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A U G U S T  2 0 0 2  E D I T I O N

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Competition Time: Free Keg Of Beckett's Dublin Lager

There are less than 10 BBQ weekends left this summer. We have joined up with Nixers.com to bring you the chance to win a keg of Beckett's Dublin lager. Nixers is Ireland's biggest, fastest and shiniest recruitment website specifically for young people. http://www.nixers.com

Stupid easy question at http://www.brewcrew.ie/nixers.htm

Top Tip: The more of your mates you tell about this competition, the better chance you have of getting some Free Peer Beer.

People do actually win? Our recent keg winners are listed at http://www.brewcrew.ie/winstuff.htm


W E  F E E L  U S E D - I N  A  G O O D  W A Y

Testimonials from satisfied Brewcrew users.

"Just like to say a quick thanks to all the staff at brewcrew for helping us drown our sorrows after the spanish game. We got kegs in instead of going to a packed smokey pub, it was much better. From the order to the delivery you were very accomadating. It was great having your own tap in the house. I will definitly be looking for another reason to call you out again and I have already reccomended you to friends for parties."
Keith Ryan.

"Beckett's lager was fabulous".
Zoe Reid.

"I was recently at a friends party who availed of your service, and I was well impressed. The beers they had chosen definitely went down well and the fact that all you need is provided for you is an added bonus. I would definitely refer it to other people as it works out a great deal cheaper and more fun than getting a load of cans."
Yvonne Rossiter.

If you have any ideas on how we can further popularise our service, email us at info@brewcrew.ie


H A V I N G  A  'M A R E  A T  W O R K ?

These Should Divert Your Mind. Need sound for first two.

1. Hypnotic detective game with great visuals and some atmospheric music. Perfect for keeping your attention while soon to be ex- colleagues pack up their stuff. http://www.donniedarko.com

2. Play Spectrum's Manic Miner on your browser. You will remember the chunky graphics from encounters with Ceefax/Aertel. http://www.bigredswitch.co.uk/games/manic/

3. More songs from the marvelous crooning Eugene. Had him on before, put he now has a much larger repertoire. http://www.eugenemirman.com

4. Carlsberg have improved their site quite a bit. They have a pretty funny Football Agent diversion on the site now. http://www.carlsberg.co.uk/fa_f.asp

5. A collection of uselss photos series which try to throw some light on mysteries like Michael Jackson's face, and Britneys 'surprisers'. http://www.anomalies-unlimited.com/Odd_Pics.html


A S  W E  G O  A R O U N D  T H E  B A R
(from http://www.realbeer.com)

BEER MAY BE GOOD FOR A MAN'S SEX LIFE
A Czech doctor says that by drinking beer every day men may keep their sex lives active. "If men rink two beers a day they can stave off impotence," says Dr. Pavel Zemek of the Czech Center of Gerontology in Prague. Zemek says his research shows beer can have a "powerful effect" to stop the arteries becoming blocked. "On the basis of clinical tests we can say moderate amounts of beer lessens arterial sclerosis, one of the causes of erectile dysfunction," he told a local newspaper. As others do when discussing beer and health, he warns against excessive drinking. "Drink too much beer in one go and the positive effects are negated," he says, "but, as the saying goes, a little bit of what you fancy does you good."

BEER BELLY SAVES MAN'S LIFE
A Birmingham, England, man who was attacked with a power saw says his beer belly probably saved his life. Shaun Reaney, who weighs 22 stone (about 308 pounds), was slashed across the stomach. He suffered an 18- inch wound when he was attacked by four men. His beer belly kept the blade of a circular saw from touching his internal organs. "It's a good job I had that layer to protect me," he told a local newspaper. His wife, Theresa, added: "The doctors told me if he had been 10 stone lighter he would have died. When Shaun came round he reminded me that years of boozing had saved his life."

PUB GIVES 75-YEAR-OLD FREE BEER FOR LIFE
A British retiree has been given free beer for life at his local pub after spending 60 years as a paying customer. The Red Hart at Three Holes in Norfolk made that a present to Dennis Forth to mark his 75th birthday. Forth began drinking shandy at the pub when he was 15. "He's by far our most loyal customer. The next we have has been coming for 40 years," said pub manager Peter Phillips.


L O S T  A N D  P R O F O U N D

This is a really haunting site. They collect FOUND stuff: love letters, birthday cards, photographs, to-do lists, ticket stubs, poetry on napkins, telephone bills, doodles - anything that gives a glimpse into someone else's life.

The humanity of it all can be found at http://www.foundmagazine.com/


H A N G O V E R  B R E A K T H R O U G H

A hangover cure based on volcanic dust may soon be available according to a UK company Zetox. They claim the pills, which can already be bought over the internet, absorb toxins from alcohol "like Velcro".

The company says the mineral has been used as a traditional detoxifying agent for filtering water, purifying animal feed and treating victims of nuclear contamination from Chernobyl.

Dr Guy Ratcliffe of the UK Medical Council on Alcohol said the substance sounded "potentially promising". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2131588.stm


T H I S  C A M E  I N  T H E  P O S T

What is Snoo-Putt? Snoo-Putt is a combination of the two popular games of snooker and golf (putting), and is played with golf balls and putters. Thanks to Eoghan Cahill for bringing this to our attention. Picture at http://www.propsireland.com/images/pic5.gif

You could try this at home by standing up on your snooker table and using a putter. Tall people could saw the legs off. Painting golf balls with nail polish may get you some funny stares down the club though.

Eoghan can be contacted through the site http://www.propsireland.com/index.asp


W H O  A R E  T H E  B R E W C R E W?

The Brew Crew deliver 8 superb multi-award winning Irish Microbrew keg beers. Print this detailed PDF http://www.brewcrew.ie/BrewCrew.pdf Or read our FAQ at http://www.brewcrew.ie/help/faq.htm.

The Brew Crew introduces our clients to the future of party catering. We cater for birthdays, corporate events, barbecues, weddings, housewarmings or any great occasion.

Kegs costs from as little as EURO 115 for a 53 pint Keg. All FINAL quoted beer prices include delivery and collection of the kegs), electric cooler, gas and a deadly table mounting tap.

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