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Welcome to The Hobbit Hole! First thread: New Zealander builds Hobbit holeSecond thread: The New Hobbit HoleThird thread: The Hobbit Hole III - Journey to the Cross-roads! (Congratulations, we filled it up!) Fourth Thread: The Hobbit Hole IV - The Road Goes Ever On...Fifth Thread: The Hobbit Hole V - Where Many Paths and Errands Meet...Sixth Thread: The Hobbit Hole VI - And Whither Then? I Cannot Say...Seventh Thread: The Hobbit Hole VII - But not yet weary are our feet... Eighth Thread: The Hobbit Hole VIII - Still round the corner we may meet... Ninth Thread: The Hobbit Hole...

vs. Game 1 at Boston (Wed., Oct. 24, 8:35 p.m.)Josh Beckett vs. Jeff Francis Game 2 at Boston (Thurs., Oct. 25, 8:29 p.m.)Curt Schilling vs. Ubaldo Jimenez Game 3 at Colorado (Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.) Daisuke Matsuzaka vs. Josh Fogg Game 4 at Colorado (Sunday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.) Aaron Cook vs. Jon Lester Game 5* at Colorado (Monday, Oct. 29) Game 6* at Boston (Wednesday, Oct. 31) Game 7* at Boston (Thursday, Nov. 1) AccuScore has run more than 10,000 simulations for every World Series game for Yahoo! Sports, calculating how each team's performance changes in response...

I am thrilled to announce that a little more then a day ago, Mrs. NYleatherneck gave birth to a bouncing baby girl. Mom and my little devilpup are doing great!!! I hope that you all will join me in praying that God keep her healthy and safe, and that she helps make this world a better place then the one that she inherited. See you guys soon as I have diapers to change. Semper Fi, NYleatherneck (AKA proud papa)

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Table of Contents Authors’ Foreword PrologueDramatis Personae The SceneThe Dialogue The so-called “Cartesian Split” What is “all that there is?” Pure, blind chance? First reality and second realities What is knowledge? Does science “have it in” for God? Is Intelligent Design science? What is matter? What lies at the beginning of “all that there is?” Aristotle’s Four Causes What is “randomness?” First Adam, Second Adam Is science “killing the soul?” The Public Square: a “values-neutral zone?” What is science? What is the universe? What is life? What is reality? Endnotes Appendix Nuts and Bolts Numbers Big and Small Combinatorics,...

UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council should congratulate North Korea for its nuclear test instead of passing "useless" resolutions or statements, North Korea's U.N. ambassador said Monday. Pak Gil Yon told reporters he was proud of the North Koreans who conducted the test, and said the Security Council ought to be, too. Asked if the North planned any more tests, Pak said: "That will be enough. You don't think so?" The council was holding a meeting about the test, and several diplomats warned of tough measures, possibly including the threat of sanctions. "It will be better for the...

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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.

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...

THE United States has congratulated Prime Minister John Howard on his election win, with President George W. Bush calling it a great victory. Speaking in St Louis, where he was campaigning in his own re-election bid, Mr Bush said: "I want to congratulate my good friend Prime Minister John Howard, who won a great victory." Mr Bush telephoned Mr Howard from his plane, Air Force One, as he flew from St Louis to Iowa for more campaigning. The State Department issued a brief statement that foresaw further close US-Australian ties. "We congratulate Prime Minister John Howard on his coalition's victory...

Yes, ladies and gentlemen... Randog, the pride of Nevada will tie the knot on Saturday, October 9.Join with me in wishing him and his wife to be all the best for a very happy, healthy and prosperous life together.

On Saturday, August 14th 2004, 24Karet became my wife. It was a perfect day, with close friends and family all gathered to celebrate with us. For all our FRiends here on FR, here are some pics of the joyous day. My best man asks me wether I would like to slip out a side door: My father and older brother with me before the ceremony: "You may kiss the bride!" At the park for pictures after the ceremony: The best man and maid-of-honor: All in all it was a glorious day, and I wanted to share a few moments with...

I just got married! I was asked before the big event if it would be okay to use "God" in the ceremony. I answered "without God, what is the point anyway?" I'm married, i'm married, I'm married. Whooopieee.... :-)

Repogirl and I have gone to get married. Hold all our calls. Talk to you all Monday. - Big Guy

Cancer is a funny illness that comes in all shapes and sizes, sometimes better or worse. Sometimes a short fight, sometimes a long fight. The key word is fight. I must encourage you to always keep the faith. The faith in your doctors, the faith in the medicine, the faith in your family, and most importantly the faith in yourself. This, my friend, is absolutely the best thing you can do for yourself. Your strength gives so many others hope and inspiration, including myself. I returned to professional cycling because of people like you, cancer patients who want to live...

Last night Daniel Fox passed his Eagle Board of Review. He joined our Troop straight out of Cub Scouts after having earned his Arrow of Light. During his career in the Troop he has been Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He's been to summer camp 5 seasons, went to the last National Jamboree, and did a 10-day 95 mile high adventure trip out of Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base up into Quetico Provincial Park, earning the 50-Miler award and the Quetico Service award. He is an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow. He took...