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On September 12, 2006, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published an open letter "in response to its detractors,†who denounce its lack of impartiality, the financing it receives from the United States and its political agenda – suspiciously similar to that of the White House. The objective of this letter was to show that RSF doesn't have political motives for stigmatizing some countries. Once again, RSF's explanations are unconvincing, contradictory and laced with lies (1).
The attempt at clarification begins ironically by striking out with a very clear political position, perfectly aligned with Washington's, against the government of Havana: "Cuba is a dictatorship,†the release says, accusing Fidel Castro of "inflicting autocracy and repression on his people.†Nevertheless, RSF presents itself as an apolitical association interested only in "defending freedom of the press†(2).
RSF goes farther: "By any chance do Cubans elect their president and parliament? No.†This peremptory claim illustrates RSF's singular ignorance about the Caribbean island's political system. Instead of hammering away with the outdated rhetoric of the Cuban extreme right, leftover from the days of Batista, the Parisian organization would do better to take a look at the country's constitution. It would learn more about Cuba's electoral system and wouldn't be proffering such thoughtless remarks, which must amuse foreign journalists based in Havana who have attended elections. But it spends so much time with those who yearn for a pre-revolutionary Cuba, found in the administration in Washington or in the heart of exile organizations in Miami, that it has assimilated their discourse (3).
"Do they have the right to openly criticize those in government? No,†claims RSF (4). There also the charge is not credible. It is enough to look at the French and international press to find out the opposite is true. No group of dissidents in the world has such an important media space at its disposal as Cuban dissidents. Furthermore, there is no lack of invective against the Cuban government. For example, opposition leader Osvaldo Payá regularly accuses the authorities of the worst imaginable crimes: "In Cuba, there are disappearances (…). There are more than 20 murdered children,†he told the international press several times. Nevertheless, he hasn't spent one minute in jail (5).
In the same way, the dissidents organized a congress in Havana on May 20-21, 2005. The United States and the Cuban extreme right in Florida completely financed that congress. Several foreign journalists and diplomats attended, among them James Cason, ex-chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana. President Bush himself sent a video message to the opposition, in which he said that "the wave of freedom is spreading all over the world, and would one day soon reach the Cuban coasts.†The attendees warmly applauded the White House resident's speech, shouting "Long live Bush!â€. In any country in the world, those individuals would have been arrested and charged with association with a foreign power. Nevertheless, Cuban justice hasn't bothered a single one of them (6).
RSF presents Osvaldo Payá as a "social democrat†and holds him up as an example. It neglects to point out that he openly supported the coup d'état against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez in an open letter in April, 2002. It also forgets to mention that he is intimately linked to U.S. diplomats present in Cuba, as well as the tiny extremist groups of Florida (7).
RSF continues to assert that "23 journalists†are in jail. For the organization it is enough for any Cuban, attracted by the profitable dissident business, to write three lines against his government to earn the title of "independent journalist.†It matters little that among those "23 journalists†only one, Oscar Elias Biscet, graduated from a journalism school. It matters little that not a single one of them practiced the journalistic trade before joining the opposition. It matters little that they have been convicted by Cuban justice of common crimes – they received money from a foreign power, the United States – that have nothing to do with their status of "journalist†(8).
Furthermore, the United States' own official documents – the 1992 Torricelli Act, the 1996 Helms Burton Act and the Report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba of May 2004 – state that there is a budget allocated to the creation of an internal opposition in Cuba. The 2004 plan recommends $50 million for that. With regards to the latest measures against Cuba taken by President Bush on July 10, 2006, they even provide for "training and equipping independent journalists in the written press, radio and television in Cuba,†and the astounding sum of $80 million is allocated for this objective, among others. Can RSF honestly ignore this reality (9)?
RSF finally confesses that Washington supports it through the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), an agency created by the administration of Ronald Reagan with the aim of promoting the agenda of the White House around the world. But it tries to minimize the importance of the amount it receives and explains that it is only "allocated for work on the African and not the American continent†(10).
RSF also acknowledges that it receives financing from the Center for a Free Cuba, an extreme rightwing organization whose objective is the overthrow of the Cuban government. It even pretends that it has never hidden these grants, which it has received since 2002. That is false since they do not appear in the 2002 and 2003 web pages. RSF also neglects to point out that the director of this group is Frank Calzón. He was at one time executive director of the Cuban American National Foundation (CANF), which has been implicated in terrorism against Cuba, as former director José Antonio Llama just stated (11). Why does RSF hide this truth from public opinion? How can RSF accept money from a former director of an organization that has promoted terrorism?
RSF rejects "the charge of attacks against Cuba†and claims that it is in no way "under obligation to those who finance [it].†In this case, why did the organization meet with the special ambassador for Cuban affairs under the Clinton administration, Stuart Eizenstat, in 1996 in Paris? Why did it take over the Cuban tourism office in France on April 24, 2003? Why did it organize an event at the Theatre du Rond-Point in Paris under the political slogan, "Cuba yes, Castro no,†in September of 2003? Why did this organization meet with representatives of the Cuban extreme right in Florida on January 16, 2004, to sign agreements and create a committee of which RSF general secretary Robert Ménard is a member? (12)
In the same vein, why did it launch media campaigns spreading publicity messages (in the written press, on radio and on television) aimed at dissuading tourists from traveling to Cuba, as is written in the Bush plan of May, 2004? Why does it hide the fact that it is the only organization cited as exemplary on page 20 of the same plan? Why does the only link on the home page of its trilingual website concern Cuba, even though, according to its own criteria, China is the biggest jailer of journalists in the world? Why is Cuba the only country against which Robert Ménard demanded that the European Union impose economic sanctions? Why does the text that accompanies the "press freedom index†of 2003 focus entirely on Cuba, with the title, "Cuba, next-to-last, before North Korea†(13)?
