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Running back Bill Butler played for Green Bay for only one season, but items he has held onto from that year will have an outsized effect on the team's physical archives.
Ex-Packers player donates rare Lombardi-era team apparelThat is absolutely amazing. And in outstanding condition, for having been "hanging in (his) closet for 55 years".
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A retired Green Bay Packers player has given his rare Vince Lombardi-era team blazer and basketball uniform to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame archives.
Bill Butler talks Tuesday about the donation of his 1959 Packers basketball team uniform to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. / Jim Matthews/Press-Gazette MediaFormer running back Bill Butler said he was glad to see them put on display where others can enjoy them.
"Basically, this coat and this basketball uniform have been hanging in my closet for 55 years. Now I don't have to move it anymore, and if I want I can come up here and see it," he said. "I'm glad the Hall of Fame wants it, and I hope people enjoy it."
The 1959 Green Bay Packers road game blazer, right, and the 1959 Packers basketball team uniform donated Tuesday by former player Bill Butler to the Packers Hall of Fame. / Jim Matthews/Press-Gazette MediaButler was a 19th-round draft pick by the Packers in 1959, Lombardi's first year as coach and general manager.
The Berlin native led the Packers in kickoff and punt returns in 1959, and led the NFL with 635 combined return yards. He scored his only Packers touchdown on a 61-yard punt return in the fourth quarter of a 28-17 loss to the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field on Nov. 8, 1959.
That year, each Packers player and coach received a custom tailored jacket to be worn for team photos, media events and other occasions.
The 1959 Green Bay Packers road game blazer worn by former player Bill Butler. / Jim Matthews/Press-Gazette MediaButler received his Packers basketball uniform while playing for the traveling team in the offseason. The team raised money and awareness for local charities.
The 1959 Packers basketball team uniform worn by former player Bill Butler. / Jim Matthews/Press-Gazette MediaThe Green Bay Packers' basketball team in the winter of 1959-60. Top row, from left, Jack Morton, Dan Currie, Jim Temp, Bob Skoronski and Gary Knafelc. Bottom row, from left, Al Carmichael, Babe Parilli, Bill Butler, Tom Bettis and Lew Carpenter. Butler donated his basketball jersey and shorts to the Packers Hall of Fame on Tuesday. / Courtesy of Jim Temp"We've never before had one of these blazers from the 1950s. Needless to say, we've never had one of the basketball uniforms," said Tom Murphy, archivist for the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, a nonprofit corporation independent from the team.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to get this donation (from Butler)," Murphy said.
Butler said he insisted the Hall of Fame take his apparel, and he didn't need to think twice about giving it away.
"From the time I started (playing football) in fifth grade, I have all the clothing and written articles. I just have stacked it up over the years. I'm kind of a pack rat. And, after 55 years, I'm not going to miss it in my closet," he said.
Butler, 76, coached football at Green Lake High School and retired in 2009 as the defensive coordinator at Ripon High School.
He played only one season for the Packers. He was chosen by Dallas in the 1960 NFL expansion draft and played that season for the Cowboys. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings from 1962 to 1964 and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1965.
Butler's donated apparel is on display at a temporary exhibit in the Neville Public Museum while the Lambeau Field Atrium undergoes renovations.
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Like a little less accidental and a bit more planned intent? Try Centre Place for some of the best hole-in-the-wall bars and cafes (Hell's Kitchen scores an honourable mention). Hosier Lane will give you your required art fix, AC/DC Lane for live music (Cherry Bar is a must visit) and Meyers Place and Tattersalls Lane for the best in bars.
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Elegant terraces, the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum and the picturesque Carlton Gardens are all at the northern edge of the city. Experience la dolce vita in 'Little Italy' - Lygon Street - and enjoy the bookshops, boutiques and bars that line a university neighbourhood.
Just 10 minutes tram ride from the CBD is Fitzroy, Melbourne's hippest bohemian enclave with galleries, fine dining, hidden bars and vintage shopping. Brunch all day and sip cocktails at the rooftop bars on Brunswick Street or shop for local fashion and specialist book and vinyl retailers on ultra-cool Gertrude Street.
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The world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet, as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga—hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others. He shows how the myriad forms are ultimately related, and can even be perceived to make up a vast, interpenetrating matrix, symbolizing the unity, profundity, and beauty of the ancient tradition.
