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Voluntary Taxes? Obama Will 'Ask the Rich' to Pay More, Claims New York Times
Sunday's lead New York Times story by White House correspondent Jackie Calmes pushed the president's new plan to raise taxes on "the wealthy." The president, in what the Times seems to think is a bright idea, is calling his proposal the "Buffett rule," after the billionaire who made waves with his complaint, printed in the Times, that uber-wealthy investors like him were not being taxed enough. Here is the stack of headlines: "Obama Tax Plan Would Ask More Of Millionaires – Called 'Buffett Rule' – Populist Sales Pitch to Press the G.O.P. in Budget Talks."
Why write "Ask More of Millionaires"? Are these tax increases going to be voluntary?
President Obama on Monday will call for a new minimum tax rate for individuals making more than $1 million a year to ensure that they pay at least the same percentage of their earnings as middle-income taxpayers, according to administration officials.
Mr. Obama, in a bit of political salesmanship, will call his proposal the "Buffett Rule," in a reference to Warren E. Buffett, the billionaire investor who has complained repeatedly that the richest Americans generally pay a smaller share of their income in federal taxes than do middle-income workers, because investment gains are taxed at a lower rate than wages.
Mr. Obama will not specify a rate or other details, and it is unclear how much revenue his plan would raise. But his idea of a millionaires' minimum tax will be prominent in the broad plan for long-term deficit reduction that he will outline at the White House on Monday.
Mr. Obama's proposal is certain to draw opposition from Republicans, who have staunchly opposed raising taxes on the affluent because, they say, it would discourage investment. It could also invite scrutiny from some economists who have disputed Mr. Buffett's assertion that the megarich pay a lower tax rate over all. Mr. Buffett's critics say many of the rich actually make more from wages than from investments.
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The Obama proposal has little chance of becoming law unless Republican lawmakers bend. But by focusing on the wealthiest Americans, the president is sharpening the contrast between Republicans and Democrats with a theme he can carry into his bid for re-election in 2012.
Calmes at least challenged the Buffett premise:
In 2007, when Mr. Buffett made news with his complaints about tax inequities, N. Gregory Mankiw, an economics professor at Harvard who was an adviser to President George W. Bush, disputed Mr. Buffett.
Mr. Mankiw, who now advises Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate, said that unlike Mr. Buffett and others who live on investment income taxed at 15 percent, millionaires typically pay the 35 percent marginal rate on their salaries, bonuses and business income. Even Mr. Buffett probably paid a higher effective rate than he claimed, Mr. Mankiw added, because much of his income came from corporate income that had been taxed before it was paid out to individuals.
Monday's lead story by Helene Cooper had more details of Obama's tax hikes on "the wealthy," and repeated the silly "Ask the Rich" formulation: "President's Plan On Deficit Mixes Cuts And Taxes – Foes See Class Warfare – Trimming Entitlements and Asking the Rich to Pay More."
Mr. Obama's proposal is certain to receive sharp criticism from Congressional Republicans, who on Sunday were already taking apart one element of the proposal that the administration let out early: the so-called Buffett Rule. The rule -- named for the billionaire investor Warren E. Buffett, who has complained that he is taxed at a lower rate than his employees -- calls for a new minimum tax rate for individuals making more than $1 million a year to ensure that they pay at least the same percentage of their earnings as middle-income taxpayers.
That proposal, which was disclosed on Saturday, was met with derision Sunday by Republican lawmakers, who said it amounted to "class warfare" and a political tactic intended to portray his opponents as indifferent to the hardships facing middle-class Americans.
Then Cooper demonstrated that both great minds and Times reporters think alike, as a paragraph in her article -- in bold below -- was identical to one that appeared in Calmes's story on Sunday. (Perhaps it was inserted by a copy editor.)
Liberal-leaning organizations were rallying behind Mr. Obama's proposals on Sunday.
"The report that the president is planning to ask millionaires and billionaires to pay taxes at a higher rate than their secretaries pay is welcome news that will be wildly popular with voters," said Roger Hickey, co-director of the Campaign for America's Future, a progressive center, in a statement. "We applaud the president for heeding the advice from progressives that he go big on his jobs plan."
The Obama proposal has little chance of becoming law unless Republican lawmakers bend. But by focusing on the wealthiest Americans, the president is sharpening the contrast between Republicans and Democrats with a theme he can carry into his bid for re-election in 2012.
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".....wildly popular with voters." said Roger Hickey.
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 2:28pm.
I want some of what he's smokin'.
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2011 Form 1040: □ Check here to have your tax rate tripled.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 2:54pm.
They're just plain nuts.
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Stop asking already
Submitted by Pizza Dude on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 2:58pm.
And TELL them. Make it an executive order. Perry would do it, just like he forced the HPV vaccine on the young ladies of the state of Texas.
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Submitted by kata on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:03pm.
hmm.. I think someone just popped the seal on a new Vacuum Packed Troll.
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Smells like California to me.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:29pm.
Hollywood, specifically.
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Commented on wrong article...
Submitted by iamsaved on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:09pm.
I thought I originally was posting on the previous posting. Sorry
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Thats right... the only
Submitted by Snappy on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:11pm.
Thats right... the only obvious solution to get us out of the debt and spending mess we are in is to punish success and continue to reward sloth and laziness.
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To Date
Submitted by KornKing on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:38pm.
STILL Haven't seen the einsteins writing the checks
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The Buffet Tax Plan
Submitted by djm159 on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:40pm.
Is the Buffet plan just don't pay your taxes since 2002 at the rate of $1 billion dollars like him. Sounds like the Geitner plan and the Buffet plan have a lot in common. More of do as I say, not as I do.
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Did the Alternative Minimum Tax disappear?
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 3:59pm.
Did the Alternative Minimum Tax, you know, that 28 percent tax on individuals whose income is greater than 175,000 dollars, which includes vastly reduced reduction allowances, suddenly disappear? The MSM sure makes it seem so!
Hay, Obama, 28 percent is already a higher percentage than most people pay. Why don't you TELL PEOPLE about that?
