How Molson Coors Fared in Its 3 Biggest Markets Aug 6, 2008
Blue Moon and Keystone Light were up in the double digits. Net sales per barrel rose 3. (ABC News -- Wire)
Three Keys combine on no-hitter Aug 6, 2008
"This doesn't happen too many times in baseball, Major League or Minor League," Erbe said, "so it's neat to be a part of something that happens only once in a blue moon. "Getting the win for the team is always the most important thing. Doing something like this is icing on the cake. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Farm meal offers glimpse of new restaurant Aug 6, 2008
Fernbrook also will provide the setting for the five-course meal with wine, utilizing produce and meats from nine area farms: Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrence, Valley Shepherd Creamery in Long Valley, Fernbrook, Gravity Hill Farm and Simply Grazin' in Hopewell Township, Oak Grove Plantation in Pittstown, Pitspone Farm in Ken dall Park, Danlynn Farm in Pe dricktown and Blue Moon Acres in Buckingham, Pa. Appetizers will include brusch cetta with a green olive tapenade with roasted red peppers and... (NJ.com -- Times)
Molson Coors Profit Unexpectedly Drops on U.S. Writedown of Molson Brand Aug 6, 2008
9 million, or 43 cents a share, the maker of Coors Light and Blue Moon beer said today in a statement. Excluding a writedown of the company's Molson brand in the U.S., earnings missed the average estimate of analysts by 23 cents a share. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Molson Coors 2Q profit falls 56 percent Aug 6, 2008
Molson Coors said Coors Light, its best-selling beer, was up in the mid-single digits, while Coors Banquet grew in the high single digits, and craft brew Blue Moon and Keystone Light were up in the double digits ... Christopher Shanahan, a research analyst with Frost & Sullivan, said Molson Coors is seeing great growth with the wheat beer Blue Moon and that it makes sense for them to invest more in that type of brand, which sells at higher prices, as it tries to recoup the higher costs of... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Mars Express Acquires Sharpest Images Of Martian Moon Phobos Aug 2, 2008
A blue moon is when two full moons occur within the same month, as dictated by the satellite's 29. 5 day orbit around the earth. (Science Daily)
Marijuana bill sparks debate among iReporters Aug 2, 2008
But a year or two ago I had a neighbor that would hook me up every once in a blue moon. Anyway the first time my neighbor sent me home with some weed I sat down with my husband and contemplated the most efficient way to smoke the bud as I had not owned a pipe, water pipe or papers in more then 10 years. (CNN -- US)
Multnomah County keeps alive calorie-listing measure Aug 1, 2008
Louie wrote on Jul 31, 2008 4:54 PM:" You people better re-read this article. 4 to 1 to keep it ALIVE, NOT KILL IT.This is a great idea. I don't do the fast food thing because I know how bad the stuff is for you. Once in a blue moon I have to due to certain circumstances but I only patronize them if I have no other choice. I prefer my own cooking to theirs anyway. I know what I purchased and where and there is no hidden calories...what I see is what I get. My motto is buy local and live longer.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Beers of the World's World Beer Awa... Jul 26, 2008
World's Best Flavoured Wheat Beer: Sam Adams White Ale (Highly commended: Blue Moon). STEP 3: World's Best Beers. (Suite101.com)
Baseball and beer Jul 25, 2008
Still, my allegiance goes to the Glacier Pilots for building a Pilot's Patio at Mulcahy Stadium and serving up draft beers such as Midnight Sun Home Brew Alley Amber, Pyramid Curveball Ale and Blue Moon Belgian White. Pouring an Anchorage beer for the local team is as American as a triple-shot skinny apple pie latte with soy. (Anchorage Daily News)
The 'M-Files': Mississippians recount unidentified, unexplained objects Jul 25, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. LaReeca Rucker lrucker@jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Non-con scheduling, what about Auburn? Jul 23, 2008
And it just doesn't happen, save for once a blue moon, that an Appy State does the unthinkable to a Michigan. So the thinking will probably continue to be why take a possible loss when three or four sure wins are available. (BeaverFootball.com)
Williams' ways were basis for 0000284Ahis managerial success Jul 23, 2008
