"Michael Phelps will no longer be the target, (at least this time) for partaking in the good old mary jane - the ganja, better yet known as marijuana to the politically correct. South Carolina Sheriffs declared they will not go forth with the case against America’s stellar Olympian swimmer due to “insufficient evidence.”
Whether Michael Phelps is an avid subscriber of “the mary j.” or not, he’s no fool. Phelps was caught taking a riff of a marijuana bong at a South Carolina house party in November 2008 among about 40 partygoers and also made a $2,000 bet on a game of beer bong. ..."
As Flashscoop reported last week the loss of freestyle motocross rider, Jeremy Lusk – there will be one last farewell. Funeral services will be held today for those closest to Lusk due to limited church capacity; however, the service will be available via webcast.
Being a part of the metal scene around Southern California especially Los Angeles and the Inland Empire/Riverside County area I’ve learned to understand the Metal Mulisha a bit. Metal Mulisha isn’t just a motocross ‘crew,’ in a sense it’s a way of life, it’s its own culture. I’m sure you’ve seen a sticker around town on the back of someone’s truck. This is a huge loss for the Metal Mulisha family as well as the sport of motocross (family, friends, and fans). Jeremy Lusk was and will always be a part of that family. He will be sorely missed and will be the inspiration and motivation for the future of motocross, the X-Games, and the Metal Mulisha.
Lusk died after a crash in Costa Rica during a competition. Lusk, who was just 24 years old, grew up in San Diego and later moved to Temecula where he later got married. This stellar rider best known for his Metal Mulisha affiliation along side his many X-Game achievements: winning the Gold medal and Silver medals last year. As told to the Associated Press: "Jeremy was a gifted athlete and an innovator. He will be greatly missed," said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president of the X Games Franchise.
Lusk had attempted to do a trick he was no stranger to – the “Hart Attack” backflip. This time around the trick didn’t go as planned as Lusk failed to rotate properly making the landing a bit more difficult…slamming into his head. He died 3 days after the competition with his family and friends by his side. "Jeremy motivated me to be a better person," said Metal Mulisha founder and teammate Brian Deegan. "One day, we will all be reunited and will ride together again."
Brian Deegan & Jeremy Lusk
Funeral services for Lusk, a graduate of West Hills High School in the San Diego County city of Santee, are scheduled for today, Feb. 16th, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Revival Christian Fellowship Church in Menifee, 29220 Scott Road.
Important Note:MetalMulisha.com has reported … Due to the overwhelming response to the loss of Jeremy Lusk and limited church capacity – they unfortunately must limit the service to “friends, family and industry.” However, the funeral will be available via webcast at: http://www.revival.tv/jeremylusk/
Although not as familiar with the sport of Motorcross, I am familiar with the heavy hitters and notable riders such as Jeremy Lusk. On behalf of myself, Flash Scoop and other fans I would like to express my dearest condolences to the Lusk family and friends.
Freestyle motocross superstar Jeremy Lusk, 24-years-old died late Monday night in the Calderon Hospital after suffering from severe head trauma from attempting to land a the "Hart Attack" backflip that ended badly during a competition in San Jose, Costa Rica. Lusk rode up the long ramp and into the air..slamming headfirst into the dirt. According to the Associate Press, "The Temecula, Calif., resident was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and survived a 4 1/2-hour surgery to help remedy the problem and reduce swelling in his brain, the North County Times reported. He was then placed into a medically induced coma but never regained consciousness." In the hospital, Lusk was surrounded by his mother and father, Chuck and Gina Lusk; his wife Lauren, and mother- and father-in-law Lynne and Larry, along with fellow Metal Mulisha riders Brian Deegan, Ryan Hagy, Cameron Steele and Erik Apple.
the "Hart Attack" backflip crash that ended Lusk's life
the 1st time Jeremy Lusk attempted the "Hart Attack" backflip in the 2007 X- Games
Lusk best known for his stellar achievements: being the Gold medalist in the 2008 X-Games and Silver in Best Trick when he landed the first double-grab "Hart Attack" backflip. He won a Bronze helmet in freestyle at the Moto X World Championships in his hometown of San Diego. As his achievements will be remembered so will his love of life to those that knew him. Lusk will not be forgotten in the world of motocross.
Please keep Lusk and his family in your thoughts and prayers. An announcement on a memorial service is pending.
"Michael Phelps the new-age golden (medal boy) has proven himself to be quite thee athletic stallion upon being what looks to be a great guy to party with. Besides, why wouldn’t one want to celebrate after making their mark in the Olympic Games – 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to be exact. Minor detail, he was a minor when he was first busted 3 months after the 2004 Athens Olympics for drunken driving. So would it really be a surprise that our beloved Michael Phelps, 23-years-old, would next be busted for a picture of himself at a house party in Columbia, South Carolina inhaling from a marijuana pipe a.k.a. smoking from a bong?..."
I'll be the Sports Writer for Flash Scoop and I'll start to put the snippet of those up on here...lol, you'll have the visit the Flash Scoop site for more info. Just click in my Fav. blogs to get there.
