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Rotterdam - Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Tuesday sauntered into the second round of the ATP Rotterdam Open after a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and declared the era of domination from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is over.
Tsonga was joined in the second round by top seed and defending champion Robin Soderling, who dispatched Dutch wild card Robin Haase 6-3, 6-2 in less than an hour.
Wimledon finalist Tomas Berdych was equally as impressive as the Czech fourth seed beat Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-2 in just 52 minutes.
The eighth-seeded Tsonga who lost the 2008 Australian Open final to Novak Djokovic said that the Serb's victory in Melbourne little more than a week ago over Andy Murray marked a gate-crashing of the private party enjoyed by the Swiss and Spaniard for the last half-decade.
"Federer and Nadal are not alone (at the top of the rankings) any more," said Tsonga, who fired 11 aces in his 75-minute win over the 19-year-old Dimitrov.
"Maybe on clay, things (Nadal's victories) are still the same, but not on other surfaces.
"Djokovic and Murray are beating Nadal and Federer very often, all the players are improving their games. It's not just about Nadal and Federer any more."
Tsonga said that his present world ranking of 18 after an injury-marred 2010 season, which saw him fall out of the Top 10, was not a reflection of his present form.
"I've also improved my game but my ranking has gone backwards," he said. "I feel that I'm playing better than two or three years ago.
"I'm in good shape and taking the matches here step by step - but I still feel I have a chance to win the title," said Tsonga, who has won five ATP titles.
Dimitrov, ranked 86th, saved a match point one game from the end against Tsonga, who next plays compatriot Michael Llodra.
Third seed David Ferrer was the first top ranked player to lose as the Spaniard lost 6-3, 6-4 to Finn Jarkko Nieminen in the opening round.
Ferrer, who lost to Andy Murray in the Australian Open semi-finals after ousting compatriot Nadal in the last eight, found himself adrift indoors at the Ahoy stadium.
The world number six who won his first nine matches of the season, was unable to replicate his first-round win over Nieminen in Melbourne, exiting in 75 minutes after holding a 3-1 lead in the second set.
The 43rd-ranked Nieminen, a 2006 semifinalist here, will play Serb Viktor Troicki in the second round after improving his modest record this season to 2-3.
The victory was the first for Nieminen in a month since Doha, a victory followed by first-round defeats in Sydney and Melbourne.
Croatian seventh seed Ivan Ljubicic defeated Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 while German Philipp Kohlschreiber will play two-time French Open finalist Soderling after defeating Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).
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There are plenty of reasons the Rams won today, but for me, the biggest of them all is this...
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/08/potala-tibetan-song.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEhVv0X0zD4endofvid [starttext]this is a really meaningful and beautiful songg, and i really love it...His holiness is the nicest gift for us Tibetan and also to the world. [endtext]
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/08/alan-jackson-patty-loveless-monday.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF67S93QBJQendofvid[starttext]Patty Loveless adds depth to any duet she is with. A true talent. Great song that brings the struggle of the loss of a loved one to bear.
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/06/sinisinta-kita-traditional-folk.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC6izlq2wLsendofvid [starttext]One of the earliest Tagalog Kundiman that survived our modern era is "Sinisinta Kita". It should be noted that the melody of the early or traditional Kundiman songs are not melancholic nor sad in character (as compared to the later and classical Kundiman "Art Songs" by Abelardo, Santiago, Buencamino etc.), but their tune and tempo resembles that of the merry and festive traditional Balitaw music of the Tagalog and Visayan regions. Sung by the Mabuhay Singers under the music supervision of Leopoldo Silos sometime in 1958, this vintage phonograph recording is a real classic. [endtext]
SINISINTA KITA (Traditional Folk Kundiman) -Mabuhay Singers
[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/06/sampaguita-song.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiKZahIUu2Eendofvid [starttext] If only this came with lyrics.. I would've loved to surprise my father by singing this for his birthday party this May. My dad is such a traditional oldies fan and this is what he's been singing for the past few days.. This is the only video i can find with the music as clear and as beautiful as this. Thanks for posting such wonderful music. [endtext]
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathin-amira-sings-filipino-song-bakit.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0FLXZz-_wendofvid [starttext]Malay finalist Fathin Amira sings a Filipino song on Singapore Idol Season 3. The song "Bakit Pa" was originally performed by Filipino singer Jessa Zaragoza. Fathin likes Filipino music because of its melodious style [endtext]
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/05/best-beautiful-chinese-song-2011.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWduwpo262oendofvid [starttext] the best chinese song 2011 and the most beautiful chinese song with nice singer [endtext]
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/05/best-chinese-song-in-2012.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-28SJ54HAendofvid [starttext] it does'nd mattere what's or whichever countries'songs all are beautyfull and so romantic to everybodies [endtext]
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[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/05/sweet-chinese-song-tong-hua-fairy-tale.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4vkCRJCdCIendofvid [starttext] It's called Tong Hua (English title: Fairytale) by Guang Liang. Hope that helped. =] [endtext]
Sweet Chinese Song Tong hua (Fairy Tale) by Guang Liang
[postlink] http://utube-song.blogspot.com/2012/04/pangarap-jphee-ft-jhen.html[/postlink] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsM4fufAPusendofvid[starttext]Thanks man!! theres a new song on my channel [endtext]
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I can finally pre-order Pokemon Y from GAME now
@Wesker Mario ran on airborne logs in the Galaxy series...just sayin'.
