Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win third NL Central title in four years

Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win third NL Central title in four years

MILWAUKEE – These aren’t the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years. Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years. The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 home loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled … Read more

Seed Savants – GardenRant

Seed Savants – GardenRant

  Watching a seed cotyledon (sprout) pop through the soil is heaven on earth. I am especially interested in flower and tree seeds, but Rose and I collect a few seeds from our small vegetable garden, as well. We are indebted to seed savants. The Sower, Jean-Francois Millet “He who plants and he who waters … Read more

Study calls on government to shrink pints

Study calls on government to shrink pints

A sobering discovery has led to Cambridge University academics calling on the government to stop serving beer in pints to reduce Britain’s alcohol intake. A study found that beer consumption dropped by 10% when pubs shelved pint glasses and served customers with glasses two thirds the size instead. That could be enough to make an … Read more