http://www.bostongeek.com We celebrate all facets of geekiness, including Tech Geek, Science Geek and Gaming Geek... coming to you straight from Boston. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:48:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en aka "Smooth as marble!" Brewery: Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA Brewery Description: Our flagship ale, Stone Pale Ale is our Southern California interpretation of the classic British pale ale style.  Deep amber in color, Stone Pale Ale is robust and full flavored.  A delicate hop aroma is complimented by a rich maltiness.  ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2009/02/10/stone-pale-ale-136/ aka "Sam Adams attempts to answer the call of Southie" Brewery: Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company), Boston, MA Commercial Description: This rich and malty ale originated in Ireland in 1710. It has a deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor from its Pale and Caramel malts. The malt sweetness is balanced by ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2009/01/25/samuel-adams-irish-red-ale-135/ Kaaaaaaaaaahhnnn!!!! http://www.bostongeek.com/2009/01/15/kahn-noonien-sing-1920-2009/ This is either the greatest electronics device ever made or a sure sign that civilization is coming to an end. The Realtouch Virtual Sex system (USB compatible). found via warrenellis http://www.bostongeek.com/2009/01/10/depending-on-your-point-of-view/ aka what a**hole mixed PBR with Killian's and bottled it? Brewery: McSorley's Brewery, Wilkes-Barre, PA (who just happens to be owned by Pabst Brewing Company / G. Heileman Brewing Co.) Brewery Description: We brew McSorley's Ale with carefully malted barley and European style hops to create a light bodied, aromatic, Irish style ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2009/01/09/mcsorleys-ale-134/ A few years ago, inspired in part by the Story of the Christmas Pants, I decided to make Christmas with the Kornfelds a little more interesting. That year, as it happened, I gave everyone either a giftcard or tickets. They received them in an Altoids tin, locked with a miniature padlock, and a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/24/gettin-jiggy-with-christmas/ Majel Barrett-Roddenberry died of leukemia last thursday, December 18th. She portrayed the characters Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek TOS, and Lwaxana Troi in Star Trek TNG. She also provided the computer's voice in all Trek movies and series, except Enterprise. She was the widow of Gene Roddenberry, creator of the Star Trek ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/24/majel-barrett-roddenberry-1932-2008/ The 2009 Boston con season is about to begin! First up is Arisia,  January 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Boskone is up next at the Westin Waterfront, Frebruary 13-15. AnimeBoston will be late this year - not til May 22-24 - at the Hynes. BTW, my inside source at AB assures ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/23/arisia-and-more-coming-up/ Brewery: Pabst Brewing Company/G. Heileman Brewing Company, Texas, USA Brewery Description: "This classic premium lager brew is crafted with a healthy infusion of 6-row barley, plus a unique combination of Pacific domestic and Yugoslavian hops.  Aged at high gravity, PBR is then cellared and then finished to the smooth, robust likeness ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/17/pabst-blue-ribbon-133finally/ Maybe you already know some of these, maybe you don't. Cafe Press is a great source for unique gifts for just about anyone. You can choose from thousands of items that other people have already designed or upload your own designs for a more personal touch. Be sure to consult the product ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/10/geek-shopping-for-kwannukahramas/ Two new posts on the alt site for game reivews concerning my ongoing Descent: Road to Legends campaign: Session3: Why is there a boulder flying at my head? Session 4: RUN AWAY!! RUN AWAY!!! On a different note, there is a very strong chance that you will see a return of Big Remy's ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/12/04/continuing-the-battle-verus-evil-one-week-at-a-time/ Great Stuff! Robot Chicken Star Wars Episode II http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/11/22/more-robot-chicken-star-wars-sketches/ Yeah, yeah, it's been a long while since the last podcast. Not sure how soon we'll be able to get together for a new one, what with the (like it or not) holiday season upon us and all. He're's a few things for you to do in the meantime. Video Games Live concert at ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/11/12/boston-in-brief/ My group and I played the second session of our Descent: Road to Legend campaign the other night.  Here's the write up on the BostonGeek alt site for boardgame reviews. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/10/25/descent-campaign-journal/ Hey all two items: 1) I've started a Descent: Road to Legends campaign with some friends and will be posting a running journal of the game at the BostonGeek alt site for boardgame reviews, Big Remy's Board Game Blog.  Here's the report from the first session. 2) I apologize for the fact ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/10/07/descent-campaign-journal-and-beer-roster-update/ It's my life... It's now or never, I ain't gonna live forever, I just want to live while I'm alive. Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 Production Engineer: Carl "Crazylegs" Reyes Post-production/Editing: Colin "Rock N' Roll" Rego All music composed and recorded by Karl "Captain Damage" Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/29/bostongeek-119/ So I've read a bunch of stuff about 4E, I've got copies of the books to look at and I've talked to a bunch of people from my local game store who have similiar tastes as mine in RPGs. From everything I've seen and read, I was pretty on the fence ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/20/i-think-i-might-be-done-with-dnd/   Arrogant Bastard and Stone Brewery have come to North Carolina and Chapel Hill finally.  This place immediately became less of a hell for me to live in. THANK YOU JESUS! http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/19/praise-the-lord/ Sure, we may not like the look of the production version of the Chevy Volt, but its all about the cool tech underneath the hood, right? Catch a glimpse of what GM has in-store, as they celebrate their 100th by hitting the embedded video at about 8:30 am EDT (pre-recorded, introductory ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/15/gms-100th-b-day-global-broadcast-bash/ Dragon*Con post-mortem. Drove down. Drove back. Atlanta. Now let us never speak of the shortcut again. Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 Production Engineer: Carl "Crazylegs" Reyes Post-production/Editing: Colin "Rock N' Roll" Rego All music composed and recorded by Karl "Captain Damage" Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/10/bostongeek-118/ A new boardgame review, this time of the card game Saga, is up on the alt BG Boardgame review site. Come and take a look! http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/09/more-boardgame-goodness/ The-other-Carl, Colin and I were were there to witness the incredible spectacle that is Dragon*con. I'm trying to figure out how to describe how amazing it is and find myself coming up short. It isn't just a science fiction convention, it isn't just a big sf/fantasy/gaming convention, it's freaking huge. ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/09/02/dragoncon-was-teh-awesome/ You'll recall podcast 117 we talked about the Sweet On Geeks dating service. They have another singles night scheduled for Saturday, September 6th, at 7pm at Pandemonium Books in Cambridge. There will be free pizza and lots of gaming as well as a beverage going by the name G33K B33R. Check it out! http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/26/sweet-on-geeks-night/ So, as some of you may have heard,  BostonGeek is heading down to DragonCon.  And, being incredibly adventurous (and, possibly stupid), we have decided to drive on down to Atlanta.  If you are curious where BostonGeek might be, you can follow our travels on our Twitter page: twitter.com/bostongeek My Dash GPS will ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/26/dragoncon-travel-updates/ Hey all, a new blog post on the BG alt site for boardgames.  A review of the Descent expansion The Well of Darkness. Don't forget to go visit the BostonGeek store at Cafe Press! http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/25/descent-the-well-of-darkness/ Quick! Go to http://www.cafepress.com/bostongeek and buy a BostonGeek t-shirt or thong; a Remy is Right beer stein; a Science is Like Sex spaghetti tank and much more! All the other fashion plates are doing it, what are you waiting for? http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/24/bostongeek-store-now-open/ Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description: "A hop lover's delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color." Brew Style: American ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/22/saranac-india-pale-ale-132/ Meet Emily. She's a pretty brunette I'd sorely like to plow 'til next July. Only one problem. Emily isn't real. She's an animation. Not motion-capture, mind you. Animation. As in, the face is photorealistically built from scratch by software that uses an actor's performance and ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/22/and-someday-there-will-be-more-schwarzenegger-movies/ Spoiler alert! you all know how much I hate hearing details of a movie I haven't seen so this is your warning! First off, let me say that I saw The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor when I was hanging with some friends and we needed to kill a couple of hours. And ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/11/the-new-mummy-movie-sucks/ From xkcd http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/11/i-almost-had-this-experience-with-google-maps-this-weekend/ Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description:"Our classic German lager has a perfect balance of caramel malt sweetness. Look for a rich, amber color and medium body." Brew Style:German Amber/Vienna, 5.5% ABV Recommended Glassware: Lager, Flute, Pilsner, Dimpled mug, Stein The Ugly Truth: Well, back again with the 2nd to last bottle of ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/05/saranac-adirondack-lager-131/ So as we all know, Schlitz is one of the greatest beers on the planet.  How do we know?  Well...cause I've said so that's how we know. But just when you thought things couldn't get any better, they are.  Pabst Brewing Company, owners of Schlitz, are going back to the original ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/08/04/a-return-to-the-glory-days-ofschlitz/ One 'cast to rule them all, One cast to find them. One cast to bring them all, and in the darkness... bind them. Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 Production Engineer: Carl "Crazylegs" Reyes Post-production/Editing: Colin "Rock N' Roll" Rego All music composed and recorded by Karl "Captain Damage" Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/25/bostongeek-117/ Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description: "A beer that would make the English jealous! This true English Pale Ale is rich and fruity, yet finishes crisp. You'll love the copper amber color and medium body." Brew Style: English Pale Ale, 5.50% ABV Recommended Glassware: English pint The Ugly Truth: Alright, four beers ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/23/saranac-pale-ale-130/ A new post on Big Remy's Board Game Reviews, the game board alt blog for BostonGeek. My first experience with owning Descent: Journeys in the Dark How's that site upgrade coming? http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/23/more-board-game-goodness/ Internet Rule #34 states that pornography or sexually related material exists for any conceivable subject. (Source) This is also known as the Greater Internet Fetish Theory, and was made hilarious by an XKCD comic. In simplest terms, if you can think of it, the internet has it. Not sure I buy ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/17/internet-rule-34/ (This may not be new news to some of you. I just found out about it today because my friends were sheltering me.) Don S. Davis who portrayed General George Hammond on Stargate SG1, died June 29th of a heart attack. There are many "geeky" titles among his extensive list of film and TV credits, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/15/hammond-of-texas-1942-2008/ I've put up a new game review at Big Remy's Board Game Blog, a review of the card game The Red Dragon Inn.  