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The All-State high school quaterback wants to date my homeschooled daughter. The boy and his brother are two of the hardest working high school athletes I have ever seen. His parents have been married for nearly 20 years. They attend church semi-regularyly. My daughter has never been on a date.

I congratulate Prime Minister Maliki on the formation of Iraq's new unity government. Iraqis now have a fully constitutional government, marking the end of a democratic transitional process in Iraq that has been both difficult and inspiring. This broadly representative unity government offers a new opportunity for progress in Iraq. The new government reflects Iraq's diversity and opens a new chapter in that country's history. Iraq's new leaders know the period ahead will be filled with great challenge. But they also know that they -- and their great country -- will not face them alone. The United States and freedom-loving...

On Friday April 14th, 2006, My youngest Daughter graduated from bootcamp at Lackland AFB. in San Antonio, TX. I'm so proud of her and our Military.

The White House congratulated Canada's Conservative Party and its leader, Stephen Harper, on their election victory and promised to bolster bilateral relations. "We congratulate the Conservative Party and Stephen Harper on their victory," said Scott McClellan, chief spokesman for US President George W. Bush. "The United States and Canada have a strong and bilateral relationship, and we look forward to strengthening our relations and working with the new government," said McClellan. Harper's party has promised a crackdown on government corruption after chasing the scandal-plagued Liberals from power after 12 years in Monday's election, which saw the conservatives fall short of...

NY FReeper Jon Alvarez graduated this morning from US Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in Civil Affairs from Fort Bragg, NC. He is now done with the required Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training and he did it in true Jon Alvarez style: he excelled! As most of you know, he graduated from BCT at Fort Jackson in the top 10% of his graduating class of 591 people. Well, he went on to AIT and finished again in the top 10% but this time he was awarded the "Iron Soldier" award which is given to one individual who excelled physically,...

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my wife has received her U.S. Citizenship confirmation. The ceremony is Feb 7th. I have often mentioned her association with the French school where she teaches here in San Francisco and am very happy and proud of her desire to become an American.

God let us open our Christmas present a little early this year. Here she is, folks. The newest Conservative. Rebekah Joy, daughter of Skooz 6 lbs 11 ounces; a petit 19 inches. She is hope for the future. She will be brought up in a home that honors God and will be taught to cherish conservative values.She is a miracle baby. We have a 14 year-old, and have been trying to have another baby for 13 years. Just when we had given up, Rebekah showed up to rock our world. Please allow me the honor of sharing our joy with...

Just giving you all an update! I graduate from AIT this coming Thursday! I'll be home for Christmas! I missed you all so much. (But I missed my fiance more :) ) I get to see her for a month before coming back to my Duty Station.

Hello everyone, I've been away from the forums for a while, but for good reason; I've been training down in Dulles at Independence Air, and I'm proud to say that after five weeks of intense training, I am now one of FlyI's twelve newest flight attendants! It's something I've thought of doing for a while now, and I'm so grateful that the opportunity came up for me. You may love us; you may hate us, but wish me luck, because I'm about to embark on a journey that I won't soon forget. Thanks for reading, NASBWI

President Congratulates Afghan People and Government on Successful Parliamentary Elections I congratulate the Afghan people and Afghan Government for today's successful parliamentary elections, which are a major step forward in Afghanistan's development as a democratic state governed by the rule of law. Braving deadly attacks and threats of violence, Afghans voted in large numbers for representatives to their new National Assembly and Provincial Councils. We commend the tremendous progress that the Afghan people havemade in recent years, and we pledge the full support of the United States as Afghanistan acts to meet the new challenges ahead. # # #...

PARIS (Reuters) - It started as an answer to leaky pens carried by American soldiers during World War Two, was perfected and made popular by an Italian-born baron and has written its way into history as the world's biggest-selling pen. More than half a century after honing a cheap version of the ballpoint pen, Bic, the French firm which built an empire out of making things to be thrown away, said Thursday it had sold its 100 billionth -- 100,000,000,000th --- disposable ballpoint. The group started small after the war and now has annual revenues of around 1.4 billion euros,...

"Who is there who speaks and it comes to pass, Unless the Lord has commanded it?" -- Lamentations 3:37 I would like to join my FRiends at Free Republic in congratulating the newest married couple to have been brought together as a result of their conversations on Free Republic. CaRepubGal and Wrigley became Mr. and Mrs. Wrigley on August 19, 2005, in the Presbyterian Church of CaGal's hometown near San Diego, California. The wedding was attended by many family and friends, including the former FReeper, Jean Chauvin, and his wife and children, who traveled across the country to participate...

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.