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Restaurant Closures - 2008
It was suggested in a posting that we should start new threads for Restaurant Closures & Restaurant Openings as it was getting unwielding. I'll start one for Restaurant Closures in 2008. Noticed that Pho Bang Montreal restaurant in CDN has now closed. Had wanted to try their Vietnamese spicy soup. Wanted to get more suggestions for specifically Vietnamese spicy soup in Montreal by starting a topic, but got zero suggestions so far.
What, you mean they moved then closed already? Their Cochincninese spicy soup was amazing. That's really too bad, because although Pho Lien does good soup, their bun bo noodles are often soggy.
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OK, now I'm doubting my own sanity. In Chinatown, on St.Laurent near Viger, is Pho Bang New York. I had always thought they were branch #1 and branch #2 was on CDN, right next to the mega McDo. Both have been in those 2 locations for years. The CDN one closed while I was out of town, and I understood they relocated to somewhere else on CDN.
It may well be after all these years, the two were never related, and I blindly assumed they were without paying enough attention to the actual name. Weird, huh?
For what it's worth, the cochinchinese soup at both was (is?) identical.
re: moh
I'm withholding judgement until I make a revisit probably next week. The server misheard/misunderstood when I ordered spicy soup(he only heard 'soup' & initally gave me their pho special... & so on), that I'm giving them a benefit of the doubt, by trying the spicy soup again soon.
re: BLM
ok, after hearing this story and emerilcantcook's story about the soup at pho lam, I'm beginning to feel that we all need to take Vietnamese lessons. In fact, I think that would be a great course: Food Speak, a course that covers some of the major languages and how to use them in restaurants. I'd sign up in a minute (although I have already managed some of the basics in Korean, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, I do need lots of help in Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, etc.) We could have a second course on products in ethnic food markets.
Of course, this would take away some of the excitement ("did you order this? No, I thought you did... What is it anyway? Could it be a chicken butt (Pope's nose..) How about pig lips? Woah that's an odd texture.... ")
re: bomobob
Just wanted to say. Finally tried the Cochinese spicy soup at Pho Bang Montreal under proper conditions(now sure what I tried on the first visit there, after the waiter misheard what I ordered), & it was absolutely terrific. The best Cochinese spicy soup by far I've ever tasted.
So this spicy soup is not bun bo hue? Frankly I've never seen a spicy soup on a Vietnamese menu that wasn't bun bo hue. Could you desrcribe what this soup is you're looking for?
re: SnackHappy
If you are speaking to me. What I got eventually at Pho Bang Montreal(I can't remember how it's listed on the menu, maybe 'Cochincninese spicy soup) after I cleared things up, that I wanted their Vietnamese spicy soup(I might of said Cochincninese spicy soup after the bomobob posting), was so below my expectations that I can't really describe in words. It tasted like Vietnamese Pho soup, that was slightly spiked with the broth of their spicy soup & they added one beef bone, & tried to pass it off as their Vietnamese spicy soup(I was so so so... disappointed). My thinking, the Vietnamese Pho soup that they originally gave me by mistake, after the waiter misheard me, they didn't want to throw it away & take a total loss on it.
Ail Y'ail Y'ail closed.
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re: lagatta
You know, that stretch of St. Laurent is hard to make work if you are a business. Not as much foot traffic as there is south of Duluth. Wandering home, I never see a lot of people in that area, and I never saw a lot of people in Ail Y'ail Y'ail. I never went in there because it always looked pretty dead...
re: Maximilien
A fellow fan mused yesterday that maybe Al had closed temporarily to go on vacation or for an acting gig. Nope. Walked by the locale last night. Except for the ghost of the name on the window, the place has been pretty much emptied out and a big À LOUER sign is prominently displayed. Bummer. Best wishes to Al, wherever he's ended up.
Any truth to the rumour that Delfino, the sweet little seafood resto on Lajoie in Outremont, has thrown in the towel?
Recalling this through the fog of early morning, but an item on Daybreak's newscast said the developer who bought the property that includes the iconic Ben's Deli has applied for a demolition permit. If approved, the demolition could happen as early as this spring.
re: carswell
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Boston Chowhound here. Wife and I stayed at Le Cantlie last week (accomodations bought at a charity auction). Ben's still has all the signage and decor it did when I last visited several years ago. Looks like nothing still has been touched.The new developer hasn't exactly stripped the building's exterior.
On another note, Ripples on St. Laurent opposite Schwartz's remained closed, but looks like new fixtures may have been shipped in. May have been just too early for what seems to remain a seasonal business, despite what their website claims.
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The 24hr falafel place used to be Mickey Beignes.
Anyone remember that? After getting soused at Bifteck or Phoenix or some other dive, you would stumble into the place for late-night carbs.
Of course, everyone smoked everywhere back then, so your donut came out tasting of tar and nicotine.
Walking back to the car after dinner in Chinatown, we noticed that Restaurant Uyghur has closed. All the signs have been taken down and there's a note in the door, but it was in Chinese.
We were very sad because despite its imperfections, the place was unique and had some truly delicious dishes. Where will I get my Iron Plate Kebab fix, now?
I feel I might have to move to East Turkestan.
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Bummer, really! Yes it had imperfections, but since it was the only remaining example of the cuisine in the city, I thought they would be able to get away with just being OK. I guess this wasn't enough for the others, because when we ate there or just passed by, the place was always deserted.
Another one bites the dust. The Le Commensal resto at 5199 Côte-des-Neiges is shuttered. No tears shed here. That leaves two outlets on the island. Wonder what their chances for survival are.
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East European? Someone else called it French:
re: carswell
Le Commensal is owned by the Fondation Chagnon, basically the largest philanthropic organisation in Canada. André Chagnon's vision for the Commensal is to have it move into institutional food service (e.g. hospitals and schools). He can afford to throw lots of money at it until he finds a concept that he's happy with.
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re: zekesgallery
That got quite a few less than stellar (sorry) reviews, so I didn't go there, but I was hoping they would get their act together. The southern part of Plaza St-Hubert, for a long time a desert of closed businesses, marginal dollar stores and assorted junk, has some interesting young shops now, including a fair number of foodie ones
Petite Terrace de Provence; the owners were from Provence and tried so hard to make their place work, it did for a few years but alas, they are gone.
As for le Fournil, I'm not sure it made it to the one year mark, it was in a busy sector and their fruit squares were amazing.
I always feel sad for people who try to make their dream come true but the restaurant business is a tricky one to survive in.
On a little outing to NDG last night, I noticed that Persepolis has been replaced by another Persian place named Gilan. Parsomush has closed as well. There are renovations going on inside and a new sign announces Shiraz: a halal Persian resto.
Also, further west, Boite à Lunch has been replaced by a Japonese/Korean place. I don't have any other details.
Sadly, Restaurant Congee in Brossard has closed.
Happily, we had a good meal at Jing Hua on Taschereau - succulent BBQ duck, a heaping platter of fresh chinese broccoli and a huge hotpot of seafood tofu - all very tasty - for 34 bucks for three of us. We will be heading back to try their set meals which we hear are a good bargain.
Whilst walking on Ste-Catherine this afternoon, I noticed that Pipeline, the restaurant next to Foufounes Électriques, has closed. That's too bad. They made a decent burger and had a really interesting menu including a poutine with peanut butter sauce that was actually quite yummy. It's been replaced by a place called Saigon Style. I don't think it would be going out on a limb to assume that it might possibly be Vietnamese.
I just went on the Plaza St-Hubert street last week for eating at the Restaurant l'Étoile...but it was closed. I never understand why i never hear about it in the news and no ads in the newspaper. It's was such a good restaurant and the quality was far more better then those located in downtown or on the Plateau or the west part of the city.
Hopefully I hope the owners will prepare a comeback so much needed. The location is great and the decor is very nice and neat !. It,s just across the street from L.L. Lozeau and just beside Le Petit medley. Hope to hear from that restaurant in a near future ! I will keep my fingers cross.
