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We #BREWLIEVE!
For Brewers fans, it's been quite the September to remember. Over the last 29 games, the Crew is 23-6 and, so far this month the Crew has gone 14-4, including three-game sweeps against the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Crew is now 4-0-1 over their last 5 road series and has gone 12-5 over the last 17 road games.
During that time, according to the website coolstandings.com, the Brewers chances of making the 2012 Postseason have risen dramatically from .6% on September 1 to 17.5% as of today.
Currently, just one team—the St. Louis Cardinals—is ahead of the Brewers in the race for the second NL Wild Card spot. They lead by only 2.5 games as of the time of this post.
And, of course, there is still plenty of work to be done. The Brewers face a tough four-game set against the Washington Nationals and then a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, both teams that clinched playoff berths yesterday.
However, then we return home for our final six regular season games of the year, three against the Houston Astros (September 28-30) and three against the San Diego Padres (October 1-3).
And, as we know, thanks to you guys, the best fans in baseball, we've got a home field advantage at Miller Park that is second to none. The Brewers have always had one of the best home records in baseball. Last season the team set a franchise record with 57 wins at Miller Park. This season, the Brewers are 46-29 at home including winning 19 of their last 22 home games. The Brewers tied a Miller Park record with nine straight wins from August 20 – September 12.
Brewers fans have remained positive this season and maintained that "never say die" attitude. Despite any apparent adversity, we all continue to believe in our team.
In fact, there's a term for Brewers fans believing in the Crew. It's something we've noticed that has been catching on across various social channels already and we're jumping on board because, yes, like you, we #BREWLIEVE.
#BREWLIEVE twitter.com/YouAStupidHogg…
— Curt Hogg (@YouAStupidHogg) September 16, 2012
Oh dang, my bad I gotta get with it…#BREWlieve
— Manny Parra (@MannyParra26) September 13, 2012
Are you starting to #BREWLIEVE?? Brewers win again 9-7 sweeping the Pirates on the backs of Weeks and Ramirez!!!!
— 1250 WSSP (@1250WSSP) September 21, 2012
Hear me today at 9:30 local time in Calgary, talking brewers playoff run! @fan960walker #Brewlieve
— Jim Henderson (@JimHenderson51) September 21, 2012
Comeback Crew. #Brewlieve
— Sophia Minnaert (@SophiaMinnaert) September 21, 2012
Ramirez! #Brewlieve
— Timber Rattlers (@TimberRattlers) September 20, 2012
So, as of now, the Brewers are hanging in there, winning games and doing their part. You can do yours by coming out and showing your support for the team during the final homestand of the season and spreading the #BREWLIEVE message to your friends.
Tweet using the hashtag to tell them why you #BREWLIEVE in the Crew. Share the graphic on Facebook and/or download your I #Brewlieve Facebook Timeline image here.
While no one knows how things will pan out, one thing's for sure: MLB's addition of two more Wild Card teams and a single elimination game in each league has certainly added to the excitement of the playoff push.
On Wednesday morning, Commissioner Selig told MLB.com's Mark Newman, "It's been amazing. It's fascinating to watch the different things that have happened. We've got great division races, we've got a little of everything. You really judge how well we've done by the number of teams Labor Day and then post-Labor Day that are still in the hunt. Even I didn't think we could do this well."
Keep the faith, Brewers fans! #BREWLIEVE!
-John and Cait
Note: With the second Wild Card format for 2012, the three division winners in each league will await the survivor of a one-game playoff between the Wild Card teams in each league. Both games are slated for Friday, October 5, two days after the end of the regular season. Barring weather disruptions, the Division Series field of four teams in each league will begin the following Saturday and Sunday.
Volunteers & Entertainment Needed! 5 Weeks To Go Until the Brewers Mini-Marathon!
With just 5 weeks to go until the Brewers Mini-Marathon, we hope you've hit your stride in your training! John and I are still chugging along.
If you haven't heard, the race is now sold out, but even if you didn't sign up in time, that doesn't mean you can't be involved with the inaugural event.
The 13.1 mile half-marathon beginning and ending at Miller Park on Saturday, September 22nd will take over 750 volunteers to ensure that all participants have a safe and fun experience.
I talked with Tai Pauls, Manager of Special Events for Brewers Enterprises and she told me that they are still in need of volunteers in a variety of locations and would welcome anyone to join them.
There are two ways to volunteer:
Brewers Enterprises is looking for people who want to be a part of the Brewers Mini Event Crew. You can volunteer as an individual or as a group.
Individuals are needed to help out in a variety of areas including at packet pick-up, at the start & finish line, or at the post-race tailgate party. All individual shifts & jobs can be selected on the volunteer page of our website.
Volunteer Groups are also extremely important to help man the various Aid Stations along the course and they are still looking for groups to join them. At the Aid Stations groups will assist in distributing water to the runners and lend some moral support to runners like John and me by cheering us on the way. Tai encourages groups to embrace their stations and make them their own by displaying team/organization/company banners, colors, etc. Other areas where groups can possibly be utilized are at the finish line, race results tents or packet pick-up the day before the event.
In addition to keeping things organized and safe for the runners, Tai's goal is to make sure that we have an extremely fun and enjoyable experience.
To do this, they are seeking a variety of entertainment acts stationed along the course to entertain the runners. Entertainment can include anything from bands or dancers to singers or other performers.
Entertainment groups will receive great exposure and promotion as a Brewers Mini entertainment act. All bands, groups, etc. will be listed with logo and/or name on www.brewersmini.com and will be included in the email correspondence to all runners, a group of 5,000 people.
So, what's in it for you?
In addition to being a part of this unique event, all volunteers and entertainers will receive:
- An official Event Crew t-shirt
- A ticket voucher good for a regular season game in April/May of 2013 (exclusions may apply, tickets are subject to availability)
- An invitation to join the race participants at the post-race tailgate party at Miller Park
Depending on the volunteer assignment, the timeframe for race day on Saturday, September 22, is approximately 6am-11:30am (some jobs start later or end earlier). More information can be found on the sites below.
Event Crew Volunteer info – http://www.race-brewers.com/volunteers
Entertainment Volunteer info – http://www.race-brewers.com/entertainment
If you're running the race and/or can't volunteer yourself, please pass this along to anyone you know who might be interested in helping out. It is sure to be a fun day for runners and volunteers alike!
Thanks in advance for your assistance, we look forward to seeing you on September 22!
-John and Cait
Support the MACC Fund by making a donation to our team here! (More on fundraising to come!)
Well-Trained: 6 Weeks To Go Until the Brewers Mini-Marathon!
With 6 weeks to go until the Brewers Mini, we're in full-on training mode and you should be, too!
This week, we sat down with Dan Wright, Brewers Head Athletic Trainer, to make sure we are on track to succeed on September 22 and we're going to share some of his tips with you!
Dan's been with the Club for 11 seasons and has almost 25 years of professional athletic training experience overall. Dan has also completed a number of full and half marathons himself, so in addition to his experience as an athletic trainer, he knows firsthand what it takes to run a race.
Overall, his two key tips for us were:
1. "Stay within yourself"
Dan noted that people should know themselves, their abilities and also, their limitations.
"Everybody runs at different levels and just as much as anything else, you need to stay within yourself in terms of your training regimen," Dan said. "What you do after your workouts to recover and how you recover depends on how you hard you train."
Let your body ease into training and you are more likely to avoid injury. You should be able to push yourself to train harder, but you should also know when to give yourself a rest. A key to preventing injuries, Dan said, is trusting in your training.
2. "Fit it in"
Dan acknowledged that training for races can be challenging, almost like a second job. Factor in a crazy schedule for full-time jobs like ours and it can be downright difficult! However, people who are most successful are good at making that time commitment and fitting it in, planning out when they can do their runs and sticking to a schedule. Basically, Dan encourages you to plan out your training and stick to that plan.
"It's important to fit in the proper training for something like this to prevent injuries," Dan said. "That can be difficult and a challenge to do the longer runs in and around our job schedule. A big challenge here is fitting in the simple recovery. Half-marathons are a little different than full marathons. Full marathons can be like another job. Your longer runs are longer and the recovery time is longer. A half-marathon is a little easier to fit your long runs in—it is still a commitment—but more manageable."
Dan also talked to us about common injuries for runners and how to prevent any basic injuries that runners experience. He gave us some good tips on the importance of training and recovery and reiterated the importance of proper nutrition.
Taking care of your feet, legs and back is important part of training for the race, but Dan is also a believer in that training mentally for the race is just as important as training physically.
