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Espiral: Tactile Vision.
What's going on in Ana's head? Something has started to go wrong with her.
Tim Miner was the best help while translating this story.
Espiral: New Girl.
Meet Agatha and get prepared to change the way you see cute girls.
Nachie Castro helped me with the translation of this story, he's a great dude.
Espiral: Jordi Beltrán does New York.
This story was conceived directly in English though it has some Spanish, Catalan and even Japanese in it. Jim McCann helped me in the translation, and he's great too.
Espiral: Polen.
A one page story, just an experiment.
Espiral Christmas.
I've been doing Espiral stories for Christmas the last 16 years, they're a bit out of continuity but they let me get back to my favorite characters.
2012 Jordi's story was corrected by Nick Lowe.
2011 Alicia's story was corrected by Nachie Castro.
2010&2009 Corrected by Jim McCann.
If you can read Spanish...
These stories happen between "Jordi does New York" and "The New Girl".
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Who's Been Called In As "Experts" To Talk Birth Control On Cable News?
Who's been called in as "experts" on cable news to discuss the current debate over birth control? More men than women, that's who. Across all the networks, 91 men appeared to talk about the birth control debate, while only 55 women appeared on-air. The greatest disparity was at the Fox stations, but the "liberal"-leaning network of MSNBC didn't do much better. When the debate primarily affects women's lives — in this case, their very bodies — more female voices need to be heard. Shame on these networks for allowing guys, whatever their opinion, a greater voice in the debate. [Think Progress]


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Carnival Pride - USA: Carnival Pride Cruise Review by Chris
Overall Member Rating
Carnival Pride - USA
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Embarkation: Los Angeles
To begin with, we wanted to watch the NFL playoff game once on board the ship, however, the bartender at the sports bar wanted to watch college basketball and refused to change the channel for us - nice customer service, we watched it in our stateroom.
Dining evening one was a disaster. Couples next to us were receiving dessert before we received our appetizers. Waiter/staff had no manners, served the men first, ladies last. By the time we got our food, approximately 3 hours had passed and I had still not received dessert, though the other three at the table had. The Maitre D' did move us to a new section where we did receive excellent service on the couple occasions we dined at the main dining room.
That brings us to food quality. Our own waitress best More summarized the food when she called it "gourmet fast food." We were not pleased except for the captain's dinner - the prime rib and lobster that night was exceptional. Otherwise, it seems poor quality food and an excessive use of "leftovers" for the next nights meal, for example, lobster on captain's night, funky lobster bisque on the next night, and so on.
It seems with the addition of David's Supper Club on this ship, you have to pay for a good meal. Our one night at David's was exquisite - it was the kind of food that used to be served in the main dining room, you may obtain it if you get a reservation and you pay Carnival's "nominal" fee of $25 per person, and extra $30 if you would like some caviar, and of course pay more for your drinks! However, as said, the food is exceptional!
The grill was very good, but who wants to eat hot dogs and hamburgers every day on a cruise - pizza kitchen as well was good.
Do you like pictures - then this cruise is for you! Never have I had so many cameras in my face throughout a vacation. Every time you look your picture is snapped and is available for sail. Don't try to take your pictures to far from where they hang though, if you do you will be accused of stealing them as we were and yelled at by a crew member. We quickly tore up and discarded our photos instead of paying the "nominal" fee of $20 per 8x10. But don't worry, you can also purchase a video tape of the whole cruise where your picture will also show up about 100 times! ANOTHER NOMINAL FEE APPLIES!
I'm not all negative though - the ship was beautiful in decoration. The suite was very nice. Our dining room staff was exceptional, our cabin steward was exceptional as well. The ports were beautiful and you had plenty of time (our best meals were bought in port)!
In my comment card to Carnival, I suggested they change their slogan from "fun ships" to "what else can we sell you" - Everything about this cruise seemed to be marketing from the pictures to the fact that to join their raffle for merchandise, you had to visit all of Carnival's recommended shops in port and get them to sign off on your raffle entry! What a crock - the big jewelry stores in Mazatlan and Cabo pay Carnival to promote their stores. Wait, did I mention the Bingo? $10 for one game? $20 for three tickets on the 5-game bingo. Jackpot money did not come close to the amount brought in for game cards! Less
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RE: Early French Handwriting
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- Thank you Joyce for accepting my apology.
I would leave it there but I noticed that in my last message I did not word
one sentence correctly and so it did not give full credit to Joyce's
contribution to the last Quebec SIG meeting that I attended. I said
"Although I did not attend, I know from the last Quebec SIG meeting she had
valuable experiences and insight to offer me as well as the others in
attendance." It sounded like I did not attend the last SIG meeting and so
did not fully know what value she contributed. What I meant was "Although I
did not attend Joyce's talk on Monday night, I know from the last Quebec SIG
meeting that I did attend, Joyce had experiences and insight that were
valuable to me as well as others who attended that meeting."
I certainly do not know it all and have learned most of what I do know from
others and am still open to learning from other people who may be newer to
this pursuit than me. This old dog can learn new tricks. I have now learned
some valuables lessons from Joyce in how to show respect and not discourage
her or others from offering what they know at the meetings, on this list or
in any other forum.
Xenia Stanford
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...] On Behalf
Of J. Metcalfe
Sent: October 8, 2008 11:04 AM
To: dist-gen@...; Xenia Stanford
Subject: RE: Early French Handwriting
Hi Xenia,
Thank you for your wonderful apology. It is gladly and whole-heartedly
accepted. Again, I am sorry for my poor choice of words that also set us
off on this regrettable tangent.
All the best,
--- On Wed, 10/8/08, Xenia Stanford <president@...> wrote:
> From: Xenia Stanford <president@...>
> Subject: RE: Early French Handwriting
> To: "'J. Metcalfe'" <roots938@...>, dist-gen@...
> Received: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 12:59 PM
> Hi Joyce and all,
> I wish to apologize to Joyce for my arrogant know it all
> messages that
> served to discredit her for a talk I did not attend, so for
> which I have no
> knowledge of what she said or did not say there. I
> thoughtlessly jumped in
> without properly stating that I was not in attendance and
> so my remarks were
> off the cuff.
> Although I did not intend to discredit her or devalue her
> advice, I realize
> that is how it came out and I am truly sorry.
> I too hope the unnamed gentleman and others try the
> website. Thank you Joyce
> for pointing it out. Another confession, I never visited
> the website before
> jumping into the discussion publicly. Also I was the one
> who should have
> taken the discussion off the list after seeing how my
> message came across to
> Joyce and probably to the rest of you. I should not have
> subjected those of
> you on this list to any of this discussion. My bad all
> around.