Here's a piece of it, so head on over to read the whole thing. The Premise: The Red Dragon Inn, published by Slugfest Games, can best be described ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/15/the-red-dragon-inn/ Brewery: Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description: "A beer lover's dream! This classic irish stout and amber lager blend is malty, yet pleasantly bitter with many complex flavor notes. Look for a deep brown-black color and full-body" Brew Style: Black and Tan (in this case, a stout and an amber), 5.40% ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/13/saranac-black-and-tan-129/ We were supposed to get together today to record podcast #117. Supposed to but didn't. Why? Because one of the -not-me- members of the BostonGeek podcasting team decided he'd rather jump out of an airplane and fight the wildfires in California... no wait, it wasn't firejumping... it was that other ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/13/one-of-the-geekiest-excuses-i-ever-heard/ As a side project that will hopefully become mainstream once the new site goes online (...Colin...), I'm going to start doing reviews of board games.  I'm doing this for two reasons. 1) I've been playing a lot of new board games since joining a gaming group at a local gaming store ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/13/board-game-reviews-on-bostongeek/ So, not only were PS3 owners subjected to a firmware update disaster, but early Dash Express adopters who recently downloaded and installed the JUN08 system update might experience constant rebooting after applying the update.  The kicker:  the only way to fix it is to have your device replaced.  Thankfully, the ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/10/another-firmware-update-another-brick/ Alright, my stimulus check is coming in finally and I've been granted $100 to go play with.  For a married guy with 2 kids, this is a gold mine.  However, I'm facing a problem in that I don't know what to buy.  My options are: 1) Descent: Journey into the Dark ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/08/oh-the-indecision/ Transcript of an IM Conversation between my friend Dave and me. It's funny. Really. (2:23:19 PM) Carl Reyes: saw 'Wanted'... good flick (2:23:28 PM) Carl Reyes: very loosely based on the comic (which I have yet to read) (2:25:14 PM) Dave @ GTalk: yeah, apparently the only thing that they brought ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/07/how-movie-and-tv-reviews-should-be-done/ America! FUCK YEAH! Coming again, to save the mother fucking day yeah! America, FUCK YEAH! Freedom is the only way yeah! Terrorists, your game is through, cause now you have to answer to America! FUCK YEAH! So lick my butt and suck on my balls! America! FUCK YEAH! What you going ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/07/bostongeek-116/ Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description: (from site) "A Bavarian black beer with distinctive carmel malt sweetness and rich creamy trademark head. Flavorful, yet smooth; it is very drinkable!" Brew Style:Schwarzbier, 5.3% ABV Recommended Glassware: Flute, pilsner glass The Ugly Truth: Alright, slowly getting back on track with writing reviews.  Saranac ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/01/saranac-black-forest/ In (just) two short/long weeks, we will get our first taste of the latest Joss Whedon Joint.  I am not really sure what to make of Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog.  But, I will certainly have my computer all gassed up and ready to go on July 15th when the first ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/01/two-horrible-weeks-we-must-wait/ Well, you sure did make a fuss over Netflix dropping the Profiles feature about two weeks ago.  So much so that Netflix has admitted it was a tad hasty in that decision and has brought the feature back.  From the email that Netflix sent to subscribers yesterday: "You spoke, and we ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/07/01/when-the-people-talk-netflix-listens/ Blame Colin for this.... "Me? I'm scared of everything. I'm scared of what I saw, I'm scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life... the way I feel when ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/30/bostongeek-115/ Brewery: The Matt Brewing Company, Utica, NY Brewery Description: (from site) This Brown Ale is brewed with American malt and hops, and traditional ale yeast. Look for a sweet, chocolaty taste, with balanced bitterness resulting in a full flavored but smoothly drinkable beer. Brew Style: American Brown Ale, 6.0% ABV Recommended Glassware: English ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/25/saranac-brown-ale-127/ Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, Cocksucker, Motherfucker... George Carlin May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008 That is so _not_ Tit. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/23/awwww/ Colin just bought a Sony Playstation 3. He purchased it, ostensibly, as a way to acquire a supposedly 'future-proofed' Blu-Ray player at a reasonable price. I say he's full of it. Of course, he had incentive. Thanks to a promotion from everyone's most-loathed big-box retailer, his final cost ended up ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/20/another-one-goes-to-the-dark-side/ Behold, for unto thee I doth giveth my mighty wisdom. (If you're a chick, you can have something else mighty.) Actually it's our wisdom. No, really! Look for it, it's in there. We'll wait... No? Hrm. Well then ask yourself this, Neo... is the wisdom lacking, or ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/19/bostongeek-114/ Oh, lordie! I done did it now! I has posted the podcast late. No really. This is all my fault. Unconscionable, really. Inexcusible. I mean it. As I sit here, flaggelating myself with an actual cat-o-nine-tails, I am reminded of just how incredibly painful a cat-o-nine-tails ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/19/bostongeek-113/ Apparently, ancient Romans understood geekiness. Roman Glass Gaming Die Dated circa 2nd century A.D. I love this part: Lot Notes: Several polyhedra in various materials with similar symbols are known from the Roman period. Modern scholarship has not yet established the game for which these dice were used. Several polyhedra? A ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/13/for-dd-2000th-edition/ Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Delaware, USA Brewery Description: "A deep, mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar, green raisins, and Belgian-style yeast. As complex as a fine, red wine. Voted "American Beer of the Year" in January 2000 by Malt Advocate Magazine." Brew Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 8.0% ABV Recommended Glassware: Goblet, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/12/dogfish-head-raison-detre-126/ Is it the number of the podcast, or how fast you can go in a 2002 Hyundai XG350L on Interstate 90 heading eastbound before you lose your nerve? Of course... 