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I'm planning on moving to Houston by the end of November; I would like to know which one are the best neighborhood to live and also the top rated colleges. I will be moving with my daughter whos attending Cal State right now and I'm trying to find more information about Houston before I move there. I'm from Long Beach, CA and we have pretty much everything in this city a lot of entertainment, Disneyland, nice areas to live and of course Cal State is one of the best state colleges in California; therefore I would like to find out about colleges in Houston that will be compare to Cal State. Any information will be appreciate. Thanks, Loly
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re: moving to Houston - 9/2/2011 - 11/1/2011 awesome city with awesome people !! rice university and University of Houston are 2 great choices :: and last but not least Welcome to TEXAS : )
re: moving to Houston - 9/2/2011 - 10/30/2011 Oh don't move to Houston its horrible here in Houston. Its so hot and sticky for seven months. Terrible people in some area. Traffic is awful. If I were you I would look into Oregon because that where I am moving to soon. Look at Beaverton,Tigard, or Oregon City in Oregon because they have a wonderful summer and many things to do outdoor. Its rains a lot during winter in Oregon but its very nice the rest of the year. Don't move to Houston because its very flat and not pretty. People are much nicer in Oregon and its so much prettier in Oregon than Texas. You might regret living in Houston Tx after living in Ca.
re: moving to Houston - 9/2/2011 - 11/17/2011 This is not an awesome city. A few area in Houston are okay but its mostly a dump. Rude people in some area. If I were you don't move to Houston because you may hate it in Houston and you might hate the weather if you don't like high humidity and heat. Check out Colorado,Utah,Reno Nevada and Oregon those are nice places to live and the weather is more comfortable during the summer in those state.
re: moving to Houston - 9/2/2011 - 12/12/2011 The two best universities in Houston are University of Houston (One of only 3 Top Tier public universities in Texas (Univ of Texas and Texas A&M the others) and Rice University (The "Ivy League of the South"). As for neighborhoods, can't begin to list all the great ones, but I will try: Rice Village, River Oaks, Memorial City , Meyerland, etc.
re: moving to Houston - 9/2/2011 - 2/7/2012 I will give you a few resident tuition-only comparisons - these are approximations! There are MANY colleges in and around Houston. Rice University has probably the most gorgeous campus in a wealthy neighborhood (and in medical center area) with huge oak trees lining the streets. I would call it the Ivy League school in Houston ($33,000 with 84% receiving financial aid). It is ranked #17 in US News vs So Cal #23 so they are pretty close. The University of Houston is a Tier 1 school and if you want a bargain ($9000 resident)you can't beat it. I would suggest applying for the Honors College for a great experience. They have campuses ALL OVER Houston. It also has a top-ranked law school. There is also Houston Baptist ($23,000), University of St. Thomas ($30,000) and you can't beat it for medical schools (UT MD Anderson & Baylor Med.). Within 1-3 hours of Houston you have another bargain in Sam Houston State ($7000) and of course University of Texas (Austin -$9700) & A&M (if you like a really tradition-bound campus culture)and Baylor (Waco - $29,000). I haven't even begun to list all the colleges (public and private) in the area. Good luck! Many of us love Houston. It takes awhile to find what you like but it's here!
You see what you want to see - 4/3/2013 I'm getting tired of this unfounded claim that all suburbia is all-white. We live in Katy and my kids' elem school (largest in the district right now) is 48.56% white. Yes a big number I guess but not even the majority. The other 52% is African American, bi-racial, Hispanic, Asian, Indian, you name it. Just because the school is rated as exemplary-performing, or "economically disadvantaged" students are only 14.72%, doesn't mean it's all-white. And furthermore most of my so-called all-white suburbia mom friends have pretty progressive views. In fact many fellow crunchy types I interact with online in other states are constantly bemoaning how their *blue* states force agendas down their throats with mandating vaccines and public schooling/indoctrinating and outlawing things like homebirth and other options that ought to be no-brainer individual choices--NOT an issue in Houston, or 'burbs. As for fast food/chain joints, these do line the freeways and main roads for passers-through, and that's exactly how we view them; anyone who has lived here a month knows that. Please either research the meaning of "homogenous," or the numbers behind your claims.[read more...]
There's some good, but be aware of the negatives. - 3/1/2013 Now look, I am not some damn yankee that you provincial Texans claim that I am. In fact, I was born here in Houston. Yes, we all know that the benefits are a lack of blizzards in the winter, great theatre and museums, and lower cost of living. But there are several drawbacks living here. The climate is hot and humid during the summer, even reaching triple digits, but of course, the climate is subjective. But the bugs and mosquitos are all over during summer months, and that is the most irritating part of humid weather, feeling that a mosquito will bite you any minute. This is not what I would call a pedestrian friendly city. Only a few places such as Downtown, Montrose, and the few major city parks, are what I call walkable to the population. Otherwise, you sure as hell need a car, even going for a few blocks for groceries, going to convenience store, and such. Worse of all, there is a lack of decent public transportation for a city this size (Isn't it 2013 already?) as there is only one line of rail built and the other planned rails are either not built yet or built very sluggishly. People don't want expansion, I don't know why! (This is in contrast of the "can do" attitudes that the city claims, or at least used to claim) Which brings me to traffic. Yes, sure, every major city has a rush hour. But Houston has the worst traffic in Texas (7th in America as of now), even worse than DFW (although you can't call Dallas a pedestrian mecca either). Despite widening freeways (especially IH-10), the traffic is still prevalent. It's even prevalent on non-peak hours and weekends especially since the suburbs have bumper-to-bumper traffic nowadays. I'm afraid it will get worse if METRO does not act now. Also the drivers can be aggressive and stupid(even more than in places like, say, Chicago). Big pickups doing 95 mph on the freeway like they own the road. I can go 80 mph on 59 and still be tailgated. I mean, what's wrong with these people? They can speed but not even follow basic traffic laws? The people here, well, it's really a mix. Not exactly Southern Hospitality as you can find in places like Nashville. The people in Clear Lake area are laid back (at least to me), and the working class neighborhoods are fine. However, several neighborhoods, even the nice ones, are already growing in crime. One can point to the immigration to this area, but unfortunately, most of the crime is done by U.S.