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Autopsy: Chris Cahill dies of heroin overdose

Updated: October 10, 2011, 1:49 PM ET Cahill dies of heroin overdose By Elbert Chu ESPN.com When Dogtown surfer and original Z-Boy, Chris Cahill died in June, friends blamed cancer, but the real culprit was a deadly mix of cocaine and heroin. The toxicology report in the autopsy lists Cahill’s cause of death as “acute … Continue reading Autopsy: Chris Cahill dies of heroin overdose →

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Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo

VIA – CARLSBAD PATCH Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo Photo: George Gall of Plus One Surfboards at the Shape-off. Credit: Serge Dedina Surfers, board builders and artists come together to celebrate the surfboard at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. By Serge Dedina 10:45am Upon entering Exhibition Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds … Continue reading Art and Soul at the Sacred Craft Surf Expo →

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O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside

Tragic… VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside By SONYA QUICK / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER A 63-year-old Aliso Viejo man died Saturday morning while surfing in Oceanside, officials said. Charles Solon Todd Jr., a 63-year-old married man, was surfing at Surf Beach at 7:29 a.m. Saturday, according to the San … Continue reading O.C. man dies while surfing in Oceanside →

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Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M

VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M Friday, October 07, 2011 85.0°F By Star-Advertiser Staff Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton and his wife, professional volleyball player Gabrielle Reece, have sold their house on Maui for $2.4 million. The fully-furnished, 6,400-square-foot home is situated on a bluff in Haiku overlooking … Continue reading Hawaii: Laird Hamilton sells home near Peahi surf break for $2.4M →

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Surfer-musician Timmy Curran & others will perform to help a friend with cancer

VIA – VC STAR Tommy Curran and others to play at concert fundraiser for friend Surfer-musician Timmy Curran and others will perform to help a friend with cancer By Bill Locey Posted October 6, 2011 at 7:08 p.m. Contributed photo Surfer-musician Timmy Curran, front, will headline a concert on Saturday at Libbey Bowl in Ojai … Continue reading Surfer-musician Timmy Curran & others will perform to help a friend with cancer →

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Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side

VIA – MALIBU TIMES Photo: Anthony Friedkin’s photographic exhibit, “The Surfing Essay,” depicts the grittier side of the Southern California lifestyle. Above: “Clockwork Malibu: Rick Dano on PCH.” Left: “Skateboarder Nadas Kaupas in Venice, Calif.” Photos courtesy Anthony Friedkin from “The Surfing Essay” ‘The Surfing Essay’ depicts the dark side Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 … Continue reading Photography: ‘The Surfing Essay' depicts the dark side →

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VIDEO: "BoardRoom – Legends of Surfboard Shaping" Set For Big Screen Debut In 2012

VIa – SHOOT ONLINE “BoardRoom – Legends of Surfboard Shaping” Set For Big Screen Debut In 2012 Wrapping up 3 years of production, filmmakers Robert Jax and Markus Davids, are excited to share their film with the world Publicity Release Posted: October 05, 2011 18:00:05 EST Filmmakers Robert Jax and Markus Davids’ feature length doc … Continue reading VIDEO: "BoardRoom – Legends of Surfboard Shaping" Set For Big Screen Debut In 2012 →

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here… →