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In Zimbabwe, fears of a new financial crisis
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (C), flanked by Defence Forces Commander Constantine Chiwenga (L), inspects the guard of honor during the commemoration of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, in Harare, on August 13, 2013 - by Jekesai Njikizana
Despite President Robert Mugabe's lofty pre-election promises, six months into his new tenure, alarm bells are ringing in every corner of this $11 billion economy.
Dollarisation means inflation is under control -- to the relief of all who suffered years of hyperinflation -- but joblessness remains endemic and the Zimbabwean Reserve Bank has warned that economic growth is slowing.
Businesses operate with patchy energy, transport and communications infrastructure, but they are lucky to operate at all.
A "severe and persistent liquidity crunch" -- in the words of the central bank -- means many cannot access credit needed to start up, expand or keep going.
Companies are laying off around 300 people every week, according to the main trade union federation.
"We need money to keep the business going but it is expensive to borrow from the banks. The interest rates are just outrageous," said Ashwin Sirewu, who runs a family transport business.
"We are going to spend another year concentrating on trying to avoid sinking instead of thinking about expanding our business."
Economists estimate the country is only running at a third of its current capacity.
Countrywide these troubles translates into a current account deficit expected to hit 22 percent of GDP this year, meaning more than a fifth of all wealth produced this year with leave the country.
Most of that deficit is caused by Zimbabwe's reliance on imports from neighbouring South Africa and Botswana for even the most basic goods such as bath soap.
The government has long blamed such trade woes on international sanctions, but what sanctions remain today mainly target members of Mugabe's inner circle.
Investors report being rather more concerned by indigenisation laws, which require that black Zimbabweans own controlling stakes in companies.
Business groups are calling for reform.
"There is no fresh capital coming into the country," Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce president Davison Norupiri told AFP.
"The government should start working on investment policies because we are lacking investor confidence to attract long-term investment."
"We need significant investment and more exports to address the liquidity challenges."
Zimbabwe's need for foreign capital could barely come at a worse time, as investors pull cash away from emerging markets.
While flows out of South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine and Argentina have garnered the most attention, Zimbabwe risks becoming a silent victim.
"We are already in a crisis and heading towards what might be a deepening crisis," said Harare-based independent economist John Robertson.
"We are going to find this leading to an embarrassing situation where it's going to be difficult for government and companies to pay wages and salaries."
The banking sector is likely to be at the epicentre of any shock.
Already long queues are becoming a regular feature at branches of those banks known to be struggling, despite government protestations.
An estimated $2 billion circulates outside the banking system.
"The banking sector is not sick. We have 21 banks and of those, three had challenges of liquidity," finance minister Patrick Chinamasa recently said, reassuring few.
Zimbabwe's central bank had asked banks to have at least $100 million in deposits by June this year, but has pushed back that deadline until 31 December 2020.
The central bank itself is struggling to recapitalise a lender of last resort facility of between $150 - $200 million, but has vowed to do so by March this year.
There are doubts about where a larger safety net would come from.
Access to IMF funds has been stymied by failure to pay past debts and policies at odds with the fund's usual terms.
With a $6.1 billion external debt, the bond market is not a viable option.
Hopes to boost national coffers with revenue from the diamond mines in the country's eastern Marange district appear to be fading as little cash makes its way to the government.
Diamond miners claim the mineral deposits are running out.
For Zimbabwe, time may be running out to avoid another crisis.
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David Schuster
I have been covering the local sports scene for the last 30 years and in that time have seen more games and events then anybody. I've been privileged to have covered 9 local championships (6 by the Bulls, and one each by the Bears, White Sox & Blackhawks). I have also covered 3 no hitters and one perfect game and had the honor of covering the best basketball player ever on a daily basis. Not only do I love reporting on sports but I equally enjoy participating (Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Tennis…etc.) You name it and I love it. I'm a huge movie goer who also likes to travel and I own a piece of a local minor league baseball team as well as a piece of a local restaurant.
Schuster: Bears Eliminated And Need Help For Next Year
The scene in the locker room after the game here at Lambeau Field wasn't nearly as bad as I feared. I anticipated a lot of long faces and angry scowls on the Bears player's faces but instead was met with resignation.
Schuster: Bulls Provide Perfect Model For Stumbling Bears
It seems that the Bears and the Bulls have been trying to follow the same floor plan the last few years as far as building their teams.
Schuster: Derrick Rose To Finally Sign New Contract
Derrick Rose has always said he doesn't play basketball for the money but regradless, he is about to become a very rich man. Rose and the Bulls have put the finishing touches on a new 5 year deal that totals about $94 million. The first year of the contract will be for about $16 million and then escalate from there.
Schuster: Hamilton To Start Against Pacers
Richard Hamilton will start in tonight's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers, head coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday.
Schuster: Hamilton Expected To Be A Bull
Richard "Rip" Hamilton could be a member of the Bulls shortly. Hamilton has already been officially released by the Pistons and is in the process of going through waivers. If, or when, he passes through the waivers, the Bulls will be ready with a 2 year contract for the veteran shooting guard.
Schuster: The Bears Blew This One In So Many Ways
It's truly amazing how there is always two sides to a story. Out here in Denver the talk continues of "Tebowmania" Meanwhile back in Chicago the talk is pretty simple…The Bears blew this one BIG TIME.
Schuster: Angelo Denies Reports That He Will Retire At The End Of The Season
Jerry Angelo said he was "embarrassed" by the attention he was getting Sunday following reports that he would retire at season's end. Angelo firmly denied those reports, "I don't know where that came from but it's not true. I'm not upset by it. Rather, I'm amused".
Schuster: Rip Hamilton Could Be In A Bulls Uniform Soon
The Bulls have been chasing guard Rip Hamilton for almost 2 years and it looks like they will soon land him. Hamilton is in the process of being waived by the Detroit Pistons. Once that becomes official he would then have to pass through waivers which looks to be a formaility. Then the Bulls will sign him to a deal that sources are calling $10 million over 2 years.
Schuster: So Long Mark Buehrle
With all the rumors coming into the Winter Meetings concerning the Cubs & White Sox, who would have thought the biggest story for Chicago was someone leaving it. The Cubs still make a minor, and I emphasize a minor, deal before they leave town while the Sox are done here.
Schuster: Cubs Quiet So Far But Could Be Closing In On Deals
Are the Cubs closing in some kind of deals? General Manager Jed Hoyer indicated that they are, "We've been real busy talking to teams and agents. It's been really productive and hopefully that will leads to us getting some players before we leave these meetings".
Schuster: After Trade, Williams Uses Word 'Rebuilding'
Williams said he doesn't anticipate trading any other pitchers on his current roster although that could change if the right deal came along. Williams said he just hasn't received back the players he is looking for.
