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Hola Amigos,   ?Que Pasan?  

Excited to be writing My Bad Tequila Blog again after an extended 12 day departure from writing and blogging.    With the new day job taking most of my time; learning the  ropes, products and customers there has been little time to spend writing to Mis Amigos.   With today’s economy in the condition it is in, I am very thankful to have my Territory Sales Position.   It is all good; I’m caught up and can fill you in on what is going on with My Bad Tequila.  

My small entourage and I will be heading down south of Scottsdale to Arizona’s second most populated city – Tucson.   I have been invited to attend the Tucson Festival of Books, one of the 10^th largest Book Festivals in the World.   “My Bad Tequila” novel will be showcased as coming soon, real soon under the Author’s Pavilion at the Festival.  We will also be selling the booklet published and compiled by Tips Booklets “How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer – 70 Tips from a Collection of Experts” of which Rico Austin is a contributing author.   Excitement is surrounding this event for My Bad Tequila and staff as we have all been invited to a private Author’s Happy Hour where we’ll rub elbows with some of the most famous writers and authors of this age.  I’m sure I’ll be spending the money that I make on my booklet, purchasing others’ novels.

Time to talk some sports – Oregon Ducks of the Pac 10 are back in the news, bad news that is:  Jeremiah Masoli – Quarterback and expected top running Heisman candidate and delinquent Garrett Embry – former and little used receiver were convicted on counts of Second Degree Burglary and are suspended for the entire 2010 season. Seems they took it to some Frat Boys at a Frat House while attending a Frat Party.  Word to the wise, don’t invite these hombres to your party, they’ll walk away with more than just your beer and pretzels.   Also, LaMichael James – 2009 Pac 10 Freshman of the Year pled guilty today as well to charges of physical harassment of his girlfriend and will be miss opening day against New Mexico on September 4^th, 2010.   Last year it was LeGarrette Blount sending a sucker punch to the Boise State University Bronco player on opening weekend in Idaho on the Blue Turf thus ending his short season with the Ducks.  What is going on with this school?  Is Nike’s involvement and big bucks affecting the coaching staff’s selection of questionable characters?    My vote is Yea, Nike needs to leave the Ducks to waddle and swim on their own swamp.

Tequila Time:   Azunia Tequila is on my mind as I have just a few shots left of the Copper colored Anejo enveloped with Blue Agave that was sent to me by my Amigos in Newport Beach at Intersect Beverage.   My Bad Tequila loves the taste of Jalisco, Mexico and Azunia Tequila.   Try some today and thank me manana.

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Saludos Compadres,

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – My Bad Tequila

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

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?Que Tal Compadres?

Quite a weekend we’ve had to close out the shortest month of the year. 

Friday began with an invite to the Skybox on the loudest hole in Golf; the 16^th fully enclosed par 3 at the TPC in Scottsdale, Arizona.    The Waste Management Phoenix Open with a new sponsor, again did not disappoint the golf fans and the social onlookers.  My Bad Tequila and Amigo – Rick D. were guests of a Bank and Banker which have asked to remain anonymous, most likely because of the recent bailouts to numerous banks and insurance companies.  Nevertheless, the Tequila flowed heavily in conjunction with Triple Sec, lime juice and margarita mix to insure delicious concoctions that Jimmy Buffett sings about with his gifted voice.   We followed Phil Mickelson, Ryan Palmer and Ian Poulter from hole to hole before going to the skybox to join in the wave, heckling pro golfers errant shots and awarding loud cheers to the ones that landed their Titleist, Nike, Callaway and Spalding dimpled white balls on the green natural carpet.    Today I watched the final round in an Irish pub called Ha Penny in Boise, Idaho.  The weather did not cooperate as well as it could have during the final two days of the tournament which showed up in the total attendance figures of 426,000, down from last year’s 470,000.  Only 44,000 braved the “cool temperatures” of Sunny Arizona to see Hunter Mahan win by shooting a total of 16 under, 268 for the championship.  The young Hunter held off former fellow Oklahoma State golfer Rickie Fowler.  Congratulations Mr. Mahan for taking the 2010 Phoenix Open trophy home.

Saturday was spent with Basque Amigo and former classmate Julian Lete at the Basque Center where Julian keeps the Coronas coming across the bar and an occasional shot of Pura Vida Tequila.   The Boise Basque Center celebrated 50 years of existence and Mr. Lete autographed for my brother David, a book depicting and celebrating the history of Boise’s Basque Cultural Center which is envelopes an entire square block on Grove Street.   The historic Cyrus Jacobs – Uberuaga Boarding House built in 1864 is the oldest surviving brick building in Boise, Idaho.  While swapping junior high and high school stories of yesteryear in Marsing, Idaho with Julian, one of his Basque buddies, Mr. Daniel Aizpitarte a former University of Idaho Vandal football player came in for a visit.  Daniel graduated from Emmett, ID where he was all-state as a tight end and defensive end in 2003.   Since we’re on the subject of famous Basque athletes we’ll mention pro golfer and multiple Masters Champion, Mr. Jose Maria Olazabal.  If you find yourself in Idaho’s capital city, take the time to visit the Basque Cultural Center and if you’re there towards the end of July then attend the International Basque Cultural Festival named Jaialdi www.jaialdi.com and you’ll have a grand old time.