But the treatment reserved for Cuba is only the tip of the iceberg. Effectively, the political agenda of RSF goes beyond the single case of Cuba. For example, RSF has only lately remembered – after five years – the case of Al Jazeera cameraman Sami Al-Haj, and only after several articles were published condemning this "omission.†Now the organization recognizes that he was detained "under the false pretext of collusion with Al-Qaeda.†"Because it wasn't known if Sami Al-Hak had been detained for being a journalist and because of a lack of information about him, RSF has waited before carrying out other actions,†the statement says (14).
So RSF has needed a five-year investigation in order to discover that Sami Al-Haj had been detained, kidnapped and tortured only for being a journalist. Maybe that's the reason the Sudanese journalist has disappeared from the 2004 and 2005 reports in which RSF lists all of the imprisoned journalists in every corner of the planet. On the other hand, RSF did not hesitate one moment before concluding that the Cuban government jailed "journalists†(15).
Furthermore, it is not the first time that RSF has been complaisant about the abuses committed against journalists working for Al Jazeera which – another coincidence no doubt – is on the United States' blacklist due to its reporting, which shows the crimes committed by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. In September 2003, Taysser Alouni was arrested in Spain on the mere suspicion of being linked to Al Qaeda. Asked about this matter, Robert Ménard limited himself to saying that journalists were not above the law and … nothing more (16).
RSF acknowledges that its "silence†about Sami Al-Haj was "culpable†and that its "making a statement is a confession of this culpability.†With this mea culpa, RSF would like people to believe that the case of Al-Haj was nothing but an unfortunate "omission†which, even though it lasted five years, has nothing to do with the fact that he is in the custody of the U.S. military (17).
In this case, why does RSF remain silent about Bilal Hussein, an Iraqi journalist and photographer working for Associated Press, imprisoned by occupation troops since April 12, 2006 in Iraq – for the past five months? Bilal Hussein was accused of being a threat to security and he was imprisoned, but to this day no charges have been filed against him, no evidence has been presented and he has not been brought before a judge (18).
AP has rejected the accusations. It claims that "an internal review of his work did not find anything to indicate inappropriate contact with insurgents, and any evidence against him should be brought to the Iraqi criminal justice system.â€
"We want the rule of law to prevail,†says AP president and CEO Tom Curley. "He either needs to be charged or released. Indefinite detention is not acceptable.†Curley continued, "We've come to the conclusion that this is unacceptable under Iraqi law, or Geneva Conventions, or any military procedure." The truth is that Bilal Hussein was arrested because of the photos he took in Ramadi and Fallouja, which show the massacres carried out by President Bush's army, according to his lawyer, Badie Arief Izzat (19). Why such silence on the part of RSF?
How can RSF maintain its credibility in the face of this new "omission,†which concerns, once again, a journalist detained by the United States? How can it have credibility when at the same time, on September 18, 2006, it hastened to denounce the arrest of a "21-year-old journalist†in Cuba, without any prior investigation and without knowing why authorities arrested him? Furthermore, RSF confesses that it has no idea of the reasons that led to the arrest of Ahmed RodrÃguez Albacia. For RSF, there is nothing to discuss: it is Cuba, so he must have been arrested for being a "journalist†(20).
But that isn't enough for RSF. Two days later, on September 20, 2006, it condemns "firmly the arbitrary arrest of OdelÃn Alfonso,†without having the foggiest idea of the reasons for the arrest. Here no prior investigation is necessary and there is no shadow of a doubt: his status as a "journalist†is the main reason for his arrest according to RSF. It matters little that OdelÃn Alfonso is paid by the website of extreme rightist Cubans, Cubanet, which is financed by grants from USAID and the NED. RSF is even obliged to admit this fact and acknowledge that OdelÃn Alfonso is a "Cubanet correspondent,†without bothering to inform the public about what this website really is (21).
How can RSF hope to appear credible given the way it treated the murder of Spanish journalist José Couso and his Ukrainian colleague, Taras Protsyuk, by U.S. soldiers in Baghdad (22)? How can it be credible when it is an apologist for the invasion of Iraq, claiming that "The overthrow of President Saddam Hussein's dictatorship ended more than 30 years of official propaganda and opened a new era of freedom, full of hope and uncertainty, for Iraqi journalists†(23)? What to say when it adds that "Decades of zero press freedom ended for Iraqi journalists when the information ministry building in Baghdad was bombed on 9 April†(24)? Who can still believe in RSF's objectivity? Who can still think that RSF defends "freedom of the press†and doesn't have a political agenda?
Haiti, under the presidency of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, was also a target of RSF. When he was overthrown in a coup d'état orchestrated by the United States, France and Canada, RSF warmly applauded the coup in a report titled, "Press freedom returns: a gain to be nurtured†(25).
At times, the Parisian organization takes clumsiness to the extreme of openly naming the countries that are on its blacklist: "RSF 'gets tough' with other regimes such as the one in Iran, China, Zimbabwe or Belarus,†says the statement. Another coincidence? They are exactly the same countries that are in Washington's sights. This time, RSF doesn't even deny it (26).
