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A123 Systems
finally has a new owner after its auction this past weekend, but Congress isn't too happy about the outcome.
Chinese firm Wanxiang Group won the auction for A123 Systems on Saturday for about $260 million. This has concerned certain members of Congress, who said that A123's contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense are at stake.
"I am very concerned by Wanxiang's acquisition of A123," said Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland). "A123 maintains several contracts with the Department of Defense and given the thin line between Wanxiang and the Chinese Government, I am concerned about the Government of China having access to sensitive technologies being used by our military forces."
However, Wanxiang doesn't have full access to A123's technology. Part of A123 was also sold to Illinois-based Navitas Systems LLC, which will hold the DOD contracts for $2.2 million.
Back in mid-October,
A123 Systems officially filed for bankruptcy
and agreed to sell its automotive business assets to Johnson Controls -- a company that optimizes energy efficiencies in car batteries, buildings and electronics.
Before that, A123 was missing its loan payments. It had received $249.1 million in grants from the U.S. government in 2009 to develop green, electric car batteries. It was discovered that the U.S. government gave A123
a $1 million grant
the day it filed for bankruptcy.
A123 Systems suffered a huge kick earlier this year when it announced a $55 million battery replacement program for Fisker Automotive's Karma. The vehicle had issues with the batteries' hose clamps.
A123 Systems joins a list of other green companies that filed for bankruptcy after receiving government loans and grants. Back in September 2011, solar panel company
Solyndra filed for bankruptcy
after receiving a $535 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In November,
Beacon Power
(maker of flywheels for grid efficiency) filed after receiving a $43 million loan guarantee from DOE in 2010.
In January 2012, EV battery maker
Ener1 filed for bankruptcy
after its subsidiary, EnerDel, won a $118.5 million grant from DOE in 2009.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware will hold a hearing on the result of the A123 Systems auction on Tuesday, December 11.
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Separation anxiety and stranger anxiety occur when your child develops the mental ability to remember objects and people when they are no longer present, a skill called object permanence. Once your child has this skill he or she will probably search for his favorite toy when it has been put away or drops out of sight and cry whenever you are not in sight, because his memory is still incomplete and he has no sense of time, he believes that once you leave, you are gone forever. Stranger anxiety tends to develop in association with separation anxiety as the child gets better at telling the difference between familiar and unfamiliar faces and becomes more fearful of faces he doesn't know.
Most children exhibit some degree of separation anxiety around 6 to 8 months of age that lasts for 2 to 4 months; however, the age of the child and duration of the anxiety may vary greatly. Many children go through a second phase of separation anxiety around 18 months of age that eases as communication skills improve, and some children develop severe separation anxiety at night even when mom and dad are in the next room. A child's temperament plays a big role in the degree and duration of separation anxiety, so a child who adapts to new changes easily will probably have less anxiety than a child who has a difficult time with change.
Symptoms of normal separation anxiety include increasing unease and crying when separated from you or when you show signs of leaving. He or she may also exhibit whining, clinginess or insistence on physical contact with you, shyness, unusual silence, and an unwillingness to interact with others, even if they are familiar.
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The root cause of separation anxiety is your child's inability to understand that you will return at some point after you leave, so teaching your child this concept will help him get over separation anxiety more quickly. Games such as peek-a-boo and "where's the baby?" are helpful in demonstrating this idea. To play "where's the baby," cover your baby's head with a small blanket or towel and ask "where's the baby?" and then pull the cloth off your baby's head and say "There you are!" You can also put the blanket over your head and let him pull it off you. You can also play a simplified version of hide-and-seek by partially hiding yourself behind a piece of furniture and then calling to your baby to come find you.
You can also practice trial separations with your baby. Tell him that you will be going into another room and that you'll be back soon. Repeat the assurances as you leave and talk to him from the other room to demonstrate that you still exist, even though he cannot see you. After a few moments, come back in the room. Gradually increase the length of these practice separations and he will eventually learn that it's okay if you are gone for a little while and that you'll always return.
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BOSTON/PROVIDENCE (Oct. 26, 2012) – Six Taylor Duane Barton & Gilman attorneys have been chosen 2012 New England Super Lawyers, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various …
BOSTON/PROVIDENCE (Oct. 26, 2012) – Six Taylor Duane Barton & Gilman attorneys have been chosen 2012 New England Super Lawyers, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various measures of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Associates Angela L. Carr, Matthew R. Plain, Timothy S. Groves, and Elizabeth Merritt in the firm's Providence office were named 2012 Rhode Island Rising Stars. Plain and Groves were both named Rising Stars in 2011.
Carr is an experienced civil litigator, focusing her trial practice on professional liability defense, employment law, business litigation, real estate disputes and insurance coverage law. She has obtained a number of jury trial verdicts in favor of medical professionals.
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Partners James J. Duane III and Pamela S. Gilman in the Boston office were named 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Both Duane and Gilman were named Super Lawyers in 2011 as well.
Duane is a nationally renowned insurance coverage and bad faith insurance litigation attorney, having obtained over the course of his distinguished career numerous favorable court rulings for insurance carrier clients in cases involving intricate interpretations of insurance policy language. He also has extensive trial experience in professional liability, employment, personal injury, bad faith, and business matters. Duane is a frequent lecturer in the fields of trial practice, insurance coverage and bad faith, and medical risk management. He was recently named to Best Lawyers in America 2013.
Gilman is one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in Massachusetts, having tried and won over 50 cases, including medical malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, products liability and business disputes. She also maintains a consulting practice assisting other lawyers in preparing witnesses to present most effectively at depositions and trial. Gilman was recently named to Best Lawyers in America 2013.
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Parker residents who feel they have barely had a chance to enjoy the summer have two more opportunities for fun in the sun.
At least sunshine is what organizers and participants in the sixth annual Kids' TRY-athlon and fifth annual So Long to Summer 5K/10K are hoping for. The family-oriented running events — on back-to-back weekends Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, respectively — are expected to attract a combined 500 people.