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada has come to a close.   What an incredible display of athletism and sportsmanship from all the many countries that were represented.  Congratulations to all Gold, Silver and Bronze winners as well as all participants.   For the first time in history the United States of America has received the most total medals in an Olympics focused on Winter Sports and Games.   Fantastic finish on the overtime Gold medal Hockey Game, very fitting that the Canadian Team won Gold by a score of 3 – 2 over Southern rival and neighbor, USA.   Congratulations to Canada on Gold and US on Silver.

TEQUILA TIME:  Dulce Vida a 100 proof organic blue agave Tequila can best be described as “muy fuerte” meaning “very strong” Tequila flavor.  Try it today, comes in Anejo, Reposado and Blanco.

Saludos Amigos,

Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA                                                                                                      
 “Have a Double Shot of Reality”

Hola Amigos,

Here is my take on Politics and the Corruption we see daily from our Senate, both from the Democrat and Republican parties.

 "In the late 1800s and early 1900s anyone could take what they wanted, all was needed was a fast gun and a fast horse; In the late 1900s and early 2000s anyone can take what they want if on a Senate seat and backed by a strong political party!" Rico Austin - Feb 21, 2010

When I was a kid I dreamed day and night about being an Outlaw such as Jesse James, Butch Cassidy or the Sundance Kid; often imagining having a fast horse and being able to outdraw any other cowboy, outlaw or lawman and taking any loot from a bank or stagecoach and riding like the wind to my gang’s secret canyon hideout or straight to the border south of the states – dear old Mexico.

Now forty years later, if a young boy or girl dreams of taking loot at her or his discretion, they will have elected (no pun intended) to pretend to be a Senator of the Republican or Democratic Parties, passing laws and bills that continue to help them stay financially successful, not caring about the rest of America and their constituents.

Makes me think Willie Nelson needs to rewrite his song “Mamas don’t let Your Babies grow up to be Cowboys” to “Mamas don’t let Your Babies grow up to be Senators.”

Speaking of Country and Western Icons, I was in Bakersfield, California last week and had the privilege to visit the Crystal Palace built by legend Buck Owens.  The Crystal Palace boasts larger than life bronze statues of past and present Country Music Legends such as Buck Owens, George Strait, Bob Mills, George Jones, Garth Brooks, Hank Williams and everyone’s favorite Johnny Cash with a bible in his hand.  There is also a statue of Elvis Presley; even though his music was not considered country, he was and still is known as the “King.”

Bakersfield earned national and international recognition with single hit title “Streets of Bakersfield”  written and performed by Dwight Yoakam and his musical hero, Mr. Buck Owens.  This song that put Bakersfield on the map topped the Billboards Top Hit List at number one the week of October 18^th, 1988.

The Winter Olympics has been incredible thus far.  Today Bode Miller finally earned and won his first Gold Medal, so far this year he has one of each – Gold, Silver and Bronze;  Congratulations Bode, you make us old guys proud.  Shawn White has put on a show with his snowboard and now the USA Hockey team is still undefeated at 3 – 0.  Team Canada Hockey team was 2 – 0 until tonight’s very anticipated match up.  The French Duo tonight in Couples Ice Skating even got into the Country and Western Act, dressed as a cowboy and cowgirl they danced and skated to “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by the incredible John Denver, RIP.  My Bad Tequila is impressed with the beauty of Canada and the competition venues set up by the Canadians.   We love our Brothers and Sisters up North.  Great show AAAyyyeee.

Check out the remake of Devo’s “Whip It” 30 years later.  Call your Local Radio Station and Demand they play “Whip It” by Half The World and Executive Producer – Woody Nelson, my Amigo and yours!!!   Download your copy of “Whip It!”  visit www.A1ARadio.com

Special Thank You to Amigos - Bryce & MiRa B. of Atlanta, Georgia for taking me out to one of their favorite food joints - Fox Brothers Barbeque.

Tequila Time:  Cabo Wabo is the Tequila of choice while watching the Winter Olympics as it will warm your innards and lighten the burdens which are on your mind.  Sammy Hagar has personally approved Cabo Wabo and the Weber Blue Agave ingredients that help create its great taste and aroma.

Buenos Noches y Saludos Compadres Mios,

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the Amigas that I would have Loved to have Loved.  What can I say, Women and Tequila are both very close to my heart, “these are a few of my favorite things.”   Today was a very incredible Valentine’s Day for MY BAD TEQUILA as first thing this morning I got some loving if you know what I mean and then came more material presents: a DVD of the movie “Catch 22” that was the cinematic adaptation of the novel by Joseph Heller, an anti-war satire of World War II that was filmed at one of my favorite places in all of the great country of Mexico.  “Catch 22” with an all star cast that included Orson Welles, Richard Benjamin, Alan Arkin, Anthony Perkins, Arthur Garfunkel, Norman Feller, Martin Sheen, Buck Henry, Bob Newhart, Jon Voight and Paula Prentiss was shot on location in San Carlos, Sonora on the Playa Blanca of the Sea of Cortez with Tetakawi Mountain in the backdrop.  The movie was made in 1970 and the white cotton beach is completely virgin at the time of filming.  It looks much different today as there have been many additions such as an Old Club Med that is now a huge hotel and many other multistory hotels, cafes and bars on the fun beach.  The movie set and location was made to look as if filmed on the Mediterranean Sea in 1944.  This movie can out before Mash was ever a hit.  “Catch 22” and San Carlos are both coincidentally mentioned in my upcoming novel “My Bad Tequila.”

