Sam George: Searching for Jan Michael Vincent

Interview with Sam George, who's working on a documentary surrounding the Hollywood surf flick "Big Wednesday." http://bit.ly/ugIwm

The Jedi Workout - No Joke

The "Jedi" workout? Fight fat with the Force? No joke. Where is Triumph the Insult Comic Dog when we need him: http://bit.ly/6qhBW.

The Clean Tech Conundrum

Paul Kedrosky weighs in on alternative energy's lack of a "killer app." The clean tech conundrum: no core platform. http://bit.ly/ZqGXF

Body of Lies

Ridley Scott's "Body of Lies" brings all the complexity, confusion and violence of the Middle East front and center: http://bit.ly/qz5Vv.

Montana Town Aspired to be Gitmo

From hotter than ____ to colder than a witch's ___, the Montana town that aspired to be the next Gitmo: http://bit.ly/nSa1M.

In-N-Out: California's Best Burger?

I think the Food Network's pick for Best Burger in California is weak. In-N-Out is good, but they could have found better: http://bit.ly/p91wk.

California Unemployment Picture is Ugly

No less than 12 cities in California reported unemployment rates above 15% in March. Ouch: http://bit.ly/12cMLH.

A Zany Visit to Zappos

One of the things I learned a little about during a recent visit to the Zappos headquarters in Henderson, NV was robotic product sorting/distribution. More details: http://bit.ly/5TnUr.

Hangin' with Gavin on the North Shore

Wanna see what it's like to hang out with Gavin Beschen on Oahu's North Shore? Check out Volcom's Episode 5: http://bit.ly/amUxv.

Joaquin Phoenix - Rapper

Joaquin Phoenix looks and behaves more like Jim Morrison these days than your average rapper. Is this all a prank? http://bit.ly/w0fZJ.

Will Greed Still Be Good?

Michael Douglas set to reprise role of Gordon Gecko in "Wall Street" sequel. 20+ years on, is greed still good? http://bit.ly/WzPGx.

Ice Melting, Globe Warming

New York City-sized ice shelf breaks apart off Antarctica. Global warming? You'd better believe it: http://bit.ly/v1qXx.

PWCs Creating Controversy in Hawaii

PWC use increasingly under the state microscope in Hawaii: http://bit.ly/ythwT.

Specter Now a Democrat

It's unusual - but always interesting - when a member of Congress switches parties mid-term. The latest: Specter. http://bit.ly/16fq8W.

From Surfline's Greatest Wipeouts...

When things go bad at Maverick's, they can go really, really bad. Proof from Surfline.com's Greatest Wipeouts: http://bit.ly/174UCA.

What Happens When a Bank Fails

Very interesting story on what happens when the FDIC takes control of a failing bank: http://bit.ly/13MVoE.

Flu, What Flu?

Spent an hour at my local gym last night, which was packed with folks who obviously are NOT panicking about getting the flu.

Most Wanted Billionaire?

Does someone get to be on Forbes' Billionaire list even if he's also on a country's "Most Wanted" list? Apparently so: http://bit.ly/LOvnc.

Dave, the Rappin' Southwest Flight Attendant

You gotta like Southwest for short-haul flights. Now there's even more to like: Dave, the rappin' flight attendant: http://bit.ly/YPKgT.

Industrial Scars

J. Henry Fair's images of "Industrial Scars" are compelling, and emphasize the over-consumption of natural resources: http://bit.ly/4TmfX.

Elton John at Caesar's

Like to spend some time in a (relatively) small room with rock royalty? Go see Elton John at Caesar's. Totally worth it: http://bit.ly/vwvcO

Sean Penn as Larry

What slapstick-loving guy hasn't been waiting for a modern-day "Three Stooges" film? But seriously, Sean Penn as Larry: http://bit.ly/KjP5n

Macy's - Buy Now, Pick Up Later & Save(?)

Was introduced to an unusual program at Macy's last night: buy now, pick up purchase later (like 4 days later) and save 25%. Seems odd.

Newt, Do You Get It?

Newt, maybe you're not getting it: climate change cannot be considered a political issue: http://bit.ly/qvezr.

Tesla Motors: Coming to SoCal?

