All posts by Chris Nomad

Great white shark dazzles in stunning sunrise photo captured off African coast #Photography#Africa

VIA – NY DAILY NEWS Stunning sunrise images capture moment massive shark leaps from the waters off the coast of South Africa. Photograph used seal decoy to lure animal. Comments (9) CATERS NEWS Monday, September 23, 2013, 8:27 AM A great white shark bursts from the water near Seal Island, False Bay, South Africa. These … Continue reading Great white shark dazzles in stunning sunrise photo captured off African coast #Photography#Africa

Exxon Sonar Surveying Blamed For The Deaths Of 100 Whales Near Madagascar #Environment #BigOilSucks

VIA – HUFF POST   Agence France Presse  |  Posted: 09/26/2013 6:57 pm EDT   A noisy technology that blasts sounds below water to map the ocean for oil is being blamed for 100 melon headed whale deaths off Madagascar, experts said Thursday. An independent panel of scientists found that sonar surveying by ExxonMobil in … Continue reading Exxon Sonar Surveying Blamed For The Deaths Of 100 Whales Near Madagascar #Environment #BigOilSucks

Jack Johnson’s Good-Life Recipe #Music #Aloha #Art

VIA – MEN’S JOURNAL   By Rob Tannenbaum  Oct 2013 The Hawaiian singer on surfing with his fans, gardening at the recording studio, and wiping out in front of Kelly Slater.   Jack Johnson has an unusual relationship with his audience: When he’s on tour, fans often give him tips about local spots where he can … Continue reading Jack Johnson’s Good-Life Recipe #Music #Aloha #Art

The World’s First Surfboard Made from Mushrooms Is Almost Ready to Get Pitted #SurfReport #Aloha #Environment #Fungi

VIA – MOTHERBOARD By Mat McDermott Unless you’re riding a wooden surfboard, there’s no getting around the fact that the deck under your feet is probably an environmental nightmare. Sure, there are more environmentally friendly materials out there now than there were 15 years ago, but your board is still likely to be petrochemical-derived foam encased … Continue reading The World’s First Surfboard Made from Mushrooms Is Almost Ready to Get Pitted #SurfReport #Aloha #Environment #Fungi

The Second Lives of Surfboards: Lawrence O’Toole’s OTable Makes Busted Boards Look Better Than Ever #Art #Hawaii #Aloha #Surf

VIA – CORE77   Posted by erika rae  |  20 Sep 2013  | It seems strange that a region renowned for its surfing culture routinely sees old surfboards find their final resting place at the city dump. Architect and designer Lawrence O’Toole is giving new life to Kauai’s favorite pastime. O’Toole knew he was onto … Continue reading The Second Lives of Surfboards: Lawrence O’Toole’s OTable Makes Busted Boards Look Better Than Ever #Art #Hawaii #Aloha #Surf

Surfer bitten by a shark at Carlin Park in Jupiter #Florida #SurfReport #Stoked

this dude looks stoked!… VIA – WVPT Photo: Brandon Dugan suffers an apparent shark bite at Carlin Park. Photo Chris Burdine Posted: 09/22/2013 By: James Wieland Jupiter, Fla. – Rescuers were called to Carlin Park in Jupiter Saturday morning after reports a surfer was bitten by a shark. When they arrived, Brandon Dugan was out … Continue reading Surfer bitten by a shark at Carlin Park in Jupiter #Florida #SurfReport #Stoked

Jason Greenslate, Food Stamp Surfer, Responds To The Haters #Video #Sushi #Lobster #Bro#Bum

  VIA – HUFF POST Posted: 09/20/2013 5:29 pm EDT  |  Updated: 09/22/2013 2:38 pm EDT WASHINGTON — Jason Greenslate is America’s most famous food stamp recipient. Fox News profiled the 28-year-old San Diego resident in two August segments about America’s “food stamp binge.” The stories showed Greenslate buying sushi and lobster with a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Continue reading Jason Greenslate, Food Stamp Surfer, Responds To The Haters #Video #Sushi #Lobster #Bro#Bum