@AugustusOxy ...You clearly haven't seen or played Sonic 1. Go look up Marble Zone, that stage is SO FAST. Sonic was ALWAYS about platforming since the very beginning.
In the classic games, speed had to be EARNED with skill and it was not handed over to you on a silver platter like in Sonic Unleashed with the boost. That philosophy is being translated into 3D with this game. With the parkour, spin-dash and the tier-based speed system, you can traverse the stages with speed and finesse when you've acquired the skill and memory of the stages first. Sonic games need more substance, and slowing him down to allow for more intricate and interesting platforming is the way to do it.
Actually NL, Sonic Unleashed got mixed reviews, Sonic Colours and Generations got generally positive reviews.
I'm still getting Pikmin 3 from GAME...I want that exclusive keyring they're dishing out. I'm sure that I can get The Wonderful 101 cheaper elsewhere.
I've pre-ordered Mario and Luigi: Dream Team. So STOKED for that game, I've played all 3 of the previous games and the Mario and Luigi series is really stellar.
It's also Eggman's birthday too =P
It's time for CHAAYYNNNNGE!!
@Knuckles There's no way Sonic Colours (DS) and Sonic Generations (3DS) are as good as Sonic Rush and Rush Adventure. Sonic Colours (DS) was OK, but Generations (3DS) was just lazy to be honest.
@Neram But Colours and Generations we're pretty good, people have not been "disappointed" with them though...not everyone is going to like them, but they are GOOD games and have appealed well to a lot of people and have also done Sonic a hell of a lot of justice. But meh, if we're still gonna bring up Sonic's past downfalls every single time something Sonic related pops up then "more power to you".
@sinalefa Try both...or get the Sonic Generations demo if you have PSN/Xbox Live. He has had 3 good games in a row now, I don't think Sonic has to prove that his games are "good" anymore. Yes we know he has had a hard time back in the past and yes we know that Sonic 06 was a BAD game for the millionth time but jeez, this is 2012 now, not 2005-2009, cut him some slack.
Well, no offence but this is very obvious. As for Classic Sonic returning again, I say no...the nostalgia riding is enough for now, just make another unique Sonic game like Sonic Colours.
We will get a Sonic game for the Wii U, PS3 and 360...or we'll get an exclusive Wii U Sonic game and an exclusive Sonic game for the PS3 and 360 and have all three platforms have a downloadable Sonic game. That's how I think it will go anyway.
What I would REALLY like though is a 3DS Sonic game made by Sonic Team themselves, not Dimps...a Sonic Rush 3 would be very nice.
They should've made a Mass Effect Collection for the Wii U, including Mass Effect 2 and 3 (Mass Effect 1 is partially owned by Microsoft, so it's an Xbox 360 and PC exclusive).
If you really want to get involved in this franchise, then do yourself a favor and play the trilogy on the 360 or PC...Mass Effect 3 will not feel complete without transferring your Shepard from the previous games (seriously, I'm not kidding).
But hey, that's my two pennies...it's your valuable paper.
@Incognito_D: I do have to agree here...but hey, Nintendo is FINALLY in the HD zone, so that should count for something.
I don't mean to sound like a Sony or Microsoft 'fanboy' but the people who are waiting for raw graphical power to arrive on a console will be better of waiting for the PS4 and the Xbox 720.
Current gen consoles still look great for 7 year-old tech anyway...the Wii U is slightly more powerful that current gen consoles, so that's A-OK in my eyes.
Those screens really are fat...it's very tempting, but I still can't find a reason to buy the thing.
...I'll stick with the original 3DS, and why they didn't put a second circle pad on it is beyond me.
A patch? For a Nintendo game?!
We can all say what we want about CoD, but it always and will always sells bucket loads.
5pm, sweet.
I wonder if Microsoft will also reveal their new console...well, we'll see.
Full HD. 1080p output for a home console. Impressive.
Mass Effect 3 is not a 'noob' game.
Anyway. I must say that I am getting bored with Mario. He hasn't actually brought anything new to the table after Mario Galaxy came out. If there was one franchise from Nintendo that I really enjoy though, it has to be Zelda.
What I don't get is why everyone thinks that only Europeans play CoD, don't Americans (not all) buy and play the damn games as much? I live in London I haven't purchased a single CoD game.
The games aren't selling here and I guess that's because people are spending their money on the bigger triple A titles, maybe the games are just plain unappealing to people. I don't like minigame compilations, so why should I buy Mario Party 9 and Mario and Sonic at the London Olympics? I'm not a huge fan of JRPG's so why should I buy Pandora's Tower?
Don't come and categorize ALL of Europe and say that ALL Europeans only play CoD. I've seen that statement like 6 times on this site and to be honest, it's ticking me off.
Battlefield 3
Skyward Sword
Pokemon Black
Sonic Generations (not the 3DS version)
I'll have to buy Kid Icarus: Uprising sometime too.
I'm more exited for this compared to the new Mario.
