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At a yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of New Jersey, held at their hall, in the city of Trenton, on the 14th day of November, 1809, the following was stated:
Upon the petition of Stephen D. Day, Joseph Munn, Nathaniel H. Baldwin, and twenty-three others, all Master Masons, a warrant for a new Lodge, to be called Union Lodge, No. 21, to hold their meetings alternately in Orange, in the county of Essex, and State of New Jersey, and in Bloomfield, in the county and State aforesaid, two years in each place, and Jeptha Baldwin was appointed the first Master of said Lodge, Alexander Wilson the first Senior Warden, and Matthias Smith the first Junior Warden.
In early 1810, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master William McKissack sends the following report to the Grand Master, Aaron D. Woodruff:
"Agreeably to your directions, I attended at the town of Orange and having opened a Lodge of Master Masons in due form, and convening a number of brethren from St. John's, Paterson and Cincinnati Lodges, and by the authority of a warrant from the Grand Lodge, did on the 28th Dec., 1809, constitute and form them into a new Lodge, by the name of Union Lodge, No. 21, and with the assistance of the Grand Chaplain, did consecrate the room according to the most ancient forms and usages, to Masonry, virtue and universal benevolence. I would also state that I visited the Lodge on the 7th inst., and was highly pleased with the order and regularity with which the Lodge as conducted. I found the officers generally well-informed and the members very attentive and diligent in their Work. The Talent committed to their care has not been buried, but highly improved to the benefit of the Craft."
The brethren of Union #21 then adopt by-laws on 17 Apr 1810, which are viewable HERE.
FAST FORWARD to the 8th day of November, 1842, at an Annual Communication of Grand Lodge in Trenton:
Resolved, that all subordinate lodges under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge that have lain dormant for three or more years be stricken from the list of Lodges, but that on application to the Most Worshipful Grand Master for a Dispensation until the next Annual Communication, they may resume their labors, and on proper application at that time their warrant may be restored. All Lodges that may hereafter be restored or warranted shall take number in the order in which they are restored or warranted.
So Union #21, having "lain dormant" for reasons perhaps relating to the "Morgan Affair" and anti-Masonic sentiments that resulted, as well as 32 other lodges, are stricken that day. Only 8 working lodges remain in the state.Four years later. The Grand Lodge meets at St John's #1 in Newark on 12 May 1846, where Grand Master Ira Merchant says:
"I have granted a dispensation for resuscitating Union Lodge, of Orange, which is now in successful operation; and it will be your province and your duty either to grant or withhold a legal warrant for the same."
A motion follows that the dispensation to Union Lodge, now No. 11, is continued until a warrant be made and signed in due form. That November, it is ordered that the dispensation to Union Lodge be taken up and a warrant issued.
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Hear state of Marysville
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring plans a State of the City address at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Marysville Opera House. The free event will feature a review of 2017 and information about what's ahead. The mayor's speech also will be filmed and made available online.
More info: 360-363-8086
Fun run for hospital
Arlington High School students Kate Morris and Brittany Anderson are organizing a President's Day Dash 5k and one-mile fun run to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital as part of a National Honor Society project. The dash is set for Feb. 19 on the Arlington Airport trail. Check-in starts at 8 a.m., with races starting at 9 and 9:30. Cost is $10, free for kids ages 5 and younger.
Register: tinyurl.com/yd7x35rw
DIY with LED
Students ages 10-18 are invited to use LED lights and simple electrical circuits to make cards and other paper crafts at a DIY event, 3 to 4:15 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. Space is limited and registration is required.
More info: 425-334-1900, tinyurl.com/y98kdygk
Career fair in Lynnwood
Edmonds Community College holds an internship and career fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Woodway Hall 202 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood.
More info: edcc.edu/careerfair
EvCC open house in Monroe
Everett Community College's East County Campus invites high school students and their families to Trojan Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the East County Campus, 14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE at the Lake Tye building in Monroe. Students are encouraged to register.
More info: everettcc.edu/TN
A conversation about addiction
The Sno-Isle Libraries "Issues that Matter" series continues with a discussion on "Addiction and Substance Abuse," 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mariner High School, 200 120th St. SW, Everett.
More info: sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter
Fold some flowers
Young people ages 10 to 19 are invited to fold old book pages into origami flowers, 3 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave.
More info: 360-435-3033
Field work planned
The city of Everett is moving closer to renovating the Phil Johnson Ballfields on Sievers Duecy Road. The City Council on Wednesday is expected to vote on a $130,000 contract for design and construction management. The infield and outfield will get new synthetic turf. Additional parking also is planned. The proposed contract lasts through 2020.
More info: 425-257-8353
New permit portal
The city of Everett has introduced a new online portal for information about permits, construction and land use. The site is meant to serve developers and contractors as well as curious neighbors.
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See, I've been on Beauche and I have consumed three sets. While this line is effective in preventing acne and treating discoloration, it is also too strong that it makes my face red all over. So I decided to switch to a gentler set. But after three weeks of using VMV, it gave me cystic zits on the chin, a couple on the cheeks and the forehead. And I've never had those for more than 8 months now. Must be allergic to Coconut Oil!
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I've gone back to my nightly ritual of using Beauche products. In the morning, I've started using The Body Shop Natrulift (Cream Cleanser, Facial Wash, Softening Toner, Firming Serum, and Firming Day Cream). While I know it is meant for more mature skin, I can't help but use these items because: (1) I feel my face is aging fast, because of all the harsh regimens I've been on to treat my problematic skin in the past (which includes Accutane, Obagi, Glytone, etc.); (2) I need a line that helps rebuild and moisturize my face without making me break out.
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Watch out for the upcoming giveaway we'll host very soon at Peachy Pink Sisters... And you may get yourself The Body Shop's Natrulift Firming Night Cream, pegged at almost PhP 1, 795.00!
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3 Experts Tips from Someone With Experience
Butchers and Meat Cutting
Butchers may be described as people who go ahead and slaughter various animals, prepare the meat and in the same way, sell that very meat to different customers as they may need it. Butchers do the selling of the beef they have prepared in butcher shops.
