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Help! We are moving to Kodiak Alaska (ISC USCG) in August. Any FReepers up there? My husband (now retired Coastie, but civilian employee) was there for 3 years and assures me I will love it. Any information about what to expect, how to cope with the long winter nights, info. about housing, etc. will be so much appreciated. Or, just to meet another FReeper would be so nice. You can post or FReepmail me if you want to offer advice and assistance. I am having pangs of withdrawal already leaving my home and family even though I am also excited...

CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - At least one American tourist was killed and another seriously injured in the earthquake that claimed tens of thousands of lives in Iran, the State Department said on Saturday. The injured American has been hospitalized in Tehran, State Department spokesman Lou Fintor said. "The injuries are serious but do not appear to be life threatening," Fintor told reporters traveling with President Bush to his ranch in Texas. The Swiss Embassy is aiding the American in the absence of U.S. diplomatic ties with Iran. Relatives of the two Americans have been notified, but the State Department has...

We are asking for prayers for our friend, Jennifer B. who must undergo yet another MRI. Jennifer had started experiencing sever headaches over two years ago. The headaches worsened almost on a daily basis. She underwent surgery two years ago for sinus infections, however the surgery didn't seem to help. Jennifer recently underwent an MRI and doctors found something suspious, but were unsure exactly what it is. She has her next appointment tomorrow, Wednesday, to discuss the results of the previous MRI and at which time she should find out when the next MRI will be.Jennifer's mother is in close...