> I hope Joyce will forgive me and we can once again at least
> someday go back
> to our previous state of friendliness. I know I don't
> deserve it, but I hope
> Joyce will be the better woman and forgive me. I also hope
> it is not the
> last time she gives a talk. Although I did not attend, I
> know from the last
> Quebec SIG meeting she had valuable experiences and insight
> to offer me as
> well as the others in attendance.
> I know I will certainly strive to lose my know it all
> attitude and treat
> others with respect. Sometimes I must admit I just jump in
> to save the day
> when there is no saving necessary.
> With sincere apologies to Joyce and all of you,
> Xenia Stanford
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J. Metcalfe [mailto:roots938@...]
> Sent: October 8, 2008 8:19 AM
> To: dist-gen@...; Xenia Stanford
> Subject: RE: Early French Handwriting
> Hi everyone on this list,
> Before this thread is, I hope, allowed to just die, there
> are three
> apologies I would like to make publicly:
> 1) To the unnamed gentlemen to whom my initial post on
> this thread was
> addressed and intended - I'm sorry my original post to
> you initiated this
> catastrophe and I hope you will still consider
> investigating the URL I
> posted relative to your question. It is, in my opinion, a
> very good
> website.
> 2) To Diane Granger - I'm sorry to forgetting and
> resorting to using
> quotation marks. It is a bad habit that I will have to
> work harder to
> break.
> 3) To Xenia - I'm sorry to using the phrase "rip
> into." It was harsh and
> only served to exacerbate the situation.
> Joyce
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I think point guards do affect the game, but at some point it starts to become diminishing returns into the total impact of the game, I don't know it's a tough question. I'm a sucker for point guards because my favorite thing to do when playing ball is setting people up to score, so I lean towards liking them more. Like I've said since page 1, Paul's evolution as a creator over the last 15-20 games is what has moved him in front of Kyrie for me, in just my humblest of opinions, and by a slight margin. Heck in February, they are averaging the same amount of assists. Kyrie is the better scorer. Paul is the much better defender. Paul is the better rebounder, but Kyrie is not bad on the boards for a point.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Like has been said multiple times, it's just amazing we're able to actually discuss Paul alongside Kyrie right now. Never would have guessed that four months ago. Kyrie is still my favorite young player in the league that is not on the P's and it's amazing to have a guy that can stand in the same breath as him.


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Man Stabbed To Death In Front Of Coshocton Bar
An 18 year old was killed early Sunday morning following a stabbing outside a bar.
Coshocton County sheriff's deputies identified the victim as Matthew D. Gadfield. Authorities told 10TV News that Gadfield was stabbed during a fight near the Cedar Street Inn just after 12 a.m. Sunday.
Gadfield was taken by paramedics to Coshocton Hospital, where he died.
A witness told 10TV News that someone jumped Gadfield outside the Coshocton bar after the two of them had been turned away at the door. Skylor McCoy said he grabbed the person responsible, but then let go when he heard Gadfield did not have a pulse.
Deputies took a suspect into custody near the scene.
McCoy said his friend was supposed to graduate from Coshocton High School this spring. He said Gadfield had aspired to be a mixed martial arts fighter.
"I just lost a best friend and probably the worst thing that ever happened to me," McCoy said.
McCoy said that he believed the stabbing stemmed from a previous fight between Gadfield and the suspect.
Authorities would not name the suspect or discuss any possible motive until charges were officially filed.
The sheriff's office indicated that was scheduled to happen on Monday.
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"Saw VII" wants to tease fans through the horror by releasing a creepy teaser poster. Though it does not capture any bloody scene from the film, the image is quite disturbing as it gives a close look at an eye whose eyelid seems to be pulled off. The said San Diego Comic Con invitation artwork was first debuted by Shockya.com before Teaser Trailer gets the untagged version.
"Saw VII" which is also known as "Saw 3D" will see a group of Jigsaw survivors who gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror, when a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy. Tobin Bell will return to reprise his role as serial killer John Kramer with Sean Patrick Flanery playing Dagen.
Principal photography for the sixth "Saw" film began in early February under the direction of "Saw VI" director Kevin Greutert. Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, who have written "Saw IV", "Saw V" and "Saw VI", once again team up for the next installment, which is aimed to hit 3-D theaters on October 22.


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With Antonio Allen set to start at one side at cornerback for the New York Jets on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, it doesn't appear that they will have Dee Milliner ready for the game.
Milliner has been out since August 10 with a high ankle sprain; an injury that had a 3-4 week recovery time, and while his ankle is slowly starting to make progress, head coach Rex Ryan didn't want to commit to Milliner playing on Sunday against the Raiders.
"I never want to rule a guy out, but let's hope he practices soon," Ryan said. "He's been away for a little while. I'd like to see him practice, obviously. But I'm not going to say he for sure will not play until we get further along (in the week). I know he's pushing hard, but the fact that he's not even limited is a little bit of a concern."
Even if Milliner practiced this late in the week, it's not common for a player to simply play after a month away from the team, especially coming off an injury like a high ankle sprain and play a demanding position like cornerback. Despite the unlikelihood that Milliner will play on Sunday, he did say on Wednesday that his ankle is getting better and said he's feeling good.
"It's doing good," Milliner said of his ankle. "I've been running, moving around some more. I'm just doing what the trainers tell me to do. I've been moving around pretty good. I've still got a little bit (of pain) there, but not like it was," he said. "I can be able to move around without pain."
As mentioned before, Allen will start on one side and with Milliner unlikely to play, Darrin Walls will probably get the starting nod on the other side; Dimitri Patterson could have been penciled in to be the starter if not for him going AWOL on the team during the preseason and being released this past month.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- No sniffles, no coughs, no watery eyes.
Patriots fans can breathe easy now that Tom Brady is back at practice
"Doing very well, thank you," the quarterback who will lead New England into the AFC championship game said Thursday.
Brady was removed from the injury report one day after being a no-show at practice because of illness. And teammates weren't concerned that the lost time would affect him Sunday against the Denver Broncos.
"The most important thing is that he's healthy and that he's ready to go," running back Shane Vereen said. "He's been doing this for a long time, so he's the last one that I'm really worried about."
The 14-year veteran has been nursing a cold for a while. He showed signs of it four days before the Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 43-22 in an AFC divisional-round game last Saturday night.
"A little bit," he said then, "but I'll live."
Special teams captain Matthew Slater, whose locker is next to Brady's, smiled when asked Thursday if he was worried that Brady might be contagious.
"I didn't put up a barrier. I think he's feeling better," Slater said. "We've got to keep everybody healthy. It's the cold and flu season."
