Black Sabbath-Dio Era

I recently received the box set of Black Sabbath-Rules Of Hell from a friend. What an uplifting, brighten your day title, right! On a lark I started to listen to it and the damn thing actually rocks and brings back memories of my life as a 7th-8th grader. Mob Rules, remember that cool looking concert shirt? Heaven & Hell-first time I heard this was on my way to driver's ed in a carpool with Ronnie Moore. Wow! Ronnie James Dio and nothing further needs to be said!

American Idol-David Archuleta

I just saw one performance tonight on American Idol and it was the very last one...David Archuleta. He sang "Imagine" by John Lennon and totally nailed it and more. It was better than the original in some regards. This kid barely even puts effort into his singing and it is incredible! I am not a regular "Idol" watcher, but there cannot be a better performance than what he just gave in "Idol's" history so far. I just hope he did not peak too soon on this competition.

Van Halen Tears Up Dallas, Texas Saturday Night 1/26/2008

I just got back from the Van Halen concert tonight in Dallas, Texas. I knew it would be good, but I cannot believe how much better it turned out to be. Eddie is absolutely determined to erase the 2004 memories of himself and he killed! Wolfgang still has the acne and Nintendo/Cheetos baby fat thing going, but he knows how to play the bass and even some drums. What kid would kill to have his gig at 16 years old??? It was actually Eddie's 53rd birthday tonight and Dave led the crowd in a sing along "Happy Birthday" early in the show. If you know Eddie's recent past, then every birthday is a small miracle in itself. Of course, he still lit up a couple of cigs to keep it real. What a great trip down memory lane and and let's hope these guys are staying motivated to create some 21st century old school Van Halen music next year.

ETG Master Fund Begins Trading-Houston, Texas

My best friend in Houston helped start this fund so get your money out and invest. Of course, you will need a minimum $1,000,000 to get in. You could do worse with your money right now. Seen the stock futures for tomorrow? not looking real good right now. Invest in energy with ETG!!!

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1977 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Poster

I was able to get an unopened box of 100 of these classic 1977 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders posters. They are in mint condition and I am selling them individually on ebaY. Click on the heading at it will take you there. Have fun!

Van Halen Tickets Have Arrived!!!

Well, my tickets to Van Halen (Dallas, January 26th) arrived today. I scored a heck of a deal on ebaY with these. I have not gone to a rock concert in about 5-6 years. When I was younger, I went to them on a weekly basis. Of course, it's why my hearing was damaged and I have to say huh? more these days. A hearing aid will be forthcoming in the future. Growing older sucks (I am 39!). Anyways, my love of old school Van Halen goes all the way back to 7th grade when I first heard Fair Warning. From that point on, they were my band. The Sammy era never quite did it for me. My wife has always heard me say that Dave and Eddie would somehow, someway and someday reunite and tour once more. She would invariably roll her eyes at me and laugh. Well, look who's laughing now. I am posting some disturbing pictures of Eddie from 2006 at some weird Hollywood party. He was definitely on the pipe and not right. Now, a little over a year later he looks ten years younger and healthy as an ox. Let's hope he stays that way. At some point we all must grown older with grace, right!

Dallas Cowboys & Patrick Crayton Have Got To Be Sick!!!

What an inexcusable loss to the NY Giants today. Big mouth Patrick Crayton cannot make the sealing play of the game when Jedi Tony Romo lays a perfect pass in his hands and...he drops it. Go up by 10 but instead, they are down by 4 in a matter of minutes. Next time, shut up Patrick and act like what you are...a third receiver who started this year because of Terry Glenn's injury. Quit going on ESPN Radio and acting like you have some skins on the wall. You are becoming the next Freddie Mitchell, remember him? Well, let's keep it in perspective. Be thankful for your family, health and anything else in life that you have going for you. But right now, it sucks to be a Dallas Cowboys fan.