@JarvanZheitk Yeah, the UK and Europe really are the only countries who only play FPS's and Violent/Gory games and think that they are too 'old' or 'cool' for Nintendo games and such... [/sarcasm]
It was hardly advertised here anyway and none of the main game stores seem to have stocked it. Not everyone here is a stereotypical FPS addict and such y'know. I've bought only one FPS in my entire life so far (no, it's not Modern Warfare 3) and I'm of legal age, I don't care what the genre is, as long as it's a good game I'll plan to buy it.
It's looks like a damn good game and it's a shame that it didn't sell well in this region, but that's no excuse to put all of us European gamers in the same book.
I really hope that they aren't called Black Kryurem and White Kryurem...
I'm still a little mad that this isn't a 3DS game but hey, it'll be a damn good game anyway.
^ They had a reason for that, but we've been through that already.
In other news...that was way quicker than I expected.
That much better Nintendo.
They better put those sticks back...I'm not saying that the Circle Pad on the 3DS is bad but actual analogue sticks are WAAAAAY more responsive. Fact.
Black & White 2 is on the DS?! Make a 3DS Pokemon game already!!
I'm still waiting for a Mario and Sonic Platformer...
Thank God...the 3DS Launch was pukeworthy.
Why the heck not?! The Xbox 360 can upscale Xbox games to 1080p!
...Oh well, no Skyward Sword in HD people.
The Xbox 720 will most likely have DirectX 11 support...see some Crysis 2 DirectX 11 gameplay to see how good it makes games look. I'm stoked for it....as for the Wii U, well, I'll see. Unless home consoles are as or more powerful than the most powerful PC currently available, there's still room for improvement.
Also, why would Microsoft copy the Wii U's controller? They have Kinect, which is very unique in the motion control department...they just need to use it in more unique ways. As for Sony though, well they blatantly copied the Wiimore with the PS Move so I can't really say much about what they're going to do.
It's a codename, y'know, like how the Wii U was called Project Cafe.
Sonic CD didn't come on the Wii because of the soundtrack. It's too big for 40MB. The Wii version of Sonic 4: Episode 1 can't even handle the music the PS3/360 had (which is kind of LOL worthy), let alone the Japanese AND American/Europe versions of Sonic CD's soundtrack.
About the Episode 2 thing...I've repeated myself enough times. I'm fed up.
Oh wow, you're seriously saying that the Wii isn't getting Episode 2 because you Wii only gamers didn't buy enough copies of Sonic Colours?! LMAO, OK then! I might as well just say that the HD consoles didn't get Sonic Colours because HD gamers didn't buy enough copies of Sonic 06 and Unleashed.
I can understand that you guys are upset that Episode 2 isn't coming on Wii because Episode 1 is on there now and that makes sense but please find another reason because that's just invalid. I'm not trying to be an a** but I really don't know what else to say.
Episode 2 is probably going to be 1 - 1.5GB in size this time...please explain to me how they're going to compress that to 40MB? That RIGHT THERE is a valid reason why Episode 2 isn't coming on Wii. Sonic 4 is a multiplatform game and if Episode 1 can fit on the Wii and Episode 2 can't then what can they do? They are trying to make a better game and that file size limit is hindering them from doing that.
Oh well, I'm done. If this doesn't make sense to you then carry on dissing Sonic and SEGA you guys, Imma gonna play some Generations on my 360 with some Battlefield 3 to boot. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
You guys want to know WHY the Wii isn't getting it? It's because of the Wii's ridiculously stupid 40MB download size limit for WiiWare games.
Episode 2 is going to be bigger and better (new graphics and physics engine, probably more levels, new character animations, better sounding music, etc), and it'll most likely exceed the limit, this is the same reason why the Wii didn't get Sonic CD (and a crapton of other games for that matter). If you want to blame someone, blame Nintendo for making such a silly decision in the first place.
Sonic Generations (HD versions) says Hi.
Reason 1) Look above and read my post.
Reason 2) Believe it or not, the Wii's time is up.
Also the Mario and Sonic at the Olympics franchise is for the CASUAL MARKET (emphasis on the casual). Casual games always sell a crapton anyway, it's just a cash cow and nothing more.
Make the Physics like Sonic Generations, or better...that's ALL I want. Better level design and Tails being playable wouldn't hurt too.
I just updated my Xbox 360 and now I have to update my 3DS...all on the same day! LOL. The new features sound pretty awesome.
Unfortunately, Nintendo can't patch this game due to the crappy online service the Wii has.
LMFAO! Now that's some funny stuff...if they really mean it then that's what I call an expert Practical Joke xD
Graphics are impressive...very, very impressive!
Can it also give me a back massage?
Seriously...that controller will explode with all those features in it. A HD Mario and Zelda isn't enough for me to buy this thing, but I'll still get it around 1-2 years time...but then the next Xbox will be out, hmm...choices.
One thing that ticks me off is that when I sell my Wii for a Wii U, I still have to buy an entire set of Wii accessories AGAIN because you can't buy another one of these darn controllers!
....I'll pass.
How in the world is it Sony's fault that the 3DS launch was crap?
Downloading Let's Golf 3D...it looks like fun but I hope it'll be good.