Brady wouldn't say what his illness was -- "It was nothing. I feel great. Nothing at all." -- and didn't think his one-day absence would set him back.
"We've been at it for a while now," he said. "I've played a lot of football over the whole season."
Lately, that's involved handing the ball off more than throwing it. In the last three games, all wins, the Patriots (13-4) have averaged 41 rushes for 214 yards and 25 passes for 153 yards. For the first time in three seasons, Brady has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three consecutive games.
But that's not how the three-time Super Bowl champion measures success.
"I think it's just about winning," Brady said. "If we need to throw for 500 yards, hopefully we can do that. If we need to throw for 50 yards, I'll throw for 50 yards. As long as we win and whatever it takes for us to score more points than the other team, that's what we have to do."
They'll probably have to score a lot.
The Broncos (14-3) set an NFL record this season with 606 points. That's 37.9 per game. The Patriots, dealing all season with injuries to key players and a developing passing game, averaged 27.8. But they did beat the Broncos in the 11th game, 34-31 in overtime, after trailing 24-0 at halftime.
The Patriots turned the ball over on their first three possessions in that game but won on Stephen Gostkowski's field goal after a punt hit Denver's Tony Carter and New England recovered.
"However the game ebbs and flows, I think we have to be prepared to just play for 60 minutes," Brady said. "You're not going to play 30 minutes against this team and then think you have it all figured out. They're going to change, we're going to change."
And if he's not feeling well? It shouldn't make a difference.
The day before the AFC championship game in January 2005, Brady had a sore throat and a fever of 103. Then he had the highest passer rating (130.5) in his eight playoff games to that point, all victories. He completed 14 of 21 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-27 win at Pittsburgh, where the temperature was 11 degrees with a wind chill of minus-1.
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The cruise had seemed like a very bad idea right from the start. A close friend of mine had arranged for me to go on this four-day cruise to Mexico. That 'close' friend was to be with me but opted out at the last moment due to some scheduling conflicts at work; I was on my own.
To make things seem worse, the ship was packed with wild screaming recent high school 'grads'; there was a ton of them and they all seemed to be intent on getting as drunk as possible, as soon as possible.
The one thing that did turn out well was my cabin; it seems the cruise line had accidentally booked too many of the teens and had to upgrade me to a suite, complete with a working window, the suite being far above the waterline.
The cruise began very early in the morning, the first day fairly uneventful. Breakfast was followed by lunch, followed by dinner, followed by a midnight snack. Food was offered almost 24 hours around the clock it seemed. The next day was a little different though. As I was alone, I began to explore the ship. I am very inquisitive by nature and wanted to see everything. I wandered through the ship, climbing high and low through the various decks. At one point I seemed to have far strayed off the 'beaten path' because I was in a very deserted area of the ship. It was very quiet there and I stopped to enjoy the silence. Suddenly a voice said, "Hi, how'd you find my 'secret' spot?"
I was stunned, before me sat this incredibly beautiful young man. He was nude and made no attempt to hide himself. He was literally gorgeous. His body was tanned and very lean. I stammered, "I, I, I kind of got lost."
He laughed and said; "I found this place yesterday. I can come up here and tan in the nude with none of my friends hassling me."
I was standing before him, trying not to stare. He continued, "You might join me, it's been getting kind of boring up here alone."
I am thirty-five years old and in fairly good shape, not great, but acceptable. This could be a real problem if he was underage. I asked, "How old are you?"
"Eighteen and two months."
"Are you sure? I can't be here if you're not eighteen. It wouldn't be right and would probably be against the law," I said.
He went to his shorts and pulled out his wallet. He found his license and handed it to me. Sure enough, eighteen ... and two months.
He said, "It looks like you could really use the sun." I was city-white, he was correct. "You should probably use some kind of block at first, maybe 30 SPF."
"I don't have any," I responded.
He pulled out his backpack and unloaded several tubes of sunscreen. "Here, this should work," handing me one. I applied some to my white body.
I slowly stripped, sort of standing with my back to him, embarrassed. His towel was huge and he indicated that I should lie next to him. We began a conversation. I asked him where he was from, Southern California of course. We discussed school, careers, and life in general. He started to work sex into the conversation, dropping hints and not-to-sly glances my way. I pretended not to notice what he was talking about, as I didn't want to get an erection in front of this cocky, though beautiful, young boy.
He continued however, asking me things like if the sex I had today was the same I had when I was his age. I gave him oblique answers to his questions. This didn't stop him though; the sex-talk kept on coming.
After a while I thought; 'what the fuck, he's of age and amazing looking too'.
I began to bring more detail to my answers. By then we had both sat up, our arms propping up our tanning bodies, our eyes closed as we faced the sun. The conversation was definitely heating up. I could feel my cock begin to twitch; I didn't really care. Was this actually happening to me?
I glanced over to his lap; his cock was fully hard. He had just a little patch of pubic hair, obviously shaving it to that effect. He noticed my gaze and smiled. He said, "Its cool. I know I have a nice body, look as much as you want."
He continued, "Your cock is much bigger than mine though. You're lucky." I looked down realizing my cock was also fully hard. He said, "You're getting kind of red, let me put some sunscreen on you, you didn't put enough on the first time. Just lie down."
I laid back and closed my eyes. I felt him squirt the hot lotion onto my body. He rubbed it into my legs and feet. Next came my chest, arms and hands. "We can't forget 'the package'," he said. He squirted much too much lotion on my cock and balls. "Oooops, too much. Let me rub it in." With that he grabbed my hard cock and began to stroke me, massaging my balls with the other hand. I would guess that this wasn't the first time he'd done this. He sat cross-legged next to me as he worked the lotion into my 'package'.
"Really, really nice cock," he said. He was stroking me faster now. I was getting close to coming. Suddenly I was past the point of caring when he bent down and took my cock in his mouth, continuing to stroke me. I am sure my cock expanded to twice its normal size as I exploded into his mouth. I grabbed my thighs and arched my back high, letting out a loud groan. "Hot man, really hot," he said.
Suddenly I wasn't sure if I should be there, even a little paranoid. He asked, "Can you take care of me?"
I answered, "Yes, I'd like that but not here, come to my room." I gave him the suite number as I left.
I went to my room, showered and thought 'what have I got myself into?'
In about ten minutes I heard a knock at the door; it was him of course. I pulled him into the room and then I actually stuck my head out the door and swiveled it from side to side looking for any potential witnesses.
"My turn," he laughed.
This kid was just amazing. He was incredibly beautiful, not handsome. He was also very confident for an eighteen year old. He stripped down his shorts and stood before me. I said, "I want to just look at you first."
He said, "Sounds hot, its nice to be admired."
