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Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be important that you do. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies that can contribute to or lead to depression symptoms. That being said, if you're experiencing symptoms of depression, it's important to seek help -- from you doctor and/or a therapist before taking vitamins or other supplements. Here are vitamins that, when deficient, are linked to depression. Remember, food is usually the best source for nutrients, including these vitamins. Eat a well-balanced diet to make sure you're getting a sufficient quantity of these important vitamins.

The B-Complex Vitamins

The B-complex vitamins are essential to mental and emotional well-being. They're water-soluble, meaning they can't be stored in your body. Instead, you need your daily diet to supply them. B vitamins may be depleted by alcohol, refined sugars, nicotine, and caffeine so if any of these are a large part of your lifestyle, you could be deficient.

Here's a rundown of recent finding about the relationship of B-complex vitamins to depression:

Vitamin B1 (thiamine): The brain uses this vitamin to help convert glucose, or blood sugar, into fuel, and without it the brain rapidly runs out of energy. Thiamine deficiencies are rare, but can accompany alcohol use disorders and lead to a variety of psychiatric and neurologic symptoms.

Vitamin B3 (niacin): Niacin deficiency can cause pellagra, a disease which produces psychosis and dementia, among other symptoms. Many commercial food products now contain niacin, and pellagra has virtually disappeared. However, subclinical deficiencies of vitamin B3 can produce agitation and anxiety, as well as mental and physical slowness.

 Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Deficiencies of this vitamin are rare, but may lead to symptoms of fatigue and depression.

 Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): This vitamin helps your body process amino acids, which are the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones. It is needed to make serotonin, melatonin and dopamine. Vitamin B6 deficiencies, although very rare, cause impaired immunity, skin lesions, and mental confusion. A marginal deficiency sometimes occurs in alcoholics, people with kidney failure, and women using oral contraceptives. MAOIs, ironically, may also lead to a shortage of this vitamin. Many nutritionally oriented doctors believe that most diets do not provide optimal amounts of this vitamin.

Vitamin B12: Because vitamin B12 is important to red blood cell formation, deficiency leads to anemia as well as a variety of neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. Deficiencies take a long time to develop, since the body stores a three- to five-year supply in the liver. When shortages do occur, they are often due to a lack of intrinsic factor, an enzyme that allows vitamin B12 to be absorbed in the intestinal tract. This condition is known as pernicious anemia. Since intrinsic factor diminishes with age, older people are more prone to B12 deficiencies.

Folic acid: This B vitamin is needed for DNA synthesis. It is also necessary for the production of SAM (S-adenosyl methionine). Poor dietary habits contribute to folic acid deficiencies, as do illness, alcoholism, and various drugs. Pregnant women are often advised to take this vitamin to prevent neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Vitamin C

Subclinical deficiencies can produce depression symptoms, which requires the use of supplements. Supplementation is particularly important if you have had surgery or an inflammatory disease. Stress, pregnancy, and lactation also increase the body's need for vitamin C, while aspirin, tetracycline, and birth control pills can deplete the body's supply.

Minerals

Deficiencies in a number of minerals have been associated with depressive symptoms along with a variety of physical problems. Among theses minerals are magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, manganese and potassium.


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The Saint James Sharks have this weekend off after a 1-2 start to the season, but Mark Fischer's team will be plenty busy during the open week. Fischer is bringing a caravan of football players to his former high school in Louisa County, Virginia to help victims of the August earthquake in Virginia. Fischer spent six seasons as Louisa County's head football coach before coming to Murrells Inlet in 2011. The Sharks left Murrells Inlet on Thursday afternoon and will be guests of the Louisa County football team for their Friday night game. The Sharks will help with cleanup and have collected Lowe's gift cards to present to the community.
Louisa County suffered significant damage from a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in August. You can visit the Saint James Sports Facebook page to see pictures and comments from Louisa County already showing their appreciation for the goodwill trip.


