tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14419642870693786052024-03-05T02:19:52.751-08:00Smokes and Boozeedbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.comBlogger1318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-73729161947096688402014-09-22T02:35:00.001-07:002014-09-22T02:36:36.623-07:00Demon In A Bottle<p><img style="float: right; display: inline" src="http://th06.deviantart.net/fs9/PRE/i/2006/069/7/d/Howard_the_Duck_by_Zorgia.jpg" width="231" align="right" height="290" />It’s a great time to be a geek (or <a href="http://bit.ly/ZBu3SF">NERD</a>).   I have said numerous times that I never (even in MY wildest dreams) thought I would be seeing some of the comic books I love come to life like they are now in theaters. </p> <p>Some of you may recall my excitement leading up to the first Iron Man, and then there was Nick Fury hinting at the Avengers.  No WAY!  I thought they couldn’t pull that off, because there was no established group yet – and we would never see HellCarriers in a movie…..even Hollywood couldn’t do that.</p> <p>We then got a pretty good Hulk (sadly losing Ed Norton), a passable Iron Man 2, Thor…and then, it all came together with Captain America.  IMO – a near perfect origins story. </p> <p>When the Avengers came out – Downey stole the screen again, the team came together….AND there were Hellcarriers! </p> <iframe style="height: 183px; width: 380px" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eBuAx5KVGNQ" frameborder="0" width="640" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p>At this point, Marvel could do no wrong – and this was proven out this year with Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy.  Winter Soldier made a super hero movie that plays out like real life (as one can be in the Marvel Universe) and GotG took a product not many had heard of, and made it a phenomenon.  </p> <p>Remember when I said it was great to be a Geek (or Nerd)?  This is why – because of arguing about how bad a movie was (Fantastic Four anyone?), we can nitpick on the great things – which leads to  this article.</p> <p>With the current popularity of GotG – you knew at some point we would hit saturation. Everwhere you turn, you have Groot popping up, and now even Marvel is jumping their own shark.  </p> <p>Over at Comic Alliance, you have the headline <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1v7WOQO">Marvel Announces Rocket Raccoon And Groot Homage Covers</a></b>.  In the article, you learn that Marvel is going forward with some variant art covers, portaying Rocket and Groot in some classic scenes.   Personally, I am underwhelmed – liking only the Thor crossover.  But the one I dispise the most is this one – that take on Demon in a Bottle.</p> <p>  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2L3uhGXxdKU/VB_taXZsrxI/AAAAAAAAFiY/inuyimDpzms/s1600-h/RRG06%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="RRG06" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="RRG06" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5shc29w3CGE/VB_ta1tFqmI/AAAAAAAAFig/KEF0SHnuaAk/RRG06_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="307" /></a> </p> <p>As cute as baby Groot is, you don’t mess with the inner turmoil of Tony Stark or the possibly one of the greatest storylines in Iron Man history.  Especially when <a href="http://bit.ly/XL3DfL">Disney is so afraid to do this story line</a> – because of the kids going to see the movies.  Either you respect the brand (and don’t tease us about it in other movies) or you leave it alone by not marketing to kids with your two new cash cow characters.  You cant have both. </p> <p>Ugggh – now I want an R-Rated Marvel Universe movie (please do  a Punisher movie right!). </p> <p>See what I mean – the world is so great in the Marvel Universe, we are debating (we cant even argue) about variant comic covers.  Life is good!  Am I off base on the Demon in a Bottle debate?  Who is your favorite Marvel character?  Most glaring nit-pick?  Debate it all below. </p> <p>Cheers – and make mine Marvel. </p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-83602816636949323732014-07-08T06:10:00.001-07:002014-07-08T06:10:11.938-07:00An excellent tribute by Guinness<p>I make no secret that I am supportive of those who serve our country.  My own personal time spent deployed to various “Garden Spots” around the world has definitely grounded me in reality – and links me to those today with a type of brotherhood that not many can understand.</p> <p>Also, anyone that knows me knows of my love for Guinness.  </p> <p>When you combine the two – well, I like to think that is what the product of this excellent commercial would be all about.</p> <p>To all my brothers and sisters deployed world wide (with a special shout to Gordie, Albie and the 33s Everywhere)…..I give you “The Empty Chair”</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/rx0MRawkrj4" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p>PS – This is also posted on both <a href="http://edbellmcse.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/an-excellent-tribute-by-guinness/">my old</a> and my new format blog <a href="http://edbellblog.azurewebsites.net/?p=971">HERE</a>.</p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-21297561753675297392014-07-08T06:08:00.001-07:002014-07-08T06:08:46.730-07:00An excellent tribute by Guinness<p>I make no secret that I am supportive of those who serve our country.  My own personal time spent deployed to various “Garden Spots” around the world has definitely grounded me in reality – and links me to those today with a type of brotherhood that not many can understand.