Have a nice evening to all
re: surfer25
I never happened to get there - read quite a few negative or lukewarm reviews in the media and blogs, including here. Agree that that specific patch definitely needs a good bistro. I used to like the Vietnamese byow Le Mangoustan, but it has gone downhill. There is also a little Portuguese grill place along that stretch. Interestingly, that particular micro-area has seen a lot of positive developments (Délires du terroir, the Charcuterie, boulangerie, and a good fruiterie) and many young, alternative-type businesses). Hopefully someone will get the formula right.
re: surfer25
Les Bouchées Gourmandes on St-Paul (Old Montreal) has closed this week...
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Dangit! I always do this. I promise myself that I would go there over and over but never go and never support small businesses that deserve it so much. I just hope that this is a case of evil landlord trying to evict them for some selfish measures or Starbucks paying 3 times the rent to open shop across O&G; not financial hardship that they can't pay the rent. I hope they will open up somewhere else.
re: emerilcantcook
Good news Glaff and Emerilcantcook!
I dropped by Bouchees Gourmandes this morning, and the chef was there with a friend, clearing out the place. I asked him what was happening. They were having problems with their landlord, but they are intending to look for a new place and try to reopen within about a month. They intend to keep the same name and phone number. He looked to be in good health, and looked cheerful. So.... I am hopeful they are planning to reopen soon, and I will keep my eyes peeled.
re: emerilcantcook
We are in Montreal on holidays for the month of July. We have been loyal customers of Les Bouchees Gourmandes since it was first recommended to us on a 'Horse & Carriage' ride in July 2005. We have visited numerous times on each trip to the city over the past four years. We even purchased a beautiful piece of artwork painted by the owner's daughter when we were here last summer! It is the large flower done in yellow/orange tones with some sort of newspaper decoupage. We absolutely love it!!!
We were distraught when we ventured down for brunch at our favorite restaurant on Saturday morning, July 5 (after our arrival on Friday night) and saw no sign of anyone.
One of the guys at the restaurant next door said they thought they were reopening on Parc Avenue but we have driven the length of it numerous times and haven't spotted anything yet.
It is great to hear they are intending to reopen but we would love to know if anyone knows exactly when or where??? We leave on August 2!!!
Does anyone have an update???
re: roquinn
Roquinn, I recently called their number and spoke to the owners. They are actively searching to find a new place and reopen as quickly as possible. They have kept their old business number, you can try calling it to get an update, I last spoke to then about 2 weeks ago. Hopefully they will reopen soon, and before you leave!
Bad news and good news.
The bad news: The café at Benelo on Crescent St. has closed for renovations. Am vague on the shape it's going to take when it reopens but it sounds like it will be much more limited in size and scope.
The good news: Alex, the young French chef who'd been running the café since last fall is preparing to open a new resto on Bélanger near Jean Talon Market. If I heard correctly, the name will be La Reine Margot. Details when I get them.
Not a huge loss gastronomically, but La Fiesta, the "Mexican" resto on the east side of Côte des Neiges a block and a bit north of Queen Mary, has big À LOUER signs in its windows. This is a few doors south of the still-empty former premises of Le Commensal, a few doors north of the soon-to-be-vacated Phos and across the street from the recently shuttered Quiznos and downsizing Renaud-Bray. Plus, the menu blackboard for the bistro at Librairie Oliveri has been disturbingly blank the last three times I've walked past it (haven't popped in to inquire what's up).
Is it a sign of economic hard times? The neighbourhood's changing demographics? The city's recent announcement that they're going to start doing to Côte des Neiges Boulevard what they did to the Main and have been doing for the last three years to Queen Mary?
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re: buspirone
«The area should be thriving much more than it is.»
Agreed. The area had been steadily gaining in vibrancy until recently. Nowadays it's only the Middle Eastern/North African options that are multiplying (the demographic change I was referring to), and for the most part they're all carbon copies of each other.
re: buspirone
Well, none of these is a loss as far as I'm concerned. I never ate at Fiesta so I shouldn't really say anything, but it never struck me as particularly appealing. Commensal was overpriced, and Quiznos is no loss either. That upper stretch of CDN has a lot of bad eating still. If only the Subway on that block would close too...
Notwithstanding all this, the neighborhood remains great for eating. The best of it is in the little independent restaurants a little further down the hill, not the chains anyway. My only regret is the still-missed Indian joint on Queen Mary.
Incidentally, does anyone have anything to say about the corner felafel joint (on CDN and Swail, I think?) that underwent renovation? I ate there once and found that the food, never great, had declined in a strange inverse correlation with the increase in price. But maybe I just chose poorly.
re: Patelenberg
No, none of them are a loss from a foodie's standpoint -- unless Bistro Oliveri has also bit the dust, that is. But empty storefronts, shrinking cultural institutions, loss of local diversity and long-term major disruption of the neighbourhood's main commercial artery are not signs of a vibrant community. And from talking to other restaurant owners in the area, I know some of them are beginning to feel the pinch, and higher food prices, increased fuel costs and more difficult driving/parking are not going to help.
Kebab, the falafel joint, is inferior to just about every other option in the area. You'll find better shish taouk, etc., at Farhat, Sindibad, Sandwiches et Brochettes, BBQ Aseel and even Al Amine (and possibly Almanar, though I've not been).
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BBQ Aseel, the Iraqi place deliciously ensconced next to the Hallil student centre (vive le multiculturalisme!), had been dark for a couple of weeks. This evening it's A LOUER. Meanwhile, Shish-King, "le roi des grillades," has opened a block away on the corner of Gatineau and Lacombe. Plus ça change...
re: carswell
Not so much multicultural as multifaith, that. Most of the Jewish students at Université de Montréal who belong to Hillel or use its kosher food services are Sephardic.
I studied at UdM for many years, as I did my bacc and master's there, and much of that part-time while working full-time. I was always rather sad that there weren't the cafés, bars and reasonably-priced food places (no, not the Peel Pub!) available near UQAM, McGill and Concordia.
re: Patelenberg
Yeah, we really need another falafel joint/fast-food sub place/pizza-by-the-slice/Pho eatery up this end of Cote-des-Neiges. Frankly, I wish Pizzedelic would disappear, Pacini would disappear and all the various coffee places as well (Van Houtte?)
Move in some mom and pop restaurants, NOT sushi, NOT sandwiches, maybe some Indian, maybe a poissonnerie . . . Christ, the places in this neighborhood change hands faster than a Somalian dictatorship.
re: Moosemeat
Various hounds have been trying to get through to them for at least a few weeks, even to the point of dropping by. No sign of life. Does not look good.
Calories in Westmount is all papered up - what the hey?!
Also the Vietnamese joint down the block from them isn't closed but under "new management: Chez Nga".
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Boucherie Milan @ JTM is closing it's doors in December after 40 years, what a shame. Hopefully I can find another butcher shop with employees like Milan that went out of their way to please their customers. I noticed a "for rent" sign in the window this past weekend, I asked them about it and they told me they are shutting down in December, supposedly they almost had a buyer but that fell through.
I always hear good things about Chez Vito, so maybe that will be my new spot.
re: Jaetee
On the cover of the August edition of Metropole (the freebie Old Montreal real estate advertiser) has as its headline in big 12pt type: Le Helene de Champlain doit fermer ses portes "nous n'avions plus le choix - Pierre Marcotte."
But no article about it anywhere inside.
re: zekesgallery
It was announced last year -- there were articles in La Presse and/or Le Devoir. A double whammy: some $5 million in repairs and renovations are required (the city owns the building but is reportedly reluctant to pay) and Marcotte, the operator, is planning to retire soon.
Le Pistol, 3723 Saint Laurent has paper on its windows. No news as to what, if anything will replace it.
L'ouverture, the new place that open at Laurier O. & Esplanade is all papered up. It seems they only opened yesterday ;)
That location is cursed.