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Are More Mexicans Becoming Conservative?
DEAR MEXICAN: GOP Senator Mel Martinez authored a decent compromise bill to resolve the growing illegal-immigration problem in the United States. He broke up the group of 11 million illegals into three classes, depending on the amount of time they were in the country. Those in the United States for two or fewer years would be expelled. Those in the country for two to five years would get in line and pay a fine. Those who had been in the country for longer than five years would be granted full citizenship following payment of a fine.
I believe that rampant, illegal (and I'm not afraid to use the word "illegal" because it is apt and accurate) immigration is not good for the country, neither for the born and naturalized citizenry nor for the illegal immigrant, many of whom are looking for the rule of law. I believe that the rising number of conservative Hispanics in the country (New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Brian Sandoval of Nevada and Florida Senator Marco Rubio) are making the growing case for Hispanics, whether born or naturalized in this country, who are tired of unchecked illegal immigration. Please share your thoughts on this trend.
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Ask the Mexican at email@example.com, be his fan on Facebook, follow him on Twitter or ask him a video question at youtube.com/askamexicano!
DEAR GABACHO: Mira, muy chingón in saying, "illegal"! And I bet you some of your best friends are "Hispanics" and you took four years of Spanish in high school, too! First off, Mel Martinez's proposal is tantamount to apartheid and is as laughable a ploy to get Mexis to vote Republican as a recent proposal by the Lincoln Club of Orange County, one of the most powerful fund-raising groups in the United States, to "solve" our nation's illegal-immigrant "problem" by letting them become permanent residents, but not allowing them to ever become citizens (that's how Germany treated its Turks, and look at how that turned out). There is no "rise" in conservative "Hispanics" in los Estados Unidos—vendidos have always existed, and as I've argued in this very columna many times, Mexicans are natural-born conservatives (libertarians, really) who don't go with Republicans because of their demonization of Mexican culture. And lastly, ain't it hilarious how Susana Martinez is spending thousands of dollars in campaign funds to try to prove her grandparents weren't illegals? Who cares how your abuelitos came into this country, chula—your frente still has a nopal on it! That you're wasting your time and money just to improve your standing with your Republican puppet masters at a time of duress for your state shows how selfish and deluded you truly are. Besides, haven't you heard of Ancestry.com?
DEAR MEXICAN: My wife is an elementary-school teacher. She claims that Mexican children with Anglo first names (such as Brad or Ashley) do better in school and on standardized exams than Mexican children with, well, Mexican first names (such as Fernando or Lupe). Your thoughts, please.
White Guy Who Is Married to a Mexican-American
DEAR GABACHO: "The Relationship Between First Names and Teacher Expectations for Achievement Motivation," co-authored by Tracy N. Anderson-Clark, Raymond J. Green and Tracy B. Henley for the March 2008 issue of Journal of Language and Social Psychology, found that teachers in a test case conducted in Dallas elementary schools consistently gave lower achievement scores to a sample student with a Latino first name (Xavier) than a gabacho one (Ethan) when all other factors were equal. But rather than put the blame squarely on teacher bigotry, the researchers targeted the names themselves. "Although names can represent family, culture, heritage, religion, and parents' hopes and dreams," the researchers concluded, "parents should understand that hopes and dreams can also be compromised by the power of a name." ¡Pinche pendejos! Parents: Proudly name your girls Xochitl and your boys Guadalupe. Also? The Mexican knows more than a few wab Brads and Ashleys who are as dumb as Susana Martinez.
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How do I know if I'm Bipolar?
Q: I've been on anti-depressant medication on and off since I was
16 (I'm 24), and am currently on the waiting list for psychotherapy for my depression (I live in the UK so am on the NHS, waiting list is about 1 year). I previously paid to see a private psychotherapist who suggested that I may be suffering from manic depression, however I couldn't afford to pay for more than a few sessions so I feel that issue was left somewhat unresolved. I have taken some online tests, which I know can be unreliable, but seem to indicate that I could be bipolar. I have felt in the past that I may be having a manic episode but I don't really know how people feel when they're not depressed, so I just assumed that 'normal' people felt like that. I have never had a period of my life when I have not felt depressed, so I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to feel when I'm medicated. I don't want my doctor to think I'm being a hypochondriac, but at the same time if I am bipolar then I presumably need to change my medication (I currently take fluoxetine). Any suggestions?
A: Sounds like you are in a difficult situation. Bipolar Disorder can take on many forms so it can be difficult to diagnose accurately. Some people mainly experience depression with only having occasional manic like symptoms while others frequently cycle between both. However, a true manic episode does not feel "normal." If it does not interfere in your functioning but is still an elevated experience, this is called hypomania. Many of my clients prefer the manic symptoms to the depression so sometimes don't see them as troublesome. It may be a good idea to ask those who are close to you to give you feedback on what you seem like to them during these times. It is also imperative to continue talking to your doctor about your experiences so that he can provide the best medication options. You are correct in that if you really have Bipolar Disorder antidepressants alone can cause more problems. Trying to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment is not being a hypochondriac. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor I hope you could change and get a second opinion. I hope you are able to get a therapist soon but in the meantime it sounds like you are doing all you can. You may also find some self-help books that would give you some suggestions on managing your moods through your own efforts. Hang in there and good luck.
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The single-player campaign will take players through a nostalgic journey of more than 45 matches, including the legendary match between Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 3; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson vs. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan in an Icon vs. Icon match at WrestleMania 18; and the much-anticipated WrestleMania 28 main event featuring The Rock vs. John Cena.
The new mode is inspired by the forthcoming WWE milestone - WrestleMania 30, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
"For nearly three decades, WWE has inspired millions worldwide through the historic, cultural and undeniable phenomenon that is WrestleMania," said Chris Snyder, senior director of marketing at 2K. "Through the 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode in WWE 2K14, players can now relive their favourite nostalgic and recent WrestleMania moments - from an incredible roster to authentic presentation and match play - in a unique and engaging way."
Unique presentation elements promise to transport players through the different eras, including authentically recreated arenas, WWE Superstar entrances and ring attires, as well as era-specific graphics, screen filters and other presentation elements.
WWE-produced video packages and in-game, cinematic cut scenes will set the stage.
Watch the roster reveal for the 30 Years of WrestleMania mode live on Twitch, this Saturday at 8:30pm BST. The reveal will be hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler and WWE Superstar Damien Sandow.
WWE 2K14 will be released November 1 for Xbox 360 and PS3.
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The show was conceptualized, produced and directed by the great Fernando Soler, a multi-talented singer, dancer and choreographer. Having danced the tango since he was 9 years old, he knows the art and heritage of tango better than anyone. See the artist's vision unfold in this truly exhilarating performance that will leave you wanting more!
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Of the 31 stadiums around the National Football League, most of them are amazing venues to hold a football game. There are, however, some that leave a lot to be desired. As teams start to understand the necessity of building state-of-the-art stadiums, we will start to see some of the older ones become nothing more than a part of history.
Speaking of history, there are a few stadiums that may not be as modern as we would like. But their importance to the game of football means more than any materialistic items these new stadiums boast.
With the help of individuals around the NFL world, we decided to rank each and every stadium from worst to best. We relied on some insiders when we simply didn't have the first-hand experience to give an opinion on a stadium.
So without further ado, check below for our power rankings of each NFL stadium.
31. Alameda County Coliseum (Oakland Raiders)
Having been to this stadium dozens of times, I can honestly same that it's the worst in the professional sports world. From the sewage leaking out into the clubhouse for A's games to the baseball diamond in the middle of the field for Raiders gams, O.co is an absolute joke.
Even fans in Oakland can agree that the Raiders need a new stadium. The issue here is that the city of Oakland has yet to work with the Raiders to get the team new digs and Mark Davis may very well relocate out of Northern California as soon as next year.
30. Edward Jones Dome (St. Louis Rams)
Ground broke on Edward Jones Dome back in 1992 in order to help bring a NFL team to St. Louis. Just a few years later, the Rams would relocate to the midwest. It's now been 20 years since the Rams moved from Los Angeles and this dome is now outdated. It's the humble opinion of this one writer that St. Louis made a mistake by not building an open-air stadium in the first place. But that didn't seem to be in the cards at the time.
Back in 2012, Time Magazine ranked Edward Jones Dome as the seventh-worst stadium in sports. The Rams are under contract to play in the dome until March of 2015. This means they could conceivably move back to Los Angeles as early as next year. Don't you find it funny that the two teams that uprooted from Southern Calfornia 20 years ago rank at the bottom of this list?
29. TCF Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings)
Minnesota Vikings writer Arif Hasan of VikingsTerritory.com and DailyNorseman.com was kind enough to provide these comments on the Vikings temporary digs.
Good: Modern, great view of field, facilities are much cleaner than most stadiums I've been to. Lots of entry points.
Bad: Concourses a bit narrow, doesn't feel like "home" for Vikings, not enough concessions. Parking is a nightmare. And Biggest negative: not enough seats. New seating is comfortable, but feels out of place. Aesthetically not great. Still beautiful stadium.
The Vikings will move to a new state-of-the-art stadium following the 2015 season.
28. Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego Chargers)
Notice all the horrendous football venues in California? It was a minor miracle that the San Francisco 49ers were able to build Levi's Stadium considering the political and revenue issues in the state. Opened in 1967 and originally named San Diego Stadium, Qualcomm is one of the oldest non-historical professional sports venues in the United States. As you can see by the photo above, it leaves a whole heck of a lot to be desired from a looks standpoint.
While Qualcomm has played host to three Super Bowls, the NFL has even indicated it won't bring another Super Bowl to San Diego without a new stadium.
27. Sun Life Stadium (Miami Dolphins)
Opened in 1987 and originally named Joe Robbie Stadium, this venue most recently hosted Super Bowl XLIV in February of 2010 and has been the site for five NFL Championship games. The league, however, denied Miami's bid for Super Bowl 50, instead awarding it to the 49ers and Levi's Stadium.
Up until 2011, Sun Life was a two-sport stadium, which also housed the then Florida Marlins. Back in June, the Dolphins unveiled plans for a $350 million renovation that will be funded directly out of the pocket of owner Stephen Ross. Until that's completed, it's among the worst venues for professional sports in the United States.
26. LP Field (Tennessee Titans)
LP Field was built for the Titans two years after they moved from Houston. It was at once point considered a state-of-the-art stadium and has hosted the Music City Bowl for the past 15 years. Despite internal upgrades such as new video boards and other modern amenities, Tennessee's home isn't anything to write home about. See what I did there?
25. FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland Browns)
It opened in 1999 when the new Browns joined the National Football League. And despite being 100 times better than where the Browns played before, it's simply doesn't compare to other modern stadiums. The amenities are few and far between, but that doesn't necessarily matter to the fans in Cleveland. My personal experience wasn't too exciting either.
24. Ralph Wilson Stadium (Buffalo Bills)
This venue opened in 1973 and really didn't have any major renovations until 2013 when the Bills revealed a new entrance plaza that you can see in the photo above. It's considered one of the windiest stadiums in football and just isn't up to snuff when it comes to the modernization of other venues around the NFL.