Primal cutting is included in slaughtering. Primal cutting can be defined as that process whereby the butcher separates the meat of the animal from the carcass of the animal. Prime cuts, however, can be called the meat from animal that is of better quality or high quality.
Butchers and meat cutters have various responsibilities just like the other professionals there are in the society. Provided hereafter are some of the responsibilities that butchers and meat cutters have in their day to day lives.
Preparing of the cutting equipment and sharpening them as they are required. Having sharpened gadgets is a prerequisite in butchering animals so that the process can be quick and swift for the butchers and the meat cutters.
Storing of meat after they receive it from the slaughterhouses. The meat that is obtained from the slaughterhouses comes in bulky and requires to be stored rather than all of it being placed on the display in the butcher shop.
Splitting meat, grinding that meat and also boning that particular meat. It is a requirement for meat to be cut so that it can be stored easily in the butcher shops and also so as to be sold to customers better rather than as big chunks. Finding the weight of the meat, covering the meat and putting it on display. Vending of meat is made swift when the weight of the meat is determined or known before being sold to the customer to make the pricing easy all the same.
Preparing customers' orders. Honoring the consumer's order is one thing that a meat cutter should put as a priority because that is their market for the meat they produce. It will be a disappointed for the butcher if the customers are not at all thrilled with the service they get from the butcher or the butcher shop, because it will mean that there will be no customers visiting the butchery.
Keeping in freezers the meat butchers receive from the slaughterhouses. Meat is preserved so that it can stay for long without getting spoiled and it cannot be good for buyers to utilize.
Documenting records of meat sales. Possessing all the records of the sales that you have made as a butcher is very crucial in helping you find out how your business is fairing. Incurring profits is what every businessperson desires, and as a butcher, you will know if you are making a profit by looking at your record sales, and seeing whether you are making profits or losses.
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Hydrogen Fuel
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Hydrogen Fuel Disadvantages
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Electrolysis of Water
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Hydrogen Fuel Sources
It is a well-known fact by now that fossil fuel sources are rapidly
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this realization has given rise to the development of alternative
fuels that can be used to avert an energy crisis.
However, the use of hydrogen fuel as an energy source is not
without its own drawbacks and disadvantages, the solutions to
which have still yet to be discovered. This article takes a look
at some of the most significant disadvantages of hydrogen as a
fuel source.
One of the main drawbacks to producing hydrogen fuel is its cost.
This factor isn't actually due to the scarcity of hydrogen, since
it is the most abundant element in the universe. Instead, the
cost associated with hydrogen fuel use has more to do with the
expense involved in generating, handling and storing hydrogen
fuel, which requires bulky and heavy tanks such as those used
to store compressed natural gas or CNG.
An alternative storage device that has been proposed is the insulating
bottles used to store cryogenic liquids such as liquefied natural
gas, although these are almost just as costly in addition to being
quite complex to build and maintain. Still other storage devices
considered for hydrogen fuel are metal-hydride absorber or carbon
absorber tanks, although these too are quite expensive to produce.
One of the reasons why hydrogen fuel requires such expensive
and complicated storage devices is that hydrogen is extremely
volatile, which is a disadvantage that it shares with virtually
all types of fuel.
Although it is possible (and a lot simpler) to store natural
gas and methanol aboard a vehicle and re-form it to produce hydrogen
fuel on the fly, this has the distinct disadvantage of making
the drivetrain itself more costly and complicated, not to mention
less energy-efficient. The disadvantage of hydrogen fuel's volatility
also comes to the fore when used in an internal combustion engine,
since hydrogen is quite prone to pre-ignition. The Mazda with
its Wankel rotary engine is one exception to the pre-ignition
Although numerous car companies such as BMW, Mazda, and Ford
have done extensive research and testing in the use of hydrogen
fuel in internal combustion engine equipped vehicles, the efficient
use of such devices still seems to be a ways off into the future.
Finally, another notable drawback to using hydrogen fuel is the
difficulty and cost associated with generating, transporting,
and storing hydrogen, particularly when fossil fuels are the source.
At present, it is still a lot more efficient and cost-effective
to produce electricity from fossil fuel sources, and to transport
it to the vehicle's engine in addition, a system of wires.
Engines that produce hydrogen fuel on-the-fly (such as the one
described previously) can greatly mitigate these costs and difficulties,
although an hydrogen engine that is small enough to fit in a car
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Target(s): To Be Determined
Current Option Gain/Loss: Unopened
Average Daily Volume = 3.8 million
Entry on December -- at $---.--
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Cloud computing stocks continue to capture investor imaginations and their investment dollars. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, Salesforce.com has become a huge player in the cloud computing industry. The stock has shown significant strength with shares up +36% year to date.
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Marvek gripped the ladder rung, he twisted aside as a phaser
blast shot down the Jeffries Tube.
Leaping up faster than the security officer thought possible, The
Vulcan rammed one hand into the chest of the guard and knocked him back
several feet into the Jeffries Tube.
"Nice hit," said a voice behind him, he turned and found himself
facing Riker.
"Commander Riker?" he asked.
"Very funny," said Riker and suddenly Marvek noted
several differences, this Riker did not have sideburns and didn't look as
intense and serious as Commander Riker. He decided to take a gamble.
"I am sorry Thomas," he said,"My mind was wandering."
"First time I've ever heard of a Vulcan wool-gathering," laughed
Tom Riker, who apparently existed in this Universe, this supported Marvek's
theory,"And if I've told you once, I've told you a million times, call me
They heard voices coming down the Jeffries Tube, Tom motioned
quietly and he and Marvek slid down another tube.
A few seconds later several more Security Officers appeared,
crawling up the ladder and looking around.
"Sir," muttered one,"We've found Alan."
Chief Of Security Tasha Yar stared at the fallen Security Officer.
"Damn it," she growled,"I warned the Captain that they would try
something like this eventually, but no one really trusts me since Picard
went back in time to save my life!"
"We trust you sir," replied one of the Officers,"Just because
Picard went Maquis after saving you doesn't mean you're not still the best
Security Officer in Starfleet."
"Cool it Partridge," laughed Tasha,"You're already up
for promotion."
The others laughed and then they started forward, moving up the
Jeffries Tube one at a time, looking for O'Brien's spies.