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tuliprush 5 years
I think this is a great commercial. Soda is bad for you on so many levels, not just "it's 100 calories" or however many calories are in it. Not only is it pure sugar, but its pure processed sugar (high fructose corn syrup). The diet soda with its processed sweeteners are not any better for you.
bethinabox 5 years
eww. I don't get grossed out easily, but that was NASTY. :( I haven't exactly sworn off soda, but I rarely drink it anymore, and I think that "rarely" just got a bit closer to "never".
arcticpuppet 5 years
that is the most disgusting thing ever! but, maybe it will make people think about what they are consuming? hopefully.
vanillabean 5 years
Yes, it is gross, but I do not think it is effective because people do not associate drinks with fat. Now, if they were to show what it does to your teeth, the visual amount of sugar it equates to, and how it can clean dirty toilets, cut through grease, etc., that would be more powerful.
kimmieb124 5 years
The images in that commerical are so over-the-top disgusting that I think the point of the commerical gets lost.
threadhunter 5 years
that was gross. i never liked soda - and i think it's b/c my mom told me - when i was 2 years old - that my uncle died from drinking Dr Pepper.
cotedazur 5 years
tarabara and kclulu are right - 100 calories from soda and 100 calories from milk aren't metabolized the same way. The difference is that in soda, the calories come entirely from sugar - they'll cause your blood sugar to spike and your metabolism to slow down, and they'll eventually be stored as fat. In milk, though, the calories come from a range of (NATURAL) nutrients - lactose, calcium, protein, etc. It's like the difference between eating 100 calories of lowfat yogurt, or 100 calories of jelly beans. Obviously, they're not going to have the same impact on your body. And of course, this ad leaves out all the negative impact of soda on teeth, bone density, or that it could cause diabetes... all of which is also true about diet soda. It's a good idea, but I think the US should take the emphasis off weight and just talk about general health.
tlsgirl 5 years
I literally just covered my eyes with my hands. That's disgusting. I had to turn it off.
tarabara1229 5 years
whoops! *kclulu* sorry got your name wrong!
tarabara1229 5 years
I'm with kculu. Your body cannot store excess protein, whereas carbs are stored and eventually turn into fat. I haven't done any experiments, so I'm obviously no expert, but I'd imagine that you would probably gain more weight drinking 100 calories of soda vs. 100 calories of milk.
katieb82981 5 years
That actually made me gag -- and I've been riding the subway with the print ads for a while now. Ew. It's still an important message, though -- I think lots of people forget about the calories they drink.
chloe-bella 5 years
Kclulu, I agree that milk at least has some nutrients, but the point is that if you consume 100 calories more than you burn on a given day, you're going to gain weight regardless.
kclulu 5 years
The calories in soda and the calories in non fat milk are not the same nutritionally. You are better off drinking milk that has protein and is lower in sugar than soda, which has no nutritional value whatsover. I don't think the commercial is saying those are are free beverages, just beverages that are better for you than soda. Diet sodas, although calorie free, are not good for you either. If you are looking exclusively at calories to make decisions you aren't looking at the big picture of what makes a food or beverage healthy or good for you.
chloe-bella 5 years
I was going to say the same thing, Spectra! The difference in calories between one cup of soda and one cup of nonfat milk is negligible. So you would be gaining that extra fat either way.
Spectra 5 years
Dumb commercial, I agree. It doesn't really make me want to avoid soda because I don't drink regular soda anyways. Besides, drinking fat free milk isn't calorie-free, so you should really count it as a food and not a "free" beverage.
Um, so nasty. Watching that definitely made me feel a little sick.


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After breakfast and getting ready, we made our way to the St. Charles Streetcar to explore more of the city. We hopped on and headed to Audubon Park, where we just relaxed and chill out.
It wasn't the most beautiful park I have ever been to, but it was very tranquil and the birds chirping was a soothing sound to be heard.
Once we started to get hungry, we hopped back on the St. Charles Streetcar to the Garden District for lunch. We got off on Lousiana Ave and we headed towards Magazine St where a lot of restaurants and shops are and stumbled upon The Rum House.
Not only was it a good sign that the restaurant was packed, but I was excited when I saw the red stripe boxes on the table. My country (Jamaica) was being represented so I felt obliged to check it out.
My boyfriend ordered the Jerked Roasted Chicken. Althought it did not have the authentic jerk taste or wasn't very spicy, it was tender, well seasoned and well cooked. The coconut mango rice it came with was also not authentic, but has a nice taste to it although it was a bit too sweet.
I choose to order the Two Dat Taco Combo. The first taco I had was the Seared Scallops. It was extremely good, tender, fresh and very nice combo of flavors. You can't go wrong with scotch bonnet! The Fried Oyster taco was even better. Again it was crunchy but tender, nice combo of flavors and finished off with a nice little tangy spicy taste. In addition to the tacos, the meal came with two side. I choose plantains and coleslaw. Both were delicious and fresh.
The food here was really good and I can see why they were so busy. Our waitress, on the other hand, wasn't very good. She was slow in about every aspect of the meal but most annoyingly not refilling our waters. I saw the other people on staff doing a much better job so it was just a matter of not getting the right person.
After lunch, I was having sugar cravings and so we headed to Sucre for some after lunch sweets.