The Bills reached a 10-year lease extension with stadium officials, which gives the franchise the option to buy out the final three years of the lease. With a new ownership group likely to take over soon after the passing of Ralph Wilson, this venue won't be around for too much longer.
23. Ford Field (Detroit Lions)
This venue opened in 2002 and was a boon for the Lions, who previously played at the Silverdome. It's also one of the few stadiums that was financed purely through public funds and naming rights. But the overall experience at Ford Field isn't necessarily too great. Detroit would have been much better going with an open-air stadium, at least according to my first-hand experience.
22. Fed Ex Field (Washington Redskins)
As evidenced by the fact that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is looking into building a new stadium, the franchise isn't necessarily to happy with this rather old venue. Fed Ex Field opened in 1997 and was originally named Jack Kent Cooke Stadium. The attendance isn't an issue, as the Redskins have not had a game blacked out since 1972. Unfortunately, the make up of this venue leaves a lot to be desired. Much like other stadiums built around this time, Fed Ex simply hasn't modernized to the point where it's considered a state-of-the-art stadium.
21. Bank of America Stadium (Carolina Panthers)
This venue opened in 1996, one year after the Carolina Panthers' debut as a NFL franchise. It's the fourth-oldest stadium in the NFL that hasn't received major renovations since opening. Owner Jerry Richardson has received some criticism locally for the lack of an effort to modernize the venue.
20. Georgia Dome (Atlanta Falcons)
The Atlanta Falcons will be getting a new home in the not-so-distant future. And it's about time. The Georgia Dome is outdated at this point and one of the most talented teams in the league needs some new digs. Scott Carasik of Bleacher Report provided his comments about the best and worst aspects of the old stadium.
Best: Near multiple mass transit spots. Worst: Domed Stadium in the south. Generic design.
As always, Scott is to the point. Let's hope Atlanta's new digs have the same transportation options as the Georgie Dome. After all, this has been an issue with some of the newer stadiums.
19. EverBank Field (Jacksonville Jaguars)
I will plead ignorance here. The previous version of EverBank prior to the most recent renovations was among the worst in football. That I do know. Through two preseason games, not a lot has been made of the stadium. Though, the swimming pools right under that amazing high-definition video board are pretty sexy. This time next year, you can rest assured EverBank will be ranked higher.
18. Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles)
Sporstnaut's own Ben Haley, who also writes for eDraft.com, provided his insights about this venue.
Positives: Wind turbines and extra seats added last year, open concourses but stadium itself holds sound well and there are heat cells under the turf. Next to it is xfinity center which is a really cool sports bar. Nice luxury boxes/suited. Players Are right in front of the fans.
Negatives: Only recently big enough to host a Super Bowl, traffic in and out can be rough, security takes forever too. He also added being in Philadelphia as a negative, so take that for what it's worth, especially coming from an Eagles fan and writer.
17. Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Luke Easterling of the Draft Report and Bleacher Report provided these comments about Raymond James.
Positives: Pirate ship, good turf (unless USF played on it the night before), clear view from any seat. Also, kids tickets that start around $18/game. Second level seats down the sidelines are padded.
Negatives: Needs updating…video boards still aren't HD. Parking too expensive. Bloody hot for the first month or so. Sun also fades the red seats pretty quick, makes them all look pink until they repaint 'em.
16. Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans Saints)
Despite the fact that the Superdome has hosted seven Super Bowls, it's still among the oldest in the professional sports world. The venue was first opened in 1976 and received major damage during Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. While the venue has gone through major renovations, including a $320 million project following the hurricane damage, it's simply not a model stadium at this point. Having been there, I can honestly say the NFL would be making a mistake if it ever allowed the Superdome to host another Super Bowl.
15. NRG Stadium (Houston Texans)
This venue opened in 2002 and cost about one quarter of what Levi's Stadium cost to build in Santa Clara. It's considered a state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue and has it's nice little perks. Media absolutely love attending games here. As you can see in the photo above, the use of glass near the top of the stadium gives it an open-air feel to it. This is one of the only such stadiums in the sports world. And it really does set NRG apart from the rest that were built around this time.
14. Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts)
This venue opened in 2008 and replaced the RCA Dome as the home of the Colts. It boasts a retractable roof and a movable window wall, which enables more sun to come through and create an open-air feel to the stadium. It hosts the NFL Scouting Combine and has played host to multiple college basketball Final Fours in its short shelf life. As far as domes go, this has one of the best feels to it.
13. M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore Ravens)
Turron Davenport, Ravens beat writer for Pro Player Insiders, had a glowing assessment of Baltimore's home digs.
M&T Bank has a very lively appearance as soon as you set foot into the stadium concourse. There's a high-definition screen that shows Ravens highlights when you walk into the stadium. It is located when you come in on Gate D. The walls are accented with purple lights and there's a big picture of Terrell Suggs that is above one of the entrances as well. The scoreboards inside the stadium are pretty cool also.
They have four LED video boards that are six feet tall and 22 feet wide at each side of the main video boards above each end zone which are 24 feet high and 100 feet wide. The LED boards show out of town scores, highlights and fantasy football updates. They also have ribbon style video boards that stretch around the seating bowl.
You can see the Baltimore skyline which is framed perfectly by the placement of the stadium within the city. The stadium also has one of the best view from the press box in the NFL. Unlike many others that are perched high off the field, M&T gives media a 100 level view which allows them to be closer to the field.
12. Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati Bengals)
Bleacher Report's Chris Roling was kind enough to provide us with some thoughts on this venue.
It's in a solid, developing area. One of the more modern stadiums. Plenty of concessions/bathrooms, food prices are high though. Great view no matter the seat, plenty of parking and what I think is 24-hour bus service to it. Escalators make getting to nosebleeds quick. Facilities and behind the scenes tour are a must experience. Although I suppose I'd mention the raw deal taxpayers got for its construction
11. Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Denver Broncos)
Former NFL safety Nick Ferguson, who played 10 seasons in the league and five with the Denver Broncos, was kind enough to share his thoughts of Mile High.
There's something magical about Denver's Mile High stadium atmosphere. Is it the 5,280 foot elevation, the spectacular visual driving in for a Monday night game or the best fans in the NFL, whose expectations gave us the confidence to defeat any opponent we faced.
The 2005-06 defeat of the juggernaut that was the Patriots remains to this day, the most exciting environment I've been blessed to be apart. The scene which was created, will go down as part of the Mile High's history.
There are not many NFL stadiums that intimidate opponents as to what awaits them once they decide to step foot into the belly on the beast. That's 5,280 ft of rich history, crazed fans and a beat down from a franchise that lives by only one creed ",Win or shut up."
10. MetLife Stadium (New York Giants and New York Jets)
Jeff Lloyd over at RSEN Network and The Draft Report offered up his opinion on the stadium that hosted the most recent Super Bowl and was the newest venue up until Levi's in Santa Clara.
Positives: Sightlines best seat in house is upper deck 50 yard line. So many food stands that you're never out of your seat longer than five minutes. Rest rooms between every two sections.
Negatives: Security is too tough, traffic nightmare and not enough public transportation to get there. Lacks a great feel for either team because it's occupied by two teams.
9. Heinz Field (Pittsburgh Steelers)
This venue opened up during the 2001 football season and houses both the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team and the Pitt Panthers college football team. The Great Hall towards the east side of the stadium is a specticle in of itself. It includes a huge collection of memorabilia for both the Panthers and Steelers.
One of the best aspects about Heinz Field is the fact that there really aren't many parking or transportation issues, something that wasn't the case at old Three Rivers. In reality, this is one of the most underrated stadiums in the sports world.
8. University of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals)
Former Arizona Rattlers intern Blake Murphy had this to say about his home-state stadium.
Positives: Grass grown outside (retractable field) and design of seats. Smaller stadium but not a bad seat anywhere in the house. There's good, Arizona themed food at good prices compared to other stadiums. Old video board (too small) just got replaced by a new hi-def one. Athletes also like playing there.
Negatives: As a newer stadium and with Cards in Arizona more recently, not a lot of history. Also roof is hardly opened even on beautiful days for whatever reason, should be more often. Parking is alright but lots of fans had to park way over in the mall area and walk over.
Which leads to the No. 1 problem–Glendale location. It's too far out from the rest of the greater Phoenix area and away from downtown. And after building the stadium the City of Glendale has been very uncooperative, refusing to build a parking garage and have refused to lower prices for hotels for the Super Bowl or hosting the Super Bowl experience, which is now in Phoenix.
7. Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots)
Ethan Hammerman of Draft Mecca provided these comments about Gillette Stadium.
The Minutemen shoot after every touchdown, which is really cool. The ambiance is good and the angles are ideal to see players on the bench. Also, players sometimes mingle with the fans, which is cool. I once caught a game and sat next to former All Pro CB Mike Haynes.
6. Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs)
Here is yet another amazing stadium. While technically one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL, Arrowhead is a classic venue for football games and has gone through some rather extensive renovations. It was practically reconstructed back in 2010 and is now considered a state-of-the-start stadium.
The atomosphere inside Arrowhead is about as electric as any stadium outside of Seattle. While the fans make it that way, the game-day experience is something you'll never forget.
5. AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)
The first of the post-modern stadiums, AT&T (or Jerry's World) is a spectacular scene for fans and players. The huge video board above the field is just one of the amazing aspects of this stadium. While the atmosphere doesn't necessarily do a whole lot for the in-game experience, Jones and Co. pulled out all the stops in order to make the game a great viewing experience.
4. Levi's Stadium (San Francisco 49ers)
Probably one of the best fan experiences in the NFL. While only two preseason games have been played a Levi's, it stands above the rest in terms of technology and modern amenities. The greenest of all stadiums in North America, Levi's is the first of a kind that hosts a green roof and pretty much acquires all of its electricity by solar means. It has a huge high-definition video board on one end of the stadium, some of the best food you will find in the NFL and an amazing 49ers museum. It's the model for future stadiums around the NFL.
3. CenturyLink Field (Seattle Seahawks)
ESPN's Mike Sando had this to say about The Link.
Lambeau would be 1, then Centurylink for combination of city view, crowd and competitive team to maximize the venue.
As someone who has visited the Pacific Northwest, this makes a ton of sense. As you can see with the view of the photo above, Seattle's state-of-the-art stadium is smack dab in the middle of downtown and it wants you to know that from the get go. The competitive advantage and crowd noise that the 12th Man brings also makes The Link one of the best overall fan experiences in the NFL.
2. Soldier Field (Chicago Bears)
First opened in 1924, Soldier Field is the oldest stadium in the NFL. The Chicago Rockets/Hornets of the old AAFC was actually the first professional team to call this venue home back in the late 1940's, while the University of Notre Dame was the first football team to play at Soldier Field back in 1929. The history here is likely second to none in football.
While Soldier Field has undergone multiple renovations over the years, the experience within the stadium still brings back memories of great football games of the past. That's something that will never change.
1. Lambeau Field (Green Bay Packers)
Sports Illustrated's Peter Bukowski provided these comments about historical Lambeau Field.
For me, Lambeau is so much more than the game. It's the closest thing the NFL has to a college atmosphere with the tailgating and party atmosphere. Green Bay shuts down for Packers Sundays. And once you're actually inside, the stadium itself is dripping with tradition. You see the ring of honor with all-time great names. It's a reminder that Packers history is NFL history and the two are inextricably linked.
There is very little doubt that this stadium, as historical as it is, deserves to be No. 1 on this list.


