Senator Chuck Hagel Speaks the Truth

A stand up guy that is a politician!! I miight even vote for this guy!! ..and is a republican! Tks to the Trickster for this

Dropkick Murphys - Warrior's Code

LEFT HOOK FROM HELL!!!

THURSDAYS TWO TANTALIZING TASTE TREATS


LADIES & GENTLEMEN, HERE ARE TWO PRODUCTS THAT WILL IMPROVE & CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER & EVER.!!!!!

THESE PRODUCTS WILL CURE THE COMMON COLD, REMOVE WARTS, RELIEVE HEADACHES, CLEAR UP ACNE, IMPROVE YOUR VISION, ELIMINATE STINKY FOOT FUNGUS, STOP HAIR LOSS, (HECK IT WILL MAKE YOUR HAIR GROW BACK), IMPROVE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS, INCREASE YOUR IQ, HELP YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GAIN MUSCLE TONE. THEY WILL MAKE YOU RICH!! THESE ARE MIRACLE POTIONS I TELL YOU!!!

ALL JESTING ASIDE NOW THESE TWO TASTY ITEMS WILL IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF WHAT YOU INGEST! FIRST WE GO TO THE NECTAR OF THE COFFEE GODS: THE MANHATTAN SPECIAL

THIS BY FAR IS THE MOST BESTEST, MOST UNIQUEST, MOST TASTIEST COFFEE DRINK YOU CAN SAVOR. STARBUCKS EAT YOUR SEATTLE HEART OUT. THIS FINE BREW HAS BEEN MADE IN NEW YORK SINCE 1895!! THIS IS THE FINEST PUREST ESPRESSO SODA ON THE PLANET. IT IS BASICALLY TOP QUALITY BREWED ESPRESSO, CARBONATED WATER AND CANE SUGAR OR ASPARTAME (DIET). IT ALSO NOW COMES IN DECAF. I HAVE BEEN DRINKING A TEN OZ BOTTLE FOR YEARS . BY THE WAY I HAVE NOT GOTTEN A COLD OR BEEN REALLY SICK SINCE I STARTED DRINKIN THESE BAD BOYS REGULARLY!!! (SEE LEGAL DISCLAIMER BELOW).

I TELL YOU THE SODA DOES GIVE YOU A CAFFEINE JOLT SO AFTER THE FIRST FIVE OR SIX I SWITCH TO DECAFF! OK, JUST KIDDING AGAIN, ALWAYS HAVE ONE FIRST THING IN THE AM AND THAN MAYBE ONE OR TWO MORE BY BED TIME ABOUT TWO AM. THE COFFEE SODA GOES WELL WITH ICE CREAM , MILK OR CREAM. ALSO IT IS A GREAT MIXER WITH BAILEYS, VODKA OR KAHLUA (FOR A REAL CAFFEINE JOLT). IT IS TOUGH TO FIND, ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK, BUT WELL WORTH THE EFFORT!!!



NEXT UP IS: THE ALL KNOWING, ALL SEEING , ALL USES: CAVENDER'S ALL PURPOSE GREEK SEASONING




THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL SHAKERS OF STUFF YOU CAN HAVE IN YOUR KITCHEN CABINET EVER! THIS STUFF IS THE REAL DEAL, OLD SCHOOL, A THROWBACK SPICE, BASED ON "AN ANCIENT GREEK FORMULA" JUST LIKE THE OLD YIAYIAS USE TO MAKE!!! THE TRULY ODD THING ABOUT IT IS THAT IT IS MADE IN THAT NOTORIOUS HOT BED OF GREEK ACTIVITY; HARRISON, ARKANSAS!!! I DON'T CARE WHERE IT IS MADE THE STUFF IS LA BOMBA!!!

IT IS EXCELLENT ON ALL MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD AND COOKED DISHED SUCH AS STEWS, CASSEROLES , STIR FRY'S, AND SOUPS. IT IS PRETTY GOOD WITH EGGS TOO, ESPECIALLY OMELETS. THIS STUFF HAS BEEN MY SECRET WEAPON IN MAKING MEAT LOAF , HAMBURGERS AND MEAT BALLS. YOU CAN USE IT IN ANY GRADE OR BLEND OF CHOPPED MEATS AND IT ZIP UP THE TASTE I GUARANTEEEEEE!!