112 is 1, 1, and 2... and 2-1-1=0... so maybe this podcast will disappear into nullspace. Or something. Any comments or ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/03/bostongeek-112/ No, Locke won't throw a knife at you. Sayid won't snap your fool neck, Sawyer won't give you the squinty eye and call you a nickname, and Jack won't just stand there and cry impotently. But you'll get three castaways you wouldn't mind being alone on an island with, I ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/06/02/bostongeek-108-4-8-15-16-23-42/ It's Episode #111. It's audio-only. You might ask what happened to Episodes 108-110, or what happened to the video. You might ask that. maybe you get into an 'accident'. Oops, you fell... several times... Maybe then you don't ask so many questions. Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/05/21/bostongeek-111/ Brewery: Cervejaria Sul Brasileira, Brazil Brewery Description: An opaque, full-bodied black lager with mild bitterness. Extravagant treacle and anise aromas. Rich and creamy, well balanced sweet notes and hints of ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/05/14/xingu-black-beer-125/ Yeah, that's me. The first guy. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/05/07/ahem/ Brewery: Bières de Chimay (Abbaye Notre Dame de Scourmont), Belgium Brewery Description: Named Cinq Cents in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, this beer with its typical golden colour, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterised by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/05/06/chimay-white-124/ One would think we'd be better at posting these regularly. Obviously the answer to the question "How many brains does it take to keep a podcast going?" is greater than "three." Well, two-and-a-half, really. My brain is mostly non-functioning due to the alternating scenes of cute furry animals dancing ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/04/30/bostongeek-107/ Brewery: Anchor Brewing Company, San Fransisco, CA Brewery Description: "San Francisco's famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/04/19/anchor-steam-beer-123/ Brewery: Appalachian Brewing Company, Camp Hill, PA Brewery Description: "The Dortmunder-Export style of beer was developed in Westfalen, Germany, and is a classic light lager with great character. This style boasts a light golden blonde color and exhibits a moderate hop palate. The finish of our Mountain Lager is rich yet ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/04/10/appalachian-brewing-company-mountain-lager-122/ Looks like BostonGeek is headed to DragonCon this year.  Registrations have been made, postcards received, hotel rooms booked (the Sheraton, so invite us to the _good_ parties).  Unless there is an act of God (or other such omnipotent being), we'll be seeing you in, as the young kids say, Hot-lanta. ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/04/10/so-it-shall-be-written/ Actor Charlton Heston died Saturday night. Though often thought of as strongly conservative, he starred in a number of science fiction classics that were at the time considered rather edgy and were critical of conservative ideologies, most notably Planet of the Apes (1968), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/04/06/col-george-taylor-1924-3980-or-maybe-3955/ Brewery: Brouwerij Bosteels, Buggenhout, Belgium Brewery Description: "Subtlety in a bottle. Refreshing as an aperitif And just as fuli of flavour and rich in aroma as a beer from heaven. That’s DeuS. A magnificent symbiosis of brewing a beer and creating a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/30/deus-burt-des-flanders-121/ DeuS Worth...every...bloody...freakin'...penny. Review will be up Thursday or Friday ---------------- Now playing: Bella Morte - Legend via FoxyTunes http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/26/i-spent-28-on-a-bottle-of-beer/ Brewery: Latrobe Brewing Company (now Anheuser-Busch), PA Brewery Description: "Ingredients: Water, malt, rice, hops, corn, brewers yeast. From the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe we tender this premium beer for your enjoyment, as a tribute to your good taste. It comes from the mountain springs to you." Brew Style: American Macro Lager, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/26/rolling-rock-extra-pale-ale-120/ Here's a tip: Anime Boston is freaking HUGE! Register online ahead of time or you'll be waiting five - yeah, five, maybe six - hours to register at the door. I was kinda on the fence about waiting that long to get in myself - I was expecting to spend ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/23/cosplay-chicks-everywhere-and-dudes-too/ Brewery: Schlitz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI Brewery Description:  "Our flavorful non-alcoholic beer for those moments when you want the taste of America' best tasting beer without the alcohol content." Brew Style: Low Alcohol Beer, 0.5% ABV Recommended Glassware: English pint, Shaker, Pilsner The Ugly Truth: This one will be short and sweet again.   ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/19/old-milwaukee-non-alcoholic-119/ Author Arthur C Clarke died today at his home in Sri Lanka. He was 90 years old. More here. Best known as the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, he wrote on a number of subjects and is credited as the inventor of the geosynchronous satelite. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/19/arthur-c-clarke-1917-2008/ Dear Buddha, It isn't all that often that I write to you. I hope you aren't offended. But, you see, when things are going pretty well for me... well, you know. The thing is, I need to ask you for a favor. Please Mr. Buddha, do not let Troy ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/18/dear-buddha/ No go forth, use your God given and timely coincidence of the fact it is also Evacuation Day in Massachusetts to go get cop sluggin' drunk. This sadly marks the 3rd year I've missed St. Patty's in Boston and the annual Dropkick Murphys show. So here's a DKM ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/17/happy-st-patricks-day/ Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Pi Day. So, go home and eat Pi(e). http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/14/happy-pi-day-2/ Brewery: The Fort Collins Brewery, Fort Collins, CO Brewery Description: "Chocolate malt and roasted barley provide the dark color and fully body of chocolate stout. A phenomenal taste with unmistakable toasty accents, a luxurious mouthfeel and a seductive finish. A classic you should never be without." Brew Style: American Stout, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/13/fort-collins-chocolate-stout-118/ Brewery: Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY Brewery Description: "As you pour this rich golden ale into your glass, consider your surroundings. Are you in a restaurant? Outside on the deck? Is it hot and humid? Cold and brisk? Take a drink. Feel the way Hennepin is bright and lively in your mouth ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/10/hennepin-117/ Semper ubi sub ubi. [display_podcast] [flashvideo filename=wp-content/podcast/BG_Ep106_flash.flv /] Download this video Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 Production Engineer: Carl "Crazylegs" Reyes Post-production/Editing: Colin "Rock N' Roll" Rego All music composed and recorded by Karl Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/10/bostongeek-106/ Some frontpage goodness on Boston.com. Not only are they giving props to local blogs but they featured a link to your favorite Boston blog (I hope you are thinking BostonGeek!). Thanks Boston.com! http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/06/extra-extra/ Brewery: Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg, PA Brewery Description: This flavorful sweet ale has a smooth malt finish balanced against a light hop flavor. This beer is very quaffable and has become a brewpub favorite throughout the United States. "Jolly Scot" was a famed local beer produced by R.H. Graupners Brewery that was ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/06/jolly-scot-scottish-style-ale-116/ Gary Gygax, creator of Dungeons and Dragons died Tuesday morning at age 69, at his home in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. More here. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/04/gary-gygax-died-today/ CBS, in their most kind benevolence, has put up all three seasons of the original Star Trek (TOS for the real geeks) for streaming video! HERE It's a great time to be alive. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/03/01/get-your-trek/ I know, present a horrible picture.  But I just watched a supposedly MySpace exclusive Iron Man trailer.  Now, next to Batman, Iron Man is by far my favorite comic book superhero.  I used to be big into robots when I was a kid, so Iron Man was the ultimate dream. On ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/29/i-am-now-giddy-with-excitement/ I'm in between a number of things right now, so I haven't had time to write up a beer review. I didn't want to leave the masses hungry for beer related posts, so here is my recipe for Guinness White Wheat Bread if you care to give it a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/26/not-a-beer-review-but-beer-related/ Wait, we don't have any delegates? [display_podcast] [flashvideo filename=wp-content/podcast/BostonGeek_105a.flv /] Download this video Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 All music composed and recorded by Karl Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/22/bostongeek-105/ Please, please, somebody tell me that Boskone was fun on Saturday (2/16/08). Colin and I checked it out on Sunday (2/17) and frankly it was pretty lame. Nothing much going on, only one fan/attendant was in costume, not even many cool vendors. Walking by the bar when there was supposed ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/17/boskone-boringkone/ Brewery: Stone Brewery, Escondido, CA Brewery Description: "Stone Smoked Porter is dark, rich and complicated. A porter is substantially darker than a pale ale, but not as black or opaque as a stout. Our Stone Smoked Porter has a captivatingly deep mahogany color, complimented by silky dark tan head. ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/15/stone-smoked-porter-115/ Don't forget folks, tomorrow February 15th is the 16th Annual Great Guinness Toast. So go find a bar that's participating and raise a pint. ---------------- Now playing: Mustard Plug - Thigh High Nylons via FoxyTunes http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/14/the-great-guinness-toast/ Looks like the Natick Public Schools website was the subject of some cyber vandalism earlier today: The site seems to be back to normal. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/09/defaced/ Brewery: Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont, CO Brewery Description: "Strong roasted malt and coffee flavors build the foundation of this classic cream stout.  The addition of milk sugar mellows the intense roastiness and gives this beer the most incredibly creamy mouth feel." Brew Style: Milk Stout, 5.2% ABV Recommended Glassware: English pint, Stein, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/09/left-hand-brewing-company-milk-stout-114/ Britney Spears may have been drugged by her manager, but we do it all to ourselves. [display_podcast] [flashvideo filename=wp-content/podcast/BostonGeek_104.flv /] Download this video Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 All music composed and recorded by Karl Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/06/bostongeek-104/ 103 reasons to listen to us in the morning on your ride into work... [display_podcast] [flashvideo filename=wp-content/podcast/BostonGeek_103.flv /] Download this video Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 All music composed and recorded by Karl Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/06/bostongeek-103/ A recent article in the Boston Globe points to Books That Make You Dumb, which correlates "favorite books" lists from Facebook with SAT scores. While drawing such a correlation is probably a bit of a stretch, it is interesting to see what smart- or less-smart people tend to identify as ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/03/quick-put-down-that-bible-and-pick-up-atlas-shrugged-before-you-turn-stupid/ Brewery: Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Easton, PA Brewery Description: "Merry Monks' Ale is a Belgian style Abby Trippel without limitation. This style was created by Trappist Monks in Belgium over 500 years ago. To be true to the style, Merry Monks' Ale is bottle conditioned. This means we add a bit ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/02/01/weyerbacher-merry-monks-113/ This was a triumph. I'm making a note here... Ah, screw it. We're back. Back like a motherf$&%er . Until we run out of cake. [display_podcast] [flashvideo filename=wp-content/podcast/BostonGeek_102.flv /] Download this video Any comments or suggestions? Email: Colin, Carl, Captain Damage Skype: bostongeek Voice: 1.617.418.4113 All music composed and recorded by Karl Kornfeld. http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/30/bostongeek-102/ Brewery: Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY Brewery Description: Named after a Brussels bar made famous as the starting point for bicycle and pigeon races, our Rare