The Kids' TRY-athlon was developed as a way for children ages 6-12 to experience new sports in a non-competitive setting. Based at the Parker Recreation Center, the participants are timed in swimming, biking and running. Each child gets a race bib and shirt, not to mention a sense of accomplishment at the end.
"It's a really empowering thing when a 6-year-old can say, 'Hey, I completed a triathlon,'" said Hillary Roemersberger, fitness and wellness coordinator for the Town of Parker.
The TRY-athlon has caught on, as registration has more than doubled since its inception. It's particularly exciting for the progeny of triathletes, who normally watch from the sidelines but have the chance to actually get involved in a triathlon with kids their age.
The So Long to Summer course layout was designed with beginners in mind, and the event is advertised as non-competitive, although some runners compete to qualify for other races, such as the Bolder Boulder. The So Long to Summer route, which leads from Salisbury Park to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail, is certified by USA Track and Field, Roemersberger said.
The main goal is to bring out a mix of participants — dogs and kids in strollers are encouraged — to get active in the morning and enjoy Salisbury Park's scenic views.
"The idea is it's a way for everybody to come out and enjoy the end of summer before school starts," Roemersberger said.
Officials added a 10K portion this year and have run a training program at the recreation center in recent weeks to enable more serious racers to prepare. A free kids' dash will be open to those ages 8 and younger.
With an estimated 350 participants, So Long to Summer is among the larger run/walks in Parker, but it pales in comparison to the Turkey Day 5K, which drew around 1,200 guilt-ridden people last year.
The $15 pre-registration period for the Kids' TRY-athlon closes Aug. 2, but racers can sign up the day of the event for $5 more.
Pre-registration for So Long to Summer closes on Aug. 8, but the $5 fee applies for people who sign up the day of the race. It costs $25 for the 5K and $35 for 10k. The entry fee includes a pancake breakfast.
For more information or to sign up for the events, visit www.parkeronline.org and click on the 'parks and recreation' tab.
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Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind tree house. Each of the units, including the tree house, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning. Physical Location: Karbers Ridge, IL 62955 GPS: 37°33'52.18?N 88°20'17.03?W
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing.
Magnificent, 1,700-acre museum of trees and plants from around the world. Hiking trails, paved roads, restaurant, gift shop, open-air tram and handicapped accessible facilities.
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This beautiful 715-acre state park with a 40-acre lake derives its name from a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin work for water, aqua. Lake Le-Aqua-Na offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including more than 10 miles of mult-use trails. The large tracts of wooded land include oak, hickory, walnut and pine trees. Woodland flowers are on display, especially in the spring and early summer, and wildlife is abundant. There is boating, fishing, a children's fishing pond, swimming, picnic and playground areas, shelters, trails for mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, sledding, hunting and camping.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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Explore a winter wonderland at The Morton Arboretum, where you'll find 3.5 miles of groomed ski trails. Bring your own or rent a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis (in children's and adult sizes). Ski trails are open when there are four or more inches of snow on the ground.
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Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
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230 acres for public hunting, hiking, nature viewing and an historic railroad tunnel.
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Lake of the Woods County Park is a 900-acre preserve that features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a 9-hole par 3 course and practice range, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, sledding the Hi-Tower bell carillon and observation area, a 3.3 mile bicycle/pedestrian path, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens, building rentals and various programs.
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The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
Homer Lake Forest Preserve contains 892 acres for fishing, boating, hiking picnicking, cross-country skiing and sledding. Also available is an exciting Homer Lake Interpretive Center, which hosts thousands every year through programs like "Homer Lake Take Me Fishing" and the unique Natural Playscape.
This multi-use 17 mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and 21 decked bridges, including a covered bridge in Orangeville, passing wetlands, creeks, woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail which traverses northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone surface may be used by hikers, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. The The tow miles of trail between the Wes Block Trail Access and Illinois 26 is an asphalt paved surface. The final two mile asphalt paved segment from Highway 26 to the Tutty's Crossing Trailhead on the riverfront in historic downtown Freeport will open in summer 2015. This segment crosses the 1885 Van Buren Street Bridge to the Old River School Historic District, the original north entryway into the City, and through historic downtown Freeport offering specialty shops, restaurants, a bicycle shop offering repairs, and more. At Tutty's Crossing, the Jane Addams Trail connects with the Pecatonica Prairie Trail currently under development between Freeport and Rockford. The Jane Addams Trail connects the Wisconsin state line to the Badger Trail which extends to Madison. Access to the trail is available at the West Block Access, 2636 W. Fairview Road, Freeport, at the Richland Creek Trailhead, 101 N. Ewing Street, Orangeville, at Cedarville Road, at Red Oak off of Beaver Road, and by mid-summer at Turry's Crossing in downtown Freeport. Trail Maps are available.
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
Experience a commanding view of the Mississippi River and the only known intact thunderbird effigy mound in Illinois. Hiking, bird watching, sightseeing, Native American archaeology and much more on 85 acres of scenic Mississippi River bluffs.
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More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Hike or bike into Buehler Preserve from Galena and experience the prairie life! Pets welcome. Fishing is allowed.
Monee Reservoir features a 46-acre fishing lake and picnic pavilions. Concessions building offers boat rentals, bait, and snacks for sale.
Owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Sand Ridge Nature Center emphasizes the natural history of the Calumet region.
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The Richland Creek Trailhead serves as the main trailhead for the northern end of the Jane Addmas Recreation Trail. It features parking, a large shelter house with electricity, lights and picnic tables, a restroom, water and a primitive campground area.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
Nestled on the east bank of the Fox River, the Red Oak Nature Center is surrounded by 40 acres of lush forest and wildlife habitat – an ideal setting for visitors to learn about the great outdoors through direct interaction with nature. Six wood-chipped hiking trails and the nationally renowned Fox River Trail offer avenues of exploration via hiking and biking, with interpretive signs along the way that explain the ways of nature. Inside the Nature Center, the "Sense the Seasons" exhibit further enhances the educational experience, featuring environmental exhibits and "hands-on" participation.