"I never in my wildest imagination thought I would run a marathon in my life," he said. "I was a sprinter growing up, but it is all about pace. Anyone can run a marathon; it is the mental mindset and staying within your pace. The training you do serves two purposes. It is the physiological and strengthening of the body and it is also the mental training. The runs get longer as your continue training and that is as important to your mind as it is to your body."
Read on for more of what we learned from Dan!
Athletic injuries can happen at any time to anyone. Sometimes they are freak injuries and sometimes it is a matter of poor maintenance of your body. When training for something like a half-marathon, it is important to realize that your body needs the proper preparation for workouts and the proper recovery from workouts. Without this care, injuries are more likely to occur.
Most running injuries start from the ground up, Dan told us. Simple things like blisters and other friction injuries can cause compensation and create more serious musculoskeletal injuries.
"Take care of your feet," Dan said. "That is the most important thing when beginning and maintaining a regular running program. Make sure you have the right shoes, the right amount of padding, wear the right socks. Especially if you are not a long- time runner, (foot injuries) are things that really develop first. The feet get sweaty and you get a lot more friction. Once you start compensating for a friction injury, it works its way up. Ankle soreness, knee soreness, back soreness. Everything in your body works in alignment based on your strengths and body style beginning at the feet. If you change that around from the ground up and you will hurt other muscles."
Dan was pleased to know that both Cait and I were properly outfitted at Performance Running prior to beginning our training.
Stretching is another simple, but important step to preventing injury. Dan recommends a light warm-up run to get the body warm before a full stretch. Following that stretch, continue with your workout and then finish with another stretch while your body is warm and loose. This is the first step in allowing the muscles to recover.
Dan also talked specifically about hot and cold treatments in treating and preventing injuries.
"If you have the ability to contrast heat and cold treatments, take advantage of it. If you do a cold tub after a long training run, it is very invigorating. It's really cold at first, but you get a cardiovascular flush, and it calms everything down. But contrasting between heat and cold treatment helps. Any local aches and pains, ankles, knees and back, can benefit from icing. Without any type of injury or history, the contrasting hot and cold treatment can help."
Dan started out talking in general about injury prevention and healing as John mentioned, but then I started asking him specific questions about my nagging knee injury.
The advice he gave me? Heat, Stretch, Strengthen: heat to increase the elasticity and stimulate blood flow, stretching to increase range of motion and muscle coordination and strengthening to help heal and prevent future irritation.
Dan gave me a couple of specific exercises to try and also, provided me with a compression sleeve (see below) that he had on hand. He suggested that I try wearing it while running (in conjunction with heeding his other advice).
I wasn't expecting all that when we went to meet with him, but I truly appreciate the support!
Since meeting with Day, I've run three times so far and it seems to have helped! I'm going to continue training, but also remember to "stay within myself" as we move toward race day.
So, good luck to all of you as you continue to train for the Brewers Mini–be safe!
We'll be back next week with another post as we move closer to the big day!
Support the MACC Fund by making a donation to our team here! (More on fundraising to come!)
-John and Cait
Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk a Success! Brewers Mini is 8 Weeks from Today!
Today, 4,000 people took part in the sold-out Brewers Community Foundation's 14th Annual 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk and it was a huge success!
The top time was 15:40 by Jon Fink of Muskego and the top finisher in the mascot division was Italian!
Fundraising efforts for the event raised money for Fisher House Wisconsin, which provides a "home away from home" for military and veterans' families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.
For more on the event, follow @BrewersCF on Twitter and be sure to send your own updates and photos using the hashtag #5KSausageRunWalk. On Pinterest? You can also upload your photos with the hashtag and we'll add them to our board!
If you ran today's race, here is a .PDF with complete results: 2012 Results.
This event is a perfect precursor to the Brewers Mini-Marathon, which takes place 8 weeks from today, on Saturday, September 22. Registration is still open and you can save by signing up by Tuesday, July 31.
Read on for photos and our recaps of the day!
This is always such a fun race–a wide mix of serious, competitive runners, casual runners/joggers and walkers, groups of friends, co-workers & families.
I was part of Team Brewers, which consisted of nearly 40 members of our Brewers family. Among them were coaches, players' wives and front office staff. It was great to see such a big turnout!
When we got to the starting line, we were asked to line up according to your pace. I chose to run with the 10-minute mile pack, based on the way my previous training has been going.
I started off strong, but my knee started bothering me again and I ended up taking a few walking breaks along the way. It was okay, though because it afforded me the opportunity to take some photos for you and appreciate the unique course/scenery!
Overall, I finished in just under 35 minutes–almost an 11-minute mile pace. I hope to improve upon that pace as I continue to train for the Brewers Mini.
As I said in my post earlier this week, I was looking for a 7:40 pace. I felt really good today and finished with a time of 22:48 which was a 7:21 pace! I was pretty pleased with that. I thought the course ran fast today, it was hot, but not too bad. There were some clouds that gave you some shade here and there.
I really didn't know where I was throughout the race time-wise. I didn't run with a watch or anything, just kind of pushed it the entire way. Running through Miller Park was pretty cool. I'm on the field everyday, so I'm used to it, but running through like that was a different experience. It was great to hear encouragement on the scoreboard from the players and the theme music to "Rocky" also added to the experience. I gave it a good extra kick through there.
As I came up the final 150 meters and could start to see the finish line, I knew a sub-23 minute time was within reach. I kicked it in a bit and heard the recognizable voice of Ed Sedar at the finish line yelling "Come on Steiny!" That was all I needed. I am proud to have finished in the top 180!
Congratulations to everyone who participated and finished the race today. Stay tuned for as we continue to provide updates on our training for the Brewers Mini!
-John and Cait
Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk Tomorrow; 9 Weeks Until the Brewers Mini
The Brewers Community Foundation's 14th Annual 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk is tomorrow and, thanks to all of you who signed up early, the event is sold out — all 4,000 slots are gone!
This means that we are no longer accepting new entries or any walk-ups on the morning of the 5K Sausage Run/Walk. Only participants wearing race-issued numbers will be permitted onto the 5K Sausage Run/Walk course.
If you are all signed up and ready to run (or walk), packet pick-up took place earlier this week. If you didn't get yours yet, don't worry–packets will also be available to pick up on the day of the 5K Sausage Run/Walk between 6:30 and 7:15 am underneath the tent outside of the Sausage Haus.
The event will begin at 8 am for Runners and 8:15 am for Walkers near the Sausage Haus. We recommend that all registered participants arrive by 7:15 am to allow for parking and getting to the start line (obviously earlier if you don't have your packet yet). Parking is free and available in the Miller Lot at Miller Park
Don't forget to register to fundraise for Fisher House Wisconsin by going to www.brewers.com/5kfundraising. Great Brewers incentives are available for those that reach the fundraising targets.
If you'd just like to make a donation, you can contribute to our team here.
For updates on the event, follow @BrewersCF and be sure to send your own updates and photos using the hashtag #5KSausageRunWalk.
This event is a perfect precursor to the Brewers Mini-Marathon, which takes place on Saturday, September 22. Unlike the 5K, the Brewers Mini is still taking registrations and you can save by signing up by Tuesday, July 31.
See you at the finish lines!
I haven't raced a competitive 5K in about a year, but I'm ready and excited for Saturday. It will be an early wake up call on Saturday after a night game on Friday, but I will be ready to go. Saturday will be warm, so make sure to stay hydrated!
Here is an outline of the race so participants can plan their race. If you have participated before, the route hasn't changed, but if you are new, it would be a good idea to get somewhat familiar with the course.
There is a large contingent of Brewers employees that are participating as well as some media members running. That makes me a little more competitive, but we will see how things turn out. I'm hoping for a 7:40 pace which would be about 23:46. I think setting a goal for yourself (whatever it may be) is important in motivation. Does anyone have a similar goal for Saturday? I'll be wearing bib number 12, so come find me and let's race!
I'm all ready for the 5K on Saturday! Here's a photo of my shirt and bib:
I've been training since May for the Brewers Mini, but I've had some setbacks along the way, including a knee that continues to bother me. The 5K this weekend will be a good test of my endurance and hopefully give me the confidence I need to continue training for the race in September.
Stay tuned for our results from the 5k and our next posts about the Brewers Mini.
-John and Cait
Chef's Table for the Nationals Series: DC TaKorean Food Truck Tangy Chicken Tacos
I lived in Washington D.C. during my junior year of college. It was an awesome experience all around, I really loved living there. The sights, the history, the people and the food make it very special.
