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Should grammar and spelling matter to us anymore?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the students at J.C. Booth Middle School in Peachtree City who created a web site that listed the school's best-looking and popular kids as well as those they suspected of being gay.
A Booth student sent this note, which I appreciate for its passion and its decency. But I worry about its spelling and punctuation, which I suspect may be influenced by texting where information is reduced to its essence.
With kids now writing more than a thousand texts a month, texting has become a more familiar literary form to them than the essay. They may rewrite the rules for the rest of us.
Here is the message:
i am a student at the school where this happened. My friends were on these lists, I see the hatred from my peers day after day. When this site was made i wasnt suprised. i was just horrified someone would have the nerve to acctually make the site. Every student at my school new people who talked bad, but didnt think it would come to this. i hope the people responible understand the damage they have done to those listed. many didnt deserve the titles they were given.
–By Maureen Downey, AJC Get Schooled blog
November 30th, 2010
4:09 am
so … i know you're not saying we should allow children the approximate age of middle schoolers make the rules for our language. not to downplay the intelligence or abilities of young people, but they don't, despite their claims to the contrary, know everything.
you do realise that as they get to high school (i'm a high school teacher) they start making use of predictive text so that their messages no longer result in massive arguments or repetitive "what?" texts because the meaning gets lost in the mess? this boils over into other writing, judging by the messages of 16-17 year olds my daughter was just communicating with on facebook, and the messages of students i see in my twitter stream. their "use of technology predates [their] competency of language" (love that expression – heard it from another teacher) and they do grow up and want to communicate with a wider spectrum than 11 year olds. they also grow to understand that we standardise language for a reason: because when everyone does it their own way the message gets lost.
sorry, obviously you hit a nerve, but i do get a wee bit tired of the number of people who think that adults no longer know anything and that whatever prepubescent kids are doing should be the "in" thing for *everyone.* while it is perfectly possible at this stage to believe that a future president of the united states may begin his state of the union address by posting a "s'up h8trs?" message to his constituents, the rest of the world (i live in nz) still expects people to progress past teenagehood into adulthood and communicate so that the message is clear and understandable (the first time!).
i would love to see studies, if there are any, of the texting language of youngsters who speak another (romance) language. since their written language is significantly more formal than english, i wonder if they, too, ponder a future of txtspk? in the meantime, don't worry about having to learn txtshthd <–see? that could be misconstrued! they do want to learn what they call "proper english," and yes, we do teach it at high school. my distaste for capitals in informal communication aside :O)
November 30th, 2010
5:37 am
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November 30th, 2010
7:51 am
Yes, spelling and grammar matter, because (1) despite what middle school and high school students believe, they WILL be judged on their abilities to use them correctly in their adult lives ("he/she is/isn't well-educated"), just as generations before them have been; and (2) good use of grammar and spelling are important to communicate effectively. But as a veteran professional writer and an English teacher, I have to say that I'm a lot more concerned about students' ability to think critically and to devise and process complex thoughts than to perfunctorily execute good prescriptive grammar and spelling. While I fully appreciate the miracles and inherent possibilities of modern technology, nothing is dumbing down our society more effectively or more exponentially than our contemporary culture of texting, Facebook, Twitter and emotional attachments to cell phones, iPads and gadgets. We're watching the emergence of a generation that believes somebody is your "friend" if they call themselves your friend on Facebook, and that having 2,000 "friends" means you're popular and well-liked, that "following" people — including celebrities — means you're standing up and being counted, that the ability to communicate in 140 characters or less is a virtue, and that broadcasting what kind of sandwich you had for lunch or your latest video game score constitutes important events worthy of posterity. Yes, spelling and grammar are important. But I'd rather have a student write a composition exploring and expressing complex thoughts and problem-solving skills than a grammatically pristine, shallow exposition about "my new outfit" or "why my cell phone is cool." Unfortunately, our schools insist on judging our students and teachers — and measuring their progress — by testing students on niceties like grammar and spelling rather than on critical skills like complex thinking and problem solving. Honestly, I think we ought to start promoting "cell phone-free days," just as we once promoted the occasional "Great American Smoke-out." We need to teach our kids that technological gadgets are tools, not partners with which to engage in emotional relationships, and that it's NOT social suicide to hit the off switch once in a while and listen to the birds, listen to the silence, and engage in a relationship with yourself that involves development of original thoughts, long-term complex problem-solving, and the satisfaction of foregoing immediate gratification for the value of developing the spiritual, intellectual and emotional fruits of creativity and intellect — even if it means you might miss 200 Tweets and 350 texts. It's a more-than-fair trade-off, but we have to teach that to our kids. So far, we're failing at that, and it's going to be a very expensive failure.
November 30th, 2010
8:08 am
It's interesting you brought this up. Recently, I had the opportunity to judge ninth and 10th grade literary entries for a local PTA Reflections contest (These students came from one of the "smart" schools in the county). I saw so many typos, misspelled words, subject/verb disagreements and words shortened as if they were texting. There were some sentences I had to read numerous times just to figure out what they were trying to convey.
I do think spelling and grammar still matters, but many kids don't have to know basic grammar skills as things like spell check automatically corrects their mistakes.
November 30th, 2010
8:14 am
You said it well enough for me. I completely agree. The students who enter my high school are totally unprepared to write thoughtful and coherent essays. Many of them cannot identify complete sentences. It's simply amazing how little we expect of them.
November 30th, 2010
8:15 am
Guess what…..they still try to pass this off, albeit to a lesser degree, in college as well!
November 30th, 2010
8:17 am
I seriously hope that you are just sleepy. Your post is riddled with errors. If you are really a high school English teacher maybe you should think about a career change.
November 30th, 2010
8:19 am
You can also thank the GPS and Learning Focused Schools for a lack of grammar competency. Teachers are frowned upon for rote grammar drills and isolated grammar lessons. We are told that we must integrate our curriculum standards. Teachers who focus solely on a grammar lesson are not following the researched based practices listed above. I recently heard a speaker at a workshop say that teachers who use worksheets should be shot.
November 30th, 2010
8:23 am
YES! Spelling and grammar are important. I am horrified every time I post something, and it happens to be incorrect. We should require grammar to be taught. It can't be done in isolation. I think a class would be a beautiful thing to put into schools.
