News from Brooklyn, Jack’s Abby, ‘Gansett, Stone and Sam Adams http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199978/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:21:33 Norman Miller http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199978/-1/blogs01 A lot going on in the beer world, and with a lot of time off lately, I’m starting to fall behind on it all. So, here’s all of it all at once.


First up, the “Brooklyn Brewery Mash: Advenutres in Food, Film, Music, Books & Beer” is coming to Boston from July 9 – 14.


There will be tons of events in Boston throughout the week at such locations as Stoddards Food & Ale, 48 Temple Place; The Tip Tap Room, 138 Cambridge St., and Bear’s [...]]]> Mystery man http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199974/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:20:03 Rick Holmes http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199974/-1/blogs01 The shorter the campaign, the easier it is for a longshot unknown to pull off a surprise win.  I have a feeling this campaign isn’t short enough for Gabriel Gomez.


A week before the special election for U.S. Senate, Gomez is something of a mystery man.  Ask him any question, and the answer is he was a SEAL. Ask him again and he’ll say he’s had a successful career in the business world.  But he won’t talk about what he did in the SEALs, and he won’t [...]]]> Will Scandalmania ’13 fizzle out? http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199975/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:54 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199975/-1/blogs01 Bedrijfsschandalen


Nate Cohn FIGURES that President Obama’s dip in the polls probably won’t last very [...]]]> CBO says immigration reform would save the government many billions http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199976/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:25 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199976/-1/blogs01 The Congressional Budget Office Releases Its 2010 Budget


Steve Benen has the story http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199966/-1/blogs01 Today's News: Our Take - New Girl’s Max Greenfield to Appear in Veronica Mars Movie http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199962/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:17 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199962/-1/blogs01 Max Greenfield, who recurred on Veronica Mars for all three seasons, revealed that he will be reprising his role for the cult show's upcoming film.
"I will be there so will Deputy Leo," Greenfield ...]]> New Girl’s Max Greenfield to Appear in Veronica Mars Movie http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199965/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:17 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199965/-1/blogs01 Max Greenfield, who recurred on Veronica Mars for all three seasons, revealed that he will be reprising his role for the cult show's upcoming film.
"I will be there so will Deputy Leo," Greenfield ...]]> Today in the News: Was TWA Flight 800 attacked? http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199960/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:00 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199960/-1/blogs01 Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.


 



 
]]> Nate Silver’s disdain for Politico is just another reason why I like him http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199977/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:00 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199977/-1/blogs01  


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A few weeks after the election of last November, I wrotehttp://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199961/-1/blogs01 Deen is being accused of racism after a report first published by the National Enquirer alleges that the celebrity cook ...]]> Report: Paula Deen Admits to Using Racial Slur During Deposition http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199968/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:17:41 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199968/-1/blogs01 Deen is being accused of racism after a report first published by the National Enquirer alleges that the celebrity cook ...]]> Eight Mobile Toilets for Convenience and Sanitation http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199971/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:17:16 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199971/-1/blogs01   Assuming you can fight your way through the seemingly endless line when you need one, I think we can all agree that there are few things in this world quite as disgusting as a portable chemical toilet. Theres something about that unique scent of plastic, chemicals, and body fluids [...]]]> 7 Clever Uses For Old Colanders http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199972/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:17:16 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199972/-1/blogs01   I love the look thats achieved by repurposing old kitchen gadgets into knew, beautiful-yet-functional furnishings. Old and tattered antique items always convey such whimsy, while rusted or well-worn objects lend an industrial, modern feel. Mint condition mid-century modern artifacts can be converted into clever [...]]]> More Hubris from the Regime http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199973/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:16:59 Rob Meltzer http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199973/-1/blogs01 What, exactly, was the Obama Regime thinking when it got the bright idea of having bilateral negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan? As might be expected, the Taliban got the immediate message that the US isn’t even pretending any longer that Karzai is anything other than a puppet, and the Taliban remember the delightful outcome of the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam in 1973 and see the joys of history repeating itself. Karzai may be a puppet, but he’s no fool, [...]]]> Silly season: Obama faulted for visiting only 44 of the 50 states since he became president http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199992/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:44 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199992/-1/blogs01 110906_obama_waves_ap_328


How dumb is THIS?


