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I am so excited! I got a raise today! Yay! I can't tell anybody here at work, because it's one of those keep it to yourself kind of things, so I figured I'd tell y'all! Yay! Thank you, Lord!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! INSTANT WINNING E-MAIL LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified. Yours Sincerely, Mr. P. NEUTEBOOM

For the second time in my six years as a FReeper, I am posting with a glass of champagne next to the computer. And boy! am I smiling. There are, of course, tons of details, but I'll wait for the questions, and please ask them! One significant note (and most mortifying moment of my interview last month) -- I was asked what other names I used. He meant this one, and asked, "What exactly is 'AnnaZ'?" "My alter ego?", I feebly suggested. "I'm just going to put it down as your stage name," he said. : | Shoot me now.

Dear All, Last night at 0140 my wife woke me to tell me her water broke. We rushed to the hospital and at 0359 and 0401 respectively we welcomed Anastasai Hope (4lb 13oz)and Abagail Faith (5lb 8oz) via c section. The girls were born at 35 weeksbut they and mom are doing fine. They are alert and eating. My wife and I would like to thank you all for your wonderful thoughts, wishes and prayers in this journey. Thank you and God Bless you all. Anastasia Abagail

Behold, unto us a new FReeper is born. Tuesday, 11May at 1615, Msdrby and myself became the proud parents of Abigail Elizabeth Ann. She is 9bls 5oz, has a full head of light brown hair with Elfish blond highlights(thanks WNeighbor) and has been given at least two nicknames already. Abigail Half Wizard (Corin Stormhands) KinderSuperTruppen (Phildragoo)I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone for their prayers and best wishes. Abigail meets the world! Baby Abigail with her proud, pretty mom. Baby toes and fingers are sooo cute.

THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I offer our congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI. He's a man of great wisdom and knowledge. He's a man who serves the Lord. We remember well his sermon at the Pope's funeral in Rome, how his words touched our hearts and the hearts of millions. We join with our fellow citizens and millions around the world who pray for continued strength and wisdom as His Holiness leads the Catholic Church. Thank you all.

Good evening FRiends. I wanted to share some good news with all of you. At 0741 today, my son Matthew Reagan, first and middle name respectively, was delivered via c-section three weeks ahead of schedule. Matt weighed in at 8 lbs 14 ozs and was a 20 incher. Mom is doing pretty well but is a bit sore and tired. Ironically, we found out mom was pregnant the same day I signed up on FR. I'll be heading back to the hospital soon after I post this with supplies and this was the first opportunity today and most convenient way...

PARIS, Jan 31 (AFP) - The Iraqi elections showed "the strategy of terrorist groups partly failed," French President Jacques Chirac told his US counterpart George W. Bush by telephone Monday, officials in Paris said. The Sunday poll was "an important stage in the political reconstruction" of Iraq, Chirac told Bush in the 15-minute conversation, according to presidential spokesman Jerome Bonnafont. The French leader said the turnout and technical organisation of the elections was "satisfactory," he added. Between 60 and 75 percent of registered voters were estimated to have cast ballots. The result of the elections would not be known for...

WASHINGTON - Condoleezza Rice (news - web sites) won easy confirmation Wednesday to be President Bush (news - web sites)'s new secretary of state, despite strong dissent from a small group of Democrats who said she shares blame for mistakes and war deaths in Iraq (news - web sites). The Senate voted 85 to 13 to confirm Rice, who succeeds Colin Powell (news - web sites) as America's top diplomat and becomes the first black woman to hold the job. Plans were made for her to be sworn in at the White House Wednesday night, take her place in the...

I found this letter (link in Arabic) of congratulations from Iraqis to president Bush and the American people on an Iraqi website and I wanted to share it with you. It’s open for any Iraqi to sign it. The letter was posted online yesterday and till now, more than 1060 Iraqis have signed it. Here it goes: In the name of God, Sir, President George W Bush, President of the United States of America. On behalf of the families of the victims of the mass graves, on behalf of the martyrs of “Halabja” and “Anfal” and on behalf of all...