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Take $$ from the group that
Submitted by Edhenry on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 4:11pm.
Take $$ from the group that creates most private sector jobs / Give it to the gubment, best known for destroying private sector jobs / direct $$ to debt ridden blue states, to support overpaid gubment union employees.
An intentional net job reduction strategy........So why is O unpopular?
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It's a cheap political ploy, and I can prove it.
Submitted by Phryj1 on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:14pm.
Also, I expect the Dems to fall back on their 'Republicans want tax cuts for the rich' mantra again in another sad attempt to salvage Obumble's smoldering wreckage of a presidency.
Here's why Obozo's proposal is full of crap:
1. If he was concerned about 'fairness', it would be just as fair to lower taxes on wages.
2. If he was concerned about revenues, strengthening the private sector and getting joblessness down would raise far more revenue.
3. If he was concerned about the deficit, he wouldn't be blocking meaningful spending cuts and entitlement reforms.
Hence, this is a political ploy to bait conservatives into either betraying their base (remember, they promised to avoid hurting the economy with higher taxes) or playing into the Dems lame and tired 'GOP only cares about the rich' meme.
Not to mention, but this is about the worst possible time to discourage investment. In case you haven't noticed, the economy isn't doing so well.
Progressives seem to be completely averse to facts and logic. Apparently, reality has a conservative bias.
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All you can eat!
Submitted by CobraMan on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 6:57pm.
They should call it the "All you can eat Buffet Rule." As in, eating up all the "rich people's" money.
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Obama... aka MAD TAX: BEYOND the BLUNDERDRONE
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:08pm.
Instead of RAISING BUFFET'S TAX RATE... how about LOWERING the rate of that poor overworked secretary, he keeps banging on about.
Also, why is it that BUFFET who is worth GAZZILLIONS allows his secretary to pay less more than him anyway? You'd think the stingy basterd would at least make up the difference.
How can any tax named after Warren Buffet (who owes 10 years back taxes apparently), and promoted by tax cheat Timmy Geithner possibly go wrong?
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
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And if their response is
Submitted by panzerakc on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:03am.
"Go jump in the nearest large hole in the ground filled with water", then what?
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He is asking... and the answer will be a big raspberry.
Submitted by c5then on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 8:17am.
People like Warren Buffet can structure their compensation packages in all sorts of ways to avoid taxes to a large extent. That's why he famously says that he pays a lower marginal rate than his secretary. (by the way why does no journalist ask him why he doesn't structure his secretary's pay with the same benefits as he enloys?).
History is clear. When taxes are raised on the "rich" the revenues fail to meet expectations the first year and go down from there. When taxes are reduced accross the board, revenues exceed expectations the first year and go up from there.
Empiracle evidence shows that the best way to maximize the economy of any country is to limit governmental taxes to the minimum necessary and allow the free market to opperate. Those who want to try and dictate the direction of certain industries (green jobs) find that they are unable to grasp the complex variables and unknown catalysts and wind up failing in their quest and usually cause untold collateral damage throughout the attempt.
Madison and Jefferson and Franklin built a Republic - Roberts killed it!
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Not everone can afford to
Submitted by jessieH on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:50am.
Not everone can afford to hire lawyers to find the loopholes, hide the fraud, like Buffett can. Buffett does a good job of it, as does Imelt, but I doubt they share their corruption secrets with the "little" people, like their secretaries.
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Submitted by Mister Orange on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 12:00pm.
So rich people are corrupt, they have money to hire good lawyers who in turn help them pay less than their share of taxes.
Come to think of it, we should lower taxes on the rich. Then they wouldn't be forced to cheat the system.
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Common Core is being shoved down parents' throats and that is a good indicator that we should fight it. I suggest you research this on your own and see for yourself why there are opponents, like the 5 states who didn't adopt it! And there are videos of students who are very well spoken and bright, and they can tell you what is wrong with this better than I can in this comment section. Common Core is a nightmare, and who wants to be common anyway?
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Anyone remember the enthusiasm for " Whole Language" and "invented spelling"? Teachers were required to implement that latest and greatest method. Common Core wii run its course and then the next great idea will be sold to schools.
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Just an another way to "standardize" our children and the way they learn. This was actually implemented by a UN committee. This is part of the world order the left wants and that will make our children like little robots before they can think for themselves. They want to get rid of cursive writing cause it takes too long and computers print anyway. Everyone will be taught only one way. Their way. Testing will be increased which will cost the taxpayers more. These kids are already tested enough. It is wrong and should not be adopted. Look into it before you say that it is so great. All the more reason to home school and send them to private schools.

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The president of the Huntsville City School Board plans to challenge the current incumbent in the next State Senate race.
David Blair formally announced his candidacy for Alabama State Senate Tuesday. Blair will challenge current incumbent Paul Sanford in the Republican Primaries in June.
Blair served on the Huntsville City School Board from 2000-2004 and was re-elected in 2010. He is currently President of the Board.
The decision did not surprise a lot of people, following Topper Birney's retirement announcement and Jennie Robinson's decision to run for city council. The board could wind up with three brand-new members.
Blair was asked where Huntsville's school board goes from here. He responded that the amount of positive momentum they're finally having will only help any newly-elected board member.
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While it's not often seen, law enforcement is still dealing with problems of human trafficking.
"People are being trafficked in the state of South Carolina and if you don't believe me go look on the Internet, go look on Backpage.com or Craigslist and see the advertisements out there," said South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
The WellHouse, a non-profit fighting sex trafficking, claims I-20 and its truck stops are a hot spot for the activity. The crime is likely not what you think.
"Trafficking can happen in a community," said Wilson. "It can be done not just through kidnapping and actual physical force it can be done through coercion or blackmail or threats of force and its not always for labor and it's not always for sex it can be for both or either."
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Snorkeling Kapoho Tide Pools is a unique and fantastic experience, the best on the Hilo side of things. We also believe that this is one of the best snorkeling areas in the world, when you have a sunny day.