Well back to Valentine’s Day and gifts:  I also received a special 3CD edition of “Route 66, Hit the Road with Songs to Drive by.”  There are some great hits including “Tequila” by The Champs, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs, “La Bamba” by Trini Lopez, “When a Man Loves a Woman” very fitting for Valentine’s Day,  performed by Percy Sledge. And many, many other cool songs.   Can’t wait for my road trip to Los Angeles and San Diego, California this next week.   Given a card with Elvis singing a verse of  “I’m all shook up,” M&M peanut candy and 2 bags of microwaveable popcorn to help get me through “Catch 22.”   Just so you know, this Valentine’s Day was not one-sided.  I contributed to the Hallmark celebration and cause by purchasing 1 dozen of long stemmed pink roses and a single chocolate covered brownie of which I ate half.  The flowers, I must say were a hit and they do smell wonderful on this sunny Scottsdale, Arizona day.  I was going to give the history of Valentine’s Day; however there are many other things of which I need to write, so perhaps next year a history lesson on St. Valentine.  Oh and two other things that made today special, it is my Amigo Kurt P. day of birth and Mi Esposa and Yo received an acceptance on a house of which we made an offer.   Very cool, I’m smiling from ear to ear.

Moving onto the 2010 Winter Olympics in the gorgeous area of British Columbia, Canada and Whistler Ski Resort, there is both bad news and good news.  Luge racer and republic of Georgia countryman Nodar Kumaritashvili RIP was on a practice run, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph and lost control of his sled and crashed to his death.  Very sad beginning to the Olympics, well wishes to his family.  Mr. Apollo Anton Ohno, one of the most recognizable current American Winter Olympians won a Silver Medal in the men’s 1500 meter event.  Ohno has become the most decorated U.S. male Winter Olympian and if he wins one more medal he will surpass Bonnie Blair in becoming the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history.  He has won medals in 2002, 2006 and now again in 2010.  Keep up the great work – Mr. Ohno of Seattle, Washington.

Today, I received sad news from London, United Kingdom that Dick Francis, a best selling British thriller writer and a former champion jockey had died in his home in the Cayman Islands at age 89.  Francis was a storied steeplechase jockey until retiring in 1957 of which he then began writing novels, a total of 42 great books.  Many of his stories featured racing horses as a theme.  He will be missed, thanks Mr. Dick Francis, RIP for the memories.

My great Amigo, Mr. Woody Nelson and the Nashville Ramblers are heading to stardom with a new single “Got it Made” from their new album “Singin’ The Booze.”  You can listen to this new single by going to:   www.A1ARadio.com     Wishing Woody and the Nashville Ramblers lots of great concert and fan success.

Tequila Time:  Another Rock and Roll Rocker is in the Tequila business.  Mr. Vince Neil, lead singer of Motley Crue has followed in the footsteps of the Red Rocker, Mr. Sammy Hagar (see Cabo Wabo Tequila) by investing in his own Tequila – Tres Rios Tequila.  Tonight we will discuss the Anejo that is aged to perfection after eighteen months in charred wooden barrels.  This Tequila displays a deep intense caramel color that embodies its complexity.  The unmistakable taste of sweet vanilla and smoke imparted by the ageing enhances the original fruit.  The result of this exclusive technique is a complex taste, balance and character that form a symphony for the taste buds.  Mr. Neil, great Anejo Tequila and we love Motley Crue.  By the way, Artie the One Man Party, our own CPO (Chief Party Officer) was the one that turned MY BAD TEQUILA onto this delicious and tasty Tequila.  Gracias Artie, we eagerly wait  for your return from Puerto Vallarta with the Smokin’ Hot Mrs. Artie.

Amigos, ?que pasan en Super Bowl Sunday?

BBQ was successful and tasty, beer was cold and delicious, Tequila was Cabo Wabo and terrific.   Super Bowl was well worth the preparation and anticipation.  Did I mention  John Daly BBQ  was Super Delicious.   http://www.JohnDalyBBQ.com

Carrie Underwood started out the big Show in Miami, Florida with signing “The Star Spangled Banner.”   Her voice was superb as always but her costume looked like something that was taken out of Elvis Presley’s closet in the early seventies – an all white jump suit with wide, wide bell bottoms and white huge pumps.  The pumps Carrie was sporting are the same that the hookers and professional dancers or strippers wear while grinding or wrapping their bodies around a pole.  I hope Joan Rivers has a woman to girl chat with Miss Underwood and gives her some fashion tips.

Coin Toss is handled by new Hall of Fame NFL member Emmitt Smith and coin lands on heads which was called by the New Orleans Saints.  Saints elect to receive and the game has begun.  Oh, look my bottle has only a single lonely lime sitting in the bottom, go to refrigerator and problem is solved.