The windows of Agapes -- the one-time locale of Jongleux Café and Chorus on the west side of St-Denis between Sherbrooke and Square St-Louis -- are papered over, sorry to say. Handwriting on the paper says an Indian BYO will be opening soon (please, gods, let it be a relocating Shahi Palace).
re: carswell
Damn! I've only been there once, for an office lunch a couple of years ago. Basic old-school bistro fare, done reasonably well and reasonably priced, which is nice. But I still salivate when I think of the fries! They were the beefiest fries I've ever tasted. OMG they were good! I kept meaning to go back but never did. :-(
Le Journal de Montreal is reporting Le Paris has closed....*sigh*
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I think I first went to Le Paris as a little girl. A special "grown-up" treat from a very sophisticated aunt. She was a nurse in the Canadian army and travelled everywhere and had even been to the Soviet Union at times when few Westerners were even allowed in. Bought a nice fur hat or something there, of course. I was very impressed with what for me as a kidlet was the height of fine dining.
Indeed, it opened in ... 1956! Perhaps it or its staff were tired, but I do hope some take up the flame of cooking the classics.
re: lagatta
On July 29 I made a post about Boucherie Milan closing in Dec, the latest is that they may have a potential buyer now but I didn't get too many details. They had closed for renovations for 2 weeks. Apart from some fresh paint on the walls not much seems to have changed. No clue if the same staff will be on hand. Stay tuned I guess.
re: lagatta
I went there a couple years ago, along with blork, on a company function.
I was struck by how well the dishes were prepared, but also that, gosh, there were a whole lot of older folks gumming their food.
I guess the clientele never changed. I've never been back, but now wish that I had.
re: chilipepper
Yes, there was a front page vignette in the Gazette this morning.
Last time I ate there would have been over a decade ago. The place was filled with the elderly. I remember thinking at the time that the restaurant would soon have to close as their patrons didn't seem to have much time left...
If I recall, the food was pretty decent, albeit not very memorable...
re: chilipepper
Bummer. Wish they'd given a little forewarning. Would have made a point of dropping by for one last taste of their excellent roast chicken (served only at lunch on Saturday) and one last draught of that time-capsule decor, like a set from An American in Paris or Irma La Douce. That stretch of Ste-Catherine grows more moribund with each passing month. How sad.
re: carswell
Here is an article in English about the closing of Le Paris: http://www.canada.com/cityguides/mont...
re: chilipepper
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Apparently Le Paris has returned under new management.
I wasn't a big fan, but Chocolantara on Mont Royal seems to be closed. They were on vacation almost all summer, which I thought was really odd. I think there was some underlying landlord issues since the building they occupied was on sale. Now the building is "vendu", and the commercial space is for rent. There is no note on the door other than the a louer sign, and nothing is said about them looking for relocating. Lets just hope that the new business won't be another Thai Express/Sushi Shop/RicePudding/Macaron/Cupcake joint. The location is prime, so I hope someone could do something nice with that.
re: emerilcantcook
Perhaps this was mentioned in another post but I just read that Montée de Lait is relocating on Bishop st. and will now be called Montée.....
Apparently this is a much bigger space, but I rather liked the fact that it was small and quaint, that was part of the charm and experience of going there..... Will have to check out the new space, anyone know when it's supposed to open?
re: mangermtl2
End of the month.
The Moroccan fastfood stall cum crêperie Le Bédouin is the latest in the long line of Faubourg Ste-Catherine deceased.
re: VanyaD
Last time I walked by someone had posted the bankruptcy papers ont he outside of the window with the list of creditors and highlighted the unpaid wages part (which didn't look like alot compared to what they owed the rest of their creditors). I guess someone's holding a grudge.
Anyone know what the story is with Le Petit Milos, at the corner of St. Viateur & Parc? Windows have been papered over for what seems like at least year, and the place is totally vacant inside...but there is a handwritten sign on the doors saying they are closed temporarily?
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Apparently the owner of Milos will turn that location into a restaurant featuring upmarket Italian cuisine(planning to open spring 2009). The former chef of Il Mulino restaurant, Franca Mazza has been working at Milos for past year, in preparation for this new Milos-owned Italian restaurant venture.
re: Harrisonb
Yes, it's been closed for quite a while. I hope someone else can take it over; Castelnau is a pretty little street and a nice setting for cafés and a few food-related businesses (a boulangerie, a café/gelateria, a café-restaurant, a Middle-Eastern savoury-baking place and of course L'Occasion gourmande, the second-hand bookshop branch of Librairie gourmande at JTM).
Restaurant Lotte or "Furama" in chinatown closed their doors today. They were on Clark just south of Rene Levesque.
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Yet another icon falls. Disturbing.
In this case I wonder whether the cause was:
- the economy
- the quality of the food (fluctuating, to judge by my experience and reports here)
- competition from Chinatown rivals, in particular the newest, Ruby Rouge (i.e. that Chinatown just can't support another major dim sum palace)
- the demographic shift of local Chinese away from the centre city with the concurrent appearance of suburban dim sum palaces
- some combination of the above
- some other reason that's not occurring to me.
re: carswell
Yeah, I wonder what's going on. The last time I was there - and pretty much every other time - it's been packed, so I was surprised to hear about this. (We even spotted Denys Arcand waiting for a free table on our last visit just a few weeks ago!) One other thought that occurred to me was that maybe they just weren't charging enough to cover their costs. Ever time I paid a bill there I was astounded at how much food we had just eaten for a mere $11 or 12...
re: carswell
I think you've pretty much covered it, carswell. It is probably a combination of the reasons you've stated.
The "inside scoop" I initially heard was that the Lotte was supposed to move to the new Swatow complex down the street. It is possible the owner(s) decided to "start anew" with new backers and a new name. Granted, this is ALL speculation on my part.
P.S. Would you be the same carswell on the I.V. boards? If so, we have common passions!
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re: JadeMyst
That's usually how it goes. A restaurant being busy at a particular time (like Dim Sum) doesn't usually tell the whole story.
But getting back to the bigger picture, there is no doubt the economy will claim many more establishments as eating out is usually one of the first niceties to go during an economic downturn.
End of an era in town, as seen in La Presse ( or cyberpresse.ca)
Guy et Dodo Morali will close on the 23rd
La Rapière will also close on the 23rd (never heard of this one)
Les Chenets will close on Saturday.
The Chicken Wings place at Montclair and Sherbrooke in NDG (which was a Waffle Place before that but was never open when I tried to eat there) is closing after less than 6 mos open, and the wonderful coffee shop Cafe 92 next door will expand into that space. That's good. The chicken wings place always smelled of hot oil. The thing I like about Cafe 92 is the tropical juices, the great lunch specials, the warm greetings from the owners and the great cafe! And I get to practice my Spanish, too.
6703 Sherbrooke St. West, corner Montclair.
re: williej
Yeah, I've heard of Café 92, though I live at the other end of town (northeastish) - friend who teaches at Loyola campus.
Though your chicken wings remind me - I bought a packet of frozen organic chicken wings (nice meaty ones) at Segalls, and have to take them out of the freezer to be a tapa tomorrow evening!
Trinity closed last week non?


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Its somewhat ironic that this Super Bowl falls on Groundhog Day. For one Sunday in each of the past 48 years, this country has been doing the same thing over and over, just like in the movie, whether they like football or not.
Of course, half the nation will not watch Seattle and Denver on Sunday. I guess the rest will be watching the Puppy Bowl or some Law & Order marathon on one of the many channels that great show is airing.
But most of us will be eating wings or chips and dip and drinking something while watching the most important game of the year. Its what we sports fans do, whether we care about either of the two teams playing or not.
And when you dont have a rooting interest in either team, you have that cliché that always seems appropriate: Well, lets just hope its a good game.
Seattle and Denver should give us a good game. The Seahawks have the No. 1 defense and the Broncos have the No. 1 offense in the NFL. That certainly cant be a recipe for a disappointment, can it?
Its doubtful the Broncos are going to score 38 points on the Seahawks, which is what Denver averaged this season. And it is unlikely Seattle will hold the Broncos to only 14 points, which is how good the Seahawks defense was this year. Well probably have a score somewhere in the middle, and thats where the intrigue begins.
The questions are easy to pinpoint. Will this be a battle of the running games -- with Knowshon Moreno for Denver and Marshawn Lynch for Seattle? Can Russell Wilson lead Seattle to a win if the Broncos do neutralize Lynch? And can the Seahawks defense force Peyton Manning to make mistakes?
