Time for the Dane County Humane Society’s annual fall FUNdraiser…Dogtoberfest!  Happening Sunday from 11-5 at the Capital Brewery’s outdoor beer garden in Middleton, Dogtoberfest is games, contests, live music and entertainment.  Bring your nice dog and $5–that’s what you’ll be giving directly to DCHS for the care of homeless animals in our area. 

     The tailwagging contest is at 11:30, hot dog eating is at 1, costume contest is at 2 and musical squares is at 3.  And there’s live music from The SoapBox Project and Mighty Short Bus throughout the event.  Don’t worry Packers fans…the game will be on as well!

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Me.  Not so much.

I ‘m more the type of guy who just likes watching games for the fun of it.  I also like crunching numbers too.

Here’s what the Brewers and the rest of MLB’s odds are for the postseason according to Bodog.com:

Odds to win the 2011 World Series:

• Philadelphia Phillies 7/4
• New York Yankees 4/1
• Detroit Tigers 7/1
• Milwaukee Brewers 15/2
• Tampa Bay Rays 8/1
• Texas Rangers 8/1
• Arizona Diamondbacks 14/1
• St. Louis Cardinals 14/1

The odds to win the 2011 National League pennant:

• Philadelphia Phillies 4/7
• Milwaukee Brewers 15/4
• Arizona Diamondbacks 6/1
• St. Louis Cardinals 13/2

The odds for the exact 2011 World Series matchup:

• Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 28/1
• Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers 18/1
• Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies 11/2
• Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals 28/1
• New York Yankees vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 14/1
• New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Brewers 10/1
• New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies 5/2
• New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals 15/1
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 30/1
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers 20/1
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies 13/2
• Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals 33/1
• Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 25/1
• Texas Rangers vs. Milwaukee Brewers 18/1
• Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies 11/2
• Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals 28/1

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THIS has made one third of men cry.

Incorrect Guesses:  the birth of their baby, a wedding, engagement, relationship, the death of a pet.

Correct Answer:  a loss by their favorite sports team

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Way to Go Brewers!  Can’t wait to see what’s next in store.

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More than two thirds of us don’t know this about ourselves.

Incorrect Guesses:  blood type, mothers’ maiden name, day of the week we were born, body fat level, personality type, time we were born, actual weight, I Q, nationality, ethnicity, genetic make-up, allergies

Correct Answer:  cholesterol levels

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This seems fitting.

A spoiler has been leaked that the new version of Hawaii Five-0 will feature Jimmy Buffett as a pilot.

From Entertainment Weekly:

Jimmy Buffett: Pilot in a tropical climate? Yeah, we’ll buy that.

EW has learned exclusively that the singer/songwriter/avid aviator will guest star in an upcoming episode of Hawaii Five-0. Buffett will play a veteran pilot who’s a pal of Lt. Commander Joe White (Terry O’Quinn), and he helps Five-0 rescue one of its own from a sticky situation.

The episode will air this November on CBS.

Very cool.  I’ll buy that too.  What’s weird is that the press picture that they’re using for Jimmy makes him look strikingly similar to Larry David of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm fame.  Sounds like a pretty, prett-tay, prett-tay interesting coincidence to me.

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     Seemed to be a record year for my friends who grow their own tomatoes.  If you’re looking for a way to use up your high-yield, try this easy (and tasty!) recipe.

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup grated parmesan/romano cheese blend

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon each salt and minced garlic

4 large tomatoes

Combine everything but the tomatoes in a small bowl.  Cut each tomato into five slices and spread each slice with a tablespoon of the cheese mixture.  Broil, 3 inches from the heat, until the cheese mixture is golden brown and the tomatoes are heated throughout (about 3-5 minutes).

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This is part of morning ritual for one in six women.

Incorrect Guesses:  praying, drinking coffee, curling their hair, shaving their legs.

Correct Answer:  ironing

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After taking his 1969 remake of the Ronettes “Baby, I Love You” into America’s Top 10 and hitting #1 as the co-writer of the Archie’s “Sugar Sugar”, Canada’s Andy’s Kim began what became the long slowdown to an eventual career halt on the music charts. In 1974 and without a recording deal, Andy spent his last penny to finance a recording session which produced what would become his biggest hit song ever, the #1 smash “Rock Me Gently”. As a side note, I’ve had the privilege as the host of some of Andy’s live concert appearances to getting to share time with him. Not only is he a wonderfully gifted entertainer and musician, Andy Kim is one of the kindest, most thoughtful and accessible people I’ve had the good fortune to meet. Please enjoy this video flashback of Andy performing “Rock Me Gently”.

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According to the ASPCA, more than a quarter of pet owners do this for their pets.  What?

Incorrect Guesses:  have a grave site for them, throw a Birthday Party for them, microchips, make them special food, buy them a wardrobe, buy them insurance, feed them human food, take them to doggie daycare

Correct Answer:  put the pet in their will.

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