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(CNN) -- As Iran's relations with the Western world seem to be thawing following a historic U.S. agreement over its nuclear production, sport is also doing its part to bring Tehran in from the cold.
AC Milan, the world's most successful soccer club in terms of trophies won, sent a team stacked full of its former stars to take part in a charity match against counterparts from Persepolis FC.
Thursday's game, watched by 65,000 fans in Persepolis' Azadi Stadium, was won 3-1 by the seven-time European champion.
But as Iran's nuclear deal will help lift some of the economic sanctions that have hurt its growth, this exhibition has bigger meaning for Persepolis and the development of Iranian football.
It is part of a collaboration that began at the end of last year when Persepolis president Mohammad Rouyanian visited Italy to meet with Milan chief executive and V.P. Adriano Galliani.
Milan's website reports that the "Rossoneri" ("black and reds") will be sharing knowledge of the club's successful youth academy with Persepolis -- which is Iran's most successful team and one of the most popular in Asia.
"Mohammad Rouyanian expressed his admiration for the way that the club and its proprietor made Milan the most decorated in the world," the website said. "The desire to create and develop a form of collaboration between the two clubs came naturally.
"Collaboration is already underway that will see the Milan Academy help to export and replicate the Milan Model with Persepolis, which celebrates its 50-year anniversary this year."
Legendary defender Paolo Maldini headed a star-studded Milan lineup at the 100,000-capacity Azadi Stadium for a match that marked the last Persepolis appearance for former Iran captain Mehdi Mahdavikia.
Mahdavikia, 36, retired this year following a distinguished career in which he appeared at two World Cups -- representing his country 111 times in all -- and spent eight seasons with German club Hamburg.
The Milan team also included another of Italy's defensive greats, Franco Baresi, and his fellow World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso.
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Seasonal flights to Alaska will operate six days a week from June 6 through Sept. 9, with an 8 p.m. departure (every day except Tuesdays) and an 11:55 p.m. arrival at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The return flight will leave Anchorage at 12:50 a.m. (except Wednesdays) and arrive at SFO at 6:25 a.m.
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You may think the healthy pregnancy to-do list is like a potato-chip craving: never-ending. But it's not. Aside from eating well and exercising—two topics that are so important we've covered them elsewhere in this issue—there are only about five things you really need to do to increase your chance of having an enjoyable pregnancy and a healthy baby.
1. Say "no" to toxins. Because of their link to birth defects, miscarriage and other problems, you should avoid tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs and even solvents such as paint thinners and nail polish remover while pregnant. Smoking cigarettes, for example, decreases oxygen flow to your baby; it's linked to preterm birth and other complications. "If you can't stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs, let your doctor know," recommends Roger Harms, M.D., an OB-GYN at the Mayo Clinic. A doctor can offer advice and support, as well as refer you to a program like the "Great Start Quitline" (866-66-START), which helps pregnant women stop smoking.
2. Watch what you pop. Check with your doctor or midwife before taking any over-the-counter medications, supplements or "natural" remedies. Even nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen should be avoided—studies suggest they increase the risk of miscarriage and damage to fetal blood vessels. Also limit caffeine, which is difficult for a fetus to metabolize, to 200 milligrams, or about two cups of coffee, per day.
3. Pay attention to your feelings. You've probably heard of postpartum depression, but you may not know that 10 percent to 20 percent of women experience symptoms of major depression during pregnancy, according to the March of Dimes. This could increase your risk for preterm labor. If you're feeling unexplainably sad, angry or guilty, or if you lose interest in activities you usually enjoy or sleep too much, tell your doctor. Therapy, a support group, an antidepressant medication or a combination of the three will likely help. Not all antidepressants are safe for pregnant women, so be sure to work with a doctor who is familiar with pregnancy-related mental health issues. To search for a prenatal/postpartum support organization in your area, visit postpartum.net.
4. Wash up. Frequent hand washing can protect you from infections such as Group B streptococcus, Fifth disease, cytomegalovirus and chickenpox, all of which can cause birth defects and other severe complications for your baby. Ethyl alcohol-based hand sanitizers are a great option for those times when you can't get to a sink. "They protect users from most of the communicable infections," says Anjan Chaudhury, M.D., an OB-GYN at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston.
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166. The Acheron Pulse
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The planet Cawdor. Deep in the heart of the Drashani Empire.
