What are the best surfer jobs?

#1 - Choose your parents correctly

#2- Investment Banker of Course!!!




From my hero Robert Reich's Blog
Goldman and JPMorgan -- The Two Winners When The Rest of America is Losing

Besides Goldman Sachs, the Street's other surviving behemoth is JPMorgan. Today it posted second-quarter earnings up a stunning 36 percent from the first quarter, to $2.7 billion.

The resurgence of JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs gives both banks more financial clout than any other players on the Street -- allowing both firms to lure talent from everywhere else on the Street with multi-million pay packages, giving both firms enough economic power to charge clients whopping fees, and bestowing on both firms even more political heft in Washington.


I found an interesting article about surfers and their jobs.
SDSU Sociology Professor Michael Roberts helps his students understand the deep roots of popular surf culture.
Most interesting in that the good Professor used David Gray's pictures! He also goes on to say that our surfers choose jobs that will enhance their lifestyle.

Although the big firms have cut out the lavish parties. They are still making bank ....literally. A good banker will take his cash quietly and go to Tavarua for about a month or just buy Tavarua.

Surfing Cat, Really?

And also, do you have to ride a sweeper board to handle your cat!!.

It's summer enjoy it

Lil' Kim Has Pancreatic Cancer

And he looks bad. Per the WSJ
Open letter to Lil' Kim


Dear Lil' Kim,

I am sorry to hear about your cancer and all. But your still a bit bat shit crazy and I have some serious boundry issues with you after trying to launch a nuke at me in Hawaii on my vacation. However you look pretty bad right now, and if you let us surf in your country we might have better thoughts of you later.

Unfortunately I won't be able to take the freindship tour this year. (The ecomony and all) But, I am a big fan of your heroic movies and Cartman playing you in Team America.

Hope your son is not as crazy as you and your country comes back to some level of sanity. Good luck to you but don't expect a paddle out when your gone.

Your friend

WSA Menehune Contest

We went to Huntington Beach for a 'easy contest' this morning. Logan was greeted with two WSA Prime surfers and a NSSA National Champ in his first heat.

Logan came back strong in the Longboard Division.
A little prep from his brother for his final.
They both took home 3rd place trophies in their age division! not a bad days work....

My Korea Obsession Stays Alive (via Surfer Online)

No worries from the South Korea Surfers. They are laid back ...(read stoned) Surfer Mag reports: Surfers are known as a carefree bunch, but South Korea's surf community seems to be taking the attitude to the next level - which could be a good thing.

Read the whole article-
Surfers of South Korea Keep on Keepin’ On

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Surfing North Korea

Kim Jong Il wants you!

With the insanity of the Jacko Funeral I have been avoiding the news, but I have been enjoying some good theatre with North Korea.

Lil' Kim has had me obsessed with his country since he wanted to bomb Hawaii during my vacation. Yesterday the Washington Post reports that Lil' Kim could be behind the cyber attacks on our government as of late. Which is interesting in that they don't really have too much computer expertise in his country. The most fun I have had is their wacky website that welcomes us to North Korea. (go ahead check it out)

Jay DiMartino in his blog talks about the surf in the border called North Sokcho that has good beach breaks. No one has surfed them. and apparently the two jailed US journalist didn't get the memo that this country wants them as a part of their friendship visits.

Here is an actual picture from the DPR's website from a 'friendship tour'. I would love to get a Interpol file on these future despots and what the dinner table talk was on this tour.

However here is a swell map of the North Korea from today. Predicting both north and south swell activity right around the 38Th parallel.

Will North Korea have an economic boom when they open their borders exposing the next JBay? Will Kim Jong Il's kid surf? Can you surf in a Hazmat Wetsuit? stay tuned