Vos Amber Ale is also a great place to begin your virtual taste test. As you pour, you'll notice the beautiful coppery-amber color and the rich ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/25/ommegang-rare-vos-112/ Brewery: The Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery, Farmville, NC Brewery Description: "The Duck-Rabbit Baltic Porter is deep, rich and velvety soft. A full blooded roasty character is balanced by complex alcohol notes. Strong (9% alcohol by volume) yet unfailingly subtle, this special brew warrants sipping and savoring." Brew Style: Baltic Porter, 9.0% ABV Recommended ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/18/duck-rabbit-baltic-porter-111/ Some miscellaneous stats for you: Number of beers reviewed: 110 Number of Styles Obtained: 55/101 Number of beers receiving a 1 Bottle Cap Rating: 3 Number of beers receiving a 10 Bottle Cap Rating: 10 http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/14/current-beer-roster-stats/ Brewery: Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Boston, MA Brewery Description: "Yes, we're a little obsessed with hops. Every autumn for over twenty years, Jim Koch has traveled to one of the oldest hop-growing regions in the world, the Hallertau region of Bavaria in Germany, to hand-select Noble Bavarian hops, including ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/12/samuel-adams-hallertau-imperial-pilsner-110/ I heard about this via Wil Wheaton's blog WWdN: In Exile. Star Trek: The Tour. A chance to go and see a ton of Trek sets, information, gear and interactive exhibits. Even if I have to battle a Gorn with nothing but a spork as a weapon to get ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/09/there-is-no-fing-way-im-not-going-to-this/ Lots of cons coming to the Boston area soon! Two coming up this month: Arisa on January 18-21 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge; and VeriCon a week later at Harvard University on the 25th to the 27th. Next month there's Boskone at the Wesitn Waterfront on February 15-17. And looking ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/09/boston-scifi-cons/ Brewery:  Brewery Ommegang, Copperstown, NY Brewery Description: "High, white, fluffy summer clouds. A soft breeze through a citrus grove. A heavenly bite of orange chiffon cake. All of these come to your mind as you lift our pale golden wheat ale to your lips. It's so soft, so light on your ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/06/ommegang-witte-109/ 2 days into the new year, the Trojan.Vundo virus slipped through my firewall and antivirus software and taints me.  I've spent the last 2 days trying to get rid of it by every means open to me, but no luck.  So now on top of being hellishly sick for the ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2008/01/04/2008-can-go-fk-itself/ Another year has come and gone, and with it a whole bunch of beer reviews.  I've been working the "A new beer each week" angle for almost 2 years now and I've had a lot of fun doing it.  I've learned a lot so far.  Here are a few highlights: 1)  ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/28/the-beer-roster-evolves/ Forgive me if I am not full of holiday cheer. I may end up filling myself with plenty of eggnog though. Eh, screw it... maybe I should do straight bourbon. Oh, and also forgive me if Episode #102 isn't posted soon, or maybe ever. You see, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/23/tis-the-season/ Brewery: The Shipyard Brewery, Portland, ME (USA distribution) OR Ringwood (Marston plc), Ringwood, Hampshire, England (UK distribution) Brewery Description (put together from the Ringwood site): "Ringwood's strongest beer was first brewed in late 1979 without a name, but a competition in the local press inspired Joe Leedham from Broadstone, Dorset to ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/20/ringwood-old-thumper-108/ Found this via Warren Ellis: Its called MyMiniCity, and its basically a web based lite version of Sim City where it grows by having people visit it.  So do me a favor and visit RemY Town, where the primary industry will be the brewing of beer with the potential to expand ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/19/remy-town/ So in the upcoming weeks, a new feature will hopefully be coming to BostonGeek.  I say hopefully because it relies on me getting off my ass and doing it.  BostonGeek has geek stuff about computers, tech, beer, video and PC games, board games but there are other levels of geekiness ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/18/book-reviews/ Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but this podcast episode is mighty ... umm... idiotic. We have creationist idiots, idiots in congress, and dinosaurs. Ya, Mr. Dinosaur, I am calling you an idiot for going extinct. You got a problem? And, as usual, Boston In Brief is filled ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/18/bostongeek-101/  Weee're back! No, seriously. Our 'one week off' turned into like... three... all because we are in the middle of 'enhancing' your experience. Enhancing like a mofo. This is Episode 100. It's audio, but there's a link to the video. It's big, so, you know, download it to ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/10/bostongeek-podcast-episode-100/ Brewery: Hepworth, Horsham, West Sussex, England Brewery Description: Looking forward to a depressing holiday? Here is liquid consolation. This 8% bittersweet chocolate stout is the best you could hope for in these dark times. Come to think of it, considering how bad you’ve been this year, this little coal-black gem is ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/10/lump-of-coal-107/ Brewery: Boston Beer Company (aka Samuel Adams), Boston, MA Brewery Description: "Sam Adams Light® is not just a lighter version of our Samuel Adams Boston Lager® but rather the culmination of over two years of tireless research and brewing trials to create a flavorful Light beer. And it has proved to ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/05/sam-adams-light-106/ Brewery: Boston Beer Company (aka Samuel Adams), Boston, MA Brewery Description: The first thing one notices in a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is its color: the deep brown of winter. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger which blends ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/12/03/samuel-adams-winter-lager-105/ I just came to the horrible realization that its been 3 weeks since I put up a beer review.  My apologies to the loyal few.  