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    Merci Cataclaw. Tu les as prises d'où?
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    Ça été long, mais enfin! Notre patience a été récompensé.
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    Une belle photo de Montréal dans les années 60, où l'on voit bien l'hotel laurentien:
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    I honnestly don't like the flaky kind of smoked meat they serve at Shwartz, i prefer the one served at Chenoy's.
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    Montréal vs. Toronto

    mtlurb a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans L'actualité

    Alain Dubuc me tombe sur le nerfs sur cet aspect là habsfan.
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    Montréal vs. Toronto

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    La révolution culturelle Alain Dubuc Collaboration spéciale, La Presse Je dois avouer que j'ai beaucoup de mal à supporter les grands sommets, avec leurs interminables palabres, l'étalage de bons sentiments, les engagements gouvernementaux soigneusement planifiés pour donner du tonus à l'événement, l'espèce de syndrome de Stockolm qui crée chez les participants une factice et éphémère solidarité, les résolutions ambitieuses dont on ne sait pas si elles seront honorées. Le rendez vous 2007, Montréal métropole culturelle, qui se tenait lundi et hier, n'a pas échappé aux règles du genre. Assez pour susciter une certaine méfiance chez ceux qui se demanderont si le fantastique projet d'un quartier des spectacles, dont le financement a été formellement annoncé à ce rendez-vous, verra vraiment le jour, ou si l'élan pour la culture qui s'est exprimé durant ces deux jours de rencontres résistera aux ravages du temps. Mais je crois que le virage annoncé aura lieu. Parce que ce sommet a révélé l'existence de forces profondes, qui ne disparaîtront pas. Il est en train de se produire ce qu'on pourrait appeler une révolution culturelle, qui repose sur une nouvelle façon de voir la ville et sur la place que doit y prendre la culture. Ce changement de paradigme repose sur quatre éléments. Le premier de ces éléments nouveaux, c'est le progrès significatif de l'idée que la culture, prise dans son sens large, joue un rôle fondamental dans le développement d'une grande ville. Parce que la culture constitue une activité économique à part entière, riche en valeur ajoutée, parce qu'elle donne un élan au tourisme, parce qu'elle contribue à la qualité de vie et permet ainsi d'attirer des investisseurs, des entreprises et des gens de talent, parce qu'elle est centrale au rayonnement international. Mais aussi parce que la culture se nourrit de créativité et d'innovation et qu'elle contribue à accompagner une collectivité sur la voie de l'ouverture et de la modernité. C'est cette vision du développement urbain qui fait des progrès. Sans elle, il n'y aurait pas eu de sommet. Le second, c'est que la cause de la culture n'est plus défendue uniquement par le monde des arts et ses amis proches, mais peut compter sur la participation d'acteurs qui, en d'autres temps, auraient été absents de cette réflexion. On le voit par la présence du ministre du Développement économique, Raymond Bachand, aux côtés de sa collègue de la Culture, Christine St-Pierre, tout comme celle du ministre fédéral Michael Fortier. C'est également le cas du maire Gérald Tremblay, qui a présidé ce sommet avec passion, après avoir été longtemps assez indifférent à la cause de la culture. Il faut aussi souligner la remarquable mutation du monde des affaires, symbolisé par le rôle très actif de la chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain, et de sa présidente, Isabelle Hudon, dans l'organisation de cet événement. Bien sûr, le rapprochement entre l'univers de la culture et celui des affaires nécessitera un lent apprivoisement, pour surmonter chez les premiers la crainte des contraintes qu'impose l'argent, et chez les seconds le malaise face à un monde imprévisible et incontrôlable. Mais ce rapprochement repose sur un troisième élément nouveau, la reconnaissance du fait qu'il y a convergence entre la logique culturelle et la logique économique. D'abord, parce que, dans une économie du savoir, il y a un point de rencontre naturel entre culture et économie, plus particulièrement autour des nouvelles technologies. Mais plus largement, une ville a besoin d'argent pour soutenir sa culture, qu'il provienne de fonds publics ou des donateurs privés. À l'inverse, le dynamisme culturel est un levier pour le développement économique dans une société avancée. Le quatrième élément, tout à fait nouveau, c'est l'esprit de concurrence. Montréal, longtemps confortée dans son rôle de métropole culturelle, a été ébranlée par les progrès de Toronto, ses musées, son opéra, son mécénat généreux, et craint donc qu'on lui ait ravi son titre. Il est difficile de rejoindre Toronto sur son propre terrain, parce que ses réalisations reflètent qu'elle est maintenant une ville très grande et très prospère, tandis que Montréal est ni l'une ni l'autre. Les Montréalais pourront rêver de grands projets quand ils auront collectivement accepté l'importance de la richesse, et exprimé une volonté commune de la créer. Le milieu montréalais découvre qu'il n'est plus seul, qu'il doit concurrencer Toronto, comme toutes les villes qui, dans le monde, misent sur la culture. Il peut compter sur des atouts, les événements qui façonnent sa personnalité culturelle, sa vitalité, ses créateurs, la participation des citoyens. Mais Montréal devra se battre, investir dans sa culture et la soutenir.