I also picked up some macarons for later. They were good but the flavors I picked, I didn't love except the salted caramel.
After that, we strolled around the Garden district for a little while looking at the house and seeing the neighborhood.
After a little bit more walking, we were starting to get tired so we hopped on the bus back to the hotel.
Once back at the hotel, we indulged in a little wine and cheese provide by the hotel. Nothing spectacular but relaxing after a pretty long day.
Once we were finally starting to get a little hungry, we headed to Napoleon House Bar for late night snacks and drinks. My boyfriend ate a Pastrami Sandwich. It wasn't bad but like he said, it's not like what you get in NYC.
I on the other hand kept it New Orleans traditional and got the Italian Muffuletta. It was pretty good, an interested concept that added to the mundane taste of a typical sandwich.
I also could not leaving with the house specialty, Pimms Cup. Woooo!!!
Napoleon House was a more upscale place with a bit older clientele. As crazy as I can get sometimes, I enjoy these type of setting since sloppy drunk people turn me off. Everyone was really nice and friendly. I felt welcomed here.
Day two was my relax and explore day but I am saving the fun for Day 3 since it is my last full in New Orleans. I hope to leave with a bang.
The Rum House - Caribbean Taqueria
3128 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 941-7560
3025 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 520-8311
Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
500 Chartres St New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-9752www.napoleonhouse.com


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I started Christmas nails a week early, in the last week of November so I would have 4 weeks at school of glittery nails, but due to it going dark early and me working late I haven't photographed them all. This was a favourite though!
It was opaque in 2 coats and is an amazing mix of green and silver glitter, so pretty! Reminds me of Christmas trees.
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Can Big Houses Be Too Big?
By FRED MUSANTE
Published: November 15, 1998
''IT is a change of attitude,'' explained Diane Fox, the town planner of Greenwich. ''For old money, the more money you had, the more you hid it.''
But that seems not to be true now in lower Fairfield County, where the trend toward bigger and bigger houses has, in the opinion of some residents, gotten out of control, giving rise to what have come to be called ''starter castles,'' ''big boxes,'' ''houses on steroids,'' ''trophy homes,'' and, perhaps most popularly, ''McMansions.''
Throughout the 1990's, as stock portfolios and corporate executive incomes have swelled while the amount of vacant land available for residential construction has shrunk, neighborhoods in wealthy commuter towns have seen the size of new houses proportional to the size of their lots pushed to the limits.
Some residents have watched in dismay as enormous new houses with towering roofs have been put up next door, dwarfing their own, while other residents have watched with equal dismay as the wheels of local government have begun to turn against what they view as their right to build the house of their dreams.
As with any dispute involving personal taste and individual prerogatives -- which is how both sides see it -- emotions have risen. People have insulted each other anonymously through The New Canaan Advertiser's reader opinion line and booed each other at public zoning hearings. No one is disputing, however, that the size of some houses is excessive. Houses with 15,000 to 20,000 square feet of floor space have gone up in the northern reaches above the Merritt Parkway, houses sufficient in bulk to make a four-acre lot look cramped.
Nearer the shoreline where lot sizes are typically in the range of a half-acre to one acre, and even on two-acre lots, numerous older houses have been torn down and replaced with new ones that are double or triple the size. Neighbors complain that the new houses spoil the appearance of the neighborhood and harm everyone else's property values. Furthermore, some say, many of the older, torn-down houses were often far more attractive and architecturally significant than their replacements.
Last month, hearings were held in Greenwich and Westport on proposed zoning regulations to limit the size of houses. Both of the hearings were well attended by hundreds of residents who spoke in support of both sides of the issue.
''We bought a house that's probably not worth $100,000 anywhere else on the planet, but we bought it for the potential,'' said a woman at the Westport hearing, arguing against what she perceived as a threat to her right to a large house in the future.
The Westport proposal, though reducing the allowable house sizes, would still permit a 7,500-square foot house on a one-acre lot, which another resident said she thought was plenty of room for anyone. ''I just don't want to see 10,000 or 12,000 square feet on a one-acre lot,'' she said, generating a chorus of boos from opponents of the proposal. Zoning officials say the same thing. While their proposals scale back the allowable lot coverage or maximum square footage and the permitted building height from what has been allowed, they note that the new regulations are hardly extreme.
The proposal in Greenwich would limit lot coverage to eight percent in a two-acre zone and six percent in a four-acre zone. This would still allow a 10,000-square-foot house in a four-acre zone, as well as almost a 7,000-square-foot house in a two-acre zone, observed Ms. Fox.
In New Canaan, the regulations allow a house with as much as 25,000 square feet of floor area in a four-acre zone, based on a maximum lot coverage of four percent and including two full floors, a full basement and a finished attic. ''That's quite a large house,'' said Jon McEwan, the assistant town planner. (The average size of a new house in the United States is about 2,200 square feet, according to the National Association of Home Builders.)
The driving forces for the big-house phenomena are the increase in income and wealth among the highest-income segment of society, a taste for home theaters, workout rooms, home offices and other luxury space, and the vogue for displaying financial success through what are called trophy homes.
The southwest corner of the state, western Fairfield County, has nearly run out of land that can be built on. Existing properties with the most desirable addresses, however, don't satisfy the wish lists of wealthy buyers, so in some cases the land is more valuable without the existing houses.
