I'm Going Going, Back Back, to Cali Cali

"Going back to Cali, strictly for the weather

Women, and the weed -- sticky green

No seeds bitch please

.....

If I got to choose a coast I got to choose the East

I live out there, so don't go there

But that don't mean a nigga can't rest in the West

See some nice breasts in the West

.....

Fuck your plan, is it to rock the Tri-State?

Almost gold, 5 G's at show gate

Or do you wanna see about seven digits

Fuck hoes exquisite, Cali, great place to visit

Smoke some nice sess in the West"

- Notorious BIG, Going Back to Cali

~ J-Dub heads back tonight!

The Coup in Thailand: Exclusive Pix

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Despite risking their lives to give you these exclusive photos, Bear and J-dub are alive and safe. On Tuesday evening, around 10 tanks were reported initiating a coup around the Grand Palace in Bankok. The Cali Thais learned of these reports via CNN with the breaking news headline, "Tanks in Bangkok."

Hopping in a Tuk Tuk, Bear rushed to the scene with his camera in hand. At the scene he found tanks in the middle of the road blocking traffic.

"When I got there there wasn't much going on. It's like a chess game more than anything else," says Bear.

It has been a peaceful coup so far, with the military demanding the removal of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin, a business man who has faced protests as well as corruption and abuse of power earlier this year, is out of the country.

The Cali Thais suspect that the coup will remain peaceful and Thaksin will step down. Yet there are still many uncertainties.

How will this affect short-term and long-term foreign investments? Will banks suspend giving loans? How will trade be affected? What will neighboring politicians think of a democratic state experiencing a coup? Will they strenghen their control in their own countries away from democracy? How will the Thias be able to trust their government?

Developing.

~ J-Dub

Craigs List: Part Humor, Part Torture

I have to tell this story, because Bear won't. It's a prank that one can only laugh about when said person is not the victim. In this case, Bear was the victim.

While depositing money in the bank today, Bear received the following text on his cell:

"Saw your post on craigs list. What's up? 21yo 5'11" 185 pic at http://******.jpg (little drunk in that pic) let's hang out or something."

"Craig's List? 5'11, 185 Wow! Either that's a big chick or that's a dude!" Bear thought. A few minutes later, he received this one:

"Hey Barrett, saw your ad and would love to chat. I'm a fellow american stationed here in Bangkok as well. I have a dinner tonight but could call afterwards, wanted to know if it was ok to call late? michael."

Turns out Bear has some friends in town who, two-weeks prior, revealed the Craig's List prank, where they used a friend's phone in a personals ad of men seeking men. Having ample time on their hands, they decided to make Bear the butt of the joke.

Here is the link in all it's glory: http://bangkok.craigslist.org/m4m/204470082.html

Just in case it gets pulled off, here it is: Hi, My name is Barrett and I just moved to Bangkok (the code) not to long ago from the United States. I'm feeling kind of lonely in this big city and am having a hard time meeting people who share the same interests as myself. Back in the US I had trouble "finding myself" (01) and opening up to others, but now that I'm here I think it's time to take the next step, open up to people, and experience new things. Ideally I'm looking for someone who is looking for a long term relationship and that I can share my thoughts and feelings with(258). I like going out but I'm also enjoy staying in and talking through the night. If your kind, considerate, and generally open to this kind of idea and relationship, decipher the code and give me a call, I can't wait to hear from you (4201). If I don't anwser right away leave me a message and I'll be sure to get in touch as soon as I can. Also, I'm about 6'1" (185cm) and 175lbs. (80kg), lean and fit, and I'm looking for someone who takes care of themselves. Talk to you soon, Beautiful and lonely in Bangkok, Barrett



My favorite part is "beautiful and lonely" with the picture (which was ironically taken by Bear himself when he was alone in the office. He was "testing" his new camera lens.)

~ J-Dub