Previously, newsfreak posted a video of an idiot Chinese soldier that couldn't throw a grenade. So, when I saw this video of Chinese soldiers playing Hot Potato with live grenades, I figured Mizozo would appreciate it. 

What is wrong with these people? How could such an exorcise possibly benefit the Chinese military? 

Previously, newsfreak posted a video of an idiot Chinese soldier that couldn't throw a grenade. So, when I saw this video of Chinese soldiers playing Hot Potato with live grenades, I figured Mizozo would appreciate it. 

What is wrong with these people? How could such an exorcise possibly benefit the Chinese military? 

In recent weeks, India has setup new VISA standards for Russian/Ukrainian women (also Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) between the ages of 15 and 40. Under the new standards, those issuing VISA's need to be more stringent when analyzing the reason for the woman's visit to India, rejecting those without sufficient reason. This is apparently in response to an increase in Russian/Ukrainian prostitutes entering India. This information originated in some Indian newspaper that I have yet to find.

Not too surprising, FEMEN has a problem with this. The fact that the Indian Foreign Minister would make such a blanket statement about women is absurd. Likewise, women aren't the cause of prostitution, but rather the men who purchase and pimp the women are. If there wasn't a demand for prostitutes, the women would find another line of work. 

Yesterday FEMEN had one of their better protests. Bringing a ladder with them, they marched to the Indian envoy's residence and scaled his balcony. Dressed in what looks like Indian clothing, they held up their classic "Ukraine is not a Brothel" sign, along with one saying "Go up an Ass", which is the Russian way of saying Go Fuck Yourself. FEMEN demanded an apology for such a blatant insult to Russian/Ukrainian women. These types of generalizations and stereotypes have no business in any government. 

The Indian government were quick to respond to FEMEN's protest. They didn't actually apologize, they in fact denied FEMEN's initial claim:

“No such instructions have been issued. Visa officials are continuing to use their judgement in the issuance of visas, but there is no discrimination,” the official said, adding such restrictions would make every man a potential terrorist and every woman a potential sex worker.Source: www.telegraphindia.com

The official has a point, and the point is equally shared by FEMEN. While India's denial of FEMEN's claim can't be considered an apology, it is in fact what FEMEN wanted so I assume that they are pleased. 

Below is a video, again by Kitty Green, followed by images of the protest. For more information, check out FEMEN's blog. 

Femen - Indian Embassy from FEMEN Video.

In recent weeks, India has setup new VISA standards for Russian/Ukrainian women (also Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) between the ages of 15 and 40. Under the new standards, those issuing VISA's need to be more stringent when analyzing the reason for the woman's visit to India, rejecting those without sufficient reason. This is apparently in response to an increase in Russian/Ukrainian prostitutes entering India. This information originated in some Indian newspaper that I have yet to find.

Not too surprising, FEMEN has a problem with this. The fact that the Indian Foreign Minister would make such a blanket statement about women is absurd. Likewise, women aren't the cause of prostitution, but rather the men who purchase and pimp the women are. If there wasn't a demand for prostitutes, the women would find another line of work. 

Yesterday FEMEN had one of their better protests. Bringing a ladder with them, they marched to the Indian envoy's residence and scaled his balcony. Dressed in what looks like Indian clothing, they held up their classic "Ukraine is not a Brothel" sign, along with one saying "Go up an Ass", which is the Russian way of saying Go Fuck Yourself. FEMEN demanded an apology for such a blatant insult to Russian/Ukrainian women. These types of generalizations and stereotypes have no business in any government. 

The Indian government were quick to respond to FEMEN's protest. They didn't actually apologize, they in fact denied FEMEN's initial claim:

“No such instructions have been issued. Visa officials are continuing to use their judgement in the issuance of visas, but there is no discrimination,” the official said, adding such restrictions would make every man a potential terrorist and every woman a potential sex worker.Source: www.telegraphindia.com

The official has a point, and the point is equally shared by FEMEN. While India's denial of FEMEN's claim can't be considered an apology, it is in fact what FEMEN wanted so I assume that they are pleased. 

Below is a video, again by Kitty Green, followed by images of the protest. For more information, check out FEMEN's blog. 

Femen - Indian Embassy from FEMEN Video.

On July 7th of 2011, Roman Landik senselessly beat Maria Korshunov in a restaurant in Lugansk, Ukraine. The entire incident was recorded on CCTV (video below). While beating a woman isn't too uncommon in Ukraine, generally the man is punished for his crime. However, Roman Landik was a member of the Regions Party in Ukraine, and his father, Volodymyr Landik, is likewise a member of the party, so with his help Roman simply bribed the right people and was set free.

Here is a video of the event that took place. Please note, the video is graphic in nature. Maria Korshunov is beaten severely and spent several days in the neurological department of Luhansk hospital suffering from concussion and bruising.