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McHenry County Conservation District manages over 25,000 acres of diverse woodlands, wetlands and prairie. Explore outdoor recreational opportunities, programs and special events at 33 sites.
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Slave story: "Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter"
February 21, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Location: Ford Life Sciences Building, room 113
Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter, a theatrical multimedia docudrama written by Professor of Performing Arts Arthur Beer, will be presented on McNichols Campus.
The work is based on a letter written in 1865 by Jordan Anderson, a freed slave, to his former master. It is noted not just for its historical value but also for Anderson's sophisticated satirical tone. See an AP story about the letter.
This performance is presented by the Chrysler Foundation, which is also sponsoring performances for local schools.
For more about Jordan Anderson Writes a Letter, see the UDM Theatre Company page.
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Alpe di Siusi ski holidays
Established in 1938 the Italian ski resort Alpe di Siusi lies at 1231 metres altitude in the Alto Adige (Bolzano) / Südtirol (Bozen) region of the Italian Dolomites \ Dolomiten. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 2200m the area is not snow sure. Over 30 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers 20km of trails, which equates to around 30 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Alpe di Siusi is Verona at a distance of 190km or approximately ? minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to April.
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A scattering of hotels and other buildings by the ski area and at high altitude above Ortisei / St Ulrich. Ski lifts not linked (except by bus) to those of Val Gardena and the Sella Ronda. Siusi itself is a traditional village in Val Gardena/Groden Valley but not lift linked to the main Sella Ronda/Val Gardena area. Alpe di Siusi above gives slopeside access to the substantial, intermediate level, local skiing area.
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The mountain has 13% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 30% intermediate, 65% advanced slopes and 5% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km Bulaccia / Puflatsch run, with a steepness/slope angle of ?%. You can ski Alpe di Siusi after dark as there is night skiing on ?km of illuminated piste.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
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Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
The Italian resort is also known as Alpe di Siusi and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Alpe di Siusi slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Alpe di Siusi has slopes facing S N.
Rating for snow gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Alpe di Siusi day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
The local ski school has excellent classes for children aged three and older.
The ski train is good fun for the children who are looked after in the ski school. Apart from skiing they organise snowman building, sledging or snowball fights with Sammy. Kids will also love the witches park with its fun themed terrain.
3 stars out of 5 overall
Alpe di Siusi shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
Shopping opportunities are limited with only a handful of shops, mostly ski shops as well as food and souvenir outlets. The main local craft is wood carving. There is a chemist in the village.
Alpe di Siusi value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
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Alpe di Siusi ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
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Lwaxana Troi is on board the Enterprise-D to hold her wedding ceremony, and she also takes an interest in Worf's son Alexander, encouraging him to adopt her carefree ways.
Summary Edit
The USS Enterprise-D destroys an asteroid in danger of colliding with Tessen III, near Starbase 117. Meanwhile, Worf brings his son Alexander before Counselor Deanna Troi to resolve discipline issues. Troi decides there is little respect in their relationship, so she recommends they draft a "contract" outlining each other's responsibilities and chores. This way, they could stand on equal footing and both have say in what needs to be done. Although Worf is hesitant to allow Alexander to have equal footing, he agrees to it.
Lwaxana Troi, along with her servant, Mr. Homn, come aboard to hold her wedding ceremony to a local nobleman named Campio on the Enterprise in Ten Forward. Captain Picard expresses to Riker his dissatisfaction with "that woman" using the Enterprise as her personal rec room. However, when Riker reveals that Picard will be giving Lwaxana away at the wedding, Picard agrees to allow the ceremony to take place on the ship. Just as Picard and Riker continue to walk down the corridor, a nitrium parasite begins to infest the Enterprise by moving about the ship.
Lwaxana hears of her daughter's plan for Worf and Alexander, and she notes that contracts are usually made between two parties who do not trust one another, and that it would not be equal in any case because Alexander would have no way of policing Worf's commitments. This logic compels Alexander to begin to spend more time with Lwaxana.
Lwaxana takes Alexander into the holodeck for entertainment, despite his prior obligations to his father and Deanna. She takes him on the Parallax colony program, a society of unusual, fun-loving souls, for a relaxing mud bath.
Deanna and Worf confront Lwaxana, demanding that she stop undermining their efforts to instill Alexander with responsibility. Campio proves himself to be an ill fit for Lwaxana, demanding that she resolve business before she goes to the holodeck for fun, and that she address him with respect and reverence by calling him by his title of minister. Campio's assistant, a stringent man named Erko, is appalled by her behavior. Lwaxana, caught at the hub of three completely different conversations all taking place in the same room at the same time, flees with Alexander to the holodeck the moment everyone's backs are turned.
The parasite begins to infest the entire ship, eating systems away. La Forge, Data, and Picard devise a strategy to get rid of it – find an asteroid field rich in nitrium, and use the deflector dish to send a nitrium beam to lure the parasites to the field. Unfortunately, the parasite is eating away at the warp system, and the life support system begins to fail. It is now up to Data to fly the ship to the asteroid field, configure the deflector, and rid the ship of the problem. After the Enterprise arrives at the Pelloris field, Data, the only conscious crewmember on the bridge, activates the Bussard collectors to include nitrium and aims it at a nearby asteroid. The nitrium parasite then leaves the Enterprise and all ship's systems begin to return to normal.
- "Captain's Log, Stardate 45733.6. Temporary repairs to the ship have been completed. Our attention now turns to matters of a more festive nature."
Lwaxana finally proceeds with the wedding. Campio, and especially Erko, are disturbed to find that as per the Betazoid custom she has arrived at the wedding in the nude. She winks at Alexander, who remains respectful of her spirit. Erko covers Campio's eyes and they retreat. Lwaxana remains a bachelorette.
Finally, Lwaxana, Alexander, Troi, and an irate Worf share a mud bath together.
Memorable quotes Edit
- Deanna and Alexander
- Deanna, to Erko
"Deanna, I love you but you do make everything sound like an epitaph."
