Rambo will Be Back!

Announced today, the 5th Rambo movie in the franchise has been officially green lit and Stallone will reprise the role. But what will this "plot" be for the film? Any thoughts?

The Mouse Buys the Web, Claw, Iron and much more

Announced today after several secret talks, the Walt Disney Company is purchasing Marvel for $4 billion! This includes the rights to over 5,000 Marvel characters, merchandise, tv, film, and anything Marvel related. Paramount will finish off its deal with Marvel up to Iron Man 3 (along with the Avengers series), but after that, Disney will have full control. This is going to be a fantastic buy out for Marvel since Disney allows their off-site companies some freedom. Just look at Pixar. Marvel also wants to join Disney because of Pixar, which could be a really cool creation of a film. Hopefully, Disney won't Disney-fy Marvel and make it childish, taking away from the darker look of some of the films. Another note within the buyout, Universal Studios has an Island dedicated to Marvel superheroes. At the moment, Universal is allowed to maintain the characters that they have used so far, but until a deal is closed no one knows if Marvel will close off all connections with that theme park. Which then turns to Disney's parks and resorts who can monopolize and make an incredible Marvel themed park. I think this is a great buy by Disney since Marvel has a great length of creations, and Disney has knowledge in pretty much every media venue there is.

Bro Code #12

Should a Bro pick up a guitar at a party and commence playing , another Bro shall point out that he is a tool.

Batman's Back at Arkham

Released recently is one of the most visually awesome games, and it's freaking Batman so that combo makes Batman: Arkham Asylum a worthy game. I played a demo of it at a Sony store and the interactions between hero and villain were incredible. Great movement, beastly character design, and, from other reviews I've read, the best Batman game ever released! That right there makes it legendary. Batman's also just one of the best heroes ever created since he's a combo of detective and kick ass crime fighter. Check out the site for the demo of the game.

Shakira Being Beautiful!!

A B-Blog Reader emailed me this link and it is definitely is B Worthy. I posted a while ago a sneak peek at Shakira's new music video "She Wolf" and the full version is finally out. I'm not able to embed the video but CLICK HERE to check it out! Just watch it and be amazed the way she moves and how hot this Latina Babe is. Just damn!

B-Blog's Back

Sorry about the slow down of posts, just moved into a new apartment, but B-Blog is back up and running

Hanger Steak - A Legendary Cut

It's about time I started re-posting more about some manly meats. Already covered Beer Can Chicken, Beer Sausage, and had a Past B of the Day of T-Bone, but one of the most flavorful and just legendary cuts from the cow is the Hanger Steak. This slice of meat packs the most flavor compared to other meats even if it's not as tender. Only one hanger steak is found within each animal making it a B worthy cut. If you've never had it, get it. They're popular more in European restaurants, but you can also get them at the super market. The best way to cook this bad boy is on the grill. Hanger steak absorbs marinades like John Goodman consumes food, ipso facto, it absorbs a lot. Once you have it marinated throw it on the grill and cook it to medium-rare and then take it off and let sit. I prefer to wait til the tips of the steak are slightly burnt since it adds a little extra something to the flavor, in a good way. Fry up some french fries or just grab some potato chips and sit down and enjoy this meat. So the overall steps for feasting on this cut: Slightly burn it, serve it, eat it.

Bro Code #11

If a Bro be on a hot streak, another Bro will do everything possible to ensure its longevity, even if that includes jeopardizing his own records, the missing of work; or temporary immigration to a foreign country.

Brett's Back and no one knows why

Brett Favre has a deal with the Minnesota Vikings and has already geared up for practice for this season even though he supposedly "retired." I just don't get it. Favre should have retired and stayed retired when he was at the top of his game with the Packers instead of trying to maintain his glory years first with the Jets and now with the Vikings. The guy is obviously a great QB, team leader, and knows the in and outs of the game, which can be a great benefit for a team. I just don't think he should be playing any more. It's time to hang up the pads and red shirt, and segue into becoming a coach or commentator. Will he play is a big question too. Most likely, if they Vikings signed him, yes. Should he? Probably not.