O'Brien's open palm smashed into the Klingon's nose, who staggered
back a few steps, then roared in anger and swung wildly as his opponent
leaped nimbly away.
O'Brien was getting on a bit, he was no longer a young man, but he
could still fight when he had to.
Riker watched without revealing any emotion, O'Brien's loyalty had
come into question when the Klingon Korad had revealed information about
Riker's Empire was being leaked to Starfleet and the Romulans. O'Brien -
of course - had denied claims that he, as Spymaster for Riker's Empire, was
responsible and had challenged the Klingon, the response of a madman, no
human his age could stand against a young Klingon in his prime, could he?
O'Brien's fists clenched tightly and rammed onto Korad's back,
knocking him to the ground, then a foot smashed into the Klingon's belly,
making him cough up blood.
Suddenly kicks were being dealt to the Klingon's head, smashing the
thick skull, breaking his nose, smashing his teeth.
"ENOUGH!" roared Riker, standing up, O'Brien looked up at Riker and
screamed in anger.
"I DEMAND HIS LIFE!" he screamed.
"HIS LIFE AND YOURS ARE MINE TO COMMAND!" responded Riker with a
scream of anger that surpassed O'Brien's, who stood fuming for several
seconds, then dropped his head and accepted the order.
Upon beaming back up to his ship, Riker had gone to his quarters
and entered his personal logs, discovering what had happened to this false
version of himself.
Up to the point where they had released Moriaty the history of this
Universe was the same as his own, but soon after that things changed.
He and Picard had gone back in time and saved Tasha Yar after
discovering that she had not been meant to die, but that her death was a
result of meddling in the time stream by the Q. After returning with
Tasha, preserving the time stream by letting the crew think Tasha had died,
they had been called before Starfleet and held on trial. Picard had become
so disgusted with the result, that saw him being supervised in his role as
Captain on the Enterprise, that he had quit Starfleet and - rumor had it
- ended up in the Maquis. Riker himself had started a business, doing
quite well for himself until he had run into a crime syndicate that had
made trouble for him. The Riker in this Universe had fought back and
eventually taken over the Syndicate, gradually losing his morals until
finally he ran not only a business empire, but a criminal empire. He had
lost his scruples remarkably fast and became like a pirate, boarding ships
and taking them over, he soon had a fleet of ships that included
transports, fighters, Maquis ships, Klingon Birds Of Prey, a couple of
Romulan Warbirds and even several Starfleet ships. Of course the Federation
was always after him, as was the Klingon Empire, the Cardassians and the
Romulans, every bounty hunter in the known Universe was after him......and
no one could find him - despite the fact he was hidden in plain sight.
Riker found the idea of what this other him was doing disgusting,
and yet he had to keep up the pretense that he was this other Riker until
he could locate Picard and the others, or at least find Moriaty.
He stepped down and walked up to O'Brien, gripping him by the
shoulders and smiling. O'Brien smiled back and then suddenly he was on the
floor, Riker's punch catching him completely by surprise.
"Remember who pays you," growled Riker, he turned and faced the
assembled crowd, all who worked for him in one capacity or other,"Get back
to work or I'll send the Black Guard for you!" The Black Guard were his
secret police, and they knew everything that happened. The idea sickened
Riker, he considered them to be a new form of the Gestapo, but he reminded
himself that everyone he meet in this Universe was just a sprite created by
the program.
"Meet me in my private Office in five minutes," he said to O'Brien
as he got up, everyone had cleared out of the courtyard,"I want to talk
about this information leak," he turned and saw Kincaid, his personal
bodyguard, crouching over Korad, with whom he had started a friendship.
"Get him to my infirmary," said Riker, Kincaid nodded and moved
to grab a stretcher,"Have McCoy look at him," he yelled and Kincaid turned
and grinned his thanks at his employer, McCoy was Rikers personal physician
and one of the best Doctors in the Alpha Quadrant, despite the fact he was
nearly 145 years old.
O'Brien was getting back up when Riker heard footsteps, he turned
and looked around, he saw Kira staring at him, she smiled warmly.
"Make that half an hour," laughed Riker, O'Brien grinned and nodded.
- Their were some benefits to being a mad dictator - thought Riker
to himself as Kira's mouth slid up and down his shaft.
"Ahhhh!" he moaned as the beautiful Bajoran woman sucked on his
dick,"Suck it!"
Riker had quite a large dick, nine inches long and quite thick, but
Kira took it all in without gagging in the slightest, her mouth sliding up
and down on his member, it pushed down her throat, stretching her mouth to
the fullest. Her fingers reached under her chin and began tickling his
balls, his entire cock jerked in her mouth and her eyes shone merrily, his
hands slid down and grabbed her head, his hips began pushing up and down as
he facefucked her. She moaned in pleasure, running her crotch up and down
his thigh, her pussy juices running down his leg as she continued to suck
on his dick, running her mouth up and down, her free hand gripped the base
of his shaft and squeezed as she went to work around the head of his dick.
He couldn't believe he was holding on, one had was tickling his
nuts, the other gripped his dick and ran up and down while her tongue slid
expertly around the head of his cock, his hands drifted down, he no longer
needed to face fuck her, she was doing fine by herself. He raised his legs
slightly and her eyes sparkled as it pushed harder into her dripping
"I want your cunt," he whispered, speaking in the way he suspected
that this hologram Riker would.
He moaned slightly as her mouth released his cock, her hand slid up
his length, sending a jerk through his body, she tickled his balls one last
time and then she was raising her hips up, moving towards his erect member.
She rested her ass just above his cock, he eyed her large, firm
breasts greedily and she giggled - he loved her voice, he loved her laugh
and he began to wonder if maybe he might pursue a career with the real Kira
when he got back, he had always found her attractive, and he thought that
she found him attractive too.
She spread her thighs wide, lowering down she grabbed his cock in
her hand once more and guided it as she pushed down onto him.
He moaned as he felt her cuntlips spread around his cock, as he
pushed into her his head fell back and he cried out in pleasure, her cunt
was so TIGHT!