-born people (from shootings for sneakers, throwing babies in plastic bags, eating them, and crazy crimes you can think of. You thought that you were in Florida). It's sad considering that it wasn't that way (or that bad) when I lived in the 90s. Also the southern rap attitude can get really irritating, especially if rap is starting to welcome subpar artists that can only repeat a few words. Swangers? Please. Shocking that I also see non-gangster people (supposedly) wear these "Screwston"-type hats and even act gangster (having an affinity for the culture). The gangster culture can get old. Also, the suburbs (especially Cypress, Katy, The Woodlands, Spring) can be filled with the stereotypical, homogeneous, religious (holier than thou), racist, homophobic, Caucasian, Republican/Tea Party-voting, gun-toting, douchy Texans everyone loves to hate/make fun of (I mean Sarah Palin visited the Chick-Fil-A in the Woodlands and that gun control segment with Piers Morgan and Alex Jones took place in the Tactical Firearms in Katy-that crowd in the latter was full of angry white trash while the crowd in the former are filled with such drones). They make up a huge majority of the population (contrasting Houston's reputation for diversity), and rich does not eliminate these "white trash" attitudes, especially if you work for Big Oil. And do you wonder why there are a lack of minorities (not including white washed ones) in the Northside suburbs? Not places I recommend for newcomers; actually, move there so that we can drive these nuts out of the country. ;-) But enough megachurches! Stop using religion for money, especially if you're Joel Osteen who decided to buy The Summit and turn it into your damn Lakewood Church. Wouldn't that money for the construction of these things (and the pastor's Escalade) go to somewhere else like charity and helping people out? Okay, it's opinion, but it's too tacky, especially if it's next to a sex shop thanks to the no zoning laws that exist in the city. But, no more megachurches; let them go to their nice community church if they want to where they actually care about Thy Neighbor. The populace, at times, can act uneducated. Sure there are some great institutions of higher education such as Rice University and U of H, but the percentage of people with college-degrees seems to be low for a major metro area. Airheads, crackheads do exist. And the aforementioned people in the suburbs "don't need no education" as they can learn their thinking from Fox News. They even get their news from the likes of Rush Limbaugh! And they think that it is a normal thing to do so! Also they are obsessed with redneck classic rock music and that stupid Walton & Johnson show. That is sad considering KUHF, KUHT, and KPFT (Public Radio) has a good presence in the area (or at least the Inner Loop, another part I used to live in) and provides good information, programming, and intelligent conversation. It is true the people in the Inner Loop (University Place, Med Center, Bellaire) tend to be more educated, more liberal, and somewhat more diverse (I felt it at my old elementary school, Roberts Elementary), but the suburbs are filled with stereotypical hicks. I mean, Wow. Yes, I know they are not Houston city limits (but some suburban areas are annexed by Houston), but people live there in droves and cause traffic! It's good though that Houston does not have a problem electing the first openly gay mayor, Annise Parker. Hopefully, politically, the tide will turn (TX still has a long way to go to reach 50% Democratic, form 41%), and Texas will actually have progressive people. It doesn't even have to throw away its frontier roots, but the bigotry will stop. Houston was a fine place to live in (lower crimes, friendly people, clean for a big city) when I was a kid in the 1990s. It wasn't all riff-raff compared to other cities, even with a population boom in the 70s and 80s. But crime is relatively high compared to major cities, some people feel distressed in service, and it is dirtier now (roads, billboards, more grime). I thought with the recent population boom due to a healthy economy, there would be more high-rises (come on, Houston does not get hit by earthquakes, and New York, the city of skyscrapers, gets hit by hurricanes, too) and public transportation and it would look more futuristic, you know, like Dubai, the city that thrived overnight. But it may have a long way to go if the citizens do not really want progress (considering their attitudes toward red light cameras, new rail, high rises, etc). But at least we have the Houston Texans, better than the Dallas Cowboys, ha. And museums are actually pretty good. NASA's there. Discovery Green looks good, and so does the Dynamo and the new stadium. Even the Rockets are doing better. But can we get by without oil? Can we evolve into a futuristic, energetic city or will it be a pit for East Texas provincial bums? Can Houston finally get international recognition (like NY, LA, SF), considering it has lots of people from other countries? Can we evolve? Can we accept new ideas from other regions rather than dismiss these people as "Yankees"? Can it be safe and livable as places like New York or even Toronto? It can happen, if they don't stick with the status quo since this town has potential. We need to stop tearing down old buildings for a crappy fast food joint. Enough fast food joints, bring in the healthy food! Enough McMansions, who needs a 3500 square foot and a school full of homogeneous people? I know living in the Loop is expensive, but it is worth a damn compared to the suburbs. Houston has potential, it "can do." But we must not be backward in thinking or have an angry impulse over constructive criticism, instead, we need to improve our city. Or else we could fall behind. This coming from a native Houstonian, and good luck to out-of-staters who hope to find their way in this idiosyncratic (but different from say San Francisco) city! [read more...]
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Avoid it if you can - 10/23/2012 Houston is absolutely nothing like NYC, spoken like a true tourist!. NYC is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and with that comes the diversity in food and neighborhood culture. Houston has limited culture. There are Mexicans, Middle Eastern and Asian and these 3 main groups own all the retail businesses. I have yet to eat in an authentic Italian restaurant owned and cooked by Italians. I have yet to see any European culture here. The white people have a sense of entitlement. They think they are better than all the transplants regardless of where you moved from. We were relocated here from NY and I can't get over how horrible people treat me. They think that because I am from NY I am rude and uncultured, without even giving me the opportunity to prove otherwise, People are shocked to learn that I have a master's degree, as if Texans are the only people who value their education. There is very little to do other than drink and eat here. I thought we would be in the center of arts, museums, plays, live performances, but unless you think Rodeo is a fine art, you will be disappointed. The museums and aquarium are very small for a large city, and we have only been to 3 plays, all ok, but very limited venues. I have been here for 17 months and can't wait until we are transferred anywhere on the east coast. I am eager to see beautiful beaches and mountains! [read more...]
Museums,Sports Venues & Food - 10/4/2012 Second to none. And yes, I view Food to be a common thread across many Categories.[read more...]
Houston - 9/13/2012 Kevin, The Heights is a very old part of town right outside of the city which was the suburbs to live maybe 20 to 30 years ago. It is bordered on all sides by neighborhoods that are ghettos such as 45N & Airline and other rapidly loosing that safe & blue collar appeal such as Shepherd & 20Th area. Whiteoak Avenue (6th street) was a small strip of the heights that gave the heights a short lived appeal with bars, restaurants and new homes and actually improved the lower part of the heights in value which now the city is building bicycle trails and parks that extend all the way to downtown. This very same thing has been done in the REAL SUBURBS described by Denise with far better results such as Sugarland, The Woodlands, Cypressh, and many other out side beltway 8 suburbs where entertainment, education, property taxes and recreation for the family is superb. Yes the water at the beach is brown but that is b/c the Mississippi dumps its water on the Gulf of Mexico and while other cities like Austin might offer a far more favorable all around outside venues with better weather options and less aggressive mosquitoes if there is such a thing, Houston offers far better employment opportunities and it is less saturated that say Austin where many University of Austin graduates returned to Houston for work as many of their rivals from College Station. As a military rat I have had the strange experience of living in several places such as NYC, long Island, NY, New Jersey, Philly (Downtown and North East), Denver, San Diego and Hawaii(Honolulu). Houston might not be as scenery aesthetically pleasant as Hawaii or Denver or the Entertainment Utopia that NYC is, or the sidewalk friendly Toronto or Miami is, Houston is like a NYC and its boroughs at a much smaller scale. We are a growing city that offer the most important factor ... employment b/c at the end of the day who cares if you have the most beautifully wave on your back yard if you can't afford a food, education and shelter for your family. [read more...]