The Doctor lands thirty years after the Succession of Blood brought Empress Cheni to the throne. For most of her reign there has been peace and prosperity. The Empire flourished. But five years ago, the War came. And nothing was ever the same again. Now the Drashani are at war with the mysterious alien race known as the Wrath, led by the Warlord Tenebris. As more and more planets fall to their advance events are rushing to a head.
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During Sunday's Raiders-Ravens game, Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo talked to some players on the Raiders, but it wasn't trash talk. Instead, Ayanbadejo says he and some of his opponents talked about politics, and that players on the Raiders credited him for his support of a ballot initiative that resulted in Maryland legalizing gay marriage last week.
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Ayanbadejo declined to name the three players, but he said he's going to continue to support gay marriage initiatives in other states.
As Ayanbadejo continues to work to support gay marriage, and continues to get the support of other NFL players, he's demonstrating something we've noted previously: how quickly attitudes are changing in NFL locker rooms, just as attitudes across America are changing. Until last Tuesday, every statewide ballot proposal on gay marriage in every election had been won by the anti-gay marriage side. This year all four ballot proposals on gay marriage were won by the pro-gay marriage side. It appears that the NFL is like much of the rest of America in becoming more accepting of gay marriage.


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Easter Sunday.
Today the Christian world awakes to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God. It is the miracle of miracles. No other established line of faith on our world today rests on the resurrection of a righteous man. All other religions I know of rest on the work of each individual to gain resurrection either to heaven or a better state.
The resurrection is the final exclamation point on the voice and claims of Jesus when he proclaimed, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." His claim of being God rest on his resurrection. The entire Christian faith teeters upon this truth. Otherwise Jesus and his Jesusisms would only be one way to eternal life instead of "the Way."
Without the resurrection Jesus is only a way. Without the resurrection he would not be truth and how could he be life when his death would mark him as human and not God. Today is not a day for Christians to show of their latest spring fashions and search for Easter eggs and more chocolate. It is a day to take to heart, which gives us the call "Wake O sleeper from the grave … O death where is your sting … O grave where is your victory." It is a day to be awakened to the love and grace that God grants us without our merit or understanding.
Can we take more than an hour this Easter to relish and revel in such grace? Belief in Jesus and his sacrifice is not worthy of but one hour, but our lives. How quickly we can move to consider our own way instead of the one who by his resurrection confirmed his proclamation for anyone "to find their life, they must lose it."
Maybe, the resurrection was staged. Maybe the disciples planned to make it look like it happened. Maybe they plotted in just a few hours to put together a plan that would turn Jesus into a world religion. Then, they could have their place in history. Is not the underlying thought behind all leaders of cults, cons and false religion?
These guys were not even good fishermen. The smartest of the group was probably Matthew and he was hated as a tax collector. Can 13 guys from all sorts of backgrounds quickly (they were really clueless) con the Roman army, plot against their friends and foes, keep a secret and then each one on his own die (most quite horribly) for a such a deception? Could they plot to transform the chief of the Pharisees (enemies of Jesus) to be their fearless leader?
Remember where these guys were days later even when they saw Jesus … in a boat fishing for fish. They still didn't quite get it. It was Jesus who sought them out, called them to him …restored Peter in love and allowed Timothy to place his finger of doubt in the scars of his hands.
There was a plan. It was the plan of the Father to give his son, Jesus as payment for our sins and rose today to dot the i's, cross the t's of such a great grace. The beauty of it all remains in contrast to all other "faiths" of this world. Our faith is not based on what we do. It is based on what He did.
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by Paula M. Riley
The New Year brings a brand new sports boutique to the Germantown Avenue business corridor. Indigo Schuy, at 8432 Germantown Ave., provides comfortable activewear apparel and accessories.
Created by the husband-and-wife team of Steve and Schuy Nunn, Indigo Schuy's collection features local and nationally recognized activewear clothing lines.
"We spoke to many yoga instructors, runners and other athletes," Schuy said. "We did tons of research and found high quality, super-soft, and very cool lines you can't find in the larger chain stores. We also try to support American owned and American made products."
These product lines include IamBeyond Yoga and ALO. Both are based in California and use organic cotton. Indigo Schuy will also carry T-shirts and other products by Two Paper Dolls, a Main Line business, as well as Skirt Sports.