Past B of the Day

Doe-eyed, sexy, and sings about making out with babes. Katy Perry sounds pretty B Worthy to me.

Be a Video Game designer

Beginning three days ago, GameStop, SMU Guildhall, and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences have created the Indie Game Challenge where amateurs and professionals can stop complaining about the problems in their video games and go design there own. Amateurs can design their own game and submit it to the Challenge until October 1st, 2009 where the winner will receive $100,000 in award money along with auditions to meet with game developers. Amateurs and Professionals are in separate competitions to be fair. Pretty cool idea since it's become more of a possibility to create your own games, and to win 100 Gs would be a pretty sick way to start it off.

Click Here for the official site and rules for the competition. And if you win, ya better send me a free copy.

Quick Review - Mad Men Season 3 Premieres

Mad Men is back in its 3rd season and aired last night at 10pm. The show definitely did not dissapoint bringing back its classic characters and tangled storyline. No wonder the show keeps on being awesome since the creator also did The Sopranos. The style and look of Mad Men is one of the best on TV, and plots and twists definitely keep up. Not just that but the babes of the show are just incredible (click here for post on the babes!). If you haven't watched the series before, definitely check out it online and next Sunday at 10pm.

Rating: 4 / 5 Bs

Bolt Breaks World Record..Again!

Last Sunday at the Track & Field World Championships, Usain Bolt blew away the competition and his insane old world record by setting a new 100m record at 9.58 seconds! That time destroyed his already beastly record by .11 seconds. If you don't follow track, or short sprints, to improve by .11 is as difficult as pulling three hat tricks in consecutive games or kicking a 70 yard field goal. It's just not done. Bolt is in an entire league of his own, it's just beastly to watch this guy run and he's only 22 years old! Just beastly. In second place was American Tyson Gay with 9.71 and in third, Bolt's fellow Jamaican and at one time the fastest man, Asafa Powell at 9.84. Speed is something that you're born with, you can perfect your motions and technique, but you can't teach speed. And Bolt has definitely been born with more than enough. Bolt is definitely a B Worthy athlete!

Past B of the Day

Billiards is a B Worthy Ball sport since it's just a real chill game to play with your bros at a house, bar, or where ever. And the trick billiard tournaments on TV are pretty sick too.

Review - District 9, Brings in new era of Sci-Fi

District 9 is about aliens who get stuck on Earth, and the humans force them to live in slums. One worker of MNU starts to realize what the humans are doing (plus something else that I won't giveaway) and helps the aliens. First off, see this movie in theaters. This movie is a movie to be seen on the big screen with good sound. Everyone has seen the "Non-Human" billboards, bench posters, etc. around, and definitely brought up a question of what they are for. An awesome marketing plan for a great movie. At first, the film started pretty slow. There were interviews with a documentary-esque style to the film (which turned into a major plus) and I was just not giving a sh*t about it. But then the movie got out of 1st gear and skipped all the way to 4th. When the lead character started to change and understand what's happening, everything became better. Action grew exponentially, the visuals became even more amazing, and other crazy stuff began. The filming was one of the coolest parts of the film since it was like a documentary at time, you felt you were in the middle of fights as blood splattered/covered the lens. But, the best parts were the weapons! The guns and robot in the film were so freaking cool, and not just that, the film makers made the way they killed people so realistic looking. People in the audience all the time were cringing or cheering when one of the guns went off. The guns weren't completely creative (if you play v-games you know a good range) but their realism is what made it beastly, along with the smooth interaction of the alien robot.

The entire visuals of the film turned out for the better too. The CGI was so seamlessly put into the film, you begin to think the aliens were real. Director, Neill Blomkamp, said he treated the CGI like any other part of film making, instead of glorifying it like other films, which is why the creatures look and feel so realistic. Not just that but the budget of his film was only $30 mil, compared to Transformers 2, which was $200 mil, just proved Blomkamp's point. The aliens looked so real, and their design was pretty unique too. I also liked that it took places in South Africa since I've never seen a Hollywood blockbuster have zero-USA relations, and it was able to utilize the culture. And, the acting was pretty spot on. For an ensemble with zero-named actors, they all meshed very well together, but the aliens definitely out shined the humans. Some negatives to the film was the slow start, some of the shots were too jostled, and there were one or two slow parts.

