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Ten years after the Asian financial cataclysm of 1997, the economies of the
Meantime, despite all the talk about a "new global financial architecture," there is little in place to regulate the massive movements of capital shooting through global financial networks at cyberspeed.
Leave-it-to-the-market enthusiasts tell us not to worry and confidently point out that there's been no major crisis since the Argentine bankruptcy in 2002, but people who know better, like Wall Street insider Robert Rubin, who served as Bill Clinton's Secretary of the Treasury, are very worried even as they resist regulation: "Future financial crises are almost surely inevitable and could be even more severe. The markets are getting bigger, information is moving faster, flows are larger, and trade and capital markets have continued to integrate…It's also important to point out that no one can predict in what area-real estate, emerging markets, or whatever else-the next crisis will occur." A recent study by the Brookings Institution confirms Rubin's fears: there have been over a hundred financial crises over the last thirty years.
The amounts of speculative capital sloshing around in global financial circuits are truly mind-boggling. According to McKinsey Global Institute, the global stock of "core financial assets" stood at $140 trillion in 2005. Traditional commercial banks held a significant amount of global financial assets, but non-bank financial operators, which have become important intermediaries between savers and investors, accounted for $46 trillion in 2005, hedge funds for $1.6 trillion, and private equity investors about $600 billion. These figures and other data on the stupefying rise and scale of global finance capital were presented by economist C.P. Chandrasekhar at the conference "A Decade After: Recovery and Adjustment since the East Asian Crisis" held in
The explosive growth of finance capital is seen by some analysts as stemming from the overcapacity that is plaguing the global economy. This has resulted in a marked slowdown in investment in major parts of the global economy, with notable exceptions like
Speculative activity as a mode of profit-making has also outran trade, with the daily volume of foreign exchange transactions in international markets standing at $1.9 trillion daily, compared to an annual value of $9.1 trillion of trade in goods and services — that is, speculative activity in a single day amounted to 20 per cent of the annual value of global trade! Martin Wolf, one of the cheerleaders of globalization, captures today's power relations among the fractions of global capital when he writes: "The new financial capitalism represents the triumph of the trader in assets over the long-term producer."
Ten years after the IMF and the
Paralleling the emergence of more complex instruments has been the rise of hedge funds and private equity funds as the most dynamic players in the global casino. Hedge funds, said to be key villains in the Asian financial crisis, are even more freewheeling now. Now numbering over 9500, hedge funds take short and long positions on a variety of investments, with a view to minimizing overall risk and maximizing profits. Private equity funds target firms with the end in view of controlling them, restructuring them, then selling them for a profit.
With the absence of global financial regulation to tame the whirlwind of global finance, the Asian countries have taken measures to defend themselves from the volatile global speculators that brought down their economies by pulling $100 billion in panic from the region in a few fateful weeks in July and August 1997. The ASEAN countries have banded with
Even more important, they have built up huge financial reserves by running massive trade surpluses, an objective they have achieved by keeping their currencies undervalued. Between 2001 and 2005, according to Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, eight East Asian countries — Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines — more than doubled their total reserves, from roughly $1 trillion to $2.3 trillion.
This has resulted in a highly paradoxical situation. In a global economy marked by strong tendencies toward stagnation,
The building up of massive reserves on the part of the Asian countries is directly related to their bitter experience with the International Monetary Fund. Governments recall the crisis as the result of a one-two-three punch delivered by the IMF. First, the Fund, along with the US Treasury Department, pushed them to liberalize their capital accounts, which resulted in the easy exit of foreign capital that brought down their currencies. Then, the IMF provided them with multibillion dollar loans, not to rescue their economies but to rescue foreign creditors. Then, as their economies wobbled, the Fund told them to adopt pro-cyclical expenditure-cutting policies that accelerated their plunge into deep recession.
"Never again" became the slogan of a number of the affected governments. The Thaksin government in
Ironically, then, the IMF has become one of the key victims of the 1997 debacle. This arrogant institution of some 1000 elite economists never recovered from the severe crisis of legitimacy and credibility that overtook it — a crisis that was deepened by the bankruptcy of its star pupil
What is, in effect, a boycott by its biggest borrowers is translating into a budget crisis for the IMF. Over the last two decades, the IMF's operations have been largely funded from the loan repayments of its developing country clients rather than from the contributions of wealthy Northern governments. But with the biggest borrowers refusing to borrow, debt repayments are being to be reduced to a trickle. The upshot of these developments is that payments of charges and interests, according to Fund projections, would be cut by more than half, from $3.19 billion in 2005 to $1.39 billion in 2006 and again by half, to $635 million in 2009. These reductions have created what Ngaire Woods, an
This succession of events has left the IMF with scarcely any influence among the big developing countries and groping for a new role. But the unraveling of the authority and power of the IMF is due not only to the resistance to further Fund intervention by developing countries. The Bush administration itself contributed to eroding the Fund's search for a meaningful role in global finance when it vetoed a move by the conservative American deputy director of the Fund, Ann Krueger, to create an IMF-supervised "Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism" (SDRM) which would have allowed developing countries a standstill in their debt repayments while negotiating new terms with their creditors. Many developing countries regarded the proposed SDRM weak, and what
It is not only the IMF but neoliberalism, the dominant ideology of the nineties, that came crashing down in the aftermath of the crisis.
The 1997 financial crisis, which saw one million Thais drop below the poverty line in a few short weeks, turned Thais against neoliberal globalization. Even as the government refocused on stimulating domestic demand through income-support for the lower classes in the countryside and the city, popular sentiment went against free trade. On Jan 8, 2006, several thousand Thais tried to storm the building in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where negotiations for an FTA (free trade agreement) were taking place between the US and Thailand. The negotiations were frozen; indeed, Prime Minister Thaksin's advocacy of the FTA became one of the factors that contributed to his loss of legitimacy and eventually his ouster from power in September 2006.
The souring on globalization has been paralleled by the rise in popularity of an economic paradigm promoted by the country's popular monarch, King Bhumibol. Dubbed "sufficiency economy," it is an inward-looking strategy that stresses self-reliance at the grassroots and the creation of stronger ties among domestic economic networks. Taking advantage of the King's popularity, the military-supported government that overthrew Thaksin is said by critics to be invoking the sufficiency economy to legitimize its rule. Whatever the case, globalization is an unpopular word in
Regarded as the classic activist developmental state that a report of the US Trade Representative once characterized as the "most difficult place in the world" for US enterprises to do business in,
The IMF has touted
In retrospect, the Asian financial crisis of 1997 may have brought about the downfall of the IMF, but, as economist Jayati Ghosh pointed out at the Bangkok meeting, it also marked the demise of the East Asian developmental state that had aggressively and carefully managed the integration of the national economy into the world economy so that it would be strengthened, not marginalized by global economic forces. Despite their different pathways from the crisis since 1997, all the economies of
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PLATTSBURGH — Christina Ubl, CFP, CDFA, of Clute Wealth Management financial services in Plattsburgh and South Burlington, recently completed a specialized educational program and is now a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, according to owner Heidi Clute.