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    Wow! enfin! C'est une excellente nouvelle! Merci Loulou.
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    Je crois que l'on parle même pas de construction hors-terre. Ça ressemble plus à la construction de cafés et d'autres espaces commerciaux dans le métro.
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    Je ne savais même pas qu'il y avait une hauteur officielle connue du crystal...mais si c'est 105, c'est sûrement avec la pointe en flèche en haut.
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    Photos prisent au début septembre. Je m'étais rendu au square pour faire ma lecture de philosophie:D :
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    heuu... je ne suis pas d'accord là. Je n'ai rien a ajouter à ce commentaire qui m'a vraiment surpris.
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    Quartier Concordia

    mtlurb a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans Complétés

    J'espere qu'ils ne mettront pas de gazon ou verdures dans ce coin... il ya juste trop de monde qui passent la et aucune vegetation ne peut y resister.
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    come on Greg, M. Bachand said that most people involved in this project gave their free time because they believed in it, not because there was money to be made... the whole thing cost tops 100k, which i'm sure covers the material to do the model and the travel fees to expose the idea.
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    Canadiens de Montréal

    mtlurb a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans L'actualité

    :highfive: :applause: :applause:
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    Montreal a 'perfect proxy' for Paris, Americans told 1 day ago MONTREAL - Americans hit with sticker shock when they consider a trip to Europe should consider Canada - and specifically Montreal - as a more affordable alternative, says Fodors.com. "With the euro pounding the (U.S.) dollar . . . it makes sense to see the cobblestone streets and candlelit cafes closer to home," the prominent travel website advises. "Montreal is the perfect proxy for Paris, and a real value with the Canadian 'loonie' at one to one with the dollar," Fodors.com says in a posting titled "A Weekend in Old Montreal." The loonie matched the U.S. early last month and has see-sawed in value since then. If it heads much higher Fodor's might have to revise that advice. In the meantime, it recommends the lounge at Montreal's Hotel Le St. James, with its impressive wine list and unobtrusive service, as the "best place to sip wine"; Bistro Boris's french fries - deep-fried in duck fat and dipped in spicy mayo - as the "most decadent treat"; and an evening carriage ride through old Montreal as the "most romantic cliche," though a bit pricey at $45 for 30 minutes. On the web: http://fodors.com/news/story-2831.html
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    A Weekend in Old Montréal November 12, 2007 Nothing could be more romantic than taking a new flame (or an old love) to a European city for a long winter weekend. With the euro pounding the dollar, however, it makes sense to see the cobblestone streets and candlelit cafés closer to home. French speaking and cosmopolitan, Montréal is the perfect proxy for Paris, and a real value with the Canadian "loonie" at one to one with the dollar. Splurge on a limo from the airport (about $50) and settle into a boutique hotel in historic Old Montréal. Your ticket to sure-fire romance is just outside your hotel door. Best spa experience For the ultimate couple's massage in the most curiously cozy of environs, book a hot stone treatment at Le Spa. Converted from a vintage bank vault, the small space oozes peaceful luxury. Candlelight bounces off the brick ceiling, rugged stone walls, and a heated onyx floor. Le Spa in the Hôtel Le St James, 355 rue St-Jacques Most panoramic sunrise With the massive arc of the Biosphere peeking over the distant tree line, the clock tower at the north end of Vieux-Port provides an exceptional backdrop for dramatic morning skies. Gentle currents of the St. Lawrence River flow below your feet as the rising sunlight glistens off the Jacques Cartier Bridge on the near horizon. C'est magnifique! Vieux-Port at Quai de l'Horloge. Best place to sip wine Tuck yourself away in an alcove at Hôtel Le St James' tiny lounge, with its