Commercial Time is huge for Super Bowl Sunday; Doritos was the big sponsor of the Super Bowl and had not just one but four disappointing, non-funny commercials.  My advice to Doritos is to find a new ad agency because the one they are using now is not doing it.  Bridgestone Tires had a great commercial with the boys in the vehicle hauling Shamu back to the ocean after a wild Bachelor party weekend – one of my favorites of the evening.  Godaddy.com never can go wrong with their spokesperson and godaddy girl, Miss Danica Patrick and other hot co-stars.  Jim McMahon of the Super Bowl XX Championship Chicago Bears and the Dancing Bears were back doing their super bowl shuffle – good stuff but don’t remember what the product was that they were trying to pitch or peddle.  Snickers was great with Betty White playing football. End of first quarter – Indianapolis Colts 10, New Orleans Saints 0;   Think I’ll have a beer, not looking good for my chosen Saints.

Start of second quarter, more commercials:  Coca Cola and the Simpsons team up – so/so.  Monster.com has a beaver fiddler playing his fiddle all over the country and then ends up with a babe in a hot tub in the back of a pickup.  I wasn’t really sure what the message was, perhaps if a fiddle playing beaver can hook up with a hot chick in a hot tub in a busy city maybe, just maybe Monster.com can help you find a position?  First Budlight commercial – can’t recall what it was about, but do remember it was no bueno.  Budweiser did however come up with an original advertisement with the human bridge to help get the Budweiser Beer Truck into town for the important delivery.  End of second quarter / half time: Colts leading Saints 10 – 6.  Time for a shot of Tequila, things are looking up.

Bridgestone Half Time Show featuring ‘The Who’ an English band that formed in 1964 and still rocking.  ‘The Who’ started their show with “Pinball Wizard” and played a fifteen song medley which included such hits as “Who are You” and “Teenage Wasteland.”  Good show, although I believe CBS might have had a ratings motive behind the selection as the hit song “Who are You” is the theme song for CSI of which there are three:  Las Vegas CSI, Miami CSI, New York CSI and all are on CBS.  If you have a theory, same or different, MY BAD TEQUILA would love for you to share it with us.

Beer Break, beginning of the third quarter had New York Jets quarterback, Mark Sanchez giving a plug for CBS.   Then David Letterman and Jay Leno are separated by Oprah Winfrey sitting between the other two hosts in what Letterman calls “the most boring Super Bowl party he has ever attended.”    The ad was geared to helping late night show with David Letterman.  Career Builder then had an amusing ad with “Casual Friday” wearing no clothes, mostly underwear.  Dockers then ran their ad of ‘no pants’ – should have been called ‘no good.’  Hyundai used Bret Favre as their celebrity as the future 2020 MVP – liked it.  The next Bud light commercial was much, much better as it replicated the series of “Lost” on an island that had stranded inhabitants from a crashed commercial airliner.  Dove for Men – didn’t know what product was being marketed until the very end, but did get to hear the tune of the Lone Ranger during the entirety.  Dodge Charger – man’s last stand was very entertaining.  Flowers – Teleflora.com – was alright.  Hats off to Papa Johns Pizza, they remained with their message and showed the famous Chevy Camaro driven and owned by Papa John.  Disney ran a piece on their new movie premiering in a few weeks with Johnny Depp in “Alice in Wonderland.”  Kiss and midgets got it done with Dr. Pepper and Groundhogs Day with Steelers – Polamalu as the little groundhog that sees his shadow. FloTV used a man shopping with his wife and missing everything on television.  End of third quarter Colts still leading 17 – 16 over New Orleans.  Starting to get back in the Super Bowl mood, it’s going to be a great game after all.

Start of fourth quarter, more commercials and another trip to the refrigerator for a Corona.  More commercials, ZDX Acura, Denny’s Restaurants – remember this Tuesday, February 9^th, 2010 from 9am to 2pm a free Grand Slam Meal.  Charles Barkley did a spot with Taco Bell and he looks as if he has been eating many, many burritos and keeps the nacho maker busy.  Super Bowl is getting interesting, looks as if Peyton Manning is going to lead his team downfield to tie the score at 24 all.  Unbelievably, Manning throws an interception that is run back by New Orleans for a touchdown.  No late heroics from the Colts.  Final score New Orleans 31 – Indianapolis 17.   Dree Brees is selected as Super Bowl XLIV MVP.   Congratulations, to the great city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, the entire Saints team and staff and MVP, Mr. Dree Brees.  Fat Tuesday is about to start 8 or 9 days early.

Tequila Time:  Cabo Wabo was proudly served today as the preferred Super Bowl Tequila at MY BAD TEQUILA’s Super Bowl Party.   First thing this morning, I log onto Facebook and there is a drink waiting for me from who else – My Amigo, Mr. Sammy Hagar, the Red Rocker himself.  Being a very well mannered human, I send him back a shot of Tequila for him to sip on.  Immediately after that I receive a Tequila shot from Sammy’s look a like and my Amigo – Lance.  Great way to welcome a Super Bowl Sunday.