Ubl is trained to provide financial information and assistance to people going through a divorce. She evaluates the tax implications of dividing property and the financial impact of various settlement options for dividing marital property (including pensions) and child and spousal support payments.
"At Clute Wealth Management, we help determine the short-term and long-term financial impact of a proposed divorce settlement to make sure it works now as well as down the road," Ubl said. "We examine and analyze the financial issues of a divorce, providing our clients and their attorneys with data to help guide and support their case. We offer valuable insight into the pros and cons of different settlement options to help our clients avoid the common financial pitfalls of divorce."
The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA) trains professionals — financial planners, accountants and attorneys — to determine the financial needs and goals for couples after divorce.
Ubl joined Clute Wealth Management in 2000 after graduating from State University of New York at Plattsburgh with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Management. In 2001, she became a licensed insurance broker. In 2003, she became a stockbroker, in 2006 an LPL Registered Securities Principal, and in 2010 earned the designation CFP.
Clute Wealth Management is an independent firm and Registered Investment Advisor providing strategic financial and investment planning for individuals and small businesses. Securities and fee-based asset management are offered through LPL Financial. Clute Wealth Management manages more than $145 million in assets and does not sell or market proprietary products or securities.
Scholarship recipients
TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has unveiled recipients of the 2013 TFCU Academic Scholarships.
Three $500 scholarships were awarded in 2013. The recipients are Brody Hooper of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Katie Palandrani of Ticonderoga High School and Mitchell Beers of Schroon Lake Central School.
Hooper is attending the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he will major in Biology/Pre-Med. He was also a recipient of a $500 Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) Adirondack District Award. Paladrani is attending Northeastern University where she will major in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She was also a recipient of a $250 CUANY Adirondack District Award. Beers is attending Brandeis University with a major in Biology/Pre-Med.
"We are glad to have contributed to the financial education of these three outstanding members," said TFCU President and CEO Shawn Hayes. "We wish them all the best in their future endeavors."
Each year, TFCU awards scholarships to graduating high-school seniors who are TFCU members, have displayed outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and demonstrated an awareness of the "people helping people" credit-union philosophy. Applicants are judged by representatives of CUANY located in Albany.
Students interested in applying should look for 2014 scholarship applications to become available this fall at any of the TFCU's three branch locations, 1178 NYS Route 9N, Ticonderoga; 43 Meacham Street, Port Henry; and 7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown. For more information, go to a TFCU office, visit www.tfcunow.com or contact Pamela Nolan at 585-6725.
Market opened
LAKE PLACID — Whiteface Lodge has opened a new retail outlet, Bear's Den Market, featuring specialty coffees brewed from locally roasted beans, house-made pastries and gourmet sandwiches, as well as Adirondack-themed gifts, toys and convenience items.
Guests can step out to an adjoining deep porch furnished with wrought-iron patio sets and surrounded by native landscaping to enjoy their purchases. For those heading out to the hiking trails, the market can provide rental backpacks fully customized and equipped with everything needed for a gourmet picnic in the great outdoors including a bottle of wine and glassware.
Bear's Den Market is open 24/7 with full café service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. In off hours, guests can access the market via the Whiteface Lodge front desk. Its focal point is a massive, copper Elektra espresso machine, from which the market staff concocts made-to-order specialty coffee drinks.
Fresh-baked pastries are prepared by Whiteface Lodge's executive pastry chef, Paul de Long, using locally sourced products as much as possible. From the market's refrigerated case, guests can grab sandwiches made daily in the lodge's restaurant kitchen, a selection of cold beverages and simple grocery items such as local eggs and milk.
For more information, visit www.theWhitefaceLodge.com or call 523-0500.
Art show
PLATTSBURGH — The ARC Foundation and CFA Insurance Agency will present the 6th Annual Artists Supporting ARC art show and wine tasting Thursday, Oct. 24, at West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Rd., Plattsburgh.
Local artists will display and sell their original artwork and donate 20 percent of their sales to the ARC Foundation. The evening will also include wine tastings and food parings and featuring Jay Lesage on piano.
Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Contact Beth Davis at ARC at 563-0930, Ext. 304, Sharron Graves, Ext. 124 or email email@example.com or email@example.com.
The show is a way to start holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying a relaxing evening out and donating to a worthy cause.
Money raised
PLATTSBURGH — The SUNY Plattsburgh Men's Hockey Team, sponsored by UFirst Federal Credit Union, raced to first place in the Fourth Annual Plattsburgh Rotary Club Bed Races on Saturday, Sept. 14. The races were part of the Battle of Plattsburgh festivities in downtown Plattsburgh. The team donated the $500 first place cash prize to the Special Olympics.
The second place Men's Baseball Team, which was sponsored by IBEW/NECA, gave its $250 cash prize to the Brian P. Mehan Scholarship Fund at Plattsburgh High School. The PSTV Team, sponsored by Casella Waste Management, took third place with a $100 prize.
In the Best Themed-Entered Bed Contest, a golden bed pan and $150 was awarded to Champlain National Bank, whose team was dressed as bank robbers. Thirty-two teams participated, raising just over $7,500 to be used for many worthy causes in the local community.
"Many of these beds were sponsored by local businesses or individuals and were raced by teams of students from SUNY Plattsburgh," said Courtney Chandler, chair of the bed races. "This teaming up of businesses and students is really what makes the race exciting.
"Special thanks goes to King Sponsor Wendell's Furniture; Queen Sponsors IBEW/NECA, The Development Corp, UFirst Federal Credit Union and Champlain National Bank; Twin Sponsors Nine Platt Hospitality Group, Agency Insurance, Raymond James, Fesette Realty, Primelink, Abbott, Frenyea & Russell CPA's, NBT Bank, Casella Waste Systems, West Bay Financial, First View Eye Care, CVPH Medical Center, Olive Ridley's, Eye Care for the Adirondacks, Northern Insuring and Yipes! Plattsburgh," Chandler said.
Chandler also thanked the Team and Pillow Sponsors and all of the Rotarians who put their time and effort into planning, organizing and volunteering their time. Proceeds from the bed races and other Rotary events support community programs and organizations like Beartown Ski Area, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Babbie Rural Farm Museum, Strand Theatre, YMCA, Literacy Volunteers, North Country Mission of Hope and academic scholarships for students attending SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton Community College and CVPH Medical Center Radiology School.