He groaned in excitement as he felt his member slide into her hot,
depths, her cunt was tight and the walls of her pussy pressed against his
dick, as she bounced up and down on top of him, her large breasts bouncing
his hands reached up and gripped them, squeezing them, feeling their
firmness, running his fingers over her erect nipples, then he couldn't keep
his upperbody raised any longer and he dropped his arms back down, resting
on his elbows. She was grinding her cunt against the base of his member
now, feeling his pubic hair against her, he filled her completely, as she
bounced up and down she could feel him sawing in and out of her, one of her
fingers reached down and began rubbing her clit, the little love button was
erect, her juices against it, she pressed down to the base of his cock and
then began pushing her ass back and forth, his cock slid across her walls,
she pressed down, her tits pushing against his chest and rubbing her nipples
across his, she lowered her mouth to his and kissed him, her tongue darting
into his mouth.
He gripped her hips in his hands as she ground her pussy against
the base of his cock, Riker found he had to fight to keep from cumming, her
cunt was so hot, so wet, so tight, she began pushing up and down again, his
cock sliding in and out of her pussy.
"You're so big!" moaned Kira and Riker nearly came as he heard
those words from her lips. He began pushing his hips up and down, pressing
his cock into her pussy, pushing in and out of her velvety depths he knew
he could hold on no longer.
"YES!" screamed Riker and bucked his hips one last time, then his
cum was shooting deeply into Kira's cunt, as he did so, Kira's head shot
back and she gave out an animalistic cry of pleasure, her cunt tightened
against his cock even more as he shot into her.
"YES! YES! YES!" cried Kira, her tits bouncing up and down as she
and her lover came at the same time.
As she pulled of him, his quickly softening cock pulling loose and
he lay back on the ground.
"That was great," she said, pulling a robe around her beautiful,
naked body.
Riker smiled as he hopped up, he pulled his pants on and grabbed a
white shirt, it was nice not to have to wear those tight Starfleet Uniforms
for a change.
As he left his room and made his way to speak to O'Brien, Kira
shook her head and laughed.
"Ever wonder why I always seem to cum at the same time as you,
moron?" she said with a laugh, she slid her hand down between her legs and
grabbed her crotch. Then she made her way to her private quarters, where
one of the serving girls would be waiting for her.
"Captain Sisko," said Picard,"I don't want a fight any more than
you do...."
"Good, so you surrender?" said Sisko quickly.
Picard frowned,"Captain, we're not doing anyone any harm here,
we're just heading....."
"Back to the nearest Starbase with us, I understand."
"You have an unfortunate tendency to always finish my sentences
Captain," said Picard.
"That's because I know what you should be saying and doing, even
if you don't," replied Sisko.
"I can't just surrender," said Picard,"I may be Captain of this
ship, but I can't command the crew to surrender."
"Of course," replied Sisko with a smile,"I understand totally, you
have two minutes."
Before Picard could respond the communication was broken off.
"Dammit," growled Picard,"What are our options."
"The Enterprise is bigger, more powerful, faster," said the
Helmsman,"We're more maneuverable."
"Doesn't mean much," said Valdez,"The Enterprise can send out a
tractor beam large enough to cover this entire area."
"We're not surrendering," said Picard, he knew it didn't matter if
this ship was destroyed, it was nothing but a sprite, but he didn't want to
take the chance that Moriaty might be on board.
"We have no options," replied the Helmsman.
"Well actually," said Picard with a slight grin,"We have one."
Tom Riker hit the wall hard and crashed to the ground.
"Come on big shot!" laughed Tasha Yar,"At least your 'brother'
could fight!"
Tom cried out in anger and leaped forward, Tasha grabbed his wrist,
twisted it roughly and drove him to his knees.
"Pathetic, you're an insignificant little worm," she said,"You make
Her eyes widened and she gasped in pain, she started to turn and
then collapsed to the ground.
Marvek released her shoulder and turned to face Tom.
"You told me you could handle her," said Marvek impassively.
"I assumed I could," replied Tom, gasping for air, he looked around
the empty corridor,"We better get under cover before another Security guy
shows up."
"Agreed," replied Marvek, he looked down at Tasha,"We need to get
rid of her."
Tom grinned happily,"I know just what to do."
"She has insulted your manhood," said Marvek,"I know what you're
"You disapprove."
"It's illogical, but I care neither one way or the other, as Chief
of Security she is the most formidable opponent on this ship, she needs to
be kept out of the picture."
"You finish up the mission," said Tom, dragging Tasha towards a
doorway,"I'll take care of Ms. Yar here."
He stepped into the room, leaving Marvek behind.
"I do not know what 'your' mission is," said Marvek,"Nor do I care,
my only priority is to complete 'my' mission."
He looked down at the hand that had performed the nerve grip, his
eyebrows raised slightly as if he was surprised, then he made his way to a
turbo lift and commanded it to take him to cargo bay 3.
Sisko sat back in his chair and sipped at some coffee, he grinned
as his helmsman told him that the Maquis ship was powering up.
"He's going to try the Picard Manouver," he chuckled
lightly,"Prepare the tractor beam."
The Picard Manouver was a technique created by Picard on his first
command, the ship was powered up to warp nine but traveled only a short
distance, this created an illusion of the ship in it's original position,
meaning that the actual ship could fire upon the attacking ship without
being seen. The only problem was that a few years ago Commander Data had
created an effective countermove which Sisko planned to use now.
"Powering to Warp Nine," said the Helmsman,"Should we lock on
"Yes, we better create the illusion that we're fooled."
"Phasers locked."
"Warp Engines are online," said the helmsman,"They're preparing to
"Is the tractor beam ready?"
"Yes sir."
"Prepare to engage on my mark."
Sisko knew this had to be timed just right, for just a second the
Maquis ship would flicker, that would be the sign. He watched carefully,
and then the ship flicked.
"NOW!" he roared and the tractor beam came online.
"YES!" yelled Sisko, then his eyes widened as no more than 1,000
kilometres away from it's original position the Maquis ship reappeared,
then sped of at Warp Nine.
"WHERE'S HE GOING!" roared Sisko.
"Heading straight for the Badlands!" yelled the Helmsman.