This has created the phenomenon known as the ''tear-down.'' Existing houses are bought with the intention of tearing them down and building anew. This has caused a great deal of friction in New Canaan, for example, where several houses built by celebrated architects or with historical significance have been torn down to make way for McMansions. One of the town's oldest homes, a relatively small Cape Cod style house, was recently torn down and replaced with one costing $1.3 million, and three houses designed by modernist architects were also demolished.
''It's a difficult thing for us who love New Canaan,'' said Mr. McEwan. ''We want to see the nicer elements of town preserved.''


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I have gained 81 pounds in 3 years. Help!!!
Posted 02 September 2005 - 01:52 AM
How do I start? Well, first I want to say that I really liked the warm welcome I got from the forum admin. and that to let everyone know that I'm new. I've been here before, but stopped being part of these forums as I lost interest for some time. Anyways, I would like to say that I've been through almost every part of nervous difficulty. 3 years ago I got diagnosed with having severe clinical depression and I was also labelled as having Generalized Anxiety disorder. I have to say that those were the worst days of my life, but although I can think of so many reasons why not to live I was strong and went on despite how desperate I was. Especially because the pain and the loss of control was so enormous I felt that I was not myself but a robot that was malfunctioned. It was then that I found God and I realized how little we are compared to who created us. I also knew that I could never again let go of that Divine Creator. Anyways, after being on a waiting list and suffering 3 months of pure agony, I finally got to see a psychiatrist. I have to say that he was the best doctor I ever saw because he gave me Paxil and even though it still took two months to be completely well, he saved me from myself. Then after 1 year on the medication, I began to look in the mirror and see how enormous I had become. It was difficult to accept that I was now a fat woman, yet I never knew how fat I would yet become. I could accept that the doctor had done his best but it was hard for me to accept that I was now fat. So I asked my doctor to be switched to another anti-depressant because I believed that they all worked the same way. No way it didn't. I went through such a big emotional roller coaster I almost committed suicide yet I was determined to be thin and I was on Effexor, but the happiness never felt as great as when I had been on Paxil, however, because I suddenly had such a great difficulty being calm I had now acquired a new symptom which was temper, really bad temper to the point of hitting my boyfriend and badly, so I was then going back to the doctor which was now my family doctor as the old one had retired and I was prescribed now an anti-psychotic called Zyprexa. Here I was enjoying the newly acquired thinness from the Effexor when suddenly I am put on another drug that causes weight gain. If I thought Paxil was bad, oh, was I wrong. Zyprexa alone made all the effects of Effexor go away and I gained so much more weight that since I first got depressed I gained about 81 pounds. Believe it, it happened and I'm p***** off, because now the doctors tell me I can't do anything about it but cut my eating by half. Get real! I was such a slim woman that nothing I ate made me gain weight until I started taking medications. I finally got fed up for sure that now I cry, not of depression, but of not being able to fit into any clothes that I like. I thank God still that it's only 81 pounds, but what is easy about looking in the mirror and seeing someone that doesn't look like you anymore. But anyways, that is why I'm really here now. I want to find out if Wellbutrin is any good, because although I have not been depressed since I got my back injured in May, I still get symptoms of hostility which I believe is controlled by the dopamine chemical in your brain and I have now some kind of nerve pain in my back and down my legs. I have also tried pain killers for the back pain, but nothing has helped except for Amitriptyline (ELAVIL), Paxil no longer works for me, Zyprexa helps but puts me in a deep sleep, and Effexor I haven't tried because I'm afraid of it. However, the Elavil has also signs of causing extreme weight gain, so I don't want it any more. Thefore, I would like to know what other people who have difficulty keeping control of their temper experienced taking Wellbutrin.
Thank you!
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Posted 02 September 2005 - 03:23 AM
I'll be able to write more tomorrow, but I did want to briefly say that anger and hostility CAN be a side-effect of Wellbutrin. It's very common. There is a Wellbutrin room that has alot of information and experiences of Wellbutrin users and that can help you quite a bit. Also, I am sure others will come along and comment. I have had alot of success with WB helping my depression, but the hostility and anger is getting worse and worse again, (I took it once before), and it's getting to the point that it is intolerable in combination with my pain medication. I have three children and hostility is inexcusable with them. Also, I may be backwards, but I've gained 15-20 lbs since starting WB, in just two months. I lack an appetite completely and almost never eat, and my body just doesn't respond well to that, although you'd think eventually it would give up and lose. Sigh.... :(
I'll look forward to getting to know you and I'll write more later. Take care of yourself.
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Posted 02 September 2005 - 11:11 AM
Forgive me for laughing at this, but I gained 60lb in 9 mo on Effexor. Some people told me that I would have gained it anyway being depressed, but I know that my physiology changed a lot on meds. I have been on Wellbutrin and did not have any bad side effects. Same with BusPar and a sleep drug that readjusts brain chemistry for the better. There is someone on the boards who lost weight on Effexor, but it all effects people in different ways.