There is a protective reef, and inside this is a maze of tide pools in the lava rock to explore. Some are too small or too shallow to swim in, but there are a good number of them that are both large enough and deep enough for snorkeling. Occasionally the waves are big enough to make the snorkeling dangerous, but most of the time it is very safe and calm.
The only other thing to watch for is the tide. If it is coming in or going out strongly, you will feel that current and it can make navigating the tide pools challenging and possibly dangerous. The very best time to come is at slack high tide. You will have the best maneuverability swimming between pools and not much tidal current to deal with.
The tide pools are protected, and the official name of this area is Wai'opae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District. Before the conservation district was established, people called them the Kapoho Tide Pools because that is the name of the community.
Our big thanks goes out to the Kapoho Vacationland private community for allowing access to these waters through their private lands. Many other communities don't allow access like this. So please travel in the area with respect. There is a suggested donation for parking here of $3.00, the proceeds of which go to the maintenance of the roads. Please, bring cash and donate. Community members seem to keep an eye on the safety of the cars and sometimes there is a volunteer educator present.
We highly recommend wearing footwear and taking it with you while snorkeling Waiopae Tidepools. You may need to slip into them to move from one pool to another and the area is all black lava rock and the sun makes it hot! Please make sure you do not damage any of the corals on your entry. Sit down on the lava rock edge of the pool you choose and put on your fins. Then, push off with your feet belly first into the water and swim.
Two of the large pools are to the right of the parking area. Walk on the rocks that direction. There is a pool before you reach the fence with signs on it and another even larger just past it. We usually enter either of these to start snorkeling Kapoho Tide Pools.
Usually, there is enough water to swim over from the closest one to the farther one. You can swim back away from the ocean into the large pool for quite a distance (along side some houses). There is quite a bit of fresh water in this pool. Explore the edges of the pool and then head out of it on the opposite end toward the ocean.
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The fall of Guillermo Del Toro's attempted James Cameron-produced adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "At The Mountain Of Madness" has been somewhat redeemed by the helmer's gestating monster-flick "Pacific Rim," which now has Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day and Idris Elba all set to star, but if we got anything out of his interview with Deadline, it's probably the fact he's still not sure what went awry.
Speaking with the L.A. Times now, Del Toro has reaffirmed his desire to adapt the Lovecraft novel defiantly revealing that he's "not giving up. 'Mountains of Madness' has been with me for thirteen, fourteen years and I really don't want to give up on it. Look, the movies I do, I stick with them when I think, well, if I don't do it, nobody will. 'Hellboy,' if I hadn't done it, I don't think anyone would have. 'Pan's Labyrinth,' same thing. 'Mountains of Madness,' the way I plan to do it is a very peculiar take, and I think if I don't stick with it the version I would like to see would never get made."
Two of the main reported roadblocks for the adaptation were apparently the budget and potential rating, which Del Toro addressed after the project's demise. He now added that any resurrection of the project would likely see him "address the budget [rather] than the rating. The movie can perfectly someday be PG-13, but contractually I need to protect it. There's nothing in the movie that is profanity or sexual situations or any of that. But what we learned with 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' is that sometimes intensity, the intensity of the situations, garners you the R."
As any of the helmers in our Del Toro-inspired Great Lost Projects feature can probably attest to, though, rebuilding momentum on fallen projects isn't as easy the second time around -- though the likes of John Hillcoat and Paul Thomas Anderson have Megan Ellison to thank. It's just a real shame as the story -- which follows a 1930's arctic expedition that uncovers something otherworldly -- was so quintessentially Del Toro.
On the helmer's side? 'Mountain Of Madness' star and all-round mover and shaker Tom Cruise has evidently stayed on board with the helmer revealing that the actor is "definitely that interested and that happy where we were creatively. So we have good legs to travel on, if the time and the opportunity present itself. But we're going to fight for that to happen."
In the mean time, it's not all doom and gloom for the Mexican director: "Pacific Rim" is looking to begin lensing this November with a big summer release on July 12, 2013 already planned.
Herbert West | July 11, 2011 2:25 AM
I was onboard until I heard the name "Tom Cruise". Not the best choice, unless you WANT to make Lovecraft fans hate you. The problem with most directors today is they forget the greatest horror movies like NOTLD & TCM, were low budget productions made by college kids for less than a million each. BIG BUDGET horror like Exorcist & Alien weren't as good or as frightening. They had no GRIT. The truth is Del Toro is a wimp. If the studios won't give him 300 million dollars, he should do a "Blair Witch" cheapo version for 30 million. Then it won't matter if it gets an "R" rating.
Leah Zak | July 5, 2011 3:59 AM
@Quintanilla - thanks for the catch, it's been fixed
J Quintanilla | July 5, 2011 3:48 AM
I'm glad he's staying on with it. I really want to see it. Sounds like it could be a great movie. One that could turn him into a lengend... I hope James Cameron also stays on as well.
On a side note, Guillermo del Toro is not Spanish, he's Mexican.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team spent a couple hours at Florida State's Tucker Center on Saturday (March 17), meeting with the media before holding a 90-minute practice on the court. The Green and Blue are preparing for Sunday's (March 18) first-round NCAA Tournament game vs. No. 5 seed St. Bonaventure.
Friday Photo Gallery - photos by Don Juan Moore
The FGCU-SBU game will be shown in its entirety in Southwest Florida and Western New York markets, and on ESPN3.com. Live audio will also be available on www.FGCUATHLETICS.com and ESPN 770AM, as voice of the Eagles Tom James (P-B-P) and Peter Longergan will call the action.
Head coach Karl Smesko, along with seniors Kelsey Jacobson (Barnesville, Minn./Moorhead HS) and Courtney Chihil (Tipp City, Ohio/Alter HS) and sophomore Sarah Hansen (McKean, Pa./General McLane HS), met with members of the media during FGCU's press conference. A transcript of the press conference follows...
2012 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
March 17, 2012
First Round Press Conference
Tucker Center; Tallahassee, Fla.