"Mike Epstein and Reggie Jackson had a fight in the clubhouse. The day we beat Detroit in the playoffs to clinch the pennant in 1972, Blue Moon Odom and Vida Blue got into it because Blue Moon had to come out after five innings and I used Vida the final four [ruining Blue's chance to start Game 1 of the World Series]. That was the way it was on that club.". The A's championships came against Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" in 1972 and the underdog New York Mets in 1973, and both seven-game World... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Young Republicans feeling left out Jul 22, 2008
Here were the executive director of the Young Republicans, and the 20-something who helped steer 's Internet operation, and the young woman who put 's Web site on the map, and the 24-year-old staffer for 's American Solutions for Winning the Future, who had brought them all together to cry in their free Blue Moon beer. The crowd was mostly white and mostly male, dressed in slacks and starched shirts. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Civil servants vote to strike as pay talks break down Jul 22, 2008
"Rank hypocrisy. Cosla approved Local Income Tax by only 52 to 50 votes (a surprise result as disproportionately more Labour and Conservative members were absent) yet the SNP cynically trumpeted that as a resounding success.Anyway, 931 to 913 is close, but 338 to 184 certainly isn't. Dougie Douglas, Brisbane 22/07/2008 00:26:27 LOL - what a pair comedy masters in posts 1-6.Tweedle dum and tweedle dee. AM2, Scotland,UK 22/07/2008 00:31:30 #8 Dougie DouglasAha! A nationalist dares show face.... (Scotsman)
NBC Still Plans Spinoff of 'The Office' Jul 21, 2008
" Mr. Silverman said the producers' first priority is the Poehler show. "For the moment, Greg and Mike are focused on this show, which is more in the kind of style of 'The Office,' but it's not like the Jeffersons appeared in 'All in the Family,'" he said. Mr. Silverman confirmed that Ms. Poehler's series will not be ready in time for a post-Super Bowl premiere. NBC had planned to air its "Office" spinoff after the big game. "I think we're looking at the end of the first quarter, beginning of... (TVweek.com)
Hoist a pint Jul 19, 2008
Molson Coors' Blue Moon Belgian White Ale (flavoured with orange peel and coriander) ranked 13th, while its season blends (including a pumpkin-flavoured variety that is sold in the autumn) claimed the no. 5 spot. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Eight finalists named for NBC Hall of Fame Jul 18, 2008
The MLB nominees -- all of whom played in the NBC Tournament in Wichita -- are Dave Kingman, John "Blue Moon" Odom, Burt Hooten and Bruce Bochte. The nonprofessional nominees are Alvin "Boomer" Jones, Jess Bolen, Mike Dean and Ray Dungen. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Dinner and a movie at the same time Jul 15, 2008
Among 10 beers on tap: Sweetwater 420, Blue Moon, Stella Artois, Bud Light, Coors Light (pint: $3. 89-$4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New top soldier visits troops in Afghanistan Jul 14, 2008
Gen. Walter Natynczyk, Canada's new Chief of the Defence Staff, addresses soldiers at a forward operating base during his first visit with Canadian troops in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan on July 9, 2008. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Stevo J McNeil). (CTV.ca)
Melburn J. Haas Jul 13, 2008
The couple lived in Thorp, and Mel worked at the Blue Moon Cheese Factory Co. for a while. Later they lived and farmed in the town of Edson until 1947 when the family moved to the town of Delmar where they continued farming. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
First novel by former Lodian explores loss of a child Jul 13, 2008
Debbie Thomas, whose husband, Don, was pastor at Lodi Community Church from 1984 through 1996, wrote "Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon." ... "Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon" is available at such locations as Vine hes Christian Bookstore in Lodi, and. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
And Finally: Police call is blue moon Jul 8, 2008
Teletext National News. Current National News. (TeleText)
A passion for speed Jul 8, 2008
Lee also enjoys a game of football and once in a blue moon, he gets together with the rest of the national players to kick the ball around at the National Sports Council field in Bukit Jalil, which is where the national badminton players train. The rest of the national players are quite big fans as well and enjoy playing football once in a while to break the monotony of training, he reveals. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Diamond dogs Jul 3, 2008
The Glacier Pilots roll out four draught beers -- the Pilots Home Brew Alley Amber, Blue Moon (ask for an orange wedge), Molson Canadian and Pyramid Curveball -- at $4. 50 and eight canned and bottled items from Coors to Mike's Hard Lemonade at $4. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lenovo Thinkpad X300 Jul 3, 2008