Manning, of course, will be the featured player. Hes trying to define his legacy with a second Super Bowl victory. But he will be challenged by a Seahawks defense that has a swagger and doesnt seem intimidated by anyone.
But can Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman remain calm and shut up enough to simply contain the receivers Manning will target? Sherman will be the best defender Manning has faced all year, and itll be interesting to see how Denver combats Shermans defensive ability in covering Demaryius Thomas and the other receivers.
Thats where Moreno comes in. If he has a good day, then that will just make Manning even more dangerous to open up the passing game.
But what happens if Wilson outperforms Manning? How shocking would that be? Wilson is only in his second season, but his poise has almost overshadowed his talent and helped Seattle get deep into the playoffs once again. The Broncos are going to try and force Wilson to make mistakes, but if he doesnt get rattled Denver might be in trouble.
Dont forget about Seattle head coach Pete Carroll. He won a championship in college at Southern Cal, and even though hes looked at as a rah-rah coach, Carroll knows how to win big games. He has done wonders in his short time with the Seahawks.
If defense wins championships, Seattle is going to win this one. They have the players who can put pressure on Manning, and when he is under pressure Manning makes mistakes. The Broncos must keep Manning upright and protect him, or it might be a long day for a quarterback desperate to put another championship on his resume.
Take Seattle 34-24, but again, lets just hope its one heck of a football game. Well need a good memory of a well-played game for when were missing the sport in a few months.
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"Heat stroke and dehydration can take you by surprise," said Sherlita Amler, MD, Westchester County commissioner of health. "The elderly, young children and those with high blood pressure, heart disease, or lung conditions need to be especially careful to avoid heat-related illnesses. High humidity and some medications can also increase a person's risk for heat stroke," she added.
The Health Department recommends the following preventive measures against heat-related illnesses:
- Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.
- Do not drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol or large amounts of sugar - these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
- Stay indoors, ideally, in an air-conditioned place. If your house or apartment isn't air-conditioned, try spending a few hours at a shopping mall, public library or even the grocery store. A few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
- Take a cool shower or bath and reduce or eliminate strenuous activities during the hottest time of day.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
- Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
- NEVER leave anyone - a person or animal - in a closed, parked vehicle. This is life threatening.
- Neighbors should check on elderly residents to make sure they are safe.
- Bring pets inside and be sure to provide them with plenty of water.
Elevated heat and humidity can also lead to unhealthy ozone levels. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forecasts daily ozone conditions on its website, http://www.dec.ny.gov, for the New York Metropolitan area, which includes Westchester County.
Air quality updates are also provided daily on the New York State Air Quality Hotline at 1-800-535-1345.
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People experiencing such symptoms should speak with a health care provider. Those who may be especially sensitive to the effects of ozone exposure include the very young, those who exercise outdoors or are involved in strenuous outdoor work, and those with pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma.
When ozone levels are elevated, the Westchester County Department of Health recommends limiting strenuous physical activity outdoors to reduce the risk of adverse effects.
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Kalilangan Festival 2010 Opens in GrandeurAuthor: orman | Filed under: Festival Ever
With great fanfare and vibrant fiesta spirit
Kalilangan Festival 2010 formally opened yesterday
Signaling Gensan's 71st Foundation Anniversary celebration
For one week, over thirty different events will happen
There's the much-anticipated Lakan at Lakambini Pageant
Which the organizers believe has the best crop of finalists by far
The Queen of Southern Mindanao Festivals will also add color to our fiesta
And there's the Kadsagayan Street Dancing Competition
Where five local contingents vie for the much-coveted championship trophy
In addition to this, seven municipalities will also dance their way to 150,000 pesos
As the Festivals of Mindanao Street Dancing Competition is revived this year
What made the Grand Ceremonial Opening more memorable
Was the presence of Gensan's leaders Mayor Jun Acharon and Rep. Darlene Custodio,
Former Rep. Lu Antonino and former Senator Franklin Drilon
Truth to tell, they have always been the source of inspiration of the organizers
But what really brought the house down was when our guests joined the dancers
And literally segued their way to everyone's hearts
It was indeed a sight to behold and every photographer's dream shot!
GMA 7′s Geoff Taylor, Grand winner of R U The Next Big Star dropped by
He surprised everyone by jumping from the stage and joined the contingents
He sure deserved to win – he knew what clicked with the audience
He sang a popular tune and had the people sing along with him
As nighttime came, the dancing continued
The fiesta fever was now on high gear
Infecting everyone who was at the Oval Plaza that time
Then the COUNTDOWN began
Led by Councilors Meg Santos, Ric Atendido, Nep Natividad, Vic Dante and Oco
The Grand Fireworks Display culminated the day's event
It was one exhausting and stressful February 22
But it was worth all the effort
We invite everyone to watch all the nightly shows beginning tonight
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Westboro Baptist Church will be protesting SGT Donna Johnson's funeral at 10:15am Saturday Oct 13th at the Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 Edinborough Ave in Raeford.
The group was reported to be picketing the three military funerals in North Carolina according to a WCNC news report. The group connects the deaths of soldiers to America's acceptance of gays.
Army Sgt. Donna R. Johnson
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According to Johnson's sister in a LGBTPOV report, they had been together for years, before the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was repealed. Johnson's family says she shouldn't be judged by her sexual orientation.
An outcry of support via local Facebook pages has swept the Fort Bragg and Fayetteville area as many plan to gather alongside Patriot Guard Riders to 'protect' the family during the military funeral. There is a Facebook page established to 'Join' against this protest.
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If you listen to conversations between D&D Miniatures players during any tournament, you're bound to hear someone lamenting a loss, describing how they were defeated because of "bad dice." Maybe their opponent scored multiple critical hits or they failed morale saves on important pieces.
While luck certainly plays a factor in every game, players who blame a loss on their d20 are missing an opportunity to improve their game.
Focus on What You Can Control
Players who focus on what might have happened if a particular roll had gone their way aren't learning anything they can use in their next match. They are saying to themselves, "My plan for improvement is to roll better numbers next time."
The whole point of dice rolls, of course, is that they're random and cannot be controlled. (In fact, if they could be, that would be cheating!)
Complaining about your die rolls is fun but unproductive. Instead, after a loss, focus on what you could have changed: the choices you made at every step along the way. By looking carefully at where your decision-making may have gone astray, you can find clues to help you win the next game. Ask yourself the following questions:
Did I Bring the Right Tools?
Sometimes the seeds of defeat are sown in the minis you bring to the table.
The details will vary with the situation, but thinking about how your options were limited by the units you brought should bring to mind helpful tweaks to your band.
Did I Have A (Good) Plan?
When starting any game of D&D Miniatures, it's beneficial to have a rough strategy in mind. This can be as simple and broad as "I'll move my dragon toward the bottom of the map and try to force a fight in that difficult terrain" or "I'll block that corridor with my golem while shooting from behind it with my archers."
After losing a game, it's important to ask yourself if you were following a plan or just reacting to your opponent's moves. If your initial moves were made before you had a plan in mind, chances are high that your pieces were not in ideal positions to support each other when combat was joined.
If you did have a plan, was it a good one? Look back over the game and think about where your strategy led you.
Consider how the game might have gone differently if you had followed a different plan.
Was I Watching the "Little Things?"
Flanking provides a +2 bonus on melee attacks. Cone effects reach six squares from the point of origin. Victory areas provide assault points at the end of each round. Every player knows these basic rules of the game, but in many cases victory goes to the player who was more diligent in applying his knowledge.
Many players think that a +2 bonus to hit or 10 points in a 200-point game isn't a big deal. When factored over enough die rolls or enough rounds, however, such "little things" can make the difference between winning and losing.
What Surprised Me During the Game?
There are good surprises and bad surprises, but in general, it's the bad surprises that you learn from. Did you cast a lightning bolt at your opponent's Helmed Horror? Did you attack her Loyal Earth Elemental with a flanking Dark Creeper? You might have been surprised that the results were not what you intended.
Next time, don't hesitate to ask your opponent to show you his cards, and make sure that you've read through the rulebook as well. These kinds of bad surprises can easily lead to a loss, but they are also easily prevented from happening again -- or in the first place.