The Humidity - 8/24/2012 If you like to sweat all the time, this is the place to be.[read more...]
Hot Houston - 7/1/2012 Two seasons... summer and somewhat mild summer. Some people love it, others (myself, for example), are not so fond of it.[read more...]
Hot and Humid - 6/29/2012 Last couple of years have been less humid[read more...]
Houston - 6/26/2012 I'll try to keep this short and simple. I've lived in Houston nearly all my life, and I can't wait to move away. The town has gone downhill; especially in the last 15 years. It's basically a hot, polluted, concrete-filled wasteland teeming with third-world "charm". But other things never change. The 'summers' are at least 6 months long (May-October), and the weather is nothing but oppressive. Either the days have high humidity, and it feels like living in a steam room, or it is drier, and you have ozone alerts. The only time you can comfortably do anything outside is from Nov. to April. The sheer size of the city is staggering, and it's very difficult and time consuming to get away from the city, and even then, there's very little away from the city that is worthwhile either, other than maybe Galveston.[read more...]
Pros and Cons of Life in Houston Texas Area - 6/13/2012 The cost of living in the Houston area is much lower than most other major cities. I appreciate the fact I can get excellent medical care, a lovely home for little cost, and decent weather much of the year. I've lived in New York, San Francisco and overseas in London, England as well so I thought Houston would be similiar, I could not have been more wrong. Houston is not a major city to me, its just an overgrown small town with lots of cars and people. On the budget its been great, on making a life here it has fallen short on many levels.[read more...]
What is there for young twentysomethings to do in - 6/9/2012 Full disclosure: I'm a Houston native, so growing up I knew suburbia was boring, but I never realized just how boring until I left for college in New Orleans and then went to graduate school in Austin. Being back in Houston for the summer holidays with my parents has only reinforced my feelings on just how boring this city is for young people. Sure, if you're a middle-aged parent with kids and are looking for the stereotypical ''American dream'' bedroom community, you'll get it in Houston. Where are the clubs, the bars, the nightlife, the music scenes? Where are fun places to go out on dates? Certainly, you're not going to get Manhattan, but it would help to not wonder which fast food joint gives you the illusion of community. In short, this city's ideal for the family-values crowd. Not so much for the young and restless.[read more...]
Weather - 6/7/2012 Hot and humid in summer can get cold in winter but over nice[read more...]
Why complain if you're the one who decided to move - 6/4/2012 I was born and raised in Houston. Have lived in NYC, PDX, ATX, and then left the country. Came back to living in Texas but way down in the valley. I won't get started on this place, but if you think Houston is miserable, give this place a try. You'll be ready to go back to Houston. Anyway, I have always said that if you aren't from Houston, you shouldn't ever go there. If you know people and it is the environment you grew up in then you will have learned to like it. I'm not sure why anyone living in California, Oregon, Colorado, etc would ever pack up and leave to live in Houston. Of course you will hate it!! It's hot, full of people, and concrete. I think that you are dumb for leaving where you came from and that is why you are mad and blaming it on Houston. Just stay out of the south. Houston has everything you could ever want in a city. And since the job market is solid hopefully you will have a high enough paying job to escape every once in a while to the mountains or whatever you like. Basically all I want to say is that if you aren't from Houston then maybe you should stay away. [read more...]
living in Houston - 6/1/2012 I think the cost of living in Houston is pretty good, if you compare with some city such as Miami, Atlanta.[read more...]
city - 4/27/2012 reasonably good[read more...]
where to live - 4/7/2012 moving to houston in a couple weeks.. would like suggestions on where to live within the 610 loop area ? any suggestions on lofts, apartments etc.. am a single guy, likes upscale living and can afford one..[read more...]
where to live.. - 4/7/2012 where is a good place to live in houston ? I prefer urban living and am looking for a stylish loft style living.. dont mind paying up to 1200 in rent for 6 months before i buy a place[read more...]


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Sunday, 4 November 2012
Real Feather Nail Art Tutorial
This tutorial is for the feather nail art I posted yesterday. I tried my best to explain the way I did it, but as they say, a picture speaks a thousand words so I think you'll find this tutorial much easier to understand!
You will need...
A base colour. I chose Essie Glamour Purse.
A few top coats - one that's very thick (I'm using a bottle of Essence Better Than Gel Nails that's a few months old) and one that dries quickly (like Seche Vite).
A nail file
A small pair of scissors
And, of course, some feathers! The thinner and lighter the better.
I got mine from Hobbycraft in a huge bag for £2.99 but you should be able to find something suitable in most large craft stores. I think Michaels is the US equivalent of Hobbycraft in the UK.
Before you start, prepare all of the feathers you plan to use by cutting off the ends. This is the only part we need to use. Pick out feathers that match the size of your nail(s) so that you don't have too much overhang at the cuticles which can be a pain to trim.
Paint on your base colour, let it dry, then add a thick coat of your thick clear top coat.
While the clear coat is still tacky, carefully place the feather on to your nail. Try to only cover the part of your nail that has colour on.
Lick the index finger on your other hand and use that to very gently press the feather down in to the sticky nail polish. Don't worry about the unwanted feather hanging off the end of your nail just yet.
When that's completely dry, apply a few coats of your fast drying top coat. Carry it on past the end of your nail to make the feather hard and easy to cut/file. I used 3 coats of Seche Vite to give it a thick glaze!
Once that's dry, use scissors or cuticle clippers to trim off most of the excess feather hanging off the end of your nail.
You can remove what's left with a nail file which also leaves you with a nice smooth edge. This will stop it from annoyingly catching on your clothes and remove the temptation to pick it off!
I like to clean up around my cuticles with pure acetone and a small paintbrush, especially after piling on all that top coat!
And here's the result...