I was determined to be thin and I was on Effexor
The idea of cutting your eating in half does not add up. Have you read Susan Powter's books from the early 90s? If you are a bigger person, it takes more fuel to keep you going. But you have to consume fuel that gets converted to energy, not stored as fat. And if your physiology has been changed, that may not be possible right now. So cutting food intake alone is just going to spike cravings and drive you nuts till you DO eat.
I, for one, do not "feel better" as a fat person. No matter what anxieties get dulled down, whatever depressions lifted, I cannot ignore that my clothes do not fit, my energy is down, my body feels crammed into bus seats, and I do not get the attention that makes me feel alive and feminine. There are ways that we can treat ourselves well as we lose weight, but if there are active ways to boost your mood (activities you love, etc.), you are just going to have to persue those and hope that having enthusiasm for life will bring better vibes and help you lessen the need for high dosages.
I recognize that sometimes we just plain need some chemical assistance to get out of the fog. And there are some illnesses that are not combatible with "common sense" and talk therapy. But when the meds we are on create new stressors, we now have a bigger fight ahead. I know exactly where you are coming from.
Posted 02 September 2005 - 01:45 PM
I weigh now more than I did when I was 9 months pregnant. Gross.
Im sure the meds helped the weight "settle in". And I tried to go off meds at one time for the very reason that I felt I had to loose weight. Quitting the meds sent me in a downward spiral and I eventually went back on my meds and have felt much better. I am still depressed by my weight. Big time. I've gained two clothing sizes since depression struck about 5 years ago. I have wardrobes in three sizes.
I have lost and gained so many times it is getting ridiculous. (And hard on my body too) The last time I lost enough to fit in the "real" size clothes of me was 3 1/2 years ago.
By the way, my pdoc added prozac to my wellbutrin to combat the aggressive and irritable feelings wellbutrin cause. WB worked well for my depression but put me on edge. So the prozac acts as a calming agent for the WB. It works pretty well for me. I also take a mood stabilizer. Too many meds probably...but the alternative isn't good either.
I have a HORRIBLE time making myself excercise. When I go to the gym there is no doubt I feel much, much better. But there are times when I can't make myself go. Laziness, I guess. And no self-disipline.
Geez, this topic is making me feel awful. I better close for now. Take Care, Jill
Posted 03 September 2005 - 12:24 AM
I'm so glad I posted and had the courage to talk about my situation. It feels good to talk to others like me, and I prefer to talk to women and not men, because it makes me understand better that this is not just me but a whole lot of other women. The reason I say, not men, is because although I believe men also have problems with weight and self-esteem problems relating to that, is that I believe us women have more expectations put on us than men. Like you must all know, the media. Everything on tv has to do with being thin, so much it is a problem that I can't help the fact that I feel horrible. And then I remember the days I was thin and I miss it. However, if there are any men out there that disagree with me, I won't mind hearing about it. I am willing to hear what men have to say too, although I feel that it's different. My boyfriend of two years is also overweight and he tells me "Honey, don't worry, I love you whether your thin or fat" and I'm sure he is tired of me lamenting myself, but it actually makes me upset that he says that because I don't really believe it when I see him watching shows with women naked in them. And of course, they are all thin. That just puts a damper on things for us and I have to admit that I almost broke up with him for that. I have to forgive as I know that we are not perfect but when we women have body image problems, I believe it just makes things worse.
I really loved your responses, and I am taking everything that was said into account, as I have started taking the wellbutrin and I want to know what to expect so I'm not left in the dark. I read from your comments that Wellbutrin causes aggression and hostility in some and so I have to admit that I'm a little scared, but that is what happened to me with the Effexor and some people feel fine, so I agree now that it depends on who you are. I can say that I truly understand you guys and I'm thankful for your kindness and support. I will try to learn to live with this if it has to be that way. In the meantime I am hoping that I can lose at least a little bit of weight and then I won't feel so heavy. I find the heaviness a problem too and so it makes me so lacking in energy which once I had so much of. I guess when we fall ill, we have to just look back and remember the good times and just hope that one day we'll be well again. In my condition, because it's relating to the fracture in my spine, the doctors have little hope for me except taking pills as surgery would be a risky thing. And the bone that is crushed is putting pressure on my nerves. Actually, although this problem with my back is a new diagnosis, I believe the real damage was done when my ex-husband 3 years ago slammed me against a door knob. I used to be abused, but that is the thing of the past and I hope that although he was horrible to me that maybe he is good to his new g/f as I have moved on and I'm with a great guy now. Anyways, I'm rambling on. I do that too much.
Take care. I hope to hear from you all again. And hang in there too Jill, I've been through a lot of different sized clothes too in the last little while. I hope that things get better for you. I too hate the constant changes in weight. I totally can relate to you.
Oh, and I forgot. I haven't actually read any books on weight loss yet although I probably will be doing that too soon.
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 12:47 AM
....Geez, this topic is making me feel awful....
Well, I'd thought I might move this to "Eating Disorders", but after reading it, found out I'd have to remove half of it, due to triggers! LOL! Yeah, Jill, it SHOULD make you feel awful... it makes us ALL feel awful... I'm barely in my seat, I feel so awful reading it... :(
I'm triggered left and right by it... *sigh*, but here goes...