Coach Smesko Pre-Tournament Quotes | Kelsey Jacobson Pre-Tournament Quotes
On how he handled the layoff with his team between the conference tournament and NCAA tournament:
"Well it has been a longer layoff and for one week we didn't know who we were going to play. As our players said, we focused on us the first week. There were some things that we weren't executing as well as we need to win an NCAA Tournament game. The past week we still have been working on some things in terms of cleaning some things up fundamentally but now we have a team to go against. We know we are playing St. Bonaventure. We can focus on the things we will have to do real well if we are going to beat this team."
On his team's mindset going into the school's first ever NCAA Division I NCAA Tournament game:
"I think we are here with the idea we want to win. A lot of times when teams get there for the first time, I am sure St. Bonaventure feels the same way they have seniors who are really good players, nobody wants to get this far and then not be successful in that first game…Both teams play really hard all the time anyways, that's how they got the records they both have. I think you are going to see just a great competition with teams that are fighting for every loose ball, where both teams are going to play about as well as they can play and then it's going to be who can make the most plays to win."
*Senior Guard Kelsey Jacobson*
Thoughts on being here and it being your first NCAA tournament?
"We're pretty excited, we've been practicing a lot lately and to be this close to the game it's definitely exciting to be here."
How does it feel to be thought of as an underdog?
"We go into every game with expectations that we're going to win so even throughout this year we never went into a game thinking that we have a better record so we're going to win. You know that wasn't our part of our thoughts this year so we're going into the game the same way we always do knowing it's going to take great execution and a lot of focus in order to win."
How much motivation do you have after your performance in the last game of the conference tournament?
"I've been constantly working on my shot, but I mean we got the win as a team it's just I want to know how to feel the play as best I can because I know that will help the team. So I've been putting in extra time shooting so hopefully it pays off."


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PLATTSBURGH — North Bowl Lanes will be holding a Singles Shootout on Sunday. Qualifying shifts will be at noon and 2:15 p.m. Based on 50 entries, first place will be worth $300. The top 15 or one in five entries will cash.
Entry fee is $35, with re-entry at $30. Handicap is 80 percent of the difference in your average and 220, with a maximum of 32 pins per game. The highest 2011-2012 average, with a minimum of 21 games, will be used. The top 15 will qualify for match play, with the high qualifier getting a first-round bye.
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Durkee gets hole-in-one at Adirondack
PERU — Morrisonville's Nate Durkee used an 8-iron to record a hole-in-one on the par-3, 156-yard eighth hole at Adirondack Golf & Country Club on Thursday. Witness to the ace was his father, Alan Durkee.
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PLATTSBURGH —The Plattsburgh State Alumni Association is sponsoring the 2012 Cardinal Trail Run, which is set to take place on Saturday, October 20 at the Plattsburgh State Field House as part of homecoming weekend.
The kid's run will begin at 4 p.m. and is free of charge for all kids wishing to take part. The adult run gets underway at 4:15 p.m., and costs $15.00 per person. All of the proceeds will benefit the Plattsburgh State cross country, track and field and women's soccer programs.
The first 75 people who sign up for the run will receive a free t-shirt. To register, click on the link provided below then send in the registration form by mail or bring it on the day of the run. Questions about the run can be directed at Plattsburgh State women's soccer coach Karen Waterbury.
For a full listing of all the 2012 homecoming events, visit the Homecoming 2012 page on the Plattsburgh State website.
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CHAZY — The Varsity Boys and Girls soccer teams will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the back parking lot of Chazy school. Proceeds will benefit Chazy athletic programs. Drivers will be on the road to pick up donations at your house, or you can go to the school and drop them off yourself. For more information, please call Rob at 846-3700 or Rosemary at 846-7865.
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PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation Department will be offering a free Kayak trip to all Town of Plattsburgh active adults and seniors on Oct. 10. The paddle will last approximately 3 hours with a start time of 1 p.m. from the Pickets Corners Park. Kayakers will travel 6.3 miles ending the journey at the Cadyville beach. All equipment will be provided to those who need it. Kayakers are free to use their own equipment.
All participants must pre-register prior to the trip and can do so by stopping by or calling the Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation department at 151 Banker Rd. or by calling 562-6860. Space is limited so register today.


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The diocesan phase for the Cause for Beatification and Canonization of Father Thomas Frederick Price opened on March 9, 2012, with the official installation of a Tribunal charged with the formal study of the life, virtues and the reputation of the sanctity of Father Price. The opening of the diocesan phase of the Cause took place within the context of Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
The Tribunal that will study Father Price is led by the Very Reverend James F. Garneau, V.F., Ph.D., Pastor of Saint Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Mount Olive, North Carolina, whom Bishop Burbidge has appointed Episcopal Delegate for the Cause of Father Price. The Tribunal also includes Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, appointed by the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints as Postulator of the Cause for Beatification and Canonization of Father Price, and other members, assisted by a Historical Commission and a Theological Commission.
As part of the diocesan phase of the Cause, Bishop Burbidge signed an Edict for the Opening of the Cause for Beatification and Canonization for Father Price on February 28, 2012. It requests that all those who can give valid testimony regarding the life, virtues and the reputation of the sanctity of Father Price, even if they have negative proof, are to contact the Tribunal. They may do so by contacting Father Garneau at The Office of the Episcopal Delegate for the Cause of Father Price, P. O. Box 1145, Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365.
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Investigating the Accessibility and Usability of Job Application Web Sites for Blind Users
Jonathan Lazar, Abiodun Olalere, and Brian Wentz
Journal of Usability Studies, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2012, pp. 68 - 87
Most companies today place their job advertisements online and frequently require that applications for jobs be submitted online. Unfortunately, many online employment Web sites are inaccessible to users with disabilities, preventing these individuals from even applying for jobs online. Previous studies have used automated tools or expert reviews to evaluate the accessibility of online employment applications. This study involved 16 blind, screen-reader users, attempting to apply for jobs online. Two applications were submitted to each of 16 companies in the southeastern United States, for a total of 32 applications submitted. Many of the online employment application processes were inaccessible to blind users, and users repeatedly asked for assistance from the researchers when they faced accessibility problems. Only 9/32 (28.1%) of application attempts could be completed independently without any assistance. This report details the problems discovered during the usability testing and discusses the most common problems for blind users, as well as problems related to general usability. It also provides suggestions for improvement, including providing accessible feedback, unique and clear hyperlink text, properly structured layout, logical grouping of questions, clearly identified data format and required form fields, and conducting regular accessibility evaluations. It is essential that companies ensure that their online employment applications are accessible and usable for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.
