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Ruthless..The Autobiography.... Breakfast with Jerry Heller

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:55:11 -0600

Wait, Go put in NWA -"Straight Outta Compton" right now.

Ruthless.
The Grimy autobiography of the beginnings of NWA and Gangsta RAP!

I had a chance to sit down with Jerry at breakfast today near his second home by the beach in Oceanside, Ca. This is a very interesting autobiography from Jerry Heller himself.

Estate LA X Mt. Baldy Collabo Results in Shattered Ulna!

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:59:11 -0700

Date: 1/7/08
LOCATION: Mt. Baldy, CA

Time: Approx. 8:30 am PST
Words & Photos: Gary Hansen
Herb: Strawberry Cough

Reminesce over Boards

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:57:35 -0700

Man. I was just in the closet and boy do I miss some of the days on some of these rides.

Oh the old Unity's

There was the homeade split tail at Berthoud.

BANNER SPACE on SNOWBORD-MAG.com AVAILABLE

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:51:57 -0700

It is holiday time, and WWW.SNOWBOARD-MAG.COM is busier than ever! That means little Johnny and his mom are searching the internet for their new boards and all else snowboarding for Christmas.

There are a few Banner positions still available, but they are going fast.

Take advantage of the qualified web traffic here and tap in to the community!.

2 Live Crew Founder Takes Media company public to NASDAQ

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:53:08 -0700

Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell Takes Company Public On NASDAQ

You may remember songs like... "Throw that D", or "Me so Horny", or even "We want some P@SSY", Well, Luke is singing a different tune now....

Luther Campbell today announced the creation of the Luke Entertainment Group www.lukeentertainmentgroup.com, a multi-media company that will be operated on the NASDAQ pink sheets symbol (LKEN). Shares will start trading beginning in the month of December. Luther Campbell, a long time music industry veteran and leader of the popular 80’s and 90’s group 2 Live Crew will be the first Hip Hop artist to take a company Public and will serve as Chief Creative Officer. The Luke Entertainment Group will offer consumers video tones, downloadable web content to integrate the existing Luther Campbell brand. Additionally, the Company will have a sports marketing division which will manage the careers of professional athletes as well as a music division which will offer independent artist an opportunity to build their fan base.

This Bail is so Gnarly!

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:15:48 -0700

Poor Euro dude.

Always someone has to Ragdoll & starfish to death.

Snowboard Magazine Respects LIVING PROOF MAGAZINE's Varsity Edition Release!

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:54:24 -0700

Big ups to our freind "Slick Nik" and crew over there at 215 for reppin' Philly with the newest..

LIVING PROOF "Varsity Edition" magazine out now and available free..

This sophomore release from 215 spotlights the relationship between Hip-Hop and snowboarding and explains why it ain't goin away. It also showcases Photography selections from Dean "Blott0" Gray!

Read the real fledge pro-model stories with interviews and dialogues with Chuck Taylor, Stan Smith, and Jack Purcell and get the inside money on Athletes and early shoe deals. Check out the Eddie Wall feature article.."Not just another brick in the Wall" as well while its on your desktop.

SNOWBOARD is a deep meditation!

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:13:20 -0700

Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to get people to stop war activity and exist in peace while also moving forward and advancing still culturally?

Pakistan is a nuclear bomb with a slowly lit fuse..

Nationally we struggle with economics.. Good & services are not getting cheaper. Canada's Dollar has eclipsed the US Dollar. Pow trips to BC will be more loot this year than ever.. Man I got to go contemplate in a dis'ya time mon.. upful thinkin -seen. Positive.

In this crucial time give thanks for what we have and for all things always.

It is a great thing to work in the industry we do and enjoy positive communication.

Online Videos by Veoh.com

Some of you may think we sit in a circle and Scheme up ways to take over the Snowboard Media.... Maybe we do....but more or less we are just a reflection, a time capsule of what our society is at this time.

This is a movie from 1978 in Jamaica before rap music and sampling and when times were a bit different. Pre gangsta rap and circa " The Rockers Era" where all modern Reggae music stems from.... Channel 1 studio Kingston Jamaica.

It is a time warp mon. check it.

Old BMW's Rule

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:26:45 -0600

Drago wanted me to post pics of my new "used" BMW
Its a 1994 BMW 525i with the M50 vanos variable valve timing motor.

It didnt hurt that it only cost a couple gees!!

Super smooth power and a great touring sedan.
This car is bone stock and gets 24 MPG on the Hwy.

NOw for the older one//...

This is the trusty 1985 325 IE with a lot of happy miles on it.

96 Degrees in the shade.... Real Hot...in the shade!

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:16:35 -0600

This week I had a chance to visit my family in the gulf of Florida.
Man coming from California, People are very different here.

It had been about three years since I have seen my parents so I made the trek out to pay respect to my pops, play some golf, relax, and oh yeah- get some work done too....!

Honda US OPEN of Surf Huntington Beach presented by O'neill

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:35:17 -0600

Last Week I went up to HB to check out some action from the US Open of surf.

This 5 day festival has grown to huge status in the past few years with tons of shit going on every day from bikini contests, to Pro Vert skateboarding at the renound Soul Bowl, For Surfers, WCT points are awarded to the surfers on this tour so it's a must stop for ASP surfers that want to gain traction on the Championship Tour.

Lots of peeps were out to enjoy the sun and it was perfect weather out for the duration!

Here are some pictures from Last Friday in HB . Thanks to all the hospitality from the Crew at IMG who put on an excellent event.

Summer is coming!

Fri, 11 May 2007 21:32:52 -0600

I am so sick of sitting in front of the computer.
but work is work --so i am vicariuosly going to go to some places I havent been .... virtually thru this blog...
Horseshoe Bowl

Drainpipes

Hospitals

Westlife Distribution supports Mammoths park crew!

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:43:37 -0600

Well, Lucky and I made the trek up to Mammoth last night. we awoke to bluebird skies and 55 degrees at 9:00 am. Stoked to go check emails and get up on the hill for a few slashers!
Mammoth still has an insane park setup and Super Duper slush tube for all that make the journey.
Tropical Weather in Mammoth may change to snow by Tuesday.

We came up to bro down and also hang out with Mike West, Kristin Cusic, and the entire Sepia/ 686 crew for their annual Park staff appreciation party tonite at Whiskey creek.

This is a great time for the park staff as The crew at Sepia and 686 kick down a sick goody bag and party Saturday March 24rth at Whiskey Crisneek!

Weather is Weird!!

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:55:24 -0600

Abnormally hot and humid.

The Ocean hovers around 76 degrees in San Diego.

It.s 88 degrees and raining.

Feels more like Florida than Southern CaL>.
Anyone else have a weird hot humid weather pattern??
BEsides Lance Bass's ass!!!!

SNOOP Seen in San Diego..!

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:42:14 -0600

Yo, I got the pleasure to hang out with Snoop Dogg the other day at the OMni!

He has been recording at the" The Chuch" and working with Nate Dogg and cousin Warren G on the new 213 Gangsta sheez!!

Blunted as always!!

Super G.

Check the fitter yo!!