I let my eyes wander up and down his body. It was incredible. He had that over-all-tan and that tiny patch of closely shaven pubic hair. There wasn't any fat on him either. I reached out to touch his skin. It was like silk; smooth, very smooth.
I ran my hands up his legs and back, then returned to his wonderful ass. He had turned to allow me greater access. His ass was simply perfect; with a nice curve to it and firm as only someone his age could have. I turned him around and touched his front; again perfect. I got to his cock and lightly stroked him there causing him to moan.
I said, "Look, I've never been with a man, much less someone your age. If I do something wrong, just tell me, I want to do it well."
I stroked him, watching his face, looking at his expressions to see if I was doing this right. He had his eyes closed and was slowly licking his lips and sides of his young mouth. I began to massage his balls with one hand as I stroked his cock with the other. His cock was incredibly hard, a benefit of youth.
There was still a great deal of lotion on his body, so I got my hand oily and began to massage his little asshole. The lotion allowed one of my fingers to easily slip up his young hole. He was getting shaky and held the top of my head for support.
I could feel him stiffen and I plunged my mouth over his cock. He shot jet after jet of boy-cum into my mouth. I swallowed it all.
"Wow, you did great."
On the day before, I had obtained several bottles of cold Mexican beer. The bottles were still chilling in the bathroom sink, covered with chipped ice. I went to the sink and retrieved two. There was an opener screwed to the cabinet, so I snapped the two beers open, handing him one.
We sat with our feet propped up on the window's edge, sipping the cold beer. God I felt good.
We finished the beer when he said, "Want some ass play?"
I gulped, almost choking on the beer. "OK, lead me through it."
He lay down on the bed and pulled a pillow beneath his hips. This caused that beautiful young ass to poke up at a perfect angle. "Lick me for a while," he asked.
I got between his smooth legs, pushing them apart. I pulled his firm ass cheeks apart and began to lick his hot young hole. The smell of him was intoxicating; almost a musky scent. I actually got my nose close and inhaled deeply before going back to licking him. I could feel his asshole begin to twitch. It seemed to be getting more relaxed. "Put some sunscreen on your hands," he directed.
I found a tube and squirted some on my fingers. I worked his asshole, stretching it, getting it loose. "Do me," he said.
I got on my knees behind him and guided my now-very-thick cock into his young hole. He pushed back against me making my entrance much quicker. Soon my entire cock was inside of him, my pubic hair against his body. I reached under and took hold of his hips and begin to fuck this young man. He was moaning and turned his head to face me, indicating his need to be kissed. I put my mouth on his, our tongues intertwined.
He suddenly arched his back and shot cum onto the bed. I hadn't even touched his cock, but my fucking had set him off! The site of that cum was too much and I erupted into his guts.
"Oh man, oh man," I said, collapsing onto him.
After resting for a bit, I got two more beers for us. I asked, "Any chance your sneaky little butt could spend the last two days of the cruise in my suite?"
"No sweat man, done deal."
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Fund managers - Why the best might be the worst: On the evolutionary vigor of risk-seeking behavior
This article explores the influence of competitive conditions on the evolutionary fitness of different risk preferences. As a practical example, the professional competition between fund managers is considered. To explore how different settings of competition parameters, the exclusion rate and the exclusion interval, affect individual investment behavior, an evolutionary model is developed. Using a simple genetic algorithm, two attributes of virtual fund managers evolve: the share of capital invested in a risky asset and the amount of excessive risk accepted, where a positive value of the latter parameter points to an inefficient investment portfolio. The simulation experiments illustrate that the influence of competitive conditions on investment behavior and attitudes towards risk is significant. What is alarming is that intense competitive pressure generates risk-seeking behavior and undermines the predominance of the most skilled. In these conditions, evolution does not necessarily select managers with efficient portfolios. These results underline the institutional need for the creation of a competitive framework in which risk-taking does not provide an evolutionary advantage per se, and indicate measures on how to achieve this.
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University of Phoenix Stadium (map it)
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Year Opened: 2006
Capacity: 63,400
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University of Phoenix Stadium, which opened its doors in August 2006, is home to the NFL�s Cardinals, as well as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, and many other events throughout the year. �It is easily the most state-of-the-art sports facility in Arizona, and arguably one of the best in the NFL and the country. �The total cost for building the stadium ended up being $455 million. It seats 63,400 for Cardinals regular season games, but can be expanded to 72,200 for playoff games, the Fiesta Bowl, and other huge events. �It has also played host to Super Bowl XLII, and the 2011 BCS National Championship Game (which holds the stadium�s attendance record at 78,603). �Super Bowl XLIX will be played here in 2015.
The stadium, which I think looks like a big spaceship that crash landed in the middle of the desert, is supposed to be in the shape of a barrel cactus, representative of the typical Arizona landscape. �UPS has a retractable roof, which is much needed for the Cardinals. �It also features the first fully retractable field. �On non-game days, the field is moved outside of the stadium so that the natural grass can receive the sunlight it would not get if left inside the stadium.
Even though the Cardinals may not be a top-tier franchise in the NFL, University of Phoenix Stadium is definitely a top-tier NFL stadium.
The FANFARE scale is our metric device for rating each stadium experience. It covers the following:
Each area is rated from 0 to 5 stars with 5 being the best. The overall composite score is the "FANFARE Score".
University of Phoenix Stadium has many food options all along the main concourse and the upper concourse. There are vendors on both sidelines, and some in the endzone area as well. "Red Dogs" has the most typical stadium food. Hot dogs are $5 or $6, as well as sodas. You can get a hamburger or chicken tender combo meal, which each come with chips and a small drink for $10.
"Pizzaz" offers Papa John's pizzas for about $6 per serving. And "Gridiron Grill" offers a lot of options for those who are looking for something a little different. They have the same items as "Red Dogs", as well as chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, barbeque beef, and a lot more. All of these items are $8 and up. UPS is a Coca-Cola serving stadium.
The upper concourse has all of the same stuff, along with a barbeque stand that sells all kinds of different brisket and pork sandwiches, all for around $8. The lines for Pizzaz tend to be shorter than the lines for any of the other concession stands.
There are carts set up all around the stadium, offering a wide variety of treats and drinks. In addition to everything that's found at the main concession stands, there are Mexican stands, craft beer, dessert options, and a few other small things. Everything at these stands are in the same price range of $6-$12.
In the south endzone, there is a catering station set up for all fans. It's more of a buffet-style serving, and has more high-end food. It does cost more, but if you're looking for something different than your typical stadium food, this is an area you need to check out.
In the lower level of the south endzone is the Bud Light Game Zone. You can buy tickets to access this area for $30. There's food, drinks, and even pool tables for people that are looking for an alternative to traditional tailgating.
