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In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.
How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland
In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.
n.pr
I love surf history. Even more when I get to share statement on behalf of the Surf Industry Members Association.
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Expect a military strike on Venezuela right before the vote in Congress to release the Epstein files.
#DontLookEp
#DontLookEp
Do we know if Trump is melting down? He can’t get revenge on Epstein, he’s dead. He can’t get revenge on Maxwell, she’ll talk. He must be jumping out of his skin
several bottles of ketchup are lined up on a table
ALT: several bottles of ketchup are lined up on a table
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Expect a military strike on Venezuela right before the vote in Congress to release the Epstein files.
#DontLookEp
#DontLookEp
The Epstein story gets a something that is tearing at the heart of the electorate: elite impunity. The idea that wealthy and powerful people can do terrible things *at scale* and face no consequences for them. Whatever political party actually stops it could rule the country for a generation.
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Only two possible outcomes:
1. They give him the win and he implements more tariffs
2. He loses and uses other means to keep tariffs in place and implement more.
We all still lose.
1. They give him the win and he implements more tariffs
2. He loses and uses other means to keep tariffs in place and implement more.
We all still lose.
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump claiming so much power from a Carter-era law.
The Supreme Court wants to know: Are Trump's tariffs too big for the president to decide alone?
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump claiming so much power from a Carter-era law.
www.businessinsider.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Only two possible outcomes:
1. They give him the win and he implements more tariffs
2. He loses and uses other means to keep tariffs in place and implement more.
We all still lose.
1. They give him the win and he implements more tariffs
2. He loses and uses other means to keep tariffs in place and implement more.
We all still lose.
Many sports risk pricing out fans.
Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets. n.pr/4hb5owm
'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Many sports risk pricing out fans.
By the numbers, what’s at stake?
- For the more than 20 million people who get coverage on the ACA marketplace, average net premium payments could more than double.
- 658,000 federal workers won’t get paid thanks to the shutdown,
- For the more than 20 million people who get coverage on the ACA marketplace, average net premium payments could more than double.
- 658,000 federal workers won’t get paid thanks to the shutdown,
In his own words: the President is responsible for the shutdown.
October 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
By the numbers, what’s at stake?
- For the more than 20 million people who get coverage on the ACA marketplace, average net premium payments could more than double.
- 658,000 federal workers won’t get paid thanks to the shutdown,
- For the more than 20 million people who get coverage on the ACA marketplace, average net premium payments could more than double.
- 658,000 federal workers won’t get paid thanks to the shutdown,
Wall St loves Authoritarians
October 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Wall St loves Authoritarians
What would Jesus do?…
Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
For the crime of … complaining about government policy.
Core 1A speech.
With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.
Here’s video of the incident
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
What would Jesus do?…
Dems, here’s your sign to hold the line!
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Dems, here’s your sign to hold the line!
The playbook: lie, cheat and steal. Repeat.
Elon Musk ripped up the traditional playbook for managing companies. A16z cofounder Marc Andreessen said other CEOs should follow suit.
Marc Andreessen says more founders need to read 'the Elon playbook'
Elon Musk ripped up the traditional playbook for managing companies. A16z cofounder Marc Andreessen said other CEOs should follow suit.
www.businessinsider.com
October 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The playbook: lie, cheat and steal. Repeat.
Of course he likes it. It stifles competition.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Trump's $100K H-1B fee is "a great start" but warned the high cost may have consequences.
Jensen Huang says Trump's H-1B change is 'a great start' — but the $100K price tag for new visas is too high
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Trump's $100K H-1B fee is "a great start" but warned the high cost may have consequences.
www.businessinsider.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Of course he likes it. It stifles competition.
Are we having fun yet? Smart of NPR to call it what it is - an import tax.
President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks
President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
n.pr
September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Are we having fun yet? Smart of NPR to call it what it is - an import tax.
A right of passage no more.
A man in Houston was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was playing a “ding dong ditch” prank, the authorities said on Tuesday.
