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Chief Digital Officer

Definitely things are changing fast and much more in this digital age in which we live. In the management structure of a traditional company, we find that the most common chain of command is structured by the positions of the CEO, CFO and CTO. However we can find now the relatively new term known as CDO: Chief Digital Officer (Don’t look for it at the Wiki yet…).

World Champion Andy Irons Passes Away

Official Irons Family Statement:
The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii’s Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion.

Irons, 32, withdrew from a professional surfing event in Puerto Rico last weekend due to illness, and passed away during a layover en-route to his home in Kauai, Hawaii. He had reportedly been battling with Dengue Fever, a viral disease.

At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support, and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

Pictured:Andy Irons (HAW), 32, former three-time ASP World Champion, passed away from illness-related complications while en route back to Kauai.
Credit:© ASP / CESTARI

To Shoot an Elephant

The world is so fucked up. All kinds of things are happening meanwhile you enjoy your ice cream under the sun form your “first world” city. But one thing is quite clear, some people is moving and doing things to show the others what is going on in places all over the world. This time director’s Alberto Arce & Mohammad Rujailah (the fixer) have created a documentary that will tell a lot. The film can be seen completely online so if you wanna learn more about what is going on at the Gaza Strip go to their website.

The context.

“Gaza Strip has been under siege since June 2007, when Israel declared it an “enemy entity”. A group of international activists organized a siege-breaking movement, the Free Gaza movement. Thanks to their efforts, and despite the Israeli ban on foreign correspondents and humanitarian aid workers to cover and witness operation “Cast Lead” on the ground, a group of international volunteers: self organised members of the International Solidarity Movement were present in Gaza when the bombing started on December, 27th 2009. Together with two international correspondents from Al Jazeera International (Ayman Mohyeldin and Sherine Tadros), they were the only foreigners who managed to write, film and report for several radio stations what was happening inside the besieged Palestinian strip.

Soul reciclable surf by timberlinesurf.com

Yes, maybe your soul is also recyclable… And for sure surfboards too. There are a few guys setting the standards for the new era of wood boards. Definitely my next board will be one of this ones.  I leave you guys with this site so you can go and take a look to what is been done and maybe also to start buying wood boards! And by the way enjoy the movie! It’s a production from Branden Aroyan you can also check his site!