On the tap we have: Sam Adam's Winter Lager Sam Adam's Light (go screw Miller) Stone Imperial Stout ABC Mountain Lager ABC Jolly Scot Scottish Ale Ridgeway Lump of Coal Ringwood Old ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/11/30/holy-sht/ "Ninety-nine red balloons go by..." It's episode 99, and it's posted late. I've been busy, so busy. Also, Episode 100 will be delayed until next weekend, so that we have time to finish our re-tooling and bring the usual quality you expect from us. On the Geek Top Three, domo ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/11/15/bostongeek-podcast-episode-99/ Brewery: Saranac (Matt Brewing Company), Utica, NY Brewery Description: "Saranac Octoberfest is a med-bodied, copper colored lager. It's rich, malty taste is subtly balanced by Saaz and Tettnang hops. The beer is aged slowly in the tradition of the Octoberfest beers of Munich." Brew Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen, 5.4% ABV Recommended Glassware: Lager glass The ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/11/07/saranac-octoberfest-104/ Amidst the beer and nuts-on-chin action, we discover that beer is a great sports drink, there is now wedgie-proof underwear, and a school will open for Jedi knights. On Boston in Brief, enjoy a beer with Jim CookKoch, Comics Come Home, and Shaolin Monks will KICK YOUR ASS!!! -- at the ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/11/06/bostongeek-podcast-episode-98/ Brewery: Buzzards Bay Brewery, Westport, MA Brewery Description: "This beer’s looks are deceiving! It may look like a stout, but your first sip will tell you otherwise. Brewed in the German easy-drinking tradition, our Black Lager may look dark, but it tastes clean, crisp and ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/11/05/buzzards-bay-black-lager-103/ This week, we're resigned to discussing Comcast not only throttling traffic to customers, but then lying about it, then getting caught lying, then admitting it... sort of. Congress might step in. Also, we discuss a service that will fake excuse noted for you, and Leopard leaps lion-like into ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/30/bostongeek-podcast-episode-97/ Enhance your calm and enjoy joy-joy feelings of mellow greetings and salutations, as this week it's revealed that Dumbledore is 'teh mr. gay', Apple to release the iPhone SDK, and Apple drops the price on un-DRM-ified music to 99 cents per track. As a supplement, we discuss vending machine disguises ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/23/bostongeek-podcast-episode-96/ Brewery: Saranac Brewery (Matt Brewing Company), Utica, NY Brewery Description: "Saranac Pumpkin Ale is brewed with Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Ginger and Vanilla. Look for a full-body and amber color. We're sure you'll enjoy this special brew!" Brew Style: Herb Beer, 5.4% ABV Recommended Glassware: Lager glass, Tumbler The Ugly Truth: New work schedule ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/18/saranac-pumpkin-ale-102/ Bungie jumps from Microsoft, another competitor to iTunes, a Universal competitor (ha...ha), Dell gets sued for- get this- crappy customer service. On Boston-in-Brief, a shockingly good time at the Chevy Volt press event; sweet, sweet chocolate at the Langham Hotel in Boston; and have some Cake with your chocolate. Download Any comments or ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/15/bostongeek-podcast-episode-95/ "That's that tasty Hawaiian burger joint!" My ass was barely off the plane, and we recorded. We love you that much. This week on the Geek Top Three, we discuss artificial life , brain-eating amoebae and toxoplasmosis, and California's own government websites get shut down. On Boston in Brief, there's a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/12/bostongeek-podcast-episode-94/ Alright, for some reason I decided to start a Twitter account.  No idea why.  I blame Warren Ellis. It will probably be boring and pointless. ---------------- Now playing: Goldfinger - Counting The Days via FoxyTunes http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/10/because-i-can/ Okay, Carl was out of town on vacation last week so we skipped a week - again - and he just got back last night (Monday). We did record late last night, but my own catastrophe-du-jour is causing a delay in the editing. It should be up in another day ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/09/wheres-the-freakin-podcast/ Brewery: Buzzards Bay Brewing, Westport, MA Brewery Description: The Buzzard Pilsner is brewed with Pale and Vienna malts and is generously hopped with both Hallertauer and Saaz hops to produce a crisp, hoppy beer. Our Pilsner is an ideal compliment to oysters, a seafood dinner, backyard ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/08/buzzards-bay-pilsner-101/ Walking in to Dropkick Murphys' Barroom Hero, Big Remy takes the podium. My fellow beer drinkers, we have arrived at a momentous time in our history and the history of Boston Geek. Beer Review #100 has finally been achieved. It has taken many hard and grueling sacrifices to reach ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/06/the-top-5-best-and-worst-beers-51-100/ Brewery: Samuel Smith, Yorkshire, England Brewery Description: Originally a drink for lactating mothers, oatmeal stout was described as nutritional on early labels. Oats are in the same family as barley, and a small addition yields great flavor. Popular in the late 1800’s, the last oatmeal stout was brewed before the First ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/10/01/samuel-smith-oatmeal-stout-100/ Got the last shipment from my Beer of the Month Club.  Contained in this glowing package of joy: Saranac Pumpkin Ale (Saranac) Saranac Octoberfest (Saranac) Jolly Scot Scottish Ale (Appalachian Brewing Company) Mountain Lager (Appalachian Brewing Company) Going to try and get the Pumpkin and Octoberfest out quick since I do believe those are both ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/26/the-beer-man-comethagainsadly-for-the-last-time/ Brewery: Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brewery Description: "In the words of our President and founding father, Russ Klisch, "Klisch Pilsner is a meat and potatoes beer," meaning that though there are no darker specialty grains used to influence the color or texture of this beer, it is nonetheless a full-bodied satisfying ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/26/lakefront-kilsch-pilsner-99/ Ra-ra-ra, siss-boom-ba! This week, the Geek Lords discuss South-American alien illness (not Mexicans), rumors of Woz and the D-List, and MediaDefender gets pwned. On Boston in Brief, a real Fluff story, a colossally stupid bitch walks into Logan Airport with a blinking circuit board and a pile of play-doh, the Ipswich Ale ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/24/bostongeek-podcast-episode-93/ Check-check... check... I need a sound check here... We got console sales numbers galore! We offer you Apple antics and fanboy madness, and paraplegic bees threaten our honey supply. Also an update to mega-mega spiderweb in Texas. On Boston in Brief, CollegeFest 2007, Nikki Sixx is coming to Boston (so call out ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/19/bostongeek-podcast-episode-91-2/ Brewery: Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brewery Description: "The rich amber color and caramel flavor of this beer are derived from the generous amount of caramel malt in our recipe, with just a dash of roasted unmalted barley for a subtle toasted flavor in the background. The sweetness, body, and mouth feel ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/13/riverwest-stein-beer-98/ Some say that if you let something go, and it comes back... it was meant to be. Well, how about recording a podcast? Well, this week's podcast won't ever come back (or something). Due to unforseen circumstances, we won't be releasing this week's 'cast. Funny, it ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/11/wasnt-meant-to-be/ I'm a sucker for new tech, I freely admit. But I also have a hard time letting go of something I once paid cold cash for. A little over two years ago, I purchased a 20-gig 4th-gen iPod for my (then) fiancee's birthday. It lasted about a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/07/save-an-ipod-its-green-and-saves-green/ Brewery: Dock Street Brewery, Philadelphia, PA Brewery Description: "Dock Street Illuminator Double Bock is Brewed from the finest barley malts, German Tettnang and Hallertau hops, brewers yeast and pure water. It is distinguished by its round malty palate, complimented by tangy hop overtones. Be sure to admire the dense rocky head ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/05/dock-street-illuminator-97/ Trip the light fantastic with this week's episode, where we discuss recursive copyright infringement and Viacom, Apple kicks NBC to the curb... but NBC totally broke up with her first, and everything's bigger in Texas, including the massive spider webs. On Boston-in-Brief, Freezepop comes back to Boston and is featured in ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/05/bostongeek-podcast-episode-91/ Let's all raise a glass of bloodwine (or prune juice), and a shout of "Qapla'!" for VarkNa B'traughH, of Lowell, Mass, winner of the Miss Klingon Empire pageant at DragonCon, this past Labor Day weekend. A short blurb on the pageant is on Daily Dragon. The Clan B'traighH website is here. http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/09/04/local-heroine/ Famed beer critic and writer Michael Jackson was found dead Thursday. This is a huge loss to the world of beer. While I didn't always agree with what he wrote, he was probably the most knowledgable man in the world about beer, Belgiums in particular. So in ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/31/raise-a-pint-in-memorial/ Brewery: Shipyard Brewing Company, Portland, ME Brewery Description: "This light copper single hop India Pale Ale is brewed only with the Fuggles hops. It has a smooth, dry, and crisp flavor with floral aroma and apple plum palate." Brew Style: India Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV Recommended Glassware: Shaker, Tulip The Ugly Truth: "Oh ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/29/shipyard-fuggles-ipa-96/ The temps are climbing as we come back from a week off with Episode 90. This week, those crazy Brits are at it again with GPS tagging of their children, Sony PS3 DVR coming to Europe, and Batboy needs to get his resume together. On Boston in Brief, ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/28/bostongeek-podcast-episode-90/ Brewery:The Shipyard Brewery, Portland, ME Brewery Description: "The Shipyard Brewing Company's flagship beer, is a full bodied ale, with a hint of sweetness up front, a subtle and distinctive hope taste, and a very clean and traditional finish." Brew Style: Golden Ale, 5.1% ABV Recommended Glassware: English pint, Shaker The Ugly Truth: Man, 8:59am ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/20/shipyard-export-ale-95/ A few items of note for loyal followers of the Beer Roster. Since the database issue, I've noticed a few beers had seemed to be missing.  I have gone through all the posts starting from when the Beer Roster began (March 30, 2006) and found all the orphan ones.  They are ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/17/a-beer-roster-update/ Brewery: Dock Street Brewery, Philadelphia, PA Brewery Description: "Dock Street Amber is a classic, top fermented ale and is ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/15/dock-street-amber-beer/ As I dance on SCO's freshly dug grave, Jobs announces new iMacs and iLife, and inorganic life (how's that for an oxymoron?) may exist throughout the universe. On Boston in Brief, Boston by Bike at Night, William Gibson signs books at Harvard, and the Quincy August Moon Festival. Correction: SCO's ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/15/bostongeek-podcast-episode-89/ VMware is sure to make an explosion in the market with it's IPO tomorrow. The interest in this IPO seems to be reaching Google levels. Virtualization is hot right now, and VMware is considered by some to be the undisputed king in this space. $29 buys you entrance to ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/13/virtual-explosion/ This week, it's the printers that kill, hot reporter exposed at DefCon, and a disgraced South Korean scientist actually contributed to real science with his fake science. On BiB, the Hudson Elks Hot Air Baloon Festival, facial transplants at Brigham and Women's, and the Sorrento Cheese Fishermen's Fest. Download Any comments ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/07/bostongeek-podcast-episode-88/ Brewery: Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., London, England Brewery Description: Fuller's London Porter captures the flavours of those brews perfectly, although you won't find a cloudy pint these days! Smooth, rich, and strong (5.4% a.b.v.), our London Porter is brewed from a blend of brown, crystal and chocolate malts for a ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/04/fullers-london-porter/ I am little late with this info, but not too late. If you pre-order an Ooma before August 10th, you will be guaranteed delivery of it on September 10th. Yes, YOU could be the first on your block to own one. To place, an order... you actually have to pick up ... http://www.bostongeek.com/2007/08/03/oh-my-ooma/