ONCE in a blue moon, you come across a product that makes you wonder where it has been all your life. The Lenovo Thinkpad X300 ultraportable notebook is one product that fits that description. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Lau Angus holds annual bull, female sale in Corsica, S.D. (57) Jul 2, 2008
Lot 92, LVVF Traveler 1311, a 3-20-01 daughter of GDAR Traveler 044, and her 2-18-06 bull calf by RAB EGL Blue Moon 4407M, sold to DeMers Ranch for 2,700. Lot 90, LVVF Traveler JC 1211, a 3-25-01 daughter of GDAR Traveler 71, and her 3-11-06 bull calf by DM Mayor 1124, sold to DeMers Ranch for 2,700. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Community Sports: Community Scoreboard for June 28 Jul 1, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008. Season Point Standings (through June 19). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
MillerCoors officially launches on July 1 Jul 1, 2008
The venture will also create a portfolio of import and craft beers that will include Blue Moon and Molson from the Coors side and the Leinenkugel brands, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch from Miller. SABMiller and Molson Coors each have a 50 percent voting interest in the joint venture. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Raburn cherishes first grand slam Jun 30, 2008
"Come on, it only happens once a blue moon," Raburn replied. If that's the case, the moon hovering over Comerica Park on Saturday night shined blue for the first time in Raburn's life. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
OPEN FORUM It pays to take risks in science funding Jun 27, 2008
In the U.S. science and technology arena, such projects are known as high-risk, high-reward research, and they are funded once in a blue moon. Thankfully, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences just published a report urging government, universities and private foundations to reverse this trend and target their dollars at young scholars' more revolutionary proposals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Raw food and the basics of 'uncooking' Jun 27, 2008
Back by popular demand: Raw Food Class at Blue Moon. Learn about the transforming high vibe of raw food Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m., Blue Moon Natural Foods proprietor Kathy Gallant explains the benefits of a raw food diet and demonstrates the basics to prepare a raw food feast at home ... For information or to register, drop by Blue Moon Market, 8 Clifford St., Exeter, visit www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Furious Seagrove potters secede from annual festival Jun 26, 2008
"This isn't just a bunch of renegades out there trying to cause trouble," says Byron Knight, who runs the Blue Moon Gallery on N.C. 705. Knight is on the steering committee for the new festival and said the group has the support of at least 50 local potters. (News & Observer)
Herons lands new executive chef Jun 24, 2008
Kellum most recently served as executive chef at the Blue Moon Restaurant at Vail Mountain in Vail, Colo. Prior to that, he spent two years as executive chef of Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Va. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Bike bazaar: Collectors cycle to Kratefest show in Sycamore Jun 22, 2008
He was promptly presented with a ribbon for longest distance traveled on bike to Kratefest, an annual bike show and swap meet hosted by Blue Moon Bike's in Sycamore. The annual event, now in its 17th year, drew collectors looking to swap parts and show off their bikes at the parking lot on the corner of West Elm and Somonauk streets from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mailbag: Are trade winds blowing? Jun 17, 2008
It happens once in a blue moon. Bobby Witt did so for the Rangers, I believe, on occasion. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Dementia forcing older Aussies in care for longer: study Jun 12, 2008
" (0) Tony Grant: 12 Jun 2008 8:50:25am These people mentioned are the lucky ones, why? I know a couple in their 80's, he has advanced dementia and his 81 yr old wife who receives "no Carers Allowance" or outside help is fading fast. Nobody gives a "rats" and they have two children in the 50's doing as close to "bugger all" the son visits each week and drives their car (all the time) oh, he takes them to the doctors and shopping (whenever!). The well- to- do daughter has nothing to do with them... (ABC Online)
Absence makes the heart... Jun 10, 2008
