Category Archives: Commentary

The Original "Big Kahuna" & Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies in N.Y. at 88

VIA – FOX NEWS Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies in N.Y. at 88 Published September 10, 2011 | Associated Press Cliff Robertson, the handsome movie actor who played John F. Kennedy in “PT-109,” won an Oscar for “Charly” and was famously victimized in a 1977 Hollywood forgery scandal, died Saturday. He was 88. His secretary … Continue reading The Original "Big Kahuna" & Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies in N.Y. at 88

ENCINITAS, CARDIFF, LEUCADIA: Surf Report & Forecast for September 10-11 #SurfReport

VIA – ENCINITAS PATCH Surf Report & Forecast for September 10-11 Fair conditions, knee-waist high, but consider sewage spill and red tide. By Judd Handler 11:00am Encinitas surfers: think twice before you paddle out today for two reasons. First, the massive power failure led to a sewage spill. Beaches from La Jolla to Solana Beach … Continue reading ENCINITAS, CARDIFF, LEUCADIA: Surf Report & Forecast for September 10-11 #SurfReport

Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee

VIA – MEDIA AL Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee Published: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 6:40 AM Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 7:57 AM By Ben Raines, Press-Register MOBILE, Alabama — A fresh crop of tarballs could be seen rolling in the surf along the barrier islands of Alabama … Continue reading Fresh tarballs wash up on Gulf Coast shores after Tropical Storm Lee

Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic

VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic by Andrew Asch, Retail Editor September 09, 2011 Surf and skate retailers are optimistic post-recession, but the future is hazy. Call it the moment after the wipeout. Surf retailers have been seeing their sales rebound after several years of tough business during the economic … Continue reading Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic

Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport

VIA – INDEPENDENT Hurricane to pummel country 160kmh winds and heavy rain expected By Alistair Grant and Allison Bray Saturday September 10 2011 IRELAND will be pummelled by Hurricane Katia from tomorrow night as forecasters warned of winds up to 160kmh causing building damage, coastal flooding, uprooted trees and transport chaos. Met Eireann was last … Continue reading Hurricane Katia to pummel Ireland #SurfReport

Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier Read more: Dana Point Times – Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier

VIA – DANA POINT TIMES Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier by Andrea Swayne Sep 09, 2011 These reader submitted photos were taken at the San Clemente Pier last week during the big swell sent our way by a storm in New Zealand. High surf brough waves in the 15- to 20-foot … Continue reading Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier Read more: Dana Point Times – Big End of Summer Swell at San Clemente Pier

Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation

These officers are completely out of line, fing fascists… VIA – SEA COASTLINE Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation Subsequent charges followed; trial date is Oct. 19 By North Hampton police say driver pulled over for surfboard violation [email protected] September 09, 2011 2:00 AM NORTH HAMPTON — A Hampton surfer spent Labor Day hanging ten … Continue reading Police: Driver stopped for surfboard violation