In reading the posts on this blog, many adults confues there, their, and they're as well as your and you're. It's really not that hard. And if one is incapapble of doing it, God created grammar check for a reason.
November 30th, 2010
8:25 am
and it's anyWAY, not anyways. Always singular. Every day and everyday also irritate me, along with could OF, would OF, and should OF. Kills me!
November 30th, 2010
8:27 am
Parents, if you allow your rugrats to use improper grammar and incorrect spelling when they are texting/emailing you, then that is on you. If you allow your rugrat to speak like a gangster thug or backwoods hillbilly, then that is on you.
We all know the status of American education system compared to the world. When will parents just step up and help improve their kids when the education system cannot or will not? Parents should not be allowed to complain if they aren't going to help fix it.
This just adds salt to a sore spot with me. What the hell is wrong with our education system? In the 22 years since I have been out of school discipline has been considered politically incorrect, learning Geography is totally out the window (ask your middle school rugrat if they can locate Korea on a map), now grammar and spelling and headed downhill?
November 30th, 2010
8:35 am
The same can be said for math. Just like grammar drills are out of favor, so are addition and multiplication drills.
Yesterday at the grocery store, I was buying something on sale for 50% off that was marked $3.99. It didn't ring up and the clerk couldn't figure out how much to charge me. She said, "$2.50, is that close enough?"
November 30th, 2010
8:39 am
The smarter kids will grow out of it and adjust and the rest will not. We may have to order our McDonalds like this" i can has chezbrgr plz, wif biggeee frys" but I doubt that we will be asking our high achievers for anything in textspeak.
Children have always had their own language, when I was growing up in the 80s it was an affected "valley" speak, but like , gag me with a spoooooon, there is now way I would ever like talk like that now,like ya know. I grew out of it and so willthe majority of the super texters of today. and in 20 years they will be the ones complaining about the youth of today and how they just dont respect their teachers/ elders/ grammar etc. At that point i will be able to sit back and and totally like laugh it up!
November 30th, 2010
8:41 am
I read e-mails and letters from the public every day. Here is the rub, I cannot tell if you just prefer a relaxed form of grammar/spelling or if you are uneducated.
Yes, I often look at the incorrect use of hear, here, there, their, no, know, too, two, to and think that the writer is lacking.
In a world where we will increasingly communicate in a written form, it is more important than ever that you can communicate correctly.
November 30th, 2010
8:44 am
I don't think that adults care that much about grammar and spelling. I get emails that send me over the edge, and they are from "educated" people. It was that dang whole language nonsense. Reading the AJC is also a nightmare sometimes. Subject verb agreement problems abound in the headlines. Misspelled words, etc.
One of my students said to me that I am the only person on the PLANET who uses whom in a sentence. Apparently, she had never heard the objective case pronoun in her life.
November 30th, 2010
8:59 am
I would like to take a moment to thank my English teachers who taught me the difference between there and their, its and it's, your and you're, basic paragraph construction (shout out to Coach King, wherever you are), and a whole slew of other tools I've used in every job I've ever had. I didn't enjoy your lessons then, but I appreciate them now.
November 30th, 2010
9:00 am
The lack of using an -ly adverb appropriately in a written sentence stems directly from the spoken language today, especially on TV. So many -ly adverbs are omitted as modifiers of verbs in favor of the shortened adjective form. It is a seemingly minor point, but popular culture is dooming the correct use of the English language. L.A. teachers, did I use my adverbs correctly in my post?
November 30th, 2010
9:22 am
Oh, we teach grammar, and the students learn it long enough to pass tests. Then they forget most of the grammar rules because of how society now consistently reinforces their irrelevance. Texting and slang are bad enough, but now this lack of concern is spreading into sentence structure. My soul died a little when even the New York Times began routinely using comma splices. Several of my graduate student friends cannot properly punctuate or construct a sentence to save their lives. Heck, look at the majority of comments on this blog and elsewhere. (Maureen, I do appreciate your good grammar; it is so rare these days.) On several occasions, friends have told me that they don't think spelling and grammar are important online because they're just trying to speak their minds in an informal manner. I can accept that to an extent, but the more common that mindset becomes, the more it carries over to formal, offline arenas and becomes the new standard.
When students write poorly, teachers are always blamed for it … by people saying, "this writing is awful, don't student's learn english any more?!?" I desperately want good writing and spelling to stage a comeback, but I find more and more reasons to despair. If we want students to believe that grammar is important, then we have to act that way as well.
November 30th, 2010
10:27 am
In the business world, you cannot survive without decent writing skills, at least in my business. I frequently prepare presentations for VP's and Senior VP's and good writing and grammar is essential; I would not be in a senior manager position with the writing skills evidenced by the letter writer. In addition, I have disqualified numerous job seekers based on poor grammar and writing I see in resumes; today's students need to wake up and pay attention to grammar and writing because their future success depends upon it.
November 30th, 2010
11:04 am
I teach grammar, although it's more and more difficult in the public schools. I know that many private schools still teach grammar, even sentence diagramming! Some students will have strong grammar and writing skills, but they won't likely be public school students.
November 30th, 2010
11:27 am
I was in lunch when I saw this and it warmed my heart. My 9th and 10th graders hate my spelling quizzes and sentence diagramming, but I refuse to give it up. (Of course, the parents love it).
That being said, we also must confront the importance of code-switching. It is essential we, as teachers, acknowledge there is an appropriate place for text speak. It is just not in a formal paper or letter to the editor. If language's purpose is to communicate, and its power lies in how artfully it is used to convey a point, then your audience is the most important deciding factor in how you relay your ideas.
November 30th, 2010
1:14 pm
@Nona, you said it all.
@What's best for kids?, I also hate could of, would of, etc. and was happy that the student in the story used would have instead of would of, although he/she did have a number of other errors.
Other pet peeves:
I, she and he used as object pronouns. "Bob bought a new car for he and I."
I also hate the weird way some people use reflexive/intensive pronouns. I work part-time as a transcriptionist for a group of doctors and often hear sentences such as, "Please refer to the report dated 11/30/2010 dictated by myself" or "Mr. Smith's daughter brought himself to the office."
People who say, "I feel badly about that." It's "I feel bad about that."