A local trainer told the Nunns about Skirt Sports, and it appealed to them because they were designed by a female triathlete who was tired of "looking like a boy" while working out. Like so many other items in the shop, Skirt Sports products are fun, comfortable and designed by athletes for athletes.
Both Steve and Schuy are extremely athletic and enjoy running, tennis and yoga. Schuy has competed in three marathons, the Philly Triathlon and more than a dozen half-marathons. Since there are so many active people in the Chestnut Hill community, opening this type of store made great sense to the couple who live in Wyndmoor with their two children.
"We've been considering starting our own business for a long time," Steve said. "This business plan not only serves our own interests but also fills a need in the community."
Chestnut Hill Retail Recruiter Eileen Reilly couldn't agree more.
"Indigo Schuy is the perfect example of what a new retailer should be – they listen to their customers," Reilly said. "Her inventory will constantly evolve depending on what the customers want because she recognizes that the store is not just her business but it's the community's business."
Schuy explained that their boutique is not just for athletes.
"Our products appeal to people who enjoy yoga, running, tennis and other sports," she added, "but really anyone who wants to look and feel good in comfortable clothing will find something at Indigo Schuy."
Most of the clothing products available at Indigo Schuy are for women, but they also carry a small selection of men's and children's items. Their merchandise includes running items such as the popular 13.1 and 26.2 magnets, (illustrating the distances in miles of a marathon and half-marathon), and Maui Jim sunglasses as well.
Schuy particularly enjoyed the process of selecting and displaying the running products with her ninth-grade daughter Avery.
"This is very much a shared family experience," Schuy said.
Steve handles the online store, computer systems and other administrative functions. Schuy, who spends much time at the shop, is responsible for the buying and retail side of the business. The high school sweethearts have been married for 15 years and also have a fifth-grade son, Alex, who helped set up the boutique.
Prior to opening Indigo Schuy, Steve worked in real estate development and Schuy was a stay-at-home-mom. She has experience as an elementary school teacher and a retail buyer. Since their children are older now, and based on the Avenue business climate, the Nunns felt that this was an opportune time to open their boutique.
"We love Chestnut Hill and we are thrilled to bring something positive and fresh to the community," Schuy said.
Like so many new business owners in the area, they credit Reilly for her support and encouragement, "She has been with us the entire way," Steve said.
Reilly loved their idea a year ago, calling an active-wear boutique on the Avenue a "no brainer." Based on their sales during their soft opening in December, the Nunns are very hopeful for a great business.
"We want to bring to this town what people want," Steve said. "Yes, we hope they enjoy our product lines but know that we will keep tweaking this as we go along. We will listen to our customers and deliver just what shoppers want and need."
Reilly believes this will be the key to their success.
"She is constantly polling active shoppers to see what they want," Reilly said. "Her product line will reflect the community desires and not just hers."
Indigo Schuy will hold its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. There will be many giveaways and raffles. Guests will enjoy free chair massages, fitness demos and a special champagne toast at 5 p.m. Visit and 'like' the Indigo Schuy page on Facebook to be entered into a raffle for an Indigo Schuy gift certificate. For more information contact 267-437-2958.


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DetailsA collection of three hundred koans compiled by Eihei Dogen, the thirteenth-century founder of Soto Zen in Japan, this book presents readers with a uniquely contemporary perspective on his profound teachings and their relevance for modern Western practitioners of Zen. Following the traditional format for koan collections, John Daido Loori Roshi, an American Zen master, has added his own commentary and accompanying verse for each of Dogen's koans. Zen students and scholars will find The True Dharma Eye to be a source of deep insight into the mind of one of the world's greatest religious thinkers, as well as the practice of koan study itself.News & Reviews
"In this astonishing resource, John Daido Loori Roshi has provided commentary and verses on each koan. These koans yank us away from our preconceptions and fixed ideas, forcing us to see what is real. They perplex us and exhaust reason." —Spirituality & Health
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Celtics 91, Nets 84: Rajon Rondo totaled 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead host Boston past Brooklyn.
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Joe Johnson's 21 points and seven rebounds were a highlight for the Nets, who saw a four-game winning streak go by the wayside, falling back to .500 after eclipsing the mark for the first time this season last time out. Deron Williams notched 20 points for Brooklyn, which shot just 36.3 percent.