"Set course, follow at maximum warp!" cried Sisko, he cursed his
luck as he realized that Picard had outsmarted him, instead of attacking
the ship he had retreated, but he had made it look like he was going to
"We outsmarted ourselves," growled Sisko,"He used the Picard
Manouver, but he used it to retreat!"
As the Enterprise gave pursuit after the Maquis ship, Sisko had to
admit that he felt a grudging admiration for Picard.
Data's eyes opened.
The old man in front of him stepped back in shock.
"Hello," said Data.
The old man's mouth opened and closed.
"I believe the correct response is hello," said Data, he closed
his eyes again,"I am sorry, for a second I didn't realize who you were, has
damage been done to my positronic matrix?"
The old man stepped over to the intercom and smacked the button.
"Will, get down here as fast as you can, he's awake," he
snapped,"You hear me."
"I'm coming," replied a voice that Data recognized as Riker.
"Thank goodness," he said, and then Doctor Leonard
'Bones' McCoy - the oldest living human being ever - collapsed to the
ground in a dead faint.
Picard looked at the specs, he frowned.
"They'll catch us in an hour, within half an hour they'll be able
to cripple us with phaser blasts."
"We're lucky to have gotten this far," said Valdez,"I can't believe
we got away."
"We used initiative, don't forget that we're fighting computer
sprites here, not the real Sisko, not the real Enterprise."
"Don't forget that this ship is a sprite too," said Valdez,"And in
this Universe the Enterprise is still the most advanced ship in the
"We have to get away," muttered Picard,"We were lucky, we used the
computers own trick against it, by now the A.I would have adjusted and will
be twice as hard to beat."
"You're supposed to be the Federations best Captain,"
said Valdez,"Time to prove you're better than any computer."
"As I recall, Captain Kirk had a similar problem," said Picard
with a frown,"The trouble this time is, that the computer has created
Sprites that don't know they're not alive," he looked at her and said,"Have
you considered the fact that you had an alternate in this Universe."
"I have," she said,"We expected to see alternates of your crew, but
why did I have one?"
"We'll sort it out later, right now I have to figure out how to
beat the computer."
Tom laughed out loud as he stared at Tasha's naked body.
"You're a little tied up at the moment!" laughed Riker
to himself.
She was in the shower, her hands were stretched up over her head,
tied together with the rope extended up to the shower faucet where it had
been tied up.
She was still unconscious, but Tom had seen enough Vulcan Nerve
grips to know that by now she had drifted from unconsciousness to a light
He moved over to the sink and grabbed a bar of soap, running the
faucet over it until the surface of the bar was slick, then he turned the
faucet off and stepped into the shower. He stared at Tasha's fantastic ass
and grinned happily, he loved sex, for several years he had been deserted
on a planet by himself with not even a holodeck for sexual company (*), and
he found his thoughts turning to sex often, when he had been involved in
the Maquis he had fucked every woman on board, unfortunately he didn't tell
any of them he was only interested in sex and not a relationship, and when
they had discovered that he had fucked all of them, his career as a Maquis
Officer quickly ended.
And then his 'brother' had offered him a lifeline, making him one
of O'Brien's spies, letting him have all the pussy he wanted.
"I got me a high sex drive," he whispered, more to himself than
to Tasha - who was still unconscious,"I got to fuck, and you need a
Why says that a few years stranded on a deserted planet all by
yourself, surviving on replicated food, makes you just a little insane?
O'Brien saw everything, he knew everything that was important,
anything he didn't know wasn't worth knowing.
Except for Data.
O'Brien had served on the Enterprise with Data for several years,
he had fought beside him and sat in a couple of games of pokers with him,
but he had never understood the android.
O'Brien's wife and child were killed in a bungled takeover attempt
of DS9 by the Cardassians, the Federation had apologized to him and told
him they could do nothing and he had quickly become disillusioned.
When Riker offered him a job he took it, and soon proved his worth
as Spymaster, but then Data had come to work for Riker and O'Brien couldn't
figure out why. Data claimed that his just because he had no emotions
didn't mean he couldn't see they way the Federation did things was wrong,
but it just didn't feel right to him, so he organized a little 'accident'.
He hadn't thought that Data would ever wake up again.
Riker stood inside the room with McCoy, chatting animatedly away to
the android while the elderly Doctor ran diagnostic checks, O'Brien stood
outside, trying to hide his fear. He wasn't the one who was leaking
information to Starfleet, but he was the one that caused the
electro-feedback that shut down Data's positronic matrix and if Data was as
smart as everyone said, he would know it.
McCoy stepped out of the sickbay room and grinned at O'Brien.
"Okay young man, you need a physical?" the old physician cackled at
some kind of private joke and start looking over his tricorder readings.
"I haven't been called young man in a long time," said O'Brien with
a little grin,"How is Data?"
"Fine, fine," said McCoy,"It's amazing, but his positronic matrix
seems to have completely repaired itself, he's not making connections he
should - for example, he didn't recognize me for a few seconds - but
considering how damaged the thing was after that accident," O'Brien could
swear he saw a glint of something - knowledge? understanding - in the old
man's eyes,"It's an incredible breakthrough."
O'Brien looked through the window with a blank face, watching as
Riker hunched down close to Data as if listening to something important,
he frowned slightly and did all he could do - wait.
Tom ran the soap down Tasha's back, following the line of her spine
he slid it between her firm, lightly tanned buttocks.
She moaned slightly as his hands slid between her thighs and cupped
her hot mound, gliding his finger over her cunt lips and pressing it softly
against her clit. He reached around and ran the wet soap under one small,
firm breast, he ran it up and along the underside, pushing it against one
nipple, causing it to grow erect. He felt her juices beginning to flow,
her cuntlips growing moist and he slid a finger into her, pushing into
her, running a fingernail across the upper wall of her vaginal passage.
"Uhhhmmmm.....ooohhh," gasped Tasha, she lifted her legs slightly
until she was supporting herself, taking the weight of her arms, she spread
her legs slightly and pushed her ass back against his finger, pressing his
finger even further up her dripping pussy.
Tom grinned happily and began rubbing the soap into her breasts,
the erect nipples being crushed against the bar as it pushed against her
firm tits.
