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Here is your GDC Morning WACH for Wednesday January 16, 2013:

A busy day on Good Day, so let’s start the morning links and information in a Homer Simpson way…with beer.

Ready for some homebrew?

The World Beer Festival is Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, offering a look into the world of micro brews and craft beer.  You can check out ticket information HERE.

Katherine Swartz from C.O.R. joined us to talk about the festival. 

Rick Grainger from Bet-Mar Liquids showed is the process of making beer.  You can check out his appearance HERE, and all you need to make your own craft beer HERE.

Doctor – is the state going to live?

Gov. Nikki Haley will deliver her third state of the State address at 7:00 p.m., on the list of topics is presumed to be the security of tax payer information, and the influx of business to South Carolina.  Check out a preview HERE.

Restaurant Week continues

As the eleven day celebration of local cuisine continues, Chef Carlos from MoMo’s Bistro showed us a simple and tasty way to prepare a seared NY strip steak.  Watch and listen HERE.  Also, HERE are tips on how to pick a good steak.

JAVA – No, not the coffee

Java is everywhere. Not just in your coffee, Java is a commonly used programming language that is in virtually every Internet enabled computer. While Java itself is not dangerous, a recent string of targeted vulnerabilities has even the Department of Homeland Security warning people to disable it.

Check out Stephen Miano’s tips HERE on how to stay secure.

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