Practitioner's Take Away
The following are key points for practitioners from this study:
- Usability testing of Web interfaces should include individuals with disabilities in order to verify that an interface can be used by all individuals. It is not enough to simply assume such usability based on automated accessibility evaluations. This is especially true in transactions or applications where multiple subtasks must be successfully completed to reach the task goal.
- When conducting usability tests with blind participants, we suggest that the length of the session should be estimated in advance so that participants can be informed in advance of the usability testing session.
- When conducting usability evaluations of interfaces with individuals who are blind, it is sometimes necessary to consider a modified approach to usability testing, in order to ensure that the usability of the entire interface is evaluated, rather than relying on a limited evaluation due to possible accessibility obstacles that are discovered during the usability testing.
- In addition to observing users during usability testing, encouraging users to think aloud may help to identify more issues during the testing exercise.
- Many of the core usability problems for people with disabilities are actually the same usability problems as for people without disabilities.
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LCDs are no longer an item only the upper caste can afford: a good, 19-inch LCD can be had for about $250 to $300. When shopping for an LCD, some specifications and features are more important than others. Here are a few of the biggies.
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When buying a monitor, you have two technology choices: CRT and LCD. But not for long. CRTs, the large, bulky units that have graced desktops since the advent of the computer age, are slowly but surely being replaced by slim and bright LCDs.
Even though some gamers and graphics pros are clinging to CRTs, the majority of mainstream PC users find LCDs more appealing--a trend that monitor manufacturers have noticed. Mainstream CRTs have become more and more difficult to find on store shelves and online, and most major manufacturers have discontinued their CRT lines altogether.
Despite their dwindling market share, CRT monitors still beat out LCDs in a few performance categories: color fidelity, viewing angles, and contrast. Where LCDs are often able to produce a limited number of colors (usually 16.7 million), CRTs are capable of displaying an infinite range, an advantage for exacting graphic artists. CRTs also offer unlimited viewing angles, while the brightness and contrast on most LCDs will drop off when viewed at large angles.
Other than the obvious benefit of size, LCDs offer significant advantages over CRTs. They provide a brighter screen, which really helps in brightly lit office environments; offer clearer, crisper text; and have no geometric distortion or flicker--problems often found on CRTs that cause eye fatigue. And LCDs have even caught up to CRTs in the area of displaying moving images; CRTs were once far superior, but the playing field is now nearly level, with many manufacturers offering faster response times, meaning that on most LCDs, moving images will be free of ghosting and distortion.
LCDs are still slightly more expensive than CRTs--a decent 19-inch LCD will cost approximately $250 to $300 compared to a 19-inch CRT's $150 to $200. However, a 19-inch LCD offers as much screen real estate as a 21-inch CRT, which would cost about the same $250. (Of course, those prices vary among manufacturers and resellers.)
New technologies, such as LED-backlit LCD panels, are slowly emerging on the market, as well, but the only ones we've seen thus far are too expensive for the average consumer--upward of $6,000. While LED-backlist displays are starting to show up on some select laptop models, we've yet to see a consumer LCD monitor feature the technology.
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---- — HAVERHILL — Chris Herren thought his calling was basketball.
The former Durfee High sensation scored 2,000 points and was named Massachusetts Player of the Year three times.
"I loved scoring. I loved winning. I loved hitting the winning shot," said Herren, who spoke at an assembly at Haverhill High yesterday about the travails of rampant drug abuse.
"But you want to know what the biggest high for me in my life is, even better than a basketball game?" said Herren. "It's when I get a text like the one I got recently from a girl who said she and her boyfriend were contemplating suicide, and they had the vodka, the pills and the suicide notes with them at the assembly. But after hearing me speak they decided against it and both got help. There is not a better feeling in the world."
Herren speaks nationwide 20 to 30 times a month on behalf of "The Herren Project," with a Website stating, "Reaching one person, one family at a time."
His personal story and quest to help others was recently captured by ESPN's highly acclaimed "30 for 30" documentaries.
The Fall River native and ex-basketball sensation attended Boston College, but was suspended for testing positive for cocaine. He later transferred to Fresno State and the drug use escalated. He played two years in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, but heroin and oxycontin ended those dreams.
For seven more years, the story got worse until after one drug and alcohol binge, which came after the birth of his fourth child and after being sober for a month, his then 9-year-old son said "Don't ever say you're sorry any more."
The next day, Aug. 1, 2008, he returned to rehab, and he's been drug and alcohol free ever since.
Herren says at many of his assemblies, a boy or girl, captivated by his words, publicly pledges to stop drinking and/or doing drugs.
That happened at Haverhill High yesterday.
"I drink and I smoke (marijuana), even though my parents tell me not to," said a junior boy sitting two rows from the front. "I'm not going to drink or smoke anymore. I don't want to do it any more."
Herren says it's responses from young people like that one that keep him traveling around the country for 20 to 25 appearances a month.
"Stand up!" Herren shouted as he walked over and hugged the boy amid huge applause. "Now that's courage. That's being tough. Wow ... I love it!"
Herren, who is still married to his wife, Heather -- "We've been together since seventh grade and she's my best friend," he said -- says his family now gets his undivided attention.
"Honestly, little Chris has been through a lot," said Herren. "He's seen me at my worst. He understands. I pray to God every day that he is strong enough to love himself. That's really what this is about, kids drinking or taking drugs because they are trying to be someone else. Why? You are perfect."
Herren says one misnomer about his talks with high schoolers is that it is tailored towards athletes.
