Victor Paul Alvarez
Victor Paul Alvarez is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in "Long Distance Drunks: A Tribute to Charles Bukowski," IGN.com, and Baltimore Magazine. He lives in Warren, RI.
Victor Paul Alvarez is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in "Long Distance Drunks: A Tribute to Charles Bukowski," IGN.com, and Baltimore Magazine. He lives in Warren, RI.
Unlike “cool,” the undefeated champion of slang words, “nerd” means many things to many people. It was once an insult hurled by jocks at smart kids who ate paste and never got laid. Now it’s shorthand for obsession. Whether you’re a comic book nerd, a political nerd, a vinyl nerd or any other variety of […]
In 2008, Smithsonian Magazine surprised its readers with the following declaration: “The best beers in the world today are being made in the US.” That may have been a shock to those who believed Europe was still the home of quality beer. But the folks behind The Great International Beer Festival (GIBF) have known the […]