Marjorie Baer used to joke about her retirement plans.She wasn't married and had no kids, but she didn't intend to be alone--she and all her single friends would move into a fictional home she called Casa de Biddies.Instead, Baer developed terminal brain cancer when she was 52.But just as she'd hoped, her friends and family provided her with love and care to the end.

Ballance was only the first of Baer's friends who became her unofficial caregivers.With her brother Phil Baer from Los Angeles, they worked out a system to watch over their friend and allow her to keep some of the privacy and independence she cherished.

Baer's good friend Ruth Henrich took Baer to doctors' appointments and helped her deal with all the aspects of life --answering machines, TV controls, and even phone numbers.After Henrich sent out an e-mail request, a group of volunteers signed up to ferry Baer back and forth to radiation therapy .Others in Baer's circle offered up particular talents: A nurse friend helped Baer figure out how to get what she was due from Social Security and her disability insurance; a lawyer pal helped Baer with her will; a partner who was an accountant took over her bills when she could no longer manage them."There was this odd sense that the right person always showed up," says Ballance.Their arrangement worked remarkably well.

Unmarried women are one of the fastest-growing groups in America; experts are concerned about how care-giving will be managed for them as they age.If the experience of Baer's friends is a guide, _ .It's already making it possible to create communities of caregivers who may have only one thing in common: the person who needs their help.On personal "care pages" set up through services such as Lotsa Helping Hands, friends and family members can post a list of tasks that need to be done, volunteer to do them, and keep updated on the person's condition.As Baer's cancer progressed, for example, her friends set up a page on Yahoo! where people could sign up to deliver meals or do errands .

Catherine Fox, one of the friends who were present when Baer died, was deeply affected."It was so comforting to know that if you're willing to ask for help, the generosity of family and friends can be phenomenal .It makes me feel secure and hopeful to know that help is there when you need it." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. How old was Baer when she contracted cancer?
2. How old was she when she died?
3. Did her children help her?
4. Who did?
5. Who is Phil Baer?
6. Who took her to doctor and hospital appointments?
7. Anyone else?
8. Who helped her with legal issues?
9. What did Catherine Fox do?
10. Who helped her with payments?
Answer: 1. 52
2. unknown
3. no
4. friends
5. her brother
6. Ruth Henrich
7. unknown
8. a lawyer pal
9. she was deeply affected
10. accountant friend

Problem: (CNN) -- Paris St Germain have completed the signing of Barcelona's Brazilian left-back Maxwell on a three-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 30-year-old finalized his move on Thursday after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms with the big-spending French league leaders.

Maxwell, who has never made a full international appearance for his country, joined Barcelona from Inter Milan in July 2009, and played 57 La Liga matches for the club without scoring a goal.

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In his two full seasons with the Catalan giants, Maxwell collected a remarkable 10 trophies; three Spanish Super Cups, two European Super Cups, two League titles, two Club World Cups and one Champions League.

However, he struggled to command a regular place in the Barcelona side, with compatriot Adriano and Frenchman Eric Abidal often selected ahead of him.

PSG sporting director Leonardo told reporters: "We're thrilled, he is a player I have always liked and who plays in the same position that I used to play in -- we have something in common."

Maxwell himself added: "The main motivation for me to come here was the interest that PSG showed in me. The ambition the club has for the future also persuaded me to join."

Paris St Germain, who appointed Italian Carlo Ancelotti as their new coach late last year and are boosted by funds from their cash-rich Qatari owners, are currently three points clear at the top of the French table.

1. What sport is the article about?
2. And who is the player?
3. how old is he?
4. What nationality is he?
5. What team did he just sign to?
6. And where was he before?
7. How many trophies does he have?
8. What team did he leave in 2009?
9. Who is the new coach?
10. And who is the owner?
Answer: 1. Football.
2. Paris St Germain.
3. 30.
4. Brazilian
5. Barcelona.
6. Catalan
7. 10
8. Inter Milan
9. Carlo Ancelotti.
10. Qatari owners.

question: CHAPTER XXV.

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.

At first Jimmy thought they were the perpetrators of the deed, but almost immediately he recognized one of them as O'Donnell, the erstwhile traffic officer who had been promoted to a detective sergeancy since Jimmy had first met him.

"Compton has been murdered," said Jimmy dully. "He is dead."

"Put up your hands," snapped O'Donnell for the second time, "and be quick about it!"

It was then for the first time that Jimmy realized the meaning that might be put upon his presence alone in the office with his dead employer. O'Donnell's partner searched him, but found no weapon upon him.

"Where's the gat?" he asked.

"Whoever did this probably took it with him," said Jimmy. "Find the watchman."

They made Jimmy sit down in a corner, and while one of them guarded him the other called up central, made his report, and asked for an ambulance and the wagon. Then O'Donnell commenced to examine the room. A moment later he found an automatic behind the door across the room from where Compton's body lay.

"Ever see this before?" asked O'Donnell, holding the pistol up to Jimmy.

"If you're asking me if it's mine, no," said Jimmy. "I have a gun, but it's home. I never carry it. I didn't do this, O'Donnell," he continued. "There was no reason why I should do it, so instead of wasting your time on me while the murderer escapes you'd better get busy on some other theory, too. It won't do any harm, anyway."
1. What is the protagonist's name?
2. Who did he recognize?
3. What were his first thoughts about them?
4. What was O'Donnell's job?
5. And his current rank?
6. Had he been demoted?
7. What did the sergeant order him to do?
8. Did the officer say he could take his time?
9. What crime had been committed?
10. What was the name of the victim?
11. Had Jimmy been with him in the company of others?
12. What did the police do to him?
13. Did they locate a weapon on him?
14. Did the police ask him about a gun?
15. Where did Jimmy think it might be?
16. What did he suggest the police do?
17. What did the cops make him do next?
18. Who did they call?
19. What did they request?
20. Where did they finally locate the handgun?
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answer:
1. Jimmy
2. O'Donnell
3. they were the perpetrators
4. traffic officer
5. detective sergeant
6. No.
7. Put up his hands
8. No.
9. murder
10. Compton
11. No.
12. searched him
13. No.
14. Yes.
15. Whoever did this probably took it with him.
16. Find the watchman
17. sit down in a corner
18. central
19. an ambulance and the wagon
20. behind the door