Whiskey, You’re the Devil!

On June 21, 2012, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Whiskey you’re the Devil, you’re leadin’ me astray, Over hills and mountains and to Americay! You’re sweeter, stronger, decenter, You’re spunkier than tea! Oh Whiskey, you’re my darlin’, drunk or sober… —Celtic Traditional I have to admit, of all the wonderful spirits out there, for this Booze Nerd, nothing quite satisfies like a wee dram […]

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Book Received: Live and Let Drood

On June 20, 2012, in Books Received, by Patrick Hester

Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: Roc Hardcover (June 5, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0451464524 Official Description: Live and Let Drool is the sixth book in the Secret Histories series by Simon R. Green, and continues the story of Eddie Drood – a member of an ancient family tasked with protecting the world from threats both supernatural […]

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Intrigue in Elizabethan England: Anne Lyle’s Alchemist of Souls

On May 14, 2012, in Book Review, Paul Weimer, by Paul Weimer

  It’s the early 17th century. Elizabethan England. The scene is London,  a diverse and eclectic metropolis.  Maliverny Catlyn is a skilled but down on his luck swordsman and gentleman who is trying to scrape together a living on the hard streets of London, manage his relationship with his lover Ned, and keep his tortured […]

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The Ultimate Summer Drink: Gin & Tonic

On June 1, 2011, in Andy Romine, The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

When the heat of summer weighs heavily upon me, there’s one sure-fire cure. Others may reach for their margaritas and tropical tiki drinks, but the Booze Nerd finds no better solace than in a crisp, refreshing classic: the Gin & Tonic. This cocktail has been a mainstay against the tropical heat ever since the days […]

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A True Classic: The Martini

On March 31, 2011, in The Booze Nerd, by Andy Romine

Welcome to another installment of Booze Nerd, dear drinkers. This time, I’d like to talk about the quintessential cocktail — the Martini. Really, no other cocktail has captured the imagination quite like this deceptively simple drink. It’s lent its name to a bazillion pseudo-tinis, most of which have little in common with the original drink […]

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Episode 046 Harry Turtledove

On February 22, 2011, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

In the 46th episode of the Functional Nerds, Patrick Hester & John Anealio sit down to chat with Harry Turtledove, author of Atlantis and Other places, now available from ROC.  With Harry we chat about: Atlantis, alternate history stories, novellas, ecology, war, twitter, The Byzantine Empire, the 24 hour news cycle & immigration. Links: Unofficial […]

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Episode 011

On May 28, 2010, in Podcast, by Patrick Hester

011 The Functional Nerds In the Eleventh episode of The Functional Nerds, Patrick Hester and John Anealio are joined by the latest recruit in the 3rd Nerd Army, Andrew Liptak!  Andrew is a blogger/writer who has contributed to i09 & SFSignal, has a Masters Degree in Military History and chats with us about: Military Science […]

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