More information about the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is available at www.plattsburghrotary.org.
Grant awarded
TUPPER LAKE — Community Bank has contributed $2,000 to help support The Wild Center's Junior Naturalist Program, strengthening the center's ability to offer this special event for children who visit the center. The Wild Center's programs encourage the bond between children and nature in fun, enriching and memorable ways.
The program, offered to all young visitors of the center, teaches about the Adirondacks while exploring the exhibits, real specimens and natural sites using a newly enhanced, illustrated guidebook and questions adapted to specific age groups. More than 1,100 youngsters participate in this program annually.
The Junior Naturalist Program is a self-guided, environmental-education activity fitting into the center's "no child left inside" programming, focused on engaging children in the natural world. The program is among the center's most popular self-led activities for visitors coming from the community, local and regional schools, youth and church groups, as well as summer camp and seasonal museum visitors.
Community Bank seeks to strengthen the activities of organizations throughout the Tri-Lakes region that benefit the education and well-being of area residents. For more information, contact The Wild Center at 359-7800 or visit www.wildcenter.org.
Women in Business
PLATTSBURGH — A Celebration of Women in Business will be held Oct. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Side Ballroom.
Everyone who attends will be automatically included in the Amazing iPad Giveaway courtesy of the event's sponsor, Stafford, Piller, Murnane, Plimpton, Kelleher and Trombley, PLLC.
Sen. Betty Little and the North Country Chamber of Commerce invite everyone, both men and women, who want to help celebrate women in business in the North Country to enjoy lunch, a "15-minute drill" on networking and the insights of keynote speaker Patricia O'Gorman. O'Gorman is a veteran of numerous television appearances including Good Morning America, Today and AM Sunday.
Those interested may choose to stay after the lunch for a workshop designed specifically for minority- and woman-owned businesses. Register or learn more about this event by calling the chamber at 563-1000.
Open house
PLATTSBURGH — Anyone who wants freedom from conflicts with weight, eating and body image may join Ilene Leshinsky for an open house on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Leshinsky will present an overview of her BodySense program. Participants can meet her, enjoy light refreshments, ask questions and register if they want for the fall BodySense Basics groups and other fall programs.
The open house will be held at her office at 159 Margaret St., Suite 300, in Plattsburgh. Call 570-6164 for more information or visit www.ileneleshinsky.com.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones left Sunday's loss to the Packers in the third quarter due to a hamstring injury, and it looks like the injury could cost him practice time and maybe a game. Jones is expected to sit out Wednesday's practice and then have the team re-evaluate him on Thursday. This follows a Tuesday report on Sportscenter in which John Clayton stated that the injury was a one-week deal.
Jones currently leads the team in receiving yards and was off to a solid start in his rookie campaign. He had not gotten into the end zone yet, but he was developing into a solid fantasy weapon. If he has to sit on Sunday, Harry Douglas would draw the start in his place. Douglas hasn't exactly wowed folks in limited looks so we could see Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez benefiting the most from Jones absence. Or White could suffer from more coverage rolled his way. You start Roddy White every week anyway, so it's more just something to have in the back of your mind.
We'll be back Thursday and Friday with practice participation reports and updated news on Julio Jones.
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August 30, 2014 @ 7:05 pm – 9:00 pm
Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
Come out and support our favorite Minor League Baseball team, the Delmarva Shorebirds, as they face off against Hickory! The stadium features great concession options and a play area for children!
Saturday games feature a post-fireworks show set to music.
General admission is just $8 per person. Purchase tickets online or by calling 410-219-3112.


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AlpineAire Foods Scrambled Eggs
4-star: 0
3-star: 1
2-star: 0
1-star: 0
For a comparative Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off, I tested…
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
Price Paid: Samples provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.
For a comparative Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off, I tested and reviewed the following packaged plain egg products:
- Adventure Egg Anywhere Scrambles,
- AlpineAire Scrambled Eggs,
- Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs,
- Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs, and
- Cache Lake Outfitter's Choice Scrambled Eggs.
I prepared each egg product for breakfast after early morning hikes, using the same stove and cookwear each time (the stove was an Optimus Nova, and the cookset was an anodized aluminum one with a non-stick coating from Primus). For the seasoned egg versions I added black pepper and cut-up or pre-shredded cheddar cheese.
This review focuses on AlpineAire's pre-cooked Scrambled Eggs. (While the Scrambled Eggs are pre-cooked to minimize cooking time and fuel, AlpineAire also makes an uncooked Scrambling & Omelet Egg Mix.)
AlpineAire package.
An alternative if you are prone to burning eggs — dried eggs soak up boiling water
Container re-seals.
- Pre-cooked to minimize cooking time and fuel.
They take a long time to absorb water — much longer than the 10 minutes indicated on the package. Even after waiting twice the designated time, the larger pieces had a chewy/rubbery texture.
These would have benefited from breaking up the larger pieces in advance.
Needs seasoning
Total cooking time is long because the eggs have to sit, and messy because, as instructed, you have to pour off the excess water. (AlpineAire also makes an uncooked Scrambling & Omelet Egg Mix.)
AlpineAire Scrambled Eggs prepared.
Here is a detailed rating of AlpineAire's pre-cooked Scrambled Eggs.
Packaging: Resealable plastic/foil
Ease of Preparation:
Must add boiling water and allow to sit for a long time, then pour off extra water.
Texture (plain):
Slightly watery, larger chunks were very chewy.
Texture (seasoned):
Seasoning did not affect texture.
Flavor (plain):
Moderate egg flavor, essentially unseasoned
Flavor (seasoned):
Seasoning improved the flavor somewhat, but ingredients were harder to mix in. Would need a fair amount of salt.
How Filling (plain):
Very dense and filling
How Filling (seasoned):
No significant change with my added ingredients.
Ingredients and Preparation:
Have to pour in boiling water, then wait for the hot water to soak in. The waiting time was longer than stated on package (10 min). Pouring off excess water, as instructed, was a pain.
Servings per Container*:
Says six servings, feeds more like three. Large package size because it's freeze-dried.
Container Weight:
Larger, bulkier package.
Manufacturer's Claimed Product Weight: 5 oz
Trailspace Weight (Product and Packaging): 5.1 oz/ 146 g
*(Manufacturer serving sizes reflect the USDA's recommendation of no more than two eggs daily per person.)
Read the full Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off review.