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PARADE DAY: By now, even the holdouts who insist that holidays should be celebrated in the order in which they appear on the calendar have to come to terms with the fact that Christmas is here.
And nothing drives that fact home any harder in our little part of the world than the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade, which takes over Second Street Saturday night, starting at 6 p.m.
Technically, the parade, which draws 60,000 people to the Shore, takes over Second Street at 5 p.m., when it's closed to traffic.
In the olden days of the Shore, people would reserve curbside spots by hauling out folding chairs and coolers early in the afternoon. Lately, John Law has been cracking down on the practice, and people aren't allowed to set up before 5 p.m. If you do, the police will haul your stuff off to the Bayshore Library at the east end of Second Street, across from the bay. You can pick it up after the parade. And if it happens again, we'll call your parents and maybe you can explain to them the difficulty you have obeying the rules.
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You're on your own for parking (we say helpfully). Side streets off Second will be closed from Second to the alleys. But if you're not afraid to
CHOW WITH CLAUS: The most important meal of the holiday season is breakfast with Santa. Parkers' Lighthouse is hosting Santa, who, if you've ever seen him, is no stranger to the breakfast table, on Saturday morning, with food being served from 8 until 11 a.m.
The "Breakfast With Santa & Toy Drive" breakfast benefits Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach, and some of the children from the hospital will be enjoying breakfast and watching Miller's whale mascot Millie greet Santa as he docks in front of the restaurant in Shoreline Village.
Breakfast is $8.95 for adults; $6.95 for children under 12. Walk-ins are cool, but reservations are highly recommended. Call 562-432-6500, or check www.parkerslighthouse.com.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!: Another seasonal kickoff event comes this evening at 6 with the Pike at Rainbow Harbor Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on South Pine Avenue.
The bash includes the lighting of the official Downtown Long Beach tree by Santa, carols sung by the Lakewood High School Madrigal Choir and, to help explain to Fox News commentators why the season is sometimes called "the holidays," the unveiling of the menorah and Kwanzaa displays.
FRIDAY PLAYLIST: The worst part of the holiday season is the fact that you start hearing "The Little Drummer Boy" being played again in malls, grocery stores and wherever ambient music is thrown at you. There may be some disagreement, by people who are wrong, about whether that song is the worst of all yuletide carols. OK, we will entertain the nomination of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
As for the best songs, that's more of a horse race. You've got your secular standards, which are among the most beautiful of all songs, and then there are the nice wistfully romantic ballads and your pop, rock and blues classics. For playlists to take us out of the year, send us your favorite and least favorite songs, and, please, no novelty tunes. Most of those are too lousy to even rise to the worst-carols chart. Send your picks by email to the address at the tail of our column. And here's a random collection to get you in the mood:
1. "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," Darlene Love
2. "Silent Night," Sufjan Stevens
3. "Hallelujah Chorus," Opera Company of Philadelphia
4. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,)" the Polyphonic Spree
5. "Blue Christmas," Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
6. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Pretenders
7. "O Holy Night," Charlotte Church & Placido Domingo
8. "River," Joni Mitchell
9. "Christmas Must Be Tonight," The Band
10. "Fairytale of New York," The Pogues.
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Ending the TOC Conference, But Still Pushing Tools of Change for Publishing
Statement from Tim O'Reilly regarding Tools of Change for Publishing
By Tim O'Reilly
May 2, 2013—O'Reilly has been publishing books since 1986, but I've often said that we consider ourselves more of a technology transfer company than a typical publisher. Twenty years after our first book, Unix in a Nutshell, we realized that the insights and connections we'd garnered through our unique position at the intersection of computer technology and publishing could be useful to other publishers, and we launched TOC, the Tools of Change for Publishing Conference. Now, after seven years of convening the industry, we are retiring both the TOC conference and the TOC blog.
The decision to discontinue a popular conference was not one we made lightly. But after TOC 2013, we realized that a conference was no longer the best vehicle for us to contribute to publishing's forward movement. When we first announced TOC, I said:
"Publishing isn't about putting ink on paper, and moving blocks of said paper through warehouses to readers. It's about knowledge dissemination, learning, entertainment, codification of subject authority — the real jobs that authors and publishers do for readers… Our goal is to bring together people who are pushing the boundaries of publishing and those who want to learn from them, and to provide a table of contents (TOC), so to speak, on what modern publishers need to know."
Seven years on, "digital publishing" is well on its way to simply being "publishing," and options for both publishers and readers continue to evolve and expand. Publishers are significantly more change-hardy than they were in 2006. And there are plenty of other events that are helping publishers keep up with new technology offerings in the space.
This doesn't mean that O'Reilly is no longer committed to pushing forward the reinvention of the publishing industry. But we're shifting the focus of our publishing tools group from hosting the conversation about publishing technology to bringing our own tools to market.
We've been developers of publishing technology since the days we first started publishing. In the "scratch your own itch" spirit of the open source movement, we co-created DocBook in the early '90s, published the first commercial web magazine, GNN (initially developed as a demo to help bookstores grok the Internet!) in 1993, and launched Safari Books Online in 2000. And we've used the internal production toolchain we built over the years to create a digital distribution business that now provides DRM-free ebooks in multiple formats not only from O'Reilly but also from Microsoft Press, Wiley, Elsevier, No Starch, and many other technical publishers.
For the past few years, we've been focusing on development of a platform code-named Atlas, and bringing that to fruition is central to our future plans. Atlas is a tool for collaborative writing (currently being used by authors of about two-thirds of the books in our pipeline), one-touch publishing in all formats (including print-on-demand), and an interactive online reading platform that takes full advantage of the digital realm. We believe it takes a big step towards fulfilling the promise of digital publishing. You'll be hearing much more about Atlas in the coming months.
You can continue to follow our thoughts about publishing on the O'Reilly Radar and on the Safari tech blog.
TOC was a great ride, and we'll miss many things about that annual gathering of the future-positive publishing community. Ideas and connections from TOC will continue to inform our work and, we hope, yours. I especially want to thank TOC program chairs Kat Meyer and Joe Wikert for the passion, creativity, and commitment they brought to their work. I wish them well, and am confident that they'll continue to help shape the publishing industry's future.
Statement from Holger Volland, VP Conferences & Creative Industries, Frankfurt Book Fair
"We have staged 4 great TOC conferences in Frankfurt since 2009, with an impressive number of attendees and a fabulous list of top level keynote speakers. It was a great partnership with O'Reilly and we would like to thank the team there for their support, especially Joe Wikert and Kat Meyer. Right now we are busy planning a Frankfurt edition of our international CONTEC conference for this year's Book Fair. We will be releasing full details of our 2013 programme in due course."


