Monthly Archives: April 2008

Pidgin Forked

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Runaway Jim

My favorite IM client for Windows and Linux, Pidgin, has been forked. Reading through Slashdot, I came across an article stating this. I found it quite odd that Pidgin would fork. Anyway, I actually took issue with the “feature” that … Continue reading →

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Rogue Shakespeare Stout

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Tonight, I had Rogue’s Shakespeare Stout.  The beer poured a dark black with a creamy head.  It smelled of dark roasted malts.  The taste was nice and roasted with some bitter chocolate, coffee, and hops flavors.  It tasted and had … Continue reading →

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Southampton Biere de Garde

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Last night, I had Southampton’s Biere de Garde. The beer pours a pale amber/brown color with a huge white head. Lots of tiny carbonation are present. The beer smells kind of dry and grassy with a little fruit. The beer … Continue reading →

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Different, but better, type of review of Ubuntu Linux

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I came across this “review” of Ubuntu Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron this morning.  The reviewer doesn’t go and review it as a Linux user.  Instead, he sits his girlfriend in front of it and has her perform a series of … Continue reading →

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Julian’s

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Runaway Jim

It seems I have yet to write about a new (to me) beer bar right down the street from where I live. Julian’s has always been a hipster bar/hangout to me. Apparently, I was very wrong. The place is a … Continue reading →

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Evolution on Speed

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Runaway Jim

So I may not post a whole lot or really get into a whole lot about stuff related to my major, but I came across an article today from National Geographic about a bunch of lizards transplanted from one island … Continue reading →

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Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I drank my whole 22 oz. bomber of Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA tonight.  The beer pours a pale amber color with a very small, quickly diminishing white head.  Smells of citrus and piny hops.  This beer is one big … Continue reading →

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ProvidencePalate.com

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I stumbled upon ProvidencePalate.com the other day while reading the Daily Dose.  It’s a new site for Providence and RI “foodies”.  I’m not really sure what direction they’re looking to head with the site, though it seems like it might … Continue reading →

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I heart New Haven

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I went to a little conference today at Yale University in New Haven, CT. I grew up in Branford, just outside New Haven. So I’m pretty familiar with the area. I spent Thursday night at my brother’s house and thought … Continue reading →

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Crunch Berries and Mead

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I went to Nikki’s tasting tonight, which was mead, something I’ve never had before and will likely never try again.  I always try everything at least once and this was that once.  Mead is basically honey wine.  It’s high in … Continue reading →

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