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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Apple’s Leopard = Microsoft’s Vista?
I came across an article (technically an opinion piece) this morning while reading through Slashdot. The article basically says that Leopard is just as bad as Vista (calls it Leoptard, which I found amusing). Now, I have no problem with … Continue reading
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Verizon Wireless Opens Network, announces plans for 4G
Verizon Wireless, my wireless provider of choice, was all over the news this week with 2 major announcements. On Tuesday, they announced (via Slashdot) that they will be opening up their wireless network. Yes, this is the same company that … Continue reading
Providence Grocery Store News
There’s some new news on the grocery store front in Providence (ok, not entirely new, but I’ve been a bit busy to post much). The old Valueland property on Smith Street in the Smith Hill neighborhood will become an ALDI … Continue reading
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Aventinus Eisbock
As a follow-up to the Aventinus Weizenbock, I decided I needed to try the Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock, an Eisbock. The flavor was much the same, though there was a difference. The water or something was frozen to make the beer stronger … Continue reading
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Left Hand Milk Stout
Back from a Thanksgiving hiatus (3 times over), I had Left Hand’s Milk Stout tonight. A Milk/Sweet Stout, the beer poured a dark ruby brown/black with a 1 finger tan head. The beer smelled of roasted malt and with some … Continue reading
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Young’s Oatmeal Stout
Last night I had Young’s Oatmeal Stout. I wasn’t overly impressed by it, but it was still good and worth trying. Most oatmeal stouts I’ve had tend to be a bit creamy and smooth. This one was a bit on … Continue reading
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Five Flawed Reasons Illegally Downloading Music is Good
When going through my Google alerts today, I came across one for “Phish”, which had little to do with the band and more to do with the state of the record industry and why it’s still bad to be illegally … Continue reading
Left Hand Warrior IPA
After a night of drinking and fun (last night I was at a pre-Thanksgiving party with lots of Great Divide Titan IPA), I decided to have a beer tonight. I opened up my bottle of Left Hand‘s Warrior IPA. This … Continue reading
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Updated: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – Raising Sand (album review)
I picked up this album yesterday and have been listening to it in the car since buying it. This is one of the most beautiful albums I own. The melodies are perfect and the vocals are beautiful. I just love … Continue reading
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Celebrate!
Tonight’s “beer of the night” was Ayinger’s Celebrator Doppelbock. This beer is considered the grand-daddy of Doppelbocks, a true German classic. The beer pours a thick dark brown color with a creamy light tan head. The beer smelled of chocolate … Continue reading