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22
Jun
09
New Message
BANGKOK, June 5 — Thai police officers investigating the death of David Carradine, the American actor who made his name in the “Kung Fu” television series in the 1970s, say he most likely died of asphyxiation, possibly when an auto-erotic sex game went wrong.
Carradine, 72, was found naked in a closet in an upscale Bangkok hotel on Thursday with cords around his neck and his genitals. The police are checking DNA found on the cords, but say they found no signs of a struggle, suggesting that Carradine might have either tied himself up or submitted voluntarily to his incapacitation.
“It is unclear whether he committed suicide or not or he died of suffocation or heart failure,” Lt. Gen. Worapong Chewprecha of the Royal Thai Police told reporters. The results of the autopsy are expected to be released on Saturday.
Tiffany Smith, a spokeswoman for Carradine’s agents Binder and Associates, said she did not believe that he would intentionally kill himself.
“All we can say is, we know David would never have committed suicide,” Smith told the Associated Press. “We’re just waiting for them to finish the investigation and find out what really happened. He really appreciated everything life has to give . . . and that’s not something David would ever do to himself.”
Worapong said that Carradine had been drinking on the day before he was found, but did not say if he thought that might have been a factor in the death.
Fingerprint experts have examined the room in the Swissotel Nai Lert Park and, although they have not ruled out the possibility of murder, they say they have found no evidence that there was anyone else in the room between 9 p.m. Wednesday, when Carradine left the hotel bar, and 11 a.m. Thursday, when his body was found.
Carradine was in Bangkok for the shooting of the film “Stretch.”
Part of an acting dynasty that included his father John and brothers Keith and Robert, Carradine was best known for the Kung Fu series, but he recently returned to the red carpet playing the role of Bill, the arch villain in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” films.
30
Apr
09
I wonder….
I wonder why people get pissed off at dogs begging for food. I mean, they’re DOGS. That’s what they do. Does one get mad at flowers for blooming, or fish for splashing? No. Why? Cause that’s what the fuckers do for a living. Dogs eat, sleep, play, bark, snuggle, poop, pee, and beg (not unlike ourselves). Take the good with the bad, because the good so outweighs the bad.
Another life lesson learned from my little quadruped.
29
Apr
09
Apologies
To all who actually keep up and read my blog, for whatever the reason, I apologize for my absence. I have recently had a difficult time of things, with school, the death of a friend, and a recent turn in my love life, that I hadn’t the energy nor the enthusiasm to muse about the goings on in my life.
All 3 of the above things sapped me of my time and, and I was left reeling, and trying to catch up on things mentally…and emotionally.
Needless to say, I’m no longer in Denver, and now reside in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. Love and life have brought me here and needless to say, things have been interesting.
Still a nurse, working PT in a rehab, looking for a position in a hospital…probably as a psych nurse.
As usual, I will still keep my open book life policy on board here, and I’ll perhaps increase my photography blogging as time permits.
For now, life is good, love is plenty, and now it’s time to get back on the blogging saddle.
The Japsican is back…unfortunately for you mother truckers.
25
Dec
08
Chewbaca: Christmas caroler
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23
Dec
08
Little G tells off store owner
The fucking mouth on this little mother fucker. Someone should beat that little fucking foul-mouthed son of a bitch. Unless of course, the Japanese lady DID in fact give him the wrong change back. (doubtful, as my people are good with numbers)
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18
Dec
08
AFFLICTION 2: Day of Reckoning
As reported by MMA Weekly:
Affliction Entertainment on Wednesday announced the final line-up for its “Day of Reckoning” event promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Affliction Entertainment and its partners Donald J. Trump and M-1 Global.
Day of Reckoning takes place on Jan. 24 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and will be broken up into two broadcasts.
The pay-per-view portion of the card will consist of six bouts, headlined by a WAMMA heavyweight championship title defense by Fedor Emelianenko against Andrei Arlovski. The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and also features Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel, Vitor Belfort vs. Matt Lindland, Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Chris Horodecki vs. Dan Lauzon, and Paul Buentello vs. Kiril Sidelnikov.