Where to Buy
Manufacturer's Description
Visit AlpineAire Foods's Scrambled Eggs page.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
AlpineAire understands it's hard to pack eggs when you're camping. That's why they've done the legwork for you with their Scrambled Eggs Cooked and Freeze Dried. If you own a cookstove or even just a pot and some matches, these freeze dried and dehydrated meals are the way to go. They're lightweight, compact, and super easy to prepare. The meals are packaged in resealable foil pouches. Most weigh between 5 and 7 ounces and offer 2 servings. To prepare a meal, just add a couple cups of hot water right to the pouch. A few minutes later you're ready to chow.
- Backcountry.com
Just add water to these cooked eggs & enjoy. BREAKFAST
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Just add water to these cooked eggs & enjoy. As a pioneer in the food marketplace for over 21 years, AlpineAire Foods has a reputation for excellence surpassed only by their distinction for outstanding taste. AlpineAire produces freeze-dried, dehydrated and ready-to-eat instant meals, side dishes, breakfasts, soups and desserts. Their products can be used every day but also for backpacking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and long-term food storage. They also offer selected items for those who are gluten-intolerant. Naturally Good Food Anytime/Anywhere
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Calcutta Tramways plans boat services on Hooghly to connect outskirts with city centre
For thousands of commuters travelling by suburban rail daily to Kolkata, the Calcutta Tramways Company Ltd (CTC) may soon offer a more pleasant transport option. As part of its survival strategy, CTC plans to start high-speed vessel services on the Hooghly river, connecting prominent suburban towns.
With tram services proving unviable, the 130-year-old tramways company had in the past entered the road transport segment. The decision, however, failed to bring about any significant change in the fortunes as CTC now loses approximately Rs 200 crore a year.
"We are planning to offer river transport solutions from the central business district in Kolkata. A detailed project report will be submitted to the State Government on Tuesday," Shantilal Jain, Chairman of CTC, told Business Line.
The project is also aimed at generating additional revenues for the cash-strapped transport corporation, Jain added.
According to sources, the company plans to initially procure 6-8 such high-speed vessels for Rs 1 crore each. The services will connect Shubpur, Rishra, Barrackpore with Babughat in the central business district.
CTC has roped in a Kolkata-based private consultant for the project.
According to Jain, old jetties need to be overhauled before starting the high-speed launch service.
Heritage Tram
The tramways company is in the process of finalising a project report for heritage trams in the city, Jain said. Under the proposed project, CTC is planning to run trams surrounding places such as Victoria Memorial Hall, Race Course and Brigade Parade Ground.
"We have readied a detailed report for the Rs 100-crore heritage tram project. We will submit this report to Union Urban Development Ministry soon," Jain said.


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Introduce your little one to Disney for his first Halloween or just as part of dress up time with this all-new Mickey Mouse infant costume. Featuring snap button closures for quick diaper changes, super soft fabrics and a soft headpiece, this Mickey Mouse infant costume brings curiosity, comfort and functionality to the joy of make believe.
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SIGULDA, Latvia (AP) -- Natalie Geisenberger of Germany won a World Cup women's luge race in Latvia Sunday and closed in on overall leader Tatjana Hufner ahead of the final event of the season.
Geisenberger, who took the lead after the first run, secured the win by clocking 1 minute, 25. 884 seconds. Countrywoman Anke Wischnewski finished second, 0.143 seconds behind. Erin Hamlin of the United States was third, 0.283 seconds back.
The win narrowed the gap between Geisenberger and overall leader Hufner of Germany, who was 10th. With one event remaining in Russia, Hufner tops the standings with 676 points, while Geisenberger is second with 650 and Wischnewski is third with 535.
Later, Italy won the luge team relay in 2 minutes, 17.137 seconds, 0.346 seconds ahead of Austria. Geisenberger and the men's overall World Cup winner Felix Loch helped put Germany in third place, 0.525 seconds behind.


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Officials unanimously approved an ordinance increasing Port Washington's hotel/motel tax on Tuesday night in hopes of bringing in an extra $30,000 to use for marketing of the city.
The increase moves the tax from 7 percent to 8 percent; the additional funds will go to the Port Washington Tourism department for use in promoting the city, with target markets stressed by council members including Iowa and Chicago.
"My hope is … we can be creative with some of those different funding resources that (are) not currently available to us," Mlada said at an earlier meeting when the idea was introduced. "We need to utilize the people that have been coming to our city."
Tourists from these and other markets that visit Port Washington impact many individuals — including local business owners. Officials are hopeful the program will be succesful enough that the tax can be reduced again after some time.
"The extra one percent is supposed to produce a benefit to the city — which, if it does, there will be an increase of rooms rented and (more money)," Ald. Jim Vollmar said, adding that at that time the tax could drop because additional money would still be coming in from additional rooms.
Vollmar initially suggested the idea of putting a 3-year expiration date on the increase with this in mind, which other council members supported — but some worries about that idea arose.
City Administrator Mark Grams pointed out that it is possible the same aldmermen would not still sit on the board in three years, and, even if they did, remembering that this was set to expire could be tricky; if the council forgot, they could end up owing money back.
Instead, Grams suggested that the issue be looked at during the annual budget process, because it's always reviewed at that time of year anyway.
"For simplicity of this, I agree with Mark," Ald. Doug Biggs said. "While I appreciate the suggestion from Ald. Vollmar, I think its prudent for us to just maintain a vigil watch on it during budget time … not necessarily (add a sunset) which will force action."


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Royal Bath and West Show opening day
The Royal Bath and West show opens in Shepton Mallet today with visitors and contributors from all over the west country. It's the largest agricultural show in the country. Tens of thousands of people are expected even though the four day event is not taking place in half term this year.


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As I watched Pac/JMM 4 during the pageantry...I just had this weird realization. As I heard the anthem for the Philippines....I just couldn't help but to think...nobody in fuckin' hell is ever gonna replace Manny Pacquiao.
As Donaire and Gesta's names scroll through my head...I just see tumbleweed bouncing. I see nothing past that. All I can remember is the night of May 2004 when I saw a relentless little Filipino monster who couldn't get tired to save his life, coupled with a then unknown Mexican fighter who wouldn't give it up.
Just watching Manny warm up and the crowd drooling over him, I just dont see another Filipino fighter replacing him, or being better than him (popularity wise) for a looooong time. Regardless of how I feel about his shitty team and his crazed fans...I just have to see this dude fight at least 3 more times before he hangs them up.
There's no telling when we'll ever hear that Philippines anthem again. Donaire is poo-poo and couldn't even buy fans if he wanted to, and Gesta is just...well, who is he?
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A good friend took me to lunch. I had a coupon, so he wasn't out much $$.
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It's week 10 of the high school football season, when district titles are on the line and teams either make the playoffs or go home.
But in the case of a few teams in North Texas, the last week of the regular season is also their bye week.