THIS SEASONING IS DIFFICULT TO FIND IN LOCAL STORES HERE IN NY. I HAVE NEVER EVEN SEEN IT IN THE MECCA OF GREEKNESS, ASTORIA. I ORDER IT BY THE CASE ONLINE..OYE VEY! ENJOY!



LEGAL DISCLAIMER: NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED OR USED IN THE TESTING OF THESE PRODUCTS. RUMOURS OF THE HALLUCINOGENIC PROPERTIES OF SMOKING CALENDERS GREEK SEASONINGS HAVE BEEN GREATLY EXAGGERATED AND HAVE NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OR BASIS.

ATLAS: FROM THE STREETS TO THE RING: A SON'S STRUGGLE TO BECOME A MAN.......Teddy Atlas


Of all the books I read in 2006 this was one of my favorites. This autobiography almost reads like a novel. The great Teddy Atlas works as an analyst on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights and was boxing commentator for NBC's coverage of the Olympic games in Sydney (2000) and Athens (2004). He is also founder and chairman of the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation, named for his father, which has raised and donated more than one million dollars to individuals and organizations in need.

For me it was one of those engrossing books that I cant' wait to finish. Being a fan of the sweet science, I thoroughly enjoyed the boxing aspects of the book. This book , however is much more than a boxing tale, it is a great book to read even if you are not a boxing fan. It is also more than the simple story of a boy growing up to be a man. Teddy Atlas was born and raised in Staten Island, NY as tough an urban setting as any. It is a story about becoming a man and trying to do the right thing in a tough world, about a young man desperately seeking his father's approval, about life lessons in a straight forward and truthful way. It is a story about becoming a stand up guy through life learning lessons of friendships, honor, fear, truths, hardships, commitment, dedication, forgiveness, compassion, integrity, triumph and redemption. Along the way there are some fascinating stories and experiences with many in the boxing industry , as well as a diverse group of people including Twyla Tharp, Sammy "The Bull' Gravano & William Dafoe.


This is an inspiring book as told by a real man's man not by some 2 degrees shrink espousing psychoanalytical reasons behind behaviors! By the way Teddy Atlas was brought in by the New York Jets coach Eric Mangini to speak to the team. Look at the year the Jets had! Let me tell you, once you start reading this book you won't want to put it down until you have read the last page!!! Enjoy

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS & FOOTBALL & FIGHTS FABULOUS FRENZY WEEKEND


Hide the women, children & old folks.....what a weekend of football & fights. A cornucopia of sports for the professional couch potato to imbibe. Here is where the exorbitant cable bill ( The most hated Jim Dolan & Cablevision) that I have to pay every month gives back some value, I could not wait! What a schedule!

Friday: Friday Night Fights @ 9 ShowBox The Next Generation @ 11
Saturday: Chiefs vs Colts Cowboys vs Seahawks, Showtime Boxing Toney - Peter
Sunday Jets - Patriots Giants - Eagles ESPN Classics Heavyweight Boxing Marathon

Where do we start? We start on Friday, yes Friday, why Friday? Because FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS ON ESPN2 is back!!.....yeah baby!! That's right Friday at the homestead, me n the furry ones couching with some popcorn. It was a pretty good card featuring the fighting Peterson brothers. It is a wonderful story about them rising from being homeless to being contenders in the ring.....BUT I am getting tired of hearing Joe Tessitore go on an on about it. It is times such that I am sure that the GREAT Teddy Atlas wished he had Bob Papa back! Mr Atlas has way too much class and character to say or indicate as such. Anyways, to the fights. Anthony Peterson took care of business in spectacular fashion by knocking out a tough Juan Garza in the 4th round. The kid looks like the real deal. He works hard & hits hard. Let's see how he does when he starts stepping up a little more in that compelling 135lb weight class. Older brother Lamont dispatched Juaquin Gallardo by decision in an 8 rounder showing some skills while he was at it.