Schuster: Don't Believe Everything You Read
A report this morning out of the St. Louis Post Dispatch said that the Cubs have made a qualifying offer to Albert Pujols. The Cubs themselves had "no comment" on the report, but let's look at this realistically.
Schuster: Cubs And Sox Are Quiet So Far
A lot of talk on day 1 at the Winter Meetings down here in Dallas but no action for either the Cubs or Sox….yet.
Schuster: Santo Gets In, Minoso Has To Wait
The city of Chicago dominated the opening of baseball's winter meetings. The first thing on MLB's agenda was the announcement of the Veteran's Committee on who was going into the Hall of Fame. The announcement came early in the morning with former Cub Ron Santo getting in while former Sox player Minnie Minoso fell short.
Schuster: They're back
To no ones surprise the first player to show up at the Bulls practice facility on Thursday was Derrick Rose. And to even less less surprise Rose said he's ecstatic to be back and still blames himself for last season's playoff loss to Miami.
Schuster: Idiotic Play Calling Contributes To Bears Loss
You hate to pin a loss on one play but it would be easy if you want as the Bears lost to the Raiders 25-20 out here in Oakland.
Schuster: Time Starts Now For Epstein And Co
Now, Epstein will work hard to get his new organization to the top of much more important categories. The Cubs President will now pretty much go underground as he tries to rebuild the franchise.
Schuster: Looks Like It's Sveum
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Schuster: A Lot Of News From GM Meetings
After sitting around the Phister Hotel up here in Milwaukee most of the day we finally got a chance to talk to the various General Managers. It actually was sort of funny because when they came into the ball room it was like feeding time at the zoo. We pounced on them and barely let them up for air.
Schuster: Will The NBA Return Next Week Or Are We Being Teased Again?
If any of you have followed me on the station, or Facebook or Twitter you know that I am a die hard hoops junkie. All levels of the sport are cool but the ultimate for me is the NBA and I have been going crazy without it during this prolonged lockout.

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LOS ANGELES -- Darren Collison scored 14 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and Blake Griffin had 15 points through the first three periods, helping the Los Angeles Clippers post a 103-99 preseason victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
Chris Paul, who had 40 points and 11 assists Saturday night in the Clippers' 118-111 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets at Las Vegas, played more than 12 scoreless minutes against the Jazz before ending the drought on a 3-pointer with 2:25 left in the first half. He finished with 14 points and 10 assists.
Jamal Crawford led the Clippers with 16 points.
Shooting guard J.J. Redick, who came to the Clippers from Milwaukee in a three-team trade with Phoenix on July 10, had 14 points in his preseason debut and played 19 minutes after sitting out the first five games because of a partial tear of his left quadriceps. The injury occurred the first day of training camp.
Clippers No.1 draft pick Reggie Bullock, who is recovering frim a sore right knee, also played his first game, playing 6 scoreless minutes. Matt Barnes remained sidelined with a sore left calf.
Derrick Favours had 24 points and 17 rebounds for the Jazz, who have lost six straight since opening their exhibition schedule with a 101-78 win over Golden State.
Utah's John Lucas III had four points during a foul-plagued 27 minutes. The six-year veteran has taken over as the starting point guard for highly regarded rookie Trey Burke, who broke a finger in the team's third preseason game and is expected to be out from two to three months.
Clippers coach Doc Rivers rested his starters the entire fourth quarter after they ended the third trailing 75-72. Ryan Hollins gave them an 84-83 lead with a dunk from an alley-oop pass with 7:08 to play, and Los Angeles never trailed after that.
Hayward gave Utah a 48-47 halftime lead on a 21-footer with 7.4 seconds left in the second quarter after the Jazz squandered a nine-point lead, their largest of the game.
Rudy Gobert, the first player off the Utah bench, missed his first four shots and played 17 scoreless minutes before his slam dunk off an offensive rebound gave the Jazz an 81-76 lead with 10:37 remaining. The 7-foot-1 reserve centre had 12 rebounds, but was posterized by Griffin on a slam dunk that tied the score 64-all with 4:02 left in the third quarter.
The Clippers, coming off their first division title in franchise's history, conclude their preseason schedule Friday night at Staples Center against Sacramento before opening their 30th season in Los Angeles next Wednesday against the Lakers. The Jazz have one more dress rehearsal Friday in Anaheim against the Lakers before opening up the regular season next Wednesday at home against Oklahoma City.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The CEO of Internet provider Citynet wants state payments halted to Frontier Communications for fiber-optic cable construction.
Jim Martin has asked the state government's chief technology officer in a letter to halt the payments and conduct an audit of the construction project. The project is part of a $126 million federal stimulus grant to expand high-speed Internet across West Virginia.
Frontier, which is owed about $26 million, installed 675 miles of fiber cable to public facilities.
State lawmakers last week raised questions about Frontier's fiber construction costs. The Charleston Gazette (http://bit.ly/1ef4RmJ) reports Frontier is charging about $62,000 for each mile of fiber, or about double the cost of similar projects elsewhere in the state.
Frontier spokesman Dan Page says he hasn't received a copy of Martin's letter.
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The Holy Family Catholic School - a DfES designated
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In September 1999 The Holy Family Catholic School was successful in gaining specialist status as a Language College. This was mainly due to the hard work and determination of a small group of parents and teachers who met on a regular basis to prepare the bid for the Specialist School Trust and to raise the £100,000 needed for matched funding.
Over the subsequent years, this status has had a major effect on the MFL curriculum we are able to offer pupils at school.
The main three languages at The Holy Family School are French, German and Spanish. Every pupil comes into Year 7 with the opportunity to study two of these languages. Japanese is currently introduced in Year 9 to a small number of beginners and has proved to be very popular.
Alongside these languages, Italian is offered as an extra-curricular subject, with Urdu being available through the Associated Sixth Form, and as an extra curricular GCSE course for the community.
A variety of MFL events are held throughout the year including cultural and exchange visits, special MFL days, theatre productions, quizzes and concerts. Every pupil and teacher is encouraged to become involved in the strong international dimension of the school.
As a Specialist Language College we are involved with a variety of other educational institutions including, Trinity and All Saints College, Greenhead High School, our Confederation of schools and our 10 partner primary schools.
Adult evening classes in MFL are held at school.
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Ava*, 6 years old
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Me: Ava, did you know I'm pregnant? I have a little baby inside of me!
The Zinger: Ava: looks down at my belly, up at me, down at belly, up at me, whilst giggling: But... you're not fat! You can't be pregnant! Where's the baby?
