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The Sublime Porte, also Ottoman Porte or High Porte (in Ottoman Turkish: باب عالی Bab-ı Ali, from Arabic: باب, báb (gate) and Arabic: عالي, alī (high)), is a metonym for the central government of the Ottoman Empire, by reference to the gate giving access to the block of buildings that housed the principal state departments in Istanbul. Today the buildings house the governor of Istanbul.
The particular term was used in the context of diplomacy by Western states, as their diplomats were received at the porte (meaning gate). During the constitution period (see Young Turk Revolution), the functions of the Divan were replaced by the imperial government, and "porte" came to refer to the Foreign Ministry. During this period, Grand vizier came to refer to the position of a Prime Minister and viziers became the Ottoman Senate.
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Later the name came to refer to the Foreign Ministry. In contemporary times, it is used for the office of the governor (Vali) of Istanbul Province. This name has also been interpreted as referring to the Empire's position as gateway between Europe and Asia.
The High Porte, in contrast, referred to the private court of the sultan. Porte is French for "gate"; therefore, the term High Porte is a bilingual combination of English High and French Porte, that is equivalent to Bab-ı Ali.
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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: 'Rommie' Burgers
These oval meat logs have their roots in Romania.By: Herald Staff Report,
These oval meat logs have their roots in Romania.
'Rommie' Burgers
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno (optional)
3 cloves garlic
½ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of pepper
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons olive oil
Place ground beef in large bowl. Place remaining ingredients in food processor. Pulse until onions are finely chopped and remaining ingredients are blended. Add to ground beef and, using your hands, blend well. Shape into 8 (3-inch) oval logs. Broil, bake or pan-fry as desired. (For well done, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.)
Yield: Serves 8.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 301 calories, 21.7 grams fat (7.5 grams saturated), 130 milligrams cholesterol, 23 grams protein, 2.2 grams carbohydrates, 0.5 grams fiber, 421 milligrams sodium.
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Me Jana was an exceptional dining experience. The hommus appetizer was delightful and the lamb & okra stew was perfectly served. Great selection of American and Lebanese wines by the glass or bottle - very impressed!
I enjoyed my first visit to Me Jana. Mezza dishes were the highlight! Friendly service.
I have always been impressed by Me Jana. If you go, definitely get the braised lamb shank small plate. Insanely good!!!
excellent food, excellent service, friendly people, outstanding experience!
Our first visit to Me Jana - we ordered 8 appetizers to try a wide variety of items. We were not disappointed. The Ablama, grape leaves, lamb shank were wonderful. The calamari was quite good with a nice cilantro twist. The gambas, which was also very good, was similar to other shrimp appetizers we have had. The goat cheese salad was outstanding, with just the right mixtures of elements, including orange, dates, nuts and cheese. Only the spinach pie was a little disappointing. Not for the flavor, which was truly delicious, but for the heavy doughy texture of the crust, - we are used to a lighter, flakier crust on spinach pie. The Lebanese wine set off the meal perfectly. Sweet cheese desert and Turkish coffee ended the meal nicely.
We shared four dishes and dessert--the food was delicious! The service was excellent. We plan to return!
Excellent food and great service. Will go there again.
excellent tasting dishes; even small tapas were good size; nice variety
Me Jana never disappoints. Great food and friendly staff. I love taking people here for the first time - it always impresses.
I have been to this restaurant numerous times, and was introduced to it by my very picky Lebanese father. There are many things to say about the restaurant, but the one thing I wish to impart unto you, dear reader, is that the food is ALWAYS fresh and made with high quality ingredients. Other things may change (ambiance, service, promptness, etc), but the one thing I can say hasn't changed is how delicious the food has always been. Would highly recommend it, and the owners are two very likeable guys, a dynamic duo that makes the entire waitstaff and bar enjoyable to be around. These guys are AWESOME.
We never have a bad dinner at Me Jana -- the service is always pleasant, the food is always great, the owners are always terrific.
food was absolutely amazing. we ordered quite a few sharing plates which were excellent. The service was okay.
Me Jana is a great find! The food is excellent and the service is fantastic. I recommend the baba ghanoush as an appetizer; homemade and delicious! The interior seating and decor is very relaxing with the rich wood grains while the outdoor seating is comfortable and well shaded. My only complaint would be the price for what you get. The lamb kabob was good, but $12 for 4 kabobs is too costly. All in all, the meal was very good and the service was suburb. I would just like to see the prices reduced.
Can't get enough of this place!! Yum yum yum!! Seared haulomi is incredible!
We met there with friends 2 nights ago. We ate outside despite the heat as the outdoor area is spacious and on a quiet but wide street. The food arrived prompty and was hot. The waiters could not be more friendly, pleasant and eager to assist. Sevbice is prompt and courteous. This is our 4th visit and we will go back.