Despite a challenging financial outlook, Tesla Motors is planning to manufacture its Model S electric car in SoCal: http://bit.ly/1bflV4.

What Does it Take for a Mall to Die?

Spent some time at a local mall on a recent Friday afternoon. Much of it was basically deserted. Could big malls really die? http://bit.ly/4u6NRi

Hulu vs. "Real" TV

I've been thinking: with fast cable modem connectivity, a nice, big monitor, and sites like Hulu, could I get rid of my TV entirely?

The Reader

Watching "The Reader." Guilt about the things in life you did - and didn't - do can be a heavy burden to bear: http://bit.ly/TTJyf.

Centro

Spring's here and I'm thinking about the surf "Down South." Centro is a movie about the developing scene in Nicaragua: http://bit.ly/2Jox70.

Training and Re-Training

My prof in a recent course I took at Stanford thinks that training (and re-training) will be a big industry for the next ten years. An example: http://bit.ly/tZuH.

Love, Save the Empty

Watching the Erin McCarley video makes me want to go to Paris. Man, what an amazing city! http://bit.ly/19pZew.

Touch the Top of the World

Watched Touch the Top of the World, the story of Erik Weihenmayer's quest to be the first blind man to climb Everest. http://bit.ly/2R0AQI

Condo Vultures

Watched a feature recently on a company called Condo Vultures. $130K Miami condos if you're into it: http://www.condovultures.com.

Best Performing Stocks

Best performing S&P stock in the past 20 years: EMC. Best Dow performer: P&G.

Monetizing Social Media Sites

Data storage is (relatively) cheap, but YouTube and other social media sites will have to "monetize" at some point: http://bit.ly/ZsdMm.

Zillow Zestimates

Tracking our home's "Zestimate" on Zillow during the bubble years was pretty fun. These days? Not so much: http://www.zillow.com.

Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

Billabong's annual XXL Big Wave Awards went down last Friday night in Anaheim. Some stills and videos of the winning rides: http://bit.ly/Z32MA.

Slumdog Millionaire

Finally had the chance to see Slumdog Millionaire. Completely riveting and unforgettable: http://bit.ly/16lvKS.

MySpace and the Music Industry

MySpace turning to the music industry in an attempt to shore up the social media site's mediocre balance sheet: http://bit.ly/8IFLb.

The Superstars to Return This Summer

What's old is new again: ABC gearing up to bring back the popular 70's show "The Superstars" this summer: http://bit.ly/CA7MO.

International Telconfencing - For Free!

Just installed a Logitech QuickCam Pro for my laptop. My first international teleconference via Skype was held this week...cost absolutely nothing and it worked great!

Ireland Not Quite Iceland, but...

Paul Krugman's op-ed piece in NY Times on Irish economy reminds me in some ways of what's happened in California: http://bit.ly/n8hAx.

Somali Pirates Under Siege

Somali pirates under siege...even dolphins are getting into the act: http://bit.ly/BOgY.

The Narcissism Epidemic

Everyone's a winner? New book tracks the growth of narcissism in U.S., which roughly follows the growth of obesity: http://bit.ly/ebKVx.

Social Media & Marketing

According to a new study, Twitter is top social media tool used by marketers: http://bit.ly/32FYwH.

Earth Day

On Earth Day this week I was reminded of Thomas Friedman's important message: we're having a green party; it's not a green revolution until someone gets hurt.

Jamie O'Brien - Drop In, Pull In

Jamie O'Brien grew up in front of the world's most dangerous surf spot and makes a good living surfing it regularly: http://bit.ly/cjxVi.

U2 Can Have Issues with Real Estate

For one reason or another, the guys in U2 have gotten into some real estate hassles in recent years. Here's the latest: http://bit.ly/vxOH5

Mindreading Device Can Make Twitter Posts

Researchers use mindreading device to make Twitter posts. Huh? http://bit.ly/XhLSy

Venezuelan Petro-Dictatorship

Petro-dictatorship has Venezuela listed among "10 Countries in Deep Trouble." http://bit.ly/19EvoV.

South Swell in the Water

Head-high south swell in the water. Shape isn't great, but hey, it's overhead and I gotta go take my pounding ; )