Next up was the finals of the SHOBOX super middleweight tournament featuring lefty Frenchman, Jean Paul Mendy & American, Anthony Hanshaw. This was a pretty vicious fight with lots of back n forth between the two undefeated fighters. Hanshaw sustained a wicked, nasty, diagonal cut on a head butt in the 12th round. It was a close fight and I thought Hanshaw eked out a win, but in this one can't really argue about the draw. This is a rematch I would like to see , but that cut make take a long time to heal. There was a lightweight fight between Jose "El Cubano Mexicano" Izquierdo & Nick Casal that ended in a clear decision for "El Cubano Mexican". This kid is like a speedy Gonzalez in the ring. Very fast hands and a great nickname. I'd like to see him fight again too.

Now on to the football.....sigh...there are many others much more competent and much more knowledgeable than I on this subject matter, especially the Warden. I especially like watching playoff football just because the intensity levels are Barry Bonds like pumped up!


First up the, Colts - Chiefs.... I really had no rooting interest but like everyone else wanted to see what Larry Johnson would do to the Colts defense. I was also wanting to see what Peyton Manning would do. The halftime score of 9 - 0 , kinda left me thinking it would be a tightly contested second half. Having watched Herman Edwards coach the Jets these past few years, I should not have been surprised by the outcome 23 -8 and both Manning & Johnson were really non factors....enough said


Cowboys - Seahawks I am not sure what to say about this but for sure but it was an exciting , unbelievable game to watch. Much has been written on this game. My humble comments .... I believe that the Cowboys will never win with Terrell Owens. It is obvious to me he is a curse to any team that he plays on! A tough loss for Cowboy fans and for Tony Romo especially. Will Bill Parcells be back? YE$$$$$$$
As for Tony Romo, he kind reminded me of a young Phil Simms. It remains to be seen how he responds to the adverse event. Will it make him a better quarterback or will he be an also ran?


Back to Showtime for the battle between heavyweights James "Lights Out"Toney and Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter. Also known as the battle between "The Tub Of Goo" & "The Nigerian Voodoo"!!!!! This fight was way different from their first fight. Peter came into the fight about 8 lbs lighter and in darn good shape. Toney looked to be in better shape but he weighed in heavier than his last fight. At the bell Peter came out and proceeded to smack Toney around with improved boxing skills and strength. There was no doubt about the outcome in this fight. Peter clearly dominated most of the rounds, knocked Toney down in the second round and won a unanimous decision. If and BIG if Peter stays in shape and continues to improve his technical skills, he will become a force in the heavyweight division.

In the earlier match Lefty Travis Simms pounded Jose Antonio Rivera to a 9th round TKO to win the WBA 154 lb belt. Simms was impressive in the victory and tagged Rivera into a bloody mess as they say. The worst part of this match was the screamers in Simms' corner. I do not know if have heard more horrendous cacklers like the two in the ring with him in a long time. They made Jim Gray seem decent!


Must I go to the Jets - Pats & Giants - Eagles games?....sigh oh well....lets keep it as brief as we can
I, as a old time Giant fan actually found myself rooting for the Jets. They play smart,tough, hustling & enthusiastic football. The game itself was a bit closer than the final score 37-16, sound odd but true. The Patriots, just have a better team and they have the best weapon in football, two words that will beat you: Tom Brady. There is no doubt he is the mostest clucthiest (yes, I know these are not real words) player in pro football. He has the big IT thing. That intangible that very few have, that clutch do the right thing say no wrong stand up guy thin. I think he is similar to a Derek Jeter in this way.


The New York Football Giants played a decent game against the torrid Eagles. They kept the game close only because of their one and only dependable player, future hall of famer, number 21; Tiki Barber. In my book Tiki could talk because he could do the walk or should I say the run for mucho yardage! I am hoping that after a year of working with morons such as Michael Ervin or Dion Sanders, Tiki will come back and play another couple of years. Eli Manning played OK and I think he will become a pretty good quarterback one day. It may not be with Big Blue though. Their assistant coaches are lacking to say the least. The defense played poorly when it came to clutch time. The Eagles outplayed the Giants and Andy Reid showed us why he is such a good coach . Brian Westbrook should be underrated no more after this game! I cant put my finger on it , but this Giant team was difficult to rout for all year. They were a hard team to like. All the pundits said they had the best talent and lots of playmakers. I thought they were over hyped and loudmouthed. Do your talking on the field by playing some hard nosed, smash mouth football on the field....bitch! Jeremy Shockey perhaps the best example. Can anyone name a game winning or big gain reception he made? I hope Coach Coughlin cleans house and gets some blue collar, good character players for next year along with some better assistant coaches.