I am really lucky to live near Me Jana. This is just a really wonderful place. The food is always very good. The service is attentive as well as friendly (but not overly friendly), This should be on your must go to place if you haven't been there yet.
This was my first visit to Me Jana, but it will definitely not be my last! The food was awesome. My friend said the hummus was the best she's ever had and I especially loved the baba ghannouj and the cheese rolls. Khalil Azar, one of the owners, was very welcoming and suggested the sampler platter since I had not been there before. That ended up being an excellent suggestion. I highly recommend visiting Me Jana.
One of our neighborhood favorites! Fantastic food, wonderful service, and pretty kid-friendly for an upscale restaurant if you go early. We love the patio when the weather is good, but it was steaming hot outside so we chose to sit inside this time. Found out they had free parking with is a nice perk. Waitress was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful about a gluten allergy in our group (and the food seems to be very celiac friendly from what I could tell). On this particular night I found the food to be slightly over-salty and garlicky (and I actually like salt and garlic usually) but we had been there just a few weeks ago and did not find the same, so I think it was just a slightly-off night. Fast service! Highly recommend.
We have visited Me Jana many times and have always enjoyed our meal and attentive service. The outside dinning area is a great place to dine (weather permitting). We enjoyed a selection of appetizers (white anchovies and peppers, stuffed grape leaves and spinach pie) and a mixed grill which is enough for two. The Lebanese red wine was a fine addition to our meal. We will return.
Great service, delicious food and free parking- can it get better?
We love Me Jana! As usual, service was great and the food was delicious. Since we've moved from the neighborhood, we don't get here as often as we used to, but we make a point to stop in for a relaxing (and healthy!) meal, especially with friends or family.
Great Lebaneese food, but kid of expensive for what you get. They are great with food allergies and vegetarian needs. Would go back, but for lunch, as dinner is too pricey for what you get. Good place though!
This is top-notch Mediterranean food presented in a very comfortable environment, with excellent service. Parking garage right next door helps, too!
The food we had was quite good: falafel, hommus, shrimp, eggplant, etc. The sangria was also quite delicious. The waiters were very nice, but the only complaint I had was that they rushed us into our different courses and out the door so quickly that it kind of ruined the enjoyment of the meal and the company. Overall, though, I would go back.
Another outstanding dining experience. Took a business colleague who is also Lebanese and he said the food was very authentic and very good.
Excellent Food, and Excellent Service and Management! A+ experience!
Really great for after the movie. Delightful outdoor experience! Service was terrific!!
Me Jana is a wonderful restaurant. Food is fabulous. Wait staff is on the ball. Beautiful outdoor patio. Recommended this restaurant to many friends. Never disappointed when we dine there.
Me Jana was a complete pleasure. We felt very welcome from the time we walked in the front door and the wait staff was exceptional and very attentive throughout our meal. The hummus appetizer was wonderful. My lentil soup with added small potatoes and cilantro was both unique and welcome. My mixed grill entrée was very flavorful and filling. The lamb was exceptional. The chicken was slightly less so but once dipped in the garlic mash became equally tasty. My wife is a lover of falafel and indicated that the small plate she ordered ranked near the top of falafel she has had over the years...including during a visit to Israel. All in all, we both would highly recommend Me Jana.
Ate here for restaurant week lunch. Kabobs were good, Baklawa was good (not make your teeth hurt sweet). Service was fun and prompt.
I enjoyed my time there, but I brought my friend who is of Lebanese descent so he could describe the dishes to me. It might be helpful if the servers could do that for the guests. Also, the red wine is way too warm. We ordered a nice bottle of cabernet sauvignon but it must have been about 75 degrees. They need a wine fridge big time. If you're going to have decent wine, store it and serve it properly.
my wife and i had brunch at me jana and we thought the whole experience to be very pleasant. from the service to the food to the ambience. would definitely recommend and visit again sometime in the future.
I'm a die hard Lebanese Taverna fan and always will be, but for the first time, I've found a new restaurant that can give LT a run for their money! We grabbed a seat outside to enjoy the cooler summer evening and began our exploration of their menu. The owner, Khalil welcomed us warmly and put us in the hand of his knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. We had lamb sausages (nicely spicy!), baked cheese (bubbly and gone in about 3 minutes), gambas (garlicky shrimp - perfectly tender), falafael (small firm patties, not too dense, not too crumbly) and chicken shwarma (in charming little pita pockets grilled in a pannini press). We asked about the rose from Lebanon - tart and dry - a perfect accompaniament to our meal. We'll be back soon!
My family has been coming here for years, and it is still our favorite restaurant in Arlington.
Me Jana has become my favorite restaurant this year. What was once a special occasion spot is now a weekly favorite. Wonderful owner, wait staff are amazing and so friendly and knowledgable about the menu.The food is the best Lebanese/Mediterranean in the city. Hands down. Do yourself a favor and try Me Jana.