Ava, I love you. You had the same reaction last time. That is exactly what every
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Kellie, the sister: Emily, did you know that Tracie is pregnant? She has a baby in her belly!
The Zinger: Emily, screwing up her face in confusion: AGAIN??? (Ed. note: Phonetic pronunciation by Emily: Uhh-GHENNNNN?????) Why?? You're already having another one?? Why would you do that??
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The Zinger: Tyler, all of a sudden, looks at my belly while I'm piling the Pringles in the cart (I limited myself to TWO FLAVORS, PEOPLE. THEY WERE REDUCED FAT. AND ON SALE. DON'T JUDGE ME.): You're getting fatter, Tracie! I can see your baby! You're getting fat! I see your fat! (Ed note: Even cuter with his slight lisp: "Yoh-wuh getting fatter Twacie!" However, stops being as cute about 60 seconds into the one-sided running commentary about how fat I really am getting.)
So sorry to inform you Tyler, but that is just leftovers from dinner and last pregnancy, made obvious by lack of abdominal muscles. Baby is still buried pretty deep inside me.
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Continuing on a question that has picked up some steam after ESPN reported Julius Peppers likely will not return to Carolina, and Jeff Schultz wrote an article proclaiming the Falcons need to pull the trigger on signing Peppers, the question is worth pondering. Julius Peppers was franchised by the Carolina Panthers for the 2009 season and signed his tender for whopping $16.7 million a year. Peppers had a Pro Bowl year finishing with 10.5 sacks, 42 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions. Initial opinions from Falcon fans seemed to be pretty mixed. A look at the pro and con sides:
Defensive end has been an up and down position for the Atlanta Falcons for some time. The Falcons made a huge trade for John Abraham from the Jets and inked him to a 6 year deal (this year will number 5) and was thought to form one of the most lethal DE combinations in football with Patrick Kerney on the other side. The duo rarely saw the field at the same time with injuries to both. The Birds drafted Jamaal Anderson and the rest has been history. To say that Anderson hasn't worked out at DE would be putting it lightly (although he may have a future at DE) and Abraham had an amazing year in 2008 with 16.5 sacks, but had a big drop-off this year at 6.5. Peppers would finally solve the defensive end argument once and for all. Kroy Biermann and Lawrence Sidbury Jr. may have potential but are young and unproven. It is true that Peppers would carry some serious money, but it might be time to add some veterans to a very young defense. Add a perennial Pro Bowler on the other end from Abraham and watch the cornerbacks and defensive tackles immediately improve. He is up there in age, but the money's worth it: send me my Peppers Falcons jersey now!
It is true that defensive end has had its issues since drafting Anderson with the number 8 overall pick, but there's no way that the money would be worth the return on Peppers. He is an outstanding defensive end, but will command over $15 million dollars a year and the Falcons simply have too many holes and lack too much depth up and down the roster to spend on a veteran that is on the downslide. Abraham may have had a down year, but just one year ago he had 16.5 sacks and has been with the team for over 4 years. The defensive line didn't create much pressure on the QB, but did dramatically increase its run stopping ability, not one of Peppers strong points. Add to that the fact that Peppers has developed a reputation of taking plays off and you get the feeling that the price doesn't match the product.
Although many fans like to point to the failed pick of Anderson, the Falcons have some potential on their own roster in Kroy Biermann and Lawrence Sidbury Jr. Biermann in particular is primed for a breakout. He increased his sack total from 2 sacks to 5 from one to the next and has shown one of the best motors on the Falcons squad. Biermann had almost half the amount of sacks that Peppers had with 300 less snaps. Sidbury Jr. had only a small amount of snaps, but came away with one sack and fumble return for a touchdown. Neither Biermann or Sidbury Jr. might be the answer, but they at least deserve a chance to prove it. (Thanks to Unca' Bob for the best stats website around ProFootballFocus.com)
Stats – snaps/sacks/tackles/forced fumbles/ints/QB hits/QB pressures/batted passes
Julius Peppers – 806 sn – 10.5 sk – 42 tkl – 5 ff – 2 int – 10 hts – 33 prs – 1 bp
Kroy Biermann – 499 sn – 5 sk – 49 tkl – 1 ff – 0 int – 7 hts – 18 prs – 0 bp
It's likely the realization of the off-season setting in that makes one ponder seemingly ridiculous questions, but one has popped up a few times in the last few weeks. When Thomas Dimitroff pulled the trigger on the trade to get Tony Gonzalez the week before the draft, the deal was met with a smattering of praise for TD and loud boos for Kansas City's new GM Scott Pioli. Dimitroff's former mentor was roundly criticized for letting the greatest tight end in NFL history for a second round pick, in the next draft, not even in the current one. The deal was thought to be net win for Atlanta Falcons, who would likely get two and maybe three years out of Gonzalez and accelerate the process of going deep in the playoffs, while also expanding Matt Ryan's passing arsenal. The stats certainly back up Dimitroff's decision, with #88 having a Pro Bowl worthy year including almost 900 yards receiving and 6 touchdowns.
Gonzalez is coming back next year for sure, but even the fact that he considered retiring definitely poses a new light on the Gonzalez trade. With the trade, Piolo now owns 3 draft picks in the top 50 in one of the deepest drafts in NFL history. On the flip side, TD now doesn't have a second round pick in one of the most talented draft pools, a year after having his first two picks, Peria Jerry and William Moore, go down for the season. Most Falcon fans will certainly agree that the Gonzo deal was a net gain, even if he only plays for one more year and that doesn't mean a Super Bowl, but after seeing the Falcons take somewhat of small step back this year, the Gonzalez trade may have accelerated expectations a bit too much. If Gonzalez plays in 2011, the deal is an overwhelming win for the Birds. The Falcons are on the right track, but still have many holes to fill up and down the roster. Not having a second rounder sure is tough, but having the best TE to ever play the game eases that pain really well.
Speaking of Tight Ends……
Even though we have the best tight end to ever play the game on our roster with Tony Gonzalez, he will be playing one more year for sure, but 2011 is anyone's guess. The Falcons should take a look at drafting a tight end (later round perhaps) that can learn and tutor under the best and be ready to take over when TG leaves the game. A few performances from the Senior Bowl:
Colin Peek (Alabama) – Not sure if Peek will be available when the Falcons look to draft a tight end, but this guy can be excellent value for which ever team drafts him. Peek has good size (6'6, 255), possesses good hands, can run block extremely well, and can stretch the field (as evidenced in his 25 yard touchdown strike. Played for National Champion Alabama in the rough and tumble SEC.
