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Male Model and Surfer Arrested in Dominican Republic for Selling ‘Cigar-Sized’ Joints

VIA – HISPANICALLY SPEAKING NEWS Male Model and Surfer Arrested in Dominican Republic for Selling ‘Cigar-Sized’ Joints Published at 3:35 pm, November 1, 2011 Dominican Republic authorities are reporting that Richard Michael Spelman, a California surf instructor and male model can be detained for a year without bail, while prosecutors prepare a drug trafficking case … Continue reading Male Model and Surfer Arrested in Dominican Republic for Selling ‘Cigar-Sized’ Joints →

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Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm #SurfReport

VIA – NBC MIAMI Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm Hurricane watch issued for Yucatan Peninsula as storm moves slowly through Caribbean By Shiri Spear and Brian Hamacher | Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011 | Updated 11:20 AM EDT Hurricane Rina as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Hurricane Rina continued to strengthen Tuesday morning, becoming a Category … Continue reading Hurricane Rina Becomes Category 2 Storm #SurfReport →

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Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport

VIA – TRUST.ORG Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October. 25 Oct 2011 03:42 Source: Content partner // Tropical Storm Risk Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October.Data supplied by theUS National Hurricane … Continue reading Hurricane Rina is forecast to strike Mexico as an intense hurricane at about 08:00 GMT on 27 October #SurfReport →

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Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures

Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures →

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SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border

There is some really good info in this article… VIA – CAMP PENDLETON PATCH Surf and Travel in Baja California What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border. n 2007, violent assaults and robberies experienced by American surfers and off-road enthusiasts in Baja California rocked the avid Baja … Continue reading SURF GUIDE: Surf and Travel in Baja California – What you need to know to stay safe and have fun south of the border →

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MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY)

Is this the cutest dolphin in the world??? VIA – GLOBAL ANIMAL Photo: SOS Rescate’s Richard Tesore feeding the baby La Plata river dolphin in Uruguay. Photo credit: Reuters 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY) October 18, 2011 (BABY DOLPHIN RESCUE) – A 7-day-old female La Plata river dolphin has been rescued on Uruguay’s … Continue reading MUST SEE PHOTOS!: 7-Day-Old Baby Dolphin Rescued In Uruguay (GALLERY) →

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The Pink Dolphins of Rio

VIA – JAPAN TIMES Photo: Magic moment: A young woman who lives beside the Rio Negro in Brazil’s Anavilhanas National Park, and regularly gives food to Pink River Dolphins, here gets close to one of the remarkable mammals that has become used to humans — offering visitors a stunning photo opportunity as a result. MARK … Continue reading The Pink Dolphins of Rio →

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USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship

VIA YAHOO   USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship →

Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport

VIA – BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo October 12, 2011, 5:58 AM EDT By Tony C. Dreibus (Updates with Jova moving inland from first paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Jova came ashore near Mexico’s Pacific resort of Manzanillo with winds of 85 miles (140 kilometers) per hour, the … Continue reading Hurricane Jova Moves Inland Near Mexico Resort of Manzanillo – #SurfReport →