I've been to many restaurants in this area, and Me Jana is the best. The Lebanese food is outstanding, the atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is very professional.
We had a few mezzas, which were very good. The kibbeh and haloumi especially. The spinach pie was good, but nothing to write home about. The staff was very warm, attentive and appreciative. If it hadn't been too hot, the outdoor seating would have been nice. Next time.
I've been to MeJana a dozen times and it never fails to exceed my expectations. From the fresh tabouli to the outstanding cheese rolls, to the grilled meat. The raw Kibbi, however, is the gem. Very few restaurants can pull off this feat. Accompanied with a glass of Arak, this feast is among the best dining experiences in town.
I took two friends to Me Jana to sample Lebanese cuisine. There were a lot of menu choices but one of my friends had food allergies so I asked our waiter Youssef to choose a variety of dishes for us that were dairy free. He made excellent choices and we had a wonderful meal all the way through dessert. Thank you, Youssef! We will definitely revisit Me Jana.
There must be something about that block because it is home to some really good restaurants Rays, Fireworks and my new favorite Jana.
I had the chicken kebab dinner dish. Granted, this probably weren't the best option to base a rating on, but the price was pretty crazy for such a cheap meal. $30 for 8 chunks of chicken and a pile of rice. The rice was delicious. The chicken was OK. Nice atmosphere, service was great.
We go pretty regularly and as always everything was fantastic and the service was great - they don't fawn over you, but are always there when you need them!
We needed a convenient location in Arlington for dinner and a business meeting. We sat outside on a beautiful fall night. The waiter allowed us plenty of time to conduct our business while bringing small plates and drinks just at the right time. His selection was spot on. Try the lamb shank it does melt in your mouth!
I love Lebanese food and this is one of my favorite places. Everything we ordered was excellent. Our waiter suggested a dish with cheese, dates and pears that was so delicious. I am almost drooling thinking about it. We also ordered the stuffed grape leaves, baba ganoush and the mixed grill. It was all very good. I highly recommend this restaurant.
a favorite for early evening dining on our way to an event
We went to Me Jana for a dinner date, and had a great experience. The staff was very attentive, friendly and offered some great advice when we asked about their favorites. We enjoyed the lentil soup for our appetizer, and the mixed grill was exceptional. Generous portions for the price. Only negative we'd comment on was the timing. We hadn't finished our delicious lentil soup before the mixed grill arrived. We didn't feel rushed, just think the kitchen needs to time itself a bit better.
Our table of 4 tried many of the small plates and enjoyed every one.
Party of six to celebrate a birthday. Just kept on ordering small plates. It was a feast! A banquet! Fun! Food was fabulous. Cozy and warm environment. Just as long as you weren't the one picking up the bill, it was a delight! On the down side, waitress didn't understand all that we ordered/did not order, argued with us about things we definitely did not order, brought us things double and charged us, and overall was not suited to handle a "large" party. But other than that, all was good.
I really enjoyed my lunch experience at Me Jana. The waiter was really helpful and the food is very authentic. All in all, a very good experience.
Since we moved away from the neighborhood, we don't get to eat at Me Jana as often as we used to, but I'm happy to say it's just as great as ever. We enjoyed a relaxing meal before heading downtown to see Elvis Costello. We always order labneh to go with the amazing soft warm pita. Among our favorite dishes are the gambas (shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic & spices), ablama (zucchini stuffed with beef), chicken shwarama, multicolor salad (green beans, roasted peppers & beets), and the excellent lentil soup. This visit we tried the seared halloumi with warm dates & pears -- yummy! And you can't go wrong with the grape leaves or awesome thyme fries. Be sure to try a glass of the mouthwatering Lebanese red wine!


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Several local organizations came together Saturday to help the environment.
The local non-profit, One Cool Earth, teamed up with the Grizzly Academy from Camp San Luis and the Environmental Council of Cal Poly to plant trees on Saturday.
Volunteers worked along the banks of Whale Rock Reservoir near Cayucos. The reservoir supplies drinking water to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Camp San Luis, Cuesta College, Cayucos, and the California Men's Colony. It is also an important trout spawning and fishing location.
The trees will help reduce erosion in the area. "If the dirt is going downhill into the lake, it's destroying this very valuable little road, which it does frequently in the winter. At the same time, it's putting a lot of dirt into a very valuable reservoir that we don't want to be there," said Lionel Johnston, a volunteer for One Cool Earth.
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I was just pondering what other people see as the best music out of all video games, whether it be a single video game or a series.
I was just pondering what other people see as the best music out of all video games, whether it be a single video game or a series.
I always liked the soundtrack from The Witcher.