Ed Dickson (Oregon) – Had a pretty good game with limited action in the Senior Bowl and showed good quickness and being able to get yards after the catch. Very good build at 6'5, 243 lbs and has very good speed and route running ability for a tight end. Surely probably needs work on blocking, but a good talent in pass catching. Had a beautiful 31 yard catch and run.
Garrett Graham (Wisconsin) – Graham displayed very good hands and being able to sit down in space to open up as a big target. Only had one reception for 10 yards, but after being extremely productive in college, could develop as an all-purpose TE with correct guidance and development.
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February 2nd, 2010
11:07 pm
I don`t know about a deal for Pep but I am still down with dealing for TG.
February 2nd, 2010
11:10 pm
We pay Peppers and he takes the year off – bank on it!
February 2nd, 2010
11:12 pm
No doubt on Gonzo!!!
BT it is at Ashford Dunwoody & 285. A sweet commute for me! Cross your fingers!
February 2nd, 2010
11:16 pm
Colin peek sure looks like a good option in 3rd or 4th round
February 2nd, 2010
11:20 pm
Greetings cagers!!!
The usual suspects are here I see!
D3, good job as always. IMHO, Peppers would be going against the objective of "the process". For the amount of money we would have to spend, it just doesn't make sense and the percentage increase in performance will not match the percentage increase in the amount of money we will have to spend, trust me on that.
Ken Strick, on the last blog, mentioned a point about Peppers having 4.5 or 5 more sacks (sorry I forgot the number) than Kroy. What's the point in spending so much more money and not getting the comparative production? Not good economic sense, ask Arthur he'll tell you. Remember what we need more than anything is that push inside and another solid LB combined with more depth at all our positions and we will be OK on D.
I would be remiss if I did not mention WR's point about geting better on offense. We have to do that this year. We need another receiver (at least) who will draw some attention. What we have now just ain't cutting it.
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!!
February 2nd, 2010
11:37 pm
Nooka our Rasta from the North… when do you get to come back home???
February 2nd, 2010
11:56 pm
Uh, let's go with a run block guy first. Mularkey can't figure out what the heck he needs to do once he has a good TE that can catch the football.
February 3rd, 2010
12:26 am
Peek looks like a possibility if we can stretch to the fourth round to get him. No vote on Peppers. To much cash for a possible prima donna who may take off games or plays.
February 3rd, 2010
12:30 am
Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad always seemed to be able to dial the Falcons number in a bad way. That doesn't mean I want to trade or pay steak prices for the mutton corps. Gonzo is different. He's a mentor to the new QB and … I wish everyone (yes, even some of the guys in my building) would let it go about "his 34 is the new 24." (Huh?)
February 3rd, 2010
12:41 am
I am not in favor of going after Julius Peppers. I guess it's probably still the sting from the general failure of the John Abraham deal.
I am still 100 percent in favor of the deal to bring Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta.
February 3rd, 2010
2:15 am
The Peppers vs Biermann stats are kind of misleading… Peppers has way more run defending snaps then Biermann… Biermann did not play on allot of run downs….
Pass rushing snaps
Julius Peppers: 446 snaps
Kroy Biermann: 339 snaps
The other snaps are run defending snaps. (Kroy Biermann:150 snaps vs Julius Peppers:345 snaps)
I really like Kroy Biermann and Lawrence Sidbury….. I think both has the potential to be starters in this league if they continue to improve but Peppers would take us the next level…. I'm talking about similar to the way Jared Allen changed the Vikings….We run a rotation so Kroy and Sid will see playing time plus Abe and Peppers would be fresh threw-out the year.
I know its going to cost allot but a impact DE is the most important position on Defenses…An impact DE can make every player on Defense better….Not only would we have a LDE that is a 10 sack a year guy…. We would have two 10 sacks a year type DE's… That's to go along with Babs and Peria Jerry.
Also… We would be able to use our 1st round pick on CB or LB.
February 3rd, 2010
2:25 am
With Tony G…. I still love the trade… It stings allot not having a 2nd round pick but i feel like Tony has brought allot to this team… I feel like the trade will pay off even more if we draft an young talented TE (mid-late rounds) … The rookie TE would learn from the best ever at that position… Learn Gonzo's work ethic, techniques, and tricks of the trade…
February 3rd, 2010
2:35 am
Nookah , Its not just about sacks (even tho sacks are really important)….Its about pressures also… Coaches always say that pressure are just as important as sacks… Peppers had 33 pressures to Kroy's 18 pressures….
This is no disrespect to Kroy because i like the guy and think he can become a starter in this league but Peppers dont play on the same line as an Abe or Babs… I think Peppers DT's had an combine 3 or 4 sacks….
February 3rd, 2010
4:14 am
As always good stuff D3. I say absolutely not on Peppers., When you consider the salary he would command, and the compensation to the Panthers for signing him, it's just not worth it. That's not even taking into account his questionable playing habits. As far as TE's possibly available in the draft, Miami's Joey Graham is most intriguing. A 6′7″ ex-basketball player, he only had one year playing football for the Hurricanes, but has shown a lot of promise.
February 3rd, 2010
7:24 am
When I saw Peppers and Gonzo, I thought you had posted another Bobby Flay recipe(LOL). I've made my statement on Mr Peppers. If we were to have drafted a TE with a #2 pick and he went on to have 83 catches, 6 TD's, and 862 yds, the ticker tape would still be raining down on Peachtree St. Yes, it would be nice to have a second round pick, but, I like the value of Gonzo both on and off the field.
February 3rd, 2010
9:05 am
It isn't just the Falcons fans that are mixed about getting Peppers. Heck I have mixed feelings about it too. Part of me thinks this smells of NE making a deal to get R. Moss. He was a guy who was accused of many of the same things Peppers is but since he has gotten to a good organization in NE there really hasn't been much occur except he produced.
Then there is another side of me that says "don't do it." He would demand way to much money and we would be better off investing into someone else. I don't like the idea of having two DE's over 30 years old.
The truth is we are going to have to make a couple of FA pickups in order to grow as a team. Not sure where but we can't address everything through the draft and expect to be a SB team next year. Thank God for TD.
February 3rd, 2010
9:05 am
Greetings Cagers!!!
Sarah B – one of these days I'll turn up out of the blue and you might all be surprised.
ATLJBO, I agree it's not all about sacks but I really am more concerned about the outlay and the resources we will have to tie up in this guy. At this point in his career is it really worth it and furthermore how does that fit in with TD and Smitty's philosophy? I have a feeling they are more content with building what they have. If they make the move then I'll rest my case. After all they get the big bucks to make these decisions. But if they make that move, will it not send a message that perhaps the window of opportunity is closing for this management crew and we would be going for broke? Just a thought.