Overall, see this movie in theaters. It has created a new feel, treatment, and style to the Sci-Fi genre. It may have started slow, but it definitely picked up and then some. Awesome weapons! Brutal visuals! and definitely B Worthy!

Rating: 4 / 5 Bs

Past B of the Day

Kristen Bell is probably one of the sexiest babes around. Might be short, but this blond bombshell has the looks along with the acting chops. She was so good in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and in Heroes she's pretty crazy. Bell brings a short stature, but a banging body, and a little nerdiness which makes her that much better. Very B Worthy.

Vick Becomes an Eagle

Two days ago, the Philadelphia Eagles officially signed Michael Vick to be apart of their squad with a one year contract with an option for a second season. Supposedly, owner Jeffrey Lurie was hesitant about signing an ex-convict, but I guess that didn't stop him. Protesters have already begun showing about to Eagle training camps and stadium about the signing of Vick, and this is most likely just the start. It's true that Vick will be able to add some talent to the Eagles squad, but the amount of bad PR the team is going to get may mess with their mental game. But, I still wonder if the commissioner is going to give Vick the ability to fully join the NFL. I'm thinking if the PR is so bad and there are too many protesters or what not, then no. At the moment, things are looking positive for Vick, which is bull. All I'm saying is, I'm damn happy to be a Giants fan!

Inglorious Plummers

Saw this on a site and thought it was pretty well done for a spoof.

Quick Blip - Madden NFL 10 Released

Madden NFL 10 hits stores today and according to Gamespot, it'll be an improvement from the past franchise installations, but there are still some problems. Click Here for their review.

Past B of the Day

If you're at a sport event, grilling, or just in the mood, sausage with peppers and onions plus some deli mustard is one of the greatest meals ever. Basic, flavorful, and you get to be a man and eat with your hands. That's what I call a B Worthy meal.

Past B of the Day

Rachel McAdams has a killer smile, great cheekbones, and looks incredible either as a blond or a brunette. She does a great mix of comedy roles such as Wedding Crashers with drama seen in this weekend's release of The Time Traveler's Wife. McAdams brings her charm and her sexiness to the big screen, which makes her a B Worthy babe.

Boys from OCC Build an EV

The boys from Orange County Choppers have built the "first custom American chopper" dubbed the Smart Chopper and was commissioned by Siemens, a global electronics and electrical engineering beast of a company. This Electric Vehicle motorcycle tops at 100 mph, has a range of 60-miles and goes against the grain of normal choppers by being almost completely silent. But, OCC made sure that the chopper still had their normal styling witha sleek low body, sports a 10.5 inch rear tire (that's a brutal size), and is tipped off with LED lighting. The Smart Chopper joins the ranks of three other EV bikes: Mission One, Brammo Enertia and Zero X. Compared to the other EVs, this bike looks freaking sweet (Mission One is pretty cool too), and is definitely a look into the future.

Wired.com has the full coverage HERE.

Will T5 Be Better than Salvation? McG lays it out

IGN got an exclusive interview with McG who directed the recent Terminator Salvation. McG admits that T4 wasn't exactly what the fan base was expecting, but was a good launching point to know where he went wrong to fix it for T5. The writers are currently writing the next installation and want to bring it back to the fun and exciting styling of Jim Cameron's T1 and T2. Everyone knows those were the best Terminators ever, especially T2. I think Arnold needs to cut the Govern-ator crap and return to his roots in barely-speaking action films. I definitely expected Salvation to have been better than it was with Christian Bale as lead, and the abilities of CGI now a days. I mean it was good, but definitely not what it should have been. It would be incredible if Cameron pulled a Ridley Scott (see post on Scott returning to his Alien franchise) and decided to direct the 6th installment. But, hopefully McG isn't just talking out of his bum to try and get more viewers to see T5, and actually tries to channel his own James Cameron-ness into the next installation.