Best Original Soundtrack goes to Grim Fandango
I loved the atmospheric ambient music out of Mirror's Edge. So much so that I bought the soundtrack, and eventually all the other albums by the composer (Solar Fields).
yeah Emperor battle For Dune. Fucking badass soundtrack
My best game soundtracks.
Deus Ex, Emperor: Battle For Dune, Hitman (1,3,4), Thief (all), Fallout, GTA (VC & SA), Mafia 1,2, Morrowind, Skyrim, Half Life, Mirror's Edge, X3, OFP (BIS), Unreal Tournament, Starcraft, Quake(I, II, Doom3) Baldurs Gate 2, C&C Generals, Call of Juarez, Stalker: COP, Max Payne, Manhunt, Arcanum. Black Moon CHronicles (old game with amazing soundtrack)
best Game composers: Jesper Kyd, Alex Brandon, Jeremy Soule, Mark Morgan
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Evil man make you kill me - Evil man make me kill you...
Arma: Cold War Assault - Strong
always loved ace combat ,ofp, and arma music BF:BC1 radio music was great fun when driving away from tanks
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Slatts & HydroPump - Brothers in ArmA since 2002
The ones that come to mind right now are from Mafia 2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, ArmA2:Eagle Wing,Gothic 1,2 and 3, Vampire Bloodlines:The Masquerade, Portal 2..
This one I love from Gothic 3:
I also can't wait to hear the full track from the Stratis teaser trailer:
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This board would support karma points, i would have given a dozen of them at once for mentionning Pierre Esteve fabulous pieces of work on Black Moon Chronicles.
The whole soundtrack album is full of great pieces like this, it has always been my favorite "game" soundtrack album, really high quality work. I remember i even went to buy the soundtrack CD directly just after discovering the "trailer" on a magazine cd at the time that featured some of those musics.
Found it on youtube too :
Jesper Kyd - Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Contracts and Hitman: Blood Money.
Dan Wentz - Red Faction
As much as it pains me to say it, the Hans Zimmer OSTs are usually worth a listen.
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State Buildings to be Powered More EfficientlyContact: Kurt Weiss 517-335-0050Agency: Technology, Management & BudgetCogeneration to bring healthier environment and pocketbook April 12, 2012 Lansing - Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) cut the ribbon today on a cogeneration power plant that transforms the way energy is provided to the 13 buildings at the state's secondary complex. Two 1.2 megawatt natural gas fired turbine generators are now producing the steam and electricity to provide the heating and cooling for the complex. By reducing the amount of power purchased from utility providers, the cost avoidance to the state results in approximately $1.6 million in savings annually. The total cost of the cogeneration system project was $12.2 million, with $10.8 million funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A full return on investment occurs in just over seven years, and the new equipment has a 50-year lifespan. Cogeneration will result in an annual reduction of 10.4 metric tons of dioxide. This is equivalent to removing 1,700 cars off the road for one year or removing the carbon that would be absorbed by 2,100 acres of forest each year. "This represents a significant departure from the use of boilers to provide the energy needed here at the complex," said Phil Jeffery, Chief Deputy Director for DTMB. "The combustion efficiency of gas turbines is superior to the technology used by the old boilers." Heat generated from the combustion process of the turbines is utilized to produce steam for heating. Included in the new cogeneration system are two new absorption chillers, which use steam to generate chilled water for air conditioning. The 2.4 megawatts of total power it produces is equivalent to powering 2,575 average Michigan homes per year
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Chip Scoggins is a Star Tribune sports columnist. He has temporarily returned to cover the Minnesota Vikings. He had the beat from 2008-2011 after covering college football for five years. Chip has been with the Star Tribune since January 2000. He can be followed on twitter at @chipscoggins.
Find Chip on Facebook.Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper has been named in a foreclosure lawsuit over his 9,867-square foot home in South Florida's Broward County, according to the South Florida Business Journal.
Culpepper, a former All-Pro who finished runner-up to Peyton Manning in the 2004 NFL MVP voting, also has a lawsuit against him for failure to pay home association dues in the gated community. According to the report, the house is not Culpepper's main residence.
In 2003, Culpepper signed a 10-year, $102 million deal with the Vikings. He didn't earn the entire $102 million, but did get a $16 million signing bonus and play through four of the 10 seasons.
A devastating knee injury at Carolina in 2005 changed his career forever. In 2006, he clashed with then-new coach Brad Childress and the Vikings over his rehab and his contract. He was traded to Miami before the season. The Dolphins restructured his contract and gave him a $7 million signing bonus.
Although Culpepper met his goal of returning from knee surgery for the start of the 2006 season, he played only four games and was released. He later played for Oakland and Detroit. His last NFL season was 2010 with the Lions.
So what are the odds that the Vikings will win Super Bowl XLVIII?