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Canadian robot becomes first to fix itself in space
TORONTO – Imagine having a broken arm and being able to fix it yourself. That's pretty much what Canada's technological pride and joy, the space station robotic arm Dextre, did this week.
On Tuesday, Dextre completed the job of replacing two cameras on Canadarm 2, the mobile base on the International Space Station, which took place over the past week. It became the first robot to perform surgery on itself while in space.
WATCH: Animation of robot repairing itself aboard the ISS
Dextre is a robot that rides along Canadarm 2, allowing it unprecedented dexterity on the Earth-orbiting scientific platform. Together, the pair make up the station's Mobile Servicing System.
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) live-tweeted the camera swap on Wednesday, chronicling the historic work.
Live-action shots of #Canadarm2, #Dextre and a close-up of the camera in Dextre's hand. http://t.co/EVFAXuM7FW http://t.co/svrr0dSt1A
— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) May 27, 2014
#Dextre (left) is holding the camera over #Canadarm2's elbow joint. We're lining up the camera to install it http://t.co/lNTKdd6XI8
— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) May 27, 2014
It works! #Canadarm2 has a new camera! Bravo #Dextre! What will its first image be…?
— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) May 27, 2014
Of course, astronauts could have done the work, but being able to have a robot do the job means keeping humans safe from the perils of working in space. And Dextre's success means good things for the future of living and working in space: eventually we may see robots continue to repair themselves, or refuel and reposition satellites in space. It also means that we can depend more on using robots to construct or replace new satellites.
#Dextre's job is to reduce the risk to #astronauts by relieving them of routine chores, freeing their time for #science.
— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) May 27, 2014
The first generation of robotic arm, the Canadarm, was launched aboard the space shuttles. The arms helped capture and deploy satellites. In 2001, Canadarm2 was launched and played a crucial role in the construction of the International Space Station. It continues to capture payloads.
Dextre was launched in 2008 and performs maintenance work and repairs.
Of course, no self-respecting robot would miss the opportunity to take a selfie after such hard work.
To celebrate the 1st space robotic self-repair: a #Dextre #selfie! Too bad he doesn't have a face… http://t.co/iFxaI9TwqR #ISS
— CanadianSpaceAgency (@csa_asc) May 27, 2014
Work is expected to continue until May 29.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- The husband of a missing pregnant woman has been hospitalized, and police said he misled his wife and family about graduating from college and getting into medical school, authorities said yesterday.
Mark Hacking, 28, has not appeared publicly since Monday, when he said his 27-year-old wife, Lori, had not returned from a morning jog. The disappearance came days before the couple were to move to North Carolina, supposedly so that he could attend medical school.
Hacking entered the hospital Monday night or early Tuesday because of stress, according to his brother, Lance. He would not say what kind of hospital it was. Detective Dwayne Baird confirmed that Hacking was hospitalized but would not give details. He said investigators interviewed Hacking as recently as Wednesday.
Hacking's family and in-laws said they were stunned to learn Wednesday that he had not graduated from college or had been accepted at a medical school, as he had asserted.
Thelma Soares, Lori Hacking's mother, said that she was certain her daughter had not known about the discrepancies. ''Up to the time when I spoke with her last, she was deceived also," she told KUTV-TV.
Soares, addressing herself to her son-in-law, said: ''We feel badly that you felt that it was necessary to perpetuate this deception. We love you, no matter what."
Police Chief Rick Dinse said ''there is no question [Mark Hacking] is a person of interest" in the disappearance of his wife but said he would have been regardless of the assertions about his education.
Douglas Hacking said he spoke to his son at the hospital about the admissions of deception.
''He has two older brothers who are high achievers, a physician and the other is an electrical engineer," the elder Hacking said. ''He felt under some pressure to excel as well. It has finally come to an end, and he's relieved."
The University of North Carolina said Wednesday that Hacking had never applied to the medical school. Also, the University of Utah said he was enrolled from 1999 to 2002, majoring in psychology, but never graduated.
More than 1,200 volunteers scoured the steep terrain surrounding a park and canyon in a search for Lori Hacking on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, volunteers took fliers door to door in downtown Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Friends said the couple learned July 15 that Lori was five weeks' pregnant, though The Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday quoted police as saying that had not been confirmed. Lance Hacking said yesterday that Lori showed the positive at-home pregnancy to her sister-in-law.