Hey, Repubicans! How goes the effort to impeach Obama over the so-called IRS scandal? http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199993/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:23 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199993/-1/blogs01 947247_575168555848558_812676032_n


Hmmm. All that talk of a few weeks ago about impeaching President Obama for his involvement in IRS targeting of conservative groups (see http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199964/-1/blogs01 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which is scheduled to be released in December, finds Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his team of intrepid broadcast journalists (Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner) transitioning to a 24-hour cable news ...]]> Check Out the Trailer for Anchorman 2 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199970/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:30 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199970/-1/blogs01 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which is scheduled to be released in December, finds Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his team of intrepid broadcast journalists (Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and David Koechner) transitioning to a 24-hour cable news ...]]> Today's News: Our Take - Exclusive Necessary Roughness First Look: Check Out Dani's New Office http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199963/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:18 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199963/-1/blogs01 Exclusive Necessary Roughness First Look: Check Out Dani's New Office http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199969/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:18 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199969/-1/blogs01 Two more polls indicate American public’s ambivalence on issue of NSA surveillance programs http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199994/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:14 Pat Cunningham http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199994/-1/blogs01 Res-by-PID-graphic


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In recent weeks, and especially over the past few days, this humble little blogging enterprise has been plagued by various technical problems, some of which have made it difficult or impossible for prospective readers to connect [...]]]> Money Saving Apps: Smart Shopping http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199991/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:13:00 Malerie http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199991/-1/blogs01

Money Saving Apps: Smart Shopping written by for BillCutterz Money Saving Blog.

We all love saving money and BillCutterz has you covered. This is part 3 in our Money Saving Apps series: Smart Shopping. Shopkick Shopkick rewards you for shopping. Earn kicks (rewards points) by just [...]]]> Hoffa buried here! http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199967/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:12:31 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199967/-1/blogs01 Dave Granlund cartoon on businesses and Jimmy Hoffa.

]]> Today's News: Our Take - The Voice's Blake Shelton on Danielle Bradbery's Victory: Michelle "Made It Hard for Us" http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199979/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:38 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199979/-1/blogs01 The Voice's Blake Shelton on Danielle Bradbery's Victory: Michelle "Made It Hard for Us" http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199985/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:38 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199985/-1/blogs01 Today's News: Our Take - T Bone Burnett Not Returning to Nashville for Season 2 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199980/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:41 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199980/-1/blogs01 Burnett, who is also married to creator Callie Khouri, helped create and produce dozens of songs for ...]]> T Bone Burnett Not Returning to Nashville for Season 2 http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199986/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:41 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199986/-1/blogs01 Burnett, who is also married to creator Callie Khouri, helped create and produce dozens of songs for ...]]> Today's News: Our Take - The Bachelor's Mike Fleiss, Chris Harrison Debut New Dating App http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199983/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:29 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199983/-1/blogs01 "[Bachelor creator] Mike Fleiss and I have always talked about creating a dating website because over the years thousands of ...]]> The Bachelor's Mike Fleiss, Chris Harrison Debut New Dating App http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199990/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:29 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199990/-1/blogs01 "[Bachelor creator] Mike Fleiss and I have always talked about creating a dating website because over the years thousands of ...]]> The Wednesday Playlist: Futurama's Final Season, Cleveland Goes Live http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199984/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:20 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199984/-1/blogs01 The Biz: The Five's Bob Beckel Celebrates 500 Episodes http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199989/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:18 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199989/-1/blogs01 Today's News: Our Take - Josh Duggar Hired By Family Research Council http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199982/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:11 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199982/-1/blogs01 Duggar has been hired as the executive director of Family Research Council Action, the lobbying arm of the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian organization ...]]> Josh Duggar Hired By Family Research Council http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199988/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:11 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199988/-1/blogs01 Duggar has been hired as the executive director of Family Research Council Action, the lobbying arm of the Family Research Council, a conservative Christian organization ...]]> Today's News: Our Take - Sesame Street Adds Muppet Whose Dad Is in Jail http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199981/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:08:54 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199981/-1/blogs01 The program is called "Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration" and aims to ...]]> Sesame Street Adds Muppet Whose Dad Is in Jail http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199987/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:08:54 TV Guide http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/NEWS/306199987/-1/blogs01 The program is called "Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration" and aims to ...]]> Investigate Now http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199999/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:06:54 Rob Meltzer http://www.newportindependent.com/article/20130619/BLOGS/306199999/-1/blogs01 Congress should launch an immediate investigation into the death of Michael Hastings, the award-winning journalist and critic of the Obama Regime who died in a suspicious car accident near Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.