"I was kind of confused," said Mesquite High cornerback Anthony Canady when asked what he thought when he first saw the schedule. "I was like, 'Huh? What happened to the 10th game?' I was confused at first, then coach explained it to us."
Mesquite and South Garland are the only 5A teams in the area with a week 10 bye. Both already have made the playoffs, turning their unique schedule into an advantage.
"Yeah, I'm glad it's here," said South Garland running back Marquel McNac, the leading rusher in Class 5A going into this weekend's games. "I got a little injured last week and really need this week to heal and get my legs better and get my strength back, so I can break tackles and score touchdowns."
South Garland finished 6-4 overall. Mesquite is 10-0.
A bye week isn't the same thing as a week off, so Mesquite coach Robbie Robinson isn't sitting at his desk with his feet up. It's a different kind of work week, but it's still work.
"When you have a game, you're getting ready for an opponent," Robinson said. "Right now, we're trying to stress fundamentals, get back to some of the basics, [and] at the same time, let some bumps and bruises heal up."
"We just been being able to work on our own techniques, working on little things, getting better off our read keys," said Mesquite safety Marlin Simmons.
"Playing 10 games in a row is tough," said South Garland offensive coordinator Mikey Thompson. "It's tough for any football team. You see it now these days -- the majority of football teams don't do that anymore, especially at the higher levels."
After 10 games in a row, then this bye week, both South Garland and Mesquite are in better position to play a few playoff games in a row.
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Student awareness is low, student involvement is confusing and demanding, team performance is high in Basketball and Volleyball, School spirit is ok (most people do things to gain the wrong attention). I believe student awareness could promote other aspects of campus.
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MANCHESTER – The New Hampshire Senior Leadership program is now taking applications for the 2013 class.
A collaboration among AARP, Center on Aging and Community Living at UNH and Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, the program is designed for older adults, caregivers, family members and friends who want to advocate for older adults in New Hampshire. The application deadline is Feb. 25.
Members of the 2013 class should represent diverse backgrounds, ages and geographic regions of the state.
Twenty participants will be selected on their motivation to become well informed and active in policy-making and systems change for aging New Hampshire citizens.
"In its fourth year, this program is designed to be educational and provide advocacy and community leadership skills necessary to advance issues of importance to Granite Staters as they age," said Doug McNutt, AARP New Hampshire associate state director for advocacy. "Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, livable communities, and long-term care are topics at the forefront. Our hope is for every graduate to leave the program with the information they need to engage these important issues of our times."
Participants will meet five times over an eight-month period and receive intensive training on a variety of educational and community topics.
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All expenses, including hotel, meals and materials, are covered for participants. The only cost to participate is a $45 contribution at the time of acceptance.
"Attending this program was a life-changing event for me," said Sherri Harden of Goffstown, a 2012 graduate. "Learning effective strategies to promote and support change is very powerful. The exercises and group projects were the icing on the cake. Oh, and did I mention we had fun?"
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LAWRENCEVILLE -- The unemployment rate in metro Atlanta ticked up slightly in May, according to figures released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor.
The preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro area increased to 9.7 percent in May, up one-tenth of a percentage point from a revised 9.6 in April, according to a news release from the department.
Although the rate increased, it was slightly lower than the state's May unemployment rate of 9.8 percent.
The metro area's unemployment rate rose primarily because of two reasons, State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said. More than 21,00 new job seekers entered the labor force looking for work, and while about 15,000 of them found a job, about 6,000 did not. Also, Atlanta had a net loss of 900 jobs, as an increase of 1,100 jobs in manufacturing and construction was offset by a loss of 2,000 service-related jobs.
In Gwinnett County, the unemployment rate in May rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 8.8, up from a revised April figure of 8.6 percent. The county's unemployment rate in May 2010 was 8.9 percent.
The unemployment rate in neighboring Barrow County fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 9.4 percent in May, down from a revised 9.5 percent a month earlier. Barrow's unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in May 2010.
Walton County's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.8 percent. That county's unemployment rate was 9.6 percent in May 2010.
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The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- These are exciting times. There is great market volatility as investors phase in and out of panic/despair and speculators profit. But what is really important for investors has not changed: Western nations are still in a mess, while Africa, Asia and Latin America are relatively debt-free and continue to grow rapidly.
You might argue that other factors matter, like changes in government policy and the earnings reports of individual companies. No doubt this information is important, but I am a believer in the random walk theory. That means this sort of information is immediately reflected in stock market prices. How immediately? With the large amount of computer-driven trading that goes on today and professionals following every company day and night, any new information will be reflected in stock prices before I get it. Picking stocks is a losing game for individuals.
So what to do with your money in today's environment? I address this question by reviewing my earlier ideas, what went wrong, and what I have learned.
My MessageSince May, 2009, I have suggested investing in Africa, Asia and Latin America because they are relatively debt-free and growing rapidly. Table 1 summarizes how they are doing relative to others. Note that the IMF projects that advanced economies will only grow at 1.6% this year, down from their 2.5% projection in Nov. 2010 (2010 projections are included in parentheses for all Table 1 entries). In contrast, emerging market countries are expected to grow 6.4%, down by just 0.6% from last year's projection. Government deficits? 6.5% of GDP in advanced countries and only 1.9% in emerging market countries. The story is the same with debt: only 36.2% in developing countries but 103.7% of GDP in the developed world.
And then there are trade deficits. The U.S. is unique among these nations with a trade deficit that exceeds 3% of its GDP. Question: Why would anyone invest in the advanced countries when prospects in emerging market nations are so much better? Recent history provides the answer.
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By Rick Teverbaugh
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ANDERSON, Ind. —
It is remindfull of that Tom Petty song, "Running Down a Dream."
Anyone can dream, but to do the work to make that dream a reality takes a special person.
Frankton's Alexys Rastetter is just such a person.
As a sophomore a year ago, she took over the No. 1 singles spot and posted a 12-7 mark. This season she had a slightly different goal.
"One of my big goals for this season was to be undefeated," said Rastetter. "Honestly it was something I thought I could do."
Going into sectionals today (Frankton actually got a bye and doesn't play until Thursday), Rastetter has yet to taste defeat.
Frankton coach Brett Sanders didn't doubt she could reach that.
"I knew she had the family support," he said. "I knew they would make sure she did what was needed to reach her goals."
Part of that support came from her grandmother Barbara.
"She plays tennis, and I played with her," said Rastetter. "She bought me my own racket."
Her father Matt is part of the support system as well.
"He will go out and play with me any time I ask," said Rastetter. "That's really valuable."
There is also an extended tennis family that has played roles in her development.
"There is Shawn Huck at the Anderson Tennis Center," said Rastetter. "In Muncie there is (Delta coach) Tim Clelland and Jim Wegener."