Venezuela and President Hugo Chávez, despised by the Bush administration, have also been among those privileged to be targeted by RSF. During the coup d'état of April 2002, Robert Ménard refrained from denouncing the key role played by the private media opposed to the democratically elected president. Afterwards, RSF has multiplied its tendentious reports against the Bolivarian government, presenting, for example, the arrest of a journalist who was guilty of fraud and misappropriation of public funds as a violation of freedom of the press (27).
This latest charge was the last straw and provoked a reaction from the Venezuelan government:
"The arrest of journalist Gustavo Azócar, charged with the common crimes of fraud and misappropriation of public funds committed in 2000 against the Táchira lottery, set off the pack of international hounds paid by Bush to slander the people and the democratic government of Venezuela.
"The organization 'Reporters Without Borders,' financed by U.S. intelligence agencies through the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), has expressed its 'concern' about this case of ordinary justice. In cahoots with the Venezuelan coup opposition, its media enterprises and the defendant, they are trying to turn this case into an attack on freedom of the press (…).
"Along with the Bush administration, his secret services, his front groups and his Venezuelan lackeys, 'Reporters Without Borders' has begun operations for the next media sabotage against the Bolivian revolution†(28).
For this precise case, RSF used the same methods it had elaborated in 2003 with the "Cuban journalists†which consist of turning criminal matters into violations of press freedom (29).
On the other hand, how can one believe that RSF is interested in "defending freedom of the press,†knowing that it has never bothered to take up the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the black journalist who has suffered in U.S. dungeons for more than a quarter century for having denounced police violence against minorities in his reporting? Why doesn't RSF accuse the United States of putting up obstacles to press freedom when it prohibits Cuban journalists from practicing their profession in its territory, while numerous U.S. media outlets have permanent antennas in Havana?
Finally, RSF's financing raises several questions. The organization claims it earns 48 percent of its budget (2003) from the sale of calendars and photographic books. That is, 1,984,853 euros come only from these sales. The calendar or the book of photos cost 8 euros. That would mean that RSF sold 248,106 copies per year, or close to 680 per day, 365 days a year. How is it possible to believe such nonsense? (30).
All who criticize RSF's submissiveness before the centers of power, who denounce its connivance with the policies of the Bush administration and question its financial support are nothing but "Fidelistas,†"Castro supporters†and "recalcitrants†according to the Parisian organization. As if the criticisms only dealt with the treatment it reserves for Cuba and the overwhelming show of collusion between RSF and Washington were of little importance (31).
RSF pretends that it has nothing to hide. Be that as it may. Then it should have the courage of transparency regarding opinions and publish this response on its Internet site, as Voltaire Network had the courtesy and intellectual honesty to allow it to express itself on its own site. It should also have the valor to respond point by point to all of these facts. But let's not fool ourselves.


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on Apr 21, 2008 at 9:12 am
Why didn't CTK School in Pleasant Hill CA do something about this pervert when he worked there????
on Apr 21, 2008 at 9:30 am
Dear neighbors,
It would seem a few among us are willing to punish those charged with crimes prior to court decision on guilt or innocence. The fact that we only punish those convicted and then label them for the remainder of their life seems to be a disservice to our communities.
Does anyone remember when prisons were designated to be correctional institutions and probation was intended to create re-entry into society? Has our willingness for punishment simply eliminated our fair view of justice?
Ah, perhaps the devil is in the oxymorons,
One HAL of a Pal
on Apr 21, 2008 at 10:17 am
It takes a long process (and a lot of money) for a teacher to actually be fired from their position, in any circumstance, including this one. When I was in high school, a P.E. teacher was caughting watching the girls in the locker room. He was "let go" and not fired because of the time/money it takes to actually follow through the firing. The large sum of lawyer fees, etc. is the problem. It's a very frustrating process and not fair, especially in these circumstances.

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WESTLIFE star-gone-solo, Shane Filan (pictured), is in concert in Bridgwater this summer, with the Irish singer's Somerset fans (or 'Filaners') getting first pick of the tickets.
Filan was a lead singer of the Simon Cowell-signed boy band which spent 14 years in the music biz.
The group sold over 45 million records worldwide, totting up 14 number-one singles in the UK, and 26 UK top ten singles.
Shane's debut solo album, 'You And Me', sees Filan taking more of an acoustic-pop direction.
He will perform at the Blake Hall in Bridgwater on Saturday, July 19, followed by a gig at Yeovil's Westlands venue on the following night.
Tickets, priced £30, will be available from the Blake Hall and music shop Strings 'n' Things in Bridgwater, and Yeovil Westlands, from 10am this Saturday, before opening up to national sales on SeeTickets on Monday (May 12).
Both shows are expected to sell out.
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Tröegs Pale Ale - Tröegs Brewing Company
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Ratings: 1,303 | Reviews: 586 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by yamar68:
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
Pours like a true ale... semi-hazed lively body with a finger of dense fizzing head. Decent lacing.
The nose is smooth and balanced - bittersweet hops supported by a brighter malt structure. Smells fresh.
A bit more aggression on the tongue than anticipated. Crisp hop punch on the front, fading into a smooth and sweet malt profile.
Exceedingly drinkable, dangerously so perhaps.
Not my go-to style but I always enjoy a solid beer from Troegs.
06-28-2012 23:01:19 | More by yamar68
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North Carolina
4.33/5 rDev +13.9%
Another real good offering from Troegs,pours a nice deep golden color with with a light but well retaines head,aroma is more on the malty sweetish side with some nice fruitiness as well.A very well balanced "Pale" nice biscuity sweetish malt to begin with with some grassy hop coming thrue in the finish.A very easy drinking appetizing brew from Troegs I think I will waste the rest of the day in these.