high-backed love seats and dim lighting. Black-clad waiters provide excellent -- but unobtrusive -- service, sliding roasted almonds in front of you and disappearing without a word. An impressive wine list features world-class wines by the glass (for under $15). Most decadent treat Forget the crème brûlée. It's child's play on the splurge scale when compared to Bistro Boris' pommes frittes (French fries). Deep fried in duck fat and dipped in spicy mayo, these fries are pure indulgence. Flickering candles and intimate tables set the scene at this diminutive eatery. Best place to hold hands As dusk fades to night, park yourself on a bench in the Place d'Armes -- across from Basilique Notre-Dame. Royal blue lights suddenly appear in the cathedral's windows and arches, mimicking the color of the darkening sky. Water trickles from the park's central fountain, casting an emerald glow. The effect is stunning. Don't miss a visit to the church earlier in the day. It's intricate interior is wonderfully rococo without being overly ornate. Most romantic cliché Although frightfully unoriginal -- and a bit expensive at $45 for 30 minutes -- an evening carriage ride through Old Montréal is still terribly romantic. Glimmering lanterns along Rue St-Paul and the clip-clop of the horse's hooves on the cobbled streets set the stage for cozy snuggling under faux fur blankets. Carriages line up in front of the Basilique Notre-Dame, 110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest. Best reason to wander from Old Montréal Catch a taxi (or hop on the Metro) to rue Sherbrooke Ouest and impress your love with an afternoon of old-world elegance. Take high tea at the Ritz-Carlton's posh courtyard garden. Make sure to ask for a table on the heated terrace overlooking the duck pond. After tea, stroll across the street to the Musée des Beaux-Arts. The collection here features work by local artists and select works from both European and modern masters. Where to Eat The fries at Boris Bistro are a must, and the duck and salmon dishes are well prepared. Three-course meals with wine run $45-$55. Restaurant Gibby's is a Montréal institution. Steak and oysters live up to the hype. Three-course meals with wine run $60-$80. Skip dessert at Chez L'Epicier at your own risk. The menu features a chocolate "club sandwich," with sliced strawberries replacing the tomato, basil for lettuce, and chocolate for roast beef. The pineapple "fries" are sheer crispy sweetness. A three-course meal with wine runs $75-$100. Where to Stay Expedia offers great deals at the delightful Hotel XIX Siecle. Ranging from $125-$165 per night (depending on your travel dates), the rate includes parking and a European-style continental breakfast buffet. The location can't be beat -- it's near Basilique Notre-Dame and Le Spa. Slightly more upscale, Hotel Le Saint Sulpice is also in the heart of Old Montréal. Weekend rates start at $165 for a simple loft suite; $305 for a superior loft suite with breakfast and a spa credit. ---Dawn Hagin
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    I have been there once only, and because of some TOTAs hehehe
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    Guy Laliberté emménage dans un château de 5,5 M$ <DIV id=photo_pub>Mise en ligne 12/11/2007 04h00 La maison de Guy Laliberté Photo © ARGENT Guy Laliberté revient en ville dans une résidence cossue au flanc du mont Royal. Trois ans après avoir dénoncé l'immobilisme de Montréal dans le dossier du développement du bassin Peel, Guy Laliberté y prend tout de même racine en emménageant dans un château de 5,5M$ dans Outremont. Le fondateur du Cirque du Soleil procède actuellement à des travaux de rénovation de 3 M$ dans sa nouvelle résidence achetée en octobre 2006, au coût de 2,5M$, sur l'avenue Maplewood. Les travaux concernent principalement l'agrandissement de la maison dans la cour avant et la transformation de toutes les pièces, en plus de l'aménagement d'un bureau ultramoderne pour Guy Laliberté. Les travaux ont été autorisés par l'arrondissement d'Outremont le 5 février 2007 et l'important chantier a été ouvert dans les semaines suivantes. Des rénovations d'une telle ampleur dans une maison privée sont exceptionnelles. Les ouvriers ont dû procéder à quelques phases de dynamitage dans le roc du mont Royal pour construire les fondations du bâtiment qu'il ajoute à cette résidence cossue. De type ancestral avec revêtement de pierres grises, la nouvelle