She also named her current coach Sanders, last year's coach Ginger Thompson, current assistant coach Bob Hanes and former Frankton boys varsity coach Dennis Poe.
But part of what makes her game special is what Rastetter carries around inside.
"We made a couple of minor adjustments to her game," said Sanders. "But she's such a fighter. She is 100 percent mentally tough. That pushes her to the edge. It makes my job easy."
One of her improvements did come from inside.
"I was a bit high strung," said Rastetter. "I got too excited. Now I think I'm handling my emotions better."
Rastetter had at least one really close brush with defeat, and it came against county rival Alexandria. The Tigers' No. 1 player is Sarah-Kate Brenner.
"I was down to her 5-0," said Rastetter. "But I came back to win seven straight games."
She had a second major goal for the season.
"I want to be name The Herald Bulletin Player of the Year," she said. "I want to do that like Michelle McFerran did. I really looked up to her."
Now she has the big stage of the sectional on which to perform with her Eagles teammates.
"The county (teams) are so tight," said Sanders. "It really doesn't matter who plays who. It is probably going to be 3-2."


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Get this recipe courtesy of Michelle Obama and the White House Blog.Ingredients2 Heads Napa Cabbage, washed1 Cup Kosher Salt1 TBSP Fish Sauce, any brand (could skip for a vegetarian) 1 TBSP Minced Fresh Ginger4 Cloves Garlic, minced1 TBSP Turbinado Sugar1 Small White Radish (Daikon Japanese Radish) , sliced paper thin1 Bunch Scallion, sliced5 Thai Chilies, or 5 TBSP Korean Dried Chili PowderMethod1. Cut the Napa Cabbage into 1-inch slices. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with the Kosher salt. Mix with your hands and set aside in the refrigerator overnight.2. Rinse the salt from the leaves and squeeze [out] as much moisture or excess liquid [as you can]. [In a bowl], mix in the rest of the ingredients [with the cabbage]. Place in an airtight jar (mason jar works well) and store in the refrigerator.3. The pickle should be ready in about four days.To learn more about fermented foods and why you should eat them, read this blog entry from The Cheese slave.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2013: Competed in the first four competitions, before missing the rest of the season with an injury...scored a season-best 14.600 to win the parallel bars in the dual meet with Army...also made collegiate debut on the pommel horse (14.000) and tallied a season-best score of 13.900 on the high bar at that meet...recorded a season-high score of 13.900 on the floor exercise at the Rocky Mountain Open.
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2012: USAG national champion on the parallel bars...earned USAG All-America honors on that event...also won the parallel bars at five other meets...paced the squad on the parallel bars (15.000)...that mark is the second-highest score in program history...took first on the floor exercise at the All-Academy Championships, at Army and at Arizona State...led the team on that event with a career-best mark of 14.700...first achieved that score at the All-Academy Championships...matched that score the following week against Army...that score is tied for 11th on the Academy's all-time list...also competed on the high bar in every team competition...recorded a mark of 14.300 during the first home dual with Illinois-Chicago...that score is tied for ninth on the all-time list...also competed on the vault (career-best 14.100, at Army) five times and the still rings once...earned the CGA Athlete of the Week award after claiming three event titles during the Falcons' trip to Temple and Army ...won the floor exercise and parallel bars at Army, while earning first on the parallel bars at Temple and became just the second Air Force gymnast to reach the 15-point mark on the parallel bars in the meet with the Owls...earned the team's Freshman of the Year award.
HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: Bishop Kelley High School...member of the National Honor Society...honor roll selection...member of the National Society of High School Scholars...competed at the club level for Jenks Gymnastics...coached by Neptali Narvaez...two-time Oklahoma state champion (2009, 2010)...three-time member of the Region 3 team (2007, 2009, 2010)...qualified to three Junior Olympic meets (2008-10).
PERSONAL: Full name is Steven Joshua Ramos...goes by Josh...nickname is Jimmy...son of Pete and Elaine Ramos...has two younger sisters, Megan and Mika...majoring in biology...future career plans include attending pilot training and medical school...named to the Superintendent's List as a freshman...named to the Dean's List as a sophomore...hobbies include guitar, drawing, video games and hanging out...worked as base cadre during Expeditionary Survival and Evasion Training (ESET) over the summer...also traveled to McConnell AFB, Kan., for Operation Air Force...favorite quote is "the good times became great memories, the bad times become great lessons"...favorite event is the parallel bars, because "it feels like second nature to compete on"...member of Cadet Squadron 27.


text: MT. VERNON — Three vehicles were involved in a collision on Illinois 37 at Third Street in Ina early Monday afternoon. The accident involved two trucks that were towing a tractor and boat. According to eyewitnesses, an eastbound car driving by Mark Adams pulled in front of the truck towing the boat, driven by Clifford Harrell of DuQuoin, which was southbound on 37. The impact of that collision caused Harrell to cross the median into a northbound truck driven by Joe Wilkerson of Ina. Wilkerson's truck was destroyed by fire. Harrell and Wilkerson were transported to local medical facilities by Litton Ambulance Service for unknown injuries. A passenger in Harrell's truck was not injured. Adams was not injured.


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One man is behind bars in connection with the rape of two Grand Forks women at gunpoint, early Monday morning. 20-year old Antonio Matthews of Grand Forks faces 8 counts of gross sexual imposition, armed robbery, terrorizing and felonious restraint.
The two victims were allegedly, robbed and raped after Matthews allegedly broke into their apartment through a sliding glass door. Valley News Teams Neil Carlson shows us how police made the arrest and what a neighbor has to say about Matthews.
A police officer spotted a man matching the description of the suspect at this Cenex on Gateway Drive. Antonio Matthews was identified and arrested for outstanding traffic warrants. Matthews was then charged in the sexual assault case, after questioning.
"As far as his background we're still looking at that," says Lt. Jim Remer. "To the best of my knowledge right now, he doesn't have any similar type of crimes in his background."
Matthews live in the apartment building at 3514 11th Avenue North in Grand Forks. A neighbor says he lived with a woman in apartment number twenty. We knocked on the door of Matthews apartment, but no one answered. His neighbor, just across the hall was willing to talk.
Jarad Bosch, Neighbor: "Always looking over his shoulder… always kind of acting different. He always seemed like he was up to no good."
Matthews apartment is only 200 feet from the apartment where the women were attacked at 2:00 a.m. Monday. Bosch says that's about the time Matthews returned to his apartment.
Jarad Bosch: "The night of the robbery there was a lot of shady activity going on. He had come home at 2:00 in the morning and was knocking on his door and wanted to be let in… yelling and screaming in the hallway… acting very suspicious."