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Do you like learning about beer, hearing what's going on in the beer world or listening to brewers talk about their breweries and the beers they brew?
Then, I have the podcast for you. (Spoiler alert, I take part in it).
Every Monday, live on Google Plus, the Seacoast Beverage Lab Podcast takes place beginning at 8 p.m. and goes for about an hour.
The podcast is hosted by Brian Aldrich of Seacoast Beverage Lab, and features the Beer Babe Carla Companion, Sean Jansen of 2BeerGuys.com, Mike Meredith and myself.
Each week, we spend some time talking about the latest goings on in the beer world, and we've had some wonderful guests and often times they had revealed breaking news.
For example, when Jack Hendler from Jack's Abby Brewing was on, he revealed two different collaboration beers they were working on (including the currently available Smoke Maple Lager brewed with Lawson's Finest Liquids).
The podcast started last year, and since then, we've had guests from Blue Lobster brewing Company, Rising Tide, Bull Jagger Brewing Company, Harpoon Bewery, Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project, Samuel Adams, Notch Brewing, Slumbrew, Great Rhythem Brewing Company, Riverwalk Brewing Company, Banner Beer Company, Sixpoint Brewing Company and Backlash Beer Company. We also had Suzanne Schalow from the Craft Beer Cellar.
And, we have some awesome guests in the work, including Bill Herlicka from White Birch and Sam Calagione from Dogfish Head.
I have to say, it's definitely worth watching or listening (yes, I'm biased). But, we all have fun, and we know about beers and Mike Meredith really knows beer Web sites.
The show's easy to find. You can watch it live (with a chatroom available so you can ask questions) at sblpodcast.com (you can find past episodes there), or you can watch it during the week at either Youtube or watch it or listen to it on iTunes.
Give it a listen. Let us know what you want to hear more of and what you like about it.
One of the things I like the most about the beer world is there is a sense of community – those who work at various breweries seem to really get along with each other and seem united against the big boys of brewing.
However, being a brewery is still a business. The people who own and work at the breweries must protect their interests and sometimes that involves lawyers.
The latest is Magic Hat Brewing Company's lawsuit against Kentucky's West Sixth Brewing claiming the West Sixth's label is a violation of copyright law because the label is similar to Magic Hat's #9.
I'm not going to comment on the actual merits of the lawsuit because I don't know copyright law, but the backlash on social media against Magic Hat has been huge.
But, this is a growing trend in the beer world, even with breweries considered "craft" by the hardcore beer geeks who don't consider Magic Hat craft anymore.
If you do a quick search for "cease-and-desist" on Beer Pulse (great Website by the way), you'll see many cease-and-desist orders breweries have sent to other breweries or business claiming trademark or copyright infringement.
Rogue Ales challenged restaurant Rogue 24′s name; Sixpoint sent a cease-and-desist letter to Renegade Brewing Company to have them change the name of its beer Ryeteous because it was similar to Sixpoint's Righteous Ale and New Holland sent one to Alpine Brewing about the name Ichabod.
More local, Strange Brew in Marlborough, a homebrew shop, sent a letter asking that Strange Brewing Company in Colorado change their name because of how similar the names were.
If you want to look for yourself, you'll find even more.
I don't like getting lawyers involved in things. I wish breweries and those involved in these legal wranglings could work things out between themselves without involving lawyers. I wish they all could work it out like Avery and Russian River did a few years ago when they brewed a beer with the same name and came out with a beer called Collaboration … Not Litigation.
However, if that fails, what is a brewery supposed to do? They have a brand they need to protect. If a brewer or brewery honestly believes that the copyright or trademark is being violated and something can't be worked out, then they're left with little choice.
Breweries need to protect themselves, too.
Earlier this month, the ALS Therapy Development Institute announced that 38 breweries across the country will be taking part in the Ales for ALS campaign.
The Ales for ALS campaign is designed to raise money for ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, research.
As part of the program, brewers received a special blend of "experimental hops" donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. With the hops, brewers are to brew a beer and donate a portion to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
Next week, the first of these beers, the Harpoon Session IPA, will debut at the Harpoon Beer Hall. For every pint sold, $1 will be donated.
Other participating breweries, and their states are:
California: Beachwood BBQ, Bear Republic Brewing, Brewery at Apigaile, Coronado Brewing Company, Drakes Brewing Company, Faction Brewing Company, Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Company, Russian River Brewing Company, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, Third Street Ale Works and Triple Rock Brewing Company.
Colorado: New Belgium Brewing Company and Odell Brewing Company.
Connecticut: Willimantic Brewing Company.
Delaware: Dogfish Head Brewing Company.
Georgia: 5 Seasons Brewing Company.
Massachusetts: Samuel Adams, Cambridge Brewing Company, Harpoon Brewery and Wormtown Brewery.
Missouri: Mother's Brewing Company.
Nevada: Great Basin Brewing Company.
New Mexico: La Crumbe Brewing Company and Marble Brewery.
New York: Brooklyn Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.
North Carolina: Front Street Brewery.
Ohio: Fat Head's Brewing Company, Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Oregon: Deschutes Brewery Public house, Full Sail Brewing Company.
Utah: Unita Brewing Company.
Washington: Bale Breaker Brewing Company, E9 Brewing Company, Freemont Brewing Company and Two Beers Brewing Company.
I always stand behind beers brewed for a good cause, and I can't wait to try some of these.
Looking for something to do on Friday? Come to the Canton Public Library, drink some beer, listen to be talk about beer and buy my book.
The library, 786 Washington St., is hosting a "Book & Brew" event to raise money for the library. Admission is $10.
There will be beer sampling form 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and then I'll talk at 8, and then there will be more sampling. I will also be signing copies of "Beer Lover's New England."
There will be beers from Blue Hills Brewery, Cambridge Brewing Company, Cisco Brewing Company, Wachusett Brewing Company, Smuttynose Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company and Maine Beer Company.
So, come on out for some fun.
Foolproof Brewing Company of Rhode Island has officially launched in Massachusetts.
I wrote a column about this new brewery, and why I'm excited about them coming here, a few weeks ago. Click here to read it.
Here's the info from Foolproof:
Foolproof Brewing Company Launches in Massachusetts
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, May 15, 2013 – Foolproof Brewing Company announced today that its beers will be available for sale in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts starting May 20. The Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) will distribute Foolproof's beers statewide via Atlas Distributing Inc., Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company, and Merrimack Valley Distributing Company.
"This is our first venture into a market outside of our home state of Rhode Island," said Nick Garrison, Foolproof's president and founder. "We look forward to entering Massachusetts and introducing our unique and flavorful brews to one of the fastest growing and most reputable beer markets in the country."
