Beer Championship Series first round is complete
The Thirsty Beagle here, checking in live from the Northwest Oklahoma County Memorial Sports Coliseum. Taking this OSU-OU intermission as an opportunity to provide the updated bracket for the Beer Championship Series. The voters have taken us from 64 beers down to 32. Check in Monday morning for the start of voting in the second round. We’re going to have some serious heavyweight match-ups.
Here’s how the bracket shapes up now.
Are here are Friday’s results:
-Oklahoma Region: Mustang Golden Ale – 64 percent vs. Choc 1919 – 36 percent
-International Region: Taj Mahal Lager – 52 percent vs. Corona – 48 percent
-USA Region: Shiner Bock – 85 percent vs. Coors Light – 15 percent
-Europe Region: St. Pauli Girl- 59 percent vs. Amstel – 41 percent
-Oklahoma Region: COOP Native Amber – 72 percent vs. Belle’s Blond – 28 percent
-USA Region: Anchor Steam – 77 percent vs. Miller Lite – 23 percent
-Europe Region: Newcastle Brown Ale- 81 percent vs. Carlsberg 19 percent
Ladies’ Night Out at the Melting Pot
Hey, ladies, plan a night out.
The Melting Pot at 4 E Sheridan Ave. in Bricktown is hosting Ladies’ Night Out Nov. 16. Clothes and accessories from Kokopelli will be featured, so you can shop or browse.
Reservations are available, beginning at 5 p.m. Door prizes are planned.
The four-course fondue will be $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call (405) 235-1000 or go online to www.meltingpot.com for reservations.
Keep up with the BCS on Twitter
Just wanted to drop a note that if you’re a user of Twitter, you can get updates on the Beer Championship Series by following The Thirsty Beagle at www.twitter.com/thirstybeagle. I’ll send alerts when a match-up is especially close, post results and let you know when new rounds of voting begin.
Cheers!
(Note: If you’re looking to vote in today’s Beer Championship Series match-ups, see the post below this one.)
First American Cash Advance holds coat drive
Clean out your coat closet and help those who will be cold this winter.
First American Cash Advance is asking for coat, scarf, hat and glove donations for its coat drive that continues until Nov. 25.
“We’re proud to help our community to support local people in need,” said Drew Haney, chief operating officer. “And it’s an easy way to give something back, by simply going through our closets and pulling out those old coats we just don’t wear anymore.”
You can drop off coats, hats, gloves and scarves at First American Cash Advance, 105 N Eastern, Suite 4, Moore. To find other locations, go online to www.LifeDoesHappen.com or call (888) 300-CASH.
All winter wear donations will be given to and distributed by the United Way.
Rosie O’Donnell no longer raving about Eileen Fisher clothes
Uh-oh. It seems designer Eileen Fisher has disappointed one of her biggest fans, Rosie O’Donnell. She has said on television and to almost anyone who would listen how her life changed when she discovered Fisher’s clothing line. But when she shared her thoughts with the designer recently, the response wasn’t what she expected.
Here’s the story from Women’s Wear Daily.
Closing out round one of the Beer Championship Series
Seven more match-ups today and we’ll wrap up round one of the Beer Championship Series. It’s been a great week of beer voting — nearly 2,500 votes have been tallied from seven different countries. Clearly, this is a sweeping endorsement of The Thirsty Beagle’s version of the BCS! Once the first round is complete, be sure to check back Saturday to see the updated bracket. Then tune in Monday for our final 32 competitors. Here are the beers that survived and advanced on Thursday:
Oklahoma Region: Choc Basement Batch – 72 percent vs. Belle Isle Power House Porter - 28 percent
International Region: Sapporo – 54 percent vs. Coopers Lager – 46 percent
USA Region: Fat Tire – 62 percent vs. Sam Adams Boston Ale – 38 percent
Europe Region: Hoegaarden – 70 percent vs. Becks – 30 percent
Oklahoma Region: Marshall Atlas IPA- 82 percent vs. Bricktown Copperhead Amber Ale – 18 percent
International Region: Fosters- 56 percent vs. Tsing Tao – 44 percent
Europe Region: Stella Artois- 52 percent vs. Weihenstephaner Lager – 48 percent
For your enjoyment, the updated bracket.
And how about Friday’s match-ups:
Orange you stoked about free Whataburgers?
Where orange to get me for free!
With Bedlam football lurking, Cowboy fans will enter the game one-up on Sooner fans, thanks to Whataburger.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Whataburgers around the globe will offer free burgers to those that dine in between 5 and 8 p.m. But the catch is you must show up dressed head-to-toe in orange.
"I don't eat fast food burgers often, but when I do, I eat Whataburger," The Food Dude.
The promotion is part one of a new company-wide attempt to respond to the down economy.
While “Orange Night Out” is a tribute to the company’s colors and isn’t intended as a slight at the University of Oklahoma, OSU fans will have a leg up in garnering the free grub.
Here’s hoping they accept burnt orange.
Another health insurance option available
Another health insurance option for pets in Oklahoma is available.
Purina offers two easy-to-use, comprehensive plans designed to help pet owners provide a lifetime of care for dogs and cats. Purina estimates there are about 1.9 million cats and dogs in Oklahoma.
“People love their pets like a member of the family and we believe no pet owner should be forced to let their wallets dictate the appropriate care when their dog or cat has an unexpected accident or illness,” PurinaCare chief executive and veterinarian David Goodnight said in press release. “PurinaCare helps give pet owners peace of mind that their beloved dog or cat is protected and will have access to high-quality care in the event any unforeseen issues arise.”
For more information about PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance, go to www.purinacare.com.
— Staff Writer Brian Sargent
Paul Mitchell co-founder to visit school’s grand opening
John Paul DeJoria
John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, will be in Norman on Friday to participate in the grand opening festivities for imagine, the newest Paul Mitchell Partner School.
The school is at 3030 William Periera Drive, and the public is invited to the grand opening at 7 p.m.
The 12,800-square-foot facility is designed to train as many as 300 cosmetology students at a time. Like all Paul Mitchell schools, the Norman school will work and educate exclusively with Paul Mitchell products, and instructors and students will follow an ongoing educational and cultural development program.
Ooh, aah — Oprah loves these shoes
Be & D Kan Kan platform sandal.
If you saw the bag and shoe intervention episode on “The Oprah Show” on Monday, you may remember the talk show host referring to these shoes as “car service shoes.” Well, they’re probably not the shoes you slip into and stroll around downtown or traipse the mall for hours, but the hidden platform does offer some support. At least that’s what the company says.
The Kan Kan platform sandal with ruffle T strap is by Be & D, and it’s available in taupe and black for about $600. Oprah couldn’t stop talking about the shoes. It’s no secret that she loves a shoe with higher power.
Check them out on Shopbop.com or Zappos.com.