According to police, Matthews was armed with a gun when he attacked the 2 women. According to the criminal complaint, Matthews forced both women to have sexual intercourse with him. Then, he forced 1 of those victims to perform oral sex on him.
Matthews made his initial court appearance late Wednesday afternoon. He remains in jail on a bond of 500-thousand dollars. He's asked for a court appointed attorney and his next court appearance is scheduled for October 30.
The investigation is ongoing and other charges are possible. Police say if anyone has any information in regards to this incident, they're asked to call Grand Forks Police at 787-8000.
Folks in a north side Grand Forks neighborhood remain on high alert.
Police are still searching for a man wanted in connection with the brutal rape of two women at gunpoint, early Monday morning.
The suspect is described as a heavy-set, black male in his early twenties with tattoos on his right hand and stomach.
It happened at 2 a.m. Monday, in an apartment complex on 13 Avenue north, just across the street from the Simplot Plant on Gateway Drive.
Police say the suspect broke into the women's apartment through a sliding glass door, then robbed and raped both women at gunpoint.
Reporter: "Does the suspect's description, including tattoos match any known sex offenders in your data base?"
Lt. Jim Remer, Grand Forks Police: "Those are things that we're checking. We haven't found a match at this point."
Both women were taken to Altru Hospital for an exam, but they didn't need treatment for any serious injuries.
Reporter: "Were you able to get any possible DNA evidence from the suspect?"
Lt. Jim Remer: "We're not going to be able to go into the evidence that we've gathered."
Next door neighbor, George Murray says, he heard the 2 women running up and down the hallway… terrified. He says he brought them into his apartment, until police arrived.
George Murray, Victim's Neighbor: "We gave them some water and stuff and called the police. They told us some guy came in… invaded their home and we were just shocked. We did our best to lock down the apartment. Just do what any normal person would do. Try our best to take care of them."
Female neighbors didn't want to appear on camera. But, one told me it's news that has made the walk to her car a scary one. The other says, she's always taken precautions.
Reporter: "Does it make you a little nervous?"
Woman: "A little bit. But we lock our door and know our neighbors pretty good."
Reporter: "Do you usually go in groups at night and early morning?"
Woman: "Yeah, we're always together."
Meanwhile, the search for a dangerous sexual predator continues. If you have any information about this case you're asked to contact police immediately.
Grand Forks police are also part of a new, regional text a tip program. You can send an anonymous tip by texting the word "Tipster" and your information to: tip411.


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Edwards wins honor second week in a row
Junior right-hander Tatum Edwards was named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week for the second consecutive week, the conference announced on Tuesday. Edwards has won the weekly pitcher-of-the-week award two times this season and four times in her career.
Edwards was honored after posting a 2-0 record with a 0.50 ERA at Penn State last weekend. She opened the series with a three-hitter, allowing only one run in Nebraska's 3-1 victory. Then in the finale, Edwards tossed a one-hit shutout to help the Huskers clinch the No. 2 seed for this week's Big Ten Tournament at Bowlin Stadium. She held opposing hitters to a .098 batting average to help her finish with the lowest ERA and lowest opponent batting average of any Big Ten pitcher during the conference season.
Edwards also figures to be honored on Wednesday, when the All-Big Ten teams are announced. The postseason accolades come one day before the Big Ten Tournament begins at Bowlin Stadium. The Huskers open play in the tournament at 7 p.m. on Friday against the winner of Thursday's game between No. 7 seed Michigan State and 10th-seeded Purdue.
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MONROE, MI (WTOL) - Olivya Broadie, an 8-year-old author from Michigan, inspired fifth grade students at Jefferson 5th/6th Elementary School Wednesday.
Around 60 students sat quietly as the third-grader read them the book she wrote about the importance of being yourself.
Olivya authored "Beauty Became Queen" when she was seven and since then has raised money for kids who need glasses.
Her journey began when she learned a classmate could not read because he did not have glasses.
As a result, she now raises money for children who needed glasses through her Nickles for Tickles nonprofit organization.
Olivya's mother Erika Broadie says she is proud to see her daughter inspire others.
In fact, the students at Jefferson 5th/6th Elementary hedl a bake sale which raised almost $200 for Olivya's organization.
Additionally, Olivya has personally raised more than $500 and doctors have also donated $6,000 worth of eye exams for children who need glasses.
Olivya will sign copies of her book at the Toledo Borders from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.
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DAYTON — Two people were injured as the result of a serious motorcycle crash about 7 p.m. Saturday south of Dayton in the 16250 block of Wallace Road, according to Yamhill Communications Agency radio traffic.
One victim reportedly sustained a broken leg. Another victim was unconscious but breathing. A Life Flight helicopter was requested. A second helicopter was also requested, but the estimated time of arrival was about 40 minutes from Longview, Wash., so it was decided to transport the patient by ambulance to Salem Hospital.
Wallace Road was closed in the area of Unionvale and Grand Island /Fairview roads while the crash was investigaged and the scene was cleared.
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The Tide And Its Takers - Anchorage Brewing Company
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Ratings: 382 | Reviews: 129 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by cvm4:
4.35/5 rDev +4.6%
A - Pours a faint amber color with a 2 finger white head that dissipates to outline the glass.
S - Sour, yeast, malt, funk and slight apple sweetness.
T - It's tart and sweet at the same time! I just can't discern the flavors.
M - Crisp with great carbonation, very smooth on the palette.
O - An interesting take on a beer and I loved it!
05-05-2012 22:30:12 | More by cvm4
More User Reviews:
5/5 rDev +20.2%
07-13-2013 21:20:11 | More by EastBay_Nick
4.5/5 rDev +8.2%
05-14-2012 04:05:14 | More by NWer
3.48/5 rDev -16.3%
750ml bottle. Pours a slightly hazy golden yellow with a medium creamy white head that retains well and laces the glass.
The aroma is brett and soft oak with some sweet malts and a little Belgian yeast.
The flavor is sweet fruity malts with oak and brett and some musty yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly sharp carbonation.
Overall, an OK beer - probably my least favorite by them. I like the brett, but it's a bit sweet and I don't think it plays well the the Belgian yeast.
04-16-2012 06:42:15 | More by Beaver13
4/5 rDev -3.8%
02-07-2012 00:43:48 | More by TimoP
4.25/5 rDev +2.2%
05-17-2013 01:27:01 | More by Beerswag
3.75/5 rDev -9.9%
03-10-2013 03:06:58 | More by GreenMountainBoy
4/5 rDev -3.8%
02-11-2012 21:16:45 | More by jburchett
4.2/5 rDev +1%
Bottle (2011)
Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA
Slightly hazed golden yellow with a quickly forming near-white persistent head that leaves sheets and dots of lace down the glass.