People who confuse less and fewer as in "Apple pie has less calories than chocolate pie."
Thanks for letting me vent. I feel better now.
November 30th, 2010
2:51 pm
In the '08-'09 school year, the high school where I teach insitituted a 9th grade writing and grammar class. We have block scheduling, so 1st semester EVERY freshman takes writing/grammar and then 2nd semester, every freshman takes 9th grade literature. Essentially, this means a double dose of language arts in the 9th grade, so you need administrative buy-in, but our principal understands the need for reinforcement.
The results? Last year, 40+ juniors failed the GHSWT (writing graduation test), but this year, only 21 juniors who had taken the 9th grade writing class failed the GHSWT.
I constantly reinforce grammar and spelling rules with my students, but I have several who, for example, cannot remember/be bothered to capitalize the word "I." I do talk about code-switching and writing properly for the audience, but yes, we English teachers are fighting an up-hill battle.
November 30th, 2010
3:04 pm
On a more personal note, when I was using online dating sites, I would routinely ignore error-riddled messages from interested suitors. "Heyyy, i hope u rite me back. I think u are realy hawt." (And yes, these were men in their 20s and 30s.)
I received a number of messages that said something like: "You said you are an English teacher so I hope you'll excuse any mistakes I made in my email." I almost always wrote those gentlemen back. Yes, that's a cliched pick-up line, but it also shows a respect for my chosen career and a consideration for my sensitivities–both important if you are trying to impress a potential date.
I sometimes use that experience as an example of why good grammar matters, and while some kids laugh, a light goes on with others. (I met my boyfriend on that site, and yes, he was eloquent in his emails just as he is self-possessed and considerate in person.)
November 30th, 2010
3:45 pm
I think grammar is important, tho i can remember reading reports showing that teaching it makes little difference.
Spelling also is important. Correct, unified spelling helps us read (tho not necessarily rite) mor quickly and easily.
But what is 'correct' spelling? At present 'correct' English spelling is a mess, and actually hinders the learning of literacy, as shown by interlingual studies.. As an artificial creation, it can be changed, upgraded, improved, like all other tools designed to achieve a particular purpos. .
We ar the people who can do this. We each can start slowly, as i hav here, by omitting some 'silent' letters that serv no useful purpos.
November 30th, 2010
8:17 pm
A private high school in Montgomery, Alabama under the direction of Mrs. Alice Ortega, instituted a Freshman Composition class. The students have to write 5 perfect paragraphs. All work takes place in the classroom, not at home. Instruction is given daily about rules of grammar. Students write their paragraph and turn it in. Mrs. Ortega initially will mark the students' errors. Then, the students make the correction(s) in a newly written paragraph, staple the two sheets together and hand them back in to her. With time, Mrs. Ortega no longer notes the errors, only that there is an error. The students, on their own, must find the error, make corrections, re-write the paragraph, staple it with the prior, and hand everything in. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? The results are that this small high school regularly produces National Merit scholars, and students who have scored perfect writing samples on the ACT. Funny thing is – when Mrs. Ortega sent her idea in to a professional literary magazine, they told her "it couldn't be done."
November 30th, 2010
9:08 pm
WOW…….are we in trouble!!!!!!
November 30th, 2010
10:31 pm
While Mrs. Ortega's efforts are well-intentioned and certainly have some merit, her results are the reflection of institutional buy-in to one of the biggest myths of teaching good writing: the unassailable virtue of the five-paragraph essay. Yes, it should be taught. Problem is, schools generally teach kids that it's the ONLY way to write well. Research consistently shows that while the five-paragraph formula meets certain goals (not least of which is that it produces work that's easy to grade because it lends itself to such objective criteria), it actually hinders critical thinking skills and rarely translates into really great writing. It forces students to conform to a formula — to write within a box — rather than to think, communicate and express on paper. Research demonstrates that argumentative essay that requires students to make a case and provide evidence, and reflective projects such as memoir, are much more effective tools for developing writing skills because they foster better critical thinking. I'm not saying that we shouldn't teach the five-paragraph essay, but to set up that single formula as the gold standard for good writing does our students a grave disservice. Quite frankly, I've never seen a really great five-paragraph essay. I doubt Pat Conroy or Amy Tan could write a really great one.
December 1st, 2010
12:03 am
Publik education is the reason my korea never went any where.
December 1st, 2010
11:18 am
While I don't think the Georgia writing graduation test is the best measure of a student's writing ability, the prompt asks the student to write a persuasive essay with reasons and evidence. I agree with you that this type of persuasive essay, including logical argumentation, is a much better measure of cirtical thinking and writing ability.
The five paragraph essay, though, is a great tool for teaching writing in grades 5-9, or for beginning writers who lack organization and cohesion in their writing.
December 1st, 2010
1:30 pm
I agree with you, Booklover. The five-paragraph formula definitely has its place and should be taught, and the examples you cite of how/when are excellent. My concern is that (1) it's very often touted as the ONLY way to write well, and (b) it really does not encourage complex critical thought, as research repeatedly shows. As I said earlier, I'd prefer a grammatically flawed, thoughtful, meaningful effort at writing to five grammatically perfect paragraphs of mind candy and drivel. But that's strictly JMO. I respect anybody's right to differ with me on that.
December 1st, 2010
4:34 pm
Be it arithmetic (I will not elevate the current levels of metrics to the status of mathematics), grammer, critical thinking skills, etc, the initial problems started with the introduction of technology into the lives of kids who, in all respects, were not ready for such intervention. Shoving technology at kids, with the notion that their learning will somehow be enhanced is tantamount to shoving a shot of hooch at a drunk in the hopes that sobriety will soon follow.
Now that technology has become an engrained component of kids' lives, can they be weaned from the influence of micro chips and "silly-cone diodes"? I rather think so…it's just going to take more than a modicum of guts at all levels of the kids' lives; quite frankly, I am not all that confident that this level of fortitude even exists, but one can always dream (I, you see, have the luxury of dreaming…DO YOU?).