Ed, I brought up Jimmy Graham in the last blog. Thank you, because I really like this guy. He is really raw but has all the tools, speed good hands, jumping ability, potential weapon in the red zone, huge upside. I am sure he could be coached up and be a force in the years to come and he certainly would benefit from TG's presence.
D3, I have no issue with the TG trade. I still like it. The problem is that we need a good #2 receiver to bring more potence to this offense. (See the gospel according to WR).
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!
February 3rd, 2010
9:35 am
Well said blord!!! Nuff respect!!!
February 3rd, 2010
9:36 am
No issue with Gonzo. I think he has helped Matt, gave him a safety valve that was not there previously. But, then everyone knew it was either gonzo or white as the pass threat. Plus Gonzo (and Peele) are good blockers, and in run based O we need that ability and can be overlooked.
Peppers… I am against the outlay of cash…I like Biermann for what he brings to the team as a whole. He is growing into this role as a DE and I think he will be a power, but his Spec Teams play is an extra bonus.
Again, rather spend the money on a WR than on Peppers… both prima donna's, both have the tendency not to play the entire game, but we need an O threat to compliment Roddy…
Sarah: The view from CDC Clifton of the city is awesome, one of my fav's.
February 3rd, 2010
9:40 am
Morning cage, wish I was able to post when the fires are burning, no matter if I agree or disagree with some of the viewpoints, I will say once again, its shaping up to be a great offseason.
First off Nookah, sorry wasn't able to respond in a timely manner but the idea of acquiring Vincent Jackson or Brandon Marshall is very intriguing. I would love for the Falcons to get Marshall, abate, I worry about his ability to fit in and not harm team chemistry. Has he really grown up, will he erupt and hurt the team, those are my biggest concerns with him. I don't believe SD will let Jackson leave town, the Chargers have needed a go to receiver for years, even when LT was running over, around, and pass the competition. So yes, I would also take Jackson in a heart beat but that is extremely unlikely.
As for the offense vs. Defense concerns, BT addressed this point in the last post, the D is already extremely young, yet we fail to realize it has improved, we want to point at the leveling off of competition but what I saw was a team that had new young players at many positions, teaching and trying to get those players to understand the fundamentals of the defense, and then they turned them loose towards the latter stages and end of the season, and that philosophy gave way to promising results. To continue
February 3rd, 2010
10:06 am
Now back to my main point I will reference a comment by my ACC brother SW, Ryan doesn't have the strongest arm, he's more of an intermidiate working the coverage type of QB. The first QB that comes to mind after reading that type of comment is one of my favorites of alltime, one Mr. Joe Montana. Montana had numerous weapons at his disposal, fast forwarding to current times, Drew Brees was a QB that supposedly didn't have the strongest arm, or ideal height, but surround him with weapons and now he's all world.
D3, put it best, especially when referring to the Falcons sacks allowed being misleading, some say its because of all the throw aways, but if you go back and watch each game, the throwaways were a result of not having any options. Some say, well if HD comes back healthy, and thats if he can build upon what he did during his rookie season, then all is well. NOPE, you still don't have enough play makers, you don't have a true fear of the deep threat, and you still don't have a WR that can keep defenses honest and away from doubling Gonzo and White, plus putting eight, sometimes nine men in the box to stop the run. Like BT said, unless you just happen to have Peyton Manning on your team you do need a good running game, like D3 said the Saints have a number of offensive weapons. The Saints OL didn't improve in 09, their D went from poor to mediocre, not really even good, except for creating turnovers, but they continue to develop their weapons and against the best D's in the league they could rarely be stopped. No matter how good your defense is in today's NFL, you can't stop the good offenses of today, but if you have an adequate to good defense with a great offense, you have the makings of a championship caliber team, the Falcons have the QB in place for it, time to start considering giving him some ammo.
Lastly, supposedly you can find good playmakers at WR in the later rounds, but you can't do the same for LB, you can find quality DL men, but you can't do the same for a RB, talent is everywhere throughout the draft if you have the right man in charge, we all agree that the Falcons have that man, and if you believe that, you should believe the D is close to where he wants it to be, but the O needs help to keep a young QB from never reaching his maximum potential.
February 3rd, 2010
12:39 pm
There is my opinion on the subject.
February 3rd, 2010
12:49 pm
I like Jimmy Graham but something is telling me that he is going in the 3rd round…. A sleeper is Miami's best TE 6′3 250lbs Dedrick Epps…. The guy can block and stretch the field.
February 3rd, 2010
4:26 pm
Rick Bridges, I could not have said it any better and that for me brings an end to the Pppers discussion.
ATLJBO, I tend to agree with you regarding Graham, as he has been moving up the charts. He will grab some attention. By the way not too knowledgeable about Epps. I'll go look him up but is he #85? If he is I saw him early in the season and did look good catching the ball and YACS.
I love this place. You always learn something new!!
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime
February 3rd, 2010
4:37 pm
ATLJBO, I did a quick look up….#18. I was wrong. Will do more research.
KEEP AN EYE ON: TE Dedrick Epps – Last spring there were doubts Epps would even be playing this fall after he injured his knee in pre-bowl workouts last December. But he has played in every game and came up with three catches for 38 yards against the Sooners. Just as big as his 11-yard touchdown reception was his eight-yard gain on a short pass in a third-and-six situation on Miami's final possession.
Go Falcons!!!
February 3rd, 2010
4:40 pm
Nookah, He is #18
February 3rd, 2010
4:42 pm
By the way guys… Check out my Thomas Decoud video (the music might be a little annoying)
February 3rd, 2010
6:00 pm
Whether we should spend the big money needed to sign DE JPeppers depends on perspective and ones understanding of football, or ones overall football IQ. From a financial standpoint, it doesn't make sense when you consider the financial restraints it put on the Panthers last yr, as far as signing and filling other needs, and would certainly put on us. That's why they have absolutely no problem letting him walk.
From a production standpoint, it would NOT make sense, especially when combined with the financial issues it would create. Compared to 2yr DE KBiermann, who some say is unproven and more potential than finished product, it really makes no sense, and here's why?
(1) Since Smitty's arrival, we've employed a rotational system for our DL, which limits the number of snaps our DEF linemen get during gms. JPeppers has never played in a rotational system, and losing 307 potential snaps would definitely reduce his overall output. That's why DE JAbraham's 16.5 sack season was so phenominal. He accumulated his 16.5 sacks in far fewer snaps than JPeppers needed to get his 10.5 sacks this yr.
(2) Considering KBiermann's lack of experience(2yrs) and the vast improvement he made to become a starter after his rookie, as well as his overall production, he's a far superior and less costly investment than Peppers.