The stadium itself is incredible visually, both inside and out. In the north endzone, there are the two NFC West Division Championship banners (2008 and 2009), and the 2008 NFC Conference Championship banner. Behind those banners is a mural of Cardinals legends. The south endzone is the "Redzone", where there are removable stands because the playing surface moves out that direction so it can get sun during the week. Starting 3 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, the Bud Light Game Zone is open in this area.
Most fans enter the stadium through gate 3, which is the north entrance. Just outside the stadium is the "Flight Deck", where fans can enjoy some pregame food and drinks without having to enter the stadium. You can also win free prizes throughout the day before the game.
After entering the stadium, you enter on the main concourse. For fans going to the upper concourse, there are escalators and elevators on each side to take you up there. The upper concourse does not allow access to the other side through the south end, so either use the escalator on your side or make sure to use the north endzone walkway on the upper concourse. That upper walkway also has a team shop, and a DJ along with various concession stands for fans walking through there. There are also team shops found throughout both concourses called the "AZone".
The logo at midfield faces the west stands, and the Cardinals bench is on the west sideline. The seats that are closest to the sideline aren't very close to the field of play at all, to allow for NFL camera crews to move stuff around. The north endzone seats are the closest to the playing field. Those seats come right down almost to the goalpost.
The north endzone scoreboard and video board are very small, but the south one is much larger and easier to read and see. This makes sense because the majority of the seats in the stadium face the south endzone. Out of town scores are shown on banner scoreboards in each corner of the stadium throughout the game.
The concourses are very easy to get around. There is a lot of space between the seating area and the concession stands and restrooms. Both sides of the stadium are almost identical with what they offer fans as far as amenities, but when the roof is open, the sun does shine on a huge chunk of the east side for most of the game.
There are tons of suites in University of Phoenix Stadium. The club seating areas cost anywhere between $455 and $185 depending on location. There is also a public Wifi network available in the stadium, but it doesn't work too well. Also, cell phone service cuts in and out from the second you park on a gameday all the way through the game.
University of Phoenix Stadium was the central piece of the City of Glendale's sports arenas project. That expansion of the city included the building of: Jobing.com Arena, Camelback Ranch, and UOP Stadium. They have turned the entire Glendale chunk of the Loop 101 into a booming entertainment district.
Right across the street from the stadium on the west side is Sportsman's Park, where most of the tailgating occurs prior to Cardinals games. There is a stage set up for pregame concerts and entertainment, as well as tons and tons of tents set up by the fans. There's tailgating everywhere though, not just at Sportsman's Park.
Just north of the stadium is Westgate City Center, which offers an enormous amount of dining and shopping choices before and after the game. Some of the food choices include: Margaritaville, McFadden's, Saddle Ranch, Hell's Half Acre, and so much more. On gamedays though, it is much more difficult to get to because all of the parking lots in the area are changed from the regular free parking to pass specific and paid lots for the game and tailgaters.
The closest general public parking lot is located at the Tanger Outlet Mall, which is in between the Loop 101 and Westgate City Center. Here you'll find even more shops and places to eat before and after the game. If you park at the outlet mall, you receive a $10 off coupon for any store, so it sort of balances out the parking cost.
Arizona is full of transplanted fans from all over the country, and this is most apparent at Cardinals games. When you go to a Cardinals game, you may think you're actually at the visiting team's stadium based on the jerseys you see. Sure you'll see Cardinals fans all over Arizona simply because the NFL dominates any other sport right now. I've been to a couple of Cardinals games now in recent years, one against the Lions and one against the Colts. Both times, the stadium was almost half blue and half red as far as jerseys go. Having the crowd split 50/50 makes for an interesting dynamic though since there is always a large group of fans cheering no matter what happens. The Cardinals do enjoy a little bit of a homefield advantage, but not a big one.
UOP Stadium is located just east of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Fwy, in between the Bethany Home and Glendale Rd. exits. There are parking lots that require passes that are off of these exits, as well as the ones just north (Northern Ave.) and south (Camelback Rd.). There are electronic signs all along the 101 clearly telling you where to get off for which color pass you have. The signs don't tell you where to go if you don't have a parking pass though.
If you don't have a specific parking pass, the best option is to get off at Glendale and park at the Tanger Outlets. You will want to stay in the right lane when you get on to Glendale to get in this lot, even though the line is really long and slow moving. This parking lot is $10, and there are signs for it once you get on Glendale Ave. There is also a parking garage option near the Renaissance Hotel, but that costs $20. It may be worth it early in the year when it's still hot out, but not when the weather is really nice. It's not much closer to the stadium than the open air lot either, and it's more difficult to get out of.
The security checks are outside of the main entrance gates, but are not close to where they check the tickets. This is good for people without bags because they can skip the bag check and not be delayed by it. It's also nice that they do the bag check this way with the new NFL bag policy, because fans are still somewhat close to their car in case they have to go back. Some parking attendants all along the walk from the parking lots to the stadium also tell people if their bags will be allowed in or not.
The entire concourse is lined along the outside by either concession stands or restrooms, so you are never too far away from either one. And with the concession stands having so many cashiers, the lines for food never get too long. The bathrooms are enormous as well. The interior design of the stadium is very fan friendly. The lower and upper concourses have field views, though they are limited. Both endzones have tons of room where you can just stand and watch the game, and many people take advantage of this.
The Cardinals do not offer any tickets below $30, so it can be pricey to bring the family to see a game. You can find the entire pricing and seating chart here.
Also with food prices inside the stadium being fairly high, game day could cost a small fortune. University of Phoenix Stadium is by far the nicest and most modern venue in Arizona though, so everyone should go at least once. It's worth it to walk around the entire stadium, inside and out, just to see all the bells and whistles.
Going to a Cardinals game is a great experience for any football fan. There's lots of tailgating in all of the surrounding parking lots, including Sportsman's Park on the west side of the stadium. The retractable roof provides comfort for the fans in any weather. In the beginning of the season it's typically closed, but then as it starts to cool down, the Cardinals can choose to make the stadium open air.
The design of the stadium is definitely unique. The open concourse in the endzones is good for fans that choose to stand and watch the games. The exterior design is definitely one that people will remember either good or bad. It also makes it very easy to find, being visible for miles and miles along the 101. The buildup of the surrounding area has been great to see too. The Coyotes were the first to move out to Glendale when Jobing.com opened, and it was the only thing around then. No shopping center, no hotels, just the arena and the freeway. Now, there are the Cardinals, as well as Dodgers and White Sox Spring Training, and all of the restaurants and shops that one can think of. In the fall, the Glendale Desert Dogs play at Camelback Ranch, but do not play on Sundays. So if you're staying in Glendale for a couple of days, it's worth it to check them out, or the Coyotes.