résidence de Guy Laliberté est accrochée au flanc de la montagne, assurant une vue magnifique sur le Plateau Mont-Royal et le centre-ville. La nouvelle façade comportera des pierres de granit de couleur charcoal. Retour en ville Le grand patron du Cirque du Soleil ne parle jamais aux journalistes de ses affaires personnelles, mais on peut croire qu'il s'agit pour lui d'un retour commode en ville pour faciliter la vie de sa conjointe et de ses enfants. Ses deux enfants fréquentent une école primaire du secteur, avait écrit en primeur Le Journal de Montréal l'an dernier, et sa conjointe, Claudia Barila, tient commerce dans le Vieux-Montréal, soit la boutique Appartement 51. Guy Laliberté habite toujours son domaine de Saint-Bruno, très courues par le «jet-set» montréalais, domaine qu'il avait rendu très populaire, il y a quelques années, par les réceptions plutôt bruyantes qu'il y donnait, dont celle qui réunissait le monde de la F-1. Il a acheté sa nouvelle maison de Mme Elizabeth Chiang, femme d'affaires qui habitait y habitait avec son conjoint depuis 1989. Elle a hérité de la demeure à la mort de son mari, il y a quelques années, et est allée vivre à Taiwan. Frédéric Gagné, l'attaché de presse de M. Laliberté, n'a pas voulu préciser au Journal si son patron vendrait son domaine de Saint-Bruno. Plans modifiés Le richissime Québécois a dû soumettre son projet à l'approbation de l'arrondissement d'Outremont parce que les travaux allaient affecter l'apparence extérieure de cette luxueuse maison. Le comité consultatif d'urbanisme a étudié tous les plans des modifications proposées, qui formaient un document de 22 pages, a appris le Journal. Le château des Laliberté n'est encore qu'un chantier et il est peu probable que la famille y passe un premier Noël dans un mois et demi. abeauvais@journalmtl.com
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    Guy Laliberté rebir

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    Have Some Champagne With That Brisket? Montreal is just bubbling with Jewish culture November 08, 2007 Kathy Shorr Jewish Exponent Feature Ever since the Parti Quebeçois came to power three decades ago, bringing with it greater nationalism and stricter language laws favoring French, it's been easy to feel uneasy about Jewish life in Montreal. The Jewish community has shrunk from a high of about 120,000 before that 1976 election, to just under 100,000 now. Many who left were the younger, well-educated postwar generation of Ashkenazi descent, who had been educated primarily in English. (Barred from attending the Catholic, French-speaking schools, they'd attended the English-speaking Protestant ones.) But come to Montreal today, and you'll find a Jewish world that feels more vital than many American communities with comparably-sized communities. You can see live Yiddish theater, visit a new world-class Holocaust center and sample kosher restaurants serving everything from Chinese food to Moroccan chicken tagine. The Jewish community in Montreal is one of the most traditional in North America. According to a report by B'nai B'rith Canada's Institute for International Affairs, the community has a remarkably low intermarriage rate (less than 7 percent) and a remarkably high rate of religious observance (50 percent keep kosher). At roughly the same time that wave of Ashkenazi Jews left, about 20,000 Sephardic, French-speaking Jews arrived -- most of them coming from North Africa, especially Morocco. And with a continuing influx of Jewish immigrants, including as many as 10,000 Russian Jews in recent years, the city has maintained a vibrant Jewish culture that is now about 25 percent Sephardic. In Search of 'Duddy' Visitors looking for signs of Jewish life have several sections of the city to explore. Anyone interested in history will want to go to the Mile End neighborhood, the setting for Mordecai Richler's famous novel The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Just east of Mount Royal Park is a five-street-wide area between the Avenue du Parc and the Boulevard Saint-Laurent -- the Jewish neighborhood for much of the first half of the 20th century. The old neighborhood was increasingly abandoned after the war, as Jews started to make their way out to the suburbs. But Mile End is still home to a large Chasidic community. And it still looks a lot like it did when Richler wrote about going to Tansky's store for a package of Sen-Sen. The rowhouses remain, with their