"Wrong! The strange thing is I believe I connect better with the kids with pink hair and blue hair," said Herren. "They are the ones who, in the end, get this message the best."
Herren was in New Jersey and Connecticut on Tuesday and Haverhill yesterday. He flew out to Madison, Wisconsin last night for a speaking engagement today.
He was asked if he still as the urge, almost five years since turning sober, to take drugs again.
"Honestly, sometimes I have the urge to not be me," said Herren. "If that happens, I call someone and talk about it. Once you're an addict, it's not easy. I just thank God when I go to bed that I spent another day sober ... And then I get up and sometimes I get to talk to young people about my mistakes. There is pressure that goes with that, having to hear so many stories, but I love doing it."
"The strange thing is I believe I connect better with the kids with pink hair and blue hair." Former NBA player Chris Herren


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The 2013 Solid Rock team has been selected through an audition process and met on July 14 at Cincinnati Christian University for a week of rehearsals and worship. Together, they will form a choir and worship band. During the month of July, the members of the 2013 Solid Rock students will travel by bus to present the program at eight different churches including Sherman Church of Christ.
Growing up is something all kids and teenagers want to do. Parents long for a day when their children grow up become self-sufficient, independent and have a hopeful future. Growing up from childhood to adulthood is a process. Part of the process of growing up is making mistakes, learning, struggling and overcoming. Growing up includes starting middle school, getting a drivers license, high school graduation, college graduation, marriage and on and on. Those are proud moments that can define our lives.
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Janet Landrum of Dry Ridge and Jackie Bowen of Demossville is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Bradie Lynn Bowen to Daniel Joseph Courtade, son of Eileen Courtade of Buffalo, N.Y. and the late William Courtade.
The wedding is being planned for 2:30 p.m. on July 27 at the Dry Ridge Christian Church. Pastor Bob Silvanik will be officiating.
The bride is a 1995 graduate of Grant County High School and received a bachelor degree from Morehead State University.
Welcome to a new Another Place In Time photo. Do you know the person featured in the photo? If so, call your guesses into the Grant County News at 859-824-3343. See next week's News for their identity.
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Six students from Grant County were named to the Morehead State University dean's list for the 1998 spring semester. The dean's list includes Molly J. Caldwell of Dry Ridge, Randolph P. Lillard of Union, Phillip Ponder of Crittenden, Gena Kay True of Crittenden and Deeana R. Webb of Williamstown.
We human beings are incredibly quick to assume the worst. As teenagers, we throw tantrums and slam our bedroom doors when our parents ground us, forgetting that they only want the best for us. Having spent most of my college years involved in youth ministry, I have heard both teenage boys and teenage girls pull the "my parents hate me and don't get me" card. But I have also witnessed many parents tearfully lament after hearing their child say, "I hate you" for the first time. Usually, these words are uttered after a petty argument or misunderstanding.
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• July 21 - Great service on Sunday at 11 am. (Sunday School at 10 a.m.) The church will be at the Cross and Crown Church at 510 Park Ave at 2 p.m. and the next three nights at 7 p.m. for a revival. Rhonda Fields, the pastor, will be speaking. For more info, call 859-384-2586.
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International Group B Strep Awareness Month
Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS, the leading cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.) GBS can also infect babies during pregnancy and the first few months of life. Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but, for those who do, the results can be devastating. GBS can cause babies to be miscarried, stillborn, born prematurely, become very sick, have lifelong handicaps, or die.
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Springfield Wins Vassar Invitational
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. - March 31, 2012 - The Springfield College men's volleyball team defeated both Johnson and Wales and host Vassar to win the Vassar Invitational on Saturday. The Pride opened up the second day sweeping JWU, 25-15, 25-17, 25-16, before grinding out a 21-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-27, 15-10 win over Vassar.
The Pride is now 25-5 on the season, matching the most wins in a season since the 1974-75 team won 25 matches. Springfield has won its last 13 matches, tying to longest winning streak since the 2003 team rattled off 13-straight victories.
Greg Falcone was dominant all weekend and was named the Invitational's Most Valuable Player. Fellow middle Jimmy O'Leary joined Falcone on the All-Tournament Team.
Springfield's offense had its way with the Johnson and Wales Wildcats, hitting .450 for the contest. Evan Acanfora powered the way for the Pride with 15 kills at a .571 clip, while John Coen added 11 kills and three aces. O'Leary hit .900 out of the middle with nine kills and Jordan Robinson picked up a team-best seven digs. Mike Becker finished the match with 30 assists and Ryan Lilley added 10 helpers.
In the five-set win over the Brewers, Springfield hit .409 and totaled 75 kills, its highest output for kills in a match this season. Becker tied a career-high with 64 assists, while Mike Pelletier had 15 kills, hitting .406, to go along with 20 digs. Falcone had his way all match, notching 16 kills and eight blocks while hitting .667. Alistair Matthews totaled a team-best 18 kills and both O'Leary and Angel Perez tallied 11 kills. Nick Ferry finished with a match-best 22 digs.
The Pride finished with 33 more kills than Vassar did, but let Vassar hang around as it committed 25 service errors.
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Is it Time to Rebuild Your Website?by Christopher Butler | November, 2010
Websites don't last forever. Without consistent upkeep, sometimes they barely even make it three years! The rapid change of web technology can overtake what was once state-of-the-art and reduce a website to a quaint relic in pretty short order, which is why it's so critical to realistically consider the "shelf life" of your website when you first build it.
But the truth is that predicting how technological change will affect your website is virtually impossible. There is bound to be something—whether it be the way browsers display your website or simply what's in style—that will change in the near future and cause you to rethink choices you may be making right now. And that's ok, as long as you're comfortable with your website being a work in progress.
Meanwhile, for many existing websites, the signs of digital decay are accumulating. Dormancy has been a very common strategy for reducing web-related expenses during the economic downturn, but there really is no such thing as true dormancy. As the web around it continues to grow, an unmaintained website is subject to a similar entropy as an untended home—a crumbling foundation, peeling paint, leaks, and pests.