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Saludos,

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

Hola Amigos,

It has been a hard week on our older generation of Authors and a hectic week all seven days.  We’ll start by paying tribute to two great authors, one was 92 years of age and the other was 88 years of age.   We’ll then move onto less trivial matters such as the love triangle between Brad Pit, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Anniston.  Perhaps we’ll ponder why Nicole Kidman seems to pick short guys as husbands; case in hand, ex – Tom Cruise and now hubby, Mr. Keith Urban.  Then it’s onto the Grammys and the Miss America Pageant. 

This morning I thought about when I first began writing as a reporter for the Eager Beaver 4-H (4 H) Club and then progressed upward, when elected as Marsing, Idaho Chapter Reporter for FFA (Future Farmers of America).  I owe much of my success and passion to both of these great organizations and the advisors who gave their free time to help young men and women become better human beings both socially and personally.  Gracias FFA and 4-H Clubs everywhere.  If you were in 4H or FFA leave a comment telling briefly of your experiences; I’m sure most will be very positive.

Jerome David Salinger RIP born January 1, 1919 and passed on through this life January 27, 2010.  J. D. Salinger was an American Author best known for his 1951 novel “The Catcher in the Rye”, of which I still have my hard book copy.  J.D. Salinger was also known for his reclusiveness.  His last interview was given in 1980 and his last published work was in 1965. Salinger began writing short stories while still in secondary school in Manhattan where he grew up.  He published several stories in the early 1940s before serving in World War II.

I remember the first time I read “Catcher in the Rye,” it was like reading something schizophrenic, my heart raced faster & faster as I read, & my eyes tried to read faster & faster to keep up with my heart - really weird!  I had not read a book that affected that way before or since.

Joseph R. Tatz:  a Facebook Amigo, wrote the following comment on Facebook; MY BAD TEQUILA thought it very appropriate, so I have quoted him.  “Catcher in the rye was once my favorite book. (for a long time). In it Holden Caulfield talks about reading a book (I think by Ring Lardner) of which he would like to be able to talk to the author, he liked it so much. I felt that way about 'catcher', 'a new earth', and Bob Dylan's music, but I have no idea what I would actually ask them if given the chance...I actually know what I'd ask every or any one else in the world, but not them.”

Howard Zinn  another American Author, historian, activist, playwright and intellectual passed away on the same day as did J.D. Salinger.   Zinn was born August 24, 1922 and passed away on January 27, 2010.  Howard Zinn wrote more than 20 books, which included his best-selling and influential “A People’s History of the United States.”

Zinn was born to a Jewish immigrant family in Brooklyn. . His father, Eddie Zinn, born in Austria-Hungary emigrated to the U.S. before the outbreak of World War I.  Zinn like Salinger also served our great country in World War II.

Okay, what is going to happen to all the children that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have adopted and birthed?   I’m seeing all the newsstand magazines with an X between Jolie and Pitt and others that say Jennifer Anniston welcomes Brad back with open arms.  This is not the Globe or Enquirer; these are the legit publications of People Magazine along with others.   Brad could have saved himself a few years of traveling if he would have just stayed it with “Friends” Jennifer Anniston, but he would have missed all the adoption opportunities and the screaming of Angelina.  “It was the best of times and it was the worst of times.”

Grammy Awards are being handed out as I write this Blog.  Looks as if Beyonce and young country princess Taylor Swift are the big winners along with Lady GAGA.   It would be cool if Kanye West won and Taylor went upon stage. I’m sure that won’t happen as Miss Swift seems to have a grip on polite manners.

Great entrance by Pink as she twirled around upside down while water sprayed out from her as if it were torrents of sweat leaving her glands.

A photo opportunity for Nicole Kidman shows her towering above her latest and greatest husband, country singer and fellow Aussie Keith Urban.  Kidman also stood a foot or so above her ex – Mr. Tom Cruise.  She must have a thing for those shorter men, but as they say “Love is blind.”   If Nicole is Happy, then MY BAD TEQUILA is Happy.

Congratulations to Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron who was selected as Miss America 2010.  The ratings on the beauty pageants have continued to suffer in ratings as beautiful women can be seen daily by the click of a mouse.   Also, I don’t think having Mario Lopez as host helps much either.  I still have him pictured hanging with Screech on “Saved by the Bell” and remember is dishonesty when applying to appear on “Dancing with the Stars.”  “No, I have never danced professionally nor have had any prior professional dancing instructions or lessons.”   Mario – that is one of the Ten (10) Commandments, “Thou shalt not bear false witness.”   I’ve always thought that the Host should be under the same scrutiny as the participants.   You lie, cheat, steal or pose for nudie magazines, you are disqualified.

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Buenos Noches Compadres y Que Tengan Un Buen Semana!

Saludos,

Rico Austin

Uncle Rico

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

Hola Mis Amigos!

This is the longest time by far that I have deserted MY BAD TEQUILA Blog.   Well actually, desertion is a bit strong for my absence.  I have been incredibly busy in a tremendously, incredibly, exhilarating, bubbly way.  My time has been taken up by my having accepted a sales manager position for a very strong international company.  Once again I will be paid for actual work performed, my days of late as a struggling artist (author, blogger) are over for now.  I will continue to work on my novel of “My Bad Tequila” when time permits and to write the Blog about twice a week in my lonely hotel room while traveling.   On evenings that I am not writing, socializing with customers and/or friends will take up some of my away from home nights and other eves will be in a lounge conversing with strangers, making new amigos and building new stories in my head while sipping on Tequila or a tasty Corona with its Compadre – Senor Limon. 