CLICK HERE for the full interview.

Past B of the Day

Brewed in California, Bear Republic's Racer 5 IPA is a full bodied beer made with malt grown in America! With 7% alcohol by volume, makes this pack some strength and with its bitterness, this beer can cut through any spiciness. Fuel yourself with chili, Indian food, Mexican food, or with any mouth watering barbecue and this beer will do the rest. Easily a B Worthy beer!

Marvel turns 70!!!

Marvel Comics has turned 70 this year (I'm not sure what the official date is but it was founded in 1939, so I'm posting now on it). Marvel has some of the best mask avengers ever imagined-up: Spider-Man, the entire group of X-men, Iron Man, Captain America, The Avengers, etc. And not only are the comics beastly and classic, Marvel has done the best on capitalizing on its creations in the film and tv industry. I mean c'mon, all the X-Men (but the third) were amazing, Spider-Man (but the third) amazing, Iron Man blew me away, and there are lots more to come. So congrats to Marvel for turning 70 and will continue to be B Worthy!

Past B of the Day

Probably best known as a sexy ass kicking vampire in Underworld, Kate Beckinsale is one of the sexiest Brits around. She has the accent, an amazing face, a close to perfect body, and supposedly likes to go commando. Pretty B Worthy to me.

Embury's Basic Drinks: Sidecar

The Sidecar is another classic cocktail with a real classic base: Brandy. Like all origin stories there are many variations but it's clear that the Sidecar began in Paris during WWI and may have begun like this: It was named after a captain who was driven to a bar in Paris always in a motorcycle sidecar. So one day, the captain was sick and wanted a drink before dinner so the bartender knew Brandy combats colds to warm you up and added lemon juice for Vitamin C and Cointreau for flavor. So when people tell you not to drink when you're sick, that's bull and you should order a Sidecar. And, according to Embury, the Sidecar is very similar to a Daquiri in build with brandy as the base instead of rum. But here's the recipe for this cocktail:

Ingredients
1 1/2oz. Brandy or Congac
1 oz. Cointreau or Triple Sec
1 oz. Lime or Lemon Juice
Lemon wedge or twist
optional: granulated sugar

Directions
If you want, you can wet the rim of the cocktail glass and dip in sugar. Then, pour the three liquids into a shaker with ice in any order. Shake until the shaker is nice and chilled and strain the liquors into a cocktail glass. Add the lemon wedge or twist and enjoy this Brandy based drink.

Past B of the Day

To round off the HBO Sunday block, True Blood is one of the sexiest and violent shows on TV. Vampires have always been cool (excluding this Twilight crap) and HBO has put a good twist on the myth. Not to mention the amount of babes in the show. Took me some time to get into it, but now it's a B Worthy show.

Man's Guide To: Fighting a Bear

Every man should know the bare essentials of how to survive in the outdoors. And one of those essential survival tips is to how to Fight a Bear. If it's a Grizzly or Polar Bear you have a very slim chance of survival, but with a Black bear you have a slightly better chance. Here are the steps if you encounter a bear:

1) The First Look.
If you see a bear and it doesn't see you. Then don't be an idiot and get any closer, just walk in the other direction while making noise so the bear knows that you're around. This will prevent you from spooking it.

2) The Encounter.
Do not run! Bears can run up to 35 mph and running makes you look like prey. The best thing to do is act big, slowly walk away, and speak softly to the bear. Bears aren't use to another predator around and prefer to preserve energy than waste it.

3) Think.
Why is this bear wanting to attack? Are you carrying food? Are you covered in honey? Did you pick up something small and furry that turned out to be a cub? What ever the problem is, try to fix it before the bear does.

4) The Feint Attack.
Many bears will first do a feint attack before actually attacking. At this point, if you have Bear Mace on you use it and try to run away when the bear is temporarily blinded. Or if you're a real man, you use this as a chance to catch the bear off guard. Give him a strong right hook to the face and hope you take him out in one punch.