"The passion that Nick and his team bring to the business is tremendous," said Brian Murphy, MBA's director of sales and marketing. "The demand for local, high-quality craft beer in cans is high right now. This partnership allows us to take advantage of a great opportunity to offer our retailers something that their customer base is wanting more and more of."
Year-Round and Specialty Beers
Foolproof's three year-round beers, which are designed with a particular experience or activity in mind, will be available in draft and 12 oz. can format across Massachusetts. Foolproof's year-round offerings include "Barstool," an American golden ale dedicated to a night out at the bar; "Raincloud," a robust porter for rainy days; and "Backyahd," an IPA for barbecuing and other outdoor activities. The suggested retail price for Foolproof's year-round beers is $9.49 per six-pack.
The brewery also produces a line of high-‐end specialty beers that rotate throughout the year and are available in kegs and 22 oz. bottle format. Foolproof's newest specialty beer, La Ferme Urbaine farmhouse ale (suggested retail price of $6.49 per bottle), celebrates warm weather and was brewed in tribute to Pawtucket's New Urban Farmers.
Summer is just about here, and that means the weekend calendars are packed with beer events nearly every single weekend.
Here's a look at several upcoming events that all look like a lot of fun. I'm hoping to get to most, if not all of these.
First up is Julio's Liquor's 11th Annual Spring Beer Fest. The free festival will be on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rte. 9 liquor store.
The festival will feature 50 breweries, including Ballast Point, Bear Republic, City Steam, High & Mighty, Rising Tide, Victory and Wormtown.
Also, the latest Julio's Liquors exclusive beer, brewed by Smuttynose, will debut on Sunday. The Fashionable Old Ale is brewed and bottled exclusively for Julio's Liquors.
Next up is Jack's Abby Brewing's second annual Lager Cask Fundraiser at the Tavern on Irving Street in Framingham.
The fundraiser will feature 24 lager casks, and all the money will be donated to One Mission, which helps fund for research and treatment for children's cancer patients.
Tickets are $10 a head of time, or $15 at the door, which gets you a souvenir glass. Beers will be $5 a pint or $2.50 for a six ounce pour.
The Lager Cask Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Participating breweries include Jack's Abby, Mahr's, The Tap Brewing Company, Pretty Things, Berkshire Brewing Company, Left Hand Brewing Company, Notch Brewing, Watch City Brewing Company, John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House, Blue Point Brewing, Martha's Exchange, Thomas Hooker, Cape Cod Beer and the Harpoon Brewery.
Tickets are available by clicking here.
On May 31, the Sherborn Business Association will host its annual Summer Brewfest from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Sherborn Inn.
Proceeds will benefit the Sherborn Community Action Fund.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at the Sherborn Inn, Rose's Automotive, Sherborn Wine & Spirits, Sherborn Market and Walgeens.
Beginning on the same day is the Beer Advocate's American Craft Beer, held at the Seaport World Trade Center Boston.
Tickets are still available for the March 31 session, and the second June 1 session, beginning at 6 p.m.
The festival, the largest in New England, will feature more than 600 beers from more than 140 breweries.
The list looks fantastic, and features several breweries that I've never seen at the ACBF. For a list of breweries and beers, and to buy tickets, click here.
On June 14 and 15, the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts will be hosting its second annual Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest at The Armory in Somerville.
There are three sessions – session one is on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is the homebrew showcase night. The next two sessions are on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Participating breweries include Blue Hills, Cambridge Brewing Company, Idle Hands Craft Ales, Notch Brewing, Peak Organic Brewing and Rapscallion. Local meaderies participating are the Artisan Beverage Cooperative/Green River Ambrosia Meadery and Moonlight Meadery. Local cider maker Bantam Cider Co. will also be on hand.
Tickets are $35 and available by clicking here.
On June 26 at 7 p.m., Brewery Ommegang and SAVEUR Magazine are teaming up to host the culinary competition called Hop Chef.
The event challenges chefs to create the perfect beer and food pairing.
The winners from four regional competitions will travel to "Belgium Comes to Cooperstown" later this year to compete for the national Hop Chef winner.
Participating chefs include Joshua Smith of Franklin Cafe, Brian Young of the Citizen Public House, Andy Husbands of Tremont 647, Michael Lombardi Jr. of the Salty Pig and Josh Harrison of the Publick House.
Each chef prepares a dish to be paired with an Ommegang ale, and they will defend their dish to national and local food critics.
As well as the judges, the event will be open to 300 people, who will be able to taste all of the dishes.
Tickets are $60 each and are available by clicking here.
Finally, WBGH is hosting its first ever Craft Beer Fest on July 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its studies in Boston.
The event will feature beers from Baxter Brewing Company, Blue Hills Brewery, Boston Beer Works, Naukabout, Newburyport Brewing Company, Peak Organic, Pretty Things, Slumbrew and Smuttynose.
Tickets are available by clicking here.
I have a couple of friends who can't have any wheat products.
Stella Artois has announced that it will be introducing its new European-style cider in the U.S. this month.
Described as a "crisp, distinctive European-style cider made with apples hand-picked from wine growing regions," the cider will be available in four packs of 12-ounce bottles and 24-ounce single bottles.
"Stella Artios Cidre is designed to be savored and is very different from sweeter, domestic U.S. ciders," said Adam Oakley, vice president of import, craft and specialty brands at Anheuser-Busch. "Stella Artois cider has the potential to change people's perceptions of cider here, offering a refreshing alternative to white wine."
I'm a huge fan of ciders, and I notice now that the weather is warming up that I'm starting to think about them more often.
I'm not the biggest fan of Stella Artois, but I will give the Stella Artois Cidre a try. Although it has its work cut out for it – there are so many amazing ciders available made in New England and beyond that it'll have difficulty cutting into that market.
There are probably only a handful of breweries that I like every beer they brew, and now two of them have announced that they are releasing a collaboration beer.
I've been a fan of Boulevard Brewing Company since before they started distributing in Massachusetts, and I'm a constant drinker of the beers from Sierra Nevada and have been ever since I started drinking beer.
What does this mean? It means I'm excited as heck to try the new Terra Incognita when it makes its way to the East Coast.
Here are all the details about the beer:
I have mixed feelings about beer auctions.
For the most part, I'm against them. I look at them sometimes as beer hoarders taking advantage of other people, jacking up the price for beers for those who truly want to it to enjoy.
I advocate beer trading – that way both people benefit.
However, I have a somewhat different opinion when its a true auction house such as Skinner
, Inc., compared to eBay. For some reason it adds legitimacy to it.