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Becky Hoffman, a resident of Franklin Street where Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was cornered and captured, spent the 118th Boston Marathon gardening, an annual tradition that she intends to continue.
"It really only affected our lives for a short time," Hoffman said as she potted plants. "And then they (the police and press) were gone."
On April 19, 2013, four days after two bombs near the Boston Marathon finish line killed three and wounded more than 260, suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev involved police in a gun battle in Watertown.
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Tamerlan was killed, dragged under his brother's car as he fled from police, but Dzokhar escaped, leading to a daylong manhunt and shelter-in-place order for residents until he was captured that night in a boat stored in a Franklin Street backyard.
Hoffman, a teacher at the Perkins School for the Blind, said while the neighborhood of restored 19th-century homes is more cautious and likely to lock their doors, day-to-day life continues.
"The neighborhood came together for a big block party to celebrate and from there I think we all moved on," Hoffman said.
It was about a month before the FBI and the large press presence left, as media outlets from as far as Sweden and Russia convened on the neighborhood to capture the atmosphere.
"The policemen didn't bother you but they were there and that was weird," Hoffman said. "We wanted it to go away."
But soon after, life went back to normal, Hoffman said.
"We haven't seen as many people go by lately," Hoffman said. "At first we had people say, 'Where's the house, where's the house' (where Dzhokhar was captured) and some people got annoyed by that but we really weren't."
All was equally quiet along the shaded sidewalks of Laurel Street, where the Tsarnaev brothers led police on a manhunt and firefight last year.
The only memory of the struggle was a small patch of yellow flowers lined with American flags at the corner of Laurel Street and Dexter Avenue.
Jim, a resident of Laurel Street, who asked to keep his last name anonymous, said the car chase shocked the small neighborhood.
"It was surprising," he said "You don't usually get this much excitement around here."
Jim was forced to leave his home for nine days, which was directly in front of where Tamerlan was dragged by his brother's car, as the FBI conducted their investigation.
Mike, a friend of Jim's who lived down the street and also asked to keep his last name anonymous, said he was woken up by the commotion and at first thought the gunfire was teens setting off firecrackers.
But once he heard the sirens and helicopters he knew something bigger was happening.
"A bullet went through the window and hit the TV in the first-floor apartment in my building," Mike said. "We were lucky no one was hit."
While the shell shock passed, it was the media circus after the events that halted the healing process.
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After the old one was ruined and confiscated by the FBI, a new boat stands in the driveway, thanks to a crowd-sourced fundraising campaign that helped Henneberry raise $50,000 to buy a new one.
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2009 Honda Accord ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Well-engineered mid-size sedans and coupes.
The Honda Accord comes in sedan and coupe versions. Either way, the Accord is big on efficiency, be it getting the most power and range from a gallon of gas with the least emissions, making the largest interior available given the exterior space it takes up, or providing the smoothest, quietest ride possible in the lightest weight. Whether moving four people comfortably at 30 mpg or enjoying the long way home, the Accord is up to the task.
Completely redesigned for 2008, the Honda Accord grew in exterior dimensions and interior roominess, safety, and value.
The 2009 Accord is available with a choice of four-cylinder and V6 engines, two transmissions, and LX and EX trim levels. A new premium package adds more convenience bits to an LX, and EX-L models add leather and luxury features.
The Honda Accord competes with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Saturn Aura, and Chevrolet Malibu. The extra space offered by the current-generation Accord means that shopping list might also include the Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon and VW Passat.
The Accord Coupe competes directly with the Nissan Altima coupe. The stylish, two-door Coupe is available with a six-speed manual and V6, the only Accord with that combination, and it comes with larger anti-roll bars and low-profile 18-inch tires and wheels.
The 2009 Honda Accord is offered in coupe and sedan forms, with three engine choices.
Accord LX sedans are equipped with a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The LX Sedan ($20,905) comes standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power mirrors and door locks, variable intermittent wipers, tilt-and-telescoping steering column and illuminated wheel-mounted controls, folding rear seats, and an MP3/WMA/auxiliary input 160-watt sound system. The LX-P Sedan ($21,905) is an LX with a premium package that adds alloy wheels, a power driver's seat, power windows with illuminated switches, security system, and a chrome tailpipe. LX models come with a choice of five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission ($800).