Apart from wrinkles in the rules, there are also tactical surprises. Did your opponent maneuver in a way that reduced the effectiveness of your warband? Did her pieces work together to grant an unexpected synergy? Make a mental note of tactical tricks that are used against you so that you can either incorporate them or block them in your next game.
If At First You Don't Succeed …
Sometimes, no amount of analyzing a loss can provide much insight. There are times when it's not clear that any alternate strategy or greater attention to detail would have made a difference in the outcome.
If, after looking back on a loss, you find yourself in this situation, the most helpful thing to do may be to play a similar matchup again. Don't base too many conclusions on a single game. Often it is only through multiple matches that an insight comes to mind. Fortunately, playing more games of D&D Miniatures is a prescription that is easy to enjoy!
About the Author
Los Angeles resident Jason Lioi has enjoyed playing D&D for over twenty years and has recently branched out into d20 Apocalypse and Axis & Allies Miniatures. After winning the 2005 D&D Miniatures Constructed Championship, Jason was invited to design his own mini, which will be released in an upcoming set. Jason writes for Wizards of the Coast on a freelance basis.
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The word "safari" means to be out and away, to be on a journey or travelling in remote areas. It is both a physical and spiritual journey that can be undertaken in many ways. For our safaris we use comfortable, fully-open Land Rovers, specially designed to give you maximum visibility over the landscape and the animals of Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve and Kalama Conservancy, three fantastic habitats for African wildlife.
On our foot safaris we walk exploring the Kalama Mountains, among the most spectacular in Northern Kenya. In the Land Rover you are accompanied by your professional guide and by a tracker, a team that will help you to read the book of nature. We don't rush while on safari and there will be time to observe the wild animals, to see how they interact and to study their behavior and their habitats.
Days are normally hot, dry and sunny: the wildlife of Samburu is best seen during the early hours or late hours of the day, but we have discovered that during the central hours of the day there is a great concentration of animals along the river and no tourists. So we'll take you there to have an unforgettable experience. We also recommend night game drives, when the nocturnal species can be seen. We'd love to take you to our secret spots, especially for bush dinner, or to the river for a picnic lunch that allows us to be with elephants, waterbuck, lion, impala, giraffe all the Samburu species that go and drink water. If you are passionate about birds, Samburu is your preferred park: not only the species are abundant, but the birds are very tame and can be easily spotted and photographed. Our guides are birdwatchers by instinct and by training and share your love for birds. We always carry field guides and binoculars in our vehicles. On a game walk you will feel, touch and smell the trees, the bushes, the rocks and the tracks - and even the animal droppings - that make our area unique. To walk with the Samburu warriors in the African bush is a fantastic experience and you will learn how they use the berries and the leaves, about their traditions and about their life.
Morning and late afternoon are the two magic moments of a safari. After dawn, the light is perfect for photography and the sounds of the African bush start filling the air. Later in the day, just before sunset, we will stop and think about the day that is about to end while drinking a sundowner. We will be right in the middle of "nowhere" that is right in the centre of everything, surrounded on all sides by life and death, hunting and escape, sleeping and eating, mating and playing. Many safaris are not focused on wildlife but on Homo sapiens and are what some people call "cultural tourism". We call it "meet the neighbors". With you, we visit a genuine Samburu village and, because they are our neighbors and friends, we will be allowed to share moments of their life. They own the land we show you that we feel that it is important for you see how they live, why they protect the environment and in what way they are different from the other African tribes. They will ask you questions as they will be curious about you, too. It is an exchange of ideas and information. We also organize drawing safaris for artists and special warriors for a week programmes for families and group. Having discovered Samburu rock art in several caves near the lodge, we include a visit to these extraordinary archeological sites during our game walks.


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Enjoy fun of cycling at West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
People wanting to have fun cycling with family members but don't want to travel a long way need look no further than the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade.
Equipped with a 1.5-kilometre cycling track, bicycle rental facilities and a mini cycling ground in the centre of the promenade, the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade is an ideal cycling ground in the urban areas for parents and children where cyclists can also admire the harbour view.
People can take the opportunity tomorrow afternoon (May 27) to attend a fun-filled family carnival at the promenade, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and share the fun of cycling.
There will be various entertaining programmes, including cycling performances, trampoline games, games stalls, variety show and clown performances.
The carnival will be held from 1pm to 5pm. Free shuttle bus services between Kowloon Park (Austin Road entrance) and West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade will be arranged. Buses will depart from Kowloon Park to West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade every 15 minutes from 12.30pm to 4pm. They will depart from West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade to Kowloon Park at 15-minute intervals from 12.45pm to 5.30pm.
For enquiries on the carnivals, please call 2302 1762.
The promenade is open from 6am to 11pm daily. West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade has two entrances - the eastern entrance at the junction of Austin Road West and Nga Cheung Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and the western entrance at the Kowloon-side exit of Western Harbour Crossing. The promenade is equipped with a metered carpark which provides 30 private car parking spaces and two coach parking spaces near the eastern entrance to the promenade. Visitors may also get there by the following ways:
- To take KMB No. 8 which runs between Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and Kowloon MTR Station or green mini-bus No. 77M running between Tsim Sha Tsui East and Kowloon MTR Station which will stop in Austin Road West near the access road leading to the promenade's eastern entrance. It then takes about 10 minutes' walk to arrive at the promenade;
- To take the MTR to Kowloon Station from which is a five minutes' walk to the promenade's western entrance;
- To arrive the public transport interchange near Kowloon MTR Station for Bus No. 8, 11, 203E, 215X, 207A and 281A, and green mini-bus No. 26, 74 and 77M, and then walk for about five minutes to reach the western entrance; or
- To take the cross harbour tunnel buses of route numbers 904, 905, 914, 934, 935, 948 968, 970 etc. to alight at the bus stops at Western Harbour Crossing Toll Plaza and walk for about five minutes to get to the promenade.
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Soul singer Howard Tate, who was effectively lost to fans for years after his once-promising career was cut short, died December 2nd of complications from multiple myeloma and leukemia. He was 72.
Tate, who was born in Georgia and grew up in Philadelphia, was a highly touted young singer in the Sixties and early Seventies, when he recorded for Verve, Atlantic and other labels. A favorite of the producer Jerry Ragovoy, Tate had six Top 40 R&B hits and sang an early version of "Get It While You Can," later covered by Janis Joplin.
After an initial splash, Tate's career sputtered. His 1970 album (reissued in 2003), Howard Tate's Reaction, sold poorly despite co-production from fellow singers Lloyd Price and Johnny Nash. After a self-titled follow-up on Atlantic Records also failed to sell, Tate dropped out of the music industry. He worked in the financial industry before a drug dependency landed the singer on the streets in the late 1980s. When he recovered, he worked as a counselor and a preacher.
Located by a Jersey City disc jockey in 2001, Tate played his first show in decades that year in New Orleans. A 2003 comeback album, aptly called Rediscovered, featured covers of songs by Elvis Costello and Prince. Tate continued to perform and record on and off until his death.
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Study: B-Schools Shortchange Business Strategy
But some experts say the survey, whose respondents skew overseas and pre-MBA, isn't that meaningful.
Business schools don't focus sufficiently on teaching strategy, according to 60 percent of the current graduate business students and recent MBAs who responded to a recent survey from Which MBA?, a website of the Economist. Among prospective MBA students, who made up 75 percent of the 713 respondents, 80 percent hoped that b-schools would pay more attention to strategy. In another topic that the Economist identified as a core of an MBA program, 38 percent of current and former MBA students, and more than half of prospective students, thought b-schools shortchanged finance.
"It is worrying that so many business school students, who will often pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees and lost income to attend a program, feel that areas as fundamental as business strategy and finance are not being adequately covered," said Bill Ridgers, editor of Which MBA?, in an Economist release.
That's an odd interpretation of the study, according to an article in Poets & Quants, which suggests that the survey ought to be flipped around into a positive light. Rather than focusing on respondents' criticism of strategy and finance training, the Economist might have played up the fact that at least 80 percent of both groups of respondents—prospective, as well as current and former students—agree that b-schools give a "good grounding" in business fundamentals, which represents "a significant endorsement of existing MBA curriculum," the Poets & Quants article notes.