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Jack Meade passed away on July 2. He was the most visible member (to us) of the Meade family, who owned Columbia Boiler and all the various heating-related companies in the system.
Here is a link to his obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/phoeni ... _shareobit
Jack was a genuinely nice guy. You'd never know he was the President of the corporation. He often visited the various companies and everyone was treated as part of the family. I remember the first time I saw him at efm. Dressed in his usual plaid shirt and ball cap, I thought he was an efm dealer coming in for a part to finish a boiler installation. I had no idea who he was.
He would stop by efm and sometimes ask if he could borrow a part from our inventory and I would respond "How shall I answer the owner of the company?" And his answer was that he didn't want to be treated any differently than anybody else who would ask the same thing.
Jack was probably responsible, behind the scenes, for keeping the efm stoker and wood/coal boiler from the scrapyard of history, in recent years. Although he wasn't overly enthusiastic about coal or wood burning, he knew that the products were still a source of income. Without him, I think there were others who would have deep-sixed both products. He took a personal interest in redesigning the wood/coal boiler. It had been out of production for at least 20 years and many of the blueprints were missing, but there were enough remaining to remake the product. I still use my 30-year-old WCB every day of the year.
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What a ride it's been since Sept. 11, 2001. Remember that eerie silence following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C.? I'm not talking just about the empty skies. I'm also referring to the total lack of commerce. Our economy had tanked. People were scared. Talk about no consumer confidence.
Fast forward a couple of years later and the economy had begun to recover. At first, the recovery was a trickle. By 2005, the trickle had turned into a flood, and the good times were back again. If you were breathing you qualified for a loan. Banks were throwing money out the door like candy. Homeowners were using their equity like an ATM card, buying Hummers, boats, exotic vacations, bigger homes and faster cars. Greed had become the drug of choice.
I knew it the day it happened. The day that we hit the proverbial wall was on Aug. 1, 2005. Home values stopped rising. At first they plateaued. Then when demand began to flatten, sellers began to ever so slightly reduce their asking prices to attract a buyer. Those in the business were hoping that there may be a baseline of value that would survive the slowdown, thinking that Phoenix had finally arrived as a New York, a San Francisco or a Los Angeles kind of metro. I kept hearing the lyrics "Slip sliding away." Well, we have been slip sliding away now for more than five years. It's been ugly. A lot of people got hurt and are still getting hurt. Is there an end in sight? I believe that in 2011 the answer will be "Yes!"
I believe that the first two quarters of 2011 will be marked by an uptick in trustee sales as the banks play catchup with those foreclosures that were put on hold by the paperwork scandal. In fact, trustee sales may reach record levels by March. This may be the crescendo of bloodletting as the last of those "red nickels" are sucked out of the real estate market.
At the same time people are losing their homes in record numbers, the unemployment rate will have begun to fall marginally primarily due to the recent passage of the tax bill crafted by Obama and the Republicans. By the time school is out in late spring, the local real estate market will be ready for a sizable uptick in sales and prices. By the way, people don't buy homes when prices are going down. The recovery will pick up speed when prices begin to steadily creep back up and buyers begin to panic thinking that they waited too long to make their move. By the way, people always wait too long.
By this time next year, our economy should be modestly improved from what it is today. The real estate market should have returned to some degree of predictability. Home prices should be on a continued upward trend, jobs more plentiful and consumer confidence much stronger. On the downside, I anticipate that interest rates will have returned to pre-recession levels and the size of our debt will have continued to rise. All of our problems will have not been solved but the carnage of the "Great Recession" will have abated.
Jon Beydler is a 32-year Valley resident and the former mayor of Fountain Hills. He lives in south Chandler.