I want to Thank all My Amigos of 44 States which make up the U.S. that have or are reading my Blog and also the Citizens of 27 different Countries.   It has been a fun, rewarding 5 months since starting “My Bad Tequila” Blog.  I am honored to have had over 6,000 Unique Visitors from all over the Globe.   What makes this even sweeter is that I am a Thunderbird.   For those of you not familiar with the term T-Bird or Thunderbird, it is a School of Global Management that has been ranked Numero Uno (Number 1) consistently, yearly since 1996 (14 years in a row) in International Business by  US News & World Report.  Yes, it offers an excellent MBA International Program and the Networking System is second to none.  There is a phenomena we at Thunderbird call the “Thunderbird Mystique.”   I can’t tell you what it is; however if you enroll at T-Bird and obtain your Master’s Degree there, you will be shown the mystery of the “Thunderbird Mystique.”  If you plan on doing this, plan on taking a 2 year hiatus from your current job or family.  Don’t worry you’ll get another family – I promise.

Thunderbird School of Global Management is a private business school and it was the first and the oldest graduate school specializing in international business.  I live not far from campus as it is located in Glendale, Arizona about 40 to 50 miles west of Scottsdale.  The school has an interesting background as it was founded in 1946 by a retired U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant General named Barton Kyle Yount (1884-1949) RIP on a former military airbase. US Pilots and Chinese Pilots did their training at Thunderbird Field during World War II.  The old flight tower is still standing and in 2006 a fund was created to restore the “Tower.”  I was able to go to the dedication in October 2009 and take a tour into the tour and up the short flight of stairs – very humbled to have been able to be there and partake in the dedication. 

The school celebrated its 60^th Anniversary in 2006 where a new mission, vision and beliefs were unveiled and announced.

            Mission:  We educate global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide

Vision:  To be the world’s foremost learning community for global managers and global enterprises

Beliefs:  Global Mindset, Global Citizenship, Global Entrepreneurship, Global Thought Leadership, Global Connection

I was incredibly fortunate to be accepted and to belong to such a great Institution and to have such an outstanding International Educational experience.  I served and worked as a freelance writer and journalist for two years for the school newspaper – Das Tor. By being able to do this type of writing, it enabled me to become friends with many, many incredible students from many continents. There have been students that have graduated from Thunderbird from 141 countries and the alumni count is now well over 38,000 global minded individuals.

When you pull up my “La Cantina” (Home Page) from the website http://www.MyBadTequila.com  you will see the quote: 

"I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a Citizen of the World"

 -Socrates | Citizen of the World & Philosopher

This is a quote I love and adhere to, that is why I am so Thankful for all the visitors from all over this spectacular world we live and breathe in.   Gracias Amigos.

TEQUILA TIME:  Cabo Wabo comes to mind as does my guitar playing Amigo – Sammy Hagar.  Beginning tomorrow I will be cheering for my Amigo – Mr. John Daly in San Diego, California as he plays to win and make the cut at Torrey Pines on Thursday 28^th of January 2010. “Hit em Straight Johnny, cause we know you’ll hit em long,”

Saludos,

Rico Austin

Uncle Rico

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality” 

Hola Compadres!

Another great day in 2010 as we have Amigos everywhere helping to fight Breast Cancer and to find a cure.   This cancer comprises of 10.4% of all cancer worldwide among women.  According to the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), more than 500,000 people around the globe die from breast cancer each and every year.  Each and every one of us has skin in this take no prisoners game, as there is not a person in this world that has not lost a mother, sister, daughter, sister-in-law, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, daughter-in-law, niece, cousin, neighbor or a friend to this hideous monster.

XTrainRadio.com kicked off an event yesterday 1/19/2010 called the “Breast Cancer Beatdown!”  It is up and running, so please do tell all your friends and family that they are going to make this a huge party to honor those that have fallen to this awful disease and “Beatdown Breast Cancer” in 2010.  Come join the event, it is also posted on Facebook or you can join at http://www.XTrainRadio.com, who has gone Pink on their site, go check it out!   Rock on Woody and Jay!  Let’s help “Beatdown  Breast Cancer!”

MY BAD TEQUILA is fortunate to know such caring individuals as Woody, Jay and my dear friend Wendy, whom is a Survivor.  Every year Wendy gets all her Amigos and Amigas together to walk for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.   Susan Goodman Komen was born on Halloween Day, October 31^st, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois and at the young age of 33 was diagnosed with breast cancer and died three years later in the year 1980.  Susan’s younger sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, strongly believed that Susan’s outcome might have been better if she and her family would have known more about cancer and its treatment.  In 1982 Nancy founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Susan’s memory.  Just this last December 2, 2009 Nancy Brinker was appointed to the CEO position of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.   We wish you continued luck with the organization, Nancy.