I noticed two things about the food when living there. One, is that the international flavor of the city is definitely captured in the cuisine. All different types of food are available and that can turn a simple dinner into an authentic international dining experience. The second thing I noticed was that Washington D.C. was definitely ahead of the recent "Food Truck" trend. Fast forward ten years and you can't really go anywhere without seeing a food truck touting unique food–they even have a television show devoted to the trend!
The specialty food item at the Miller Park Chef's table for the Nationals series captures a unique International flavor in the spirit of Food Truck dining.
The "DC TaKorean Food Truck Tangy Chicken Tacos" are a treat. Three soft shell tacos feature sweet chili marinated chicken along with ginger, soy and a lime crema sauce will definitely satisfy your taste buds. Served with wonton chips that are topped with a slightly spicy cucumber wasabi sauce go with the meal. If you are up for something different and delicious, I wouldn't miss them.
These will be available for the National series only (remember it's a four-game series so you have an extra day to sample them!). The Chef's Table is outside section 215 on the Loge Level. The meal is $9.75.
Training on the Road: 10 Weeks To Go Until the Brewers Mini-Marathon!
With 1o weeks to go until the Brewers Mini and just one until the Brewers Famous Racing Sausages 5K Run/Walk, we're in full-on training mode and you should be, too!
But what if, say, you work crazy hours or travel a lot for business? Or, since it's that time of the year, you're headed on vacation?
You don't have to let those things become excuses or prevent you from staying on track. Read on to for some of our personal tips, then share your own in the comments field below!
Working in baseball, your hours can be crazy and unconventional. Night games followed by day games. Long homestands. Travel. Ask anyone, and they will tell you that it is not a normal 9-to-5 job. That makes working in a workout a little more challenging and makes the discipline needed to train a little greater.
I don't travel on every Brewers road trip, but when I do travel, I always plan ahead knowing that I enjoy to maintain a routine of working out. Sometimes it means losing an hour of sleep and waking up a little earlier, but it is nice to continue your normal workout plan.
I look ahead to see where we are staying and check out the workout facilities. Having done this for awhile, I now know which cities have the "good" fitness centers and which cities have "bad" fitness centers. Doing a little advance research in hotel fitness centers is important. If you know ahead of time what to expect, it makes your workout on the road a little easier.
Some cities are also better suited for running outdoors than others Chicago, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Washington D.C., Denver and Phoenix (depending on the time of year you are there) are great cities for running outside. Many hotels even provide maps with safe routes for running outdoors in case you are in an unfamiliar city. Running outside on the road is also a good way to become familiar with an unfamiliar city.
Another thing that people might find as an obstacle to working out on the road is packing extra gear. With airline baggage fees skyrocketing, every pound you save when packing your suitcase helps. There are things you can do when traveling to use as little space possible in your suitcase. Rolling your t-shirts always saves space and I usually travel with older shirts that I don't mind throwing away when done, thus saving space (and laundry!) on the way home. There are also packing solutions that allow everything to keep fresh and clean.
I know when traveling my normal routine is something I won't be able to achieve, but with a little planning ahead and some dedication, one can still maintain their workout routine so travel doesn't interrupt training.
I don't work quite as crazy hours as John, nor do I travel nearly as much for in my role, but I can tell you that my schedule is jam-packed, especially in the summer. It's also a time when trips pop up. Your friends ask you to spend a weekend at their cabin up north, or maybe traveling to attend a wedding or other family gathering.
Most recently, my friends Emily and George got married in Brooklyn and I found myself in New York for a few days. As I was packing for my trip, I included some workout clothes, hoping I would be able to hit the gym at my hotel. However, I knew my days would be packed with wedding activities intermingled with sight-seeing–and the last thing I really wanted to do was "waste" any of my precious vacation time in the hotel gym. So, while I didn't stick to my exact running schedule while I was gone, I still kept active by turning my sightseeing adventures into mini workouts.
Walking can be just as good of a workout as running, so instead of taking the subway each time I wanted to go some place, I plotted out how I could walk between places I needed or wanted to go, and it turned out to be quite easy to work in exercise.
Bonus! I also saw more sights by being on foot and saved a little cash by needing fewer cab and subway fares.
The moral of the story? While routine can be nice, you don't always have to adhere to a strict regimen while training–in fact, sometimes it is good to give your body a break–but it is always a good idea to keep active. On your next trip, consider ditching the gym and immersing yourself in your surroundings with a run or walk!
Heading out of town, whether it is for business or pleasure, can wreak havoc on your training plans. Who wants to go to bed early on the first night out of town so they can run 15 miles the next morning? How many of us can politely duck out of a 7am breakfast meeting to hit the track for a speed work out? I think the resounding answer is almost none of us!
With that said, time spent in planes, trains and automobiles does not mean your workouts (or eating habits) have to suffer, they just need to be adjusted, not abandoned.
I'm actually heading out of town Saturday morning with my family, but Saturday is my scheduled long run of 15 miles. (Did I mention I signed up for a 50K race the week before the half??) I also have a follow-up run of 7-8 miles on Sunday.
Let me be totally up front here, my will is not strong enough to turn down a crazy night with my huge, fun-loving family! However, I'm committed to being ready for all of my races this summer and fall, so I don't want my workouts to be neglected.
Easy fix. I just moved everything up one day. Friday morning (today) I rose earlier than normal and was out the door by 6:30am to sneak in 15 miles before my work day. Saturday morning (tomorrow) I will once again rise a little earlier than normal and knock out my 7 mile run. The result? A weekend free of being tied down by a training schedule.
If you have a family vacation or work trip coming up, simply plan ahead. Take a look at your training schedule and see how you can shift your runs around. And keep this in mind, if you need to skip a run, make sure it is a short, easy distance not your long run of the week. Missing a five-mile jaunt in the middle of the week won't ruin your training regiment, foregoing your first ever ten-mile run will cause you problems in the long run.
Stay tuned for our next Brewers Mini post! To join us, register for the race at brewersmini.com! Can't race, but still want to support the MACC Fund? Make a donation to our team here!
-John and Cait (& Trenni!)
Chef's Table for the Pirates Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in town for a three-game series beginning tonight at Miller Park, and the featured item at the Loge Level Chef's Table is "Polish Hill Pierogies & Kielbassa."
Pierogies to Pittsburgh are like Brats to Milwaukee. What's a pierogy, you ask?
Well, they're dumplings made of unleavened dough, first boiled, then baked or fried usually in butter with onions – traditionally stuffed with potato filling, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese, or fruit, typically semicircular in shape.
And, like our very own World Famous Klement's Racing Sausages, the Pirates Pierogies are an important part of in-game entertainment for all Pirates games at PNC Park. Following the end of the 5th inning, the Pierogies take the field to run the 280-yard Pierogy Race. There are four different pierogies in the race: Sauerkraut Saul, Cheese Chester, Jalapeno Hannah and Oliver Onion.
The Pierogies also make various appearances in the community, ranging from parades to private functions and also non-profit events.
Chef John's special for this series is basically, a Cheese Chester: three Potato and cheese pierogies sautéed in butter with caramelized onions:
and served with grilled kielbassa:
Pierogies battle with the Primanti Bros. sandwich for food supremacy in Pittsburgh and this version of the dish is excellent. Full of flavor, the sausage is a perfect compliment to the cheese filled pierogies. Add a pretzel roll on the side and it makes for a complete and delicious meal.
This meal is $9.25. As always, these items can be found at the Chef's Table outside Section 215 at Miller Park–this weekend only!
What John and Cait Ate…The Giant Slugger
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
-Yogi Berra
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it…and try these concessions!"
-John & Cait
During each homestand, we will be meeting with John DiMartini, Executive Chef at Delaware North Sportservice/Miller Park to sample some of the latest and greatest Miller Park fare and review it here, for you.
Swing for the Fences with the Giant Slugger
Today, we were treated to the Giant Slugger, SportService's newest roster addition & superstar.
Read on for a description, photos and review!
The Giant Slugger- $26
The Giant Slugger is a 24-inch long Klement's Hot Dog served on a pretzel bun. The two-foot long hot dog is loaded with chili, cheese, onions & jalapenos.
Watch as it comes to life:
The finished product weighs in at approximately two pounds, nine ounces. It is perfect for sharing as it can be easily cut up and is served in an easy to carry container with handles
John & Cait: We know we gave you a recent update from marathon training on how to eat healthy, but everyone needs to splurge here and there. This is a perfect opportunity. We not saying you need to eat the whole thing yourself (please, by all means, this is meant to be shared), but this is definitely something you and your group are going to want to try. It's good enough with just the hot dog, chili and cheese, but add that to a pretzel bun!? Surely a masterpiece. It is easy to carry in a case with handles and everything! The crew at the stand will even cut it up for you and your group. Give it a shot. It's fun, it's a "social" snack, it's National Hot Dog Month and it's America.