</p> <p>Also, anyone that knows me knows of my love for Guinness.  </p> <p>When you combine the two – well, I like to think that is what the product of this excellent commercial would be all about.</p> <p>To all my brothers and sisters deployed world wide (with a special shout to Gordie, Albie and the 33s Everywhere)…..I give you “The Empty Chair”</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/rx0MRawkrj4" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p>PS – This is also posted on <a href="http://smokesandbooze.blogspot.com/2014/07/an-excellent-tribute-by-guinness.html">SmokesAndBooze</a>, and my new format blog <a href="http://edbellblog.azurewebsites.net/?p=971">HERE</a>.</p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-24147822589334194562014-06-14T17:22:00.001-07:002014-06-14T17:22:19.326-07:00Not many things have changed<p>Over at iO9, they have some great pictures entitled - <a href="http://io9.com/extraordinary-photos-of-everyday-life-in-oak-ridge-the-1589828365">Extraordinary Photos of Everyday Life in Oak Ridge, the Secret City</a> during the Manhattan Project.</p> <p>One of the pictures jumped out at me – of people lined up to get cigarettes.</p> <p>It reminded me of my time in Saudi Arabia, Iraq & Kuwait – with soldiers lined up around the block to get into the PX….where one of the coveted items was a deck of smokes…regardless if you smoked or not.</p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yM5_iw9jzlg/U5znNZmJsyI/AAAAAAAAFgk/FhzLZ4B5z1k/s1600-h/Smokes%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Smokes" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Smokes" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-chFRng9sA6I/U5znONt-SHI/AAAAAAAAFgs/Vrwjz3p3IMc/Smokes_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="392" height="314" /></a> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-16681859296209157932014-06-02T04:54:00.001-07:002014-06-02T04:54:58.620-07:00Now I know where to drink….<p>I love info-graphical maps.</p> <p>If you do too – you should head over to Floating Sheep and check out their graphics on <a href="http://www.floatingsheep.org/2010/02/beer-belly-of-america.html">“The Beer Belly of America”</a></p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvM6Zf2tMjpkmJ36_vy5CyxW_G4SNVvPZXugPH3tOXofWj8WYFIvf_G8Rs_xFy25YAvKXK9BY7-CE7draW3BEc5NeUfHkWDDvmo1gugWLzLXxEX7aPqigg2_RhCQ6BusZe_gT3hfR5dY/s1600/us_bars_100122.jpg" width="397" height="313" /></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-878167323374656432014-06-02T04:48:00.001-07:002014-06-02T04:48:03.454-07:00Crime in the Wine Industry<p>Police in the Italian regions of Lazio, Liguria and Umbria have found extensive labelling frauds, upgrading cheap wines and delivering them for sale at up to ten times their value, <a href="http://firenze.repubblica.it/cronaca/2014/05/29/news/vino_sequestrate_30_mila_bottiglie_di_falso_brunello-87539980/">La Repubblica reports.</a></p> <p>Among 30,000 bottles seized are some from Bocelli’s family winery near Pisa, which yields an exclusive 300 bottles a year.</p> <p>Be careful what you drink.</p> <p><img alt="Italy Wine Seizure" src="http://media.kentucky.com/smedia/2014/05/29/13/55/705-NrbQc.AuSt.55.jpeg" width="404" height="274" /></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-69406310456087290602014-05-01T21:37:00.001-07:002014-05-01T21:37:45.504-07:00When you combine Booze and Chainsaws, everyone wins<p>This was submitted by my buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/AGlennHarvey">Alby</a>, who is my Artsy-Fartsy counterpart (seriously – Check out his work <a href="http://myphoneywalls.tumblr.com/">HERE</a>).  While he calls this “Art”…..whenever you combine Booze and a Chainsaw, I call it Porn.</p> <p>Enjoy</p> <p> </p> <p><iframe style="height: 297px; width: 411px" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mNyTmPM0ah0" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-31669177704134880072014-05-01T20:59:00.001-07:002014-05-01T20:59:41.533-07:00Winesicles and Charity<p>I initially saw on my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/sassyshae">@SassyShae’s</a> Facebook page and thought it was a cute idea (but not to practical for me). </p> <p>Take a peek yourself – and then pick up the story after the jump.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10250093_10152138185613227_2875363663229884013_n.jpg" /></p> <p>Since I am not much of a wine drinker (with only an occasional bottle here and there), I didn’t know how practical it was for me.  </p> <p>That is until later today, when I was investigating Military Charities (Helping Veterans is another passion) and came across <a href="http://www.ckmondavi.com/ck-mondavi-supports-the-ifhf/">this story</a> from <a href="http://www.ckmondavi.com">CK Mondavi</a> and the <a href="http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/">Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund</a>…..</p> <p> <img alt="CK Mondavi Supports the IFHF" src="http://www.ckmondavi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/CKMV-IFHF-Interior-page-image.jpg" width="402" height="271" /></p> <blockquote> <p>In our third year of support for the <a href="http://www.fallenheroesfund.org">Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund</a>, our goal is to raise even more money than we raised in the past two years. This year in particular is special to us, as Peter Mondavi Sr., a veteran of World War II, turns 100 years old this November.