December 1st, 2010
9:59 pm
The introduction of any new technology creates what I like to call "the parabola effect". When first introduced, technology gives its owners a perceived edge over others- you can work faster, easier, cheaper, etc. than your competition. This advantage initially increases as one's proficiency in the new medium increases while those without the technology lag further behind. As the price of technology drops, those on the sidelines can buy in and gradually become competitive with you. Your initial advantage reaches its maximum and then steadily declines-just like the parabola. At this new state, no one has an advantage, yet all are now slave to the former "new" technology. Technology, in the end, is really digital slavery. Those who have slaves do their work never learn to
work. Students who use calculators at an early age are less likely to learn their math facts. Students who constantly text have less use for grammar and spelling. Eventually, this society's foundation becomes sand. Its founding documents, such as our Constitution, lose power because it is based on correct interpretation of the written word and the law of grammar.
December 2nd, 2010
8:24 am
Well-expressed, Toto…BRAVO!
December 2nd, 2010
10:28 am
bravo, nona!!! i have printed your posts and am sharing them with my fellow teachers. we have many debates on the importance of spelling/grammar, and your posts are a perfectly and clearly expressed explanation of why we cannot give up the fight!
(side note: i have refused a few dates in my life because the male suitor could not spell! it seems shallow, but there are some things i cannot overlook.)
December 2nd, 2010
4:20 pm
@ really:
WOW! Thank you for the ultimate compliment of sharing my thoughts with other teachers! YOU MADE MY DAY!!!
December 2nd, 2010
7:42 pm
I re-read my post and I can see why you thought I was talking about a five paragraph paper. I wasn't. Each paragraph is submitted individually and is not related to a prior submission. It's a very simple method for students to practice grammar lessons, receive feedback and fix their mistakes.
You're correct about the five paragraph formula being too "canned." Writing submissions for the ACT are not the diving rod we thought they'd be to separate a good candidate from a great one for college admissions.
It's hard to teach good writing skills the most effective way which is providing feedback for students' work. Currently, I'm working with students who are very fragile learners and it's the fact they intensely dislike reading that is a mammoth challenge to overcome.
P.S. Nona, I sent your response to Mrs. Ortega. I'm sure we'll be hearing something from her. At the high school in Montgomery – she'll be in that same building 40 years at the close of this school year. What a woman, and what a great teacher she is!
December 2nd, 2010
7:43 pm
"diving rod" s/b "divining rod" – oopsie
December 3rd, 2010
12:55 am
@ InEd
Thanks for your clarification! I really appreciate the more detailed explanation and look forward to Mrs. Ortega's response. Awesome teachers like her are tragically underappreciated heroes.
December 3rd, 2010
7:49 am
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December 3rd, 2010
1:59 pm
@Nona – here is what Mrs. Ortega wrote back to me via email:
You might let Nona know that my class is just the beginning of our writing program; it's the "baby step." Fortunately it is very effective, even with those who do not read for pleasure; it's immensely effective with those who are avid readers and have something to use for patterns.
The second step is in the sophomore year when the student moves on to the 3-5 paragraph essay. Then in the junior year the students have a mini-research paper. The senior year has the full research paper. But it all goes back to that 9th grade year when the student masters the single paragraph. Without that, no essay is possible


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But Tuel got some action last fall and now with Sweeney in Berkeley, Tuel is ready to take the reins of the Eagles offense.
And he's kept himself busy this offseason, earning all-combine honors at the Phoenix UnderArmour/Scout.com Combine amongst others.
His transformation this offseason has allowed him to earn his first offer, from Washington State, which came this week.
Tuel has a very good arm and he's a good athlete. What stands out is his footwork and his fluid throwing motion. Tuel is certainly a BCS-level quarterback and leading one of the elite programs in Central California this fall, which includes games against Anaheim Servite and Corona Centennial, he'll have a chance to test himself.

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Chateau Guiraud
Château GUIRAUD
A Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes conducted in organic farming
Sauternes… The Gold of Bordeaux …
Let me introduce you to one of the greatest jewelers of Sauternes …. The Chateau Guiraud (1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes)
Following a notary act that is in that place, the Château Guiraud was founded in 1766 by Pierre-Armand Guiraud a protestant merchant from Bordeaux.
"Guiraud or revolutionary Sauternes" as could be the motto of this vineyard, from many points in decomplex / break the codes of the golden nectar.
The world of Sauternes has always claimed its Catholic faith and displayed its loyalty to the monarchy (the properties showed their desire for the restoration of the monarchy).
By building a Protestant church on his estate and opting for a black and gold label (with a non-writing calligraphy, symbol of modernism), the vineyard has posted up a clearly support to Napoleon 1st, Château Guiraud thus became a symbol of free spirit and the desire for independence. Spirit that is always present even nowadays.
In 2006 the property was bought by an industrialist, Robert Peugeot, and three winemakers, Messrs. Olivier Bernard (Domaine du Chevalier), Stephan von Neipperg (Château Canon La Gaffelière) and Xavier Planty (director of Château Guiraud. See photo), four wine lovers. They are the current owners.
So! Last Tuesday we were a small group (Miss VickyWine, Martha l'actu du vin, and me) that has been fortunate to spend a day in this property, with Mr. Planty as a guide …. The program includes breakfast, tour, barrel tasting …. (A dreams program!)
What prompted Mr Planty in wine?
Simply by chance. After his Bio studies at the Faculty of Bordeaux, and wanting a job close to nature, he chose to return to training to Château Soutard. In 1982 he joined the team at Château Guiraud.
What he look for each year when creating Château Guiraud' wines ?
A wine of great rectitude, the nectar in the mouth turns out to be a great wine, reflecting a precision viticulture. A "natural" wine that tends to be perfect, unpretentious winemaking … fruit of grapes to ideal ripeness.
For more details watch the video
What distinguishes Giraud from other Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes ?
Above all a meticulous and responsible respect for the ecosystem in order to have a "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea) in the more qualitative and efficient manner possible. But it is also characterized by a great freshness, a "lightness", a lack of flavor "jammy" … as well as an assembly with much of sauvignon blanc.
But Chateau Guiraud is also characterized in 2011 by obtaining the organic farming certification AB. Far from the marketing aspects the approach was made in order to protect the soil and ecosystem.
Some features:
- Soil: a soil composition based on different plots: limestone, sandy gravel of Quaternary red clay and clayey
- Three wines: Château Guiraud (1er Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes), Petit Guiraud (Sauternes), G de Guiraud (Bordeaux Blanc -dry white wine)
- In Organic Farming (1er Grand Cru Classé conducted in AB).