But some experts, such as Mikolaj Jan Piskorski, an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and a fellow in HBS's Strategy Unit, question whether the study is really that significant.
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By crunching the numbers in the survey's methodology, Piskorski counts only 64 respondents (9 percent) who hold an MBA, and of those 64, only 21 percent are Americans—a total of 13 people.
"There is a real gap between U.S. and a handful of European schools and the rest of the world when it comes to strategy," says Piskorski, who suspects that conducting the survey in the United States would yield "more satisfactory" results.
According to Piskorski, it's very difficult to teach strategy, which he defines as a set of choices that helps a firm position itself to compete in a distinct manner in the present, without jeopardizing future profitability. That's particularly true, he adds, since strategy also involves anticipating competitor reactions.
"Strategy requires a way of thinking that cannot be taught via textbook," he says.
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But according to Larry Chiagouris, a professor of marketing at Pace University's Lubin School of Business, the survey reflects the "real problems that some graduate programs have," namely that "far too many" graduate-level professors have never worked in a senior position at a business.
"Many of the faculty members who have great scholarly credentials in terms of their academic publications have never worked as an executive anywhere," he says. "While some have consulted, consulting is not the equivalent to having to run a business or manage a product."
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Riverhead Police have arrested a teen and charged him with a burglary at an apartment on Doctors Path Friday night.
On Tuesday, Riverhead police arrested Jvon Creighton, 17, of Riverhead, and charged him with one count of burglary in the first degree, a felony. Creighton was also charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and one count of false personation. Police said Creighton provided a false name at the time of his arrest and had in his possession a quantity of oxycodone without a prescription.
No charges were filed regarding weapons possession, police said.
A second suspect is still being sought after the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
The arrest followed an report on Friday night of masked intruders who allegedly forced their way into a woman's apartment and robbed her at gun and knifepoint, police said.
Riverhead police said that on 12:19 a.m. Friday night, officers responded to a call at an apartment on Doctors Path in Riverhead, in reference to a burglary that had just taken place.
According to police, the victim, a 22-year-old female, reported that just before midnight on Friday night, she heard a knock at the door. When she answered, two masked men forced their way into the apartment, police said.
The victim told police that one subject had a handgun and the other had a knife; the suspects allegedly demanded money and ransacked the apartment. The suspects were described as two black males wearing masks who made off with cash and clothing.
Police said the victim was able to escape and call the police. When police arrived, the suspects had already fled. A K-9 seach was conducted and a track was found that led police to believe that the suspects got into a waiting vehicle.
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Many consumers walk into a new car showroom thinking they can go toe-to-toe with the salesman, driving a hard bargain and getting an exceptional deal.
But keep in mind, while you may buy a new car every five years or so, the salesman is probably selling three or four cars a day. Who do you think is going to be the better bargainer?
That said, there is no reason to approach buying a new car with fear and trepidation. Some careful homework beforehand can build your confidence and help you get a fair price.
Shopping tool
Automall Network, an auto broker used by consumers and insurance companies, now offers Competitive Market Price Reports through their recently launched website, IVONTaCar.com. The reports cost $50 but tell a new car shopper what a competitive retail price range is in their market for the vehicle they want, be it a cash purchase, finance or lease.
"If you can walk into a dealership knowing what a competitive price is, you can use this as a much better starting point for negotiations," says Viraf Baliwalla, President of Automall Network. "This saves time comparison shopping and makes negotiating much quicker and less painful."
Another shopping tool is the Dealer Invoice Price Report. The problem with it, however, is that many dealers don't typically sell vehicles at their invoice price. So it is important to consult a variety of sources and find out as much as possible about the competitive price of your vehicle choice. Even then, it can be a crapshoot.
Playing it close to the vest
"The problem with buying a new car is that most dealerships won't give you their best price until someone else has first," said Baliwalla. "Then they will match it or slightly beat it just to get the deal while you're in their dealership."


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Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Limited launched the first ever solar-powered irrigation pump at Kaishar Char village in Savar yesterday. The system developed by converting a 10HP diesel-run irrigation pump on solar power is capable of saving 760MW of electricity and 800 million liters of diesel in a year. The system was jointly inaugurated by Niaz Rahim, Chairman of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd., and Shaikh Siraj, Director of Channel-I.
The company claims that though the installation cost of the solar-powered irrigation pump is a little high, it does not require any maintenance costs. This makes it cost-effective over the years it will operate. Nearly Tk 30 lakh has gone into installing the system, which is warranted to serve for 20 years. It will bring down the greenhouse gas emissions by 36 tons annually. The solar pumps that the company aims to install countrywide will save money spent on running diesel-powered pumps. The company pioneered solar pumps in the country in 2004 and has since sold 10 pumps mainly to government and nongovernmental organizations.
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Ilavann Hansen Sims, 99, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Langdale Place. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Park Avenue United Methodist Church. The Rev. V.L. Daughtry and the Rev. Hale Bishop will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Park Avenue United Methodist.
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Earn GISP Credits at the 2013 AAG Annual Meeting
The 2013 AAG Annual Meeting will have many presentations of interest to GISPs, including sessions about GIS applications in transportation, health, disaster and emergency response, urban planning, resource management, sustainable development, business; GIS tools and techniques; and much more. Attendees can earn GISP credits by participating in the AAG Annual Meeting. Attending provides several ways to earn necessary points for the "Contributions to the Profession" and "Education" components of becoming a GISP. For more information, please visit GISCI (www.gisci.org/). To register for the AAG Annual Meeting, please visit www.aag.org/cs/annualmeeting/register. Register by March 15 to receive a discount on the registration fee.
A workshop entitled "Becoming a Certified GISP and Why It Matters for Your Geospatial Career" will take place on Friday, April 12, from 12:40-2:20 pm in the Jobs & Careers Center (San Pedro Room). Attendees will have the ability to ask questions about documentation requirements, portfolio essentials, and dialog with current GISPs. GISPs who may have questions about renewing their certification are also encouraged to attend. The cost is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required. For a complete description, viait http://www.aag.org/cs/annualmeeting/workshops.
Other sessions at the Annual Meeting will focus on career development, social media, and cloud computing, as well as geography education, political geography, natural hazards, climate change, human geography, physical geography, planning and international development, and social justice. For more details about individual sessions and presentations, search or browse the online program: http://www.aag.org/cs/annualmeeting/program.
The 2013 Annual Meeting will be held April 9-13, 2013, in Los Angeles, CA. The conference is expected to host more than 8,000 geographers from more than 60 countries and feature over 6,000 scientific presentations, posters, workshops, and field trips by leading scholars and researchers. The Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary forum open to anyone with an interest in geography and related disciplines.
Special events will include distinguished guest speakers, a reception for international attendees, World Geography Bowl, awards luncheon, and an exhibition hall showcasing recent publications and new geographic technologies. Attendees also will have several options to explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Southern California through informative field trips and excursions.
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The Buffalo Bills have named C.J. Spiller as the team's 'most improved' player of 2011, while noting that "the tandem of (Fred) Jackson and Spiller present tantalizing options for 2012."
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In a video interview posted on the Bills' website earlier this week, Spiller talked about his hopes for next season and said that he and Jackson have the potential to make up the best 1-2 backfield punch in the NFL in 2012.
And he clearly indicated that he won't be happy if he goes back to the sidelines when Jackson – who missed the final six games of this season with a broken leg – returns to form.
About his confidence level as he wanted his turn, Spiller said "my confidence has never been low, even when Fred was having a great season."
"I just wasn't getting the opportunities because of what he was doing," Spiller said. "But I just stayed the course and stayed believing that my time was going to come sooner or later, and it did. I was able to take advantage of it.
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He said he hopes that the coaches will figure out a way to use both he and Jackson in prominent roles next season.
"That's up to Coach (Chan) Gailey or whoever makes those decisions," Spiller said. "I just come in and work hard and go out there when my number's called. We know we have a good 1-2 punch – possibly the best 1-2 punch in the NFL – if we're both used."
Spiller was then asked if he'd be satisfied to go back to the role he had at the beginning of this season.