The Accord EX Sedan ($23,605), EX Coupe ($23,705) and LX-S Coupe ($22,455) get a higher-revving, 190-horsepower version of the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. They also come with five-speed manual or automatic transmission ($800). All three add an in-dash CD changer, an information screen controlled by a selector knob, and 17-inch alloy wheels with P225/50 all-season tires; while the two EX models also benefit from a power moonroof, heated mirrors, driver power lumbar adjustment, and premium interior accents. To this the EX Coupe adds a 270-watt stereo.
The EX Sedan is available with a 271 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic ($26,605). Along with the V6 engine, you get fog lights, chrome door handles, and dual exhausts.
EX-L stands for leather on the seats and steering wheel. The four-cylinder EX-L Sedan ($25,605), EX-L Coupe ($25,705) also come with dual-zone automatic climate control, the 270-watt sound system, XM Satellite Radio, heated front seats and, for the sedan, an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The EX-L V6 Sedan ($28,705) adds a four-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat and Homelink universal remote. The EX-L V6 Coupe ($28,955) offers a choice of six-speed manual or five speed automatic transmission for the same price. It comes with most of the same amenities as the EX-L V6 sedan, and adds 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45R18 tires and a rear decklid spoiler.
The navigation system is packaged with Bluetooth, voice-activation and steering wheel controls. Accords with this package are priced as separate models of the EX-L Sedan ($27,805), EX-L Coupe ($27,905), EX-L V6 Sedan ($30,905), and EX-L V6 Coupe ($31,155).
Safety equipment is standard, with six airbags, including two-stage front airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags, side curtain airbags; active front head restraints, electronic stability control, antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution, and tire pressure monitors.
This latest-generation Honda Accord stays true to its roots with contemporary yet conservative design highlighted by a strong character line that slopes down and forward like that of the Acura TL. Honda hallmarks like narrow windshield pillars and a low cowl for good forward visibility remain, and the rear door pillars share the kink popularized decades ago by BMW and becoming ever more frequent.
While you can see the hood and the top of the fenders where they meet the hood, the edges are not so visible; the swept-back light housings minimize protruding corners and ease maneuverability but exercise caution until you're certain where they are. Many modern design elements are the result of auto/pedestrian collision standards and the Accord is not immune, even the wiper arm mounts are designed to break away when hit.
Forward lights are aptly described as hawk-like and look fiercer on coupes because they use projector headlamps as opposed to the conventional reflector design on the sedans; V6 models include fog lamps. At the rear the lamp elements appear cut off at the style line rather than extending up to the top trunk seam. This contributes a sense of heaviness and more closely mirrors the princess rear end styling of the Acura RL rather than the taut crispness of the TL.
Following trends, the new Accord is larger than any before, and although it competes in the mid-size market segment it is by EPA interpretation a large car. It is about five inches longer than primary competitor Camry, and about four inches longer that the Nissan Altima and Maxima.
The coupe has grown similarly from the last Accord Coupe but you won't confuse it with a large car. Virtually every dimension save width is 2-4 inches smaller outside than that of the sedan. The Coupe is sleeker yet still fits the Accord mold. All Coupes use projector headlights, body-color rocker panels and add a passenger side easy-entry feature for rear seat access.
Honda (and Acura) owners will feel right at home in the Accord, one reason repeat buyers account for a good chunk of sales. It is light and airy, spacious, with thoughtful layout and plenty of elbow room. Everything you touch feels right for the price, everything you need seems to be here, and everyone on board should be comfortable.
LX models provide pleasing design and materials and a variety of storage areas for modern conveniences and old-fashioned vices. Stepping up to an EX-L with leather adds features, but the basics like seat design and driver ergonomics are shared by all Accords.
The tilt-and-telescoping steering column provides a good range of adjustment to complement those available on the seat so all the masses can find a good driving position. There's a clear view all around outside, to the instrument panel with proven dial-and-needle gauges, and the information display or navigation screen is inset under a shade at the same height as the gauges; glare is controlled and it can be viewed with polarized glasses.
EX-L models come with leather on the seats, steering wheel, manual shifter and door panels. The EX-L leather appears of high quality and assembly as does the rest of the car. The driver's seat has multiple power adjustments and good support for the long haul or around-town errands.
Our only complaints with the Accord cabin were minor: The lumbar support on all front seats (regardless of power or upholstery) is stout and we occasionally wished for less of it; and the front seats have lots of room around them causing some slender pilots to say the door was too far away for a comfortable armrest or leg brace.