- Assembly of wines: Château Guiraud To 65% Semillon, 35% sauvignon blanc; Le Petit Guiraud 65% Semillon, 35% sauvignon blanc; le G de Guiraud 70% Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon 30% of white
- Hand-picking
- Establishment of hedges and "nursery for bug" around each plot to protect the vine naturally and preserve an ecosystem in balance.
- Fermentation: is for 90% in new barrels and 10% in barrels of wine
- Wine maturing process : For the Château Guiraud third in new oak barrels, third in barrels of wine, and 1/3 of 2 wines in barrels for 24 months; For Le Petit Guiraud in vats and barrels for 1 year ; For Le G de Château Guiraud 1/3 new barrels, 1/3 of a wine in barrels, and third in two barrels of wine for 1 or 2 months depending on the year. It should be noted that each variety, each piece is aged separately in oak barrels, the assembly does after making.
Um … um … go to "vert de vin" tasting (April 2012)
- Château Guiraud 2011 (futures) - 1st Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes: fresh nose with aromas of pepper, licorice, kiwi, mango and black tea. In the mouth this end nectar has aromas of apricot, pineapple, dried fruit and acacia … this power combines high aromatic freshness.
A wine that will partner with a wonderful Saint-Jacques (scallops) seared foie gras.
- G de Guiraud 2011 (futures) – Bordeaux Blanc : A nose with aromas of citrus, lime and fresh mint. On the palate it develops flavors of sweet grapefruit, tangerine enhanced by a great freshness ….
A wine that is perfect for dishes such as kebabs marinated white fish, grilled.
For the anecdote, this is the only property with a conservatory of grapes (in association with other vineyards) of vines, allowing the preservation of varieties and their reproductions.
Note that it is at the Chateau Guiraud that the very concept of "firsts" was born in 1984. The original idea was to allow traders to drip before the press, the new vintage.
Last quick tip of the week try the wine and food pairing: Sauternes / rare oysters, you will not be disappointed by this beautiful strange alchemy.
Thanks to Mr. Xavier Planty and his team for their great hospitality.
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Flashback: How Microsoft Windows 1.0 Was Sold
Here's a little Friday Flashback fun to end your week. Long before Microsoft Corp. released Windows 8 or built the world's largest channel, there was Microsoft Windows 1.0. And how did Microsoft take this revolutionary operating system to market in the mid-1980s? Television commercials featuring their top pitchman of the day, Steve Ballmer.
Yes, Virginia, the energetic and excitable Ballmer took to the airwaves in 1986 wearing his best suit and narrow tie to entice 8088 PC users to order via mail Microsoft's first GUI operating system that "integrates Lotus 1-2-3 with Miami Vice."
Why was Ballmer on the airwaves and not Microsoft's emblematic founder, Bill Gates? Back then, Gates wasn't that well known and was still more of a behind-the-scenes guy. Ballmer, who joined Microsoft in 1980 as the 30th employee, was the company's first real business manager. He was the one driving Microsoft's expansion, and therefore the perfect choice as pitchman, we suspect.
Microsoft's sales model and channels have come a long way since the days when you sent a $99 via snail-mail for a handful of floppy disks. Even as Microsoft preps Window 8.1 with a boatload of enhancements and new features, it's fun to see what the software giant considered "revolutionary" back when "Night Court," "Moonlighting" and "LA Law" ruled the airwaves (and, yes, they were still broadcast over the airwaves).
Ballmer, in his trademark dynamism, perfectly explained all the applications that came with Windows 1.0, including Reversi. Other applications included Windows Write, Windows Paint, Calendar, Card File, Control Panel, RAM Driver and a Clock.
"Can you believe it?" as Ballmer exclaimed.
And like any good infomercial pitchman, Ballmer built the value based on price. Was it worth $500 or $1,000? No. It was all $99. Now, if that seems like a bargain, consider that adjusted for inflation, the cost of Windows 1.0 in 2013 would be approximately $211. That's still cheap considering the average PC cost between $1,500 and $2,500 in the mid-80s (or as much as $5,000 in today's dollars).
Yes, Microsoft has come a long way since Window 1.0. It even sells software in Nebraska now (still trying to figure that one out).
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This was an internal parody video, not a real commercial that was shown on television.
For an added flashback to the MS & Apple starting game a great movie is The Pirates of Silicon Valley, very much in the veign of 'The Social Network' of its day.
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Maroon 5's One More Night
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The Mint Hill Public Library is hosting Paws to Read Saturday, May 26, starting at 10:30 am. Children between the ages five and 11 can read aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Reading times are 10:30 am, 10:55 am, and 11:15 am. For more information contact Donna Reynolds or Jackie Hooker at 704-416-5200.
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Independence students nominated for award
Independence High School's musical performance of Grease earned them nominations for the Blumey Award, sponsored by Blumenthal Performing Arts and Wells Fargo. Musicals participating in the competition were evaluated by a panel of three judges from members of the theatre community in Charlotte. Independence was nominated for Best Featured Performer, Marissa Plondke as Patty, and Best Choreography Execution.
Local family celebrates new Naval cadet
Lifetime Mint Hill residents Alton and Kathy Grayson are proud grandparents of a newly accepted Naval cadet. Reid Grayson, son of Brent and Rebecca Grayson, will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland this fall on a soccer scholarship.
Reid graduates this spring from Nations Ford High School. His soccer skills took him to national playoffs for numerous seasons, and college scouts had their eyes on him.
After visiting several university campuses, Reid decided to join the Navy and attend the Naval Academy, where applicants rely on nominations from members of Congress. Reid interviewed with and was nominated by South Carolina Representative Mick Mulvaney. Continue reading
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The Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas (AFMAC) will present a documentary honoring ex-prisoners of war at three venues. On Saturday, May 26, at the Mint Hill Historical Society's Ashcraft Schoolhouse, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, showings are at 9:30 am and 10:30 am (space is limited). Other showings are Saturday, May 26, at 3 pm at the Morrison Regional Library and Wednesday, May 30, at 7 pm at the South Charlotte Banquet Center, 9009 Bryant Farms Road. All showings are free and open to the public.
