Woman Toasts 100th Birthday at Work

By SAMANTHA HENRY
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 25) - Astrid Thoenig got dressed, went to work and sat at her desk smiling Thursday as she slid her finger gently under the envelope flap of yet another identical birthday card. They don't make that many that say "Happy 100th."
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2009-09-25 08:33:26

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Astrid Thoenig reported to her desk at the family insurance business as usual but this time she was greeted by an avalanche of cards, chocolates and flowers to commemorate a long life despite early challenges and tragedies.