The extra width of the newest Accord translates directly into a wider cabin, especially in front. The center armrest was designed to be big enough for two adults to share without awkward glances.
Rear-seat passengers will have few complaints as few do in large cars. Seat cushions and backrest carry right out to the door without wheelwell intrusion, offer space for a six-footer to sit comfortably behind another one, and easy entry and egress. The center seat is better padded than many, and as such it loses a bit of headroom to the outer seats. There are no rear reading lamps.
Three interior colors are offered on the sedans, black, gray, and ivory, while the coupe goes black or ivory only. Although it may show dirt more, the ivory includes wood-look accents where the other colors make do with silver trim pieces, so the ivory interior comes across as more elegant.
Coupe models make use of the larger door panels by adding a return sweep and pull handle to the armrest trim.
Controls for lights and wipers are on stalks. Honda's graphics for the variable intermittent wipers are among the simplest: Rather than bars, lines or dots of differing size, the Accord uses one raindrop for long interval and three raindrops for more frequent wiping. The shifter is right at hand, and the proper handbrake has short travel.
Controls for sound, climate, and navigation are central below the navigation screen and vents. On lower-line models, the big round knob controls volume; on others it is the interface through which you work various menus. Even on fully equipped cars with navigation, the layout is less daunting than the number of buttons first suggests. One row of switches controls audio input (AM, XM, CD, etc.) and another row has six audio presets. Climate controls are to the sides, so you needn't wait to approve the legal disclaimer on the screen before you can ask for heat or air conditioning in extreme weather. Voice activation can handle a multitude of chores without a hand ever leaving the steering wheel.
All Accords except the LX sedan include active noise cancellation, but we were hard-pressed to notice the difference between LX and EX. Vibration and engine buzz are kept to a minimum on the four-cylinder engine and are negligible on V6, so all Accords come across as very quiet; with everything off and the windows and roof closed, tire and road noise come in first, but it's never anything more than background. Bottom line: The Accord is smooth and quiet with or without noise cancellation technology.
Trunk space in the sedan is 14 cubic feet in a fairly useful shape, and the contents need not be heaved waist-high to load in. The rear seatbacks fold for more room. A lock is provided on the pass-through behind the armrest on some models. The DVD-drive on the upper edge of the trunk is somewhat protected by a stout steel band.
Driving Impression
The latest Honda Accord is an easy drive with good manners regardless of model, engine or transmission. It comes across as firmer than most Camry models but smoother and softer than the Altima.
The Accord LX 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine matches Nissan's 2.5-liter with a bit less fuss or raucousness, and a good deal more ponies than the Camry's four-cylinder. Since the Accord isn't too heavy, its 177 horsepower is plenty to keep up with the Joneses, whether you choose the manual or automatic. Every Accord compares well against competitors in terms of mileage and emissions, and runs on regular unleaded.
The EX models get the same basic 2.4-liter engine with some minor changes and a higher rev limit to bring 190 horsepower, clearly besting the competition (VW's 200-horsepoer Passat 2-liter turbo is the exception) with no degradation in economy or emissions. With the automatic this engine delivers instant downshifts and response for passing, and upshifts at full-throttle well before redline. The console-mounted shifter has no manual mode, and the detent between Drive and D3 is soft, so we found ourselves checking the dash indicator to make sure we had selected the most economical choice.
The five-speed manual has low clutch effort with smooth engagement, and the shifter offers good action if not the short, crisp movement of the Civic Si. But the manual allows you to get the most out of the engine, which cleanly revs happily right past the marked redline. That lets a 177-horsepower 2.4 manual keep up with a 190-horsepower 2.4 automatic. Of course, the 190-horsepower 2.4-liter and five-speed manual are the most entertaining of the four-cylinder models and will appeal to that segment of the Accord audience that enjoys driving and believes shifting is done with hands and feet, not thumbs.
If you don't know whether to choose the 177-horsepower or 190-horsepower version (setting aside trim considerations) ask yourself how often you floor the throttle and run your engine to redline: If the answer lies between never and seldom the 177-horsepower will prove quite satisfactory.