People who earn and protect their money against your wagers say 50-1. At least that's what the online sports book Bovada has the Vikings at as the first week of free agency winds to a close.
Those odds come in tied for 22nd in the 32-team league. They're also the longest of the four NFC North teams. The Packers are at 12-1, tied for fifth. The Bears are tied for 12th at 25-1, while the Lions are tied for 16th at 35-1.
The Broncos and 49ers are tied for first at 7-1. The Jaguars are last at 150-1.
And in Seattle, the trade for Percy Harvin moved the Seahawks from 12-1 to 10-1.
No word on how crazy one has to be to place a bet on the NFL, let alone a bet in March on who's going to win the Super Bowl in 11 months.
The NFL Combine officially gets underway Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. And while the hype of the event will center mostly around the 40-yard dash times, bench press reps and shuttle runs of the more than 300 draft prospects invited to participate, some of the most significant action of the week occurs behind the scenes as NFL general managers and front office personnel meet with agents to begin discussing the approach of free agency.
At this stage, league rules state that teams are only allowed to talk with the agents of their own players. So with the Vikings needing to make decisions on 10 unrestricted free agents who are scheduled to hit the open market March 12, here's our quick update on where we think things might be headed.
Today, we look at the team's four defensive free agents. (And in case you missed it, here's Monday's look at the Vikings' UFAs on offense.)
Jasper Brinkley
The preseason worries that Brinkley might be a major liability up the middle of the defense didn't last long. After shaking off the rust in the preseason, Brinkley put his 2011 hip injury behind him and quickly flashed his strengths as a guy who can get downhill in a hurry and be a solid force against the run. His 117 tackles ranked third on the team behind Chad Greenway (191) and Harrison Smith (129). But it didn't help that the 27-year-old Brinkley saw his effectiveness dip when he was asked to play extended snaps as the Vikings' MLB in nickel packages. By season's end Erin Henderson had reclaimed those responsibilities and Brinkley hadn't lessened worries that he has deficiencies dropping in to coverage.
The likely move: In order to take the next step as a defense, the Vikings will need to find a number 2 linebacker who can fully complement Greenway. And they certainly need to find a guy who can have maximum productivity playing every down. So now, with Brinkley, Henderson and Marvin Mitchell all nearing free agency, the team faces the risk of losing three of its top four linebackers from 2012. It's unlikely all three players will get away. In fact, it would not be a surprise if at least two of them are back. But the Vikings will also assess what could be available for them in free agency and the draft. In other words: the final decision on Brinkley depends on several other moving parts.
Erin Henderson
Déjà vu. Henderson was an unrestricted free agent last year, too. But it took 10 days after the market opened for him to re-sign with the Vikings. Henderson was peeved at that time that he hadn't been offered a bigger pay day – by anyone. But the Vikings did the right thing in allowing the market to set the appropriate price. What resulted was a one-year deal with a base salary of $1.45 million. Henderson hoped to then have a big 2012 season and land a much, much bigger deal. So here we are again. Who knows how much last year's foray into free agency has altered Henderson's mindset? But he best be realistic with what he's worth as he seeks out his best opportunity.
The likely move: Henderson's 2012 stats: 112 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble. He was solid overall. But Patrick Willis he is not. And he still suffers from moments when, in his own words, his eyes get too big and he tries to make plays that either aren't his to make or just aren't there. (See: the 5-yard touchdown catch Green Bay's Greg Jennings made in Week 17 with Henderson inexplicably releasing Jennings to run uncovered into the end zone.) As we mentioned, Henderson is one of three Viking linebackers headed for free agency. So all three of their situations will in some way be intertwined. Brinkley and Henderson are both represented by Sportstars, Inc., which theoretically should eliminate some of the guesswork on that side of things for how the Vikings are viewing the pecking order. Right now, Brinkley may get the edge as a better bargain. But it's also quite possible Henderson is brought back.
Jamarca Sanford
One of the surprise contributors of 2012 should see his hard work and high energy rewarded. After losing his starting job as a safety in training camp, Sanford returned to that role in Week 4 after Mistral Raymond dislocated his ankle. And the 27-year-old Sanford started the rest of the way – though he did finish the season sharing time with Raymond. He's still a bit small (5-foot-10, 200 pounds) and sometimes deficient in pass coverage. But Sanford compensates for his handicaps with his work ethic.
The likely move: The Vikings' long-term plan seems to be for Raymond to emerge full-time as the second starting safety alongside Harrison Smith. But Sanford's value as dependable depth should not be taken for granted. While he may never ascend to be a major playmaker, he's exactly the kind of player the Vikings coaching staff and front office wants to build around. He's unselfish, he's low maintenance, he's passionate and he's willing to invest to get better. Add into the equation that he's always been a terrific special teams player and there has to be a spot open for Sanford to come back. In fact, safety and running back are probably the two positions the Vikings could afford to leave untouched as they transition from 2012 into 2013.