- - Lwaxana
"What would you like your father to promise, Alexander?"
"No yelling."
"I DO N... I do not yell."
"Well, then you should have no trouble with that part."
- - Troi, Alexander and Worf during a counseling session
"It may be hard to imagine right now but eventually most children come to appreciate their parents."
"Riker to Counselor Troi. Your mother has just come aboard."
"On the other hand..."
- - Troi to Alexander on his problems with his father only to be told by Riker her mother has come aboard
"Uh, you see, we haven't exactly met yet, really."
- - Lwaxana Troi on Campio, the man she plans to marry
"My dear, don't they ever let you change those colorless outfits?"
- - Lwaxana to Deanna
"Of course he's unreasonable, he's a child!"
- - Lwaxana Troi to Worf
"I'm supposed to do everything right all the time. I don't know how."
"To tell you the truth, little warrior, neither do I..."
- - Alexander and Lwaxana
"You know, making little boys reasonable only gives them pimples."
- - Lwaxana Troi
"Well who else are you gonna fight with if not your friends?"
- - Lwaxana Troi
"I exposed you to all sorts of mixed messages when you were that age, and you still turned out deadly dull."
- - Lwaxana Troi to Deanna
"And you are doing this to your own child, Mr. Woof?"
"It is Worf, Madam."
- - Lwaxana and Worf
"Life's true gift is the capacity to enjoy enjoyment."
- - Lwaxana Troi
"Nothing would please me more than to give away Mrs. Troi."
- - Picard
"Wedding gown? You mean you won't be naked at your own wedding!?"
- - Deanna Troi
"The higher, the fewer."
- - Alexander
"You're just supposed to sit here?"
- - Worf in the mud bath
"Every one of us has a thousand different kinds of...of little people inside of us. And some of them want to get out and be wild, and some want to be sad or happy or inventive or...or even just go dancing. That's why we all have so many different urges at different times. And all those different little people inside of us...we must never be afraid to take them with us, wherever we go."
- - Lwaxana Troi
"I'm alone, Alex."
- - Lwaxana, to Alexander
"Isn't it wonderful how things worked out, Alexander? I wanted to teach you how to grasp the joys of living. And then you turned around and... taught me to not let go of them. How very mutual."
- - Lwaxana Troi
Background information Edit
Production Edit
- "Cost of Living" was filmed between Tuesday 4 February 1992 and Thursday 13 February 1992 on Paramount Stage 8, 9, and 16. Second unit and inserts for this episode were filmed on Friday 14 February 1992 on Paramount Stage 8 and 16 and on Friday 6 March 1992 on Paramount Stage 9 and 16.
- The production meeting for this episode took place on Friday 31 January 1992 at 2:00 p.m. ("The First Duty" call sheet)
- Lwaxana's line of dialogue in which she tells Alexander, with noticeable sadness, that she is alone, likely had personal significance for Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who lost her husband, Gene Roddenberry, only four months earlier.
- On Tuesday 4 February 1992, the Make-A-Wish Foundation kids Nichlas Frank and Michael Amidel visited the sets with their families. ("Cost of Living" call sheet)
- On Monday 10 February 1992 the cast and crew had the "French Hours". On this day, catering for breakfast and lunch was provided by a catering service on Paramount Stage 10. ("Cost of Living" call sheet)
- On Thursday 13 February 1992 Good Morning America was on set. They shot a live feed between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m. and a wrap up between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. All main cast members except Brent Spiner were picked up by a limo at home. Regular background talent Mark Lentry was also part of this airing, in full makeup as a Romulan. ("Cost of Living" call sheet)
- First UK airdate: 3 May 1995
- A scene that can be found in the script, but was apparently cut from the final episode, had Troi and Worf discussing their frustrations with parenting, from the perspectives of being a parent and being a child respectively. Troi remembers an event in which her mother embarrassed her on her sixth birthday party, and claims that she often feels like she is the parent and her mother the child. The conversation concludes with Troi saying it's been said that grandparents and grandchildren get along so well because they have a common enemy. This deleted scene appears in full on the TNG Season 5 Blu-ray set.
Sets and props Edit
- Among the reused props seen in this episode are the Kahless and Morath statue and the Ligonian glavin in Worf's quarters which previously appeared in the episodes "Peak Performance", "Reunion", and "New Ground" and were later seen in "Genesis" and "Firstborn".
- The chair in Worf's quarters was also seen in the episodes "Peak Performance", "Family", "Reunion", "Redemption", "New Ground", "A Fistful of Datas", "Birthright, Part I", "Parallels", "Genesis", and "Firstborn" and was used as the command chair aboard the Tarellian starship in the first season episode "Haven". It was designed by Peter Opsvik. [1]
- This episode marks the seventh appearance of Deanna Troi's Counselor's office.
- The scenes of the holographic program "Parallax colony" were filmed on Paramount Stage 16. On the call sheets the locations were named "The Glade" and "The Mud Bath".
- In the scene with Picard and Data in the turbolift, Picard's rank is incorrectly shown as a Commander.
Continuity Edit
- Notably, the main plot of this episode focuses on two recurring characters instead of main characters. "It's Only a Paper Moon" from the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine would also do this.
Cast Edit
- Brian Bonsall makes his third of seven appearances as Alexander in this episode.
- Majel Barrett appears for the fifth time on The Next Generation portraying Lwaxana Troi. She makes her final appearance on this series in the seventh season episode "Dark Page".
- This episode also features one of the few occasions in which Majel Barrett talks "to herself", portraying both Lwaxana Troi and the computer voice of the Enterprise-D. This happened also in the second season episode "Manhunt".
- Christopher Halsted later plays a Jem'Hadar in DS9's final episode "What You Leave Behind".
- Albie Selznick later appeared as the Tak Tak consul in the Voyager episode "Macrocosm", as Tash in the Voyager episode "The Voyager Conspiracy", and worked as choreographer for the Ventu on the Voyager episode "Natural Law".
- Carel Struycken appears as Mr. Homn for the last time.