The video, entitled Honoring Our World War II Heroes—The American POW Experience, is a 30-minute broadcast-quality documentary about the POW experience and is dedicated to honoring, preserving, and sharing the courage and sacrifices of our local WWII heroes, many of whom live in our community.
AFMAC, a museum scheduled to break ground in Mint Hill in 2014, will be unique in that it will honor all five branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. When completed, visitors will experience an educational showcase of 250 years of military history combined with the home front support and sacrifices. Details and donation information can be seen at VisitAFMAC.org.
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Two Mint Hill schools received the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Innovation for Transformation grants. The music department at Mint Hill Middle School and the kindergarten classes at Bain Elementary School are recipients of the grant, which provides iPads for 21st century classroom instruction. The grant was initiated by Dr. Scott Muri, the former CMS Chief Information Officer. Mint Hill Middle's music department includes band director Amy Medlin, chorus teacher Crystal Liachoff, and orchestra teacher Megan Morris. Continue reading


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Cause and effect; that's what this third "Seven Wonders" trailer for Crysis 3 wants to tell you about. What it does instead is show you Prophet healing the sick, putting helicopters back in the sky and removing arrows from head-wounds. Such a nice man!
Wait … oh, I'm being told it's because the trailer is playing in reverse. Ah.
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LAPORTE | With Kelly Kennedy icing her back on a picnic table, the rest of the Valparaiso girls tennis team had no choice but to play a little harder.
The Vikings overcame Kennedy's injury with strong performances from their singles players as well as a gritty effort from the No. 2 doubles team of Kate Spencer and Rachel Crookston to pull out a 3-2 victory over South Bend St. Joseph's on Tuesday evening.
Valparaiso will take on Penn in the LaPorte regional final this afternoon. Penn swept Michigan City in the other semifinal.
"When Kelly went up 4-3 in her set, the team got momentum from that," Valparaiso coach Tim Shideler said. "She was up before she got hurt, and then it helped that Caitlin (Kennedy) was the next one off. We had momentum going for us."
Rachel Willing recovered from a 3-1 deficit in the second set to win the final five games for a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Amanda Hasting at No. 3 singles.
That win gave the Vikings (18-1) a 2-1 lead with both doubles matches tied at one set each.
"I really wasn't paying attention to what was happening in the singles matches," Crookston said. "I was just trying to stay focused on our match."
Spencer and Crookston buckled down and were dominant in the third set, pulling out a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory that gave the Vikings the match. Spencer, a senior, has yet to lose a doubles match this season.
"We'd beaten them (4-1) earlier this season and that helped give us the mental attitude to win," Spencer said. "I was paying attention to the other matches and knew we had to pull it out.
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The Vikings know they have quite a challenge with Penn.
"We've got our work cut out for us," Shideler said. "We'll try to win some points, turn those into a game and then a set. Then you never know."
The Wolves (15-4) held their heads high despite getting swept by Penn for the second straight season. Lenka Zavodska forced a third set against Haylei Snelson at No. 1 singles and that was enough to bring a smile to the face of Michigan City coach Don Varda.
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I've just received a press release from Jeff at Flicker Alley on the much anticipated DVD boxset "Chaplin at Keystone".
Flicker Alley and The Blackhawk Films Collection proudly present
Chaplin At Keystone, an international collaboration of 34 original films.
This 4-Disc DVD boxed set makes its debut on Tuesday, October 26th
Charles Chaplin came to Mack Sennetts Keystone Studios late in
1913 as a little-known British vaudevillian, and after a year, had not only
established his Tramp character, learned to write and direct his own films,
and also achieved public recognition as a star comedian. Although Keystone
did not publicize its performers by name, standees of Chaplin's likeness
outside theatres sufficed to attract audiences. Some of the films,
especially Tillie's Punctured Romance, remained in theatrical distribution
for decades.
The fact that all but one of the Chaplin Keystones exist is due, of
course, to the stars enormous subsequent popularity. Most of the original
Keystone negatives, however, were simply printed away and the survival of
all but a few of these films depends upon a very few original prints, a
larger number of reissue prints, and some duped prints from later years.
With the support of Association Chaplin (Paris), 35mm full aperture,
early-generation materials were gathered over an eight year search on almost
all the films from archives and collectors around the world, and were
painstakingly pieced together and restored by the British Film Institute
National Archive, the Cineteca Bologna and its laboratory LImmagine
Ritrovata in Italy, and Lobster Films in Paris. Most are now clear, sharp
and rock-steady, although some reveal that their source prints are well-used
and a handful survives only in 16mm. While admitting these limitations, one
can now understand Chaplin's meteoric rise, for it is possible for the first
time in generations to see clearly what clever and imaginative films he made
at Keystone.
Flicker Alley is proud to present the world debut of Chaplin at
Keystone, a 4-DVD boxed set. These editions feature all-new musical settings
by outstanding practitioners of silent film accompaniment Eric Beheim, Neil
Brand, Antonio Coppola, Frederick Hodges, Stephen Horne, Robert Israel,
Rodney Sauer and The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, Ethan Uslan, and
Ken Winokur's band Tillies Nightmare with the UCLA Film and Television
Archive restoration of Tillie's Punctured Romance.
Chaplin At Keystone also includes several fascinating special
features. An extensive booklet provides an overview of the importance of the
Chaplin Keystone comedies and detailed notes on the individual films by film
historian and author Jeffrey Vance (Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema). Inside
the Keystone Project is a short documentary detailing the international
restoration efforts; historian John Bengtson takes a "then and now" look at
several Keystone film locations in a 10 minute filmed tour based on his book
Silent Traces. There is also a short excerpt from A Thief Catcher,
recently-discovered by Paul E. Gierucki, with Chaplin as a Keystone Cop;
along with the animated Charlie's White Elephant, and a gallery of rare
Chaplin At Keystone is the thirteenth DVD release from the
partnership of Film Preservation Associates Blackhawk Films Collection and
Flicker Alley, following Discovering Cinema, Saved From The Flames, Georges
Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913), Abel Gances La Roue, Perils of
the New Land: Films of the Immigrant Experience (1910-1915), Douglas
Fairbanks: A Modern Musketeer, Under Full Sail Silent Cinema on the High
Seas; Bardelys The Magnificent / Monte Cristo, George Méliès Encore, Miss
Mend, The Italian Straw Hat and the original 1927 version of Chicago.