He slid another finger in under the first and soon he was sliding
them in and out of her hot pussy, which was quickly becoming wetter and
wetter as he masturbated the lightly slumbering woman. His own cock was
getting harder and harder, he longed to rub himself against her ass, lubing
himself up against her soapy asscheeks and then shoving into her hot cunt.
He rubbed the soap down her waist and soon the bar was rubbing
against her erect clitoris as he slid yet another finger into her pussy,
sliding the fingers into her snatch.
Tasha was constantly moaning now as he masturbated her, her eyes
remained closed but now her head was thrown back and her mouth was open as
she gave vent to her feelings.
"Ahhh.....Ahhh.....yes! Yes! YES!" she screamed and suddenly she
was cumming, her hips ramming back against his fingers, her cunt tightening
around them.
End of Chapter Two.
(*) - Early in his career, Willian Thomas Riker was transported off
of a facility that had become to dangerous to stay on, his signature
pattern began to fade and the Transport Officer locked on with a second
beam, unknowingly he created an alternate Riker who was left on the station
when the second beam was canceled, he was later rescued by the Enterprise
and discovered that even though he was also Will Riker, the Universe had
changed and gone on without him, he became Thomas Riker and ended up in the
Maquis. (confusing ain't it!)
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People are often concerned about weight gain as a side effect of antidepressant drugs, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa is a type of SSRI. It's the brand-name version of the drug citalopram. The truth is, Celexa could cause you to have a small gain or a small loss in body weight, or it could cause no weight change at all. It affects different people in different ways. And if you do have weight gain, it could be caused by many different factors. Here's what to know.
Medications used to treat depression can affect your appetite and your metabolism, or how your body uses energy. In some cases, these effects can cause you to lose or gain weight.
Celexa has been associated with slight weight gain, but it's thought that the drug itself doesn't cause this effect. Rather, the weight increase is likely due to improved appetite from taking Celexa. A better appetite can cause you to eat more and thus lead to increased body weight.
On the other hand, Celexa could also reduce your appetite and lead to slight weight loss. Studies have shown both effects, and it's hard to say which one you should expect. No clinical studies have examined Celexa's long-term effect on a person's weight, so we don't know for sure if any weight gain or loss would last for months or even years.
Either way, keep in mind that few people report weight gain, and the same amount report weight loss. Weight changes are also typically small, usually about a few pounds. So the impact of Celexa on your weight will likely be minor, if it has an effect at all.
If you think Celexa is causing you to gain weight, don't stop taking it without talking to your doctor. Stopping Celexa abruptly can cause problems such as anxiety, moodiness, confusion, and trouble sleeping. Your doctor can work with you to taper your dosage to reduce or prevent side effects.
Keep in mind that weight gain can be caused by other factors besides the drug you're taking. For instance, depression itself can lead to weight changes. Some people with depression have no appetite, while others eat more than usual. It can be hard to tell if weight changes are caused by depression or the medication used to treat it.
Many other factors can also affect your weight. Talk to your doctor if any of the following affect you.
- lifestyle issues, such as:
- a sedentary lifestyle, or spending most of the day sitting, lying down, or doing less physical activity
- lack of exercise
- consuming lots of foods or drinks that have high amounts of sugar or fat
- certain medications, such as:
- birth control pills
- corticosteroids such as prednisone or methylprednisolone
- antipsychotics used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression
- certain medications used to treat diabetes
- certain health conditions and mental health concerns, such as:
- hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels)
- heart failure
- digestive system problems
- chronic infection
- dehydration (excessive loss of fluids from your body)
- eating disorders such as bulimia
- stress
- changes in women's hormones caused by pregnancy or menopause
If you've gained weight and are concerned about it, try these tips to improve your diet and get more exercise in your day:
- Cut back on sweets and sugary drinks.
- Replace high-calorie foods with tasty fruits and vegetables.
- Give yourself smaller portions and eat more frequently throughout the day.
- Eat slowly.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Get outside and take a walk.
- Start an exercise program with your doctor's guidance.
It's always a good idea to get professional guidance when trying to lose weight. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any physical activity. If you need help managing your diet, ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian. For more suggestions on how to lose weight safely, check out these weight loss strategies.
If you gain or lose a considerable amount of weight after starting Celexa, talk to your doctor to discuss what may have caused it. A gain of 10 percent or more of your body weight could be a concern, especially if it occurs over just a few weeks.
If your doctor thinks the weight gain is related to your Celexa use, ask if lowering your dosage or trying a different antidepressant could help.
If your doctor doesn't think your weight gain is related to your use of Celexa, discuss what might be the real cause. If you're making healthy lifestyle choices but still gaining unwanted weight, be sure to let your doctor know.
In any case, feel free to talk to your doctor about your weight concerns and to ask any questions you may have. These might include:
- Do you think my weight gain was caused by taking Celexa?
- If so, should I take a lower dose or switch to a different medication?
- What advice do you have to help me lose weight?
- Can you refer me to a registered dietitian for help with my diet?
- What are some safe ways for me to get more active?
Is it true that exercise can help with depression?
Yes. Not only does exercise help you improve your health and manage your weight, it can also help you cope with depression. Many studies have shown its benefits in improving mood, self-esteem, and outlook in people with depression. One study found that 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week helped reduce depression symptoms. So if you're looking for a way to help manage both your depression and your weight, exercise is an excellent option.
Of course, it can be hard to get motivated to exercise when you're feeling depressed. If that's the case, talk to your doctor. They can help you find other ways to manage your depression symptoms so you can get to the point where you want to head to the gym or outside for a run. Celexa may help with that.Healthline Medical TeamAnswers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice.


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No Ose-pipe ban forcast for this year
One of the the things that leaped out of the press on our recent trip back to London (see previous post) was the introduction of a hose-pipe ban in the South and South-East regions of England from April. Never being one to pass up an obvious opening for a bad pun I had the title for this piece within a few seconds.
