Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Men Are So Smart!




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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Have you heard the commercials for Universal Men’s Clinic?

The one that’s playing right now on the station I listen to asks “Have you noticed a lot of happy men running around town with a smile on their face?”

Uh, no? I don’t really take notice of that sort of thing, but thanks for asking!

“Are you suffering from Low T?”

No, my mother had me tested.

Do you have a demanding job like first responder or construction worker?”

Construction worker, really?

Yes this is a men’s clinic. They are there to help men and their performance in bed.

So who is this miracle worker? Who is the man among men with nothing but their best interest at heart?

Well, his name is Dr. Arakaki (pronounced Are-uh-cocky). Yes, that’s right! You heard me!

This child was destined for the field of Urology!

This started out as a blog about a funny name, however further investigation reveals that the good doctor has had a Ripoff Report done on him.

Here's an actual quote from a one time patient:

What a rip-off! This place advertises as a men’s health clinic specializing in E.D. and low testosterone. They say their initial consultation is just $199. Which includes a blood panel and one year of follow up visits. Doctor came in and immediately diagnosed me with Low T (before they even drew blood?) Then they sent in a salesperson to try and sell me on a Testosterone replacement therapy which consisted of 40 Viagra pills for $1999. I told them I would not be returning. 
This has got to be the biggest rip-off I’ve ever seen going to a doctor’s office.

Shame, shame, shame! Now this is just one person’s opinion, however, that’s not the end of it!

He was reprimanded by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs of Hawaii in November of 2017. He had submitted a renewal application to the State, but neglected to include info regarding disciplinary action pending from the Texas and Arizona medical boards pertaining to disciplinary action taken by the Oregon Medical Board.

Could it be our “Dick Doc” might be a quack?

I’m sure he’s a great doctor, but if I were to have Low T or Erectile dysfunction, I think I would choose to see my Primary Care Giver.


Lou

Monday, January 29, 2018

Here's What I Think! (Actually I know!)

I listen primarily to one country radio station here in Sacramento, Ca.

Why?

Well, it’s a Top 40 Country station that demographically I don’t fit into? And yes, they play the same songs over and over and over all day! The burn factor is very high.

As a country fan, one of the things I listen for and enjoy is hearing new songs. Especially if they are just coming onto the charts. I get a lot of enjoyment turning people on to brand new songs.

For years I’ve worked at stations that play oldies or classic rock. Rarely if ever is there a new oldie. 

Or a new classic rock song. As a DJ, I would play these songs over and over ad nauseam.

For the last month or so, they’ve been giving away a thousand dollars every hour at 10 minutes after. 

One of my fellow employees has been trying to win each time.

First of all, it’s the exception rather than the rule that radio stations put callers on the air anymore. 

Takes away from the music flow. Really?

Second, and most importantly, most people playing these games don’t know this but, these “texting” contests (in many instances) are conducted nationwide. You are not just competing against all the listeners in Sacramento, you’re playing against the entire U.S.A.

Once they get a winner in say DeMoines, Iowa, they record that person’s voice and they send it to all of their participating stations in the network so they can play it back as if the winner was from their own town!

It is extremely deceptive at best!

This hasn’t always been the case though. These were around back when I was DJ’ing at an R&B station in Sac Town. Legal said that you had to announce that it was “nationwide.”

I got suspended once because I missed playing the “Call to Play” sound effect for the audience. I spoke up to my boss and admitted that I had forgotten as I was pulled away by a salesperson and just plain forgot. Didn’t matter though!

Suspended with pay too! I just hated that! Two days off!

So, good luck to you if you decide to play along. I sincerely hope YOU win a thousand bucks!

For me… it’s just a waste of my time.


You’d have a better chance of getting struck by lightning.

Lou Gallagher

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

WD-40 Miracle Product

The following is a list of uses for the miracle product WD-40. The product was first developed to displace water. Snopes set out to disprove many of these. The ones that have an asterisk in front of the number are the ones that the makers of WD-40 have verified as proper use.

Every garage should have a can of WD-40 or two! You'll find links where you can get your own can for the household! Get it shipped to the house right here!