Blackhawk Films was founded in 1927 as a producer of film advertising for
merchants and as a distributor of regional newsreels. The company made its
mark as a nontheatrical distributor with the advent of 16mm sound film in
1933, establishing several regional offices before WWII. In 1947, Blackhawk
expanded into sales of used film and soon thereafter began distributing new
8mm and 16mm prints of Laurel & Hardy comedies from Hal Roach Studios as
well as titles from such other suppliers such as Fox Movietone, Killiam
Shows, and National Telefilm Associates. David Shepard joined Blackhawk as
Vice President (1973-1976) and after founding Film Preservation Associates
in 1986, acquired the Blackhawk Films library which now comprises some 5,000
Flicker Alley, LLC was founded in 2002 by Jeff Masino. Each Flicker Alley
project is the culmination of hundreds of hours of research, digital
restoration, and music production. Flicker Alley has partnered with Turner
Classic Movies on several historic cable broadcasts including three
previously unavailable silent films produced by Howard Hughes, three rarely
seen Rudolph Valentino films and new digital editions of JAccuse and La
Roue, by Abel Gance. The Flicker Alley brand has grown to enjoy national
and international critical acclaim and is regularly featured in annual "Best
Of" lists. Twice, the company has been honored with the prestigious Il
Cinema Ritrovato DVD Award: In 2008 for George Melies - First Wizard of
Cinema, and again in 2009 for Douglas Fairbanks - A Modern Musketeer. In
2009, the company was a Heritage Award recipient from the National Society
of Film Critics.
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Incredible news!
Bravo Flicker Alley
and everyone involved!
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Awesome. This autmn won't be so bad.
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I got the same press release and I am very excited! We have been waiting so long.
Sounds like the extras are going to be very good and there will be a preview of "A Thief Catcher" which we were told earlier would not be included.
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Amazon currently has it for 71.99, 10% off. Order now because the price could change, it may go up but it may go down. They won't charge you untill the dvd is officially released and shipped.
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If you pre-order from Flicker Alley, Chaplin at Keystone is only $59.96, with free shipping. However, they do charge your card immediately. This is a better price than Amazon, unless you would rather be charged later. I also do not know if Amazon offers free shipping on this item...they probably do.
Here is a link to the page on Flicker Alley where you can order the set:
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© Mike Robertson The popular Dorset climber Damian Cook has drowned whilst deep water soloing at Porto Cristo in Mallorca on Wednesday 28th April.
Damian was one of the Cook brothers who was active in the vibrant Dorset climbing scene of the 1990s and has some good first ascents to his name including Frazzled at Wallsend. He was married with a young family.
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HAMMOND | The day after Al Salinas resigned from the Hammond City Council, one potential candidate confirmed he will run for the 2nd District in the 2015 primary, instead of the caucus slated for June.
Another potential candidate, who ran against Salinas in 2011, said he's thinking about making another try for the seat.
Salinas' departure on Monday came after he formally pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Hammond to a felony bribery charge and a count of willful failure to file a tax return for the 2006 tax year.
Raymundo Garcia, a well-known Hammond businessman and manager of El Taco Real, said while he plans to move to an apartment within the 2nd District above his prospective restaurant at Hohman Avenue and Sibley Street, he currently resides in the 5th District.
"I'm not going to play the game of pretending to live in the 2nd (District) while looking for that office. It wouldn't be fair to my opponents. ... That said, I will probably be putting whoever takes the caucus on notice in two years that they are going to have a formidable opponent," Garcia said.
Garcia said he expects the apartment to qualify as a legal residence by the end of the year.
Mark Olsen, who ran against Salinas in the 2011 Democratic primary, said Tuesday he's thinking about running in the caucus. Olsen, a former Hammond 2nd District precinct committeemen, lost to Salinas by 152 votes.
"I tried to run against Al," Olsen said. "I gave it a good run and worked really hard."
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., who also is chairman of the Lake County Democratic Party, said on Monday that no potential candidate had stepped forward for the seat but "it could be a lot of people."
A caucus of 2nd District Democratic precinct committee members will meet in June to select the new council member. A date for the caucus was not known as of Tuesday afternoon.
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"How (Not) to Calm a Child On a Plane"
Watch and learn -- so that you may never, ever (EVER) make the same mistake I did.
8 comments:
- AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Not funny!! An airplane is no place for a baby or a small child.ReplyDeleteReplies
Can you leave children home alone?Delete
I couldn't agree more -- next time she'll be shipped via Fedex. Thank you so much for your input!ReplyDelete
The bulkhead is the WORST for toddlers. You can't pin them in as much as if you can block their exit on a normal seat.ReplyDelete
Funny :) and there I thought I'd invented drawing pictures on barf bags...ReplyDelete
Thank you for the levity. We at Positively Mindful Parenting appreciate your humorous perspective on the perils of parenting.ReplyDelete
Annmarie Chereso and Michelle Thompson
This is so hysterically funny! Is this in written form as well? You are great! I found you when I submitted around the same time as you on BlogHer.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much Stephanie! Actually, it is in written form as well -- this video (actually, this entire series really) sprung out of this essay.....Delete


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One half of FLASHLIGHTS & CCERULEANN and the creative force behind CC/NN.
For April's guest mix things are getting extra funky.
(I'm a few days late in getting this up so my apologies.)
1. Vanessa - imprintafter
-This was a last minute addition. A friend, DJ baby shoe, suggested this track after he heard the others on this mix. I really enjoy this track. Really high quality chill wave with some Millionyoung like vocals.
2. Know Me (Le Chev Remix) - Frankie Rose
-My sister recently bought a record player, and one of her first purchases was a Frankie Rose 7" with this remix on the B side. Just a chilled out low tempo disco type tune. Perfect for driving or just lounging around.
3. Gold (Snakehips Bootleg) - Bondax
-The first time I heard this track I immediately thought it was off the new Justin Timberlake album, and as good as that album is, this track is leaps and bounds ahead of it. Smooth vocals with lots of awesome accent synths.