Marvin Mitchell
With Henderson sidelined by a concussion in September, Mitchell started twice and aided solid defensive performances in wins over the 49ers and Lions. He was also a dependable contributor on special teams. It's no secret that the Vikings depth at linebacker right now is average at best. With Brinkley, Henderson and Mitchell all approaching free agency, that leaves Chad Greenway, Tyrone McKenzie, Larry Dean and Audie Cole as the only linebackers signed for 2013.
The likely move: Of all the Vikings UFAs, Mitchell's case shouldn't draw much more than a shrug and an "Hey, either way" reaction. Like offensive lineman Joe Berger, if he returns great. And if he doesn't, his spot shouldn't be difficult to fill. Mitchell would love to come back if it's the right situation. And he seemed to fit in well within the locker room in 2012. Henderson and Brinkley will be the first pieces of the linebacker puzzle that need to be figured out. But Mitchell would be an easy guy to keep in the mix.
Adrian Peterson's MVP season looks a bit more incredible now that the abdominal injury he played through in December proved serious enough to require surgery.
The Vikings released this statement this morning: Adrian Peterson had a surgical procedure done today by Dr. William Meyers, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meyers was able to successfully repair Adrian's abdominal core muscle injury (sports hernia). We expect a speedy recovery with no long-term concerns.
Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards last season, eight short of the NFL record set by Eric Dickerson (2,105 in 1984). He was named the league's MVP on Saturday night in New Orleans, slightly more than a year after having major surgery on his left knee. Peterson was also named the league's offensive player of the year, and was first-team All-Pro.
And ... he played in the Pro Bowl in Hawaii on Jan. 27, although sparingly.
Now, it turns out, Peterson may have been pushing through severe pain for the Vikings' final six regular season games. In an interview Thursday afternoon with ESPN's Josina Anderson, Peterson said he suffered the sports hernia injury some time during the Vikings' 34-24 home win over the Lions on Nov. 11.
"I didn't know the extent I was hurt then," Peterson told ESPN. "I just remember getting twisted up pretty bad in an awkward position. ... "That next day I felt very uncomfortable in my groin and abdominal area. I thought to myself I'll just wait until I recover but I never did."
The Vikings played it safe with Peterson down the stretch of the season, repeatedly holding him out of practice in December and tailoring their approach so that he'd be as healthy as possible for game days.
"I knew I wasn't really practicing at all," Peterson said Thursday. "I wasn't able to lift because of the strain that it would put on those muscles on an upper- or lower-body workout. That was too much. It was mind over matter. It was just about doing what I had to do to push myself every week. My body was sore from the game and the sports hernia every Monday, so I did what I had to do to recover and get my body right.
"I just played through the pain. I ran on adrenaline."
Leading up to the Vikings' 36-22 victory in St. Louis on Dec. 16 -- a game in which Peterson ran for 212 yards -- he went on the injury report with what was being labeled an abdominal injury. Following his explosion against the Rams, Peterson was then listed as having an abdominal/groin issue which he said was "just normal wear and tear. I've been dealing with it the past couple of weeks. I've been doing the things I need to do as far as resting and conditioning and working out. It's all about that push to Sunday. I'll be ready to roll."
In Week 16, against Houston, Peterson carried 25 times for 86 yards. During that game, he said, the pain from the sports hernia reached its maximum.
"That was probably the worse I felt. That was the first time that I really doubted myself and questioned whether I would be able to continue the season. The pain was a 10 on a scale of 10."
Peterson rebounded in the season finale against Green Bay with 199 yards to challenge Dickerson's record and push the Vikings into the playoffs with a thrilling 37-34 win. The Vikings lost to the Packers on Jan. 5 in the wild-card playoff round 24-10 as Peterson had 99 yards rushing.
Recovery time on sports hernia surgery varies, since the seriousness of the injury varies wildly. But Peterson said his post-operative recovery time would be about 3-4 weeks.
Vikings teammate Geoff Schwartz (@GeoffSchwartz76) tweeted Thursday morning: "It's quite amazing. He's a beast. I made it 3 days in camp w/that injury before I needed surgery."
According to sportsmedicine.about.com: The typical sports hernia occurs when the muscle layer of abdominal wall in one specific area becomes thin relative to the other areas. This may result in a tear or strain in one of the abdominal muscles or the fascia of the abdominal wall. When that happens, the underlying internal organs, particularly the intestines, push up against the muscular wall and can cause significant pain. A sports hernia rarely causes any visible bulge in the muscle wall, so it is often overlooked for some time before it is diagnosed. The most common symptom of a sports hernia is a dull, aching pain in the lower abdomen or groin that gradually increases in severity. This pain generally increases with exercise or activities such as running or weight lifting.
