SOONERS CHILI

Sooners Chili

2 teaspoons oil
2 onions chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb beef sirloin cubed
1 14 1/2 ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 can dark beer (not optional)
1 cup strong coffee
2- 6 ounce cans of tomato paste
1 can beef broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons of chili sauce
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 tablespoon of cocoa
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of cayenne
1 teaspoon of salt
4 15 ounce cans of kidney beans
4 chili peppers chopped

Heat oil ,cook onions, garlic and meat until brown, add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth
Add spices stir in beans reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Enjoy in moderation...or not!

Keith Barnhart - Estimator

Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week 2010

Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week
February 1 - 5, 2010

Severe weather is no stranger to North and Central Georgia. (Click Here to view the North and Central Georgia Severe Weather Climatology.) Severe Weather Awareness Week is designed to provide information about the types of severe weather that affect Georgia, and what to do in the event that severe weather occurs.

Topics to be covered include:

Monday - NOAA Weather Radio

Tuesday - Thunderstorm Safety

Wednesday - Tornado Safety

Thursday - Lightning Safety

Friday - Flooding

Source: www.noaa.gov

TEAM WORK!!

Wow! What a couple of weeks it has been.

With the cold weather bringing a rash of broken pipes, so sorry fo those who have been effected, we have been UBER busy.(I got that from my boys) But just as it always seems to be, THE TEAM has banded together and rose to the challenge. I know that I should have some profound statement to make or provide you with a super link of some sort but I find that we are still fairly "UBER" busy. I just wanted to say that I am proud to be involved in something that can bring relief to those who really need it, at a time they really need it. Even among the organized chaos all display a courteous, sympathetic and professional approach. And with this being said with all sincerity from the inside of the operation. If your reading this from the outside of the operation, you can have the utmost confidence that you will be well cared for as a client should you choose us.

Peter Kanavas - Contents Manager

Atlanta Area Events for February 2010

February 4th - 14th:
Atlanta Ballet: Cinderella at Cobb Energy Performing ArtsCentre in Atlanta

February 6th:
Atlanta Blues Festival at the Atlanta Civic Center

February 9th - 14th:
Mamma Mia! at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

February 18th - 21st:
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

February 12th - 21st:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Zing Zang Zoom
at Philips Arena in Atlanta

February 25th:
George Strait with Reba McEntire at Philips Arena in Atlanta

Atlanta Area Events for January 2010

December 26th - March 7th:
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park

January 13th - 17th:
Annie at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

January 19th & 20th:
Camelot at the RiverCenter in Columbus

January 21st:
Italian Wine Tasting at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta

January 26th - 31st:
Young Frankenstein at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta

January 29th - 31st:
24th Annual Southern Garden Symposium at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain 

Prepare for Cold Weather

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. Winter storms can result in flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia.

How can you prepare your home and family?

Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.

Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.

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Ice Cold Trivia

1. TRUE OR FALSE: You have to use the bathroom more when you are cold?

The answer is TRUE. When you're exposed to cold weather, your blood vessels constrict, and the flow of blood to the skin is reduced, resulting in an overall slowdown of the circulatory system and a rise in blood pressure. To reduce this pressure, the body wants to get rid of as much fluid as possible through urine production. This phenomenon, known in medical terms as cold dieresis, explains why you may have to visit the bathroom more often when it's cold.

2. What are cold water swimming organizations known as in the United States and Canada?

A. Eskimo Clubs
B. Walrus clubs
C. Ice Swimming Clubs
D. Polar Bear Clubs

The answer is D. Polar Bear Clubs

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FREEZE ALERT!

This week we are expecting the coldest weather in 7 years. With the combination of the cold weather and high winds, many of our clients may experience water damage from frozen pipes.

If you experience a water damage at your home or business, please call Champion for immediate response 24/7.

We have over 1000 pieces of drying equipment and 25 crews available. 

We also offer many valuable resources in our information center on our blog.

Champion's Information Center

As always, the Champion team is committed to doing everything in our power to continue to provide outstanding service to our clients during this year's winter freeze season. If you have any questions please feel free to call our office at
770-253-6070.

 Click Here to Report Water Damage and Have Crews Dispatched Immediately!

Get Ready for Winter Advisories & Ice Storms

Temperatures are barely predicted to rise aboving freezing all week which could mean several hazards across the state.  FEMA and Ready GA are encouraging everyone to be prepared for this winter weather.  These tips are from www.ready.ga.gov and we hope they are useful to all of you.

Prepare for Winter Weather

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"Baby It's Cold Inside"

With temperatures plummeting here in Georgia this week, a safe warm home to come home to is on everyone's mind. But if your first comment as you walk in the door is, "Baby, it's cold inside!", you may decide to add a space heater or use your fireplace to toast your cold toes. But here are a few tips from the National Fire Protection Association on using auxillary home heating equipment.

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