- Larry Hankin was not part of the principal photography for this episode and filmed his scenes during the production of the episode "Imaginary Friend" on Friday 28 February 1992.
- This episode marks the second appearance of background actress Holiday Freeman who later became a recurring background talent on The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager.
Awards Edit
- This episode won two Emmy Awards. Only four other episodes of Trek have won this many. It won for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Series (Robert Blackman) and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Series. It was also nominated for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Hairstyling for a Series.
Reception Edit
- A mission report for this episode by John Sayers was published in The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine Vol. 21, pp. 20-21.
- Director Winrich Kolbe remembers, "That was fun. Majel was terrific. It's a fast-moving show, and it was slightly different because we had comedic elements in there. It gave us a different pace. These shows could be rather boring if they all go with the same direction, same philosophy, same sets, same actors. After a while, you just want to throw up your hands and say, 'OK, guys, you know what to do.' You want to go to the director of photography and say, 'Just shoot the damn thing. You can reach me at my home number.' This type of episode is exciting to me. I suddenly had to direct comedy. The pace is different. It was a real challenge and I loved it. I had never met Majel before, and I understand she didn't know who the hell I was. When I came in with my German accent, she did a double take. We had a tremendous rapport and loved working together. I wouldn't mind doing another Majel show in the sixth season." (The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine Vol. 21, p. 32)
Video and DVD releases Edit
- Original UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 60, 15 February 1993
- UK re-release (three-episode tapes, Paramount Home Entertainment): Volume 5.7, 2 December 2002
- As part of the TNG Season 5 DVD collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Guest stars Edit
- Majel Barrett as Lwaxana Troi
- Brian Bonsall as Alexander Rozhenko
- Tony Jay as Campio
- Carel Struycken as Mr. Homn
- David Oliver as Young Man
- Albie Selznick as Juggler
- Patrick Cronin as Erko
Co-stars Edit
- Tracey D'Arcy as Young Woman
- George Ede as Poet
- Christopher Halsted as First Learner
- Majel Barrett as Computer Voice
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- Rachen Assapiomonwait as Nelson
- Lena Banks as operations division ensign
- Tonya Chianis as fire sculptor
- Tracee Lee Cocco as Jae
- John Copage as command division officer
- Tony Cruz as Lopez
- Denise Deuschle as science division officer
- Lanier Edwards as command division lieutenant
- Gunnel Eriksson as science division officer
- Holiday Freeman as first learner's companion
- Eben Ham as operations division ensign
- Larry Hankin as wind dancer
- Christie Haydon as command division ensign
- Kast as command division officer
- Arvo Katajisto as Torigan
- Ron Large as command division officer
- Mark Lentry as science division lieutenant
- Michael Moorehead as science division ensign
- Keith Rayve as command division ensign
- Jennifer Richards as painted dancer
- Joyce Robinson as Gates
- Richard Sarstedt as command division ensign
- Noriko Suzuki as operations division ensign
- John Tampoya as operations division ensign
- Théyard as science division officer
- Mikki Val as operations division officer
- Christina Wegler Miles as command division ensign
- Unknown performers as
Stand-ins and photo doubles Edit
- David Keith Anderson – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Patty Davis – stand-in for Majel Barrett
- Dwayne – stand-in for Carel Struycken
- Michael Echols – stand-in for Tony Jay
- Eddie – stand-in for Patrick Cronin
- Johnny Hayden – stand-in for Brian Bonsall
- Joshua Henson – photo double for Brian Bonsall
- Kathleen Hodder – stand-in and photo double for Majel Barrett
- Joe – stand-in for David Oliver
- Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Tim McCormack – stand-in for Brent Spiner, Albie Selznick and Patrick Cronin
- Melba – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden, Majel Barrett and Tracey D'Arcy
- Eddie Robinson – photo double for LeVar Burton
- Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes, Christopher Halsted and Tony Jay
- Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart and George Ede
- Guy Vardaman – stand-in for David Oliver
- James Washington – stand-in for Michael Dorn
References Edit
Alexander; antimatter containment; apple; Betazed; Betazoid; Betazoid wedding; bodice; Bussard collector; chrondite; Conference of Judges; contract; corrosion; deflector; exanogen gas; fire sculptor; garment reprocessor; hemline; Holy Rings of Betazed; holodeck; hydrogen; Jefferies tube; jestral tea; juggler; laughing hour; K'Ehleyr; Kostolain; Kostolain starship; kumquat; mandarin orange; Moselina system; mud bath; mud pool; nitrium; nitrium parasite; Number one; Parallax colony; particle beam; Pelloris field; Petrokian sausage; photon torpedo; pimple; poet; pore; Protocol Master; pumpkin; red alert; Sacred Chalice of Rixx; Shiralea VI; Ten Forward; Tessen III; tractor beam; turbolift; wedding
Unreferenced material Edit
External linksEdit
- "Cost of Living" at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
- "Cost of Living" at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- "Cost of Living" at Wikipedia
- "Cost of Living" at MissionLogPodcast.com, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast
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I'll make no bones about it, EverQuest is my favourite MMORPG and, quite possibly game, of all time. From those opening moments witnessed as a dorky 9 year old, to the absolute thrill of hearing the word "Qeynos" uttered out loud, I'm an unashamed Norrath fanboy. In the next few days, Sony Online Entertainment will be unveiling more about their MMO sequel. I begged our Managing Overlord, Bill Murphy for any and all information on the game, but he's decidedly mum about the thing. Instead he tasked me with this article. Before the parade of information from SOE Live starts to bombastically march into town, here are the five things I don't want to see in EverQuest Next.
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Dont like either see damm faes or pandas running around.
Funny thing about "fantasy fans", we are all racist.
Yup. you hate Fae, I hate Elves.
Bringing me to the conclusion that I agree with your list, except the restriction on Fae. I just don't see how including this or excluding that race has any effect on game play. If done correctly any "race" should fit.
Research the lessor god Pan a bit, before you cast a "childish" light on Fae.