FEMEN were warned that Roman had already paid all the right people and would be released after his court appearance. Not surprisingly, they sprung into action. They quickly organized a protest with 5 of their members holding up signs like "Landik in Jail", "Castrate the Bitch" and "Long live Lynching". They then stormed the courthouse with reporters closely behind. All the while they chant "Landik in Jail" and "Castrate the Bitch". They slowly make their way up the courthouse, but don't quite get to Landik himself.

Of course, they were arrested and sent off to a local jail. Landik was released shortly afterwards with no jail time or serious penalty. 

The corruption of Ukraine is abhorrent. The fact that a man can beat a woman in the middle of a restaurant filled with people, send the woman to the hospital with severe damage, and all the while have the entire incident filmed, then simply pay someone off and walk free is a joke. Western nations need to pay more attention to acts such as this when considering Ukraine for any form of international membership. If they are so open in their corruption, how can the government be trusted?

Below is a video of the protest, shot by Kitty Green. While it is in Russian, there isn't much to understand. For the most part, the ladies are chanting what is written on their signs, which seems reasonably straight forward to catch. For more information on the protest, along with FEMEN's official press release, visit their blog. 

Shameful Ukraine from FEMEN Video

On July 7th of 2011, Roman Landik senselessly beat Maria Korshunov in a restaurant in Lugansk, Ukraine. The entire incident was recorded on CCTV (video below). While beating a woman isn't too uncommon in Ukraine, generally the man is punished for his crime. However, Roman Landik was a member of the Regions Party in Ukraine, and his father, Volodymyr Landik, is likewise a member of the party, so with his help Roman simply bribed the right people and was set free.

Here is a video of the event that took place. Please note, the video is graphic in nature. Maria Korshunov is beaten severely and spent several days in the neurological department of Luhansk hospital suffering from concussion and bruising.

FEMEN were warned that Roman had already paid all the right people and would be released after his court appearance. Not surprisingly, they sprung into action. They quickly organized a protest with 5 of their members holding up signs like "Landik in Jail", "Castrate the Bitch" and "Long live Lynching". They then stormed the courthouse with reporters closely behind. All the while they chant "Landik in Jail" and "Castrate the Bitch". They slowly make their way up the courthouse, but don't quite get to Landik himself.

Of course, they were arrested and sent off to a local jail. Landik was released shortly afterwards with no jail time or serious penalty. 

The corruption of Ukraine is abhorrent. The fact that a man can beat a woman in the middle of a restaurant filled with people, send the woman to the hospital with severe damage, and all the while have the entire incident filmed, then simply pay someone off and walk free is a joke. Western nations need to pay more attention to acts such as this when considering Ukraine for any form of international membership. If they are so open in their corruption, how can the government be trusted?

Below is a video of the protest, shot by Kitty Green. While it is in Russian, there isn't much to understand. For the most part, the ladies are chanting what is written on their signs, which seems reasonably straight forward to catch. For more information on the protest, along with FEMEN's official press release, visit their blog. 

Shameful Ukraine from FEMEN Video

I am not really sure what to make of these pictures. It looks like there is a Chinese organization that specializes in creating beautiful bodyguards, the kind soft core films are made of. Judging by the pictures released, and available literally everywhere on the Internet, these Chinese hotties are beaten, drowned and subjected to incredible physical stress, in order to toughen up and find work protecting some rich guy.

The four-week programme is run by trainers from Tianjiao Special Guard Consultant Ltd - the first open group training for female bodyguards in China.

Each trainee goes through 10 months of instruction to develop their skills in reconnaissance, anti-terrorism training, martial arts and business etiquette.

The best individual from the class is also invited to study further at the International Security Academy in Israel.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

I am curious, is brothel training also involved? What good is having a hottie bodyguard otherwise? 

Well, in reality, it looks like Chinese women much prefer female bodyguards to male. Likewise, the price for female bodyguards in China is substantially higher than that of their male counterparts. 

Here are the images I have found of the training. If you have more, or more info, please leave a comment or two.

I am not really sure what to make of these pictures. It looks like there is a Chinese organization that specializes in creating beautiful bodyguards, the kind soft core films are made of. Judging by the pictures released, and available literally everywhere on the Internet, these Chinese hotties are beaten, drowned and subjected to incredible physical stress, in order to toughen up and find work protecting some rich guy.

The four-week programme is run by trainers from Tianjiao Special Guard Consultant Ltd - the first open group training for female bodyguards in China.

Each trainee goes through 10 months of instruction to develop their skills in reconnaissance, anti-terrorism training, martial arts and business etiquette.

The best individual from the class is also invited to study further at the International Security Academy in Israel.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

I am curious, is brothel training also involved? What good is having a hottie bodyguard otherwise? 

Well, in reality, it looks like Chinese women much prefer female bodyguards to male. Likewise, the price for female bodyguards in China is substantially higher than that of their male counterparts. 

Here are the images I have found of the training. If you have more, or more info, please leave a comment or two.

What originated as a small prank with just seven guys has now consumed 27 countries and is quickly becoming an international phenomenon. The No Pants Ride 2012 has intrigued people around the world and looks to only be growing. Here are some photos of the event spanning multiple cities including New York, London, Tokyo, Mexico City, Bangalore and many others.

