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Official DEMF 2010 10th Anniversary Thread (pg. 85)
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| quote: | Detroit-- A large sinkhole has formed at the site of the former Lafayette Building between Shelby and Griswold in the city's downtown.
The sinkhole, which is 10 to 12 feet deep and about 20 feet wide, developed late Wednesday night at the property adjacent to the famed Lafayette Coney Island.
A break in a Detroit Water and Sewerage Department line located above a DTE Energy gas line, also damaged, caused the sinkhole, said water department spokesman George Ellenwood today.
It will take at least two weeks before the area will be reopened to drivers, Ellenwood said.
It appears that crews contracted to demolish the Lafayette Building accidentally damaged the lines, Ellenwood said.
"We believe the break is related to the demo work," he said. "First, we do the repairs, then we look at who bears the cost. It is an issue to be determined."
Water department employees shooed away media and gawkers who got close to the edge of the sinkhole today because there was nothing underneath to support any weight, they said.
"We are not sure of the stability under the pavement," Ellenwood said. "We try to keep people away form the edge."
Ellenwood was not certain if Lafayette Coney Island or its adjacent rival, American Coney Island, are in danger of sliding into the sinkhole.
"I am sure the city will make sure none of the other structures are damaged in other ways," he said.
Water service should be restored in time for the noon lunch crowd, Ellenwood said. It was not clear when gas line repairs would be completed, but American Coney Island was open for business and selling coney dogs this morning. Lafayette Coney Island was closed.
Adamo Demolition Co. began tearing down the Lafayette Building this fall, but delays prevented the company from performing work over the winter.
Officials with the company told The Detroit News for a story last month that the job would not be completed by June 1.
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| PurpleHaze |
| quote: | Originally posted by PivotTechno
One of our car mates suggested that we cross over at Sarnia and drive down to Detroit through Mi., avoiding having to drive through downtown Windsor/Detroit (our hotel is midtown) and what will probably be a very long lineup at the tunnel/bridge. Sound plan, methinks.
Oh, and might be a good time to consider buying your U.S. cash, if you haven't already. The whole EU debaucle is causing our dollar to drop significantly against U.S. coin (3.5 cents in the past week). |
Crossing over at Sarnia FTW. Did this last year and had 0 problems, line went quick, smoothly....
And I noticed the dollar has been dropping pretty heavy too :nervous: is it really going to continue to drop at this rate?! By this time next week it is expected to be even lower? Yikes...better get exchanging soon |
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| The Highroller |
| quote: | Originally posted by PurpleHaze
Crossing over at Sarnia FTW. Did this last year and had 0 problems, line went quick, smoothly....
And I noticed the dollar has been dropping pretty heavy too :nervous: is it really going to continue to drop at this rate?! By this time next week it is expected to be even lower? Yikes...better get exchanging soon |
I'm going to exchange half of my money once it gets back up to $0.95, and wait it out until the end of next week to exchange the rest.
Markets are so volatile right now, it's anyone's guess where the dollar could go by next weekend. |
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| Skipper |
| I would be shocked if the C$ went back up by next weekend. |
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| Skipper |
| quote: | Originally posted by musicsnob_NOT
I have been told it is around $50...you have to make sure you get into a cab that is licensed to cross the border. I also know there is a shuttle bus that crosses for around $15.
I will be coming back with either the bus or cab but have a ride across. |
I did the cab dealio in 2008 and yes it is about $50. |
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| PurpleHaze |
Official DEMF Schedule
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| The Highroller |
| Loving how Onur Ozer has a 3-hour set. That's pretty ing awesome! |
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| Adamo |
| i'm happy to see that nothing will interfere with me seeing Martin Buttrich on sunday, absolutely love his latest album |
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| She_Fitz |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Highroller
Loving how Onur Ozer has a 3-hour set. That's pretty ing awesome! |
That is except we don't land until 2:30. :( |
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| Intangible |
| quote: | Originally posted by The Highroller
Loving how Onur Ozer has a 3-hour set. That's pretty ing awesome! |
There is a typo on the schedule... It says both Dan Bain and Onur start at 2... I am pretty sure Onur will be 3:30-5 |
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| slingshot |
| Why is Richie Hawtin listed as UK? |
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| patpicos |
| quote: | Originally posted by slingshot
Why is Richie Hawtin listed as UK? |
thought the same thing
Any1 got the link to get tickets for drumcode tix?
and is any1 looking for a room last minute? (i have 1 spot left in my room @ doubletree) |
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