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Caroline and Leo
Max and Caroline's attempt to break Nash (Austin Falk) into the modeling business comes to a screeching halt when his mother arrives from Ireland to retrieve her son, on 2 BROKE GIRLS, Monday, May 4 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs) and Leo (DC Pierson), shown. Photo: Darren Michaels/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2015 WBEI. All rights reserved.


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Less than 1 percent of navigationally significant waters in the U.S. Arctic have been surveyed with modern technology, said a federal report released on Friday.
The report, from the Government Accountability Office, said commercial maritime activity in Arctic waters off Alaska will likely be limited over the next 10 years. A variety of reasons are responsible for that, including high operating costs, limited demand from tourists for Arctic cruises and uncertainties and setbacks in plans for offshore Arctic oil drilling, the GAO report said.
Lack of facilities and infrastructure to support Arctic shipping has also emerged as a limiting factor on shipping activity, the GAO report said.
There is no deepwater port in the U.S. Arctic, the report notes. Most ports north of the Aleutian Islands are shallow, able to serve barge traffic but not such deep-draft vessels as container or tanker ships, the report said. Coastal areas in Arctic Alaska also lack surface links to roads or rail systems, the report noted.
There are only nine fixed aids to navigation in the region north of the Bering Strait, largely functioning to help support vessels that go to the Red Dog Mine port, the report said. On the northern coast, there are 11 privately maintained aids in the Prudhoe Bay region, but there are no federally maintained aids, the report said.
The U.S. Coast Guard maintains the nation's only two functioning Arctic-capable icebreakers, the report pointed out.
The GAO did not make recommendations. Instead, it said, its purpose was to provide an update on the status of shipping and related infrastructure in the U.S. Arctic.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who received the GAO report on Friday, said she disagreed with the assessment that maritime activity in Alaska's Arctic will not increase in the coming decade.
Still, she said in a statement, the GAO report highlighted some important needs.
"I thank the GAO for identifying the enormous need we have for mapping and charting our nation's Arctic waterways," she said. "The shocking fact that we have surveyed less than 1 percent of our critical northern waters should be a wakeup call to decision makers that we must demonstrate vision and act now.
Though other nations have more developed Arctic shipping programs, with more traffic than exists or is projected in the near term off Alaska, lack of support facilities, infrastructure and safety standards is a common problem, according to the Arctic Council. A 2013 update on Arctic Council maritime recommendations reported that there has been progress made in establishing Arctic-wide safety and environmental standards but that more work is needed.


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October 1, 2013
Submitted by Matadog Design
The raisin packaging is designed to be folded into a toy without scissors or glue, making it easy for kids to put together and lessening waste as they repurpose the box. The 10 packages are designed to be educational and collectible.
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Tribes and the Exchange Network
Presentations and recordings from the Exchange Network 2017 National Meeting are available HERE
Whether you're new to the Exchange Network (EN), or a long time participant with years of experience behind you, we invite you to join the EN Tribal Mentors Network. Through mentorships, those with more experience assist those with developing skills, thereby promoting collaboration and information sharing. Mentorship efforts aim to build tribal capacity and support networks to foster long-term sustainability of EN projects. The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the EN Tribal Governance Group (TGG) work closely with other EN stakeholders to identify appropriate mentor(s) on a case-by-case basis. For more information, or to request assistance/mentorship for your EN project, CLICK HERE (via Dropbox).
It goes by many names - the Exchange Network, the EN, the NEIEN - but fundamentally, this partnership effort between States, Territories, Tribes and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, was developed to facilitate information sharing for a cleaner environment.
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This website serves as a platform for new and existing tribal Exchange Network (EN) users, as well as those interested in EN activities, to connect with one another and access relevant information and resources. The site includes basic information on the EN and the Tribal Governance Group, links to EN announcements, and tools and resources for website visitors. In addition, this website houses the Tribal Mentors Program - a networking tool designed to offer peer-to-peer mentoring to tribes participating in the Exchange Network.


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Former Norwich City boss Chris Hughton issues statement over sacking
PUBLISHED: 11:03 09 April 2014 | UPDATED: 12:05 09 April 2014
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Former Norwich City manager Chris Hughton has issued a statement following his dismissal by the Canaries on Sunday evening.
The City board finally lost patience with the 55-year-old after the 1-0 defeat to West Brom, drafting in U18s boss Neil Adams to steer the club away from the relegation zone.
However, Hughton believes the decision was made too early and insists, that given the opportunity, he would have ensured the club remained in the Premier League for a fourth consecutive season.
The 17 games that defined Chris Hughton's time at the club. Click here for an interactive graphic.
Hughton told the League Managers' Association: "I am naturally very disappointed to have lost my job but immensely proud to have served as Norwich City's manager.
"I understand the recent frustrations, but I remained totally confident that we were on course to create history at the club by retaining our top-flight status and move into a fourth consecutive season in the Barclays Premier League.
"Collectively we were ready for the challenge that the final five games presented and we believed we would reward the club and the supporters by achieving that objective.
"Over the last two seasons many new players arrived at the club and it has been a period of transition, but I would like to put on record that the commitment and work ethic shown by them, together with the players still retained from when I was appointed, has been exceptional. The same applies to my coaching and backroom staff whose contribution has been immense.
"I now wish to reflect before preparing for the next challenge. However, what goes without saying is that I sincerely wish everyone connected to the club, from the owners and the board through to the supporters who are the essence of every club, all the very best for the rest of this season and into the future. Norwich City is a great club and I feel honoured to have had the privilege of being its manager."
LMA Chief Executive, Richard Bevan added: "We are all very disappointed for Chris and in particular with the timing of his dismissal. We must recognise that Norwich City has come a long way in a very short space of time and that just four years ago they were competing in League One. Chris enjoyed an excellent first season in charge by guiding the Club to 11th in the Barclays Premier League which was their highest finish in 20 years. Chris has an excellent record of managerial success initially with Newcastle and later with Birmingham before he joined Norwich so it is with regret that we see one of our top English managers being dismissed without being given the opportunity to see out the season."