If that sounds like your website, keep reading. In this article, I've identified ten very good reasons to rebuild it...
Hi Chris,
Nice article. One other reason for rebuilding a website that came to mind as I read your piece was website performance. As we get smarter about how websites work (thanks to Google Analytics and the like) we often find that our sites are not serving their intended purpose. The reasons for this is often some of the points you mention (and the freshness factor). Understanding where exactly a website is breaking down and what can be gained from fixing this can be a compelling reason for a client to rebuild.
Deborah: Thanks for reading and commenting. I don't mind you sharing any of these articles on your blog, but would prefer that you do excerpts with a credit and link back here rather than the entire article as you did here and here.
Just a note on duplicating content: Actually, duplicating our content will actually not benefit your site much. The more you do it, the more confused your readers are likely to be as to who is actually the author of your blog. And from an SEO perspective, our site will be easily recognized by search engines as the origin of the content, giving your site the appearance of a scraper. Just a word to the wise. Hope that helps.
Thanks so much for your informative articles. They are always spot on! Do you mind me sharing your full article on my business blog if I give you full credit and a link? Thanks, Deb
Kris: Thanks for sharing this with your network!
Russ: You're absolutely right about the "Freshness Factor!" I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Thanks for your comment, and thanks for being a loyal reader!
Jean: You're probably right. If your clients have sites that are 5 years old and haven't been consistently allocating funds to improving it along the way, then a rebuild is likely to come with some sticker shock. But the more you talk about the need and speak frankly about the costs, the more ingrained a realistic sense of the finances will be in your clients' cultures and decision making. Thanks for your comment and good luck!
Alex: Websites definitely have life cycles. Our own website has gone through many phases, both in terms of how it looks and works, but also in what we expect from it and how it fits in our marketing plan. That's really a matter of continually assessing how technological and cultural change are absorbed by your firm and what influence it has over what you do and who you do it for. Some of that can be very subtle, but it can also be dramatic. For example, our CMS used to be a much more central focus of our positioning and, consequently, our website. Things have changed such that a CMS is more of an expectation rather than a defining characteristic of a web firm, and even though we've continued to aggressively develop and improve our own CMS (our last major release was this year, in fact), it's no longer a major talking point in our marketing or our website. However, it might return to that level of importance. We'll have to see. If it does, our website will certainly reflect that. Thanks for your comment!
I like that you're covering the life cycle of a website from all angles, not just how it looks. Actually, you barely even mention that, which I respect. A website's reason for being is going to change the longer it exsits, because people change and so does technology. I think this is something that will take some time go get used to, because I think people still think the web is new, almost like every website is still the first one of its kind. But there are websites that have been around since the beginning and have changed many times over.
I'd love to be able to talk my clients into refreshing redoing their sites 5 years or older, but I'm sure they'd balk at the expense! Still your article brings up great talking points so maybe there's a chance...
Great article. Its true about Flash. I too am an anti-Flash developer. Simply does nothing for SEO so I advise to integrate small components into your site if you absolutely need it.
And yes - here is Number 11:
The Freshness Factor - Keeping your site updated with continuous and exciting news about your business is important. There is nothing that turns me off more than going to a homepage that has dates and news in the year 2006. Get rid of old outdated info and keeping it fresh will keep your customers loyal and coming back for more.
The goal of every site should be to increase its "stickiness"...
Good article, Chris.


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B.S., industrial engineering, Marquette University
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Ebben, J. and A. Johnson, "Cash Conversion Cycle Management in Small Firms: Relationships with Liquidity, Invested Capital, and Firm Performance," Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 24:3 (2011): 381-397.
Ebben, J. and A. Johnson, "SP Equity Case Study," Journal of Management Policy and Practice 12:3 (2011): 91-107.
"Bootstrapping and the Financial Condition of Small Firms," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research 15:4 (2009): 346-363.
"Decisions That Impact Small Firm Growth," Business Journal for Entrepreneurs Quarterly 4 (2007): 62-76.
"Product Offering, Operational Strategy, and Performance of Small Firms," Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 20 (2007): 245-255.
Johnson, A., J. Ebben, and R. Pricer, "Organization Strategy for Successful Firm Performance," Journal of Applied Business and Economics 6:5 (2006): 73-83.
Ebben, J. and A. Johnson, "Bootstrapping in Small Firms: An Empirical Analysis of Change Over Time," Journal of Business Venturing 21 (2006): 851-865.
Ebben, J. and A. Johnson, "Efficiency, Flexibility, or Both? A Link Between Strategy and Performance in Small Firms," Strategic Management Journal 26 (2005): 1249-1259.


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who would you like to see pac fight next?
who would you like to see pac fight next?
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i think rios is the obvious choice. he's going to have another war with alvarado soon...he'll be that much more diminished and primed for pacquiao to shine against. in house fight. very possible.
other options include...but are not limited to....
bradley- i thought the first fight could have gone either way. i can see bradley beating him more convincingly this time.
khan- they're both on the come back trail and have been ko'd recently. freddie isn't with khan anymore. they can do a loser retires match.
garcia/judah winner- i think garcia is going to ko judah. i think both beat pac at this point.
peterson/matthysse winner- i think matthysse is going to win this one...but i could see either guy beating pac.
malignaggi- paulie will make pac look bad for about 6 or 7 rounds before pac takes over and stops him.
vargas- easy win and obvious choice since he's an in house fighter like rios.
anyone else?
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I disagree with all this. Sure MP was missing a lot of punches more so than what the HBO cheerleaders were commentating. But TB didn't exactly land good punches either. Yes I saw the fight without the HBO ruckus. Watched a german commentary of the fight LOL. TB was making Manny miss a whole lot. But TB wasn't landing cleanly either. I saw pitty patter punches with no good pop.
Bottom line imo, Bradley couldn't get any respect from Pacquiao which is why Pac fought half assed the whole time and smiling. Not frustrated like some say. The third Marquez fight is where you'll see Pacquiao frustrated LOL.
I scored it 116-112. and I can even say 115-113 Pac by being generous to TB since Pacquiao ticked me off with those half assed rounds he did.