I agree too with the list. Always seems the fans are much smarter and more imaginative then devs. Heres hoping these guys FINALLY wake up and finally give us a true MMO. Heres hoping they don't cave in and try to copy you know who, to get x amount of money.
If this MMO in anyway reminds of the epic disaster that SWTOR was - I will for sure be done with MMOs and any hope that there is any Dev out there with any common sense.
Don't screw this up SOE.
great list adam!
thank goodness you didnt have a problem with frogloks, we would have had to rumble!!
RIP Ribbitribbitt you are missed, kid.
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Seamless worlds, lots of individual character choices rather than a linear story on rails, SOE, hmm, hmm, where have I heard these things before?... Seems like there was some game... the name Koster floats by in the aether...
Adam, I loved STAR WARS GALAXIES too. Unfortunately, the "lessons" of GALAXIES are baked into SOE's DNA by now. And they have seen what the new audience likes in MMO's. I suspect you'll have five disappointments when EQN is revealed.
No 2 makes me laugh because an Iconic Folklore type creature breaking immersion in a "Fantasy" setting.. has to be a joke...
The only thing I personally don't agree with is the "instance" point. The last thing I want to see in a new game... is 2000 people standing around in a place full of "epic danger" with absolutely no danger.. because everything is dead.
That is one of the most immersive breaking things in MMO's for me. "Oh look a dungeon full of adventurers... and nothing else.." Altho I guess that's a good argument for FFA PvP...
I'm fine with instances, I just don't want them used to an extent that they are in pretty much every MMO. There are simply some things you can do in an instance that you can't do in an open world zone, but they definitely need to be used sparingly.
Things I don't want to see include tiered content, multiple difficulty levels of the same content, reused content, and a linear progression path that every single character follows.
I agree and disagree. I want the game world to be as large as it can be with no zones but to have really awesome UGC you need zones. For the sake of UGC I hope there is zones. As for linear game play. I really hope EQN is 60% sandbox and 40% themepark. Taking a ride once and a while is fun but I also want to be able to create my own story when I want to be engaged more deeply.
As for the races my hope is they have all the races for EQ1 and EQ2 and new ones as well. I would love for players to have the ability to pick the story they want and live the fantasy dream they want. As for story on rails, I hope there is real options in the story. SWToR did a great job with VO story but the options were mostly fake. I would like to see story with some vast different outcome. But thats a huge request. Can it be done without costing the moon? Im not sure.
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I liked the Fae, but frogloks could go die in a fire for the same reasons you didn't like the fae.
TBH, I expect we will see all the races represented. The Fae are a huge draw to some, and a market share I doubt SOE will ignore.
Solid list, minus the Fae... not because of my like, or dislike of them, but because of choice and variety. There should always be tons of choices, regardless if you like them or not.
My personal "do not want", is a PvP centric game. If this is supposed to be a sandbox mmo, lets not bring idiotic, non-real rivalries to the game. If there is a rhyme or reason to it, like the froglocks and the trolls, then it should be allowed... but not of this 100% open pvp... Not only will it kill inmersion, but it also means that the PvE game has to be balanced around what could be overpowered in PvP. Wizards or Enchanters that cannot do their crowd control job properly because if done to another player they would cry and moan that it is too powerful to be mesmerized during a pvp match... 2cp
Another thing to add. No themepark, at all. I don't want to be swept away on a guided story. I want to start out as a clueless barbarian in Halas, standing in front of my guildmaster with nothing but a club and a note. The guildmaster says I need to gain in levels, but provides no other quests than that.
In order to find quests, I want to be required to talk to people. NO Exclamation points over their heads. I want to be required to actually follow a conversation with he quest giver, find out what they want or need and then have to figure out how to get that.
And I really hope they include Heritage quests, I really enjoyed playing those in EQ2. Questing that legendary item that was carried over from EQ1 was a major nostalgic blast.
Here is my issue with story and "creating our own" - you won't be a farmer. EQ is not a farmer game, it is not and has not been about crops. Now if they were to add in elements of SWG and a player economy then I could see that happening.
If they are not giving us stories, which is fine, then more than creating stories with anecdotes of play, I want the ability to meaningfully and permanently CHANGE THE WORLD. Unique advesaries who, once killed are dead forever. Real housing that changes the landscape. Real ability to affect the politics and poetics of my server. Otherwise its still story on rails, but rails of my own making.
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I agree with this whole heartedly. I would however forego the Fae Hating if they were implemented similar to those in Rift.
Who's "we"
I played EQ for 13 years and instancing delivered the best expansions bar none.
LDON, OOW (Proving grounds trials + pizza instances), DON, DOD.
They were THE best expansions.
Instances are GREAT if you do them right.
i'd much rather have instances than multiple servers. What i want is instancing and travel done well, not completely ignored for the sake of some ridiculous throwback that stopped being relevant 15 years ago. Refusing to acknowledge or use modern concepts is how you end up with crap like Vanguard.
I've no issues with fae either. What i don't want is financial logic dictating the game's races, some games (vanguard is another example) wanted all the races to be based off the same base model so that it's easier and cheaper to make armor. This resulted in all races looking the same and made little sense. i really want a diversity of races, with unique models, body types and animations. (and they better include ratonga!)
I agree with 3 and 1 though. Story in an MMO should center on the world, not on each character. You can still have an amazing story even if every single one of us is not it's main hero, but just helping.
Honestly, just give me LoTRO's vast and interesting world, SWG's brilliantly integrated non-combat systems, EQ2's endgame and ratonga and i'll be a happy camper.
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Here is my issue with story and "creating our own" - you won't be a farmer. EQ is not a farmer game, it is not and has not been about crops. Now if they were to add in elements of SWG and a player economy then I could see that happening.
You mean if they could add elements of their most successful sand box game to their "next" sandbox game? I don't think that requires a great leap in faith.
I have to agree the fae are lame. EQ1 races plus Kobolds and Ratonga would be good for me.