(3) Putting JPeppers in a rotational system like ours would limit the number of snaps he'd need to duplicate last yrs numbers. Therefore, with considerably fewer snaps, he might end up being hard pressed to even duplicate KBiermans numbers from last yr, let alone his own.
(4) Why ruin you salary structure by paying millions and millions more for Peppers and run the risk of possibly getting less than you got from Biermann last yr?
(5) In 307 additional snaps, JPeppers(42) got 7 fewer tackles than Biermann(49), which demonstrates he would be a definite liability in our run DEF. If Biermann could accumulate 5sacks in 499 snaps, he should be able to come close to matching, or even exceeding in some areas, Peppers sack total, as well as his overall numbers.
(6) KBiermann is going to get better as his career progresses and he gains more experience and confidence. JPeppers isn't likely to get any better, and could likely start declining as his career progresses.
February 3rd, 2010
6:17 pm
In TD we Trust:
Sizing up the 2009 Atlanta FalconsJanuary 22, 2010 by Rick Bridges
It's fascinating to now watch the playoffs unfold and reflect back on what the Falcons really did in 2009. The disappointment of early season injuries and missing the playoffs remains, but there is a feeling of hope for once in Atlanta. For the first time ever, the team didn't quit on the coaching staff and that says volumes about the possibilities in the future.
They started the season 4-1 and appeared to have a chance to go to the playoffs in back to back seasons for the first time in the teams history. Then second year phenom Matt Ryan went through a sophomore slump and the defense forgot how to rush the opponents quarterback. Things had taken a turn for the worse.
Sure, there were injuries but no team can use that as an excuse. Losing Peria Jerry, Harry Douglas and Brian Williams for the season didn't exactly help however. Matt Ryan and Michael Turner stayed banged up and missed several games each. Offensive linemen Sam Baker and Harvey Dahl sat out quite a bit as well.
Even Jerious Norwood was injured. I realize that's not uncommon news but it sure gave Jason Snelling an opportunity to step in and show what he can do. And he performed admirably. But down the stretch of the season, the team was barely keeping it's head above the .500 mark.
The team brought a 6-5 record into a very important match up with the Philidelphia Eagles for position in the playoffs. A win and the Falcons hold the tie-breaker. The problem was half the team was injured and the only advantage the birds had was playing at home. With no Ryan, Turner, Baker, Dahl, etc. It wasn't going to be an easy task.
The Falcons took an absolute beating. In the return of Michael Vick, the Eagles all but eliminated the Falcons playoff hopes. The Eagles had not only won the game, but the crowd as well. By the fourth quarter, the remaining fans in attendence cared more about Michael Vick than the Falcons. Everthing looked bleak for the remainder of the season.
"It was as loud as it gets in the Dome," said Vick, who teared up on the bus ride over to the stadium. "I heard the chants all through the stadium and it sent chills down my spine. They were just letting me know that people still appreciate what I've done."
I do not believe the fans cheering for Vick understood the implications that game had on the Falcons post-season. It forced the Falcons to face the undefeated New Orleans team with Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and Harvey Dahl in street clothes.
I was at that game. It was disappointing. The Saints came out, took an 11 point lead into halftime and received the ball to start the third quarter. The Saints promptly picked the Falcons defense apart and scored on a 10 play, six minute drive that was like watching the same old Falcons surface.
Then something happened. Quarterback Chris Redman came out firing down by 18 points. It took him only four plays to drive to the fifty yard line. He then aired one out to Michael Jenkins for a touchdown and the Falcons showed signs of life.
The defense came out on to the field fired up. Say what you will about Michael Jenkins, but I believe that touchdown he caught created a defensive wake up call.
The Falcons eventually tied the game and ultimately lost a heartbreaker by three points. Not bad for a team missing half it's offense. But the offense wasn't the story for the remainder of the season. It was the defense.
In the three remaining games, the Falcons defense stepped up their game. Granted, they finished out the season against the Jets, Bills and Buccaneers. Not exactly offensive power houses. Never the less, the numbers do not lie.
In that season ending three game winning streak the Falcons secondary caught fire. Cornerback Brent Grimes picked off four passes. Rookie corner Chris Owens nabbed one interception and second year safety Thomas DeCoud had an interception, a forced fumble and several critical third down stops.
What was once the largest concern on the team suddenly became a strength. Going into 2010 that's encouraging.
Currently, the New York Jets are lined up to play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in the AFC title game. It was just one month ago that very same Jets head coach Rex Ryan became deflated after losing in New York to the Falcons.
"We're obviously out of the playoffs, and that's unfortunate," said head coach of the NY Jets Rex Ryan after his loss December 20, 2009 against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons entered that game with nothing left to play for on the season. It was all pride and the desire to destroy a curse. Their losses to both the Philidelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints ended all hopes of a post-season. But rather than bury their heads in the sand they continued to compete.
So much so, they ended the season with a three game winning streak and the first back-to-back winning seasons in club history.
The team made strides against the odds in 2009. They faced a tough schedule that included playing four teams coming off their bye weeks. They had crippling injuries to key players in the skill positions such as quarterback, running back and wide receiver. Yet somehow they played with a lot of heart and made believers of the fan base.
In 2010, the symetry between Ryan and future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez will have had an extra year to gel. Peria Jerry will be back at the tackle position and Harry Douglas will replace Michael Booker in the slot.
In Dimitroff we trust is a saying that is spreading through the foundations of the team. Since his arrival, the team has changed. The prior regime has be flushed out and the players Dimitroff wanted are taking the field on Sundays. No more Vick, Crumpler, Brooking, Dunn and Hall. Replacing them are the players the organization believes can bring home a championship.
In 2010, it will be fun to watch. As T.O. likes to say, "Get your popcorn ready!"
The future is bright in Atlanta!
February 3rd, 2010
7:29 pm
Great Hump Day Cagers! – The week is officially on the down slope and we're headed for the grand finale of the 2009 season. Hope all of you are doing well as we roll towards the weekend.
Harry – Would love to add Peek around the 4th round. After watching him in the SEC, I think he's got what it takes to develop into a solid one. He's ranked as about 8th TE by DraftCountDown.com
Nookah – Agreed my man. Peppers would not even be close to what we need right now. If you're going to spend money on a free agent, do it on a shutdown CB or a legit #2 WR, IMHO.
SporkDevil – Certainly would've thought our offense would progress, not regress. Injuries played a part, but our receiving corps was exposed this year, outside of Roddy and HD being hurt.
Reid Adair – I thought the question was pretty silly on Gonzo when I typed it, but I thought I'd see if any Falcon fans disagreed, and they haven't.
Ed – Thanks for the props as always. Definitely no on Peppers and I'll check out this Graham guy. Any tight end or running back we get is in a good position to come and learn and not be asked to contribute right away.