Where To Satisfy Your Craving: The hot dog is available on the Loge Level at Miller Park at a portable stand outside Section 215 (just steps across from the Chef's Table) and on the Field Level at the Plaza Grill outside of Section 110.
The Crew returns home for a six-game homestand vs. the Pirates and Cardinals, starting tomorrow, Friday, July 13. Make sure you come out to Miller Park and when you do, make sure you order the Giant Slugger. Then, share your photos with us! Tweet photos of you and your gang enjoying this treat to @Bernie_Brewer with the hashtag #GiantSlugger.
So what about you? What do you think of the Giant Slugger? Do you have another favorite ballpark snack? Want to dispute our reviews? A question about concessions? Something you'd like to see featured here? Post your comments below!
We'll be back with another edition of What John and Cait Ate during the next homestand and until then…Bon Appetit!
-John and Cait
12 Weeks Until the Brewers Mini: Sign Up Now and Save!
Can you believe it is just 12 weeks until the Brewers Mini-Marathon? Time is running out to start training properly–and to save on registration fees!
Regular Entry ends on Tuesday, July 31st; after that, Late Entry fees kick in, so if you're on the fence or just haven't gotten around to signing up yet, now is the time to do it!
If you haven't heard about the Brewers Mini yet, the 13.1 mile race will start and finish at Miller Park, taking participants on a scenic route past a number of iconic Milwaukee landmarks along the way, such as Saz's State House, the Miller Valley and Miller Brewery, the Mitchell Park Domes, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, the Harley-Davidson Museum and Palermo's Pizza. Runners will also run through the park along the warning track.
The event will come with plenty of fun and entertainment as all participants will receive a free Brewers ticket voucher good for select 2012 or 2013 games at Miller Park, a participant medal, a "tech" shirt and a post-race tailgate party outside Miller Park with live music.
Great on-course support will be provided with 10 aid stations featuring water and Gatorade, misting stations, and entertainment along the way. Spectators will have plenty of free parking at Miller Park and will have the opportunity to watch racers run through Miller Park while being shown on the scoreboard.
Additionally, participants can raise money for the MACC Fund, benefitting childhood cancer research in Wisconsin.
Participants can sign up for the race and organize their own fundraising page online at www.brewersmini.com.
We are all in the midst of training for the race ourselves, so we hope you'll join us on Saturday, September 22!
-John & Cait (and Trenni)
Here's a recap of our training posts to date:
Brewers To Host "Mini-Marathon" in September, Will Benefit the MACC Fund
20 Weeks To Go Until the Brewers Mini-Marathon!
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Ecozoo Backpack
I do not carry a purse, but I am picky about the "diaper bag" that I carry around for my children. But, with my last little one out of diapers, she has moved onto her own, personal backpack. That is where her new Ecozoo Backpack comes in. These adorably cute backpacks are just the right size for my independent toddler to carry on her own. Plus, they hold a change of clothes, a snack, a cup, and a few toys. Perfect space to fit our needs. Not to mention, considering Monkey's love for all things "animal", she s thrilled to know that she has a pretty panda hanging on her back.
Eco-friendly Features:
- natural cotton canvas & rope materials
- non-toxic dyes
- sustainable wood accents
- recycled plastic components
- padded shoulder straps
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 5 inches
Sensory Diet
Furthermore, as part of Monkey's sensory diet, we put heavier objects into her Ecozoo backpack and let her carry it around the house. She can use it to tote toys up and down the stairs or to gather her toys once she is done playing with them. Since she requires that deep tissue sensory, the backpack is a great way to give her that feeling as she wears it around the house. The padded shoulder straps protect her little arms and she gets a kick out of the fun little panda feet. And when she isn't toting it around on her back she will sit and play with the panda. He talks to her and they can have a fabulous time just playing on the floor together through the imagination of a child. Basically, the Ecozoo backpack has proven to be both fun and practical… as well as safe for our environment.
Green Apple Supply
Established as a non-profit source for green home, school and office supplies, Green Apple Supply sells hundreds of essentials and gifts that are, in most cases, 50 to 60 percent less than traditional mark-ups on retail products. Consumers can buy a range of items from BPA-free and PVC-free sandwich bags to plant-based paints, biodegradable calculators, banana paper journals and more for just slightly over cost.
Through its website, Green Apple Supply also offers an opportunity for its visitors to donate to the organization's goal of making eco-friendly products accessible to everyone nationwide and throughout the world.
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Doing 'Pono' Architecture
Wednesday - March 19, 2008
Kurt Hauoli Mitchell, AIA, NCARB, ISP
President & CEO of Kober Hanssen Mitchell Architects
Several months ago, one of our projects appeared in another publication under the caption "Most Unwelcome Architectural Trend." This project certainly was driven by the building's function, the location and the owner's desire to maximize the use.
It's been referred to by that publication's editor as being "prison-like" in design. Maybe it should have had a green-tiled double-hip roof, or beige-colored stucco walls. Would that have made it more welcomed or maybe have a better "Hawaiian Sense of Place"? If we designed it that way, then it could look like a hotel, an office building or a theater. If it did, then I would have failed Architecture 101, "Form follows Function."
I have had many good mentors who had one thing in common: a strong work ethic built on excellence and integrity. Today, this is the foundation of Kober Hanssen Mitchell Architects - hard-working.
We are currently being bombarded with the green words like sustainability, eco-friendly, recycle, alternative energy, etc. We are all jumping on the bandwagon to separate ourselves when it comes to how we approach design and sustainability. Architects are trying to find the best design solution that works for the environment. Our education and training teaches us that we have this responsibility. Today, new social awareness has brought this issue to the forefront. For architects, it has always been a part of the design process.
Local architects think globally, which is great, but this is an island state that has its limitations. Those limitations can be found in design style, area of practice and who our clients are.
We're a native Hawaiian firm, and our clients don't follow the more traditional approach. KHMA has been in Hawaii for more than 25 years, so the challenge of doing business has been both exciting and rewarding. Our staff experience varies; therefore, there is a constant dialogue in which everyone learns. At KHMA, our one marketing philosophy encompasses the mind, spirit and body. It's based on excellent service, good architecture and a great work environment, glued together by passion.
At KHMA, we see education as an important component to our success. We also serve as a classroom for the University of Hawaii's School of Architecture Practicum Program. Architectural doctorate students are exposed to how decisions are made and leadership skills, and learn to become critical thinkers. When I asked our current practicum student Shane Moniz about the future in architecture, the word pono or balanced came to mind.
Shane went on to explain his theory, that pono describes the Hawaiian people, climate and sense of place. As we know, sense of place is a state of mind. We cannot find a balanced state of mind unless the built environment is pleasant, comfortable and safe. I could not have better explained what architecture and KHMA are all about.
By the way, the unwelcome architecture referred to at the top of this article is the Hawaii Self Storage in Kaimuki. This project is a multi-award winner, and has recently won a national design award. KHMA's measurement is client expectations. This project has far exceeded the client's expectations. Pono.
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Nothing is more annoying than watching your Smartphone's battery die just as you are about to pick up that important phone call or take an incredible selfie. It has happened to all of us at some point.
Fortunately with the rapid advancement of mobile technology we now have power banks. These amazing new gadgets make certain that you never get caught out with a flat battery again. However, just like other mobile devices, not all power banks are made equal. Below are a few factors to consider before purchasing a power bank, so that you can end up with the right one.
Capacity should not be everything
When it comes to portable backup battery for your mobile devices, capacity (measured in mAh) is usually the main feature to look for. If your phone has a 2000mAh battery, it means that a power bank with 2000mAh should be able to recharge it fully with one charge. In reality, this is rarely the case because of power lost due to circuit resistance and voltage conversion, and at times the quality of your charging cable.
So the obvious solution is to get a higher capacity power bank that is able to charge your device multiple times. Unfortunately, this also means the power bank is bulkier, heavier and even pricier. Therefore, if portability, style and cost matter to you, then capacity can take a back seat. Here is a great site for power bank reviews with great capacity but also stylish, portable and affordable.
Everything else in between
Besides the capacity, there are various other factors that you should pay attention to including connectivity, charge time, LED indicators, multi-functionality and battery quality. You will not find that one power bank with all these things so you have to decide what is important to you and what is not. For instance, most mobile users want a backup battery that can quickly recharge their devices, and do not care so much about connectivity.


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Looking for something fun to do that won't cost a lot of money? Why not have a movie night at home? It can be a family affair, or invite some friends.