At least three other Vikings have had surgery in the past couple of weeks. Defensive end Jared Allen had a torn labrum in his left shoulder repaired, punter Chris Kluwe had a meniscus tear in his left (non-kicking) knee fixed and center John Sullivan had a microfracture procedure on his left knee. All of those players played through their injuries this past season, none missing a game.
Cris Carter is one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The committee, which includes Mark Craig of the Star Tribune, meets Saturday in New Orleans. The inductees will be announced around 5 p.m. Saturday.
The committee can induct no more than five modern-era players from a pretty impressive list. There are also two senior candidates, and the 46-member selection committee votes thumbs up or thumbs down on those two. (Important to remember: the senior candidates do not compete with the modern candidates. In years past, people have been critical of senior candidates getting in "ahead" of players like Carter, but they are in two separate categories. A senior player being selected does not take the spot of a modern era candidate.)
What do you think about Carter's chances? Here is the list of finalists and, as always, it's pretty impressive.
Larry Allen: Guard for the Cowboys (1994-2005) and 49ers (2006-07). First team All-Pro seven consecutive seasons. Played every offensive line position except center. On NFL all-decade team of the 1990s and 2000s. Super Bowl XXX champion.
Jerome Bettis: Running back for the Rams (1993-95) and Steelers (1996-2005). Rookie of the Year in 1993 when he was second in the league in rushing. Led the Steelers in rushing eight seasons. Fifth in career rushing yards (13,662) when he retired. Two-time All-Pro, six-time Pro Bowler.
Tim Brown: Receiver and return man for the Raiders (1988-2003) and Bucs (2004). Led NFL in receptions in 1997. When he retired, his 14,934 receiving yards were second in NFL history, 1,094 catches were third and 100 TD catches were tied for third. Had four return TDs. Nine-time Pro Bowler.
Cris Carter: Receiver for the Eagles (1987-89), Vikings (1990-2001) and Dolphins (2002). Had more than 1,000 receiving yards in eight consecutive seasons. Set then-NFL record with 122 catches in 1994. Ranked second in receptions (1,101) and receiving TDs (130) when he retired. Eight-time Pro Bowler.
Edward DeBartolo Jr: Owner, 49ers (1977-2000). From 1981-98 team averaged 13 victories per season. Won 13 division titles and won five Super Bowls. Served on realignment and expansion committees.
Kevin Greene: Linebacker/defensive end for Rams (1985-92), Steelers (1993-95), 49ers (1997), Panthers (1996, 1998-99). First-team All-Pro with three different teams. His 160 sacks were third in NFL history when he retired. Had 26 fumble recoveries and five interceptions.
Charles Haley: Defensive end/linebacker for 49ers (1986-91, 1999) and Cowboys (1992-96). Only player in NFL history to be on five Super Bowl champions. Had 100 career sacks. Two-time NFC defensive player of the year. All-Pro at both positions.
Art Modell: Owner, Browns (1961-95) and Ravens (1996-2011). Won NFL championship in 1964 and Super Bowl XXXV. NFL president during NFL-AFL merger. Integral in getting NFL television deals. Died last September at age 87.
Jonathan Ogden: Offensive tackle for Ravens (1996-2007). Super Bowl XXXV champion. All-Pro six times, made Pro Bowl 11 times. Dominant left tackle in run-blocking and pass protection for 177 games.
Bill Parcells: Coach for Giants (1983-90), Patriots (1993-96), Jets (1997-99) and Cowboys (2003-06). Regular season record was 172-130-1, postseason was 11-8. Won Super Bowl XXV with Giants, took Patriots to Super Bowl XXXI. Two-time NFL coach of the year.
Andre Reed: Receiver for Bills (1985-99) and Redskins (2000). His 951 catches were third in NFL history when he retired. Seven-time Pro Bowl player, had 85 catches for 1,229 yards in postseason. Helped Bills to four Super Bowls, but they lost all four.
Warren Sapp: Defensive tackle for Bucs (1995-2003) and Raiders (2004-07). Despite playing on interior line, had 96.5 career sacks. 1999 NFL defensive player of the year. Won Super Bowl XXXVII. First-team All-Pro from 1999-2002, made seven Pro Bowls.
Will Shields: Guard for Chiefs (1993-2006). Never missed a game in 14 seasons. Chiefs were in playoffs six times during his career. Chosen for 12 consecutive Pro Bowls, was first-team All-Pro three teams and second team four times.
Michael Strahan: Defensive ends for Giants (1993-2007). Had 141.5 sacks in 15 seasons. Was first-team All-Pro five times. Set single-season sack record (22.5 in 2001). Won Super Bowl XLII in his final game.