4. Scarlett Grove - Maribou State
-This track just makes me want to be dancing in the jungle with this tracks lead vocals ripping through it. The percussion is amazing, and the minimal piano chords are a nice addition. A steady groove throughout the whole track will keep you dancing, or at least doing the hipster shrug.
5. Sweet On U - Real Cosby (unreleased)
-From the new Real Cosby EP, Earl Juice, out 05/28/2013 on Shoeboxx Recordings. Real Cosby continues to drop new music that gets better and better. He is really honing his craft. His sound is familiar, yet has it's own niche. I can't wait for his new EP to drop. Big things happening in Colorado.
6. The Hardest Part - Kisses
-I struggled including this track, because in the beginning of it, it doesn't seem to fit so well. But this track just has a very special feeling for me. I have no idea what that feeling is or why I have it, but I really love the combination of "indie rock" fused with some awesome bass synths, and minimal synth pads.
7. iPLayYouListen - ODESZA
-This song sucks you in with the intriguing vowel vocal chops, but keeps you cozy with some powerful undulating bass lines. It's a nice place to be, fast enough to dance, but the feel is slow enough that you can just relax and enjoy the intricacies of the background bells.
8. Porcelain & Pewter - Vyxor
-VYXOR, what can I say about this pop genius? He's taking contemporary electronic pop and not only injecting it with HGH, and steroids, but he's making pop music interesting again. I LOVE pop, but it's easy to lose yourself in it. You may not always fathom everything that went on in the track, but with Vyxor, your interest is piqued with every new crazy descending synth line or dazzling, perfectly in whack, break. I see big things for this guy in the future.
9. Shooting Holes - Twin Shadow
- The little pickup that happens after the line, "Let's sing a song, on our way back home" is the EPIC. And I hate using that word. It's the ultimate pick me up. It says, "Hey remember that time you were sad? You don't? Ya me either." Plus who doesn't want to shoot holes at the moon.
10. I Can't Believe You're Leaving Me (Fulgeance Rework) - The Bar Kays
-This last song is another gem found by DJ babyshoe. The intro of this rework leads you to believe that you are in for a simple relaxing vibe throughout, but if you aren't dancing like a crazy person to the sprinkler hi-hat's and bass groove about forty seconds in, then you might want to check your pulse.
Late nights spent in solitude are among the most fertile thinking grounds. The hours between when you should have gone to sleep and when your body forcibly shuts down are invaluable, inimitable moments. You enter into another state of existence, one ruled by blurry images and unconscious realities, and your mind is clear. Moments like these are perfectly accompanied by music, and I've compiled eleven tracks to soundtrack your own late night experience. Let them melt into and out of your brain. Be absorbed by the images. Forget about yourself and contemplate the fact that Earth and everything we and it have ever known are but tiny specks on the cosmic canvas, insignificant in every way and place, except for one: our minds.
These songs are carefully handpicked; the survivors of the truncation of a much longer playlist. The best of the best. Included are links to places where you can purchase physical copies of the albums from which these songs are taken (where applicable).


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page 2 - 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
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By March 1, 2002 / Photos by Barry Hathaway
Returning to the theme of intelligent Audi design, another forward-thinking feature is the two red-colored mini spotlights that illuminate the center console. Completely unnoticeable from the driver's peripheral vision at night, they cast a soft reddish glow on your hand as you select buttons; clever and useful. The only other car that I've driven with this same feature just so happens to be the Audi A4's main rival (and our long-term test car), the BMW 330Ci convertible.
The Audi A4 Quattro's on-track manner is exactly what drivers familiar with the characteristics of today's all-wheel-drive sedans would expect. With several of us taking turns tossing the car around on an expansive parking area of the California Speedway, it was apparent that understeer is more noticeable because of the awd. Despite its understeering nature, the Audi A4 Quattro is very easy to control. You have to do something really silly to make the car go out of control and even then letting off the throttle or getting on the brakes slightly brings it right back.
The new A4 seems to lean a little more on the side of luxury cruiser than performance sedan, whereas the last-generation model was more of a sports sedan with some luxury touches. "This new car is probably a little bigger and heavier than the last one. The last-generation car felt sportier," says Road Test Editor Patrick Hong.
Dimensionally, the old and new car are nearly identical. Data from a comparison test in 1999 show an A4 2.8 Quattro to have an overall length of 178.0 in., width of 68.2 in. and height at 55.8 in. The new A4 3.0 Quattro's measurements are 179.0, 69.5 and 56.2 in., respectively. But, just as Patrick guessed, the new car has put on quite a few pounds: test weight came in at 3800 lb. as opposed to 3380 for the old one. This, despite the lighter aluminum engine block and suspension components. That's a significant increase, which may go a long way in explaining why Patrick experienced slight brake fade (our radar gun confirmed this), something we rarely see these days under similar conditions and circumstances.
Rear passengers will welcome the slightly increased length of the new A4. One of the few complaints with the long-term Audi A4 we had in 1996 was that while it provided adequate head room and width for those in back, the leg room was extremely confining. The interior packaging in the new A4 allows for much improved rear-passenger leg room, making the car more comfortable for all four occupants.
Strangely, it is now the front seating area that feels tight. "The tiny Smart car is roomier up front," says photographer Barry Hathaway, who lives in Europe most of the year and is familiar with many of the Continental minicars. It's not leg room that is affected but rather narrowness. The space between the door and side of the center console is narrow. In the many miles I logged behind the wheel of the new A4 Quattro, I found my left knee pressed against the door panel and my right one riding uncomfortably against the center console.
The new Audi A4 3.0 Quattro can best be summed up as leaning more toward the luxury than the sporting end of the spectrum.
But thanks to its richly appointed interior, competent chassis, superior build quality and good-looking exterior, the A4 may be the best car in its segment in terms of luxury for the money. As one editor succinctly put it, "The new Audi A4 is a mini-version of the flagship A8 for half the price."


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Richmond County investigators are searching for three men involved in a home invasion Sunday night.
Investigators said it happened at Providence Place Apartments on the 2200 block of Southgate Drive.
Takisha Osborn, 37, told investigators the men broke into her apartment demanding money and drugs. She said after they hit her upside the head with a handgun, the suspects began searching for money and drugs themselves.
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Osborn said she didn't see any faces, which were covered by bandanas. The men were in all black.
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