</p> <p>In 2012, we proudly raised more than $27,000 for the IFHF. Last year, we surpassed that total by raising over $35,000. This year, our goal is to raise $50,000 to further the cause of this noble organization, and you can help. Between May and August, we’ll donate $1 for every Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund themed coupon redeemed, up to a maximum of $50,000. You can find these coupons on bottle of CK Mondavi in participating retail stores.</p> <p><strong>About the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund:</strong></p> <p>The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided close to $150 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund.</p> <p><strong>The IFHF Mission Statement</strong> <br />The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves United States military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families.  Supporting these heroes helps repay the debt all Americans owe them for the sacrifices they have made in service to our nation.  They are, in the words of our founder, the late Zachary Fisher, “our nation’s greatest national resource,” and they deserve all the help that our nation can provide.  The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in meeting this important national mission.</p> </blockquote> <p>As a veteran of the Persian Gulf War and friend of veterans of many other wars – I think this is a great way to help a Military Charity that has an <a href="http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html#veterans">A+ Rating</a> and done a lot to help our military heroes who may have injuries we just can see.</p> <p>So, if you are picking up a few bottles of wine for the weekend, restocking the cabinet or just looking for a summer treat for Memorial Day …..do everyone a favor and give CK Mondovi a chance.  I know I will.</p> <p>---Salute</p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-77535425036823005832014-04-28T23:29:00.001-07:002014-04-28T23:29:08.412-07:00Its Baseball Season–How about some Chin Music?<p>Hi Everyone!</p> <p>I know its been a long hiatus – but I am finally back in the saddle, as I have settled in now here in #RVa, transitioned into a new job and have started feeling out more of the local beers in the area.</p> <p>So, to kick things off – I decided to go with a beer that is associated to a subject near and dear to my heart…..Baseball.</p> <p>As many of you know, back in the day I played some (very) minor league ball in Germany.  Originally with the <font size="2"><font style="font-weight: normal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baseball-Club-F%C3%BCrth-Pirates/110958387683">Fürth Pirates</a></font></font>, I transferred to the Augsburg Alligators (now just the <a href="http://augsburg-gators.de/wp/wordpress/">Gators</a>) when I was working at <a href="http://smokesandbooze.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-day-in-history-aug-17-1987.html">Gablingen</a>.  There was only free beer to look forward to, and I really just played for the “Love of the Game”.</p> <p>Even though I lived in CoMO, right between the Royals and the Cards, it was still two hours either way – and made making games difficult.</p> <p>Luckily, Richmond (RVa) has their own Minor League club – The <a href="http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410">Richmond Flying Squirrels</a>.  <img style="float: right; display: inline" alt="" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/993533_10201379501592524_1230441710_n.jpg" width="154" align="right" height="199" /></p> <p>Last season, we caught a game late in the season, it was a ton of fun (although <a href="https://twitter.com/debi_bell">@Debi_Bell</a> doesn’t really understand the heckling part).  We found the night affordable and great seats can be had for a reasonable price.  Of course, <a href="https://twitter.com/JAM_Bell">@JAM_Bell</a> loves all sports – so he was totally into it.</p> <p>This season – The Squirrels have teamed up with local brewery, <a href="http://www.cotubrewing.com">Center of the Universe Brewing Company</a>,  to bring us a baseball themed beer……Chin Music.</p> <p><img alt="" src="http://www.cotubrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chin-Music-Logo.jpg" width="420" height="337" /></p> <p>Originally (back in the 1800’s) “Chin Music” was a way to describe heckling from the fans. <img style="float: right; display: inline" alt="" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1005575_10201379500792504_1357114905_n.jpg" width="162" align="right" height="190" /> This meaning changed around the time of the WWII, when it was defined a pitch that is thrown near the batter's face. The intent could be to brush him back, set up the batter for an outside pitch or just be intimidating.</p> <p>If anyone has seen me heckle (SkinnyJ) or how @JAM_Bell pitches…..you would see how I immediately fell in love with the name.</p> <p>All that left was for them to sway me with the beer.  How was it?</p> <p><font color="#ffc000" size="5">CHIN MUSIC<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9XrTLfiMdvU/U19Gr6vIkhI/AAAAAAAAFfs/ZELs44GI-Sc/s1600-h/Chin%252520Music%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Chin Music" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: right; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Chin Music" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VW9QquSxppg/U19Gswt4UEI/AAAAAAAAFfw/TwiixnVG67c/Chin%252520Music_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" align="right" height="162" /></a></font></p> <blockquote> <p>Style: Vienna Lager</p> <p>Source: <b>12 oz. can</b></p> <p>ABV: <b>4.5% </b> </p> <p>IBUs: <b>24</b></p> <p>Appearance - A dark amber (almost burnt bronze) hue, which a cream colored head.  