Aeneas Williams: Defensive back for Cardinals (1991-2000) and Rams (2001-04). Played cornerback for 12 seasons and safety for two. Made Pro Bowl at both positions, eight times overall. Had 55 interceptions, 807 yards and nine touchdowns.
Curley Culp: Senior candidate. Defensive tackle for Chiefs (1968-74), Oilers (1974-80) and Lions (1980-81). Won Super Bowl IV. NFL defensive player of the year in 1975. Six-time Pro Bowler.
Dave Robinson: Senior candidate. Linebacker for Packers (1963-72) and Redskins (1973-74). Won three consecutive NFL championships (1965-67) and two Super Bowls. Had 27 interceptions, was chosen for three Pro Bowls.


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Start under a small roof and follow crack to the first bolt, then traverse right onto face to the next bolt on thin face, once past the first bolt get over the face and on to big ledge, the next bolt is up and left, climb up to the bolt with good holds, then traverse left to bulge with crack, it is probly a good idea to place a .4 alien here, because if you fall it is going to be an implesent whipper. Here is some beta, there is a huge, bomber hold over the bulge in the back, once you get that stand on the ledge and clip next bolt, Then climb face past 2 more bolts to chain rappel.
When coming into the Atlantis area it will be the first route on your left, look for big bulge with small crack.
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IMO this is not a safe route. The feature that forms the left side of the crack sounds hollow. I would not have been comfortable at all falling on the cam I placed in the crack. The movement on the route was great and I would have enjoyed it more if that bulge did not sound so hollow. Anyone agree?
One of the more scarier moments in my climbing career...yes, I agree!
My son led this yesterday and I followed on TR. There is a hollow sounding flake about a little more than 2/3 of the way up. I did pull up on the flake and it held. The crack to the right of the bulge is solid. There are plenty of good foot placements, pockets and edges all the way up. I think this route is easier than 5.9, although placing a cam in the crack next to the bulge looked awkward.
We thought this to be a stupid and old style route. Bolt spacings are bogus and the idea of putting pro in the crack way out left between bolts 4 and 5- is even "more" bogus!
This route is cool, probably more like a 5.8+ .. Lead without using any cam and I never felt insecure, however, a fall trying to pull that move could be painful. Will repeat.
There is definite ground fall potential going for bolts 2 and 3. Falling while going for bolt 4 could result in a long fall onto the slab. Make sure your belayer is standing up and paying attention if you are leading this route. Placing the cam to protect the roof move up to bolt 4 is difficult for shorter climbers, as the best holds are some distance away. Our leader had to swing at it and place the cam dynamically. I would not lead this route, but if someone with no fear of falling puts a top rope on it, it's a fun climb.
I remember getting super scared a few years back on this... I haven't lead it since... yikes!


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Is your dog clingy? Does he whine or cry when you leave the house? Do you come home to find torn-up curtains? Are there deep scratches on your doors? If so, your dog may have separation anxiety.
It is often difficult to determine the cause of separation anxiety. Some pets are genetically predisposed, but there are many other causes, such as poor socialization, past neglect or abandonment, and changes in routine, to name a few.
If your dog is destructive, barks or whines repetitively, or has elimination problems while you are home as well as while you are away, she may be suffering from an undiagnosed medical condition.
Before embarking on any behavior program, check with your veterinarian to confirm that the problem really is separation anxiety and not a physical illness.
When left alone, these dogs may show subtle signs, such as whining or loss of appetite, or they may develop destructive or even self-injurious behaviors, such as urinating in the house, destroying furniture, obsessively licking or chewing their bodies, or jumping out of windows.
Dogs with separation anxiety are often unfairly labeled as "bad" or thought to be spiteful, but they are actually suffering from uncontrollable fear, akin to panic attacks in humans, and scolding them will only make the problem worse.
Suzanne Hetts, PhD., a certified applied animal behaviorist in Littleton, Colo., said, "True separation anxiety problems don't have quick fixes."
But most pets can and should be helped.
According to Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, director of behavior services at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Massachusetts, even pets with mild separation anxiety experience real emotional distress and deserve relief.
If you think your pet may have this disorder, make an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss the symptoms and possible treatments.
Most behaviorists will focus on relieving the animal's distress through positive desensitization techniques and behavior and environmental modification. There are also prescription medications available from your veterinarian that can help ease your pet's anxiety.
Hetts explained, "You have to deal with the underlying phobia." The key to success is to be consistent with your actions and understand that changing the behavior will take time, she added.
Signs of separation anxiety can include
For more information about separation anxiety and tips on how to work with your pet at home, ask your veterinarian for the pamphlet, "Home Alone: Solving Separation Anxiety Problems," from AAHA Press.
ResourcesAAHA, "Dogs and Separation Anxiety" Separation Anxiety: A Destructive Mental Illness
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