Other note: Last time I checked Bradley was this volume puncher fighter who is aggressive (hence his known headbutts) which i think was the reason he was chosen by Arum to supposedly make Pac look good after the 3rd JMM fight. But after beating Pac he's now being recognized as this awesome boxer now? LOL.
I wanna see the old TB tonight against Russian dude.
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3.33/5 rDev -7%
Appearance: It pours a pale golden body with a one finger head. The head dissipates quickly.
Smell: It lacks a "boldness" I was hoping for. There is nothing particularly unappealing but there is also nothing to write home about. There is a slight malt and cracker aroma but that is about the extent of it.
Taste: This is much better than the smell. Sweet malts and crackers blend nicely with a taste that resembles fruit punch. A touch of hops is noticed at the end before blending into an aftertaste dominated by heavy malts.
Mouth feel: The beer has a nice body for the style and the heavy amount of carbonation is refreshing.
Overall: There is nothing overly complex about this brew but it is quite refreshing and offers more in terms of flavor than almost all macro beers on the shelf in Japan.
03-10-2014 15:28:42 | More by Raven3464
3.5/5 rDev -2.2%
Poured from a can. Large, rocky, off-white head; fair retention; some spotty lacing. Body is clear, gold. Aroma includes light, pear-like hops, vanilla sweetness. Upfront flavor is a nice biscuity malt sweetness; soapy, earthy hops. Medium body supported by lively carbonation; smooth but with a crisp bite.
Overall crisp and refreshing, much like an adjunct lager but with slightly more hop character and body. Flavor is quite light and largely characterized by a soft malt sweetness offset by the mild hop bitterness.
08-18-2014 06:30:43 | More by fipoceilz7
4.16/5 rDev +16.2%
Picked up a can in Tokyo. Poured into a goblet.
A: Golden in color, slightly red tint. Not much of a head, bubbles rising from bottom.
S: Citrus and floral notes. Light fruits, peach, pears, orange, banana. Very nice!
T: Complex, there is a lot going on here! Fruits are prominent stars off with a hint of malts, then the peach, orange and banana kick in along with a hint of hops, and finishes with sweet fruits and a hint of grains.
M: Carbonation is prominent, quite dry and light. Almost zesty!
O: This is interesting! Really fruity which I liked. The peach was great. A solid refreshing beer that is great for the fruit lover.
05-24-2013 11:44:05 | More by TokyoCO
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3.5/5 rDev -2.2%
The can states that this is a 100% malt beer, and goes on to explain that it is of the golden ale style, uses aromatic hops, and that it has a fruity taste. Ingredients are: malt and hops
It pours strong yellow with an exciting white head that unfortunately is gone before I blinked twice, with nothing remaining, nothing, just yellow beer.
The smell is definitely the most exciting part of this beer, with whiffs of strawberries and cream coming off, at times tending towards fermenting strawberries though... Fruity, but with very light malt accents, giving an overall light impression.
The taste is light, malty, and creamy, with the same fermenting strawberries taste. Carbonation is soft and light. Nice, firm hop presence. A bit of an unpleasant alcohol aftertaste.
Sort of interesting among Japanese beers, but not really all that enjoyable.
03-14-2004 10:37:04 | More by donnebaby
3.75/5 rDev +4.7%
04-04-2012 10:08:24 | More by ggourde
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
can't say much for the style, probably the only blonde i've had was from redhook, ages ago. but after reading the BA description of the style, i would say this definitely fits (lager like) and for a japanese beer, this is quite good. also this is just the 2nd echigo that i've tried, after their great stout. i'm looking forward to the next one.
pale golden with a nice looking head that lasts a few seconds. strong fruity, malty smell, more strawberry than say a citrucy pale ale. nicely balanced, with a medium hopppy bitter finish. by no means complex or extreme but definitely drinkable
12-06-2005 13:06:43 | More by davidchollar
3.5/5 rDev -2.2%
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3.4/5 rDev -5%
Appearance: Tall, frothy, meringuey head with great retention supported by a column of bubbles, rising like little sparks, in the center of a light, peachy whisky-colored body. Almost Belgian in appearance.
Smell: Bummer. Exceedingly weak. Like, ridiculously so. So weak it's hard to describe; toasted marshmallows? Bread? Crystal Pepsi? Strawberries? So far, this is fairly disappointing.
Taste: Surprisingly robust! Sweet malts flutter above the palate with a marshmallowy lightness, then descend, transforming to become quite bready, nutty, and even toasty. Hops lack character, but they are quite brisk and quite bitter, clinching the finish with a firm, leafy tug.
Mouthfeel: Soft and airy and clean and dry. It sound like a fabric softener slogan, but there it is.
Drinkability: This turned out to be a pleasant surprise after such a laaame first whiff. If you like a good Pilsener, this is your ale!
11-14-2007 12:22:35 | More by soulgrowl
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3.28/5 rDev -8.4%
Canned, purchased in Taipei at around 1.50 pounds; BB 23/10/2007, served lightly chilled in a large bulb wine glass.
A: dark-yellowish to golden in colour, topped with a thin and loose foam settling fast to a rim; semi-lively carbonation, not overly fizzy.
S: lively fruitiness and hops comes in abundance (with notes of pineapple-ish yeastiness, grassy hops, light citrus-fruits), while the mildly grainy+cane-sugary malty layer helps to keep a healthy bedrock. Refreshing and fruity, albeit lacking a sound complexity.
T: the faint malty foretaste quickly yields to a mildly citric-zesty chewy palate and a dry-ish, semi-mineral undertone; hops are restrained in flavour, but quite pronounced in the form of a chewy-zesty palate, while an extra touch of flat bitterness makes it all the more "more-ish". A faint touch of dirty kitchen cloth hides in the end, too.
M&D: lively in mouthfeel, full of microscopic, soothing fizziness, while the body is light and enjoyable, but slightly thin in the end - overall, very drinkable. If only the flavour could be greatly enhanced, this might as well be a colourful Blond Ale.
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