WASHINGTON — The White House has put out word daily of calls flooding in from around the world to congratulate President Bush on his re-election victory. But somehow, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero just hasn't been able to get his call past the switchboard. Zapatero phoned Bush not long after his Nov. 2 win, but wasn't put through to the president. Now, more than a week after the voting, the two leaders still have not hooked up. The White House explanation signaled something of a cold shoulder toward the Spanish leader, who angered the administration by withdrawing troops...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- French President Jacques Chirac, an intractable opponent of U.S. actions in Iraq, congratulated President George Bush Tuesday on his reelection. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Bush spoke to Chirac about the importance of working together on common challenges "and he talked about how he'd continue to reach out to European friends and allies," but additional details were not disclosed. Chirac was one of eight leaders to call the president Tuesday morning. The others were the leaders of Denmark, Indonesia, Georgia, Romania, Thailand, Egypt and Slovakia. U.S.-French relations soured last year when France led international...

NEW YORK (AP) - The sister of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa gave birth to twins Tuesday, just three days shy of her 57th birthday. Aleta St. James, who became pregnant by in-vitro fertilization, and her newborn son and daughter are doing well, said Maria Sliwa, the babies' aunt. Francesca, who weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and her brother Gian, who weighs 5 pounds, 3 ounces, were delivered by Caesarean section at Mount Sinai Medical Center. They are in excellent health, said Dr. Jonathan Scher, who delivered the babies. St. James, a motivation speaker who helped her brother set up...

Manmohan Singh rang up US President George W. Bush last night to congratulate him on his re-election.The Prime Minister stressed his desire to work with Bush on “a robust, bilateral agenda”, adding that he wanted to strengthen Indo-US cooperation in various fields.Singh had written a congratulatory letter to Bush on Thursday, inviting him to visit India at an early date. The Prime Minister termed the proposed visit as a “milestone” in bilateral relations.Details of the telephone conversation are not known, but Singh had made it clear in his letter that his government attached a lot of importance to Washington.snipBut...

The Free Muslim Coalition Against terrorism congratulates President George Bush on his victory and reelection to the presidency of the United States. Bush won a decisive victory and we wish him all the best in the next four years. President Bush has led the War on Terrorism with clarity and steadfastness. In the face of extreme criticism, President Bush never wavered. He continued to fight the War on Terrorism, despite political and personal risks. Since we formed, the Free Muslim Coalition endured criticism and attacks from all sides for our efforts in the War on Terrorism. We understand how difficult...

PARIS (Reuters) - World leaders at odds with George W. Bush are hoping he will change his policies to rebuild global trust shattered by the Iraq (news - web sites) war, but his strengthened mandate means they could be the ones left making the changes. From Asia to Europe, foreign leaders mixed congratulations for Bush with calls for him to soften what they regard as U.S. unilateralism in world affairs. But foreign governments also know that Bush's defeat of Democratic challenger John Kerry (news - web sites) is likely to reinforce his belief that he got it right over Iraq...

The Free Muslim Coalition Against terrorism congratulates President George Bush on his victory and reelection to the presidency of the United States. Bush won a decisive victory and we wish him all the best in the next four years. President Bush has led the War on Terrorism with clarity and steadfastness. In the face of extreme criticism, President Bush never wavered. He continued to fight the War on Terrorism, despite political and personal risks. Since we formed, the Free Muslim Coalition endured criticism and attacks from all sides for our efforts in the War on Terrorism. We understand how difficult...

(CNN) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin led world leaders' tributes to George W. Bush's victory in the U.S. presidential race, saying it meant Americans had not allowed themselves to be cowed by terrorists. "If Bush wins... I can only feel joy that the American people did not allow itself to be intimidated, and made the most sensible decision," Putin said at a Kremlin news conference after talks with Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi.He was speaking before Democratic challenger John Kerry conceded victory to Bush in Tuesday's vote.Ex-KGB agent Putin and former oilman Bush have forged a close relationship that Russian opposition...

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Wednesday sent his congratulations to U.S. President George W. Bush on his re-election. "The secretary-general warmly congratulates President Bush on his re-election," Fred Eckhard, a spokesman for Annan, said just hours after Democrat John Kerry telephoned his own congratulations to Bush. Eckhard added Annan was committed to working with the United States on a host of issues and hopes to prolong their "solid, productive relationship." "There have been a few disagreements, at least one fundamental one over the invasion of Iraq," Eckhard said. "But the secretary-general ... looks forward to...

Tony Blair has said he looks forward to continuing his strong relationship with President Bush and working with him during his second term as president. Mr Bush's re-election came at critical time for a world that was "fractured, divided and uncertain", Mr Blair said. There was a need now to move forward on poverty and the Middle East peace process and resolve conditions on which the terrorists pray, he added. Democratic challenger John Kerry has conceded defeat after a close finish. The Tory leader Michael Howard has sent Mr Bush his "warmest congratulations", saying: "We look to the president...