The aroma is Brett-forward, along with notes of green apple, oak, black pepper, and earth. Terrific.
The flavor follows similarly, with the funky Brett leading the way, along with oak, green apple, pepper, and white grape.No alcohol presence.
Medium to full bodied with high carbonation. Near perfect for the style and a joy to drink.
This reminds me a lot of Bitter Monk by Anchorage--good thing, because I love both beers.
02-28-2012 17:06:39 | More by ehammond1
4/5 rDev -3.8%
07-29-2013 15:52:45 | More by Cynic-ale
3.75/5 rDev -9.9%
09-08-2013 02:07:41 | More by TKEbeerman
4/5 rDev -3.8%
06-13-2013 20:37:49 | More by doremite
3.78/5 rDev -9.1%
Got lucky and happened to roll into Craft on a Wednesday when this had just came in. Poured the usual hazy gold with lots of brett to it, chunky white head. Even though this was 'lots' it seemed lesser when compared w/ the saison, dipa and the witbier.
Belgian yeast thankfully restrained to only the best qualities, which is not a face bracing amount of clove, instead light citrus and chardonnay barrel noise.
Taste as usual hides a high abv, thought the bretty and tart notes were on the lower side for an Anchorage release. Far better than your average belgian trippel for my palate, but the price point on these are always going to be somewhat prohibitive from becoming a regular part of any lineup.
01-29-2012 23:44:41 | More by Beerandraiderfan
4.36/5 rDev +4.8%
08-23-2014 01:59:57 | More by kwkdmk
District of Columbia
4.25/5 rDev +2.2%
07-28-2013 18:25:13 | More by jtladner
New Jersey
3/5 rDev -27.9%
05-10-2012 02:33:09 | More by acurtis
4.48/5 rDev +7.7%
batch 1, October 2011 bottle date
Pours a bright orange-yellow with 2 fingers of fluffy white head that remain as a thin cap even 6 hours after the initial pour (I slowly worked my way through the whole bottle in an evening.
The smell is brett funk up front lots of hay and oak with a medicinal, herbal quality to it, very "musty basement" in overall aroma. Some bright citrus notes behind that. Smells slightly lactic sour but not overwhelmingly so.
The taste is wonderfully balanced. The brett is definitely the star of the show but it is not overpowering. It is slightly bitter, with some bright citrus to balance it out, just a touch sour.
Mouthfeel is just right, light without being spritzy. The 9% is well hidden, it drinks much more like a 5% gueuze than a tripel.
Overall this is a great beer. If I had to find a fault with it, it would be that from memory I can't really tell the difference between this and the anchorage wit that I had a while back. There is nothing in this beer that screams tripel to me. With that said, if you like brettanomyces, this is like a nice complex gueuze, only not as sour.
09-28-2012 06:04:18 | More by quirkzoo
4/5 rDev -3.8%
11-04-2013 03:30:27 | More by switzer
4/5 rDev -3.8%
03-31-2013 23:22:58 | More by InfernoBoss
4.25/5 rDev +2.2%
08-27-2013 14:36:33 | More by iong516
North Carolina
4.5/5 rDev +8.2%
A: Glowing and muddied orange with a medium sized tight white frothy head.
S: Stinky fermented fruits such as raspberry, cranberry, orange and apple over farm fresh grains and flowers with a tangy lemon punch. Tea aromas as well. Very interesting and enjoyable for sniffing.
T: The first thing I notice upon tasting are the implosively soft, unexpected and unusual characteristics of this beer. And WTF? This is 9%??? Also quite unexpected... So more on flavor: This beer has a lot of various bright fruity flavors...Apple, lemon, numerous berries, and even cantaloupe. The white wine works its way in very well too. There's also a dry woodiness. All these flavors combine together very smoothly. There's a lot of indefinable depth yet somehow this is light and refreshing. Not sure how that is possible... Sweet, sour, spicy, bright, 'barnyardy' and colorful.
M: Full body when you observe it, but it wants you to think light-medium. A hint of alcohol warmth when you sip this yet still very drinkable.
O: Excellent.
01-06-2013 03:50:36 | More by tastybeer
North Carolina
4.43/5 rDev +6.5%
Apparently a collaboration between Anchorage and Dogfish Head, although the Dogfish Head name is hardly made visible on the bottle print. Batch #1, Oct/2011.
A natural, unfiltered looking beer, kinda raw in appearance: super hazy/cloudy pale dirty yellow/gold with a foamy head that leaves gobs of lace on the glass.
Aroma gives off more Chardonnay than tripel, and a whole lot more Brett-y funk than either Chardonnay or tripel. A bit of wood nudges in. Nice fruity layer in the nose, like sniffing a cup of thick, combined, just-squeezed pear and peach nectar.
The spiciness of a tripel comes into the taste, and the Belgian yeast character (Brett, of course) is as assertive on tongue as in the nose. This mingles with the aforementioned pear/peach juice, Chardonnay, and wood. A bit of a green, leafy hop vibe too, and lemon peel. Fragrant, perfume-y, floral vibe overall. Huge waves of Chardonnay coat the mouth in the finish, mingling nicely with lemony hops.
There's such activity and complexity in the taste, I hardly even noticed the feel and probably wouldn't have cared if not reviewing. I mean, it's quite fine, achieving a great balance between fizzy tickle and smooth buttery texture, with the latter winning out just a tad...apparently every aspect of this beer is a winner.
I don't want to see Anchorage back themselves into a corner with all these triple-fermented, white wine barrel-aged beers...except these beers have been incredible so far, so if they turn into a Jolly Pumpkin type brewer (variations on a theme) then hey, no complaints from me. I've recently been won over by several Chardonnays, after not thinking I was ever going to acquire the taste for wine, so this is a real treat, considering big beers are my thing and the tripel is among my favorite styles. So if you're a beer drinker of similar mindset, you're going to want to try this, pronto. As with all the Anchorage stuff. Wow, best newcomer of the last several years, I think...
02-22-2012 00:00:18 | More by Metalmonk
4.5/5 rDev +8.2%
04-15-2013 19:52:24 | More by bigsquirrel
Ontario (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev -6.3%
Golden slightly cloudy body with lots of lace. Funky and spicy, a little wood and tart fruit. Nice triple,white winish, not getting much Brett flavour or impact. Above normal mouthfeel. John's bottle that was drunk in a hurry this hot summer's day.
08-07-2012 20:45:10 | More by Sammy
3.5/5 rDev -15.9%
01-27-2012 17:32:29 | More by jh1982
The Tide And Its Takers from Anchorage Brewing Company
93 out of 100 based on 382 ratings.