The foamy head held well throughout the sampling,  with consistent thickness and asymmetrical lacing.  Clarity was excellent, and I believe this can be attributed to the filtering process to remove excess yeast.</p> <p>Nose – A sweet caramel and nut aroma with just a hint of woody bark.</p> <p>Taste – I found this one interesting for me – because the flavor profile seemed backwards.  Instead of the sweetness being on the front of the tongue – I got a slight bitter taste up front.  Meanwhile, this smoothed out on the palate and sweetened up towards the back of the tongue.  Don’t get me wrong – with the distinctly roasted malts, nutty flavor and oily mouthfeel, I enjoyed it….I was just caught off guard. </p> <p>Overall – With the low level of hoppyness, this beer really relies on its sweetness and malty flavor profile to carry it through….which I found it does quite nicely.  They balance themselves well – and I can see how this would go over well at the ballpark, especially to a general audience.  </p> </blockquote> <p>I always love and support local breweries and businesses, and when I find two collaborating like the Squirrels and CotU, I have to applaud the effort.</p> <p>While I didn’t get to experience my first “Chin Music” at the ball park (something I plan to rectify soon), I really did enjoy this beer.  I can truly appreciate the craftsmanship involved, and (although it not my favorite style) I would definitely stock it as a local beer for friends that come over and look for a lighter offering.  </p> <p>As a solid showing by Center of the Universe Brewing Company, I would rate this beer a solid 4 out of 5.  Well done and I look forward to trying a few more of your beers soon.</p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-42679656226786896902014-01-10T10:19:00.001-08:002014-01-10T10:20:20.053-08:00Power Hour USB Shotglass<p>Ok – we are doing something a little on the fun side.</p> <p>I know I have been on hiatus for a few months – but now I am back in the swing of things….and to kick things off, I am combining my two blogs (this one and my personal blog <a href="http://edbellmcse.wordpress.com/">edbellmcse.wordpress.com</a>) to cover one terrific idea/product – Ali Spagnola’s <a href="http://www.alispagnola.com/powerhour">POWER HOUR ALBUM</a>.</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Jc1Fxe8y8Ew" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p>That’s right.  Someone made up a bunch of 1-Minute drinking songs, put them on a USB, Integrated the USB into a Shot Glass….and then made a game out of it.  </p> <p>How could you not love this idea.</p> <p>GingerMeatloaf and I are thinking of actually having a Power Hour Party via Google Hangouts.  All you need is a shot glass….but of course Ali would appreciate if you bought the <a href="http://www.alispagnola.com/powerhour/store/shot-glass-usb/">POUR HOUR Shot Glass USB</a>.</p> <p>If you are up for it, and we get enough responders - just fill out <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TZSMSLW">THIS QUICK SURVEY</a> and put your Email address in the Comments field. I will respond once we set a date. </p> Cheers edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-62523652169513471272013-11-28T12:04:00.001-08:002013-11-28T12:04:01.205-08:00A DC Superhero Thanksgiving<p>Regardless of the <a href="http://hasdcdonesomethingstupidtoday.com/">number of days since DC has done something stupid</a> – this is epic.</p> <p>In fact, I would pay to watch a full movie of this – which says more than the last Batman flick.</p> <iframe style="height: 267px; width: 404px" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kpa-Kbi1gxo" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-74899456583354773642013-11-27T16:34:00.001-08:002013-11-27T16:35:45.781-08:00Around the World in 80 Drinks<p><img alt="http://cdn.shortlist.com/resource/binary/4bc13552f5467294d49b7a951d1f4721/80drinks.jpg" src="http://cdn.shortlist.com/resource/binary/4bc13552f5467294d49b7a951d1f4721/80drinks.jpg" width="399" height="2146" /></p> <p>Enlarged version <a href="http://cdn.shortlist.com/resource/binary/4bc13552f5467294d49b7a951d1f4721/80drinks.jpg">HERE</a></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-5230850351363846632013-11-27T06:54:00.001-08:002013-11-27T06:54:26.462-08:00This Day in History – Nov 27th 1964 Star Trek<p>I have heard people say – What would Star Trek have been like without William Shatner.  Well, we do have a glimpse – with Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike from the original pilot episode of the series, entitled “The Cage”.  </p> <p>On this day in history, 1964, the very first scene was shot – and since it is on this blog, it involved Alcohol.</p> <p>In it, Dr. Phillip Boyce and Captain Pike have a conversation over drinks in Pike’s quarters.</p> <p>To think it all started over a drink – I like that.</p> <p> <br />Cheers - </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1400245_721616221184501_1856696216_o.jpg" width="402" height="304" /></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-61834709820887001242013-11-26T13:36:00.001-08:002013-11-26T13:36:02.147-08:00Tortuga Rum Cake<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DR2Sd1WUagE/UpUUPia-G3I/AAAAAAAAFco/BiVIJXsarMg/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="image" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IvZgDp-QlXM/UpUUQPB559I/AAAAAAAAFcs/S1j4mZmmH9k/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="177" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>Its that time of year again– and nothing says welcome to the Holidays like feasting – and in the case, <a href="http://www.tortugarumcakes.com/#&panel1-1">Tortuga Rum Cake.