"While I’ve grown to know Alex Rodriguez to be one of the league’s heavy competitors at one point in time. After all, that’s when baseball seemed to hit its peak with a hint of innocent passion to succeed. Either that or I may just be getting older as I hate to admit it. The game of baseball has gone through many makeovers from your Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Mike Piazza/Eric Karros squad, to what seems to be more than half of the major league exposed for taking more than a sip of that infamous “juice.” It saddens me to think my favorite baseball players would inject themselves to upgrade the game of baseball. If that was the case, metal bats would be legal. However, that’s neither here nor there.
Alex Rodriguez, better known as A-Rod to many, has been the topping on my not so tasty cake of truth. The blatant truth is that these players did what they needed to do because of job security and to increase their chances of endorsements – when your life becomes a business. ......"
So I had meant to write on here on Friday or at least Saturday..ha, and as you can see it's Sunday and I'm just now posting. Friday was one of those days where my dream of being a 'Sportscaster' ..were making more sense..and it was becoming surreal. I've only been an Editorial Assistant (E.A.) for KNBC News since Sept.; however, I've kind of been in the KNBC family for a bit - starting off as a Sports Intern and then every 2 years as an 'Olympic Logger' (helping with the Winter & Summer Olympic Games - Athens, Torino, Beijing). It was cool because as a logger I was actually getting paid and I got to be back at the place I loved dearly with the people I loved dearly. This time around after the Beijing Olympics, I knew this would be my last chance for romance as they say. You see, I had in a sense groomed myself for this life..to be a Sportscaster. Ever since I was in high school, I knew this is what I wanted to do. Robin Roberts was my inspiration and motivation to want to be the best Sportscaster. I then tested it out in College and had a blast - from doing the Sports news on KSPC 88.7 FM to the 'Sports Jam Session' my buddy Connie and I had created that I hosted, co-produced/edited. I was fortunate enough to be sent out on shoots as a Sports Intern instead of just logging sporting events (which is also good practice because you get a better understanding of how a producer thinks and what they consider 'newsworthy'..haha what I like to call 'NASCAR-worthy')..
I call it NASCAR-worthy because the event itself is painful as hell to watch on your TV screen, lol, but every once in a while their may be a collision, an accident, some fire.. and this may sound insensitive, but if you were sensitive to everything in news, you'd be an emotional wreck for the most part and not be able to do your job. Don't get me wrong, I think it sucks and is incredibly unfortunate, but since it DID happen, we HAVE to report it. Which is why I'd rather do Sports over regular news just because I myself don't think I'd be capable of reporting a death, fire, etc. every day especially if I'm having an amazing day - lol I mean REALLY, lol if you know ME..I smile and laugh at the most random moments...so if it's an athlete at least it's someone the public can relate to and understand who they were before their passing. I don't know, that's just my point of view..I love Sports and love talking about it. :0)
Anyhoot, before I go off on another tangent, lets see where was I.. NASCAR-worthy..Sports Internship..oh, I say all of that to say that I needed to do all the random stuff I did in between my Internship and my E.A. spot instead of doing it back to back and work while in school......... working with Talent (Emcees, Bands, Comedians, etc.), working at JuiceCaster, etc...to know this is TRULY what I want to do. I don't regret any of the things I did, as a matter of fact, when I make it big, I would like to still be able to work with talent; however, as for right now, I have to do what I've been always been wanting to do, which is go full force on doing Sportscasting.
Friday: Seeing Robin Roberts in the 'Good Morning America' (GMA) hot seat...and then speaking with and getting great words of wisdom from Tara and David who have been in the biz for a very long time it sparked many notions and put into perspective what I need to do. I think the reason I neglected to FULLY commit in the beginning was because I would have to leave town - I would have to leave the Los Scandalous that I have learned to love. I would have to leave my family and friends for a year or so. It bums me out to think of it, but it's not like I'm leaving the country so everyone will still be a drive or flight away (depending on what market I start in). Of course I want to stay on the West Coast, but if it means I have to be in the boonies for a year or 2, then so be it. It's about the main point, and the main point is the big picture to eventually be in the L.A. or National Market. Everyone does it and that means I can fine-tune everything before the rest of the world gets to criticize. lol..man, it's almost like I'm double thinking going to Grad School again just because this time, I feel like I'm learning a slew at work and I'm working on my Voice Over (VO) writing, then soon writing for a Live shot, and a Package. I'm stoked to have this one on one help from Camille. The industry is definitely about who you know and I've been incredibly blessed to have such top-notch folks helping me out to be great. I want to make sure I have the basics down in writing before making a reel and sending it out as MY product. From hearing the anchors, Jenn and Chris telling me their stories on how they started, Chris' mentors, etc. I'm loving every moment of this process. Even though I have many more steps to go..lol and I'm sure some people in the newsroom don't understand why I'm so happy no matter what time of the day it is while at work - I must say, it's completely genuine...after working other jobs where you get screwed over ...or you're just not happy ..or not everyone is on the same page.. you appreciate something like this, working in one of the top markets in the country- where you finally feel at home is an amazing feeling.
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So pretty much as I have put it before, I needed to date around before figuring out that I really am in Love :0)
This is a very cool indie music site
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in reference to: The Eargasm (view on Google Sidewiki)
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So it's kind of been some time since I've written on here...LOL, so here I
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