ATLJBO – Good point on mentioning the snap differential. I guess my point is that even that Biermann is somewhat close to Peppers sack totals give me hope. I could be dead wrong, but I think we should at least know for sure if Biermann is an every down DE before leapfrogging into FA or #1 pick. JMHO.
February 3rd, 2010
7:39 pm
LRD – Agreed. Would rather spend money on a WR or shutdown CB than Peppers. Getting him would make our DE's 30 and 31. Time to get younger at DE. Many of us thought TG would raise everyone's game, but instead it proved once and for all that Jenks is no #2. #3 or #4, than that's fine, but not a legit #2 receiver. Like Peele too, but he's over the 30 mark as well.
WR – It really is unbelievable when you start listing off the weapons that Brees has and the ones that Ryan has. I say we need two, not one, wide receivers. Add someone like Josh Reed (Bills WR) through free agency and draft one to compete for the #2, #3, or #4 WR spots. Looking at the FA WR's, most of them will be restricted FA's. Call Bergeron up and call Aaron Kelly back while you're at it. Like Weems as a Spec Teamer, but not sold on him as a WR. Maybe its the playcalling, but he should have thrived in the slot with White occupying the outside and Gonzo occupying the middle and Jenkins…….beating people deep only to drop the ball.
Rick Bridges – Nicely put and great article by the way. We'd love to have your knowledge make a home here in the Cage.
JJ – How's the recipes coming? Finalized on a new King Flay wing recipes and poblano "chili" fries, similar to jalapeno poppers.
Keep it going strong Cagers! Try to pop back in tonight if possible.
February 3rd, 2010
8:07 pm
D3, I've got a simple recipie I tried last night for sunday. It's from the Paula Dean boys. It's on GMA under football recipies but the condenced cheedar soup stinks, I'm going to use velvetta and rotelle instead for the dipping sauce.
– boneless chicken breast cut in 1″ strips (add seasoning)
– wrap slice of bacon around like candy cane (I sliced lengthwise)
– bake at 400 for 25min
– broil 2 min a side to crisp bacon
Dip: velvetta brick w/ rotelle
Cut strips in half, add toothpick, voila!
February 3rd, 2010
8:25 pm
Greetings Cagers!!!
ATLJBO, thanks for the videos and I especially enjoyed the DeCoud video not for the spectacular play of TD but the anticipation it leaves me as a true Falcon fan when I started salivating at the end to see what can be with a fit William Moore. Our safeties are going to be feared.
We'll have to put up a sign behind our LB's…….ENTRY INTO THIS ZONE COULD BE HAZARDOUS FOR YOUR HEALTH!!!!
Go Falcons!!!
Nuff respect everytime!!!
February 4th, 2010
12:18 am
Everyone bailed out tonight huh?
February 4th, 2010
12:40 am
Sarah B.
Not completely.
February 4th, 2010
12:43 am
Hey Box!
February 4th, 2010
12:46 am
Gettin ready to bail out for bed.
February 4th, 2010
12:46 am
Heard you've got an interview Friday. Good Luck!!! Are you doing the SB get together? I can't make it.
February 4th, 2010
12:47 am
Night, night.
February 4th, 2010
12:48 am
Talk to you tomorrow Box.
February 4th, 2010
10:06 am
Happy Start of the Weekend Day Cagers! – Even though I have tons of topics ready to roll off in the next several months, I wanted to get input from you guys and gals on what you want to talk about.
February 4th, 2010
11:25 am
D3, How about profiling young players we think will make an impact next season. Like Beirmann, Sid, Grimes, Owens, Nicholas or Walker. We all know that White, Gonzo, Lofton, Turner, Snelling and Ryan will make an impact but the others that I mentioned before may not get the credit/love that they deserve. You know maybe mention their strengths and weakness. Sorry if this has been done already. Just throwing an idea out there. Hope you and the family are all doing well.
February 4th, 2010
11:26 am
Weems: great on spec teams, so so as rcvr. The end arounds just make me cringe every time… successful or not.. that play just makes me cringe. but if HD is back and full speed, will he or weems be return guy (i know fight it out in camp).
Wide Rcvrs: We need 2 speedsters… Again HD is not a given, Jenk's is def not a given, and we need that threat.
JJ: Heres one for you. Purple Chicken
1 Scotch Bonnett ( or 2 if you like heat)
4-5 Mango's purree'd
4 ckn breasts or 2-3 pounds of wings.
De-seed the peppers, add to the mango's, put in container and marinade the ckn for up to a day + in the mix
Bake Chkn.
Makes the ckn turn purple, and the mango sweetness helps to offset the peppers heat.
February 4th, 2010
11:38 am
D3.. off topic , topic for you… since JJ started it.. a collection of Cage Sunday Game Recipes in regards to getting prepared to watching games at home or out in the Lot itself.
I know its not exactly on topic, but as someone that enjoys cooking and trying new stuff, always curious what some folks cook up for the games. ( yea, bit lame…but still)
February 4th, 2010
1:53 pm
I don't like the trouble MR had this year, seems like most of his passes, by 4 seconds he was either down or the ball was gone. Give him more time and he might be great. Give him more and better weapons and more time and he'll likely be great.
What if we…trade up. Just enough to get Bulaga. He's the REAL thing. Keep what we have and add Bulaga.
We only need to move up two or three spots to get in front of SF and we can get him. Our #19(20) plus a fourth?
With the rest of the picks go depth. We need FA's. A good CB (doesn't have to break the bank) would solidfy a potentially very good secondary. An OLB with avg starter quality could go far with Nicolas and Pete already doing fairly well. Could use the third round pick on an OLB too. A WR. I think WR could be the easiest position to get a quality FA for a decent price.
Three FA's, don't get old guys, look for mid-level players in or just under their prime. 3 FA's is a lot. I'm looking for starter quality, but at the right price. I think these moves and a kicker would give the Falcons everything they need next season.
Our first and our fourth to move up 4 spots.
February 4th, 2010
2:41 pm
D3-I'd like to know how much the surgery DE JAbraham had before training camp started contributed to him having an off yr. I'd also like to know what the coaching staff thinks about the progress and potential of DE's LSidbury, KBiermann, LB SAdkins, OT's GReynolds, WStivek, and the return of WR HDouglas. Their progress and level of improvement will have a tremendous impact on who we sign during FA and who we draft.
I'd really like you to try and find out why OC MMularkey has refused to incorporate screen and swing passes in our OFF, especially when he's had such an explosive, talented open field RB like JNorwood at his disposal for the last 2yrs. I can understand why it wasn't used when MVick was the QB, but there's simply no excuse for it not being made a vital part of our passing arsenal since his departure.