But really, if we could share the fruits of our weather with you, the drought orders would be lifted in a trice. We've had about one completely dry day in the past 17. If you don't believe me you can consult the excellent Dunvegan Weather Station website, one of a number of such sites for Skye, and the nearest to us. I'm not complaining, but the locals (I don't know how long we have to be here to qualify as such, but having an English accent is certainly no impediment) will tell you that it has been an exceptionally wet and stormy winter, and indeed, previous summer and winter, and the data backs it up. With garden planning underway, I'm searching for cold-resistant rice…
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Hi guys,
To make things fun we have started an awesome lottery where you have a 1 in 10 chance of winning a Vault RC product. There really is only 10 spots available for you to enter and once they are all gone we will draw a winner. The great news is that all shipping costs are FREE for anywhere in Australia. We understand that some may thing its a large gamble so here is a little sweetener. For every entry you make you will receive a 10% off the total cart voucher! You can not lose, even if you win the prize you still get the 10% off.
Look for the vault lotto tab on the navigation to enter. The draw will be completely random via a magic computer program and will be recorded and put on our YOUTUBE channel.
Good luck guys and may the odds be forever in your favor #hungergameslife
You are still in the game. All you do is pay the difference in postage, very simple.


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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
IWSG Wednesday: Feeling blessed
As a writer, it's easy to get caught up in my craft--to daydream about the snapping dialogue I'm going to write, to feel intimidated by the massive plot revision I'm in the middle of, to wonder about my publishing prospects. I spent a lot of time with my mind spinning in the future.
It's easy to think: as soon as I reach *this* milestone, things will be better/easier/more worthwhile: once I finish this draft. Once I've finished revisions. Once I get my first partial request. But of course, each milestone only brings new ones in its place.
Last night, I had an epiphany. I was thinking about my children, what I want for them in life.
*I want them to life faithful lives.
*I want them to have work that interests them.
*I want them to have good friends, and family.
That's it. I mean, other things would be nice (health, sufficient wealth for travel and a few perks), but these are the essentials.
And then I realized: I already have all these things. By my own definition, my life is rich. And this writing work is some of the most fascinating work I've done. Hard, not always financially rewarding, but always intellectually rewarding.
So I've decided for now to focus on this: on enjoying what I currently have, and not what I think I want. There are a lot of things I can't control about my writing, starting with what happens to it once it leaves my hand. I can't force readers to enjoy it; I can't force an agent to pick it up.
But I can write.
And I can enjoy the ride.
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I'm such a list checker that I do have to make self step back and remember to enjoy each accomplishment. If you haven't heard Neil Gaiman's commencement address from last year, you should. It's about 20 minutes long but worth the listen. You can find it on YouTube.ReplyDelete
Writing, like life, is a journey--not a sprint. Enjoy the journey and celebrate your successes.ReplyDelete
Nice when a plan comes together. Congrats on your happiness + success. :-)ReplyDelete
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Such wise words, Rosalyn! You highlighted the most important things in life. It's always important to stop and be grateful for what we have ~ but sometimes it's easy to forget in the middle of all the chaotic mess of life. I'm visiting blogs today as an IWSG co-host, and I've really enjoyed your post. Happy writing!ReplyDelete
Enjoying the ride is what it's all about!ReplyDelete
What Lynda said! And it's those joys along the journey that really matter, even more so than the destination.ReplyDelete
Great attitude. Counting my blessings, too.ReplyDelete
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I can still remember my grandmother telling me that babies should not leave the house until a month after their birth. Earlier, it was common to hear that the baby should only go out for a visit to the paediatrician after his first month of life. But today the recommendations have changed, and if the weather is pleasant, the baby can go for a walk from seven or ten days of life, although for a very short time.
The first baby ride in the Stroller
The newborn is at a lot of risk in its development and growth, but we should not put it in a bubble. In the summer, it is advisable to walk with the baby in your stroller or stroller at least half an hour a day. Walking with the newborn promotes many benefits for the mother and the baby, who may be adapting to the weather.
Always avoid the hours of intense heat and direct exposure to the sun. Do not go out with your baby if it is raining, it is cold, or it is windy. The most favorable times for the tour is mid-morning and mid-afternoon when there is less breeze, and the sun is less intense.
Advice for taking a walk with your baby
Whenever you go out, even if the route is short, you should bring a change of clothes and diapers, in addition to your food and a bag with everything you need for your hygiene, as well as a packet of moist washcloths. In spring and autumn, a blanket should also be taken. The stroller should be practical and safe. Before you go out, check the parts of the stroller like the brake and if the awning that protects your baby from the sun is working well, since the baby's skin is very delicate and susceptible to burns.
Do not forget the sunscreen, since, during the tour, the direction and the sun's rays are changing. However, the soft, faint rays of the sun help the baby to synthesize vitamin D, which it needs for the proper functioning of the body and also helps boost their immune system and also helps to boost their appetite. The baby should not get cold or hot. Check these umbrella strollers that can ensure a safe and comfortable outing for your baby.
Excess clothing can cause too much heat and excessive sweating. Sweat, when cooled, can be a direct cause of the cold. To prove your body temperature, it's not that difficult. If you notice that your neck is sweating it is because it is excessively warm, and if your nose is cold it is passing cold.


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Philadelphia Elementary School has earned a school rating of "C" in the 2016-2017 State Accountability Ratings as set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education. PES overall score of 375 was 2 points away from a 377 "B" rating according to the accountability grade levels released by MDE. The score of 375 and "C" is a 61 point increase from the 2015-2016 scores in which PES scored a 314 and a "D" accountability grade level.
Everyone at PES is proud of the progress that our students, staff and administration has made during the 2016-2017 school year and are looking to reach even greater heights of an "A" accountability grade level in the 2017-2018 school year. With 67 more points, PES can achieve the ultimate goal of becoming an "A" elementary school.
We encourage the parents and the community to continue to set high expectations for our students and staff on a daily basis which will allow our ultimate goal of an "A" school to become a reality.
"It's Great To Be A Tornado!"
It is the policy of Philadelphia Public School District that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
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This contemporary 64 sq m boutique in the highly sought after area of 1er is perfect for pop-up stores, art exhibitions and private sales events.