Another very humane and giving person is someone that most of you know by his long drives on the PGA Tour – Mr. John Daly.  Back in October 2009, JohnDalyBBQ.com launched an event devoted to awareness and funds for the Memphis-Mid South Affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit breast cancer organization.  During the entire month of this past October, John Daly BBQ donated 10% of all gross sales from every purchase make on their website to the Memphis-Mid South Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  John Daly BBQ’s COO Mr. Russ Christy was quoted as saying “This incentive creates a Win-Win situation for all parties involved.  Together, we’re raising fund to help find a cure for breast cancer and helping educate people about the disease.”  Not only do I respect John Daly the Golf Athlete, John Daly the BBQ World Famous Expert, but most of all I like and respect John Daly the Philanthropist.  Get your BBQ Ribs ordered for the Super Bowl; check out their Super Special at www.JohnDalyBBQ.com.

Tequila Time:  Don Julio 1942 is a top choice for Tequila Connoisseurs in Mexico and around the world.  Don Julio Tequila is named after the founder, Don Julio Gonzalez Estrada.  Don Julio revolutionized Reposado style Tequila production in Mexico.  His Tequila is made the same way since 1942.  The Reposado is silky smooth with a compelling combination of light cinnamon, honey and herbaceous flavors balanced by a lightly smoky taste and dark chocolate notes.  Aged for just under a year, Don Julio Reposado in available as is the Blanco and the Anejo.  Treat yourself tonight.

Author and writer Robert B. Parker, most famous for the “Spenser” detective novels passed away at the age of 77 years.  He will be missed by his loyal readers, family and friends.  RIP, Mr. Robert Parker.

Vaya Con Dios,

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

Hola Amigos,

Manana is Martin Luther King Jr.’s celebrated day of birth even though Mr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia.  Martin Luther King Jr. was an American clergyman, prominent leader and chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism against racial discrimination in the federal and state laws. MLK Jr. is a martyr to two Christian churches and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and served as its first president.  In 1963 King led the ‘March on Washington,’ where King gave the historic speech of “I Have a Dream.”  It was at this speech that Reverend King raised public consciousness about the civil rights movement.

MLK Jr. attended Booker T. Washington High School and attended Morehouse College at the age of fifteen years without formally graduating from high school.  He graduated fromMorehouse College in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.  King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination by non-violent means.  I personally believe that is what made Martin Luther King Jr. such an outstanding individual, ‘his bringing attention to a cause without violence, without angry words, without threats.’  This is the reason I am compelled to write about this individual on the eve before his federally recognized birthday, the 3^rd Monday of January.  Martin Luther King Jr. RIP was assassinated April 4, 1968.

On November 2, 1983, United States President Ronald Reagan signed a bill at the White House Rose Garden, creating a federal holiday honoring MLK Jr.  The bill proposed by Indiana Representative Katie Hall, had Martin’s birthday first recognized as a holiday on January 20, 1986.

The other day I saw a large photo framed and displayed outside Blockbuster Video depicting Rosa Parks in the rear of the picture, Martin Luther King Jr. in the middle and Barack Hussein Obama out in front and his profile was larger than either MLK Jr. or Rosa Parks.  I was very disappointed at seeing such a photograph, Mr. Obama has not accomplished near the feats nor the many sacrifices that bestow such greatness as Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks are to be recognized for.  Shame on whoever put together that incorrect collage of individuals and double shame for putting Barack out front and center of two of the most non-selfish persons and great humans as were Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.  Happy Birthday to the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

Meryl Streep, one of my most favorite actresses won a Golden Globe as chef Julia Childs in the hit movie “Julia and Julia.”  Way to go Meryl, you are a great actress!

Tequila Time:  My Bad Tequila has discovered making ‘Margarita Snow Cones’ or ‘Waborita Sno Cones.’  Absolutely delicious with Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila.  I may join a circus and start selling these unbelievable delicacies on ice to my Amigos around the globe.

Today is a very special day for me because tomorrow I begin my new employment with ……..      Again, something to be very thankful for.

Check out Tropics Nation and become a beach bum without going to the beach.   http://tropicsnation.ning.com    Tell Doc & Pete that Rico of My Bad Tequila sent you – you may or may not receive special treatment, but I do guarantee the weather is always 82 degrees, sunny and you will not be asked to leave paradise.  Wanted:  Amigas and Amigos!

Need a tee shirt, tshirt, t-shirt, t shirt?  Go to http://www.mybadtequila.com  and click onto tab ‘Shop.’    Pick out your size of a ‘Fish n Chick’ tee and wear it proud.  You’ll be amazed at the amount of outstanding compliments this sort of mod wear will bestow upon Ye.

Saludos,
Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA
“Have a Double Shot of Reality” & “mix it with a Tequila Snow Cone”

?What’s Happening Amigos?

Great things are taking place for MY BAD TEQUILA and a few of its Compadres.  Let me start with  www.XTrainRadio.com , if you haven’t joined you need to hop on that Rock and Roll Train headed for Eternal Fun.  For the Biggest Party on high definition stereo it is the place.  Just received news from DJ Amigo – Woody Nelson that the XTrainRadio has gone 100% commercial free and will be supported wholly by You the Listener.  Let’s all help them stay that way for 2010 with a small donation.  MY BAD TEQUILA decided to partake in this worthwhile endeavor and gave a bit to keep the music playing and the ads a laying. 

