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The Super Bowl is one if those events that brings Americans together. Even if your hometown team didn't make it to the end, like one of mine did, you find something in one of the teams to root for. I felt particularly anxious for the mother whose two sons both gave it their all as they coached the competing teams, the Niners and Ravens through a historic game at the Super Dome in New Orleans last night. Just seven years after Hurricane Katrina survivors sought refuge in the Dome, we watched New Orleans host a game that was unprecedented on many levels. Here are a few parts of the game we found particularly moving, amazing, inspiring and just a little bit sad.