February 4th, 2010
6:13 pm
Colin Peek played at GT prior to his transfer to Alabama (he only transferred because Coach PJ's triple option offense does not use a TE).
He is a very talented player with a solid NFL future!
February 4th, 2010
8:47 pm
– in depth analysis of starters: OL, DL, LB, WR, RB, CB>
– in depth analysis of 2nd/3rd: all above.
– Where is the need for: starter or backup?
– Best available athlete vs Need?
– '09 complete stats vs potential
– tailgating: best parking, food, fav activities
– dome exp.: best entrance to music playing to concession.
Finally, birdcage mudwrestling:
Sarah B. "cougar" vs CBrass "i hate ffl"
February 4th, 2010
8:55 pm
Funny, funny funny JJ!
February 4th, 2010
9:13 pm
SB, good luck tomm with interview, Rocky and I have our fingers and paws crossed.


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For at least a year, owner Alex Kinjo has been encouraging me to try the pho at Nam, which is his mother's recipe.
I have always nodded politely and said, "Yeah, yeah."
When I want pho, I go to a good, cheap pho parlor, such as I did yesterday at Pho Dai Loi #2. When I dine at Nam, I want something more restaurant-y, such as these rice flour tamales served in the shade of an anthurium. With or without the rude flower, they are wonderful.
But when I was making plans to meet friends for lunch in Midtown recently, I remembered Kinjo's mom's pho.
The menu at Nam has changed little over the years. This isn't the restaurant where you go looking for daily specials and seasonal ingredients, but rather where you revisit old favorites.
We began with an order of cha gio rolls, served with well-trimmed lettuce leaves, marinated veggies and herbs for rolling. All the fresh greenery makes the fried crunch that much more satisfying.
This green mango (as in the skin was still green) salad with grilled shrimp came in a wash of nuoc cham — that lightly sweetened blend of funky fish sauce, lime and chile. I know this has become kind of a stupid, food-writer-y comment to make, but the sauce really does give a dimension of umami — that expansive, mouth-watering primary taste we so appreciate in things like stewed and grilled meat. I really loved the weird juxtaposition of umami with crisp, sour mango. For Westerners, it's the kind of exciting contrast we don't experience often enough. (Think cole slaw on a barbecue sandwich, for one example.)
And here comes the pho. It really is different, with a rich and gorgeously developed beef broth. I loved the black pepper floating on top, and the slivered red onion gave the broth a bright kick. The pho is not served steaming hot, which allowed the beef to stay rare and not toughen in the soup. Then again, I look forward to the way typical pho fogs my glasses. Guess I'm of two minds on this question. Still, I give this pho a hearty recommendation.
I can never leave Nam without ordering the lemongrass tofu — crisply fried cubes that contain loads of minced lemongrass in their breading. This order was not quite as full flavored as it has been in the past. It usually has more of that citrusy tingle.
(Quick digression: This visit to Nam did motivate me to try and make lemongrass tofu at home. The results weren't bad at all. I found this frozen minced lemongrass at the Buford Highway Farmers Market, and it's exactly what you need.)
Finally, we ordered this clay pot caramel shrimp — not served in a clay pot, but no worries. The sauce had a fantastic balance of sweet, bitter and salty elements, and the shrimp had a fresh flavor and juicy snap.
All in all, a terrific lunch — one worth braving Midtown Promenade's hellacious parking lot for.
November 22nd, 2009
10:50 am
November 22nd, 2009
11:49 am
Did you ask them where their ingredients come from?????
November 23rd, 2009
7:41 am
Breathtakingly beautiful photos & description, this qualifies as food erotica, not food porn. Enough to make you wander the streets of Midtown in search of the real thing.
November 23rd, 2009
9:14 am
Thanks for reminding me about the lemongrass tofu. It is so delicious! I love the claypot shrimp as well. Cha gio rolls, green mango salad and pho are on my to do list. But I agree when it comes to pho, Pho Dai Loi rocks!
November 23rd, 2009
9:50 am
I've not been to Nam, being OTP, but have read great things. John… how does the price compare to my little run of the mill pho shop? there, I get 2 gai cuon and a medium pho, and drink for about $10… and does all the other stuff make up for the ATL parking?
November 23rd, 2009
10:15 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE the shaking beef at Nam. Fortunately, I'm blessed that I can walk across Piedmont Park to get to Nam and don't have to fight the crazy cars in the parking lot. (Although there's usually plenty of parking.) Can't wait to try the lemongrass tofu – sounds wonderful!
November 23rd, 2009
10:18 am
Lemongrass tofu at Chateau De Saigon is fabulous!!!
November 23rd, 2009
10:19 am
Thanks John. Sounds tasty. We tend to do Saigon cafe, just because there is one right around the corner, but it's definitely not the best.
November 23rd, 2009
4:29 pm
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November 23rd, 2009
4:32 pm
I have enjoyed your column. Your artilcles are informative and enticing. You give us a pretty full description of the restaurant being reviewed, along with some good pictures. I look forward to reading your work and then trying out the suggestions. Thanks. In today's journalistic ethos, I am grateful that AJC is supporting this section.
November 23rd, 2009
5:55 pm
any place to get good pho in North Fulton?
November 25th, 2009
9:44 am
Not sure if your still checking responses to this post. That frozen minced lemongrass looks to be the ticket. So often BHFM (and I saw Disco Kroger also) sell lemongrass in bundles of about a pound when we only need a stalk or two. What section of the vastness that is BHFM did you find the container? I may just send you an email.
November 25th, 2009
9:47 am
Nam (terrible name – never heard a Vietnamese refer to his county as Nam, sorry these are Japanese) looks to be Cali-Vietnamese; an attempt to serve "upscale" Vietnamese. Similar to Com, Chateau Saigon and Ginger Restaurant. Food is fine but far from anything I have had in and about Sai Gon going back to 1968 and recently as 2007. I have never seen an upscale restaurant (Vietnamese; Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean yes) in Sai Gon until some Viet Kieu return and opened a series of knock-offs for Viet Kieu and tourist.
cha gio should be made with rice paper not egg roll wrapper.
November 25th, 2009
7:40 pm
I went to Nam this afternoon to try out grandma's Pho only to be told that they "ran out of Pho." How can you run out of Pho? They had "chicken Pho" but, come on, give me a break. I got the tofu w/ lemongrass instead but my body still screamed for Pho. I had to treat myself to a Guinness in the sun at the Highlander just to go back to work and not up Buford Highway for a proper lunch.
The kids and I will head to Pho #1 on Friday where I hope to never hear those horrible words again.
No Pho??? Humbug!


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