outside staircases and little balconies. And some of the old haunts, like Moishe's Steakhouse and Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen, are open for business as usual. The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre People come to Moishe's for the best steaks in town, while Schwartz's long, narrow dining room teems with crowded tables of patrons ordering sandwiches piled with smoked beef. Several blocks north is the St. Viateur Bagel Shop, celebrating its 50th anniversary. It is open day and night, 24/7, and regularly wins the prize for best bagels in Montreal -- as much for the atmosphere as for the bagels themselves. You can see the flames coming out of the wood-burning brick oven, and watch the bagels being pulled out on a long-handled tray and then dumped into a long, sloping bin. They still use the same recipe from 100 years ago -- hand-rolling the bagels and dropping them into boiling water for five minutes before baking. And forget about cinnamon-raisin or chocolate-chip bagels: It's sesame or poppyseed, and that's it! For a completely different scene, head west out Côte St. Catherine Road to Snowdon, a neighborhood of duplex and split-level homes, where many Jews moved after the war. There, you'll find a small campus of Jewish community and religious organizations and cultural groups. The Segal Centre for Performing Arts at the Saidye Bronfman Centre mounts plays of both general and Jewish interest, including an annual play in Yiddish. Montreal has the largest Holocaust-survivor population in Canada; across the street from the Saidye Bronfman are the Jewish Public Library and the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, with 5,000 square feet of exhibit space. The library sponsors all kinds of lectures, readings, films, and live-music and other events for both residents and visitors. A few blocks south of Côte St. Catherine Road is the commercial Queen Mary Road, which feels something like the way Mile End must have felt a few generations ago. There are charcuteries (delis that specialize in meats) where everything is labeled only in Russian, with vats of sweet-and-sour cabbage and trays of whole smoked fish and caviar. There's Israeli fast-food at Chez Benny and kosher pizza by the Snowdon metro station. Cell phones ring, voices chatting in French and Arabic more often than in Yiddish. Yes, indeed, Jewish life in Montreal has changed, but remains alive and well. For more information, go to: www. tourisme-montreal.org.
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    They didn't mention that Université de Montréal was rated 92, two Montréal universities in the top 100!!
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    McGill takes 12th spot in global ranking ELIZABETH CHURCH From Thursday's Globe and Mail November 8, 2007 at 5:05 AM EST An international ranking of universities has put Montreal's McGill University in 12th spot, the highest rank to be reached by a Canadian institution. The annual rating, done by London-based Times Higher-QS World University Rankings, moved McGill up from its 21st placement last year. Ten other Canadian universities made the top 200 list, with the University of British Columbia finishing in the 33rd spot and the University of Toronto in the 45th. "This is such a source of pride for us. It shows that McGill is moving in the right direction," principal Heather Munroe-Blum said. The placement means McGill is now the top-ranked public university in North America, she said. It also demonstrates that the practice of concentrating resources on areas of excellence such as neuroscience, developmental biology and law is showing results, she added. "We have chosen our spots very carefully in areas where we can be leaders in the world." The rating, which was to be released this morning in London, comes at an important time for McGill as it looks to tap its network of alumni for a major fundraising campaign and is striving to increase its profile. Harvard University once again was placed at the top of the international ranking, which was conducted by an independent firm, sold off by the owners of the Times of London in 2005. Oxford, Cambridge and Yale all shared second place. The survey considers a number of factors in its rankings and gathers input from more than 5,000 academics around the world.
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    Discussion portant sur l'Agence métropolitaine de transport.