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"What? Sitting on the sidelines? Tch…if that's what they want me to do then that's what I have to do. But that's like having a diamond – a diamond in the rough – on the sidelines."
Spiller said that in time, he'll reflect back on his accomplishments this season, in which he averaged almost as many yards per carry as Jackson (5.2 to 5.5) and matched the NFL rushing leader in touchdowns with six. But he said he's more concerned about continuing to improve as a player.
"I'll look back and see what I did good, and, of course, see what I can improve on – especially catching the ball when Fitz (quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick) is on the move," said Spiller. "I had two crucial drops this year – one (in the Bills' final game against the New England Patriots) with the pick, and then one in the back of the end zone.
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This 5000 CS is described as immaculate and includes documentation showing every oil change for the past 27 years. The seller says everything works correctly and that it has 83,000 miles. With an upgraded wastegate and ECU, it's claimed to make 225HP. Find it offered here on eBay in Mohnton, Pennsylvania with a $6,500 BIN.
I have one exactly like the one pictured sitting in front of my house. Perfect body, original engine, and original 5 speed. Bad starter. Best offer or off to Good Will.
Not sure of the reliability of those years but as true BMW aficionado i am wowed by the capability of the traction of our A4 2.0 turbo, quattro is the real deal in wet and snow.
As discussed, the sudden acceleration issue was driver error, over zealous reporting on the part of 60 min and awful advice on the PR front for Audi.
@ Chris H. Ferris Bueller's dad drove a titian Red 1985 Turbo Automatic, not this car. In the Sr Mr. Bueller's defense, the TQ was not yet available in the US in 1985 and Audi did not offer a manual Turbo in the 5k that year.
I can honestly say I wish I was in this for my drive to Connecticut tomorrow :(
Tom, I should have explained further, It was far more than 2 cars, Those were personal cars, I also was a mechanic in a Euro car shop from 1982 to 2003 and I worked on many of these cars, and many other examples of cars that show up here on BAT regularly.
I have been having issues with posters that do not have first hand experience, Many posters, here on BAT write about a friend or they heard that a car has such and such issue. Sure some of it is based on fact, but a lot is blown out of proportion. Read the post about the brake and gas pedal being the same size.
Buy the way, the pedals are NOT the same size, they are at the same hight and kind of close together. I think that post made me have an angry old man moment.
Yes the Audi 5000 had power window issues and the steering racks were troublesome and I would never own an automatic transmission version of anything VAG . But the engines were bullet proof, the bodies are some of the best constructed by anyone.They were smooth and comfortable and easy to work on. ( Compared to some of the other Euro cars I did at the time )
So yes I made a good living off of Audi,s, But I also made lots of money off of Saab,s, Volvo,s, Volkswagens, Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Porsche, and on and on and on ….
Every car has problems ….
Yeah, maybe, Carl.
More likely than "lots of folks here who either did not have a good mechanic or were not very skilled" is that you enjoyed working on the car, largely, and didn't have too many problems.
I've seen that before. My wife's client has 275k trouble-free miles on one that still looks like a two year old car. Astonishing- but much more common are the many minor and often enough major failures that make these cars an ongoing headache to own. And the car being "easy to work on compared to today's Audis" isn't saying that much.
Its a real hit-and-miss thing with cars, IMHO, and other than the Maserati Biturbo I can't think of a model with NO satisfied owners. Still, on this forum the collective consensus isn't to be written off to just some guys with bad mechanics or meager skills of their own, and its always "all I can do to keep from laughing" when somebody chimes in, from a sample of one or two cars, that a model dozens of savvy former owners think has serious problems is actually easy to own and trouble-free.
If that's your experience I salute you, and you've earned it. After seeing two of my friends in the import repair business make a living off of these car for more than two decades now, though, I wouldn't have one for free…
I am doing all I can do to keep from laughing at these comments, Back when the car was very common I had one and I put my father into one, we both got many years of service out of them. One poster had mentioned the complicated heater and A/C system. I will let you in on a secret… It is a Cadillac based system that Audi bought from GM. Most of the sensors, The control head and the A/C compressor were off the shelf GM pars. I found the car to be easy to work on compared to todays Audis, and not hard to keep going back then… Lots of folks here who either did not have a good mechanic or were not very skilled at keeping their cars going.
Though I will admit that doing a steering rack on a Turbo was a PIA
It's nice to hear from the regular BaT Audi fans like Myron, Rene, Roger, Type 44 and Greg Mazur. Hopefully, boxflares will contribute his two cents later on.
For all of us owning Type 44s, this bidding and the price the black 200 20V Avant sold for a few weeks ago are both surprising and refreshing, however both cars are low-mileage and uniquely maintained.
Normally, I would focus on the fact that $6,000 buys a very good 1991 200 20V and even perhaps a good basic 1994 – 1995.5 UrS4 / UrS6 (i spend too much time each day trawling through Audi sites), but I understand a low-mile car in this condition appealing to certain buyers. They really are landmark vehicles in many respects, from aerodynamics to driveline.
Some parts are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire for the 1991s, so I imagine it will be a more difficult for earlier Type44s. Even extremely well-maintained examples will cost you to keep in good shape (for all the reasons cited above by others), but that can be mitigated if you do your own wrenching.
I am tired of the BMW comparisons. I have driven an E30 for years, I get it. These Type44s occupied a different niche and had different strengths and skill sets. You can treasure both brands for what they excelled at without denigrating either one.
I love driving my 91 20V wagon and have put on over 37,000 miles in less than 24 months of owning and driving it, but I hope the future owner of this sedan puts on the miles sparingly.
What a BaT day full of great 80s and early 90s sleds…….is the whole BaT squad 42 – 48 years old?
I had one identical to this one. It was one of my favorite cars ever. Super reliable, 31mpg highway, and quick! I did need to stay on top of it maint wise but it was very rewarding! And it had 270k on it when I sold it!
Agree with Type44′s comments above.
We had an 89 200 (same car), a pleasure to drive with very reliable/strong drivetrain, but i will never forget the misery of working on these: steering racks/pumps, clutch, heater core, constant suspension work, brakes, etc etc. I was always working on that car, finally threw in the towel and traded it for fire wood. We then bought a Jeep Cherokee which was an excellent vehicle and a nice change. Fast forward 10 yrs: Sold Jeep and bought wife an A4, and have since sold it and bought a new Jeep. I don't think we will rotate into another Audi again, they scare me these days, to complicated and a bear to work on.
If Myron has reservations, then I know it's probably not for me.
I should not respond but someone has to. Audi has 1.6 something degree of caster, positive, 733 has 8 degrees positive. This I know cause I have both and work on both. A 5000 10v will easily keep up with a 733-35i with more interior room, lighter and as stiff a body, use less fuel, bigger trunk, better sound system let alone the fact it is Quattro and a 80,s bimmer is dead in the water on snow. And a darn good thing cause the bmw body will rust from salt and the double dipped audi body just shrugs it off.
Probably while going in reverse you experienced audi quick steering due to the high (4 times) pressure of any other car. I sign off…..need to work on the audi parking brake cables!
Beware of driving one of these fast whilst in reverse. You may discover that the front end has more caster than the average car. Results in a quick change of direction and large variance from intended line of travel. Did it once, unintentionally on a freeway off-ramp.
Sorry, but these cars are one of the big reasons why BMW's became so popular. The driving experience was night and day. These days, there is hardly a difference.
It is astounding that everything works correctly. I don't know how many of these things I have seen with systems not working. They are cheap because of that. The one thing they all had going for them is that they were astoundingly free of rust.
Oh, and Marc H:
Got the 4-car garage and modest expansion bungalow. Constantly seeing things on BAT I'd love to have, but it would mean letting go of one of the four vehicles I like, or divorce.
Un intended audi acceleration resulted in huge under valuation which resulted in my audi acquisitions. No car will pull thru it's brakes, not even a dragster.
Between this guy's Audi, his house, garage, and what I can see of his wife, I just want to bid for the opportunity to be him for a day.
@TomA This should be warehoused on BaT as a mandatory primer for any activity in an Audi post.
Seems like a fair price for the condition. Evidence of maintenance is huge for these things.