In the upper concourse of the north endzone, you can find the Cardinals Hall of Fame, which has information on all the legends that have been honored by the team. Also, on the wall of the lower concourse in the southeast corner, there's pictures of the stadium as it was being built. Each level of the stadium also has its own theme of Arizona, portrayed in murals. The upper concourse is the sky, honoring the observatories throughout the state. The other levels feature the state's rivers, mountains, canyons and deserts.
The Cardinals have a ring of honor, which features players such as Dan Dierdorf, Ernie Nevers, Aeneas Williams, and of course the late Pat Tillman. Tillman is a legend in Arizona, having played his entire football career in Sun Devil Stadium as a member of Arizona State and the Cardinals. His story is well known to most, leaving the Cardinals to join the Army Rangers after 9/11, and then being killed in action, followed by enormous amounts of controversy and conspiracy surrounding his death. His legacy lives on at University of Phoenix Stadium, as well as the entire Phoenix area. There is a statue in his honor at UPS and Sun Devil Stadium, and the plaza that surrounds the stadium is named Pat Tillman Freedom Plaza. Each spring, the Pat Tillman Foundation puts on Pat's Run, which occurs at Arizona State.
You really do have to see this place to believe it. Everything is so spacious, so modern and so clean. It is obvious that fan comfort was a top priority after the many years the franchise spent at Sun Devil Stadium. Every sports fan should make the trip to Glendale in the coming years to see University of Phoenix Stadium. It is a truly one-of-a-kind place. A modern marvel.
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Rising out of the Arizona desert, the University of Phoenix Stadium dwarfs the landscape. The architects who designed the venue describe its unique shape as a representation of a barrel cactus indigenous to the area. From a fan's perspective it more closely resembles a space ship from the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind with its metallic silver facade.
Built in 2006, the University of Phoenix Stadium is home to the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals and the home of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl for college football. Besides sporting events, the stadium is also home to several conventions and special events.
Located in Glendale, Arizona just west of Phoenix, the University of Phoenix Stadium is easily accessed via the Loop 101 North freeway and sits adjacent to Jobing.Com Arena, home of the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes. The football and hockey venues anchor the area and are clearly seen just east of the freeway.
Tailgating is allowed and encouraged. Fans are requested to take one parking spot for each vehicle with tents up to 10'x10' allowed. Charcoal grills are not permitted in the stadium parking facilities although gas or propane can be used.
Besides the parking facilities, the stadium also features expansive lawn areas that are suitable for tailgating. The largest of these is Sportsman's Park and is home to the largest tailgating party on property. Before every game tailgaters at the park compete to be named tailgater of the game.
The University of Phoenix Stadium has a capacity of 63,400 permanent seats in a football configuration. This seating capacity can be expanded to 72,200 with the addition of temporary seats in the end zones and upper decks.
There are several unique features at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The venue itself has a retractable roof opening over the playing surface. The outside panels of the stadium are made up of alternating silver metal and glass. The metal reflects the desert sun and reduces cooling requirements. The glass panels allow sunlight into the stadium and give the fans a scenic view of the surrounding area.
The playing surface is natural grass. The grass and soil are four feet deep and sit in a rectangular box. The box sits atop 76 railroad wheels allowing the entire playing surface to roll along railroad tracks. This allows the grass to be moved outside. The turf tray weighs an impressive 18.9 million pounds and is moved 741 feet via electrical motors at 1/8 miles per hour.
Sight lines are extremely good from all angles and the seats have adequate leg room to accommodate larger fans. The seats face directly down to the playing surface meaning there may be times when you have to turn left or right to see the action. The seats have adequate space left and right to allow this without invading the personal space of the fan next to you.
Overall the University of Phoenix Stadium is an engineering marvel and a great place to enjoy a game. It is not just the local fans who rave about this facility. Recently Sports Illustrated rated this stadium as the best new venue of the 2000 decade. Whether it is football, soccer, basketball, or any of the other countless events staged within its walls you are sure to enjoy your experience at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Went to a Cardinals game last December and I love this place. We were half way up in the upper deck at the goal line but still had a great view of the game.
Not a bad drive from Scottsdale but traffic was a nightmare after the game.
Usuall food choices a "jumbo" hot dog looked pretty average to me.but the beer sold in the stands was great.
University of Phoenix Stadium, which opened its doors in August 2006, is home to the NFL�s Cardinals, as well as the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, and many other events throughout the year. It is easily the most state-of-the-art sports facility in Arizona, and arguably one of the best in the NFL and the country. The total cost for building the stadium ended up being 455 million dollars. It seats 63,400 for Cardinals regular season games, but can be expanded to 72,200 for playoff games, the Fiesta Bowl, and other huge events. It has also played host to Super Bowl XLII, and the 2011 BCS National Championship Game (which holds the stadium�s attendance record at 78,603). Super Bowl XLIX will be played here in 2015.
The stadium, which I think looks like a big spaceship that crash landed in the middle of the desert, is supposed to be in the shape of a barrel cactus, representative of the typical Arizona landscape. UPS has a retractable roof, which was much needed for the Cardinals. It also features the first fully retractable field. On non-game days, the field is moved outside of the stadium so that the natural grass can receive the sunlight it would not get if left inside the stadium.
Even though the Cardinals may not be a top-tier team in the NFL, University of Phoenix Stadium is definitely a top-tier NFL stadium.
Food trucks outside the stadium offer some good alternatives to the usual, such as fresh grilled cheese sandwiches and big hamburgers. Inside, walk around and read about the history of the team and the building, as well as some all-time greats, as there are displays on both levels.
Staff are very friendly, and quick to escort you out if you are not on your best behaviour. Park for free at Kellis High School and take a shuttle bus (or walk). Tickets always available at the box office, but there is a legal scalping area where you can negotiate with many sellers.
The place is big and there isn't much atmosphere compared to some cozier indoor venues, but it is still worth visiting to see one of the country's most impressive architectural achievements.
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A lovely filled cookie from an old newspaper clipping. Roll some out for your family gatherings or for story time with a glass of icy cold milk. Chilling time not included in preparation time.
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- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
Plum Filling
- 1 lb fresh plum, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
- egg, lightly beaten
- sugar
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- To make the filling: Place plums, sugar and butter in saucepan; cook over low heat until juices flow.
- Heat to boil; simmer 3 minutes or until plums are tender when pierced.
- Add cornstarch/water mixture and cook until mixture is clear and thickened; stir in lemon juice and set aside to cool.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Cream butter and sugars.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla; stir in sifted dry ingredients.
- Chill dough one hour.