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    Canadiens de Montréal

    mtlurb a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans L'actualité

    One on one with the Montreal Canadiens Tom Kostopoulos Kevin Mio, CanWest News Service Published: Sunday, November 11, 2007 MONTREAL- Tom Kostopoulos wasn't the big free-agent signing Montreal Canadiens fans had hoped for during the summer, but the hard-working forward quickly found his role on the team. In an interview this week, the Mississauga, Ont., native talked about how easy it was to sign with the Habs and the prank he pulled on head coach Marc Crawford while playing in Los Angeles. Q: Have you found a local eatery for your supply of Greek food? Kostopoulos: "We've been to a place, I took my Greek grandmother when she was in town, and we went to a place called Trinity and it was really good. We've also been to Mythos and Parthenon, and all of them were really good." Q: Did Montreal's large Greek population have any role in you signing? Kostopoulos: "I didn't really know how many Greek people were here. I was happy to come to the city just because of the history and the Canadiens. It was a pleasant surprise to have a lot of the Greek people come up to me on the street and wish me all the best. Everyone I met has welcomed me with open arms and said they are happy to have a Greek in town. I am sure they want me to perform like everyone else in this city, but they have been really nice." Q: Being from the heart of Leafs Nation, how hard was it to sign with Montreal, and have you or your family taken any ribbing back home? Kostopoulos: "It was easier than you think. Growing up watching the rivalry, just to be a part of it, it was exciting. Just growing up in Toronto, playing for a Canadian team is exciting and Montreal, the winningest franchise in history and all the history. I was really excited about it and my heart was set as soon as I heard they were interested." Q: What was the first thing you bought after signing your first pro contract? Kostopoulos: "I think just some clothes. All the guys my first year thought my clothes were pretty ugly and I was waiting for that first paycheque to go out and get some new clothes and a new suit to wear to the rink." Q: What makes you successful? Kostopoulos: "Just hard work. I pride myself on not taking a day off and coming to work every day. I am not the most skilled, but I think I work hard every day." Q: Who was your idol growing up? Kostopoulos: "Wendel Clark, definitely. My brother and I just idolized him. Growing up in Toronto and watching him play, just the heart he had, the leadership, the way he performed in the playoffs. We just loved him, he was great." Q: Which player did you model your game after? Kostopoulos: "I think a bunch of players. I grew up watching Clark, but I don't think I am at his level. I think I take pieces of his game, guys like Mike Keane, Rick Tocchet and Adam Deadmarsh. I don't think I am in their category, but I try to learn from guys like that and try to be a gritty player." Q: What is the craziest prank you have seen? Kostopoulos: "In Los Angeles, I used to switch the gel and the shampoo, and one day Marc Crawford went to gel his hair and used the shampoo. And the way he likes his hair perfect, it was pretty funny when he came out and it was all flat and he was pretty fired up about it. Marc Bergevin, when I was in Pittsburgh, he was crazy. He used to dress up like the other team's mascot before the games, wear wigs or dress up like a 1970s dancer and dance for everyone. He was probably the funniest prankster and craziest guy I have met." Q: What was your welcome-to-the-NHL moment? Kostopoulos: "I don't think it really happens like that. I think every day, you come to the rink and you work. I have always been a guy that you kind of have to check your stall for the longest time to see if you're still up and you're not sent down. So I don't think it's ever like that, you got to make sure you're still in the lineup day to day, so it could end at any minute." Q: Besides the Stanley Cup, what is the professional sports trophy you covet the most? Kostopoulos: "Just the Stanley Cup. I think that is why we play the game and what we are reaching for." Q: What is your most embarrassing moment? Kostopoulos: "Maybe coughing that puck up in Ottawa (earlier this season)." Q: If you weren't an NHL player, what career do you think you would be best qualified for? Kostopoulos: "I think I would have stayed in sports somehow. I am addicted to sports, so I would have tried another sport or stay involved in sports somehow." Q: Who has been your best roommate? Kostopoulos: "(Canadiens rookie Mikhail) Grabovski is pretty good right here. We have some laughs on the road. I've had some good roommates. Mike Weaver was a prankster in L.A., so he was pretty funny. He used to mess around with me all the time. But I am happy with Grabovski." Q: And what about the worst? Kostopoulos: "I haven't had a bad roommate. Only when you get stuck with no roommate, that sucks." Q: What is the oddest nickname you have ever heard? Kostopoulos: "Chris. Someone was getting my name confused and calling me Chris for a couple of months. I like Freddy Prinze for (Canadiens teammate Kyle) Chipchura." Q: Who do you credit most with helping you make it to the NHL? Kostopoulos: "My older brother. I grew up watching him and just tried to do everything he did. I still talk to him all the time and he tells me what I am doing right and wrong." (Chris Kostopoulos is an assistant coach with the men's hockey team at Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania, which plays in Division I of the NCAA.) Q: Who has been your best coach? Kostopoulos: "Jim Nicoletti with the Toronto Marlies, my bantam coach. Not just hockey-wise, but personality-wise and life-wise, he was a good teacher." Q: How did it feel when you scored your first goal with the Canadiens in front of Bell Centre fans? Kostopoulos: "It was exciting. I was feeling a little pressure to get one and get the monkey off my back. It was nice to get one, especially at home and hear the fans cheer. It was nice to be able to contribute." Montreal Gazette kmiothegazette.canwest.com
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    Ouais disons que ça aide un peu condos vs hotel/condos
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