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

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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

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[Its_me_K.E.T.]

Maybe it's too early. I am back at Betty's in the morning.
Then to the hospital for test on Tuesday.

[dutchess]

Is this you Kathey?????WELCOME TO FREE REPUBLIC and WELCOME TO THE FINEST!!! LOVE SEEING YOU HERE!

[dutchess]

Hey WV friends.....now I have a new name to "memorize"...like your name though Kathey. Again...welcome...glad to have you amongst us!!!! Hey Nan...we "survived" the holidays...very sad and bittersweet but....part of life....

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

Yes, it's me...
Thank you for the welcome.

[WVNan]

There you are! Yep, that's her. I finally twisted her arm and got her started off in the new year the "right" way. We were both at church tonight. We also had a pizza party here at my place on New Year's Eve with K & her hubby and another couple. Had a great time.

[WVNan]

Where is everybody tonight? This place was dead since 4:00 p.m.

[dutchess]

Yes, it's me... Thank you for the welcome.

You're very welcome. Gosh to we Ohio freepers...you're already family! Now...is your son deployed or still in the states...Sorry...I can't remember.

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

He is in Colorado right now. He will be heading to Iraq in Feb.

[dutchess]

Where is everybody tonight? This place was dead since 4:00 p.m.

I think everyone is getting back into the work...get the kids off to school mindset etc. kick. Nan...you probably are having your first "breather" after celebrating the holy season.... Most of us are saying...ugh...time to make up for our two week vacation!!!!

[dutchess]

(((((Prayers for your son))))))as well as all our military men and women...

[WVNan]

You're right dutchess. I'm just now getting a breather. My hair has been too long since Dec. 15 and I couldn't get time to get a haircut. Tomorrow, God willing.

[WVNan]

This will probably feel like the fastest month in history for you.

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

I'm sure it will. And the next 12/18 months will be the slowest. I will have to stay busy. That doesn't seem to be a problem.

[WVNan]

Oh I'll keep you busy. Don't worry. We have to finish the painting, redo the lights on that window, CLEAN THE BASEMENT, get a yard sale together.........

[Its_me_K.E.T.]

I didn't think that would be a problem. "clean the Basement"??? Oh boy, LOL

[WVNan]

Thought you would look forward to that. Well, it looks like everyone has gone to bed. Do you have to go to the hill tomorrow? There will be a new thread tomorrow and it will be Military Monday. If you get a chance check in on it and maybe the gang will be around. There's a funny thread (on the sidebar) by lowbridge telling about meeting Ann Coulter. I'll check back here a couple of times before I turn in, in case someone shows up. You know how to tell if you have private mail? It will tell you in highlighted letters in the upper righthand corner of the Lastest Posts page. Any questions? Maybe I will come over as soon as possible and help you set your personal preferences.

[SAMWolf]

Welcome to FR, Its_me_K.E.T.

I see WVNam has convinced you to start off the year "right".:-)

Any friend of WVNan has to be a welcome addition.

[WVNan]

Hey Wolfie! This friend of mine is one of the "good" people. K, meet the coolest wolf at Free Republic. A FRiend for a very looooooonnngggg time.

[WVNan]

Thank you SAM. I miss you.

[The Mayor]

Yawn!

The Ping was so loud you woke me up..... : )

Actually I just got done working on my website
http://www.RusThompson.com
This state is in a really sad state of affairs.

Welcome Kathey! Should we add you to our ping list?
I bring fresh coffee and the Daily Bread every day!

See ya's in the morning for Military Monday!