5) The Attack.
Of course, if you have a gun, you would use it. But this Guide is for Men who want to be real Men, not wimps using a gun. The best bet when the bear attacks is to just play dead in the fetal position in hope that the bear will tire of trying to attack you quickly. Hopefully he's not hungry. Or if you're a real man you let the bear get on its hind legs and you deliver a swift kick to the groin. It'll be better if it's a male bear but it may work either way. No animal likes getting kicked in the balls. Then run. Run fast! If the bear is on top of you, try a head lock or a full nelson while jabbing in the face until it passes out. Then leave feeling like a man!

If you've made it away unscathed from a bear, you have followed this Guide to a T and are deemed B Worthy!




**Of course, this Guide is a joke and doesn't merit any pure truth on how to fight a bear. B-Bloggers are not expert Bear fighters (even if we like to think we are) so do not actually take our advice about fighting a bear.**

Bro Code #10

A Bro should not wear a scarf without a jacket or coat.

Review - G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra, Better as a Video Game?

G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra is about an elite force who has to combat against Cobra who are planning to destroy the world to make a profit off of it and is based off of the toy and comic/cartoon franchise. Okay, so that's the summary and here are the PROS. The story line is actually pretty good without any slow parts that drag on. It is set in the future, so you just have to keep that in mind. All the characters were pretty well developed too: the back story on Duke and the Baroness, back story of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow (with awesome flashbacks of the young versions of themselves kicking ass), and learning a little bit about the other characters. I had my doubts about Marlon Wayans, but he added so much to the film. Without his comic relief and style, the movie would've lost a certain flare to it. Also, thought it was funny that Brendan Fraser made a cameo since he was apart of director Stephen Sommer's other franchise The Mummy. Some of the fantasy fight scenes were cool: the submarine battle is something that I don't think has been done before with those kind of numbers in film so that was very cool, the girl fight between Baroness and Scarlet (and the fact she had her signature cross-bow...Bangarang!), and all of the sword fights between Snakes Eyes and Storm Shadow were so well done I could've just watched those. The costuming was also really well created. Finally, the babes! Sienna Miller is just flat out hot. She looked hot as a blond and brunette in the film, kicked ass, and the costume designer definitely showed off Miller's assets very very well. Rachel Nichols looked blazing as a red head with that tight suit she was wearing and she also was kicking ass. Very well done on the babe level.

The CONS of the movie is that it really felt at times like a two-hour video game. Because there was soooo much blatant use of CGI (computer graphics) in the film, it took away from the visuals and the illusion of the movie. It was like watching those short movies between levels on a video game while it loads. It might have been better as a video game than as a movie. I understand it's fantasy and blah blah blah but after seeing Bay's Transformers 2 mesh real action and CGI so smoothly, I don't see why Sommers couldn't have done that for this film. You could tell when and where the green screens were being used. Even the fish and polar bear were CGI, I mean c'mon you can't get footage of that is bull. It also may have been better to have had a director like a Michael Bay who has a relationship with the military to have a more realistic look to the film, Sommers is much better with "historical pieces" (The Mummy and Van Helsing). The looks of the characters were good and they definitely set the film up for a sequel to find out about Destro and Cobra Commander.

OVERALL, the CGI kind of killed it for me making it look like a video game animatic, but it had a good story, good characters, the acting was on and off, but Sienna Miller and Rachel Nichols were definitely on. If you're in the mood for an action pic, then see it, if not, there's no real rush.

RATING: 3 / 5 Bs.

Past B of the Day

Isla Fisher is just such a hot red head with a great smile and laugh, a native of Australia (hot accent), and sizzling body. Not just that, but she's hilarious. She definitely helped make Wedding Crashers what it is with her "I'd find you." quote and overall personality. Isla Fisher is easily a B Worthy babe.

Past B of the Day

These are sinks a man would always use. Does anyone know where these are? Hilarious, smart, and definitely a B worthy design.

