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Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay

VIA – NEWS 24   Surfers in collision in Jeffreys Bay 2012-03-26 11:17 Johannesburg – Three surfers collided, seriously injuring two of them, at Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, the NSRI said on Monday. We found a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old female both suffering injuries after reportedly colliding with a … Continue reading Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay

Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT   Oahu Surf Report   Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with  E- but mostly NE trades 15-25.  Scattered windward showers today.  Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets.  Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport

Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81

  VIA – LA TIMES   Larry Stevenson was an inveterate inventor. Among his creations: a battery-operated armpit cooler to help nervous salespeople avoid sweating, a saltwater-based hair spray and an easy-to-assemble prefabricated house that was used in disaster areas. (unknown / March 26, 2012) Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81   … Continue reading Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81

James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion

VIA – HUFF POST James Cameron’s Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion 03/25/12 11:21 PM ET AP HONOLULU — Hollywood icon James Cameron has completed his journey to Earth’s deepest point. The director of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and other films used a specially designed submarine to dive nearly seven miles. He spent time exploring and filming … Continue reading James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion

Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral

VIA – STANFORD Stanford marine biologists search for the world’s strongest coral   Stanford Report, March 19, 2012   Researchers are blogging about their expedition to the South Pacific, where they are studying why some corals survive the effects of climate change while others die. By Brooke Donald   Stanford marine biologist Stephen Palumbi describes … Continue reading Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral

Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80

VIA – HUFF POST Chaleo Yoovidhya Dies: Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80   Posted: 03/17/2012 8:50 am Updated: 03/17/2012 10:07 am The founder of the energy drink Red Bull has died, according to the Bangkok Post. Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Thai billionaire and the world’s 205th richest man, died at a hospital in Bankok … Continue reading Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80

Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore

VIA – HAWAII 24/7   Diver encounters great white shark off Kona shore   Posted on 4:04 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2012.   This is not the great white shark spotted by Mark Barville off the Kona shore, but this photograph does show the clear line between the dark grey body and milky white underbelly. … Continue reading Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore

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San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns by Andrea Swayne Aug 04, 2011 On July 24 San Clemente-based big wave surfer Rusty Long suffered 2nd degree burns over approximately 40 percent of his body while clearing debris on property he owns in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Long and … Continue reading San Clemente Big Wave Surfer Rusty Long Recovering from Burns – 40 percent of body burned