And I find that once in a blue moon, the same thing happens with certain men I meet. They may not seem to have all these impressive bells and whistles up front, but once I m by myself, letting the overall impression sink in, I realize how great they are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dream Factory loses longtime supporter Jun 9, 2008
Bob owned and operated Blue Moon Marina until his retirement in 2000. Bob was introduced to the Dream Factory in 1985 at the annual Clown Golf Classic Tournament sponsored by his friends, Dick and Kym Ebling. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Miller-Coors merger clears regulators Jun 9, 2008
The Miller and Coors joint venture will also create a portfolio of import and craft beers that will include Blue Moon and Molson from the Coors side and the Leinenkugel brands, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch on Miller's end. London-based SABMiller and Denver-based Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP), agreed in October to merge the U.S. and Puerto Rico operations of Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Co. and Golden. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Heavy rains hurting small-scale farmers Jun 7, 2008
At Blue Moon Farm just north of Urbana, John Cherniss said he's running a couple of weeks behind on a lot of his planting. And about three-fifths of his 16 acres are too wet to plant anything, he said Thursday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
High picks bring high stakes - Giants, A's draft in top 12 Jun 5, 2008
Club representatives at the draft: Giants - Felipe Alou, J.T. Snow, Tony Siegle; A's - John "Blue Moon" Odom. Follow-up: Drafted players have until Aug. 15 to sign. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stop and smell the bouquet Jun 4, 2008
Every blue moon, a new wine-geek term surfaces that's actually useful to normal people. That's the case with "aromatic whites.". (Globe and Mail)
Football Season Tickets On Sale Now Jun 3, 2008
November 8 -- The Marcels - "Blue Moon" "When Will I See You Again" (vs. Grand Valley at Noon). (Wsuathletics.com)
Chicken and ice cream and a whole lot more at June Dairy Days Jun 1, 2008
ICE CREAM: Six flavors are available at the dairy tent vanilla, chocolate, maple nut, chocolate chip cookie dough, peppermint bon bon and blue moon. KIDS ARE. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Column: Old Foolish Fan speaks his mind May 30, 2008
I had not seen Old Foolish Fan since the last blue moon and was becoming concerned about his welfare. Not to worry, I found him at his favorite watering hole a few days ago, sitting by himself nursing a half full glass when I walked in. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Miller, Coors deal to close in weeks May 30, 2008
The Miller and Coors joint venture will create a portfolio of import and craft beers that will include Blue Moon and Molson from the Coors side and the Leinenkugel brands, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch on Miller's end. Against other brewers "our top-end portfolio will really be powerful," Long said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Missing posters replaced by memorial after body is recovered May 29, 2008
"At least she can close this chapter in her life," said Dominique Dube, a clerk at Blue Moon Clothing and Gifts, a boutique near Otter Creek. "It breaks my heart.". (Boston Globe)
Save up some cover for rainy day May 29, 2008
If you say that it was a one-time deluge, such once in a blue moon incident can cost you a fortune, says a relationship manager with Cholamandalam MS General Insurance. According to official statistics, the 2005 flood damaged over 1,87,000 houses across Maharashtra, affecting eight lakh families. (India Times)
Rotary rakes it in May 25, 2008
Proceeds go right back into the local community with donations made to organizations such as Kids' Harbour, Citizen's Against Domestic Violence, Hope House, YMCA, Blue Moon Sanctuary, Project Graduations, Rotary Youth Exchange Programs and many more. An annual contribution of 2,500 is made to Rotary International. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Step 12: Advanced Investing Issues May 24, 2008
A final note: Once in a blue moon, your broker may be forced to return your shorted shares to the anonymous lender, usually because he or she wants to sell them. Forced into doing so, you'll have to buy back the shares prematurely -- whether you've made money or not. (MSNBC -- Business)
Letter: Redstone needs an anchor store May 23, 2008
Once in a blue moon, I would go to Boston Market for chicken. The only original tenant left is Dunkin Donuts. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
A's set for Thursday's charity golf outing May 22, 2008