01-27-2004 20:11:29 | More by oberon
4.47/5 rDev +17.6%
Appearance The orange, thick and hazy body was covered with a wonderful head that lingered for many minutes and left some nice lacing on my glass.
Smell Classic East Coast Pale Ale aroma. The light fruits and biscuit malts make up this enjoyable nose. The fuggle or Amarillo hops (or some other hops that we dont get a lot of out here in the PacNW but that they seem to have in abundance back east) are sharp and inviting.
Taste Ah, this is incredible. The nose falls cleanly to the tongue here. The fruity yet substantial hop profile is right on target. This is a classic PA PA (Pennsylvania Pale Ale).
The beautiful balance of hops and malts is dead on. The big biscuit mates perfectly with the citrus and floral hops. The fruity sugars are unrefined yet not overly sweet. They have their purpose here. Overall, this is harmony in motion. Mozart in a glass.
Mouthfeel Impeccably smooth and well blended. This medium-bodied Pale Ale keeps the mouth alive and wanting more. It is chewy with a sophisticated sweetness and begs to be held in between the cheeks (then why am I chugging it?).
Drinkability I poured this then had to go take care of something so it warmed a bit. This beer at cellar or close to room temperature will go down in three gulps. It is probably one of the most drinkable beers that Ive ever had.
Comments A big BA thanks to ericaweizen for sending me this treasure from PA.
05-25-2004 02:15:36 | More by RoyalT
4/5 rDev +5.3%
Clear amber gold with a frothy white head. Voluminous carbonation. Juicy citrus Cascade aroma. Big, lingering bitterness. Big citric/floral hop flavors balance well with sweet hops. Finish very dry and mildly acidic. Medium bodied and clean overall. Very juicy. Very drinkable.
07-20-2006 20:04:32 | More by DaPeculierDane
West Virginia
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
08-24-2014 00:23:07 | More by ynalak
4.33/5 rDev +13.9%
A pale ale more on the darker side. Smells great, with hops all over your nose. The taste gets really close to IPA territory, but pulls back right at the edge, giving only a hint of bitterness instead of engulfing you. Excellent toasty finish. This is a mighty fine pale ale, and more than worthy of its above-4.0 rating.
12-13-2005 22:18:51 | More by chOAKbarrell
New York
4.08/5 rDev +7.4%
Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: It has a light golden honey color with good clarity. On top is a just off white head which slowly fades from an inch thick cap to a wispy thin film covering.
Smell: The aroma has a sweet bready, almost honey like maltiness with a touch of leafy herbal hops.
Taste: Flavor wise it is very close to the nose with a firm medium body of bready sweet and light caramel/honey maltiness with a light touch of herbal hop bitterness. Its easy drinking and smooth on the plate.
Notes: Overall a bit light on hops for an APA but still tasty.
02-25-2011 18:47:30 | More by generallee
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
11-21-2012 22:46:09 | More by nstroup
3.25/5 rDev -14.5%
05-04-2013 13:09:30 | More by SmellsofMahagony
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
11-25-2011 07:48:56 | More by TimoP
4.47/5 rDev +17.6%
Pours an attractive, clear, honey gold color with a one finger offwhite head that eventually settles into a patchwork of lacing. Pine and tart citrus hops dominate the nose. I'm picking up very little malt on the nose, except a hint of biscuit. Mouthfeel is tart and well carbonated, with some spicy hops bite on the tongue. Taste is a lot of hops. Pine and tart citrus(sour grapefruit) rule the roost here. This is a very tasty American style pale ale, and I'm sure there is an excellent malt balance, but the hops just keep slappping my tastebuds around to the point that I can't pick up the malt essences. Nice finish is dry with pleasant hops aftertaste. I'm quite fond of this Troegs pale ale, even though I'm missing the malt backbone.
Re-Review on 5-27-04: Didn't know I had ever tried this until I tried to review as a new one. RoyalT and ngandhi really pegged this one for what it is. An absolutely extraordinary American pale ale. Today, I could have sworn there were no Cascades hops in this one, as the flavors and aromas seemed so smooth and lush, bathed in apple, pear, lemon, and orange. I went to the brewery website to see what hops varieties were used, and, sure enough, it says Cascades. Some pine and grapefruit emerge at the finish, this time, but this is just so smooth and balanced most of the way through. Must be the Crystal Malt. This is now my favorite pale ale. Extraordinary drinkability as an all purpose ale.
05-27-2004 20:50:37 | More by merlin48
New York
3.95/5 rDev +3.9%
12 ounce bottle, with no freshness dating to be found. Pours a nice gloden light amber,clear, white medium bubble head, dissolving to a tiny bubble film and leaving well developed lacing. Nice hoppy nose, notes of yeasty bread as well. Medium bodied. well hopped PA, slight citric bite, but not bitter. Very drinkable, well crafted brew. Troegs continues to impress.
07-27-2004 02:17:42 | More by Billolick
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
11-26-2012 03:40:35 | More by Guinnsslvr
4.13/5 rDev +8.7%
Pours a hazy golden straw color. Lacy white head that thins out very quickly.
Smells clean and crisp. Slightly wheaty with some sort of grassy or floral scent.
Tastes light for a Pale Ale, but it seems to be completely unique. Starts with a bit of yeast and slight sour notes. Hops kick in and it finishes with a smooth bitterness that sets it apart from another Pale Ale I've ad.
Medium mouthfeel, with a good amount of carbonation.
This beer is a winner. Whether or not it is really a Pale Ale is not important. The fact is, this brewery continues to impress me. I could see myself becoming a huge fan if they were more readily available in Mass. Thanks to Kidwell for sneaking some in.