As a prelude to the PPV event, the rest of Day of Reckoning fight card will air on HDNet, featuring a main event of Antonio “Minotoro” Rogerio Nogueira vs. Vladimir Matyushenko. The five-fight HDNet telecast begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
The remainder of the HDNet telecast features Jay Hieron vs. Jason High, Mark Hominick vs. LC Davis, Albert Rios vs. Antonio Duarte, and Brett Cooper vs. Patrick Speight.
Pay-Per-View Line-Up:
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Andrei Arlovski (#4 Heavyweight in the World)*
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Gilbert Yvel
-Matt Lindland (#3 Middleweight in the World)* vs. Vitor Belfort
-Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
-Chris Horodecki vs. Dan Lauzon
-Paul Buentello vs. Kiril “Baby Fedor” Sidelnikov
HDNet Line-Up:
-Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (#7 Light Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
-Jay Hieron vs. Jason High
-Mark Hominick vs. L.C. Davis
-Antonio Duarte vs. Albert Rios
-Brett Cooper vs. Patrick Speight
* Based on MMAWeekly World MMA Rankings
12
Dec
08
SNL: Jizzed, in my pants
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11
Dec
08
Don’t Be “That Guy” (The Game)
“That guy”… what is “That Guy”? You know you don’t want to be “That” guy. Our group of friends have compiled a list of “That Guy/Gal” stereotypes that are just flat out embarrassing. If you find that you resemble any of the following types, stop, cause you’re embarrassing yourself. You’re someone we make fun of daily.
The rules: It must be a stereotype one can come across while hanging out with friends in some bar, the setting for the “That Guy” game. Calling a “That Guy” stereotype gets you 1pt. The guy that gets the most points by midnight gets one drink from everybody.
1. Mullet Guy- any dude with a mullet. Don’t be “that guy.” It’s not 1982 and you’re not Patrick Swayze.
2. Comb-over Guy- it’s amazing how people can look into a mirror and truly see something other than what is reality. I mean, if the wind picks that shit up you’re going to have what looks like the main-sail of a clipper protruding upward from your dome. You’re not fooling anyone. Just go Agassi, and shave that shit.
3. Same Side of the Booth Couple- I fucking hate you. Couples who “ride the bus” by sitting on the same side of a booth at a restaurant should drink Drain-o. If you’re not in a rollercoaster, or a handsome cab, get your ass to the other side of the table. YOU’RE STUPID. What are you, watching a movie? No, cause you’re in DENNY’s.
4. Muffin Top Girl- Girl, I’m sorry. But you’re squeezing the the wrong part of your body with the wrong size of jean. You’re not a size 3. Please. Don’t be “That Girl.”
5. Tanorexic Girl/Guy- First of all, I just want to say that if you’ve got a hog, you shouldn’t be tanning. Ever. That being said, I have no idea what white people are thinking turning themselves unnatural shades of orange. It doesn’t look good. It looks stupid. Just be white…it’s okay. Some of my best friends are white.
6. Confederate Flag Guy- I’m not saying you shouldn’t have pride in your southernness. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be a hic. I’m saying that anyone flying one of these flags is automatically assumed to be of lower ilk and IQ. Blame it on inbreeding, blame it on fetal alchohol syndrome, whatever….Confederate flag on back window of pickup = mental retardation. Look it up, it’s on the internet.
7. Hair Net Guy- This goes out to all of my Chicano homies. Don’t get me wrong, I love mi gente. But if you’ve got a hair net on, chances are you aren’t filling out applications. And chances are you’re embarrassing. And please lose the corduroy loafers. This means you uncle Orlando.
8. Urban Cowboy- Dude, there isn’t a rodeo in town. Take that stupid thing off of your head and get back to doing my taxes you freaking dufus. You’re a poser. Now, if you’re a real cowboy visiting the city, or if it’s Dallas (or some similar city where cowboy gear is commonplace) you’re not a poser. But you still look stupid, and you’re still “that guy.”
9. Emo Thin Pants Kid- I know that baggy pants are out. But dudes in girls pants is embarrassing. Nobody wants a perfect outline of the beans and franks so do us all a favor and just go up a couple sizes.
10. Wigger- Hey, suburban ganster kid. Yeah you with your shaved eye-brows, tilted flat billed cap, and knock-off Chanel jogging suit. And please stop with the ebonics. This isn’t soul train, and you’re from Littleton Colorado.