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'Walking Dead' Producer Greg Nicotero Discusses The Impact Of THAT Cliffhanger In Season 7
Despite the fact that Season 6 finale aired more than two months ago, the mere mention of the episode often elicits unhappy with the cliffhanger the episode left off on.
Since Season 6 ended, of the Walking Dead family . However, in a recent interview, instead of talking about the cliffhanger, executive producer Greg Nicotero focused on what the cliffhanger will mean for Season 7. Speaking to IGN about the impact that the death of Negan's victim will have on the group, Nicotero said:
"It propels our people. It affects our people profoundly, as it does in the comic book. That changes everyone's direction. The main thing about Season 7 is establishing that the world isn't what everybody thinks it is, the world out there. At the end of Season 6, Rick was so confident. 'We're just going to knock out that outpost, we're going to f–k these guys up before they f–k us up,' and it ends with him going, 'Heh, oh well, I had no idea. What I perceived as the world is not even close to what the reality of the world is,' and Negan's there to show him that."
(Note: Although Nicotero did mention the comic books, that should in no way be taken as confirmation that Glenn is Negan's victim.)
So, gathering from what Nicotero is saying, Season 7 might almost be a return to the helplessness the group experienced in Seasons 1 and 2 when they were still learning how to survive against the walkers. Of course after seven seasons, walkers are no longer the constant biggest threat, instead now the group has come up against its first formidable opponent since the Governor. And let's face it, even he was a joke compared to Negan and the Saviors.
I know it'll be hard to watch, but given that the season will start off with the most devastating reveal of all time, Season 7 sounds like it'll be a wild ride.
The Walking Dead returns to AMC with Season 7 in October.
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WHL Energy (HN) will sell a wind farm in its portfolio to allow for its development through the planning system to construction and operation. The terms of the contract are confidential but will allow WHL Energy to continue with the development of the wind farm asset and for the acceleration of the process.
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[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Lesson 6: What Happens If I Need To Fire My Agent?
It's not something most of us want to think about, or may even be aware of when we hire someone to agent our work, but not every agent/author
relationship works out. In fact, most authors go through more than one agent in their careers and most go through more than two or three (I am personally on my third agent). There are lots of reason this may happen.
Why in the world would I ever fire my agent??
The agent can't sell your work and eventually stops trying. That's right. Even with a successful, legitimate agent, you might not sell. And since your agent shouldn't be making ANY money until you do, some agents might stop reading or pitching your work (it happens more than we'd like to think). If your agent isn't reading your work and actively sending it out
then what's the point of having one?
The agent may not be following up to your satisfaction. Even though
an agent may be gung-ho about sending your material out, if they aren't following up, than you won't get anywhere. Part of the great thing about having an agent is that they can follow up at three months or six months at a house where you might have to wait a year before calling. So if your
agent ISN'T following up... then you could easily be doing this on your own and keeping your 15% when you sell.
The agent's vision for your career may veer from your own. Since agents are in the business of selling, I've heard of agents who have encouraged their writers to change their type of story to fit the current
market. If the agent suggests something you've always wanted to write, that change may be okay. But what if she suggests something you aren't really interested in? If you did sell that work, you'd be expected to produce several more in the same vein before you could move on. So if your agent is really pushing you to change your style, you might want to reconsider.
If the agent's practices ever turn questionable. If you ever stop receiving rejections or get the feeling that something stinks in Denmark...
consider firing your agent.
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']So how do you fire an agent if you feel like your best interest is not
being protected? The answer is in the agent/author agreement. Most agents have a "contract" of sorts. Be sure you read it carefully before you sign and discuss any parts your don't understand or make you uncomfortable. This contract will outline what to do if you ever want to fire your agent, including how much time passes between notification of termination and the actual physical termination and how long the agent has rights to her 15% if the book sells due to her efforts.
If you don't have a contract (which is also completely legitimate), you'll
want to write a letter and send it certified mail. In this letter, you'll want to lay out how much time the agent will receive her commission if the work she's pitched sells due to her efforts. It sucks, but if you fire your
agent on Tuesday and your book sells the following week because of her pitch and her negotiation, she's going to get her 15% for the life of that book even though she won't be negotiating your contract terms or any other work on the book.
Firing an agent is not easy. It may feel like a step back in your career, but you have to ask yourself this question:
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Am I better off alone?
If your agent isn't using all her resources to get your work in front of editors, keep them reading it and keep them interested..<WBR>. the answer may
very well be yes. So don't be afraid to let go of a relationship that isn't working, especially if you've explored all the avenues of keeping it together to no avail. This is a business and you need to protect your interests and know what's happening to your career at all times.
The next (and final) lesson: But What If I Don't Want An Agent??
Feel free to ask any questions about the lessons so far!


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After the fall of the tower Schuldig wakes up on the beach hurt and without remembering who he is. As he slips in and out of unconsciousness he relives how he met Crawford and the making of Schwarz.
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One man cried tears of joy. Another started making plans to invite his parents from England to his wedding. Another sent an urgent text message to his partner of five years. Then they all rushed to the San Diego County Administration Center Friday afternoon, hoping to be among the first gay couples to wed in San Diego after the 9th Circuit cleared the way Friday to allow same-sex unions in California.
In San Francisco, people started getting married soon after the ruling. But when San Diegans showed up to the county building to make license appointments, they were told they needed to wait just a little bit longer. Wednesday is the first day new appointments to get a marriage license are available, according to officials at the county's marriage license office.
People can call for an appointment starting at 8 a.m. Monday. They can also take advantage of "Walk-in Wednesdays" — when marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies can be done on the spot, without an appointment, said Val Wood, chief deputy in the San Diego County clerk's office.
Wood added she was not able to issue new appointments Friday afternoon because she had not received the go-ahead from the state's Office of Vital Records. "We have not received word yet. We're still waiting for word," she said Friday afternoon, about half an hour before the county's offices closed.
At least one couple, Bryan Balderman and Kevin Stroman of Chula Vista, were allowed to make an appointment Friday and they expect to marry Monday.
For couples with their unions still in limbo, the mood on the second floor of the county building was subdued, bordering on anticlimactic. Clerks handed same-sex couples application forms and answered questions, and couples chatted in the hallway about plans to celebrate that evening.
Laurence Watts, 35, a native of London, crossed the street from his home on Pacific Highway when he heard the news, wanting to secure a date to marry partner Fernando Buendia-Laysa Jr., 32, in three weeks.
Why not immediately? That's when Watts' parents will be visiting from London. "We just saw on Facebook that (Prop 8. plaintiff Kris) Perry is getting married as we speak at San Francisco City Hall," Watts said. "We live right across the street and so we thought 'we know there's going to be a big rush for marriage licenses,' we said 'let's get in the queue and be first.' "
Nathan Bauer-Spector didn't waste a second when he heard the ruling Friday afternoon. He sent his partner a frenzied text message — "Oh my God! Oh my God!" — and rushed to pick him up from his job downtown.
"We just came here right here directly without even thinking about it," Ira Bauer-Spector, 28, said.
"We're just ready to make it official and to have all the rights that we've been waiting for," Nathan Bauer-Spector, 30, added.
The couple have been together for "going on five years" and have marriage licenses in other states.
"We've been piecing together our rights across the country," Nathan Bauer-Spector said.
After the big victory and minor setback Friday, are they planning on hitting the phone Monday morning to make that appointment?
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Googling doesn't bring up anything promising. Any ideas as to what this is?
Yahoo Application State Plugin
File name: npYState.dll
MIME Type: application/x-vnd.yahoo.applicationState
What is 'Yahoo Application State Plugin'?
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When I bring up my plugins info page (about:plugins), I see an entry entitled 'Yahoo Application State Plugin'. I'd never seen this before recently.
Googling doesn't bring up anything promising. Any ideas as to what this is?
You install or update Yahoo Messenger perhaps? Or add the Yahoo toolbar?
Yahoo! Messenger was already installed prior my recent Firefox reinstallation. Yahoo! Toolbar has never been installed.
Perhaps Firefox just picked up the app link when installed, I don't know...
Read here to see what all it appears the Yahoo.Application STate may be used for.
Can't see anything relevant on there.
Hrm. I'll have to take note of this one, and try and dig up some information about it. Can't have it not listed on PluginDoc, can I?
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G-Mac talks backcourt calls and incoming recruits
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:08:34 GMT —
The Syracuse University basketball team is still working though the disappointment of falling short of the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, and that includes assistant coach and former SU star Gerry McNamara.
While the NCAA officials admit a backcourt violation probably should not have been called on Scoop Jardine in the final minute of the Orange's third round loss to Marquette, G-Mac admits Jardine did travel, and that nobody should blame the loss on officiating.
"He may have travelled because they called the backcourt. You know, until you establish what side of the court you're on you can't call the backcourt. He was in the air when he caught the ball, one foot came down on the line and he established himself back on our side of the court, so technically it was not a backcourt. But he shouldn't have been in that position to begin with. You can (also) make that argument."
McNamara says the whole team is disappointed that they more or less let one get away.
"It's tough to lose a game when you outplay an opponent, and we did that. We just shot ourselves in the foot a bit with 18 turnovers and 23 fast break points off those turnovers."
G-Mac says it will take a little while to get over the sting of defeat in the tournament, but the program will be ready to bounce back.
"We'll grieve over this one a little bit, but we'll start to get excited again soon. (We have) three players coming in who are completely capable of coming in and playing and helping us, and we already have a young group of guys established who are pretty talented, so we're looking good.
Click on the video link for a full interview with McNamara, including further information on those three incoming talents.