Babes of G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra

G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra (out today) is rounding out the summer blockbusters. This is another great action film with a great ensemble cast, based off a beastly toy-line, explosions, car chases, and of course babes. Paramount hasn't allowed many critics (pretty much none at all) to review the movie since the critics earlier bombed Transformers 2. I'm banking this movie is going to be awesome and here are the babes that will prove why:

1) Sienna Miller playing Baroness

Baroness is part of the Cobra team as their intelligence officer and lieutenant. She is a mix of natural born killer and sexy librarian, which is damn hot. And in the film, Sienna Miller fits the description perfectly. Not many people knew of Miller before G.I. Joe since she's done mostly indies, but I have been a Big fan of her. Blond, sexy, English, a little slutty, a little crazy, seems to not be a fan of wearing clothes and an all around babe. Miller is definitely going to start to become well-known by men everywhere. Sienna easily makes the B Worthy babe list.

2) Rachel Nichols playing Shana 'Scarlett' O'Hara

Scarlett is the first female among the line of G.I. Joes and is ranked as Master Sergeant along with skills in counter intelligence and a preference for the cross-bow. Nichols, in real life, is incredibly gorgeous, sports a sexy hour-glass figure, and has the brains to match as she graduated from Columbia. She's also a relatively no-namer on the celebrity circuit but she will definitely make a splash after this weekend. Be on a watch out for this chick making some top 100 lists later in the year.

ALSO Be on the watch out in the film for a bad ass Girl Fight between Baroness and Scarlett. Both actresses got injured during the battle proving they definitely didn't hold back.

Non-Cobra Sienna Miller_____________Non-Joe Rachel Nichols

Past B of the Day

Milla Jovovich is a Ukraine-ass-kicking-babe who knows how to look blazing at the same time she's bringing the pain to cops, zombies, or who ever may be in her way. You know her from The 5th Element, the Resident Evil franchise, and this weekend's release of A Perfect Getaway.

Machete: the Brutal trailer Becoming a movie

Do you remember the insane, explosion heavy, death defying stunt-filled trailer before Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse: Planet Terror ? If not, then you're ridiculous and, ipso facto, you should CLICK HERE to watch it. Machete was a fun trailer that Rodriguez made with Danny Trejo and the duo have actually started filming the feature length film this week. Not only are they making this brutal looking movie that should stand strongly next to Planet Terror, they have some bestial names already attached for the supporting roles: Robert DeNiro, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagul, Lindsay Lohan (hopefully she'll just be nude and not acting), Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, and Jeffrey Fahey. I thought Planet Terror was amazing and Rodriguez is a beastly director who makes these B-movies incredible. This is going to be awesome!

Quick Blip - John Hughes has passed away

Legendary director/producer/writer, John Hughes, has passed away today. He was apart of classic 80s and 90s movies such as: The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, National Lampoon's Vacation and Christmas Vacation, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home Alone, the Beethoven franchise, and Flubber. 1950-2009.

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Past B of the Day

Halo 3 and just the entire Halo franchise are such a beastly part of the vidgame industry. Not just one of the most addicting games to play, with a good range of weapons and storyline, but every guy has definitely played this drunk after coming back from a party. Easily the number 1 multi-player game around, and who doesn't love driving around on warthogs or throwing sticky grenades at the enemy? Halo 3 and the franchise easily makes the B Worthy byte list.

Manning Bangs out Big Deal with Giants...$97.5M Big

Eli Manning and the Giants agreed on a 6-year contract for $97.5 million with a $35 mil guarantee, but it isn't 100% complete. If the deal goes through, this would make Manning the highest paying QB in Giants history, he would get $15.3 mil a season, and would be the biggest per-year long-term contract in the NFL. Let me start off by saying I am a Giants fan, always have been and always will be. But, I can not understand this big of a deal for Manning. Yes, he was MVP Super Bowl XLII, and yes, he does play extremely well at times. But, that is definitely not all the time. Manning is a B-average QB who fell of the wagon at the end of last year's season, and has benefited from having one of the most amazing offensive lines in NFL history along with amazing support from receiver and running backs. Manning and the Giants are going to have a tougher time this year with both Burress and Toomer gone, along with a slightly weaker defensive line-up. Everyone knows I want the Giants to go all the way (and they will!), but I don't think Manning deserves that kind of a contract. The Giants are definitely a B Worthy team!