First of all... ((((((Vera)))))), I feel for you honey, I do It's never easy gaining weight... whether it's a little, or a lot... because even getting a few pounds off is torture, I can only imagine getting a lot off. I won't mention numbers because they ARE triggering and we don't normally allow them here. If this thread was in my Eating disorders room... well, I would have axed those numbers already! LOL!!
People like me read those numbers and they're immediately on their guard thinking they need to lose those pounds for themselves... they take on those feelings... but enough about that.
Your pain is evident, and I'll pass over mine for now....
Meds are vicious sometimes... I hear you mention Zyprexa... Zyprexa, though an excellent med for what it's MADE to combat, is pure EVIL when it comes to weight gain! I, myself gained a LOT of weight in just three short weeks on it, and refused, I mean, flat out refused to stay on it. I went to my doctor and MADE him take me off it! LOL! and he did. He had no choice. I was going off it. I'm an anorexic for goodness sakes... you can't just "sneak" me that med and expect me to lie down and take it afterall, can you?
I don't THINK so.
There comes a point where your mental health WILL suffer when you've gained enough weight to affect your mental well being... that's the point where you go to your doctor and you demand that they find another avenue for your meds... something that works better for YOU... something ELSE. That's what I think.
I've done that, and it works. Eventually. Because my mental well being is in direct correlation with my weight. It just is.
I wish you luck with Wellbutrin. It IS good for losing weight, that's for sure. (and pretty good for your love life too :;): )
wishing you love and laughter,
Posted 03 September 2005 - 09:54 AM
I never experienced weight gain with any of the stabilizers, antidepressants or lithium. Then, with a new pdoc and on the verge of having a major manic episode, I was introduced to zyprexa. It worked to get me back to earth and to sleep. I saw what you gained in 3 years, I gained more than that in 5-6 months! Nothing I could do would take that weight off. I could look at a picture of food and gain weight! I used to be thin, too. The zyprexa is now a PRN med since I can recognize the warning signs before I go manic. I am currently on 2 mood stabilizers and 2 ADs. Since stopping the zyprexa, I began losing weight. After consulting with a dietician and changing my eating patterns and what I eat, I am losing the excess weight at a reasonable rate. Plus I am very active physically which also helps. I refuse to buy any new clothes until I can fit into some of my "thinner" ones (I only have two pair of jeans and several t-shirts plus sweats that I can wear). I don't work anymore so "buiness wear" is not a problem
I understand that self-image and perception of how we look. I am certain with the change to Wellbutrin will help you with your weight. If you are currently taking zyprexa, ask your pdoc for an alternative med. I know the excess weight causes a lot of physical problems. Your doc may want to really consider the health issues.
God will give you no more than you can handle. This is all a test to see if you are really ready for the good things that are going to come your way. All this pain is going to come back and make me stronger.-Clarence Clemmons 1942-2011
Everything I know, I know because I love. Leo Tolstoy War and Peace
Posted 03 September 2005 - 11:30 AM
I lost about 15 lbs from my depression, between effexor and lexapro I've gained 20 lbs since. I started Wellbutrin with lexapro because lex alone was'nt cutting the depression; I also hoped it might help me shed some pounds again.
Good news is the WB helps w/ depression and didn't increase my anxiety, bad news is I've still had to buy bigger pants. :p
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Rx's: Effexor, Lexapro, Lex/Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin, Buspar/Wellbutrin, Zoloft/Wellbutrin, Stablon, Cymbalta, Remeron, Nuvigil, and amoxapine in various combinations. Oh, and Xanax and trazodone from time to time.
Posted 03 September 2005 - 08:04 PM
Thank you again. I'll let you know if the Wellbutrin begins to give me some weight loss.
Posted 04 September 2005 - 12:11 PM
You may be having some side effects from the WB. If they continue or get worse, let your pdoc know. Also, it will take 4-6 weeks for WB to really begin to act on your mood. I was only on WB for a couple of months and it didn't work for me. I was still on zyprexa at the time, so i experienced no weight loss. It did curb my appetite a little which I think that's how it affects your weight.
I think the issue with the drug manufacturers is to give relief for people with mental illnesses not look at the weight gain or other side effects (unless the effects are really detrimental). Not everyone will suffer from side effects or weight gain. Like I didn't gain weight from any of my previous or current meds until I started zyprexa. I'm 3" or so taller than you but I am probably much heavier. I have no idea what size I actually wear. lol Since I've began to lose weight, my blood pressure has gone back to the normal range. My joints don't hurt as bad, either. My immune system is way down because I am not in contact with many people. My biggest fear is catching a cold because it will blossom into something worse. I hope your cold gets better soon.
You might consider what you eat during the day. If you eat chips, cookies, etc, replace them with fruit or veggies. That's partly what I did. I don't eat any snack foods at all (I was a junk food junkie). Since talking to the dietician, I am eating better which is helping with the weight loss. Sure, I have the cravings for junk. I have an occasional candy bar or some ice cream. The hard thing for me is eating 3 meals/day. I am one of those who eats once a day. Old habits are hard to break.
God will give you no more than you can handle. This is all a test to see if you are really ready for the good things that are going to come your way. All this pain is going to come back and make me stronger.-Clarence Clemmons 1942-2011
Everything I know, I know because I love. Leo Tolstoy War and Peace
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