But it was coupled with his request that he be blessed with luxuries.

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Since 2007 was the Year of the Pig, women across the country reportedly timed their pregnancies to give birth to so-called "golden pig babies, " who are said to be blessed with prosperity.

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"Now our prayer must be that with their whole family they will be blessed with serenity, joy and peace, " he said.

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Amazingly, because of the new seat design, the airline says coach passengers will be blessed with an extra inch of legroom.

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Let's hope to a swift end as a result of mutual agreement and understanding, the south of Thailand is blessed with natural beauty and wonderful people which should be enjoyed by all.

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Oh, to be a young British band like the Kaiser Chiefs, to be filled with cheeky attitude, blessed with excellent fashion sense and unconcerned that anyone might think your music is derivative.

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