</a></p> <p>I get it – its not that nasty fruit cake that people want to give out in November and December.  Instead it is a rum glazed cake topped with walnuts that guaranteed to melt in your mouth.  </p> <p>I can honestly say, that for a pre-packaged, mass-produced cake….this is one of the best.</p> <p>The shelf life of this vacuum sealed delicacy is 12 months (indefinitely if frozen) – and it is just as moist when you open it, as it would be straight out of the oven. <br /> <br />Do yourselves a favor this year – put one of these in the middle of the Christmas/Thanksgiving table….and watch it disappear.</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> <p>PS – Since it is NATIONAL CAKE DAY, Tortuga is running a Buy one, Get one Free Offer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tortugarumcakes.com">http://www.tortugarumcakes.com</a></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-90525665152697758322013-11-25T12:34:00.001-08:002013-11-25T12:34:45.564-08:00WWII Hero….and BEER<p>What more could you ask for - a WWII Hero getting his buddy a beer.  Well – this story has a surprise ending as he learns about his legacy.</p> <p>Here’s to you Vince Speranza.  Airborne All the Way.</p> <iframe style="height: 249px; width: 400px" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lZe2H8nvUAM" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-63738337911446913102013-11-25T11:52:00.001-08:002013-11-25T11:53:02.876-08:00Cave Creek Chili Beer<p>I know its been awhile since I posted, but I have been in the process of migrating over to a new hosting provider, and page formatting isn’t coming across right.  </p> <p>As it stands, I have a lot of reviews that are backlogged – and I want to start getting them out, so I thought I might as well post them…..starting with <a href="http://www.chilibeer.com/chilibeer/Home.html">Crazy Ed’s Cave Creek Chili Beer</a>.</p> <p>How could I not try this, since it combines three of my favorite things – Beer, Chili and Crazy Ed.</p> <p>Crazy Ed is a 75 year old restaurateur who started Cave Creek Chili Beer in 1992, where (they claim) they created the worlds first Chili Beer.  A beer that even has a Serrano Pepper floating in the bottle.</p> <p>The beer (and Crazy Ed) were even featured on The Food Network.</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zc7Wod56rhg" frameborder="0" width="420" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p> </p> <p>I saw this  beer while out to dinner at <a href="http://www.pescadosseafood.com/">Pescados</a> the other night and, given my love for Chili Beer (thank you <a href="http://www.flatbranch.com/home.asp">Flat Branch</a>) I had to give it a try. </p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#00ff00" size="5">Crazy Ed’s Cave Creek Chili Beer</font></p> <p>Appearance<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4KsgCiNdiw0/UpOqkwgDGuI/AAAAAAAAFcQ/u3D4gwAWgfs/s1600-h/Chili%252520Beer%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Chili Beer" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Chili Beer" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cpsV92s3jeI/UpOqlRHm8kI/AAAAAAAAFcU/eJm3ACGQC-I/Chili%252520Beer_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="190" height="244" /></a> - A clear golden yellow, the beer itself had almost zero carbonation.  This could be due to the with one Serrano Pepper floating in the bottle.</p> <p>Nose – Straight green chili pepper.  No hops or malt.</p> <p>Taste – High on the chili spice, this overwhelming flavor hides anything you could be looking for from a beer.  The green chili flavor itself is not as spicy as the video claims, but still has a little kick to it.  </p> </blockquote> <p>Overall – While this may be the original, I still give Flat Branch the edge in putting out a better product.  This beer does pair well with steaks and Mexican food – so that is a bonus.  I could see it being a very niche or novelty beer that wouldn’t work well with everyone.  I thought the beer was average – but I could see this actually failing with some people.  </p> <p>I would give this a 2.5 out of 5 for general consumption and a 3 out of 5 if you are into spicy/flavorful beers.</p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-75264576471819529422013-09-11T07:53:00.001-07:002013-09-11T07:55:35.942-07:009/11 and Budweiser<p><img src="http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/23/54/66/5164449/5/628x471.jpg" width="392" height="263" /></p> <p>I often rail against Budweiser for its mass marketing and the quality of their beer.  InBev is always on my radar for their (successful) attempt at a monopoly and the way they edge out the smaller craft breweries.</p> <p>But today, even I can put it all aside – as we the world remember the tragedy of 9/11…and I would like to do so by sharing (IMO) the best Budweiser Commercials ever.   </p> <p>We will never forget - </p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Px5YcOeQB4I" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-6716991720945599882013-09-09T06:47:00.001-07:002013-09-09T06:47:11.423-07:00New Commercial from Guinness – Well Done<p>I’ll let the commercial speak for itself - </p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xwndLOKQTDs" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-1427281630006702002013-08-30T11:52:00.001-07:002013-08-30T11:56:22.679-07:00Judge Joe Brown and I drink the same stuff<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W2R9dB1FPNE/UiDq0UosG3I/AAAAAAAAFaE/zORDqZQBhpc/s1600-h/Judge%252520Joe%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Judge Joe" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Judge Joe" align="right" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vONMDi3q690/UiDq1IYKxgI/AAAAAAAAFaM/MCbbyX9srNU/Judge%252520Joe_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="170" /></a> Daytime TV – gotta love it.  You can’t surf the channels without at least one Court type TV show.  </p> <p>Gone are the days of Judge Wapner – instead we have; Judge Judy (the bitch), The People’s Court (Not the Original), Judge Mills Lane and many others.</p> <p>Well – now I have a new favorite – Judge Joe Brown.  Personally, I hate the show – but after hearing his mouth, seeing his lechery and finding out we both like Bombay Gin and Tonic…..he’s a winner in my book.</p> <p>If I ever appear in his court….I will just say “What up HOLMES!”</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VF-1HkmLLfE" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-46546718365948258872013-08-24T14:20:00.001-07:002013-08-24T14:20:12.718-07:00Happy Birthday Kenny Baker<p>What can we say – other than Happy Birthday and Bring us a drink.</p> <p>Cheers Kenny and we all hope you have many many more.</p> <p>Happy Birthday </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kBRTJNrvCvY/UhkjifqOb1I/AAAAAAAAFZI/qRLLVm4CW94/s1600-h/r2tender%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="r2tender" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="r2tender" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t6uQFIo3m5E/Uhkji_xGHtI/AAAAAAAAFZQ/FY8clAwFuPo/r2tender_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="376" height="435" /></a></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-44240041866167225372013-08-23T05:30:00.001-07:002013-08-23T06:35:23.989-07:00Words I never thought I would utter….<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UHqlC5Q7K8U/UhdV6Nd6cWI/AAAAAAAAFYw/VwqeBCj2Co8/s1600-h/Irish%252520Pub%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Irish Pub" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Irish Pub" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iv7Y7liFV-U/UhdV6jCTGmI/AAAAAAAAFY4/umIgz8jwQF0/Irish%252520Pub_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="175" height="244" /></a> Well – I NEVER thought I would say this….but I finally found an Irish Pub that I will not go to.</p> <p>There are many pubs that call themselves Irish that I find questionable at best, <a href="http://www.mcnallys.biz/mcnallys/">McNally’s in CoMO</a> comes instantly to mind, but I can usually find some redeeming quality about them…that is until I read the below story about <a href="http://www.finnpub.com/">Finnegan’s</a> in Stockton CA.</p> <p>Forget that they are having a Live Burlesque Show on Friday, tout their $2 Bud Light, Coors Light and “Irish” Fish Tacos, or the fact that their claim to “Authentic Irish Food” is anything named with Guinness, Irish, Dublin or has Corned Beef and Cabbage on it (don’t believe me, check out their two page menu – <a href="http://www.finnpub.com/images/stories/menu-front-bw.pdf">Page 1</a> & <a href="http://www.finnpub.com/images/stories/menu-bw.pdf">Page 2</a>)</p> <p>Instead – they have decided to use Facebook as a virtual bouncer.  If you want to get in after 9PM….you better have liked them on Facebook, and they like you back.  </p> <p>That’s right, the same Facebook we all love to hate – the one that constantly changes their privacy settings and users agreement so that your information can be shared however they want.  Meanwhile, you are opening up your personal life – just to get into a bar.  </p> <p>Sorry folks, but some of the best bars I have ever been to have been Irish Pubs…..in the US, UK and Ireland, even Germany (looking at you Gary S.).  In every one of those – I have been welcomed with open arms, treated like family and had some damn good Irish cuisine over the years.</p> <p>Sorry Finnegan’s – While I doubt that I get to Stockton anytime soon (although you never know) I will be sure to skip (and recommend the same to my readers) your establishment.  In fact – if you are looking for a great Irish Pub in California…..check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublins-Irish-Pub/141517652557108">Dublin’s Irish Pub</a> in LA.  As many of my friends can attest – they know how to treat you like a VIP.</p> <p>Cheers - </p> <p>PS – to get the sour taste out of your mouth….after the story, I dropped some classic Irish Music in for ya…. </p> <blockquote> <h3><a href="http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/facebook-is-new-bouncer-at-finnegans-irish-pub-in-stockton/">Facebook Is New Bouncer At Finnegan’s Irish Pub in Stockton</a></h3> <p>STOCKTON (<a href="http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/">CBS13</a>) — A Stockton Bar owner came up with a way to keep questionable customers out and good customers coming back—people need to become his friend on Facebook before they’re allowed in. </p> <p>The only way you’ll get into Finnegan’s Irish Pub after 9 p.m. is if they Like you. </p> <p>“We’re friends.” </p> <p>And that friendship has to come from Facebook. </p> <p>“I use Facebook a lot.” </p> <p>And so does the pub. </p> <p>Tony