Posted on December 15, 2009
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The Parker Dam is located on the border of California and Arizona, some 155 miles south of the Hoover dam. This arch gravity dam was completed in 1938 and is constructed of concrete. The Parker Dam is the deepest dam in the world with a length of 856 feet and a width of 320 feet, of which 235 feet is located below the bed of the river. Parker Dam generates power and supplies water for most areas of Southern California. The reservoir created behind Parker Dam is known as Lake Havasu.
Posted on July 02, 2009
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Chase Field, located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks major league baseball team. The field was opened on March 31, 1998, and until 2005 was known as Bank One Ballpark. The field features a capacity of 49,033, a retractable roof, a swimming pool suite, and the second largest high definition scoreboard in baseball. The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series.
Posted on February 13, 2009
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Tempe Diablo Stadium, located in Tempe, Arizona, is the spring training home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Arizona League Tempe Angels. Built in 1968, the stadium can hold up to 9,785 fans. The stadium underwent a $20 million renovation in 2005. This spring training game seen here was between the Angels and the Mariners on March 23, 2008, with the Angels winning 8-2.