Houston Man Is Charged With Murder in ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ Shooting
The man, facing a murder charge, is accused of firing at an 11-year-old boy who rang a doorbell and ran away as part of a prank, the police said.
nyti.ms
September 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A right of passage no more.
I love surf history. Even more when I get to share statement on behalf of the Surf Industry Members Association.
🤙
🤙
In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.
How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland
In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.
n.pr
August 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I love surf history. Even more when I get to share statement on behalf of the Surf Industry Members Association.
🤙
🤙
Wall St loves authoritarians.
August 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Wall St loves authoritarians.
It’s not a matter of “if” any more but “when” you’ll be impacted directly by this administration.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/u...
‘It’s like one day everyone left’: How immigration crackdowns are starting to reshape America | CNN
Across the country, more immigrants are slipping into the shadows. There can be unexpected ripple effects.
www.cnn.com
August 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s not a matter of “if” any more but “when” you’ll be impacted directly by this administration.
www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/24/u...
THIS!
Trump wants to get rid of mail-in ballots so he can intimidate voters with federal troops stationed at the polling stations.
Hard to scare people who can just quietly mail in their votes.
Protect mail-in voting at all cost.
Hard to scare people who can just quietly mail in their votes.
Protect mail-in voting at all cost.
August 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
THIS!
Besides surfing, one of my favorite things is hitting up local farmers markets. Every Sunday’s my chance to support small farmers and local businesses.
It was awesome seeing so many young people out there soaking up what makes a community special.
It was awesome seeing so many young people out there soaking up what makes a community special.
August 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Besides surfing, one of my favorite things is hitting up local farmers markets. Every Sunday’s my chance to support small farmers and local businesses.
It was awesome seeing so many young people out there soaking up what makes a community special.
It was awesome seeing so many young people out there soaking up what makes a community special.
This sucks big time!
July 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This sucks big time!
Missed this mornings National Retail Federation back-to-school consumer trends briefing? Don't sweat it, here’s my TL;DR recap for you!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nrf-20...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nrf-20...
NRF 2025 Back-to-School Consumer Trends Recap
For those who didn’t catch the recent National Retail Federation back-to-school briefing, here’s a quick recap. The session covered what to expect this season, including fresh consumer data and the im...
www.linkedin.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Missed this mornings National Retail Federation back-to-school consumer trends briefing? Don't sweat it, here’s my TL;DR recap for you!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nrf-20...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/nrf-20...
Surfrider's annual Beach Cleanup Report highlights the organization's national beach cleanup efforts and reveals the items most often collected, exposing the growing threat that rampant plastic pollution poses to both our ocean and human health.
surfindustry.org/blogs/indust...
surfindustry.org/blogs/indust...
July 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Surfrider's annual Beach Cleanup Report highlights the organization's national beach cleanup efforts and reveals the items most often collected, exposing the growing threat that rampant plastic pollution poses to both our ocean and human health.
surfindustry.org/blogs/indust...
surfindustry.org/blogs/indust...
Shitty, shitty, bang, bang…
Fans of fireworks may face higher prices this Fourth of July. That's because most fireworks are made in China and importers now have to pay tariffs of at least 30%.
Less bang for your buck: Even the July 4 fireworks may be hit by tariffs this year
Fans of fireworks may face higher prices this Fourth of July. That's because most fireworks are made in China and importers now have to pay tariffs of at least 30%.
n.pr
July 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Shitty, shitty, bang, bang…
All you can eat TACO Truck!
June 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
All you can eat TACO Truck!
Tired of politics?
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Experience Tavarua - Win the Surf Trip of a Lifetime for Two and Help Save the Ocean!
www.tapkat.org/sima-environ...
June 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Tired of politics?
Experience Tavarua - Win the Surf Trip of a Lifetime for Two and Help Save the Ocean!
www.tapkat.org/sima-environ...
Experience Tavarua - Win the Surf Trip of a Lifetime for Two and Help Save the Ocean!
www.tapkat.org/sima-environ...