Mannor, the pub’s owner, says they use Facebook to screen visitors and keep the establishment safe. </p> <p>They had no other choice. </p> <p>“As we became more popular we also attracted some trouble. People don’t know how to have a good time.” </p> <p>They had problems with undesirables. </p> <p>“We really didn’t want to attract that crowd.” </p> <p>So they came up with the idea of requiring people who show up after 9 p.m. to become facebook friends. </p> <p>But you still couldn’t get on the special guest list until Tony checked out your profile page to see what kind of person you really are. </p> <p>Tony says Facebook is the best bouncer he’s ever had. </p> <p>“It eliminated nearly all of our troubles.” </p> <p>Your Facebook ID is now checked at the door. </p> <p>“The bouncer actually stands at the front door with a computer to make sure you’re guest,” pub Facebook friend Debbie Walters said. </p> <p>Guests love the idea. They feel safer. </p> <p>“For the most part there’s not a lot of trouble here because people know that they can be identified if the do cause trouble.” </p> <p>Tony says they have about 10,000 friends on Facebook right now.</p> <p><a title="http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/facebook-is-new-bouncer-at-finnegans-irish-pub-in-stockton/" href="http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/facebook-is-new-bouncer-at-finnegans-irish-pub-in-stockton/">http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/08/22/facebook-is-new-bouncer-at-finnegans-irish-pub-in-stockton/</a></p> </blockquote> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jKxMz289CAY" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-91971999802800791032013-08-22T05:58:00.001-07:002013-08-22T05:58:17.007-07:00R2-D2 was a pipe smoker<p>Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/jplace23">J.P</a> for sending over some Star Wars Tattoos on Twitter.  </p> <p>I love them all – but this was definitely my favorite.  I always knew R2 was a pipe kinda droid.</p> <p>Check out the rest <a href="http://depresseddarth.likes.com/15-awesome-star-wars-tattoos?utm_term=26810818&utm_campaign=ml&pid=96474&utm_source=mylikes&utm_medium=cpc&v=eyJjbGlja19pZCI6IDE5NjA4MTc5ODEsICJwb3N0X2lkIjogMjY4MTA4MTh9&page=2">HERE</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t7CH0NSM6Uw/UhYK5edZkgI/AAAAAAAAFYY/pyxvMXNlfzI/s1600-h/R2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="R2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="R2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4esEnpPGs18/UhYK50HmRdI/AAAAAAAAFYg/DyQNGX2cUzs/R2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="388" height="571" /></a></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-4053939662809563742013-08-22T05:40:00.001-07:002013-08-22T05:58:52.893-07:00Star Wars - Downunder<p>I love fan films….because in many cases – the fans remember what the original writers have forgotten, to have fun and express your love for the source material.</p> <p>Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/AGlennHarvey">Alby</a> for posting this this morning….because, quite honestly, this looks better than 99% of the material in the prequels…and proves you can have a cgi character that is not as annoying as Jar-Jar.</p> <p>I would pay to see a longer version of this movie in theaters…..so please <a href="http://swdufanfilm.com/">swdufanfilm.com</a>-  “Make it So”</p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/cJDTMDtc1KQ" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-4332198802108929732013-08-16T06:48:00.001-07:002013-08-16T06:49:33.122-07:00This Day in History – Aug 16 1940…AIRBORNE!<p>August 16, 1940 marked the first official Army parachute jump, validating the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RwLFId5OqJc/Ug4tjRBrt0I/AAAAAAAAFX8/ycqqi-Kslv8/s1600-h/Parachute%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Parachute" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="Parachute" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TWWDCYSBBJU/Ug4tjzW_edI/AAAAAAAAFYE/0Ics2lQmidg/Parachute_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="278" /></a> </p> <p>To Commemorate (with a special shoutout to Boyer, Bulldog and my brother Jim)– Might I suggest a Cocktail</p> <blockquote> <p>Parachute (Cocktail)</p> <ul> <li>1 part Tequila</li> <li>1 part  Kahlua</li> <li>1 Bottle of Beer</li> </ul> <p>Mix the tequila and the Kahlua in a shot glass then set it on FIRE!!. In a medium jar pour the beer and then with the shot still on fire, drop it in the jar of beer.</p></blockquote> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441964287069378605.post-64636299151686844962013-08-16T06:11:00.001-07:002013-08-16T06:11:30.143-07:00Do you smoke – Get ready for Home Inspections<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zW7u3tj9X9M/Ug4k_VIwZvI/AAAAAAAAFXk/Gmxqoz4dmqo/s1600-h/Government-Snatches-Right-to-Privacy%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Government-Snatches-Right-to-Privacy" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Government-Snatches-Right-to-Privacy" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MdIx9x2_mtU/Ug4lAB4iBeI/AAAAAAAAFXs/-FUbGqhXe_A/Government-Snatches-Right-to-Privacy_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="168" height="244" /></a> I think everyone here knows I try to stay out of politics here on the Blog.  In fact, I try to be an equal opportunity offender (although some occasional bias slips in)- unless it comes to Tobacco Legislation, DUI and Drug Enforcement and any stupid alcohol policies thrown out there.