Monthly Archives: July 2008

Promoting Public Transit while Promoting Environmentalism

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I came across this great idea while reading through some new blogs.  It’s an advertisement on the sides of buses that promotes the bus as an attack vehicle against global warming.  It’s a no brainer really.  A full bus, or … Continue reading →

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Schedule Posted for Folk Fest

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Runaway Jim

The schedule was posted for the Newport Folk Festival.  I now have to figure out who I want to see.  Perhaps some of you readers know some of the acts and can point me in the right direction. View Schedule … Continue reading →

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Legalize It!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank introduced a bill today that would allow possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana.  He obviously met with some opposition, mostly from Republicans and the DEA (who would lose a big part of their job).  … Continue reading →

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Why Mr. Rogers Was Great

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Runaway Jim

As a kid, I used to watch Mr. Rogers religiously.  I loved the show.  In fact, I still think it’s a great show.  Mental Floss (via CNN) has a nice article with 15 reason why he was the best neighbor.  … Continue reading →

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More Rock Art

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Friday night, it was hot and I wanted something refreshing.  I cracked open my bottle of Rock Art’s Sunny and 75.  It’s classified by BeerAdvocate as a Saison, and that’s exactly what it was (the label said “ale brewed with … Continue reading →

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What is it with music sites and RSS?

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Runaway Jim

The title should be “What is up with music sites and lack of RSS?”  I’m in the process of extending my regular web reading material outside the beer/Providence world and since I do have a thing for music, I was … Continue reading →

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Doherty’s East Ave. Irish Pub

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Susan and I decided to check out Doherty’s East Ave. Irish Pub last night after hearing about it from some our beer buddies and reading some of the reviews on BA.  All I have to say is “Wow!”  The place … Continue reading →

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Infusco, Old Rusty’s Red Rye, and YuleSmith

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Runaway Jim

The past 3 nights I had a bomber.  I shared most of them with Susan (though tonight was all me, which could lead to some typos). Two nights ago, I had Infusco from Rock Art, one of the bombers I … Continue reading →

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I need more reading

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Runaway Jim

I need to read more.  I have a bunch of blogs and other feeds that I read daily through Google Reader (I use that because it’s nicely incorporated into my iGoogle and I get my feeds at any computer).  I’m … Continue reading →

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St. Bridget and Double Dog

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Runaway Jim

Last night I had one of the two beers from Great Divide that I have yet to try, St. Bridget’s Porter.  It’s one of those that I thought was only available at the brewery or in Colorado.  However, after stopping … Continue reading →

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