Among those Devine can expect to brush shoulders with are former players Bert Campaneris, Shooty Babitt, John "Blue Moon" Odom and Gene Tenace. Other participants include A's manager Bob Geren, who ordered a new set of clubs for the big event, and coaches Ron Romanick and Don Wakamatsu, President Michael Crowley and several A's broadcasters. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A Midsummer Night's Dream May 20, 2008
In place of Stephen Brimson Lewis's bedknobs, broomsticks and piled-up junk, Francis O'Connor has come up with a shimmering, mirrored space dominated by a blue moon and suspended bulb-like stars. It makes a suitable framework for a production that is full of energy, invention and charm, but has yet to achieve transcendence. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Inmates shape up for their release May 20, 2008
"We have none of these foods here . . . maybe once in a blue moon," she said. The inmates peppered the instructors with questions: What are the benefits of garlic tablets. (Boston Globe)
Freedom from fuel May 17, 2008
Matt Mutchler, general manager of Blue Moon Bikes in Sycamore, said manufacturers are responding to people's desire for more comfort. Bikes are more commonly designed nowadays to keep the rider upright, and are built with new pedals and seats that are less stressful on riders' joints. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
CEO: Molson Coors venture with SABMiller on track May 16, 2008
It will handle brands such as Coors Light, Blue Moon and Miller Lite. Shareholders approved a slate of directors for the board and an independent auditor during the meeting in downtown Denver. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Tiger's next challenger? May 10, 2008
other than they are young and win tournament once in a blue moon. To name a few. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Despite spillway water, Frank hauls in a mess of trout May 9, 2008
In case you just got to know, the best plastic baits in Pontchartrain right now are the Blue Moon and Smoke Flake Deadly Dudleys. Capt. Kreeger and I both agree that they should be rigged on an unpainted, round, 3/8 or 1/2 ounce leadhead jig and popped hard off the bottom when fished, pausing a few seconds between each pop.. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Prairie Flower: Southeast Elementary School's annual Fun Fair was a success May 8, 2008
We would like to thank the following for their kind donations: Applebee's, BeautiControl, Beth Fowler School of Dance, Bill Cho's United Tae Kwon Do Center, Blue Moon Bikes, Blumen Gardens, Brown's County Market, Castle Bank, Clean USA, Charter One Bank, The Confectionary, Country Store, the Cowan family, Cup by Cup, Culver's, D elers, Dairy Queen, Deb Ibesevic, Deb Loitz, Desse Scent Shop que, Dolce Vita Salon pa, Egg Haven, Energym Sports Campus, Family Health Center, Fay's Pork Chop... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Molson Coors sales growth lifts Q1 profit May 7, 2008
single-digit growth of Coors Light and double-digit growth of the Blue Moon, Keystone Light and Coors Banquet brands in the United States. customers in the U.K. concerned about an increase in the beer excise tax helped increase sales there by buying in advance of the tax increase. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Molson Coors profit tops view May 7, 2008
"We expect the solid underlying volume and pricing performance to dispel concerns about the competitive outlook," Hong said, adding that she expects momentum in the company's portfolio, which includes Coors Banquet, Keystone and Blue Moon, to continue despite improved sales trends for rival Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc. The company said its underlying tax rate was 2 percent in the latest quarter, down from 21 percent a year ago. (ABC News -- Wire)
Molson Coors Net Jumps Eight-Fold as Beer Sales Rise (Update5) May 7, 2008
Molson Coors' was able to boost prices and push higher-margin beers such as Blue Moon ``implying continued effectiveness driving brands, rather than volume for volume's sake. . (Bloomberg)
Solar Images Show Green And Blue Flashes May 6, 2008
A blue moon is when two full moons occur within the same month, as dictated by the satellite's 29. 5 day orbit around the earth. (Science Daily)
Where Have All the Moguls Gone? May 5, 2008
The Times will celebrate a blue moon or hells freezing over by publishing an op-ed piece by a conservative, but they absolutely draw the line at publishing a letter in praise of it. In fact, one could easily get the idea that Max Boot and Jonah Goldberg serve the same role as those poor saps at the amusement park who stick their heads through a hole in the wall so that the paying customers can bonk them in the noggin with baseballs. (Townhall.com)