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1. Try it on your stovetop.. Voila! It’s now shinier than it is ever been. You will be amazed.
2. Cleans shower doors! If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It is a miracle!
*3. Protects silver from tarnishing.
*4. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
5. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
6. Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making it slippery.
7. Keeps flies off cows.
8. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
9. Removes lipstick stains.
*10. Loosens stubborn zippers.
*11. Untangles jewelry chains.
12. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. Cleans the fronts of Stainless steel appliances (have personally seen the employees of Lowes use it on their appliances in the store to keep them new looking)
13. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
*14. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
15. Removes tomato stains from clothing
16. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
17. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
*18. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
*19. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
20. Gives a children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
*21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
*22. Rids kid’s rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
*23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
*24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
*26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
*27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
*28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
*30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
*33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
*34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
*35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve Arthritis pain.
*37. Florida’s favorite use is: “cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.”
38. The favorite use in the state of New York — WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it is a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using Some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you’ve discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
*43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
*44. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn’t seem to harm the finish and you won’t have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
*45. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

Thanks for reading!

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Get your Dad what he really wants for Father's Day this year!

Hello young lovers! I'm Lou Gallagher and "I AM A CAR GUY!"


I'm one of those car guys that takes a lot of pleasure from keeping my car clean! Right down to even the smallest door jam. I use a two bucket system though my partner Corvette Ronnie uses three.

There are certain things you learn about detailing as you get older. Where I come from, we call that "sperience!" I am pretty brand loyal. Sometimes it's best to stay with the products you know is the lesson here. Products that consistently do what they say they will do!

Having worked in the automotive field for many years, I've discovered some secrets. Some recommendations of products. You might even say, I've done the work so you don't have to!
First let me say, everything you need to clean and wax your car SHOULD be purchased online. I guarantee you will save a bunch of money.  
So, here are some of the products with links for you to click and buy! I use these all these products when I clean my Altima.

Extra plush, absorbent, and exceptionally soft.           










  • Lint-free and scratch-free premium 70/30 microfiber. Durable double-stitched elastic cuff.
  • Gentle on paint, tough on dirt and grime. Deep-pile velvety cord
  • 100% machine washable and dryable - gentle cycle; low heat
  • Perfect for washing any car, truck, RV, or trailer with tons of slick soapy suds




  • Car Wash/ Rain X 20 Oz Rain-X® Wash & Wax With Carnauba Wax Beads/ $4.30 

    I use a Rain-X car wash with Carnauba because I like the bubbles inside the bottle! Oh, and it really dries nicely and leaves no water spots!
    http://go.magik.ly/ml/95uc/
    Carnauba wax protection







  • Deep cleaning foam for a brilliant shine
  • Safe for all vehicle finishes
  • Provides protection from the elements
  • 20oz. bottle




  • Drying
    ProElite Microfiber Cleaning Cloth - 24 Pack/ $15.99
    http://go.magik.ly/ml/95wd/

    Ultra soft, non-abrasive microfiber cloths will not scratch paints, coats or other surfaces









  • Cleans with or without chemical cleaners, leaves lint and streak free results
  • Absorbs eight times its own weight
  • Pack comes with three different towel colors (blue, yellow, and white)
  • Rinse and reuse 100's of times
  • Imported; 90% Polyester 10% Polyamide 


  •  Glass Cleaner/ Sprayway Glass Cleaner 19oz Cans, Pack of 4/ $7.54
    Ammonia free and safe! Best stuff I've ever used! Remember, never spray it directly on the inside of the windshield. Always spray in on the micro fiber cloth and then apply.


    Tire Shine/ The Chemical Guys New Car Shine Premium Dressing (1 Gal)  $23.99                            
    High shine interior and exterior dressing




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  • 100 percent dry to the touch and never greasy
  • Designed for dashboards, vinyl, vinyl tops, door Panels, consoles, tires/trim, Black plastic bumpers and door moldings
  • Leaves surfaces supple and protected against damaging UV radiation
  • Cleans, protects and beautifies in one easy step

  • This is far and away the best tire product I have ever tried. The best part is that this doesn't spray all over the wheel wells!


    Wheel cleaner/ Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. 24 oz.  $6.99    

    http://go.magik.ly/ml/95wj/      
    Xtreme Cling foam vigorously clings to vertical surfaces and dissolves brake dust and grime








  • Safe and effective on factory painted and clear coated rims, and tires as well
  • Visually see dirt and grime lifting off the wheel & tire
  • Easy to use and convenient trigger spray, spray-on and hose-off with water
  • Leaves rims with a brilliant shine while effectively cleaning

  • There's virtually no scrubbing with this. Spray on and hose off: 


    Wax/ Lucas Oil Slick Mist Speed Wax - 24 oz.  $9.99 
    Lucas Slick Mist Speed Wax is a Traditional wax and Polymer paint gloss intensifier and can be used on other surfaces such as glass, chrome & vinyl decals.