I know it's going to have things that I don't want to see (a ton of crafting drops and then, astonishingly, $8 large inventory bags for carrying your crafting drops in the store). I'd like a seamless world with occasional instanced content for groups and raids, but the better gear and drops would be from "contested" areas. PVE competition was a cool thing.
And like the vast majority of fantasy online players, I don't want to see FFA PVP. If you let other people ruin my gameplay, I am not going to play your game.
Next time, call your article "What I don't want in <insert game name>" instead of "What we don't want".
And then open a discussion: "And what do you not want in <insert game name>".
That "we" is just arrogant.
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Pretty good list...
I dont have a huge issue with Fae but i could lvie without them hahaha..


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Core ADF 11: Mapping Multiple FocusViewId's with XMLMenuModel
By Steven Davelaar on Apr 16, 2009
In the first post of this Core ADF 11 series, I discussed various options for designing your page structure. This post applies when you use stand-alone .jspx pages. If you make these pages available through a menu (af:navigationPane) using XMLMenuModel where each menu item navigates to a page (either in the unbounded task flow or by calling a bounded task flow), the menu tab will be automatically highlighted when you set the focusViewId property of the itemNode in the XML Menu Model file to the name of the .jspx page that appears when you click on the menu item. Unfortunately, you can specify only one focusViewId for an itemNode. If your .jspx page has a button or link to navigate to a secondary page, you will loose the menu item highlighting because the focusViewId of the menu itemNode no longer matches the view id of the current (secondary) page. Even worse, if you have nested itemNodes defined in the XML Menu Model, the submenu that was displayed with the primary page will disappear when navigating to the secondary page.
The "poor-man's solution" to this problem is adding nested item nodes to the XML Menu Model for the detail pages. This technique is easy but can only be applied when there is no page-specific submenu that should be displayed with the pages. You simply create child itemNodes in the XML Menu model for the detail pages in the task flow, which will never be displayed as menu items because you do not include an af:navigationPane that displays this menu level.
A more sophisticated solution, that allows for page-specific submenus, is to subclass XMLMenuModel. The subclass looks up a MenuViewIdMapping managed bean that maps all viewIds of the secondary pages in the task flow to the viewId of the primary page that is defined as focusViewId in the XML Menu Model file.
Here are the steps to implement this technique:
1. Create a subclass of org.apache.myfaces.trinidad.model.XMLMenuModel and override method getFocusRowKey as follows:
public Object getFocusRowKey()
// first check whether default behavior results in focus of some menu item
Object focusRowKey = super.getFocusRowKey();
if (focusRowKey!=null)
return focusRowKey;
// check whether there is a menu mapping for the current viewId
Map viewIdMapping = getViewIdMapping();
String viewId = FacesContext.getCurrentInstance().getViewRoot().getViewId();
if (viewIdMapping!=null && viewIdMapping.get(viewId)!=null)
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Skip to comments.PRAYERS FOR MARYSECRETARY!
Posted on 11/06/2009 10:11:01 AM PST by alpha-8-25-02
Dear prayer partners,
Our dear marysecretary had a successful kidney transplant surgery early this morning.
Her pastor reports: "From: Jerry S. Subject: Mary's Surgery Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, It is 4:45 am we just got home the hospital; Marys surgery went well, she now has a new kidney and the doctor seemed please with the results. Thank you very much for your prayers and please keep them up because there is a long road to recovery, also keep Richie in your prayers that he can get some rest. You prayer warriors are much appreciated, may Gods blessing be upon you. Love pastor Jerry"
Please pray for the Lord's hand of healing and renewed health for marysecretary and rest for her family.
To God Alone The Glory!
Prayers offered. May our Lord and Savior touch Marysecretary with His healing Grace.
prayers up
GREAT and mighty God, who bringest down to the grave, and bringest up again; We bless thy wonderful goodness, for having turned our heaviness into joy and our mourning into gladness, by restoring this our sister to some degree of her former health. Blessed be thy Name that thou didst not forsake her in her sickness; but didst visit her with comforts from above; didst support her in patience and submission to thy will; and at last didst send her seasonable relief. Perfect, we beseech thee, this thy mercy towards her; and prosper the means which shall be made use of for her cure: that, being restored to health of body, vigour of mind, and cheerfulness of spirit, she may be able to go to thine house, to offer thee an oblation with great gladness, and to bless thy holy Name for all thy goodness towards her; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, to whom, with thee and the Holy Spirit, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.
Please join in prayer for marysecretary!
Prayers offered!
Praise God! :*)
I wasn't aware that a kidney became available for Mary! :*)
Prayers going up for quick uncomplicated healing for Mary, and for no problems whatsoever, woooooohooooooo!!
Big hugs, Mary! {{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}
May the Lord our God bless Marysecretary, and keep her going splendidly, in heart, mind, soul, spirit, and kidney. May Christ shower many blessings upon this dearly beloved lady!
Prayers for Mary from this FRiend.
Already have... and will continue. Praise God.
Thanks for the news on this. I've been praying for marysecretary on this and will continue to do so.
To God Alone The Glory!
My prayers for marysecretary that she be able to absorb that kidney as a part of her and that it makes her life a comfort and peaceful!
Prayers for Mary to heal well, not reject the kidney & that it returns her to full life as it WORKS as God intended,
thanks for heads up alpha
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
King of the universe
I pray send your Ru'ach HaKodesh
to breath on the soul of Mary
in her hour of need.
Breathe on her and draw her nearer to you.
I pray that if it be your will have her come to know your Son
I ask that peace and comfort be given to her family
I ask these things in the
Holy Name of Your Son
The Word of YHvH:
bSHEM Yahshua HaMashiach
Amain and amain !
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We will pray.
God Bless you as you get well soon.
Prayers up.
I thank God that Marysecretary's surgery was a success, and I pray for a speedy recovery and many years of health for her. Amen.
Prayers for a thorough recovery and healing,
and a return to vibrant good health. God be
with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, dear sister.
Thank you for bringing Mary through the surgery. Thank you for guiding the surgeons hands and all medical personnel involved.