Pick a theme -- comedies, adventure, sci-fi -- or animated movies for the kids. Serve foods that complement the theme or go all-out and decorate with movie-related items.
For a Westerns night, feature cowboy movies like old John Wayne or Clint Eastwood classics and make Chili Cornbread Pie the star of the show.
Set out bowls of toppings so everyone can dress the chili as desired. Canned diced chilies or pickled jalapenos add heat, while avocados, sour cream or cheese mellow things out.
Get inspired with a cookbook, "The Texas Cowboy Kitchen," which offers menu ideas for "Cowboy Night at the Movies." To enter to win the book in a random drawing, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com by Thursday.
Here are some other movie night theme ideas:
The classics: pick some of the great black and white comedies or classic detective movies of the 30s and 40s like Abbott and Costello or The Maltese Falcon.
TV catch-up: Boxed sets of TV shows like seasons of "Lost" "The Sopranos" or "CSI."
Animal favorites: Lassie, Benji, Old Yeller, That Darn Cat, National Velvet, to name a few.
Reader responses
John Macko, of Syracuse, replied to the request of Cheryl Sauer, of Chittenango, who asked for a sauerbraten recipe. Macko writes: "This recipe, 'borrowed' from the former Gruen's Restaurant, has a dark brown gravy."
Marie Volles, of Syracuse, sent a recipe for Hot Cross Buns for Sarah, of East Syracuse. "This recipe is so good," Volles writes. "I make it often."
Post-Standard colleague Janis Barth shares a recipe for Baked Hot Chocolate. "It's like having three desserts in one -- the top layer has just a hint of crispness, the center has the texture of warm chocolate pudding and the bottom layer is a shade thicker than the thickest hot chocolate you can imagine."
Reader requests
Lynn G., of Syracuse, would like a recipe for Easter babka bread.
Ann Buff, of Fayetteville, e-mailed: "I used to make an apple crisp with coated sliced apples, topped with a mixture of sugar, flour, a beaten egg, then topped with melted butter. My daughter-in-law sent me one topped with oatmeal, but that's not it."
Sue, of Utica, would like a recipe for "Italian Easter Pie," made with ricotta cheese and lemon.
Chili Cornbread Pie
From Verybestbaking.com
1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 packet (1.4 ounces) chili seasoning or taco seasoning mix
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (15 and 1/4 ounces) no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk, divided
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained (optional)
2 boxes (8.5 ounces each) dry corn muffin mix
2 large eggs
Sliced avocado, salsa and/or sour cream (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
Cook turkey or beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in chili seasoning, tomato sauce, corn, beans, 3/4 cup evaporated milk and chilies. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Combine corn muffin mix, remaining 3/4 cup evaporated milk and eggs in medium bowl; stir until just moistened. Spread mixture over meat filling. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with chopped avocado, sour cream and salsa, if desired. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 330 calories, 10 grams fat (4.5 grams saturated fat), 75 milligrams cholesterol, 820 milligrams sodium, 44 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 14 grams sugars, 19 grams protein.
From the former Gruen's Restaurant, slightly adapted
Sent by John Macko
4-pound beef roast (approximate weight; any cut will do)
2 cups water
2 and 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 ribs celery with leaves
2 large carrots
1 to 2 medium onions
1/2 orange
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons pickling spices
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 to 8 teaspoons cornstarch (depending on thickness desired)
In the refrigerator, marinate the beef with the water, vinegar and pickling spices for at least 3 days, turning frequently. Cut celery, carrot, onion, orange and lemon into wedges in a pressure cooker. Add beef and marinade.
Cook for at least 45 minutes. When done, remove the roast and strain the stock into another pot, discarding the vegetables, spices and fruit.
To the stock, add brown sugar, ketchup and spices. Bring to a slow boil for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water. Add to stock mixture. Keep adding cornstarch and stirring until desired thickness is reached. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir until completely thickened.
Slice roast and add meat to gravy mixture. Serve over cooked and buttered or pan-fried noodles. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Hot Cross Buns
Sent by Marie Volles
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup warm water
1 package dry yeast
2 eggs
5 and 1/2 cups flour, divided
1/2 cup raisins or currants
1/2 cup candied fruit
Confectioner's sugar
Water or milk
Heat milk just until bubbles form (do not bring to complete boil). Remove from heat. Add sugar, salt and butter or margarine, stirring until butter is melted. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stir until yeast is dissolved. Stir in milk. Add beaten eggs and 2 cups of flour, beat with electric mixer until dough is smooth. Add remaining flour and fruit. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, divide into 24 rolls and let rise again.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
When rolls are cooled, make a glaze by combining confectioners' sugar and water or milk. Drizzle in form of a cross on each roll. Makes 24 rolls.
Baked Hot Chocolate
Sent by Janis Barth
9 ounces 62 percent semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
4 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped cream, for garnish
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange four 1-cup ovenproof coffee cups or mugs or 8-ounce ramekins in a baking or roasting pan.
Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water. Whisk occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Stir eggs and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer, then set over simmering water and stir until warm to the touch. Place bowl on stand mixer and, using the whisk attachment, beat for 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Remove from mixer and fold eggs into chocolate mixture until it is light and smooth.
Spoon batter into cups. Add enough very hot water to baking pan to come halfway up side of cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The baked hot chocolate will be done when the tops lose their glossy finish. A wooden skewer inserted in the top will emerge clean, but batter toward bottom of cup will still be very moist.
Carefully remove the cups from the pan. The cakes can be served warm, at room temperature or covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. To reheat, bring to room temperature and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 minutes, or until warm. Serve topped with whipped cream. Makes 4 to 8 servings.
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Three of county's earliest soldiers get new grave markers
GAVERS – Three men who served the country and later returned to our area were honored Sunday with new grave markers in the New Lebanon Presbyterian Church cemetery.
James Figgins, a Revolutionary War veteran; John McMillen, a War of 1812 veteran; and Richard Lesnet, a Civil War veteran either had no grave marker or it was not marked to reflect their military service. On Sunday, new markers were dedicated.
Mary Davis, who researched all the veterans buried in the cemetery, gave a history about what she was able to learn about each of the men to the 52 people who attended.
James Figgins, who later in life owned an 80-acre farm in Wayne Township, was born on July 23, 1763 in Westmoreland County, Va., which meant he was only 13 when he served in the war. Davis points out many soldiers lied about their age to get into the military and some records show he was born in 1758. He served as a private under General Baron Von Steuben in the Virginia line.
Figgins would marry a woman named Mary, who also went by the name Molly, and lived the later days of his life on the farm in Wayne Township. He died at age 90.
Johns McMillen fought in the War of 1812 in a militia calvary unit under Daniel Harbaugh of Lisbon in group known as the Light Dragoons. Little is known about him, except he married a woman named Anna and died at the home of his son, John, at the age of 87.
Richard Lesnet fought in the Civil War and died at his brother's home in 1864 near the end of the war. Davis said Lesnet was born in 1818, the sixth of nine children and he married Sarah Sherman. The couple had three children, but Sarah died in 1858 and one of the daughters also died within a few years of her. Lesnet took his remaining two children, Lee and Nancy Jane, and moved for a time to Illinois, before returning to the area.
While Lesnet lived with his brother, Shepley, he enlisted in the Union army, the Invalid Corps of Company D, Seventh Regiment in Franklin Township, then later transferred to Company H of the 33 Illinois Infantry. He left Lee, age 13, and Nancy Jane, 16, behind when he enlisted.
Besides giving the stories of the three veterans, Davis took the time to read the list of all the veterans buried in the New Lebanon cemetery:
Milo Brown, Army 1948-1949; Joseph Chambers, Civil War; John Charles Ewing, Army, World War II; Robert Fife, Civil War; John Graham, War of 1812; George W. Grooms, Civil War; Phurriott E. Henry Jr, Korean and Vietnam Conflicts; David Martin, War of 1812; Hugh Martin, War of 1812;
John McGeehen, Civil War; Nicholas Miku, Army 1976-1978; Junior C. Morris, Army 1964-1966; Donald W. Roseburg, Army 1943-1945 and 1946-1949; Oliver Shook, Civil War; Roy W. Toley, Air Force World War II; Joseph R. Weston, Marines, World War II and Korean Conflict.
A Vietnam veteran himself, Joseph Hendricks gave the closing remarks and benediction. He described the years when the three men served during the first 100 years of this country.
"The people were starved for freedom," Hendricks said, "the wonderful freedom we have today, the wonderful liberty we have today and the wonderful justice we have today… We pray for peace here today, no only for our country, but all over the world."