11. Blue Tooth Guy- Why are you walking around with that thing in your ear all day long? You aren’t that important. Take it off if you’re not using it. You wear it while eating, running on the treadmill, while playing park football. Do you take it off for sex? It’s not cool looking, in fact you look like a pretentious tard. Wait, is someone calling you? Didn’t think so.
***If you can think of any other “That Guy” stereotypes, please reply. This will be an evolving list, growing as I think of more, or as emails and replies reach me.
09
Dec
08
Letter of thanks: RN Graduation
Well, for anyone that cares or that has been following my progress over the last 3 years, I set off to obtain my RN after years of anguish in corporate America a few years ago. I had an epiphany at the age of 30 that I wanted to help people. I wanted to make a difference. So, after much consideration, I chose to go to Nursing School.
It’s been the single hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Long and arduous, never certain, always surprising, and MUCH harder than I could have ever imagined. Every semester I had a new set of challenges, some of them admittedly self-induced, most of them faculty-induced. It sure seemed as if every assignment was a threat to our status in the program, where fear of being “weeded out” was the mantra of our school. But alas, I made it. People in the non-medical world have NO clue how difficult this process is, and to any of you idiots that want to take a shot at me for doing this, I challenge you to try what I do for one day. You won’t make it. You’re not tough enough. We’ll see how you react when a patient codes, it’s more difficult a profession than most, I assure you.
Again, I can’t believe I made it. And I’m so happy my very close posse of friends, “The Fab Four” made it as well. Without their support, and the support of my non-nursing school friends, I would never have been able to get through it.
My father is one I’d particularly like to thank. He was there through every emergency, and every issue. He helped me psychologically, monetarily, and was there when I needed him. There is NO way I could have done this without him. If you’re reading this dad, I love you. Thanks so much!
8 days and I’m done, NCLEX in January. The Japsican will finally be an RN!
Peace and love,
Ian
I’m not even going to comment on this pic. There is no need.
- OMG
It seems Fedor Emelianenko can’t be dragged away from combat sports. Even in his spare time the heavyweight has long practiced the Russian martial art Sambo as his hobby away from the profession of MMA.
“I really do (it) for pleasure, just because I have a desire to do it,” Emelianenko told MMAWeekly.com.
Of course, hobbies can often have their setbacks, and around the same time friend and dream opponent Randy Couture was mixing it up with Brock Lesnar at UFC 91, Emelianenko suffered his first setback in eight years, losing a decision to Blagoi Ivanov in the semifinals of the 2008 World Combat Sambo Championships.
It’s not the first time Emelianenko has lost in Sambo – like this year’s tournament, he also took third in the 2000 WCSC – but his air of invincibility, combined with Lesnar’s victory over Couture and our crumbling economy – well, many fans just want to know the sky isn’t falling.
“I lost to a very good fighter from Bulgaria,” Emelianenko explains. “I missed a throw. Sambo obviously has different rules, and in an MMA fight, if that were to happen, then it wouldn’t have been a big deal, but it’s a different scoring system and unfortunately, I wasn’t able to do certain things that I would do in an MMA ring.”
Rest assured, Emelianenko believes a fight under MMA rules would be an entirely different story.
“Sambo is dear to my heart, but it’s still a hobby,” he explained. “MMA is my profession, and I think in an MMA ring, he would have very little chance against me.”
Emelianenko denies a movie commitment in Thailand and jet-setting schedule led to his defeat.
“I don’t think so,” he continued. “I have my work, and I have my certain pleasures. I don’t think I was in any way differently prepared or ready for that. (Sambo is) just something I do for pure pleasure. The competitor part and the work part is something I devote all my attention to.”
Russian Oleg Taktarov was the first Sambo practioner in mixed martial arts’ early years, first appearing at UFC 5, and then defeating David “Tank” Abbot to win the UFC 6 tournament in 1995.
No competitor would be as synonymous with the sport until the appearance of Andrei Arlovski in 2000, a world champion Sambo competitor who made his debut at UFC 28 and would go on to become a UFC heavyweight champion.