The space is divided over two rooms, one at ground floor and one at basement level. The ground floor boasts a large and tidy frontage with floor to ceiling windows which offer high visibility and also fill the space with natural light. With white walls, wooden floors and modern spotlights, the space is welcoming and versatile. The basement area has more of a historic atmosphere with a spiral staircase and exposed stone walls. The space also boasts a small outside area with back doors.
Advantageously located between Tuileries Métro and Rue Saint Honoré and one block from the iconic concept store, Colette, this location is ideal for brands looking to impress in a prestigious environment.


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Publication Date
Winter 2001
Course syllabus for MGMT 849 Business Policy and Strategy
Course description: Capstone course of the graduate business administration curriculum designed to integrate the various operating functions of a business. Shows the business as a system and demonstrates those special coordinating skills and knowledge which are necessary at the upper levels of an organization. Utilizes case analysis and assigned readings.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Phyllis R., "MGMT 849 Business Policy and Strategy" (2001). Management Syllabi. 559.


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Used Hatteras Yachts for Sale
Since its founding in 1959, Hatteras has launched more than 7600 vessels. Hatteras continues to set the standard for ruggedness and high performance both with their sportfishing convertible and motor yacht models. SYS Yacht Sales offers used Hatteras Yachts for sale worldwide, including Hatteras Motor Yacht, Convertible, Raised Pilothouse, Sportfish models and more! Don't see the vessel you're looking for here?Contact our experienced yacht brokers for assistance, we look forward to helping you find the yacht that's right for you! Learn More about Hatteras
DESTINY IV is an Enclosed Bridge 80' Hatteras Sportdeck that boasts a full 21' beam. The Salon and Master stateroom take full advantage of this space, and give the owners and guests spaciousness experienced in 100' + yachts.
The yacht abounds with the finest selection of upgraded fabrics and accessories throughout. As you come aboard from either port or starboard curved teak covered steps from the swim platform, you enter the spacious aft deck. Solid teak decks are below your feet, as well as a custom teak aft deck table with inlays of ebony and finished in a high gloss polymer. A large lounge sits up to six in comfort on designer selected Sunbrella fabric. Four teak folding chairs with cushions can be brought up on deck to expand your seating capacity. An LCD TV is smartly concealed in the starboard forward hardtop, and is easily deployed with a remote control. The wide fiberglass staircase up to the flybridge aft deck lounge easily accessed from the shelter of the aft deck.
The interior cabinetry is a high gloss Anigre wood and features a curved entry and etched face doors throughout. The spacious salon features a custom sofa with storage, twin barrel chairs and a recliner that make it easy to view the pop-up 50" TV anywhere within the salon. Forward is a dining table for six with plenty of china/glassware storage on the forward bulkhead and below the gunnels on either side of the dining area. Just forward is an on-deck day head along with a fully equipped galley with separate dinette forward. Port and starboard entry doors provide easy access for line handling and an interior stairwell to the fully enclosed bridge.
Below deck is the full beam master stateroom with His and Her head and plenty of storage. Forward, the bow stateroom features a queen walk around berth with cedar lined storage underneath, large cedar lined lockers, dresser and private head. The port VIP stateroom features a queen walk around berth with storage underneath. There is custom built storage lockers, dressers, nightstands, twin lockers and private access to the head with custom shower. To starboard you'll find a stateroom which is built as a lounging area, but easily converts to an upper/lower berth for additional accommodations.
Aft, there is a crew quarters built with a queen walk around stateroom. Just outside the stateroom, a, L-shaped lounge provides a place to relax other than the stateroom, with its own private head and entertainment pleasure.
SYS Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Robert J. Cury & Associates - RJC Yachts.


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"How shall we know when our prayers are answered? Hannah knew it by peace after prayer. Paul knew it by receiving new supply to bear the want [of relief] of that he sought in prayer."
DEPICTIONS give us an idea how things might have been. The depiction of Jesus praying before the Father at Gethsemane in The Passion of the Christ (2004) gives the impression he knew the Father's answer immediately, having prayed the cup of suffering might pass, and was immediately at peace when he prayed, "Yet not my will but yours be done." (Matthew 26:39) Even when the prayer was answered in the negative — that he would be required to suffer and die — there was the capacity of peace in Jesus.
Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661), a professor of humanity, and a pastor of Anwoth in Scotland, was said always to be praying, preaching, visiting the sick, catechising, studying, writing and reading. Always the pastor, he commends us to the complicity of faith and prayer:
"Liberty and boldness of faith is also a sign of an answered prayer."
Of course, Rutherford's deduction here is that truth that Paul talks about in Philippians 4:6-7, to give everything to God via prayers of praise and petition, that the peace of him that transcends our understanding might be ours. Anyone who prays in faith is left with that inexplicable assurance — all is well, even when it isn't. Something shifts having prayed. And, of course, prayer changes us. That's why it's utterly good to pray. It changes not our circumstances, but it fits us better to those very same circumstances.
So we may connect that experience of a living and burgeoning faith that leads us into the broadening of capacity, inducing confidence, simply because we have prayed.
Prayer, via this thought, is the mind's power because the heart has been undergirded.
"We are heard whenever we ask in faith; but let faith reach no further than God's will."
To ask in faith is to know that we've been heard. Faith suggests we know we're heard, for any doubting we're heard fails the standard of faith in the act of prayer. Faith is that beautiful sense of belief that believing what God promises to do will be done.
But faith easily steps out of the realm of God's Presence by his will when we step past the bounds of wisdom. So discernment — the working out of faith by fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12-16) — is crucial. We would be loath to consider a sense of peace as God's 'okay' to continue boundlessly without further need of discerning by prayer.
Faith says we're given peace having prayed, whether our prayers are answered as we'd like them answered or not.
Pray by faith and the answer of peace is ours.
Pray believing, and peace is a possession no matter how the prayer is answered.
Prayer helps us along the path to maturity — to accept the gift of peace for having simply prayed believing in the wonder of prayer.
Now, to consider that Paul experienced peace in the Spirit's assurance that "My grace was sufficient for you," even as he languished with that "thorn of the flesh," illustrates a powerful principle:
Prayer changes our perspective, whilst perspectives of reality remain unchanged.
That is the living unequivocal power of God in real life. Available to all, though only some take it.
© 2016 Steve Wickham.