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This service helps Season Ticket Holders find new partners for their tickets and makes it easier to share their tickets with their existing partners. These web-based tools are provided free of charge by the Minnesota Twins.
Twins Ticket Share lets fans make offers to purchase tickets to several games at once and join a Season Ticket Group.


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OCU Presents State Premiere of 'Our Town'
The Oklahoma premiere of the new American opera "Our Town," based on Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, will be presented Feb. 21 to 23 by the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University.
Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, on OCU's historic Kirkpatrick stage on N.W. 25th Street and Blackwelder Avenue. Tickets ($12-25) are available online at www.okcu.edu/tickets or by calling (405) 208-5227.
Set in the fictional New England town of Grovers Corners, the opera features music by American composer Ned Rorem and a libretto by J.D. McClatchy. Rorem's evocative score and Wilder's kaleidoscopic use of time illustrate cycles of love and marriage and death and loss in one village over the span of 12 years.
OCU's award-winning Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company will present the three-act work in English, with a cast of 28. The 30-member opera orchestra is under the baton of professor Matthew Mailman. Director Karen Coe Miller will give a free curtain talk 45 minutes before each show.
"Thornton Wilder's play 'Our Town' has become a part of the American cultural consciousness," Miller said. "Its simple story of life in an ordinary town invites us to reflect on the attention and intention we give to our own life's events, big or small."
Miller's direction honors the work's tradition of a sparse stage and limited props, as envisioned by its creators, to emphasize the story's timelessness.
"Composer Ned Rorem gives us all the opportunity to discover or rediscover this work in his effective opera adaptation," Miller said. "The voice is such a personal instrument. Rorem uses the intimacy of music to illuminate the journey of the characters and the audience from the personal to the universal."
The operatic version of Our Town was premiered in 2006. It was commissioned by a consortium comprised of the Aspen Music Festival, Opera Boston, Lake George Opera, Indiana University, North Carolina School of the Arts and Festival Opera of California. The European premiere took place in London's Silk Street Theatre in 2012.
The Oklahoma Opera and Music Theater Company's season of American works continues with "The Tender Land" March 7 to 9, from Aaron Copland (spotlight musical, Burg Theatre, $10); and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning "South Pacific," April 24 to 27, a co-production with Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (Kirkpatrick, $15-35).
For more information about events at the Bass School of Music, visit www.okcu.edu/music or www.facebook.com/bassschoolofmusic.
Christopher Mosz, back left, portrays George, Jennifer Soloway is Emily and Tevyn Hill is the stage manager in Oklahoma City University's Feb. 21 to 23 production of an operatic re-imagining of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Our Town." They are among a cast of 28 presenting the work's Oklahoma premiere, with a 30-piece opera orchestra.


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This is a pic of my DH's garden. We have tons of maters and zinnias. Our fruit trees, blueberries, and grapes feed the birds. But I'm sure they appreciate it.
I'm taking a break from blogging for a week, but when I get back I think I should have a pre-Halloween giveaway. That's what I'm thinking. Something fallish. And maybe orange.
Hope everyone is enjoying summer and eating lots of popsicles.


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Israel seizes Palestinian land for barrier
PA officials condemn move and urge international community to intervene
Daily Star | August 25, 2005
Israel has issued orders to seize Palestinian-owned land to build a section of its separation barrier around the largest Jewish settlement in the West Bank, the Justice Ministry said.
Palestinians condemned the construction of the barrier around Maaleh Adumim and accused Israel of quietly issuing the land-confiscation order while the world's attention was focused on the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Israel says the barrier is needed to keep suicide bombers from entering the country. The Palestinians accuse Israel of imposing a border that will swallow up chunks of territory they claim for a future independent state.
When complete, the 680-kilometer wall is expected to include about 8 percent of the West Bank.
Amos Gil, executive director of Ir Amim, an Israeli settlement monitoring group, said the Maaleh Adumim confiscation would seize about 60 square kilometers of land.
Attorney General Meni Mazuz approved the order after a legal review, the Justice Ministry said.
The orders were posted on Monday in part of the territory to be seized - a desert area inhabited mostly by bedouin Arab farmers, Gil said. More expropriation orders are expected to be issued in the coming days or weeks, he added.
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has repeatedly said his withdrawal from Gaza and part of the West Bank will cement Israel's hold on large West Bank settlement blocs, including Maaleh Adumim. About 30,000 people live in the settlement, located on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
The head of Israel's main anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now said that there has been a big increase in the West Bank settler population since Sharon unveiled his Gaza withdrawal plan 18 months ago.
"We know for example that just between December to the beginning of July of this year, 6,000 people have moved" to the West Bank, Yaariv Oppenheimer said.
The Palestinians say the Gaza withdrawal must be the first step toward a negotiated settlement giving them an independent state that includes all of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
"Such decisions will only serve to undermine any efforts to resume negotiations," said a senior Palestinian official, Saeb Erekat. "This will destroy [U.S.] President [George W.] Bush's vision of a two-state solution."
Samir Huleileh, secretary of the Palestinian Cabinet, urged the international community to intervene. Palestinian officials are preparing to oppose the action in Israel courts, he said.
The United States opposes the construction of the barrier on disputed land.
The latest Israeli move will take land that is especially vital for the Palestinians, Gil said.
"We argue that the real reason for this is political, to annex another large part of the West Bank to Israel," Gil said. "This will cut the West Bank in half and you won't be able to have a viable Palestinian state."
Meanwhile, Israel said Wednesday all its soldiers would be out of the Gaza Strip within a month, ending four decades of occupation of the Palestinian territory.
A day after Israel uprooted settlers from 21 Gaza settlements and four in the West Bank in just a week, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz confirmed that the equally momentous departure of his troops was being fast-tracked as well.
And he confirmed Israel has reached an agreement to turn over control over a volatile stretch of the Gaza-Egypt border to 750 Egyptian troops.
The transfer of border supervision to the Egyptians is key to ending Israel's Gaza occupation.
The agreement had been held up by Israeli concerns that weapons and explosives would be smuggled across the border from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula into Gaza once its troops leave Gaza.
"This agreement ultimately gives comprehensive - and I emphasize comprehensive - responsibility to the Egyptians regarding the prevention of weapons smuggling in the Philadelphi corridor in tunnels and above ground, into the Gaza Strip," Mofaz told Army Radio.
It wasn't immediately clear what responsibilities Palestinian troops on the Gaza side of the border would have.
Israel and the Palestinians, meanwhile, have reached an agreement on disposing rubble from the homes bulldozers have been demolishing in evacuated settlements since late last week, officials from both sides said.
Under the deal, brokered by international Mideast envoy James Wolfensohn, Israel is to demolish all homes in the empty settlements and remove asbestos and any other hazardous materials to sites inside Israel.
The Palestinians are to dispose of the remaining rubble, keeping reusable materials to build a seaport and other houses, and transferring the remainder to a third party.
Israel is to foot the estimated $30 million bill, and expects to complete the demolitions by early September. - AP, AFP


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Currently i am using 512mb sapphire 5670 512mb card and i play games in native resolution of 1280x1024
have athlon x4 635 2.9ghz processor(not overclocked)
2gb 800mhz ddr ram
drivers installed 10.12catalyst and i am quite happy, however its high time now and i thought of upgrading my gpu to either 5750 or 5770 but not sure which one would be better xfx or sapphire and one more question how much difference is there in performance if we compare it with xfx gts 450.
pls help within this week i am gonna buy it.
would appreciate your advices.
thanks and advance.
You guys helped me to choose 5670 last time i hope this time also you would also help :)
XFX is better than Sapphire. The only cards I now buy are XFX and have not had a problem yet. With Sapphire, I had two cards in a row DOA and to return them, I had to go through where I bought them and not Sapphire. This is very unprofessional and cheap on their part. Get XFX and you will be happy.
Difference between brands only exists in warranty for the most part. Maybe a tiny difference in quality of capacitors but I doubt that, and perhaps clockspeed but that's it. You can check the clockspeed in store or online. DOA happens with all brands.
Just get the cheapest one, or the one that has the best warranty if you like.
But more important, I'm not sure an upgrade from 5670 to 5770 would justify the price. Check out some benchmarks, maybe a 6850 or 6870 will suit you better.
but i heard that its much faster than nvidia's GTS 450 and its 4xxxx card 4870 as well..
i have 600watts psu and i want something which could go with that...and i believe its faster than 9800GTX+ ALSO.....
point me out if i am wrong(with latest catalyst drivers 10.12)
and i read in many forums and checked its benchmarks as well and saw it outruns GTX 260 also.....
so is that a lie??????? just to promote radeon??
i am getting confused now :( and yeah is it faster than ati 4850??????