08-03-2008 01:19:58 | More by MisterDeeds
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
Appearance: clear, gold, one centimeter head
Smell: I smell grapefruit and hops
Taste: Way better than the smell. I get distinct grapefruit, citrus, and some melon
Mouthfeel: very smooth with a slightly bitter end
Drinkability: I will have this again and could pick up a six. I like this much better than their amber which I believe has similar qualities. Hoppy but not overly so..a complex beer.
02-17-2009 16:24:06 | More by tigg924
2.63/5 rDev -30.8%
I've been looking forward to trying beer from Tröegs for a little while now, here goes.
Poured a nice golden amber color with a fluffy white head leaving some lacing. Smell is rather weak, I think it's trying to be citrus-y, but just not really succeeding. Taste is much of the same, it has stuff going on, but it's just not very flavorful and good things. Mouthfeel is medium bodied and had average carbonation. Drinkability was merely, "meh;" I could finish it, but it just isn't something I plan on having again. I'll be sure to try other offerings from Tröegs, but this one started me out on the wrong foot.
01-05-2007 07:41:32 | More by badbeer
4/5 rDev +5.3%
Thanks to hudsonphotog for bring this beer back with him from Pennsylvania.
Pours a clear golden color with a large white head. The aroma is citrus, pine and pineapple. The flavor is caramel malt with some nice orange and other citrus flavors. Medium mouthfeel and low carbonation.
02-10-2010 17:53:15 | More by Mora2000
3.98/5 rDev +4.7%
A: nice copper color with a pretty weak head. Decent but not great lacing
S: Smells like floral and fruity and cascades and thats about it
T: A malty sweetness hits the palate shortly followed by citrusy notes. There is a bread-like note in the background. Flavor from the cascades comes in near the end for a very pleasant finish.
M: light to medium body, there is a bit of a tingle from the carbonation at the swallow
D: This is a good beer, I wouldn't call it the best, wouldn't call it the worst
04-15-2009 22:40:15 | More by LyonsHead
Ontario (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -1.8%
Single bottle with a Troegs mixpack for some camping drinkin', picked up at Consumer Beverages in Orchard Park, NY.
Poured into a nonic. Light amber golden, about a half inch of head which has survived very well after an aggressive pour. Thick layer of foam, lots of lacing.
Nose is bread crust, caramel, citrus and pine hops. Faint, but good.
Tasty pale ale, I have to say, and a great sipper by the campfire. Hops are mild, but certainly contribute to the flavor department. Mild bodied, creamy feel, good carbonation.
Solid brew, good pale ale with some flavor to it. Hops accentuate the brew, rather than dominate.
07-19-2013 04:14:46 | More by JohnnyBarman
4.5/5 rDev +18.4%
03-16-2013 06:09:32 | More by alienlifeforcecube
4/5 rDev +5.3%
Presentation: 12oz amber bottle. No freshness dating.
Appearance: Sparkly clear copper color with a rocky white head that really persisted. Sticky lacing of the glass an added bonus.
Smell: Other reviewers have hit it on the head: GRAPEFRUITS galore erupt from the bottle.
Taste: Very different flavor in this beer for me. A spicy bitterness from the hops, but not overbearing. A very well-balanced beer, with the hops dominating but tempered by the malty sweetness. A solid beer.
Mouthfeel: Medium body makes for a slightly creamy mouthfeel.
Drinkability: Good drinkability. The somewhat dry and spicy bitterness at the end keeps you coming back for more.
02-10-2003 13:40:20 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
4.35/5 rDev +14.5%
This is from a sampler case I bought at the Beer Mart in Reading. Date is marked on the case! YAY!
Pours a clear, light amber with a one finger head of off-white foam. Looks fairly well carbonated. The head drops to a decent coating with good lacing on the glass.
Aroma is citrus/grassy hops, very clean, with a nice touch of toffee malt. Fruity, with notes of lemon and lime peels.
Flavor is a smooth maltiness followed by a quick hop bitterness bite. It starts fast, but ends up being on the dry side. The caramel malt is very muted in this, with just enough to be noticed. Might not even be caramel malt. Vienna malt? Fruity like golden raisins or something. Aftertaste is a long, crisp, nice hoppiness.
This has a real good feeling in your mouth. Smooth yet tingly, with a decent hop bite, and resins on your tongue.
This is a damn good pale ale; hops are the showpiece here, but the malt supports it well. It's clean, fresh, and very refreshing. IMO, this is better than SNPA. No kidding! Highly recommended.
09-23-2005 03:03:05 | More by jakester
West Virginia
4.53/5 rDev +19.2%
Served on tap at the Hop House in a pint glass.
Clear,Light copper color, very white creamy head,good retention leaves a layer of foam throughout. Nice lacing down the glass.
A clean,brisk, inviting aroma lots of citrus,some pine with carmelly/toffee aromas very balanced makes the mouth water.
Just a clean refreshing citrusy slighty piney and carmelly maltiness. An execellent balance of tastes.Finishes with a pleasing citrus feel,balanced taste throughout. A great tasting pale ale always consistant be it on tap or in a bottle.
Meduim bodied,great mouthfeel,gets the juices flowing. Well built pale ale,very solid beer. There's not a more drinkable pale ale that I know of.
This a must try beer.