ESPN Classics had a heavyweight marathon going all day on Sunday. Thank you oh great tech god for the VCR so we could record some damn good fights! I will watch at a later date ALI - LYLE featuring a youthful Frank Gifford and ever annoying Howard Cossell. This was the fight were Lyle's trainer Mr Rivera said the stoppage was not kosher!!. Good stuff you cant make up! Also on the tape is Bowe Holyfield 2 , Briggs- Lewis, Bowe - Holyfield 1, Lewis - Mercer & Lewis Rahman. Gives me something to do about 2 am!!

CREATIVE WAYS TO CALL SOMEONE STUPID

Here are some creative ways to call someone stupid, along with some pics & comments

People actually wear these shirts, especially at Disney & other theme parks!

The captain of this ship is as smart as bait

His intellect is rivaled only by garden tools

His chimney's clogged.

His elevator does not go all the way up

His receiver is off the hook

His antenna doesn't pick up all the channels

His belt doesn't go through all the loops

The cheese slid off his cracker

All foam, no beer

Does not have all her dogs on one leash.

If she had another brain it would be lonely.

Her sewing machine is missing thread

She has less going on upstairs than a one story house

A few clowns short of a circus

A few fries short of a happy meal

A few beers short of a six pack

A few peas short of a casserole

Missing marshmallows from his lucky charms

The wheels spinning but the hamsters dead

24 cents short of a quarter

Missing nuts in his crackerjack.

Couldn't pour piss out of a boot with instructions on the heel.

No Brain, No Pain

No grain in the silo




It is remarkable in life that we encounter such stupid people, even worse that we are sometimes forced to deal with them in work and such. Even more disconcerteing is that they are breeding like crazy! Oh well, as an old friend once told me; "Anyone can have children, but you need a license to have a dog!"

Stupid Cow

TWO TENS WILL GET YOU A HIGH FIVE..........

Two bottles of good wine that will cost you about or less than twenty smackers and get high fives from your friends and family. At least it will just get them high!!




Yes that's right! Here are two wines that will set you back less than twenty smackers! Even better they are darn good drinkin bottles of the grape nectar! Our first tasty selection is the recently enjoyed Megapanos Savatiano 2005. This is a very nice, dry, crisp, light and fruity wine. This wine goes well with your lips when you want a nice cool white wine! This wine come from the Attica area of Central Greece. The savatiano grape is used extensively as the base for that really famous Greek wine; Retsina. Retsina is a wine that tastes much better in Greece, with Greek food and after you have already had several drinks or ouzos to start with. Anyways the Megapanos Savatiano is a delightful table wine that goes well with seafood, fish, Thai food, chicken, salads, Chinese food, peanuts, cheese & fruit. It pretty much goes well with anything except for meat dishes & Mexican food. It is quite similar to the popular pinot grigios such as the Santa Margherita except for the price. We have seen the prices range from $8.56 - $12. You will enjoy drinking this wine with your lips! Yes drink the wine, don't do that sippy sip thing!

Which brings us to our second tasty treat


This is a Rex Goliath Free Range Pinot Noir 2001. This red wine happens to go very well with meat, pizza, shish kebab, lamb, ham sandwich, Beefaroni, pastas, pigs in blankets, burgers and Mexican food (OK, only if you run out of beer). You can even drink this while you are typing a blog! As a matter of fact I am having some right now. This wine is from the Central Coast area of California. The darn cat keeps trying to get into the wine. Not sure if its the wine or the drawing of the big 47 lb rooster on the label. Hold on there Tonto, cats cant read. Well they aint supposed to lick wine either! Is the wine that good? Go figure! It has a slightly spicy, slightly oaky, berry, grapey scent and it tastes pretty good too! This wine compares to some of the better Pinot Noirs that I have tasted including some top wines from Oregon & Washington that go for + $35-55 per bottle. The catch here is that you gotta get the 2001 year. I have tried other vintages but for some reason they are not as primo. It is a darn tootin good drinkin wine. The price ranges from $7-10 per bottle. Trader Joe's carries the Rex Goliath wines, so you might be able to find it there.

So ther you have it; two wines that are inexpensive and tasty. You can even drink them while watching playoff football. ( OK, ok again, only if you run out of beer) Enjoy, drink long & prosper