- Preheat oven to 400F and spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Roll dough on floured board to 1/8" thickness; cut into 3 1/2" circles.
- Work with only a portion of dough at a time for ease of handling.
- Cut a 1" hole in middle of half of the circles.
- Put 2 tablespoons plum filling on center of the other half of the circles.
- Top with holed circle and crimp edges decoratively with a fork.
- Arrange on a cookie sheet.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden; cool on rack.


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Growth from January to March was 8.2% compared with a year earlier. But the figure was lower than forecast and down from 10.4% the previous three months.
Analysts, however, remained upbeat because of the global economic recovery and the recent good monsoon seasons.
Agriculture accounts for about 25% of total gross domestic product (GDP) and crops are at record levels.
As a result, economic growth in the past fiscal year, which runs from March to March, was 8.2% - the fastest expansion in 15 years.
However, the boom may increase pressure on the central bank to raise borrowing costs, analysts said.
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The much improved agricultural sector - driven by a good monsoon season - has helped boost consumer spending among the more than 600 million people who rely on the land for their living.
According to the statistical office, agricultural production rose 10.5% in the first quarter.
Analysts are expecting farm output to dip in coming months and the first quarter figure compares with growth of 16.5% in the previous three months.
"The farm sector has done exceptionally well in the 2003-2004," said Manas Paul, chief economist at Securities Trading Corporation of India. "But in the next year, it might not be possible to sustain this growth level."
Other sectors are expected to take up the slack and performed well during the first quarter.
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Manufacturing output increased 7.6% from the previous year; while financing, insurance and real estate services saw growth of 8.5% - helped by lower borrowing costs.
The economy also got a lift from an increasing number of tourists, pushing expansion to 14% in the trade, hotels, transport and communication industries.
"Growth in the current year is likely to be driven by the manufacturing sector," said Kishlaya Patak of Standard Chartered Bank.
Mr Patak said he expects the economy to expand by 7% in coming fiscal year, a view that is echoed by many of his peers.


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CODY Harris is legally blind, but when he was woken by the smoke detector at 5.30am, he set about rescuing his family from the burning Townsville home.
Cody, 10, is the winner of the Child of Courage medal in this year's Pride of Australia awards.
He has lost most of his sight to albinism but he managed to alert his two sisters before looking for his younger brother David, 4, who was in a bedroom.
Opening the door to a smoke-filled room, Cody found David curled in a corner and charged in to pull him to safety.
He had earlier ordered his sisters to wake their mother, who is hearing-impaired.
Cody was among an impressive group of our most inspirational humanitarians - doctors, paramedics, parents, friends, and children - declared winners of this year's Pride of Australia national medal, chosen from 70 finalists around the country.
See the full list of the 2012 Pride of Australia Medal winners at the bottom of this story.
Victorian Ryan Miller received the Outstanding Bravery medal for saving the life of an elderly woman when she fell on train tracks at Box Hill station.
Also recognised were cerebral palsy sufferer Daniel Clarke and his younger brother William, who have raised more than $650,000 to save the natural habitat of Borneo's orang-utans.
The NSW brothers, awarded the Environment medal, have also lobbied politicians and created their own book, which has been used in many of the state's schools.
They also won the Toyota People's Choice Award for their heartfelt efforts - chosen by you, our readers - taking home $10,000 cash plus another $10,000 for charity.
Also from NSW was Georgina Kenaghan, who was awarded the Inspiration medal for her dedication to coaching the country's female Paralympic goalball team.
Ms Kenaghan put a career in psychology on hold to help the six inspiring blind women fulfil their goal of qualifying for the Games for the first time in 16 years.
Mother-of-two Vanessa Robinson was recognised with the Courage medal for her tireless work campaigning to improve gas and fossil fuel safety following the death of her children to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Host and Network Ten newsreader Sandra Sully said the awards were a reminder that humanity was alive and kicking in Australia.
"Life's just so hard and so busy for everybody that we all get swallowed up in the world around us and forget to take a moment to recognise that there are so many people in our communities who do amazing, exceptional and inspiring things," Sully said.
Now in its eighth year, the Network Ten-sponsored Pride of Australia Medal is an initiative of News Limited newspapers, including the Sunday Mail, which aims to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes whose extraordinary efforts often slip by unrecognised.
"All of these (finalists) show you what is possible. They have a passion and determination, or there was a spontaneous moment where they were thrust into a life changing decision and they made an incredible choice.
"In this celebrity-centric world we live in, these awards recalibrate the community focus about what's real and important."
News Ltd group editorial director Campbell Reid said: "These people are the champions in our society and News Ltd is committed to sharing with you their stories and celebrating their achievements."
Australian singer-songwriter Katie Noonan performed at yesterday's gala ceremony, while Puberty Blues actress Susie Porter, comedian Mikey Robins and newsreader Natarsha Belling provided star power.
ONE of the state's most-skilled SCAT paramedics, Michael died on Christmas Eve during the rescue of an injured canyoner near Carrington Falls, south of Sydney. He was lowered into the canyon and secured the man in the basket before preparing himself and the man to be winched back to the helicopter. As they left the ground, Michael and the basket were thrown against the rocks violently. He placed himself between his patient and the rock wall, sustaining severe injuries. The man was lifted to safety but Michael could not be winched up. His line was cut and he died at the scene.
DANIEL Clarke suffers from cerebral palsy but it hasn't stopped from him from striving to fulfil his dream of saving the natural habitat of the orang-utans of Borneo. His little brother William has joined Daniel on the crusade and together they have already raised more than $600,000 on the way to a goal of $1 million. They created their own book, Tears In The Jungle, which is being used as a study resource in many NSW schools. They have lobbied politicians and appeared on television programs. They are also working towards addressing the United Nations.
HAVING completed her degree at university, Georgina looked forward to a burgeoning career as a psychologist. But when she met six determined young women, all blind, who wished to represent their country in the sport of goalball, Georgina put her career on hold to coach the team. Australia had not had a goalball team qualify in their own right for the Paralympic Games in 16 years. Georgina inspired the team to lift their world ranking from unranked to top 10 in just four years, qualifying for the 2012 London Games.
RYAN didn't hesitate to leap to the aid of an elderly woman when she fell onto train tracks at Box Hill Station in June this year. He waved to try to get the attention of the driver of an oncoming train. Refusing to abandon the woman, he began lifting her up to others standing on the platform. Only when she was safely off the tracks did Ryan realise the train had stopped just five metres from them.