02-04-2007 16:42:17 | More by jcdiflorio
3/5 rDev -21.1%
12-18-2011 18:33:16 | More by xdefeatsy
4/5 rDev +5.3%
11-16-2011 23:59:24 | More by RyanPS
Tröegs Pale Ale from Tröegs Brewing Company
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We want you to think back to when you were in 7th grade, for most of us, that was the first year of junior high and a million new experiences. We met a couple of 7th graders from Brandon who are about to embark on an experience of a lifetime when they play in an invitation only football game in Texas next month. We watch them training at an accelerated rate at the Avera Sports Institute.
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Jeff Lewis, Patti Stanger, And Kalon McMahon Take Dr. Phil's Babysitter ChallengeNovember 29, 2012 03:00:01 by Lisa Princ
What could Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis, The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad's Kalon McMahon, and Millionaire Matchmaker's Patti Stanger all possibly have in common? Aside from being somewhat controversial reality television stars, they all have zero experience with children, so what better way to torture them by making them babysit five children? That's exactly what Dr. Phil did recently, and it was possibly one of the funniest things we have ever witnessed! We've also got the video footage to prove it inside…
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The Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger has successfully paired countless couples and now she's ready to share her thoughts on Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's marriage. The question is does Patti think the couple will have a lasting love and marriage or will it end? Keeping reading after the jump to find out Patti's take on this high profile couple.
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Millionaire Matchmaker and feature blogger on PattiKnows.com, Patti Stanger, is weighing in on Jennifer Aniston's engagement announcement and her future with her soon to be husband. Let's face it, not matter what Patti Stanger has to say about this romance, we are THRILLED for Jennifer Aniston! After her heartbeaking breakup with Brad Pitt in 2005 and the merry-go-round she seemed to be on while trying to find the perfect man, it is about time that Jennifer found happiness. What does Patti have to say? The Buzz has the video below!
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So You Think You Can Dance guest judge Katie Holmes has filed for divorce from hubby Tom Cruise, and from the sound of it, the Twitterverse is shocked! What did fans (and haters) have to say about the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes split? Keep reading to find out!
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Millionaire Matchmaker co-stars and friends, Rachel Federoff and Destin Pfaff, had a massive amount of fun at Patti Stanger's birthday party and gave several interviews to SheKnows.com. During one interview the couple discussed being parents, how it has changed them and how it makes them a better couple. This is one you definitely want to see. Keep reading to watch the video interview for yourself!
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Brand Names: Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
Generic Name: carbidopa and levodopa (Pronunciation: KAR bi DOE pa and LEE voe DOE pa)
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Levodopa is converted to a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of dopamine in the brain.
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The combination of carbidopa and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control. This medication is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication.
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- sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
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This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2014)—Seattle and Los Angeles-based Ad Agency WONGDOODY has hired Dennis Lee as Associate Creative Director. Lee will work out of the Los Angeles office, and will develop creative initiatives for clients including Scion, VIZIO and Epson, working closely with ECD Pam Fujimoto.Read More Permalink
Ad agency WONGDOODY and digital studio World Famous recently completed the new "Cinescape" promotional campaign for the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). The campaign features a :60-second trailer and three :30-seond bumpers directed by Tony Fulgham and Christopher Harrell from World Famous, plus accompanying key art, print, outdoor, online and identity assets. The trailer (below), is screening now in select Seattle theaters, with additional campaign executions rolling out in the build up to SIFF's opening on May 15.Read More Permalink
We recently debuted two new Valentine's Day themed spots for Papa Murphy's International, to promote the chain's "HeartBaker" pizza. With more than 1400 locations, Papa Murphy's is the nation's largest take 'n' bake pizza chain.Read More Permalink
Los Angeles, CA (January 21, 2014)—Ad agency WONGDOODY has hired Pam Fujimoto as Executive Creative Director. Based in the Los Angeles office, Fujimoto will spearhead business development and client creative initiatives; she joins the agency from Creature in Seattle where she served as Creative Director. This move marks Pam's return to WONGDOODY, where she got her start in advertising as an Art Director in 1999.Read More Permalink
WONGDOODY celebrates its 20-year anniversary this month. The company, established as WONGDOODY in Seattle, was co-founded by Tracy Wong and Pat Doody in 1993. The agency employs a staff of over 100 with offices both in Seattle and Los Angeles.Read More Permalink


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Your meeting, conference, training session, reception, summer program will be greatly enhanced by using the beautiful facilities at Regis College. Our campus is also a beautiful place for your wedding ceremony and reception, anniversary, birthday, and engagement parties, bridal showers, as well as your holiday parties. We are centrally located in Weston, Massachusetts, and anxious to help host your next event. Our Conference Director and experienced staff will work with you on all your event details to ensure that your needs are met and that your event runs effectively and successfully. We are dedicated to serving you and exceeding your event expectations!
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Check out my new article on, "Seedbox's The Future Of Fast Anonymous Torrenting".
Lately it seems Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been cutting down on people downloading content from BitTorrent sources. In the past it used to be a big deal with songs, now they have moved onto movies. A couple days ago I received a letter from our ISP explaining that one of the movies I downloaded was having its download activity being watched by the makers of the movie, and that I need to stop downloading copyrighted material, and delete any copyrighted material I have now. I talked around, and it seems that a lot of people have gotten more than one of these notices. So today I'm going to show you the steps I took to help avoid getting in trouble, and help better protect your identity when downloading torrents.
Everything I'm going to talk to you about involves proxies. A proxy is just an alternative path to a source via a provider that keeps you anonymous. So for example instead of going up and telling someone "Hello my name is __ and I'm downloading your movies" , the proxy will do that for you and say "Hello my name is Proxy and I'm downloading your movies for someone who I can't tell you their name". Of course there is a lot of proxies out there, and with the right papers in some countries they can make that proxy reveal who the true downloader is (You), and that is why I use a proxy from Canada. Canada has some of the most strict privacy laws, helping this proxy keep its customers hidden.