  • Adds Extra shine to your product
  • Premium paint gloss intensifier
  • Great for cars, trucks, boats and airplanes
  • Shines and protects in one easy application
  • Excellent results on chrome, glass and vinyl decals
  • Use on wet or dry surfaces, quick and easy


  • Order it here right here!
    http://go.magik.ly/ml/95um/



    Gift Kits/ Chemical Guys Complete Car Care Kit (14 Items) 

    Choose Mr. Pink for light duty cleanings, or citrus wash & gloss for heavy duty dirt, bugs, and grime






  • Clean, shine, and protect paintwork, Wheels, interiors, tires, bumpers, and more
  • All the best products assembled into one convenient package and at the best price
  • Great products for Wheels, windows and the paint
  • Wash, clay bar and wax to bring out that great shine

  • Here's a complete package with everything Dad needs: 

    Road Side Assistance/ AAA 42 Piece Emergency Road Assistance Kit                            
    Flashlight with batteries






  • Keep in your car
  • 8 gauge heavy duty booster cable
  • Compact storage bag with handles
  • Most trusted name in travel


  • Hope you find that helpful! Some great ideas your Dad will actually use! 

    Right at your fingertips!

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    Happy Father's Day to all!
    Lou Gallagher

    "FTC disclosure: This post or video contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links" 

    Here are some of my current projects!

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    It’s truly amazing how a scent can take you back in time to a moment or person.

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    Do you associate a certain smell with a person?

    If you know me, you know me to be a creature of habit. I don’t adapt to change easily.

    I’ve worn the same cologne since the 1980’s.

     It’s Perry Ellis for Men. They don’t even make it anymore. 

    When I need to stock up, we have to go to Ebay and purchase it from a private seller.

    A woman friend of mine from way back suggested I wear it and I never stopped. 

    Oh, the things we’ll do for women! That was 30+ years ago.

    I love this scent because it’s very earthy.

    It kinda reminds me of Balsa wood. 

    It’s pure and masculine. 

    If you were to ask “What does Lou smell like?” It would be that.

    So when my wife got me a new cologne for Christmas, I was obviously shook. 

    Was she trying to send me a message? She was tired of that aroma? 

    We all know that a cologne smells differently on one person than it does on another. 

    Did something change in my body chemistry?

    After opening gifts and eating breakfast, I went for a shower, shave, etc. Afterwards, I applied the 

    new fragrance. Surprise! I really liked it! But I wasn’t sure why? It reminded me of something?

    I’ve worn it every day since. All the time trying to figure it out.

    It smells clean. Very natural. It’s Versace for men. 

    Now, you can smell just like me!

    Remember with power comes great responsibility!

    Get it right here! You won't regret it! 

    It’s truly amazing how a scent can take you back in time to a moment or person.

    Then it hit me!

    The scent is that of a cleanly bathed baby with baby powder. It takes me right back. 

    To a place, a time, a person. 

    For just a moment… to a simpler time. 

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.



    Thanks for reading!

    Lou Gallagher

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    Sunday, January 21, 2018


    So, I’m SO in need of a haircut.

    My hair is usually short and neat. I know exactly when it’s time because everything goes out of whack! People will say “Man, you need a haircut!” So I go.

    I have been going to the same stylist (Claudia) at the same salon called Cuts and Perms for 30 years. It’s like 5 minutes from The Gallagher Compound in Antelope, Ca.

    Why? You might ask?

    Because I hate change. Mostly, I hate small talk. Small talk can send me over the edge.

    “Hey, how ‘bout that rain, huh?”

    “Workin’ hard or hardly workin?”

    “That item won’t scan? I guess it must be free, then!”

    Claudia understands me. She knows I don’t like it. And I don’t really like having anyone else there when I’m being coiffed! Oh, and I also like to enjoy a beer while my hair is serviced. I’m kinda strange, huh?

    So, when I got the text this week, let’s just say I was devastated.

    “Hey buddy! How are you? I need to tell you that Cuts and Perms is no longer there. We got evicted. Saturday was my last day. I will keep you posted as to where I’m going. Hopefully I’ll find somewhere soon? So sorry! Please stay in touch with me? Thank you! ~Claudia

    How can this be? I’m lost. Sport Clips? Great Clips?

    “So, what do you do for a living? Do you live around here? Tell me about your family…                          

    How ‘bout that rain, huh?”

    From a person I don’t know who comes with enough piercings that they can’t fly commercially?   Not that I'm judgmental?
    Maybe I should just shave my head?

    All kidding aside, we need to find a new home for Claudia. She is really terrific! 

    If anyone knows of a position, contact me here:

    Lou@menaresosmart.com

    Wednesday, January 17, 2018

    Hey Mom! My iPhone screen is cracked again!