</p> <p>Today – I breaking that mold.  </p> <p>I have lifted below the post on <a href="http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/08/obamacare-provision-forced-home-inspections/">FreedomOutpost.Com</a> almost verbatim (I inserted one addition – more on that later).  Not because I want Blog Hits – but because I know some readers will not go to the real article to read it.  I think this message MUST get out and I hope the people at Freedom Outpost understand.  Please visit their site as well, because they do have some really interesting posts.</p> <p>Anyway – I have often wondered what the endgame was – when you visit the Doctor or Hospital and they ask some invasive questions pertaining to Firearms in the Home, Tobacco Use and Alcohol Consumption….even when none of it pertains to the ailment you are seeking treatment for.  Well – now it is starting to come to light.  </p> <h3><a href="http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/08/obamacare-provision-forced-home-inspections/">Obamacare Provision: “Forced” Home Inspections</a> </h3> <p>“Clearly, any family may be visited by federally paid agents for almost any reason.” According to an Obamacare provision millions of Americans will be targeted. <a href="https://grants3.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?&fCycleID=9E7EA909-4562-4FBE-86DA-D5F383C3ACFB&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=True&pageNumber=1">The Health and Human Services’ website</a> states that your family will be targeted if you fall under the “high-risk” categories below: </p> <ul> <li>Families where mom is not yet 21. </li> <li>Eligible families that have a history of substance abuse or need substance abuse treatment. (added by S&B – Does DUI, Mandatory Alcohol Treatment due to DUI or misdemeanors where alcohol was involved fall under this caveat?)</li> <li>Families where someone is a tobacco user. </li> <li>Families where children have low student achievement, developmental delays, or disabilities. </li> <li>Families with individuals who are serving or formerly served in the armed forces, including such families that have members of the armed forces who have had multiple deployments outside the United States. </li> <li>There is no reference to Medicaid being the determinant for a family to be “eligible.”</li> </ul> <p>In 2011, the <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/09/20110922b.html">HHS announced $224 million</a> will be given to support evidence-based home visiting programs to “help parents and children.” Individuals from the state will implement these <a href="https://grants3.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?&fCycleID=9E7EA909-4562-4FBE-86DA-D5F383C3ACFB&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=True&pageNumber=1">leveraging strategies</a> to “enhance program sustainability.” </p> <p>Constitutional attorney and author Kent Masterson Brown states, </p> <blockquote> <p>“This is not a “voluntary” program. The eligible entity receiving the grant for performing the home visits is to identify the individuals to be visited and intervene so as to meet the improvement benchmarks. A homeschooling family, for instance, may be subject to “intervention” in “school readiness” and “social-emotional developmental indicators.” A farm family may be subject to “intervention” in order to “prevent child injuries.” The sky is the limit. </p> </blockquote> <p>Although the Obama administration would claim the provision applies only to Medicaid families, the new statute, by its own definition, has no such limitation. Intervention may be with any family for any reason. It may also result in the child or children being required to go to certain schools or taking certain medications and vaccines and even having more limited – or no – interaction with parents. The federal government will now set the standards for raising children and will enforce them by home visits.” </p> <p>Part of the program will require massive data collecting of private information including all sources of income and the amount gathered from each source. </p> <p>A manual called <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/neglect/neglect.pdf">Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention</a> includes firearms as potential <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/neglect/neglect.pdf">safety hazard</a> and will require inspectors to verify safety compliance and record each inspection into a database. </p> <p>Last session South Carolina Rep. Bill Chumley introduced a bill, H.3101 that would nullify certain provisions of Obamacare. The bill would give the state attorney general the authority to authorize law enforcement to arrest federal agents for trespassing. It would make forced home inspections under Obamacare illegal in South Carolina. It passed in the House but died in the senate. Kent Brown and Rep. Rick Quinn discuss “forced” home inspections under Obamacare in the video below. </p> <iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PsTUKf87OSw" frameborder="0" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p><a title="http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/08/obamacare-provision-forced-home-inspections/" href="http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/08/obamacare-provision-forced-home-inspections/">http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/08/obamacare-provision-forced-home-inspections/</a></p> edbellmcsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263919297406152341noreply@blogger.com1