BTGuard (Torrent Downloading Proxy)
The proxy I'm using right now is called BTGuard. BTGuard is not a free service but there are no free torrent proxies I know of. It is also important to take note that going through a proxy your download speeds will drop, and if you use a free service to do this good luck downloading at all. With this any downloading I do is now going through a proxy, leaving my identity hidden.
Furk (Torrent Searching)
You should be doing pretty good keeping your identity hidden when it comes to downloading and uploading torrents but what about when we search for them? A lot of ISPs have been blocking torrent search sites and with a proxy you can get passed that. Although it is not required if your ISP is not blocking them, it is still a good idea to use it so your ISP does not know what you are searching for. My favorite service to use is Furk.net. It searches all my favorite torrent sites to include ISOHunt.com and ThePirateBay.
So now you are all proxyed up and ready to start downloading torrents again in complete privacy. Some sources also suggest turning off the seeding features in your torrent client but I DO NOT recommend this as it beats the whole purpose of torrents, and you are already hidden behind your proxy. Like I mentioned before, downloading will be a lot slower now, but just plan your downloads to start over night and/or turn the proxy off when downloading safe content (Just don't forget to turn it back on).
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Willie Mae Nicholson; and six brothers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Annette Nicholson; daughter, Melinda Hardin; son, James Alan (Lisa) Nicholson; grandchildren, Jennifer Hardin (Daniel Emberg), Christopher Hardin, James Benjamin (Rebecca Lynn Dobbins) Hardin, Skylar Nicholson and Duncan Nicholson; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Ray Nicholson and Jimmy (Glenda) Nicholson; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Forestdale Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be held today, Jan. 10, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pocahontas Cemetery in Carbon Hill. Bro. Jack Rollins will preside.
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As the sales manager at AFTCO, Greg Stotesbury has heard plenty of stories of the dangers associated with not adequately protecting your hands when fishing. Unfortunately, one story hits close to home.
Stotesbury's father was fishing off San Diego several years ago with his wife, who had hooked into a big striped marlin. As the fish began tiring boat-side, Stotesbury put on a pair of orange mesh gloves and began wiring the fish.
"Just then, it bolted under the boat," recalls the younger Stotesbury. "The leader tightened around his index and ring finger, and cut them clean off. It happened so fast, he didn't have time to react … and those old gloves just weren't up to the task."
Here's the reality of saltwater fishing: It can be a dangerous game sometimes. Whether wiring big pelagics, handling abrasive gear or simply spending too much time under a damaging sun, anglers must properly protect their hands.
Preparing for Battle
We've all seen — and probably used — the orange mesh gloves Stotesbury described. While these gloves might provide a certain level of protection, they are wholly inadequate when it comes to heavy-duty offshore work.
No one knows more about this subject than Charles Perry. Generally recognized as the top wireman on the planet, Perry has been pulling on huge tunas and marlin from Australia to Madeira and everywhere in between for decades.
"The basic idea," he says, "is that whatever size leader you're using, you use gloves that protect your hands but still offer as much feel as possible."
Big fish and 400-pound leaders? Use heavily padded gloves that allow you to apply the proper amount of pressure needed to turn and lift a big fish, Perry says. Wiring sailfish on a light leader? Scale down the gloves so you can "feel" your quarry, react to its surges and avoid break-offs.
Luckily, anglers can find several good options. While in the old days Perry would battle marlin with custom-made "leather fireplace gloves with padding in the palm's heel," companies such as AFTCO now offer manufactured gloves designed to protect hands in the same fashion.
AFTCO actually consulted Perry when designing its Bluefever Wiremax gloves, which are made with closed-cell EVA foam and Kevlar coating to offer protection against the biggest fish. The company's Release gloves have less padding and are "more of a tactile glove for wiring sailfish, striped and white marlin," says Stotesbury.
Fighting, Gaffing and Fileting
While wiring a massive fish is likely the most intense test you'll ever put your hands through when fishing, it's not the only one. Fighting a big fish with rod and reel can be similarly hard on an angler, especially in an unforgiving offshore environment.
Consider first that your hands will likely become wet with sweat or seawater, which causes slippage, pruning and a greater susceptibility to cuts. Then there's the fact that a rocking boat often leads to banged knuckles on heavy gear. And, of course, if you're latched onto a true beast, you'll be working hard for an extended period of time, which always leads to hand cramps and blistering.
Bottom line: A good pair of gloves makes doing battle much easier and much more comfortable.


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Hiddink out at Turkey; Guus for Spurs?
So Guus Hiddink and Turkey have parted ways after the Turks crashed out of Euro 2012. With Harry likely either with England or in jail by this summer, does this open the door for Guus to make the move to North London? O HAI, I just started a rumor! I should totally write for the Daily Mail.


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- sleeps 6
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This non-smoking unit is on the 2nd floor of Gulfview II Condominium complex and features a diagonal Gulf view from the living room and balcony. This small complex is located on Scenic Gulf Dr in Miramar Beach, close to Destin. The private beach is directly across the street, just a few steps away. There are restaurants within walking distance, the Silver Sands Factory Stores, Destin Commons, WalMart, and many other new stores are within 3 miles. The unit has 1 BR (queen bed) 1 BA with queen sleeper sofa, 2 hall bunks, and a full-sized kitchen.
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Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 10:00 am. Guests may use the pool, beach, and jacuzzi in the case of earlier arrival on the day of check-in. Exceptions to the check-in times may be made depending on availability.