Anyhow, Skinner has been doing wine auctions for years, and have recently added beer to auctions. Recently, they had their top sale ever for a beer, the Cantillon Don Quijote 2008, which fetched $1,600 in the Fine Wines auction on May 2.
That is an incredible amount, which makes sense for a beer where only 240 bottles were released.
I don't know if any beer is worth $1,600, but I hope whoever buys it drinks it on a special occasion and truly loves it.
What do you think about beer auctions? Does it make a difference if its something like eBay or a real auction house?
The most hyped can in craft beer is finally here, the Samuel Adams can, or as it has become known, the Sam Can, is about to hit store shelves.
Samuel Adams spent billions of dollars (OK, reportedly $1 million) designing the new can, which is designed to "provide a drinking experience that is closer to the taste and comfort of drinking beer from a glass."
The can's special design is supposed to enhance the flavor in such ways as having an extended lip so the beer is placed at the front of the palate to "maximize enjoyment of the sweetness of the malt," and a wider lid which allows more air flow, so you can take in the aroma.
On Monday, thanks to the wonderful people at Samuel Adams, I received a Sam Can of the Boston Lager, and a "regular" can of Boston Lager.
So, does the Sam Can really make that much of a difference? Not really.
The beer tasted just like Samuel Adams Boston Lager in both the Sam Can and the regular can. It's a beer I've had hundreds, if not thousands, of times in my life, and I've always enjoyed it.
But, there were no real detectable difference to me. When Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch says he can tell the difference, I believe him. He drinks this beer every day, and it's his baby. If there is any difference, he'll notice it.
But for the average person, I don't think it'll be a big difference. Myself, can or bottle, I'll pour it into a glass. But it's still another great canned option for those who are in locations or situations were only cans are acceptable.
If you get a chance to try the Sam Can, tell me what you think.
I just want to say how much I have hated this April. It was awful even before what happened on April 15th, and then got worse from there.
Coming up in the next few weeks will be the Imperial Coconut Stout. I used about 4lbs of coconut, so we'll see how that turns out. I wonder if Norm will want to try it one?
There are several new beers that will soon be hitting store shelves that you need to keep a look out for.
The first one, which I had the extreme pleasure of trying last night, is the Boulevard Brewing Company's Love Child No. 3.
The Love Child series is a set of wild ales that are barrel aged with wild yeasts.
If you're a fan of funky sour beers, Love Child No. 3 is for you. There is a pleasant fruity sourness, and it leaves you wanting more and more with each sip.
It's on its way to the state as we speak, and it's a lovely beer. If you see it, buy it. It's only April, but it's already a contender for beer of the year.
Another barrel-aged beer on the way is the new Kill Devil Brown Ale from Widmer Brothers.
The Kill Devil Brown Ale is part of the brewery's Brothers' Reserve series.
It is described as a brown ale brewed with two types of molasses and palm sugars, aged in rum barrels.
And Framingham's own Jack's Abby Brewing on Friday brewed its collaboration beer with Lawson's Finest Liquids of Vermont.
The beer uses malt from Valley Malt and uses maple wood from Sean Lawson's property in Vermont.
When the beer is ready, it will be available in both Massachusetts and Vermont in both bottles and on draft. I can't wait.
The Harpoon IPA turns 20 this year, and Harpoon wants to hear your stories about the beer. And, if your story is magnificent, you could win a prize.
Here are all the details, as well as a photo of an early version of the IPA bottle/six pack:
20 Years of Harpoon IPA
The brewery celebrates with favorite stories
Boston, MA (April 24, 2013) – Twenty years ago in Boston, Harpoon IPA was brewed for the first time. Harpoon Brewery co-founders Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary were unsure how local drinkers would take to this medium-bodied, hoppy, bitter, copper-colored ale, so they introduced it as a summer seasonal beer. It became an instant New England favorite and in 1994 Harpoon IPA became a year-round beer. Harpoon IPA has since become the brewery's bestselling beer and to this day it remains Harpoon's flagship.
Harpoon is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harpoon IPA by telling the brewery's IPA story, and by inviting Harpoon IPA fans to share their own stories in the "Tell Us Your IPA Story" contest. The contest will collect stories from Harpoon IPA fans via Facebook through May 12. Stories can include written word, poems, photos, videos, or a combination. Submitted stories will be voted on and the winning story will be announced at HarpoonFest, the brewery's annual summer festival. The winner will receive the "Harpoon Experience", which will guarantee VIP entry to all of Harpoon's festivals and sporting events at both the Boston, MA and Windsor, VT breweries for one year. To view the contest, visit: http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/news/944/Tell-Us-Your-IPA-Story.
"We love telling stories here at the brewery," says Harpoon co-founder Rich Doyle. "Some stories will live in Harpoon legend, like when we first brewed Harpoon IPA back in 1993. It took all 10 of us working at the brewery to bring the first batch of IPA to life. Ever since then, Harpoon IPA has been the catalyst for our most memorable experiences here at the brewery. We are excited to hear the stories of our fellow Harpoon IPA fans out there."
To continue the IPA celebration throughout the year, Harpoon will release limited edition 6-packs of two new IPAs, Harpoon White IPA and Harpoon Black IPA. The White IPA, a blend of a Belgian wit and American hops, will be released in May, while the Black IPA will be released later this fall. The two IPAs were also featured alongside Harpoon IPA and Rich & Dan's Rye IPA in the new IPA Adventure Mix, a limited release IPA variety mix pack that was released earlier this year to kick off Harpoon IPA's 20th anniversary.
Whenever the seasons get close to changing, the liquor store shelves get flooded with a bunch of new beer.
Here is a look at a few beers that you may (or may not) want to try.
First up is the latest in Full Sail Brewing's Pub Series, the ESB, which had previously only been available in the Oregon brewery's tasting room.
This ESB is a really solid beer. The first thing you'll notice when you pour it, other than the reddish color, is the sweet caramel aroma.
That caramel continues into the flavor. It's sweet, but not overly so, and it finishes with a nice hop kick. It's a smooth and creamy ESB, and if you're a fan of the style, it is definitely worth picking up.
Next up is Jack's Abby Brewing's ABCS, the latest double India pale lager. The name comes from the four types of hops used in the beer (Apollo, Bravo, Calypso and Simcoe."
If you're a fan of citrusy and piney hops, the ABCS is for you. This is a showcase of hops, and it is a really well-done beer. The lager yeast really lets the hops show through.
It is a crisp and easy drinking beer. At 7.5 percent ABV, that easy drinking quality could easily be dangerous, but it is so good.
Samuel Adams has recently released its new LongShot mixed pack, which features homebrew contest winners.