There are even a few videos at the end in case you have some extra time to burn. Seeing the faces of the unsuspecting passengers is priceless.

What originated as a small prank with just seven guys has now consumed 27 countries and is quickly becoming an international phenomenon. The No Pants Ride 2012 has intrigued people around the world and looks to only be growing. Here are some photos of the event spanning multiple cities including New York, London, Tokyo, Mexico City, Bangalore and many others.

There are even a few videos at the end in case you have some extra time to burn. Seeing the faces of the unsuspecting passengers is priceless.

For the past several years, Roman Abramovich has been organizing one of the biggest, most luxurious New Years Eve parties on the planet. Last years event headlined The Black Eyed Peas and saw guests such as Demi Moore, George Lucas, Salma Hayek and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, and this years looks to be just as extravagant.

This years bash will be held at St Barts, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for a small fee of £5 million. Considering J-Lo just did a birthday party celebration for some Ukrainian businessman's kid for only $1,000,000, I would have to say that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are making out like bandits on this deal, not to mention they get to party with the worlds elite.

It looks like the party itself will be aboard Abramovich's yacht, Eclipse. Not only is this the worlds most expensive Yacht and the worlds largest yacht, but it is also the worlds most luxurious yacht. A quick Google Image Search provides more than enough eye candy, but its Wikipedia article has some interesting details:

Eclipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats, and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.

For security, Eclipse is fitted with intruder detection systems and a German-built missile defence system. Abramovich's master suite and the yacht's bridge are fitted with armour plating and bullet-proof windows. The yacht is reportedly equipped with an anti-paparazzi shield in the form of lasers that sweep the surroundings, and when they detect a CCD, they shine a light right at the camera to prevent the photograph. According to The Times, these do not run all the time, so friends and guests should still be able to take pictures. Instead, they will be activated when guards spot likely professional photographers nearby.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

I plan on writing to Abramovich complaining that I have yet to receive my invitation. With New Years only a few days away, I am starting to get a bit nervous that my invite was lost in the mail.

For the past several years, Roman Abramovich has been organizing one of the biggest, most luxurious New Years Eve parties on the planet. Last years event headlined The Black Eyed Peas and saw guests such as Demi Moore, George Lucas, Salma Hayek and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, and this years looks to be just as extravagant.

This years bash will be held at St Barts, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for a small fee of £5 million. Considering J-Lo just did a birthday party celebration for some Ukrainian businessman's kid for only $1,000,000, I would have to say that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are making out like bandits on this deal, not to mention they get to party with the worlds elite.

It looks like the party itself will be aboard Abramovich's yacht, Eclipse. Not only is this the worlds most expensive Yacht and the worlds largest yacht, but it is also the worlds most luxurious yacht. A quick Google Image Search provides more than enough eye candy, but its Wikipedia article has some interesting details:

Eclipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats, and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.

For security, Eclipse is fitted with intruder detection systems and a German-built missile defence system. Abramovich's master suite and the yacht's bridge are fitted with armour plating and bullet-proof windows. The yacht is reportedly equipped with an anti-paparazzi shield in the form of lasers that sweep the surroundings, and when they detect a CCD, they shine a light right at the camera to prevent the photograph. According to The Times, these do not run all the time, so friends and guests should still be able to take pictures. Instead, they will be activated when guards spot likely professional photographers nearby.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

I plan on writing to Abramovich complaining that I have yet to receive my invitation. With New Years only a few days away, I am starting to get a bit nervous that my invite was lost in the mail.

Art is in the eye of the beholder. Every so often an artist comes that manages to accurately capture the socio-political environment gripping today's world, at least according to this beholder. Similar to his contemporary, Paul Kuczynski, Michal Dziekan does an amazing job portraying modern culture with an air of satire.

Similar to Kuczynski, Michal Dziekan is likewise Polish. According to Michal's website, he is currently a concept artist who only recently began reliving his passion of creating wonderful works of art. While his site has some great work, Michal's blog has substantially more and is updated very regularly. 

I have selected a number of pieces that I feel accurately depict our modern society. While they are satirical in nature, and often extravagant in content, their message seems very clear to me. I am not at all a fan of modern art, but this type of art I would love to hang on my wall. 

Art is in the eye of the beholder. Every so often an artist comes that manages to accurately capture the socio-political environment gripping today's world, at least according to this beholder. Similar to his contemporary, Paul Kuczynski, Michal Dziekan does an amazing job portraying modern culture with an air of satire.

Similar to Kuczynski, Michal Dziekan is likewise Polish. According to Michal's website, he is currently a concept artist who only recently began reliving his passion of creating wonderful works of art. While his site has some great work, Michal's blog has substantially more and is updated very regularly. 

I have selected a number of pieces that I feel accurately depict our modern society. While they are satirical in nature, and often extravagant in content, their message seems very clear to me. I am not at all a fan of modern art, but this type of art I would love to hang on my wall.