reported to be fine. She's in Malaysia. She never made it to Indonesia.

[Aquamarine]

Thank God. I have been worried about her after seeing that Indonesia was one of the hardest hit.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Tell me about it. I've been frantic since I first heard the news about the quake and tsunamis.

I have mini-updates on my profile page on her status.

She's got a big hug waiting for her when she returns to the states. I'm sure she'll have much to talk about.

[dansangel]

Thank you (((((E_M_B)))))) for the reminder of just *who* it is that works 24/7 to keep us free.

A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours!

[dutchess]

What a wonderful thread dansy! A great way to sit back and reflect on 2004. You and .45man better enjoy the rest of your "vacation" I have a feeling there is going to be major "work" in store for both of you in 2005!

Need to run...will check back in later! ((((dansy)))) (((((.45man))))))

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

041218-N-3236B-015 Bastogne, Belgium (Dec. 18, 2004) - A World War II U.S. Army veteran and Nurse who served in the Battle of the Bulge, stands and watches as several speeches, presentations and a 21-gun salute are made in the honor of the surviving veterans attending the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks (RELEASED)

041216-N-3236B-027 Luxembourg, Belgium (Dec. 16, 2004) - The New York-based “Liberty Bells”, a song and dance troop sponsored by the United Services Organization (USO), performs for World War II veterans, active duty Sailors, Soldiers and their guests during a gala event honoring the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks (RELEASED)

041216-N-3236B-011 Bastogne, Belgium (Dec. 16, 2004) – A World War II U.S. Army veteran proudly displays a medal presented to him during the 60th anniversary of “Battle of the Bulge” held in Bastogne, Belgium. The medal was presented as a tribute to the men and women who fought in the Battle of Ardennes in the winter of 1944 and 1945. Events serve to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the German offensive action in the Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and northern Luxembourg, where American forces suffered some of its largest casualties during WWII. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Ted Banks (RELEASED)

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, all my friends. I'm back and I had a great Christmas with my sisters and family in New Orleans. Hope you all had a great and blessed Christmas and that all of your wishes for the new year will come true.

I got an email from a friend this morning that suggested that we all write on every envelope we mail the words, "In God We Trust". The money that we spend to buy stamps has those words on them, why shouldn't we put them on our envelopes we use.

Thanks again to all of you for your prayers for my sister. She is in good spirits, however still flat on her back for at least another 3 weeks. Hopefully then she will be able to start rehab. Plans are that she will be home by February.

[dansangel]

Hello ((((((tuliptree76)))))))

Best wishes to you and yours for a healthy and happy New Year!

[dansangel]

(((((Aqua))))))

I hope 2005 is the best ever for you and your hubby.