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In a city with only a few buildings over 100 years old, Dubai is daring to remake its own image faster than any other city on earth.
Dubai is a world unto its own, and in this world the polarity of East and West converges in an architectural juxtaposition that, surprisingly, works. In a city with only a few buildings more than 100 years old, Dubai is daringly remaking its own image faster than any other city on earth.
As an ancient trading port for dhows plying the waters from the Gulf to India and East Africa, and as a link on the old caravan route from Iraq to Oman, Dubai's multicultural mix of people and ideas has heavily influenced its traditional Arabian architecture. This historical mishmash of Asian and European influences set the tone for Dubai's adventurous foray into imaginative, bizarre, and often breath-taking architectural styles. Look around the city. Cloud-busting skyscrapers may own the skies yet they complement rather than overpower the traditional low-rise courtyard houses with their graceful wind-towers.
Traditional architecture
In the Bastakiya Quarter of Bur Dubai, elegant courtyard houses with traditional wind-towers line a maze of narrow alleyways. It is one of the oldest and most atmospheric heritage sites in Dubai, dating back to the early 1900s when wealthy pearl and textile merchants from the Bastak region of Iran were enticed by Dubai's free trade policy to settle in the area.
As you wander the tight lanes note how they all bear north towards the creek, channelling cooling breezes blowing off the water. Climate, especially the harsh summers, played a major role in the construction of Dubai's early dwellings. Although the houses might seem unnecessarily close, the high residential walls provide welcome shade for most of the day.
Barasti huts made from palm fronds were cool and easy to construct. Once common along the creek, very few now survive except in the Heritage Village (Al-Shindagha) and the Dubai Museum (Al-Fahidi St). Wealthy residents and Persian merchants used coral and gypsum to build their houses.
The Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House (Heritage Village) built in 1896 is a typical example of Dubai's traditional architecture. Built from gypsum and coral, the house has a central courtyard and four wind-towers. These ingenious towers, open on all four sides, are wind-catchers, funnelling the breeze into a central shaft to cool the room below. Throw water on the floor beneath the tower and evaporation cools the room another few degrees. It is said that when traders sailed into the creek, Bastakiya's wind-towers were like a host of upraised hands welcoming them safely into port.
Wander into the restored courtyard houses of XVA Gallery or Majlis Gallery to appreciate the elegance and effectiveness of these simple designs in a modern context. Across the creek at Deira, the Heritage House (Al-Ahmadiya St) is another beautifully restored traditional courtyard house.
Modern and audacious
The oil boom led to a growth spurt during the 1970s and Dubai's first skyscraper, the 39-storey Dubai World Trade Centre. But it was not until the late 1990s that the "anything goes" adventurous designs began sprouting skywards. The iconic Burj Al Arab, shaped like a dhow in full sail, was only the herald of things to come. Today, Dubai's cityscape is a jaw-dropping sight with the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, presiding over all.
Drive down Sheikh Zayed Rd and you will see a profusion of glass and steel freeform architectural wonders with sail-designs, curved towers, petal-domes, and sleek, innovative flourishes. Dubai's eclectic skyline is visually stunning but towering glass edifices in a desert country equal huge cooling costs. Although cutting-edge, heat-resistant materials are now incorporated into the designs, there has been a parallel shift to build residences and resorts in the traditional Arabian style. The One & Only Royal Mirage Resort evocatively channels a Moroccan palace while the atmospheric Madinat Jumeirah (Al-Sufouh Rd, Jumeirah) with its distinctive wind-towers, central courtyard souq, canals and abras dramatically reflects traditional United Arab Emirates architecture.
Dubai loves to shop so it is only fitting that the city's themed architecture extends to its shopping malls. Mercato Mall (Jumeirah Beach Rd) led the way in 2002 with its Mediterranean design and renaissance-style architecture but every mega-mall in Dubai has a theme that will transport you to a different country, time or state of mind.
The article 'Dubai's eclectic skyline: From wind-towers to architectural fantasies' was published in partnership with Lonely Planet.


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After reading a couple of recent posts raving about Sasabune, I decided today while driving by to give the new location a try. Let me preface by saying: I went hungry, I wanted to like it, and I had an open mind. I have even had a few good meals at the old location.
Upon first impression, the old Todai space I thought was appropriate. Really, anything was better than the old house they were in, and the location seemed to suit their rigid and fast style of serving.
My wife and I were promptly seated after the obligatory admonishment / question "Have you been here before?" Maybe it's just me, but it always sounds like they are really saying "We know you're not good enough to enjoy our sushi without our help." At least they have toned it down a bit over the years.
Our waitress greeted us with "You are both having the chef's special?" It wasn't really a question and there were no menus to be seen so we agreed. Then the pain began.
Everything that arrived except for one piece of toro was sauced. And I mean SAUCED. Ponzu so tangy an liberally used that your lips would draw back, sweet sauce that was sickening slathered on sloppily cut tuna. The first sashimi course my wife sent back when the fishy taste was powerful enough to come through the bowl of sauce it sat in. Our waitress admitted that not only was the sashimi prepared in advance and refrigerated it was possibly not even made that day!
For all of you that equate soft fish with freshness, you have made Nozawa and the Sasabune owners millionaires. The fish is brined, and at this point the Sasabune fish is so heavily brined and sauced that I don't think I tasted a piece of fish the whole meal. It's sauce and soft, but that's it. Where's the fish?
The presentation was sloppy, as always. The cutting of the fish was just plain bad. Giant pieces of toro that could not be eaten in one bite and as a result were sickening. The ubiquitous crab roll ending was so salty that neither one of us could eat it and left dehydrated.
After our rapid fire 30 minute meal, all of the waitresses went MIA. It took thirty more minutes to get the check an pay. The total? An amazing $106 for lunch with one $4 drink.
How do they get away with it? If this were really the best sushi in LA, I would move. Instead I am drinking aranciata to try to get rid of the knot in my stomach so I can enjoy a good meal another day somewhere else.