Yeah I was talking about difference between AMD brand graphics cards, that doesn't really matter.
As for difference between 5770/5750 and GTS 450, there's isn't much and they compete quite directly in the same performance- and price point.
Not sure how a 5770 compares with a 9800GTX+ but that's not a really fair comparison since it's an older technology, rather compare the same generation. Still I don't see the point in upgrading from 56xx to 57xx.
Don't worry about your PSU, it will run any single card config.
i am use windows 7 but i also have partition for xp sp3 and for gaming i prefer direct x9...thats why i was concerned , for me real performance would come in xp only...as for gaming i use that only.
so for direct x9 games i would say direct comparison with 9800gtx+ is not at all unfair for me....
this is my current processor http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1346111
my concern is only to get a better card at cheap cost cuz i am still using an only samsung sync master 17inches monitor which has highest resolution of 1280x1024, so i hope i would get best out of this card for this resolution. :P
I have a sapphire 5870 card and the only problem I encountered was a imperfect contact between the socket and the card which was solved by taking out the card and puting it back. Sapphire is much cheaper than XFX and you basicly get the same card, the waranty differs.(or not)I really suggest going sapphire, but I'd go for a 6850 because it has newer tech inside and there is only a 60$ difference. And don't worry, I run 5870 with 500watts and 6850 is taking way less power.
For such a resolution and XP, a 4870 would suffice if you can find it for cheap. Or a 4850, or any other top-end card from the DX9 generation. They mostly outrun a 5750 at such resolutions.
thanks a lot for all your important advices...today is my week off and i'd be heading to buy my new card..
last thing....what would you say if i take gts 450 instead of hd 5770....cuz i have budget of 5770 too but just from your point of view ...??? :)
how much difference is there in both of these cards performance.??
thanks everyone i bought sapphire version of 5770 :)
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A 'gentler' cell phone law
A 'gentler' cell phone law
I am pleased to see that in the Dec. 15 Huntsville Times, the editorial board agrees with the National Transportation Safety Board's call for a ban on cell phone use while driving. But you may want to revise your call on the Alabama Legislature to pass a law "banning texting and other online functions by motorists using hand-held devices."
Such a law might be considered strict, tough, or harsh, as has been your criticism with Alabama's illegal immigration bill, HB56.
To avoid any entanglements with the Department of Justice or 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, perhaps we should draft a "gentler" anti-texting law that exempts church groups, foreign visitors who are not carrying any papers, anyone collecting data for state schools, anyone seeking government entitlements, or anyone seeking to conduct business with state agencies.
Since, as you point out, that complying with such a law might involve "changing what has become ingrained behavior for many Americans," we should proceed cautiously with such strict, sweeping, tough, and harsh legislation. Do we really want to offend a significant portion of our residents and risk a mass exodus of texting drivers from our most hospitable and accommodating state?
Cary A. Hilton
Madison, 35756
Avoid sprawl pitfalls
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FORT WAYNE (www.incnow.tv) - NAIA Division II seventh-ranked Saint Francis matched the school record for wins to start the season with a 78-67 win over Urbana Saturday afternoon.
The Lady Cougars improved to 11-0 with the win over the NCAA Division II member with balanced scoring against a taller challenger.
Kayla Drake led USF with 22 points. Skylarr Shurn had 18, Kalah Baer twelve off the bench, and Jenelle Wilson eleven.
The 11-0 start ties the 1999-00 USF women for the most wins to start a season.
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The documentary is about the fight a New Jersey police detective wages after being diagnosed with cancer and refused her right to give her pension, having served for 25 plus years, to her partner of six years who is a woman.
Watching the trailer, it's clear why it was a winner of several film festivals and now an Academy Award nominee.
Now we just have to sit back and wait to see if the show will go on February 24th. With the writers' strike going into its fourth month, there is still no word on whether a deal can be struck beforehand. The voice of Bahrain is hard on the story with this story from the Gulf Daily News which provided some details:
Gil Cates, producer of the Oscar telecast, has vowed the show will come off no matter what, hinting the programme could be padded with clips from 80 years of Oscar history if writers and stars do not co-operate.
Officially, the academy says it is moving ahead with the red carpet and awards ceremony as usual.
"We are planning to have our show at the Kodak Theatre with an audience of 3,300 people and a television audience significantly larger than that," said academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger.


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harp instrumental. 9 tracks were improv and edited
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NEW YORK -- Coming back to the ballpark Thursday after a destructive loss Wednesday night, no Met cursed his rotten luck or blamed extenuating circumstances. This time of year, the players say, there is no room for excuses.
All season, one loss after another has felled the Mets in some manner. Yet, each time, they have somehow managed to respond.
Thursday night might have been a showcase example.
Trailing the National League's top team by three runs in heavy rain and biting winds, the Mets reeled off four runs in the final three innings to stun the Chicago Cubs, 7-6, at Shea Stadium to win a critical game with the postseason on the line.
Carlos Beltran sent the hundreds of fans remaining at Shea into manic celebration when his ninth-inning liner ticked off the glove of Micah Hoffpauir at first and dribbled into right field. As Jose Reyes steamed around third, his teammates poured out of the dugout and mobbed the two heroes.
These are the types of wins befitting playoff teams. This was the toughness missing from a Mets team that folded under similar circumstances last season. Three games remain in the regular season, and with two teams tied for the same playoff spot, the Mets know there was no time to sulk after a disheartening loss Wednesday night.
"There are no more options," Beltran said. "You have to let go of the night before and concentrate on what is coming forward. Right now, we need to play well against the Marlins (this weekend). They have nothing to lose."
The Milwaukee Brewers won Thursday night, stunning the Pirates with a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning, so the Mets and Brewers are even in the NL wild-card race. The Mets pulled to within a game of the idle Phillies for the NL East lead.
A lot of scenarios could present themselves this weekend, including a Nor'easter that could turn everything on its head.
The Mets' comeback began after Hoffpauir blasted a Ricardo Rincon fastball in the seventh, depositing it into the Mets bullpen for a three-run homer and a 6-3 Cubs lead. Hoffpauir finished 5-for-5 with five RBI and a pair of homers and almost singlehandedly dealt a season-shattering blow to the Mets' playoff hopes.
Trailing by three against a lineup of Cubs reserves, the Mets began to chip away. One run in the seventh led to two in the eighth, providing some of the wackiest theater Shea has seen this season.
Two little-used players -- Ramon Martinez and Robinson Cancel -- smacked back-to-back singles to bring home the tying runs in the eighth. Cancel's slap shot to right scored Ryan Church, who should have been out by five feet at home. But Church avoided the tag, his momentum carrying him past home plate. He scrambled back, his hand just beating the glove tag of Cubs catcher Koyie Hill for a 6-6 tie.
Shea erupted, and fans thrusting their wet, cardboard "Believe!" signs into the air.
Afterward, interim manager Jerry Manuel called this the win that should propel the Mets into the playoffs. He gave his team a speech after Wednesday's loss, and echoed Beltran by saying there was no more options left.
"I believe we're ready to go ahead and take off," Manuel said. "I would be really surprised if we come out and not perform. I don't think our fans would let us perform another way."
Most of the fans had stormed to the exits in the middle innings, as the rain and the Mets' sloppy play didn't give much reason to stay and brave the elements. They saved a standing ovation for Pedro Martinez, who raised his fist to the crowd, realizing he could have been walking off for the final time as a Met.
Martinez pitched so-so, but did strike out a season-high nine in six innings. Cubs starter Rich Harden also struggled in the slop in giving up three runs in six innings.
Before fast-forwarding to the ninth, this was the same situation the Mets had failed the previous day. But a leadoff walk to Reyes soon gave way to Beltran's single off reliever Kevin Hart (2-2). While Beltran later stood at his locker, he told a few reporters how he didn't carry Wednesday night's game home with him. If he did, his wife Jessica wouldn't have tolerated it. The circumstances are a little different. He can boast a little at home.
"It's going to be a great night," Beltran said.
Moments after Beltran walked off, Brewers slugger Ryan Braun crushed his grand slam deep into the bleachers in left. A few Mets groaned, and most of the clubhouse emptied. Clarity, it seems, will have to wait another day.


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Health Alliance Plan has added 29 new hospitals and 2,500 physicians to its statewide network, the largest-ever expansion of HAP and its subsidiaries, Alliance Health and Life Insurance Co. and HAP Preferred Inc.
With the new contracts, Detroit-based HAP has significantly expanded its presence in western Michigan, mid-Michigan, northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
The growth brings options and competition to health coverage, Francine Parker, HAP president and CEO, said in the company's announcement.