Please watch over Mary, bring her to a complete recovery. Please comfort her family and friends and please guide them so they can be a blessing during this time. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen
With a heart full of love and thanksgiving, I praise our Gracious LORD for providing our sweet sister with a healthy kidney! Please Precious LORD, may she not have any complications or infections and be restored into good health and well being. May You be Glorified in Mary's life as she walks through this valley for her Savior. Please Bless her with Your strength and give her relief from any pain she may experience. All for Your glory, in the Name above all names, Jesus Christ, amen.
Prayers for your continued recovery Mary!
Prayers offered for Mary's quick and complete recovery.
Praise God from who all blessings flow!
Oh my, I had no idea - totally out of the loop.
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"Our dear Marysecretary had a successful kidney transplant surgery early this morning."
Prayers up.
Thank you for posting an update!! Prayer going up right now.
Healing prayers for marysecretary.
Holy God,
We thank You and praise Your Name for seeing Mary safely through this surgery. Now may You heal every part of her body and cause it to function in perfect harmony with this new kidney. And may Your Holy Name continue to be glorified in Mary's life. We exalt You and glorify Your awesome works, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRAYER TO SAINTS COSMAS AND DAMIAN Oh glorious martyrs of Christ, Saints Cosmas and Damian, you gave your lives for the love of God, benefiting your fellow man, and crowning your martyrdom with an open and loyal profession of your faith. You taught us to love God above all things, and to love our fellow man as ourselves, professing always, and without fear, the religion of Jesus. Augmenting amongst the faithful populace many miracles, you are glorious indeed. Through your intercession, which brings about deliverance of these miracles, we pray to you for your aid in all things. May your patronage never be far from us in the illness of our body and soul. Oh great protectors, Saints Cosmas & Damian, assist us with your love and free us from all evils. Amen.
Prayers Up
Lifting prayers for marysecretary and Richie! May the Lord ever bless them, and restore marysecretary to health and well-being.
Prayers up for Mary that the Lord restores her to good and vigorous health.
Happy to hear this. Hope she makes a full recovery.
Notre père, qui êtes aux cieux!
Que votre nom soit sanctificié. Que votre règne vienne.
Que votre volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donnez-nous aujourd'hui notre poindre ce jour.
Pardonnez-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux, qui nous ont offensés,
et ne nous soumetez pas à la tentation, mais délivrez-nous du mal.
Car c'est à toi qu'appartiènne, le régne, la puissance et la gloire, pour les siècles des siècles.
Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
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Prayers for our Mart.
Agreeing with Faith in prayer, Father. Your perfect Will be done. Amen.
Amen to that.
Prayers for you Mary, for a full recovery to good health.
You have always been very nice to me and I value that, [and so does God].
Praying that God will heal her and that this time in the hospital would be a time of witness of God's grace to many.
Prayers are on the way.
Mary...prayers for the grace of a quick and complete recovery. May God bless you as you recoup.
I join in prayer for an uneventful and swift recovery for Marysecretary.
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A detective, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is "one who is employed or engaged in detecting (determining the facts) lawbreakers or in getting information that is not readily or publicly accessible."
So, when you think of detectives, do the names Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys come to mind? While these notable figures are certainly some of the most well known crime-solvers in literature, the characters in Hauntings and Heists, Book #1 of The Mysterious Four series by Dan Poblocki, can be called detectives in their own right.
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At the age of 50, I made a decision that would change the rest of my life. I knew I needed to lose weight…and I realized that it was up to me to change my eating habits and start a regular exercise routine.
After doing a little research and learning that extra calories eventually turn into body fat unless they are worked off, I decided to start walking. It was a decision that eventually led me to participate in several 26-mile marathons.
I began by walking 3 miles a day. It felt great, and I loved having the time to myself. Soon, I was losing weight and feeling better than I had in years.
When a 3-mile race was announced in my town, I decided to walk the route even though the other competitors were runners. My goal wasn't to win, but to finish the distance. The only person I would compete with was myself.
After successfully completing that race, I gradually lengthened the distance I walked daily. I also added some slow jogging to my routine, and when I was able to cover enough distance, I entered a half-marathon (13 miles).
Because I planned to walk the majority of the route, I started 1 hour before the actual race time. I was thrilled to be able to complete the event.
Soon I had my eyes set on the 26-mile marathon in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I began training months beforehand…and was so excited to think that an old couch potato like me would be competing in a real marathon!
The day before the event, my husband, John, drove me through the marathon's course. I needed to know the route because I would lag behind the runners. We noted the mile markers, checked preexisting road conditions and identified rest stops.
More than 6 hours after I began, I crossed the finish line and was rewarded with accolades from John—my coach and one-man cheering section.
All of the training leading up to that moment was well worth it. Completing the marathon was tough, but it was a remarkable personal triumph for me.
That was more than 5 years ago. I'm 58 years old now, and I've completed a total of 18 marathons and a few events where biking is added to the route.
Participating in these events fills me with such pride and confidence that training for them has turned fitness into an enjoyable part of each day for me. I continue to walk 6 to 10 miles daily—and logged a total of 2,500 miles last year!
Even if I never participate in another marathon, walking will always remain a part of my life. It improves my mobility and increases my energy, and I look forward to every day with renewed excitement.
I know I'll never win a marathon, but that doesn't matter to me. What does matter is a job well done, crossing the finish line no matter how long it takes to do it.
I've learned that everyone has the power to change, and there's no time like the present when it comes to self-improvement. A marathon starts with one step, just as the journey to better health does.


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White House Black Market Geo Print Halter Maxi
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Details Deco diamonds fall into soft, flowing lines on a matte jersey maxi dress cut on the bias. With surplice halter above and draped A-line skirt below, the waist is defined by a pleated band and impressive faux buckle. Shell and lining: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Hand wash. Imported.
- Pullover style.
- Halter neckline with elasticized back. Slight fold on the front of the skirt continues line of surplice bodice for a faux wrap look. Faux buckle is silvertone metal.
- Bodice lined in soft knit; unlined skirt.
- Length: 58" from shoulder.