Stop in and say hello via email to Jocks – Woody Nelson, the smokin’ Veronica Tyler and Pyke.   These three do it all to keep the rock tunes coming and the party going.  Amigo Jay Nance keeps things straight in and out of the XTrainRadio oficinas. When on-line check out the  X-Pass, this VIP Pass will put you up close and personal to your favorite band members including but not limited to AC / DC, Saliva, Cavo, AFI, 311, Kill Switch Engage, Halestorm, Chevelle and many, muchas, mas.   Check out the concert dates on www.XTrainRadio.com and see a real show in Vegas, BABY!

Moving along, let’s talk about one of my favorite golfers on the PGA tour – Mr. John Daly.  I adore John for three reasons, one the guy has a heart of Gold, he has given generously to many charitable causes, most notably Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. 

Secondly, I love the guy – John Patrick Daly because he is human and has erred many times as have some of us in this world of many temptations and pleasures.  John doesn’t pretend something bad never happened, John doesn’t make excuses when he screws up, John faces the music.   We all could learn a great deal from this great humane, very human of a being.  He doesn’t complain, just tries to overcome the situation or as some of us refer to as addictions or better yet, demons.  The Good Lord knows that I am not perfect and have had my trials and tribulations, so to me, I see John as a famous Rico.  I dream of being as well known and loved as John Daly.   I do however, think of all the trouble I could and would get into if I were allowed to wear John’s huge shoes for a day, a week, a month.  Daly once again showed his class when given the opportunity to bash Tiger Woods as have other PGA golfers, but John took the high road with a caring comment of hoping that Woods is healthy and returns back on the Tour.  “We need him…….Golf needs him badly” were the words coming from John Daly’s voice and much slimmer body due to recent weight loss.   Was Tiger so kind to Daly when Daly fell off the wagon or “transgressed”?  I think not, Tiger was the first to say that sort of behavior should not be allowed in and on the PGA Tour.

Mr. John Daly is one heck of an individual and a great golfer; in 1990 he was the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.  Then in 1991 he won the PGA Championship and won the British Open in 1995 in a playoff with Italian Contantino Rocca at St. Andrews. 

Now, have any of you tried his Barbequed Ribs?  Outstanding, finger licking great, don’t want a stop till I drop, these are just some of the resounding compliments that John Daly’s BBQ receives. John Daly’s BBQ starts with top-on-line 3 down baby back loin ribs.  The juices are sealed in with their own natural dry rub, the gourmet ribs are cooked low ‘n’ slow and hickory licked under strict time / temperature controls.  I know your mouth is watering and you want to know where and how you can get your John Daly World Famous Memphis Style BBQ Ribs.  I am going to make it easy for you, go to www.JohnDalyBBQ.com and select your package or combination and receive an additional 15% off your order by going ordering using a promotional code that is tied with the www.XTrainRadio.com website and enter in the code SUPERBBQ by February 3^rd, 2010 to receive by February 5^th, 2010 for your Super Bowl Party on February 7^th, 2010.  Strange isn’t it how all things are related in my Blogs; sometimes it just happens and sometimes it is sophisticatedly planned out in my dangerous but gentle mind.

TEQUILA TIME:  An Azunia Tequila Anejo bottle full of some of the finest Tequila I have tasted, was delivered to my doorstep on Monday afternoon.   By Monday evening that bottle had been opened and I was sipping and enjoying a fine shot of Azunia Tequila, compliments of Intersect Beverage of Newport Beach, California.  The aroma of the Weber Blue Agave filled my nostrils when I opened the bottle and the flavor was even more delicious that I had anticipated.  I could detect a faint Oak smell from the wooden barrels that had helped age this fine and darkened Anejo Tequila.  It was if I was sipping on a hundred year old richly, flavored and aged Scottish Whiskey.   Magnificent is my final descriptive word.   Thank You / Gracias very much Mr. Jim Riley and Mr. Kirk Gaither of Intersect Beverage.  To all you Tequila Aficionados out there, order a bottle or two of this must have Azunia Tequila.  A little help for my friends  www.azuniatequila.com  for distribution and remember you must be 21 to go onto this website or to order Tequila.  NO IFS, ANDS or BUTS. – Twenty One years young.

Tshirts, Tee Shirts, T Shirts, T-shirts – time to order on line at http://shop.mybadtequila.com         

We also have something new for MY BAD TEQUILA Amigos – New HomePage on the Website and we are now offering MY BAD TEQUILA’s Booklet – “How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer – 70 Tips from a Collection of Experts.”   This booklet is a must for any writer, student, blogger, business owner or any other person who must give presentations or write proposals for their employment success.  Also for beginning authors or bloggers this booklet is a must read.   The hard mailed copy is $4.97 which includes shipping within the continental 48 states and Washington D.C.; the down loaded PDF version is a mere $3.27 and can be printed within 24 hours.  Thirteen other successful Authors and I compiled this booklet; each of us serving up five of our best kept secrets with success as a Freelancer.   If you buy on line to have a hard copy mailed to you, put in the comments section if you would like it autographed by me at no additional charge.  It would be my Great Pleasure for My Amigos.

Vaya Con Dios

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”