August 1, 2012. Day five of 2012 Summer Olympics. Arguably the pinnacle of the sport of Judo. Because of the Olympics, the sport of Judo is show cased to millions around the world. Today, world-class players, known thru out the Judo world compete under 90 kilograms. They take their talents to the tatami and entertain the world … Continue reading
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JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012-73KG-recap and results.
JULY 30,2012 the beginning of the 2012 Olympics -73kg Judo competition. Representing the U.S.A. Nick Depopolo at the -73kg. Lets go! Nick Depopolo walking in for round 32, escorted by Olympian Jimmy Pedro, coach of the U.S.A Judo. ROUND 32-73kg: U.S.A vs. Hong Kong, China. Nick Delpopolo vs. Chi Yip Cheung. Nick Delpopolo wins! Win … Continue reading
JUDO: OLYMPICS 2012-2 DAYS AWAY
THE OLYMPICS 2012-1 days away from open the ceremony. Revised: Two days before the Judo matches begin. I am eager to watch the judoka Kayla Harrison from team U.S.A. First time to the Olympics. The head coach of the team and former two-time Olympian Jimmy Pedro. (Bronze at Atlanta Olympic 1996 and Bronze at Athens … Continue reading
CIGAR: YES, smoking is optional, let me share my thoughts…
YES, smoking is optional. Smoking has been around since the dawn of time. From the first cavemen or woman, to the kings and queens of yester-year, to today tablet toten, latte drinking, cell phone using people of today. Follow me, as I share how cigars are made and my thoughts on the cigar… How are they … Continue reading
BEER: A little bit of History you can taste…Guinness
Ever had to wait for something you have been waiting for all day? If the answer is yes, you are part of a larger international club, the Guinness drinkers! Visiting my local watering hole at Happy Hour. Let’s be honest, you would be happy at any hour with a pint of freshly tapped Guinness. You … Continue reading
Summer BBQ from Astoria, NY
Sun, smoked meat, my daughter, few beers and friends. Definitely on my short list, on how to spend a great weekend in July. Out to a BBQ in Astoria with some new friends on a beautiful July day. We car pooled. It is a little nuts finding somewhere to leave your car in New York … Continue reading
WINE: Beringer Vineyards White Merlot could be your new favorite everyday wine…,
Beringer Vineyards White Merlot could be your new favorite table wine… Coming back from a great vacation in the Berkshires in Massachusetts, with great weather to match. Thank you summer sun wicken gods. While in the Berkshires, I got a little parched, due to the great weather, I decided to find a way to cool … Continue reading
TEQUILA: Pleasantly surprised…
After a long day at the office and rigorous workout. I like to end the night with something, let’s be honest taste great. Jose Cuervo Black Medallion Tequila. Jose Cuervo Black is a signature blend Tequila that’s aged for over a year in charred oak barrels for a smoother, more mature taste. Cuervo Black is … Continue reading
JUDO: I love JUDO!
Warmed up and ready to compete, September East Coast Judo tournament 2010… It was a good day, weighed in at 88 kilos, (lost 15lbs to make that weight class), six fights later, placed 4th in my division. Learned from my wins and my losses… Celebrated both with my choice of Tequila Black to ease my pain…live to … Continue reading
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