Skateboarding in Moccasins

It is possible. Here’s proof:

Skateboarding in 1901 Maui Driving Shoes/Moccasins from Nordstrom from Cameron Newland on Vimeo.

Shoe performance while skateboarding: Acceptable.

I’m wearing the 1901 Driving Shoe in Brown available at Nordstrom.com for $89.95.

Lil’ Wayne – Green & Yellow (F*** The Steelers!)

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Because nobody likes the Pittsburgh Steelers. GO PACKERS!

Preppy Overload

I wonder if Facebook somehow knows I went sailing this weekend.

Michael Jackson: Alien vs. Predator

Purple drank, skateboarding Ewoks, and Michael Jackson as the venerable Predator (from Alien vs. Predator). Awesome.

Via Goods.

DB Longboards

No doubt inspired by Amazon.com’s famous Three Wolf Moon tee, DB Longboards has launched the Wolf Prowler for this season’s collection:

Maybe the coolest skateboard graphics I’ve seen this year.

Yesterday, I got a new Hello Kitty Skateboard. Here’s a shot of David Cantu holding it:

I’m pretty psyched about it.

Errol Knight and his signature move, the Baby Beerbong.

Years ago, Errol Knight, the once-celebrated star of Gonzaga’s talented basketball program, got into the habit of calling a good friend of mine (who attended Gonzaga at the time) “nigga”. My friend was and is very white. Errol didn’t know my friend’s name; my friend was instantly recognized by Knight each time, and greeted in the same fashion; “ay nigga,” “ay, what up, nigga!”, and so on.

On one memorable occasion, Errol Knight carried his newborn baby into a wild drinking party that was held off-campus. He quickly spotted and approached my friend, and said “Hey nigga, hold my baby,” as he took a monstrous beerbong pull, and then proceeded to take his baby back from my friend.

I just thought I should share that with you, because it is so horrible, irresponsible, and hilarious that I find it impossible not to share with someone. It’s a story that seems so fantastic that one would prefer to assume it never happened. But it did.

Here’s to Errol Knight, my hero.

The Taiwanese Eat Labradors!

And you thought Taipei 101 was imposing! Just look at what’s on the menu!:

Hot Babes On Center Court

Daniel Hamermesh:

Fox News reports that during the early rounds at Wimbledon, a lot of second-level, but good-looking female tennis players have been on Center Court, while some of the stars have been relegated to side courts.

An event organizer noted, “It’s not a coincidence that those (on Center Court) are attractive.”

Not at all. The price of TV rights is based on viewership, so the sponsors want to maximize it: “Our preference would always be a Brit or a babe, as this always delivers high viewing figures.”

“Pretty Players, Please” at NYT Freakonomics Blog

Mike DeGrow in T.C. MixTape Vol: 9 Fantasy Factory/The Berrics

My buddy Mike DeGrow (from TheRock a.k.a. Bainbridge Island) appears in this skate video with Josh Kalis, Stevie Williams, and Rob Dyrdek (who I’ve met previously in Paris on the Gumball3000 Rally in 2004). Mike has a pretty long part (from 3:25 to 4:08, approx.) that showcases his effortless grinds and flip-tricks (there’s even a kickflip to frontside 50-50 on a declining ledge thrown in there). Check it out:

A Gentleman Attends a Red Sox Game

When a gentleman is to attend a Red Sox game, it is only fitting that he imbibe gratuitous amounts of hearty spirits beforehand, so as to maintain a jolly demeanor with which to entertain his fellow sporting enthusiasts:

In the style of TheFoggyMonocle.

A Winning Strategy

Big Buck Hunter is taking over my country.

It seems that every night of the week, somewhere, there’s a bar that’s hosting a Big Buck Hunter tournament.

A novel idea for Democrat political strategists: hold a Big Buck Hunter: Safari Edition Tourney at every bar in America on election day, and guarantee Dem victory.

NBA Europe

The first thing you think of when you see this photo is “Wow, Michelle Obama could easily dunk on the Duke of Edinburgh in one-on-one hoops.”

She makes him look like a midget.

Twitter’s Power

If you haven’t yet embraced Twitter or felt its power, I strongly recommend you join.

The technology gives you an omniscient voice, a way in instantly and effortlessly broadcast your thoughts to people you know, and people you don’t. I’ll provide you with two examples of ways it can assist you.

Harness the varied knowledge of the collective

I found myself walking through an unfamiliar neighborhood and I wanted something warm to drink. Google wasn’t helpful — I could’ve used Yelp on my mobile phone, but wanted a more personal recommendation. I fired up the Twitter client on my Motorola Q9c and tweeted “Any ideas for a coffee shop on top of Queen Anne Hill?”. Within 3 minutes, I had 3 recommendations, including the place that I ended up going to, El Diablo, where I enjoyed a fantastic Mexican hot cocoa. By asking my Twitter contacts, I harnessed their individual knowledge and made it my own. Those who felt compelled to make a recommendation were those armed with the most suitable knowledge on the subject. Efficient and effective.

Make yourself heard and advance your cause

Whether your cause is saving the world, growing your business, or finding a last-minute lunch date in Manhattan, Twitter allows you to effectively find others who can turn your idea into reality. G. Martin Bingisser, a world-class athlete who dabbles in tax law, happened upon the idea to start a non-profit organization to support Olympic athletes in their training. Once the organization’s website was up and running, he Tweeted:

Our non-profit’s webpage is now online: http://www.evergreenathletic.org/…

Within 15 minutes, he’d already received a small donation, 100% prompted by his Tweet. He didn’t have to make a phonecall or schedule/attend a meeting. All he did was type a few characters.

What can Twitter do for you?

P.S.

You can follow me on Twitter here.

Boycott Kelloggs

Kellogg’s decision to cut Michael Phelps’ endorsement deal has got people very angry:

“Kellogg’s had no problem signing up Phelps when he had a conviction for drunk driving, an illegal act that could actually have killed someone,” said Rob Kampia, the group’s executive director. “To drop him for choosing to relax with a substance that’s safer than beer is an outrage, and it sends a dangerous message to young people.”

-Marijuana Policy Project

Our sitting President has partaken in this same drug as well — does that mean we should impeach him?

Pot activists rip Kellogg Co. for dropping Phelps – USA Today

Michael Phelps Is ‘Stony The Tiger’

It’s GRRRRRRRRR-EAT!

According to the cereal company:

…Phelps’s behavior—caught on camera and published Sunday in a British tabloid—is “not consistent with the image of Kellogg.”

This would be the same company that for decades has been encouraging children to start the day by inhaling sugar by the spoonful.

Yes, it would be a shame to see a 14-time gold medalist’s bong hit tarnish the company’s image.

Kellogg Drops Phelps – Reason