This years pack includes a wheat beer, a double IPA and a fruit lager.
First is the Beer Flower Wheat beer. This light wheat beer is brewed with hibiscus flowers, hence the name. The hibiscus adds a tartness to the beer, which works well with the light bodied wheat beer.
It's a good solid beer, but I don't think I'd want to drink more than two of these at one sitting.
Next up is the Magnificent Seven is a lighter-bodied double IPA. Don't take that to mean it's thin, but it just doesn't feel as hefty as its 7.2 percent ABV would suggest.
The beer really showcases the flavors hops add to the beer – you get citrus, pine and even some grassy flavors in the finish. I enjoyed it, but if it had more of a malt backbone, I think it could have been phenomenal instead of just good.
The final beer is the Strawberry Lager. The first thing you need to know is that I hate strawberries.
The second thing you need to know is that this was probably the most well-done beer of the pack. It was light, drinkable and refreshing. I won't drink it again because of the strawberry flavor, but if you're a fan of strawberries, this would be the perfect summer beer for you.
Next up is something totally different – the Stone Brewing Company Expression Imperial Russian Stout, released as part of the brewery's "Odd Beers for Odd Years," program.
The regular Stone Imperial Russian Stout is a personal favorite, so I was really looking forward to this beer.
It didn't disappoint. There coffee flavor is amazing, and it works fantastically with the bitter chocolate flavors. It has a not unpleasant bitterness and it goes down really smooth. At 11 percent ABV, this is beast of a beer. If you see this beer, buy it.
Finally, the Traveler Beer Company (owned by the Boston Beer Company) has expanded its distribution to the entire state, bringing all three of its shandies to the market. I'm reviewing the two newest ones here.
If you read this blog, or follow me on Twitter, you know I'm kind of obsessed with Samuel Adams Porch Rocker, so I was wondering how these two, the Tenacious Traveler and Time Traveler would hold up? The answer, not as good as Porch Rocker, but not bad.
First is the Time Traveler. The beer gods must be upset with me, because I'm reviewing a second strawberry beer in one week.
That being said, the Time Traveler is what it's supposed to be, light, refreshing and easy to drink. The strawberry adds a little tartness to it that you might not expect. Again, if you like strawberries, you may like this beer.
The Tenacious Traveler was much more enjoyable for me. It appears to be the same basic base beer, brewed with the same malt and hops, but the addition of ginger and clover honey really works in this. Ginger is an ingredient that can ruin a beer if it's too strong, but the honey balances it nicely. I could easily get through a six pack of this in one sitting.
OK, time to drink. Cheers.
The Harpoon Brewery is joining the list of breweries that are doing their part to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
Here are all the details about how sales of beer and pretzels at the Harpoon Beer Hall will help those in need:
Brewed For Boston Nights" at Harpoon
Like most in and around Boston, Harpoon employees immediately felt compelled to "do something" after the tragic events of Marathon Monday in Boston. So for the next three Tuesday nights Harpoon employees from every department will be donating their time, and the brewery will be donating 100% of pint and pretzel sales, at "Brewed for Boston Nights" at Harpoon in an effort to raise funds for victims of the tragedy.
The Brewed for Boston Nights at Harpoon will take place during extended hours, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in the Harpoon Beer Hall. During that three-hour period, 100% of sales on all Harpoon pints of beer and pretzels will be donated to www.onefundboston.org, an organization created to provide support to victims of the tragedy.
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The Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall
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The Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall will be open for extended hours the next three Tuesday nights to raise funds for victims of the Marathon Monday tragedy. Harpoon employees from every department of the brewery will donate their time to work these evenings and serve guests beer and pretzels.
100% of Harpoon pint sales and 100% of pretzel sales will be donated to The One Fund (www.onefundboston.org)
Light appetizers will be donated by local caterers for attendees.
Free of charge, no tickets necessary
In my post from earlier today, I mention the kindness and generosity that I've seen from breweries, and beer people in general, over the past few years, and now I have another example of it.
Jack's Abby Brewing and The Tavern, 102 Irving St., Framingham, are joining together to host a fundraiser on Wednesday to raise money for those affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
For all of the details about the event, click here.
However, I wanted to again list and give credit to all of the breweries that have donated beer to the event: Jack's Abby Brewing, Ipswich Ales, Tree House Brewing Company, Brash Brewing Company, Clown Shoes, Allagash Brewing Company, Maine Beer Company, Battle Road Brewing Company and Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company. These breweries have gone out of their way, and they deserve credit.
The Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont is also showing its heart. Today, co-owners Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker announced that they are donating the $1,700 they raised in their effort to open the Craft Beer Cellar New England Annex to the familes and children of those affected by Monday's bombings.
Also today, all day, the Craft Beer Cellar is opening its doors to brewers, beer fans and anyone in general to come into the store to drink some good beer, eat some food and to share their thoughts about what happened. All beers from Massachusetts will be 10 percent off today. The store will also be collecting donations from those who would like to contribute.
"We're just focusing on the community today," said Schalow, who is encouraging people to come and work from the store rather than be alone. "We want to open our doors to the public and create a safe haven for anyone who wants one."
If I wore a hat, I'd tip it to all of those involved in both events. They're good causes and deserve to be supported.
Most of the people who read this blog know me as a beer writer, but that's not all that I do.
I'm also the cops and courts reporter for the MetroWest Daily News here in Framingham. For the past 12 years, I spend my days writing about bad things. I've written about some truly unspeakable acts over the years – husbands killing wives, fathers killing children and women being kidnapped off the street and rape.
Writing about beer has been an escape for me. It's a distraction from the evil in the world. And I always hope, in a little way, it helps others, too. Beer is supposed to be something you enjoy. You go to the bar, hang out with friends while sharing a few cold ones, or you go to a festival and try some amazing beers and compare what you're drinking with some random people you're waiting in line with to get the next beer.
However, sometimes even the best beers can't help you escape from reality. Monday was one of those days. What happened at the Boston Marathon's finish line is something that should never be forgotten. The images caught by newspapers are grim, graphic and sad, but also feature images of heroism from police officers, firefighters, National Guardsman and spectators who ignored their own safety to help those in need.
The one thing that has most impressed me over the years while writing about beer is the kindness and generosity many breweries have shown. And I got another example of that today.
The Marshall Wharf Brewing Company of Belfast, Maine, has announced that, in their own way, they're trying to comfort Boston. They announced on Beer Advocate that they will be sending every available can of its beer to Boston on Wednesday, and are challenging other breweries from throughout New England to do the same.
If you happen to get some of these beers, remember those who are injured and those who rushed to help and toast to their honor and memories.


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