MOTHER-of-two Vanessa lost her children, Chase and Tyler, to carbon monoxide poisoning brought on by a faulty gas wall heater. Despite their own pain, Vanessa and ex-husband Scott have headed an awareness campaign to improve gas and fossil fuel safety for the Australian public. Determined to stop further deaths and suffering from something so preventable, Vanessa has founded the Chase and Tyler Foundation, which aims to make servicing of all gas appliances and fitting of Carbon Monoxide alarms in all Australian buildings and homes mandatory.
THIS legally blind youngster is credited with saving his family when fire engulfed their Townsville home in May. The ten-year-old -- whose albinism has affected his sight -- was woken by the smoke detector at about 5.30am. He alerted his two sisters and went looking for his younger brother David, 4, who was in a bedroom. Opening the door to a smoke-filled room, Cody found David curled in a corner and charged in to pull him to safety. He had earlier ordered his sisters to wake their mother who is hearing impaired. Cody and his twin Ebony, who suffers the same condition, have also received Child of Courage awards from the local Lions clubs for rising above their disabilities at school and home.
NICOLE founded the Australian Missing Persons Register seven years ago -- the country's only national database. With no funding or assistance, the mother-of-two works from her Crows Nest home to support the families of missing persons and maintain and update her register and Facebook pages with photos, sightings and clues. She has also assisted police Australia-wide in thousands of cases. Described as caring and compassionate by people who have sought her assistance, Nicole has often hit the road to investigate leads, some of which have resulted in people being found.
THE gradual loss of vision which brought his paediatric career to an early end did not stop Dr John Vance helping others. The "glass-half-full" retired Gold Coast doctor counselled people with retinitis pigmentosa from his home and trained them on the use of canes. He advised Queensland Rail on improvements to aid the visually impaired and successfully sought a Queensland Health grant to assist rural areas. John has been a valuable part of the Retinitis Pigmentosa Association of Queensland since 1989 and now, with his precious guide dog Vogue by his side, is on the board of Guide Dogs Queensland. He leads a full life, playing blind bowls, visiting old people in the nursing home and bringing a smile to the faces of those he meets.
THOMAS founded not-for-profit road safety awareness organisation Enough is Enough WA in memory of Luke Beyer, a talented young local who was killed after his car was hit by an alleged drink driver. The organisation has grown in a short time to have more than 5000 members. Thomas, 21, unselfishly postponed his university studies so he could focus on the creation of a website for the group. He has won the Human Spirit Award for his commitment to reducing road trauma, and was this year appointed the youngest member of the Victims of Crime Reference Group. Tom has presented at schools, organised demonstrations, fundraised for families and comforted those to overcome heartbreak and grief.
ONE of the "Lost Boys of Sudan", Malwal Mywin lived in an Egyptian refugee camp during Sudan's barbaric civil war. He arrived in Australia in 2000 and now helps other young people overcome the challenges of their new life. Caring and compassionate, Malwal is a youth development worker for Mission Australia's Newly Arrived Youth Support Service in Toowoomba, which deals with the homeless or young people at risk of homelessness. Because of his strong Catholic faith and his ability to speak English, Dinka and Sudanese Arabic, he can bring people from various tribal backgrounds together to resolve their problems. Malwal also works with African, Middle Eastern and other migrants through Lifeline's Men and Relationships program.
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If you get vaccinated now, it won't protect your partner, though. But your partner can be vaccinated too. Both guys and girls should be vaccinated against HPV to help prevent the spread of the disease.
Even if you and your partner have both been vaccinated, always use condoms for any type of sex (oral, anal, or vaginal). Condoms help prevent the spread of the types of HPV that are not covered by the vaccine. And, of course, condoms also help protect against other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Green-energy company headed by Pitt grad subject of class-action lawsuits by investors
Lawyers are lining up to pick over assets that might be left from the threatened bankruptcy of ECOtality Inc., the latest federally backed, "green" energy company to apparently falter.
Two federal class-action suits have been filed against the San Francisco-based company, which made plug-in stations for electric vehicles until it reportedly laid off its employees last week. Another law firm says it has filed a suit, and others are threatening.
ECOtality's CEO, H. Ravi Brar, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's Katz School of Business.
Brar could not be reached. Representatives from the company and the lawsuit plaintiffs did not return messages from the Tribune-Review.
ECOtality received about $100 million in federal stimulus grants from the Department of Energy. If the company goes bankrupt, it would join Solyndra and Abound Solar as failures of the DOE green energy program.
The government maintains that the losses are a small part of its total green energy effort, and it says that at 1 percent to 2 percent, they are lower than the failure rate for many start-ups.
Critics say the failures demonstrate the folly of government trying to steer national energy policy.
The class-action suits claim the company misstated its financial position this year when it touted that "our strong financial performance for the year reflects the health of the company and our continued execution upon our business model."
That and other statements caused the stock to jump as high as $2.40, according to a plaintiff's attorney.
But on Aug. 8, the company reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission that its accounts were empty and the Energy Department said "it was suspending payments to the company."
The company told the SEC it is searching for "restructuring or sale of the entire business and/or assets." Failing that, "the company may need to file a petition commencing a case under the United States Bankruptcy Code."
With that, the stock price plunged. It traded on NASDAQ on Tuesday afternoon at 17 cents a share.
DOE spokesman Bill Gibbons earlier told the Trib that by the time of the SEC filing, ECOtality had "installed more than 12,500 charging stations in 18 United States cities — or approximately 97 percent of their goal."
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Follow the adventures of Harry and Jess and their side-kick computer mouse - Click as they investigate the teachings of Jesus and the stories and truths behind the gospels of Matthew and Mark. These two black and white illustrated books have Hi-tech wordsearches and cryptic codes as well as spot the difference pictures, mazes and other matching puzzles.
This book will be part of a series to include the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
This series will be an excellent church resource for those congregations who are committed to learning together as a church family. With the help of these books all ages can enjoy the benefits of a systematic approach to studying God's word.
This series will also be a good tool for Sunday Schools and Family Bible study times. With the puzzles, stories and background information to the Bible and the gospels this is an excellent way to introduce children to personal Bible study.
Bible Detectives: Matthew by Ros Woodman was published by Christian Focus Publications in January 2001 and is our 16666th best seller. The ISBN for Bible Detectives: Matthew is 9781857926736.
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Last Friday the UFC hit the TV waves on FX again with "The Ultimate Fighter 16: Carwin vs. Nelson" episode 3. The show drew in an approximate 775,000 viewers to FX.
This number marks an 11% decrease from the previous episode and interestingly enough marks the lowest audience in the shows 16 season history. The previous low came last season, also on FX, with episode 11, which drew 821,000 viewers.
So far the reality series has yet to draw the same type of appeal as it did on SPIKE TV where it averaged 1.7 million viewers per week.Tags: featured, mma, MMA NEWS, ufc, ufc news