In terms of fuel economy, all Accord sedans with four-cylinder engines are EPA-rated 22/31 mpg City/Highway with the manual, 21/30 mpg with the automatic. Four-cylinder coupes are rated 22/31 mpg with the manual, 21/30 mpg with the automatic. V6 sedans are rated 19/29 mpg. V6 coupes are rated 19/28 mpg with automatic, 17/25 mpg with the six-speed manual.
The 3.5-liter V6 was new last year and rated 268 horsepower, which Honda has raised to 271 for 2009. The company said it has made no changes, but that actual production engines have tested better than the prototypes. So rated torque is up, too, from 248 pound-feet to 254. That also means the Accord V6 now rates more horses than not only the Camry V6, but the Altima's Z-car-based engine as well (if only by a nose). It's a smooth engine and quieter than the Altima's, more than adequate for any purpose, and uses the latest version of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM).
Like GM and Chrysler systems designed to save gas on big V8s, VCM changes the number of engine cylinders working at any given time and load to save fuel. The previous example switched off three cylinders (half the V6) when they weren't needed, but this new one changes between six, four, and three cylinders for more fuel-stretching choices. The system is completely automatic and unknown to the driver except for two things: The Eco light illuminates on the dash when the system is on, and there's a slight hunting sensation as it switches back-and-forth between four and three cylinders at certain speeds, but you'll need to be paying attention to notice that.
Coupes with the 190-horsepower four-cylinder manual or automatic or the VCM V6 automatic use the same powertrain setups as the sedans. However, the V6 used in the coupe with the manual six-speed transmission is a different engine. While size and output are the roughly the same (it is rated 271 horsepower and 251 pound-feet), it uses a different intake system for stronger midrange and no VCM because its intended buyer isn't springing for the sportiest model to save gas by letting pistons coast along for the ride.
The softest-riding Accord is the LX by virtue of 16-inch tires with a larger sidewall, and the mildest suspension calibration. It's also the lightest and best balanced model. Not as mellow as the Camry but gentler than much of the competition, the Accord LX handles bad roads with aplomb and basically goes where it's pointed. Electronic stability control will help get it back in line if you point it wrong. The Accord LX stays relatively flat in the corners, doesn't nosedive under braking, and makes stable transitions working down a winding road or through city clutter. Steering is light, direct, and makes quick work of a U-turn, though there isn't as much feedback about how hard the front tires are working as some Camry versions and all Altima models offer.
Accord EX models receive very slightly firmer suspension calibrations but most of what you'll notice comes from the lower profile tires on 17-inch wheels: lane divider dots, expansion joints, bridge seams, manhole covers and so on. Apart from slightly quicker response to steering and braking, the EX is essentially the same easy-going Accord. Trips of any duration are accommodated comfortably, with a nice compromise between the isolated, creamy Camry and the adrenaline-induced Altima. Enthusiasts could live happily with an Accord sedan serving as a spouse's daily commuter, or they could opt for a V6 manual coupe.
In general the coupe models trade a smidge of ride comfort for greater handling precision and grip. Most of the change comes from larger anti-roll bars and lower weight since tire choices mirror sedans.
The closest successor to Acura's defunct CL Type-S coupe, the Accord Coupe with a V6 and manual gearbox has a character all its own. The engine snarls and growls under a heavy foot, the shifter and clutch have more weight behind them, and the 235/45YR18 wheel and tire package adds another level to crispness and grip.
The latest Honda Accord is easy to operate, well-engineered and well-mannered. It's a great midsize sedan and it's also available as a stylish, trouble-free coupe.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report from Santa Monica, California.
Model Lineup
Honda Accord LX Sedan ($20,905); LX Coupe ($22,405); LX-P Sedan ($21,905); LX-S Coupe ($22,455); EX Sedan ($23,605); EX Coupe ($23,705); EX-L Sedan ($25,605); EX-L Coupe ($25,705); EX V6 Sedan ($26,605); EX-L V6 Sedan ($28,705); EX-L V6 Coupe ($28,955).
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Honda Accord EX-L Sedan with navigation ($27,805).The Accord combines high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail. The Accord comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder engines are available in five-speed manual or automatic transmission for both styles of the Accord, while the V6 sedan is only available in five-speed automatic. The V6 coupe is available with a six-speed manual. Cloth upholstery is standard, however EX-L models feature leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. Safety is enhanced on all Accords with six standard airbags, including side-impact air bags for front seats and side curtain air bags. Four-wheel disc, anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, Brake Assist and active front head restraints also come standard.
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