    I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard this from both of my kids.

    Since the inception of cell phones, I’ve probably owned three? That’s it!

    How is that possible you might ask? Like you, my phone is an extension of myself. It is rarely out of my sight. I keep it in a protective case. I’ve never had it in my back pocket. I don’t take it near water. 

    Now that I think about it, my phone is like a hammer to carpenter. It is in fact a tool that I use every day.

    Almost all of my kids are grown. However, not grown enough to pay for a new phone. Mom and Dad still have to do that. I think between the two of them. They’ve probably broke 6 iPhone screens? 

    How is that possible?

    People wonder why it is that I will spend $200 on a new pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. “You’re just going to lose them?” they say. So NOT true. I keep my glasses (both prescription) in a case that holds both pair. I wrap them in a soft cleaning microfiber towel before putting them in. They are never scratched and I always know where they are.

    So how is it that when people are constantly losing, scratching or breaking theirs?

    Well, flash back 50 years or so to when I was a kid growing up in the late 60’s. We really didn’t have much money. At Christmas, we’d get a bike as our big present, but it was used? New to us but… still… used. My Dad would buy it from somebody at McClellan AFB and he’d fix it up! He’s really make it shine. I used to think about how much work my Dad put into the project. It made me always wanted to keep it new and clean and shiny! But mostly because it was mine.

    Later in life as I began to play sports in school, when the time came to get new football cleats or basketball shoes, my Dad would say “How much are the new shoes?” I’d say $40? He’d say “here’s $20, you can pay for the rest!” And I would. And I’d take care of them. Why?

    Because you don’t fully appreciate something of value that you earned until YOU have to pay for it!

    Through time, parents have always wanted to provide for their kids a better life than they had as children. That just perpetuates a vicious cycle that doesn’t teach a lesson? 

    We need to STOP giving our children everything they desire. Sure, it’s easier to just give it to them to shut them up. Cave to peer pressure so that your kids aren’t the only ones not to have the latest fad.

    The answer?

    They need to earn it.

    I used to sell fruit from our backyard fruit trees to our neighbors door-to-door. There is always a way you can make money if you just use your head.

    They need to make a goal and work towards that goal. Maybe have a matching plan like a company does with a 401k plan? For every dollar they keep in savings, you’ll match it at the end and before they make their purchase.


    People do not have respect for things that they didn’t actually pay for. When you wonder why that is? 

    Blame it on your parenting!



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    Thursday, January 11, 2018

    Divine Intervention

    I had a moment of “Divine Intervention” this week.

    Have you ever, in an emotional state, banged out an email or message to someone that would completely change the dynamics of a friendship upon their receiving it? Things you wrote that were absolutely the truth, but so hurtful in context.

    And in your fit of rage, you hit send anyway? With total disregard for the other person’s feelings?

    I did that Friday night.

    Person A asked me via email if I would please not discuss something very specific in front of Person B for fear that they might see their sub-par efforts on a project.

    My feelings were such that this person would not have put themselves in that position had they just done their job properly in the first place.

    I practically handed this very lucrative project to Person A, and he/she really just goes through the motions and collects the money. Money, for all intents and purposes, really should be going directly to me. Oh, and that’s not to say there isn’t a lot of schmoozing going on. But this person is all about the sizzle and as it would appear, very little steak.

    It was Friday night, so… I hit send.

    Throwing caution to the wind… I hit send!

    And so it began. My heart became roommates with my stomach, for the whole weekend. What would the repercussions be? You know that feeling? When you actually pull the trigger and hit SEND!

    Had a busy Saturday and worked for most of the day with it constantly in the back of my mind. Sunday was much quieter but yes, it was right there with me.

    Why hadn’t this person replied? Was all this anxiety worth it?

    I woke up Monday morning and figured this person was probably devastated by my harsh words. That’s when I remembered that I had forwarded this message from my work email, to my home email so I thought they might have sent the reply there! Either way, I expected to see some sort of retort.

    I got to work and immediately opened my inbox.

    There it was!

    My message had been sent to me and not Person A. When I forwarded it, instead of replying to them, I had replied to myself. All of my communique was sent to myself. That’s why they didn’t reply?

    All of this because I hit SEND. On a Friday night. After a few beers.

    The moral????

    You can't put toothpaste back into the tube. You can’t take back words. You can't go back! 

    I will never do that again.


    Devine intervention and lesson learned.


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    60th Birthday Thoughts It’s not hard to reflect on one’s life on their 60 th birthday. Didn’t think I’d make it to 30 let alone 60? ...