Emelianenko’s next challenge, conveniently enough, is against Arlovski at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” on Jan. 24 in Anaheim, Calif. Arlovski got his start in mixed martial arts under M-1, the company run primarily by Emelianenko’s manager, Vadim Finkelstein. In the victory that sent him to the UFC, Arlovski defeated Emelianenko’s close training partner Roman Zentsov.
So, if you look deeper, there’s a little storyline there.
Emelianenko doesn’t give any significance to their past connection, and isn’t concerned that Arlovski’s foundation will present any special problems.
“I always prepare for a very difficult fight no matter what the qualifications or the specialization of the fighter is,” he said. “I don’t think his Sambo background will necessarily impose that much more of a difficulty to me.”
What he is concerned about, though, is Arlovski’s hands. The Belarusian fighter continues to study extensively with renowned boxing coach Freddie Roach in Los Angeles, and has looked fearsomely accurate in his last two performances.
“One of his dangers is that he moves very well on his feet, a lot of fights that separate him from his opponents is that he moves very well and causes them a lot of difficulty.”
Still, he’s ready to put aside his hobby and do his job.
“Andre Arlovski is one of the best fighters in the world,” he said. “I’m ready to get back in the ring.”
20
Nov
08
The NEW Star Trek
Looks incredible! James Tiberius Kirk…dude’s money.
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17
Nov
08
GW gives us “The Shocker”
Well, we’ve been taking it up the ass from GW for quite some time now. For 8 years to be exact. So, it would come as no surprise that he intends to give us the shocker on the way out of the White House. Funny sure, but what exactly is going on here in this pic?
(thanks to SFist.com for finding this gem)
17
Nov
08
Warriors may have a new hero?
The other night Anthony Morrow put up 37 pts, the most by a rookie this year. He was magnificent. I’m not going to get myopic about it, but there certainly a ton of promise here.
Check it.
15
Nov
08
UFC 91 – predictions
Just a quick prediction. But first I want to apologize for my recent slacking in my blogging (for anyone that reads this regularly) I was inundated with school work, and I’m proud to say that I’m making it through nursing school. However, I’ll save that for another post.
As for UFC 91, I have some predictions.
1. Couture wins a decision is what will likely happen. But in the tradition of being required to pick a stoppage, Ill say 1st round Randy by KO. (probably ground and pound stoppage)
2. Gabriel Gonzaga (#7 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Josh Hendricks, I don’t know enough about Hendricks, but I do know he’s got pretty descent jits…so, despite Gonzaga’s JuJitsu prowess, he’ll be able to avoid take downs and submissions. Which means Gonzaga will resort to trying to knock him out. Which he will in the 2 round.
3. Joe Stevenson (#10 Lightweight in the World)* vs. Kenny Florian. Here’s the most interesting fight of the night! joe is a badass, and a great wrestler with great jujitsu skills. But Ken Flo’s a slick, tough fighter. And his striking is underrated. I think Kenny’s length will be the difference in this fight both standing and on the ground. I predict 3rd round submission by Kenny Florian for the “Upset”. (Shouldn’t be considered an upset IMO)
4-Demian Maia vs. Nathan Quarry- Maia is my new favorite UFC fighter. This guy is a jujitsu champ and ridiculous on the ground. But against Jason McDonald, he showed he’s a damn good striker (something nobody knew) as he wupped his ass all over the ring. I think he’s very GSP-ish. He just may be an athletic freak. Look for a stoppage in the first round. I’ll pick submission because that’s his bread and butter…but if he desires he COULD knock out Quarry.
Please tell me your predictions on the fight in the below poll:
==============Update===============
Well OKAY! Just wanted to state for the record that I was 3-1 in predictions. Demian Maia is an absolute stud and the fools in that division should be very concerned. He’s the real deal, and a finisher. Keep your eye on him.
I’m pissed about the results of the main event, Lesnar is still a piece of shit in my eyes, and when he goes up against a real heavy weight you’ll see him for what he really is. His size and strength can’t be denied tho, and he’s definitly a force. But that’s all he is. Just wait, he won’t have the title long.
14
Nov
08
We todd did…
Hat tip to rich from krustuff.com for showing me this.
Evidently there’s enough people that told these people they hate using treadmills indoors to warrant them inventing such a product.
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