Age requirements - No rentals will be made to those under the age of 25. Someone at least 25 must stay in the condo and be responsible for any damages.
Cancellations - Cancellations must be made 90 days prior to arrival for refund of all fees received less a cancellation fee. For other refunds, please inquire.
Hurricane Warnings - If a hurricane warning is issued for our area during your stay, a refund will be made for any days remaining on your rental agreement if you choose to check-out. If the beginning of your stay is delayed due to a hurricane warning in the area, a refund will be made of any rental fees for nights that you do not stay. If a hurricane warning is issued during your booked time, you may choose to change your dates of stay if the unit is not already booked for the dates you wish to change to. If your date of arrival is delayed due to the unit being damaged by a hurricane, all unused
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Referrals - We have an excellent referral program! For each person you refer who books and stays a week, you will receive a discount of 10% on a week's stay on your next visit (or your second week of your current stay). For example: if 5 people you refer stay a week each, then on your next week, you will receive a 50% discount.
Repeat customers and last-minute rentals (within 2 weeks) will receive a 10% discount rate.
This is a NONSMOKING unit, and pet are NOT allowed.
Trades - We will consider a trade for those who own similar properties in other areas such as Tampa, Florida Keys, mountain areas, Mexico, Carribean islands, etc.
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The unit is equipped with a phone, stereo/CD player, DVD player, 2 TVs, 2 DVD players/1 VCR, alarm clock, stove, oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, toaster, kitchen equipment, linens, iron, and ironing board. Laundry facilities are available right down the hall. Please bring your own beach towels and paper products.
There are two pools (one is heated during cooler months) and a hot tub. Parking is convenient. There is a small club house that can be used free of charge for parties or meetings. There are barbeque grills and bike racks.
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We have recently refurbished the exterior.
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The Destin area has many outdoor activities like fishing, deep-sea fishing, beach, swimming, jet-skiing, hang-gliding, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, camping, biking, water parks (summer only). There are numerous shopping areas and wonderful restaurants in Destin and surrounding areas.
There is a water park in Destin that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, goofy golf, and there are bike and motor scooter rentals on the beach road down the street from the condo.
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- Winter Jan 1 - Mar 3 75 385 750
- Early Spring Mar 3 - Mar 10 79 485
- Spring Break Mar 10 - Apr 14 117 585
- Late Spring Apr 14 - May 27 87 455
- Summer May 26 - Aug 4 156 750
- Late Summer Aug 4 - Sep 8 97 485
- Fall Sep 8 - Oct 27 85 425
- Fall/Winter Oct 27 - Mar 2 75 385 750
Additional fees: $90 final cleaning fee ($100 for monthly rentals), 12% taxes (on rental fee and cleaning fee), and $49 non-refundable insurance or $150 refundable damage deposit.
Discounts for multiple weeks/months. Ask about our last-minute specials if booking within 2 weeks of arrival. Also see our referral program. Repeat customers get 10% discount. Daily or monthly rates are available based on availability.
Minimum rate charge is $150. During spring break and summer we only rent Sat. to Sat., you may stay less than 7 nights, but the weekly rate would still apply, exceptions may be considered for last-minute bookings.
A minimum payment of 25% down is required in the form of a personal check, or online (credit card or bank account) through Pay Pal at the time of booking. The advance payment will be applied towards the total rent due. The balance due must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds until all funds have cleared.


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Friends are like shoes -- and not just because both pals and the perfect pair of pumps can bring you profound joy. Friendship experts agree: Just as your favorite old sneakers aren't perfect for every occasion, neither is every friend. It's crucial to have a colorful assortment of friends -- from comfy to professional -- to match the varied parts of your life.
Says Jessica, 31, of Dix Hills, New York, "When I feel low, I always think, 'Well, I have a friend who is this and a friend who is that -- the super-successful impressive friend, the crazy creative friend, the beyond-loyal friend, the since-seventh-grade friend' -- and it makes me feel better to be able to say, 'I am so good at having friends that I've got them in all different shapes and sizes!'"
Why else are multiple friendships so important? What are some key friendships to foster? And what's the best way to do that when we're always so on the go?
"When we're younger, it's fine to have one or two all-purpose friends," says Marla Paul, author of The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends When You're Not a Kid Anymore (Rodale, 2004). "But as adults, when our lives and needs and interests become more complex, we need a diverse group of friends who cover all of our dimensions."
Just as you can't expect your great black loafers to work with a strappy sundress, you can't expect your single friend to discuss at length the ins and outs of diaper rash. "It's unrealistic to expect one friend to offer everything," says Jan Yager, PhD, author of Who's That Sitting at My Desk? Workship, Friendship, or Foe? (Hannacroix Creek, 2004). "You're drawing on the strengths and benefits that each one offers, not trying to mold someone into something she isn't."
Seeing different friendships for what they are can preserve and prolong them, as Eleanor, 38, of Syracuse, New York, discovered. "I have a dear friend who's great about doing things only a close friend will, like helping me move," she says. But Eleanor found it frustrating to confide in her pal about her single-woman hardships. "I hated her cool, no-nonsense responses -- she'd basically tell me I just needed to 'get over it.' I would think, 'She has no idea what it's like!' But then it hit me -- her very long-term boyfriend became her husband. She actually does have no idea what it's like!"
Since then, Eleanor says, "I've learned to appreciate what we do share: frustrations with work and politics, similar senses of humor. Now I know she's not the one to call about dating blues. I have plenty of other girlfriends who relate to that!"