She noted the expanded coverage will enable companies with multiple locations to provide one-stop access employees at various locations.
"HAP has had almost 50 years in this marketplace with relationships with physicians, hospitals, suppliers and (consumers)," said Jamie Spriet, vice president of business development.
HAP's expanded network includes hospitals, health systems and physician groups.
The announcement comes less than a week after Grand Rapids-based Priority Health expanded into Clare, Midland, Lenawee and Gratiot counties and part of Monroe County. Also, Priority added to its coverage area within Bay, Gladwin, Isabella and Mecosta counties and now serves all of Lenawee County.
Priority is also expanding into Southeast Michigan, traditional HAP territory, saying it plans to cover the entire region by the end of the year.
Priority recently added Royal Oak-based Beaumont Hospitals and Bingham Farms-based United Physicians, the largest physician organization in Southeast Michigan.
"To meet the demand of the marketplace, our providers and customer base are asking HAP to have a deeper and wider breadth to meet their needs," Spriet said. "We have tremendous retention and happy customers, and they want you to be in more places, and we've gone ahead and expanded based on demand."
Ultimately consumers are the winners, she said, with more options and better pricing.
HAP has more than 545,000 members and Priority has about 550,000 members. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the state's leading health insurer covers more than 4.6 million Michigan residents.


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The victim of a fatal accident yesterday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike in Kearny has been identified as a 32-year-old Turnpike maintenance worker, New Jersey State Police said.
Anthony Gallone, of Garfield, was removing a piece of tire debris from the road on the northbound western spur near milepost 109 when a 2014 Chevrolet box truck struck him, said NJ State Trooper Alina Spies.
Gallone was pronounced dead on the scene at 11:03 a.m., approximately 13 minutes after the accident was reported, said Spies.
Gallone, who had been employed with the state since March 2001, was completing routine work when he stopped his vehicle on the right shoulder of the western spur to remove the piece of tire.
According to State Police, no charges have been filed and no other injuries resulted from the accident.
All Turnpike traffic northbound was rerouted to the eastern spur, causing heavy traffic and delays.
The western spur of the Turnpike was reopened at 2 p.m. allowing for traffic to flow normally.


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NEW YORK (AP) -- The roll out of new menu items by Brinker International, which runs the Chili's chain, could boost sales and margins, according to Sterne Agee, which upgraded the company's shares Friday.
The Dallas company also owns the Maggiano's Little Italy chain and has a stake in Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Sterne Agee analyst Lynne Collier says that the new dishes being tested are likely to be rolled out in the first half of next year, serving as a potential sales driver. The food in some cases also delivers a higher margin, she said, noting in particular a pizza that is made with a new oven technology.
Brinker has worked in recent years to improve margins by cutting back on labor costs and upgrading its back-of-the-house technology. Chili's restaurants are also being modernized.
Collier believes Brinker should be able to "consistently generate 10 percent to 15 percent" per-share earnings growth, given the potential to accelerate sales in the second half of 2013 and beyond with new menu items.
Sterne Agee also addresses changes to national health care mandates, which could have an outsized effect on the restaurant industry in 2014. Collier notes that only about third of Brinker's employees will be working full time for the company, and only a third of those will likely opt for health care benefits.
Collier raised her ratings on Brinker International Inc. to "buy" from "neutral" and established a price target of $36.
Shares of Brinker International Inc. rose 7 cents to $31.66 in premarket trading.


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Progress and Problems in Revitalizing Distressed Public Housing
RCED-98-187: Published: Jul 20, 1998. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 1998.
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Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the: (1) progress in completing capital improvements and implementing community and support services at HOPE VI sites; (2) primary reasons why progress at some HOPE VI sites has been slow; (3) extent to which financial leveraging is used at HOPE VI sites; and (4) Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) capacity to oversee the program.
GAO noted that: (1) progress in completing capital improvements and implementing community and support services varies at HOPE VI sites; (2) overall, the rate of spending on capital improvements is increasing, but the vast majority of the grant funds remain to be disbursed; (3) although housing authorities could spend up to 20 percent of the grant funds awarded in fiscal years 1993 through 1996 for community and support services to help residents find jobs and become self-sufficient, the average expenditure was about 12 percent; (4) to track the progress of capital improvements and community and support services, HUD has established measures of performance for capital improvements and has hired a contractor to collect baseline data on community and support services; (5) at the HOPE VI sites visited, progress in implementing capital improvements and community and support services has varied with structural, social, and management issues specific to each site; (6) legal issues covering the preparation of grant agreements, legislative and administrative changes in unit replacement and demolition policies, and limited HUD staffing have also delayed progress at HOPE VI sites; (7) more complex redevelopment plans have created major opposition among groups of residents at several sites and produced delays; (8) using HOPE VI grants to leverage funding from public and private sources has introduced time-consuming requirements for coordinating the different sources' procedures and schedules; (9) financial leveraging has increased over time, and this trend is expected to continue; (10) a 1998 HUD policy limiting a property's total development costs to industry averages is also expected to encourage leveraging; (11) because HOPE VI developments are more complex and costlier than most multi-family housing developments, the new policy will require the use of leveraging in the future; (12) reorganizing and downsizing have left HUD with fewer resources for overseeing HOPE VI grants; (13) streamlining has also left few employees in the field with knowledge of HOPE VI issues; (14) HUD has hired contractors to provide some additional oversight and has restored 11 positions to the HOPE VI program; and (15) although these additions will offset some of the staffing cuts, the new staff will need time to acquire expertise in the program.
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Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In response to this recommendation, HUD hired the Urban Institute to devise a tracking system so that HUD could collect both accurate baseline data and outcome-based measures. Beginning in June 2000 HUD is requiring that all hosing authorities with HOPE VI developments supply data quarterly on community and support services. Examples of uniform data being tracked include numbers of residents enrolling in or completing job training, new job placement, family counseling, and substance abuse programs. Other areas being tracked include activity in economic development, homeownership, crime reduction, and education.
Recommendation: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development should use the baseline data that the Department collects to develop consistent national, outcome-based measures for community and support services at HOPE VI sites.
Agency Affected: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Beat the Braves, get swept by the Mets, sweep the Giants, lose to the Astros. It's a wonder that not every Reds fans' hair has turned gray in 2011.
A 4-3 loss in 10 innings came on a dropped ball at the plate on a fielder's choice. But don't pin this on catcher Ryan Hanigan. The whole team was 3-for-17 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 men. The Reds were facing an Astros team with a lot of newbies as well.
*Save for a three-run second inning, very nice start for Bronson Arroyo. He tied a season high with eight innings pitched and allowed only the three runs with six hits, two walks and three strikeouts He retired 13 of his last 14 batters and 18 of 20. For the first time since June 13, he did not allow a home run.
*Brandon Phillips might have had the play of the night in baseball in 10th had the Reds recorded the out. With the bases loaded and the infield in, Phillips made a spectacular diving stop on Jose Altuve's screamer up the middle. Hanigan could not hold on to the throw to the plate.
*Since his 11 appearance, 8 2/3 innings scoreless streak, Logan Ondrusek has given up 4 ER, 8 H and over his last five appearances.
*The Reds are a season-high 7 1/2 games out of first place after the Brewers beat the Cardinals.
*With a third-inning double, Joey Votto has produced at least one extra-base hit in each of his last 11 games at Minute Maid Park. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that is the longest such streak by a player at any park since Houston's Jeff Bagwell produced an extra-base hit in 11 straight games from 1993-95 at SF's Candlestick Park/3Com Park.
*The Reds are 7-5 in extra inning games and 16-24 in one-run games.
"I've had my back against the wall a lot lately. I'm just trying to survive out there. I was happy to go deep in the ballgame and giving us a chance to win. It's not any more satisfying really at this point in the season seeing how many games far back we are. We need every win we can get regardless of how well you throw." — Bronson Arroyo
"We left runners out there all night. We couldn't get the big hit." — Dusty Baker
"We had some chances and didn't come through. This team is hungry. You can't take this team real lightly because you never know who will be out there. We really don't know many guys out there. But I'll tell you one thing, the way they played, they showed they were really hungry and we have to motivate ourselves to really go out there and push ourselves harder for us to get the win." — Brandon Phillips on the Astros
"It's a good lineup over there. Those guys definitely can hit the ball and they mashed a lot of singles. Luckily enough, no any real damage, a couple doubles here and there but like I said, keeping them at bay is all I can do, and once again, hats go off to the bullpen and the guys for finding a way to win." — Astros RHP Bud Norris