I had a front wheel drive version of the same. I replaced window regulators so often that I once did it while on a road trip, sitting the the passenger seat while my buddy was driving.
Complex systems – yes. For example, if I recall, when my a/c stopped functioning it could be because:
1. A bit in the a/c system was not working
2. A temp sensor that deactivated the a/c when too hot or too cold was broken
3. A switch on the throttle linkage that shut off the a/c under full throttle acceleration was broken
4. A refrigerant pressure sensor was broken.
5… etc.
It was a fascinating system, each bit made perfect sense. But in sum there were a million wires and sensors.
The driving experience of the car, the shifter, the steering was fabulous.
The 10vT is capable of a lot of boost–reliably–so I wouldn't be concerned. I expect that this owner has given this car the best of care, so things like the somewhat complex hydraulic system (that if not cared for properly, or if the right fluid isn't used, cause major component failures like the steering rack) have likely been cared for properly.
They are still complex beasts for their day, though, and things like the climate control system, the instrument cluster, and the big chunk of wiring that travels into the driver's door that will often have the insulation crack, causing shorts/failure are all still likely issues…as is heat baked underhood wiring that breaks apart (especially ground wires) causing drivability issues. I've fought all of these on Type 44′s as well as other VW/Audi products of the day. I wouldn't do so again unless it was a 20v Avant.
my A6 Avant Quattro has 356,000 after 12 hard years and still going
The "sudden unintended acceleration" thing…
It was a human factors problem, just like the Toyota that you turn off by holding down the START button. When the machine's controls look, feel or operate differently from the other 900 million similar machines in field service, humans are likely to make serious errors operating them:
The Audi 5000 brake and accelerator pedal are the same size, shape, made of the same material, weighted similarly, and are placed the same distance and angle from the floor, side-by-side. That's unusually bad, because unfamiliar and/or inattentive drivers are rather likely to be mistaken about which pedal is actually underfoot before they operate the vehicle.
No other car has such a pedal layout, whether one calls it a design defect or not…
Combine that with the absence of a shifter interlock to be certain that the driver's foot is actually on the correct (brake) pedal before putting an automatic transmission-equipped car into gear, and you have a small but significant number of horrible accidents caused by surprised drivers mashing their foot to the floor, after putting the car into gear, thinking its on the brake, when actually they are commanding full throttle- right into pedestrians, garage walls, grocery stores and swimming pools. Once the brake pedal/shifter interlocks were installed on the recalled cars, the problem utterly disappeared. The brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) fix is actually such an effective idea that it became standard on all new US cars by "voluntary agreement" of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) in 2010.
The real Audi 5000 sudden unintended acceleration lunacy, beyond the flawed pedal layout, was Audi's concealment, stonewalling, denials, foot-dragging and generally hapless behavior throughout the whole mess. Here was a monumental PR fiasco that set Audi back YEARS in the US market, and still echoes today. Its mockingly called the "nothing wrong with the product; our customers are stupid" defense, and has become a textbook example of how not to handle a product liability problem.
My 2007 A3 already has 75,000 miles.
I owned one :(
This looks like a nice, clean example of a car that most people have a love/hate with.
Have driven a few over the years and always enjoyed the experience. Never bought for fear of the problems they have.
Still, if you know what you are getting into…
Well, I owned four of them… And really the perceived unreliability is not actual.
However, in comparison to most other cars, I just really disliked the feel of the steering in these. Stiff yet uncommunicative is the best way I can put it.
Still, my typical forum name comes from these, Type 44 is the Audi speak for this body style. Lots of happy miles in them from 1996 to 2007 for me.
I don't think the price is at all out of line. This is probably the nicest 5000TQ left. They're not around anymore… They were $2000 cars for 15 years and now they are extinct. When you get down to maybe a handful of nice examples then the price goes up slightly, it seems. This is true even of, say, the Audi 100LS, which makes the 5000 look like a paragon by comparison.
Don't push down while washing the car. The sheetmetal on these was is thin they were covered in door dings after a couple of years.
"my friend had one of these and they are all POS and it was always broken and they do that drive through the wall thing"
Just getting it over with.
As others have noted this was the era when audi really got down the track on getting the mechanicals right and these things will go to 300k without major drivetrain repairs. Sure a door lock or seat heater or two will crap out on you. Steering rack. Few other things. But overall damn solid cars. Naysayers are ignorant spewers of rumor and innuendo who have no true experience with these.
These cars are fabulous.
However, you must actually know how to diagnose, selectively shop for parts & service, and preferably work on your cars to own them with joy.
Knowing how to drive well adds another plus or two come winter.
Knowing how to just talk trash about them rather than the above appears to be ubiquitous.
If only it were red, I could pretend to be Ferris Bueller's dad.
Did these have the sudden acceleration thing too?
YES, to the junk yard……
Exceptionally nice example of an early big quattro. Well worth the dollars but I doubt it will find many who think so. The car will cheerfully run forever, parts are not an issue and all that is necessary is a mechanic who knows what to do with one of these.
My first Audi was an '85 Avant. We had problems with the front rotors which Audi replaced under warranty, but the ability of that front wheel drive to plow through winter snow was amazing. Quattro make the ability of these cars to plow through snow astounding.
We just put a LOT of money into my wife's '94 100CS Avant Quattro. The work involved rear brakes and front and rear suspension gizzies and gromets and a bunch of other small things that just give up after 175,000 miles. The car runs and drives like a new car at this point. Why did we do this? Because there is nothing made now that does what the car will do better and certainly not sufficiently well to justfy spending truly big bucks. Despite spending most of its life in Maine with our salt and brine covered winter roads, there is zero body or suspension rust beneath the car. Not even the mufflers have deterriorated. This '87 Quattro sedan will be a wonderful car for not a lot of money considering what else is available in this size and performance range.
I've never seen another one of this vintage with the front sport seats though. I doubt there were a lot of them in '86 but the sport interior makes this one even more valuable.
The comment made above about being able to buy a '91 20-valve may or may not be correct. The advantages of the later cars are that there were many changes made mechanically and they were really better. But truly good 20-Valve sedans are quite rare and will probably go for quite a bit more than this one. Twenty-valve Avants are almost non-existent now, at least without a LOT of miles and needing a LOT of work.
Buddy's dad had one back in the day. He asked us (college kids) to take it to the dealer for service. We went back around the cloverleaf twice it was so much fun.
I also remember trying to figure out the trip computer so that his dad wouldn't find 80+ mph average speeds logged in it.
The dichotomy of this car (and time) was so evident. fun – but headed for service. 80mph average – but national 55 limit.
maybe that's the value here.
Rene, ditto your comments. Suggest we keep these experiences to ourselves or else the prices will climb .
Step away from the computer and put your mouse on the floor.
Resist the BIN button. It was hard for me not to generate some sort of justified scenario to buy this one to replace my grey 87 5000S non-turbo Quattro.
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Yep, got two of them. One I drive to work everyday and the other for wifey & traveling. (She puts up with me! ) They are so enjoyable on the highway.
My Quattro is amazing in the snow. I just leave all the 4WDs from red lights in the snow. Their jaw just drops because they think it is just some regular car. Then we do it again at the next light and I put my foot into it and leave them more!
I do need to work on them regularly. They will go to high mileage without any drivetrain rebuilding, it is just all the other things.
Someday I want a Coupe GT. The front driver can be made to go faster than the Coupe Quattro an I would not want to drive it in the snow.
Lucky seller has a four car garage full of handsome sedans. My dream house would be a one bedroom, one bath with a four car garage.
This is not even remotely worth that! You could get a good 200 20v (basically the same car with a twin cam head, and that level of power, but stock) for this price.
Did these have the sudden acceleration thing too?
Always liked these but the mechanical problems drove me crazy on the one I owned. For the vintage, the really drove well when not in the garage. I liked it when it worked but that was not often enough to keep it for the long term – sold after less than two years of ownership
Generally don't care for white cars, but the pearlescent works well on this one. The 25+ year old design still looks current. The word subtle comes to mind.
The miles can be low on some of these because they never ran right. Here's hoping that this is a good one.


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