Click Here for full article.

Embury's Basic Drinks: Manhattan

The Manhattan has been dubbed by alcohol-officianados as the "king of cocktails" or the drinking man's cocktail since it's strong, balanced, and simple. Not to mention it's typically made with American whiskey. Some stories have claimed that Winston Churchill's family invented the Manhattan, but later proved to be created by a bartender named Black at a bar in Manhattan on Broadway near Houston Street in 1860. I like that story better than Churchill's. Famous drinkers of this cocktail include Old Blue Eyes himself Frank Sinatra, and the Rat Pack. This cocktail has some of the most variations of recipes because it is one of the best cocktails for bartenders to show off their individual skills. Here is a basic recipe:

Ingredients:
2.5 oz Bourbon Whiskey
.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Bitters
1 maraschino cherry and 1 twist orange peel

Directions:

Combine the vermouth, bourbon whiskey, and bitters with 2 - 3 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink. Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass and twist it over the drink to release the oils but don't drop it in. Take the drink, and learn why it's called the king of cocktails.

Variations: No bitters. Substitute a twist of lime for the cherry and orange. Hold the lime twist in a lighted match over the drink and then drop it in. The heat really zips up the lime flavor.

Past B of the Day

Amy Adams proves that gingers are hot. Her fiery red hair, ivory skin, cute face, and curved body make her a babe. She even knows hot to flaunt it as she was once a Hooters girl. But, today she lands herself in some great movies and does a smart mix of comedy and drama where she stands out in. Adams has Julie & Julia releasing this weekend in theaters. For being one of the hottest gingers, she's a B Worthy babe.

Band Hero Brings Swift...riiiiiiiiight

The makers of Guitar Hero are coming out this fall with a new franchise called Band Hero. It sounds like it could be a really cool game especially with Guitar Hero: World Tour performing well with a group, and with bands already listed on the soundtrack like All-American Rejects, Jackson 5, Queen, and No Doubt. But then the makers throw a horrible wrench into the gears and introduce that Taylor Swift is one of the main features of the game. Don't get me wrong, I think she's damn attractive. But, I don't need her in my video games that are suppose to be on the level of Guitar Hero. I guess the devil in Guitar Hero 3 was too "non-family friendly" to make the grade for Band Hero. At the moment, I'm guessing this is going to be a much higher family-friendly valued game that will sell better on Wii than the other consoles, but lets see how it pans out closer to its November release date.

Embury's Basic Drinks: Martini

The Martini is such a classic drink. Clean looking, strong, flavorful, and you get olives or onions in it which are man garnishes. I'm not talking about those fru-fru drinks that women order, I'm talking about the neat solid cocktail of either gin or vodka. The Martini was the prefered drink of President FDR, WC Fields, Ernest Heminway, and, of course the most beastly, James Bond. Another classic cocktail that has its own glass named after it, the Martini is thought to have begun in 1862 but there are at least six different stories claiming to be the first. Such as the name Martini coming from the Martini & Henry rifle claiming that both the rifle and drink "shared a strong kick." Wherever this cocktail started, I'm damn happy it did.
Here's a recipe but there are many variations (gin or vodka, how much vermouth, dirty or non, olive or onion (aka a Gibson) or both, etc.):

Ingredients
2.5 oz of Gin (or Vodka)
.5 oz of Vermouth
3 green olives

Directions
Fill shaker up with ice and then pour in the Gin (or Vodka) and the Vermouth into the shaker. Shake for around 30 seconds or when you feel the shaker get colder. Pour the mixture into a chilled martini glass and on a toothpick, place the olives in the drink. Take a seat, drink, enjoy and save the olives for last to absorb the alcohol for the longest amount of time.