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Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day

VIA – NC TIMES ‘Kook’ marks Labor Day Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 9:45 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue was found dressed as a construction worker holding an American flag Friday. The statue of a young surfer, which has been targeted by pranksters since it was installed in 2007, also had a sign under it … Continue reading Cardiff 'Kook' marks Labor Day →

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Leonardo DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill

VIA – TORONTO SUN DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill WENN.com First posted: Saturday, September 03, 2011 09:37 AM EDT | Updated: Saturday, September 03, 2011 09:42 AM EDT Leonardo DiCaprio is pleading with fans in California to back a bill banning the sale of shark fins in the state. The Hollywood star, a … Continue reading Leonardo DiCaprio urges Californians to back shark bill →

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Music: Beach Boys New Album Comes with Hobie Surfboard Price – $5999.99

VIA – SOUND SPIKE Beach Boys’ storied “Smile” recordings set for release Story by Suzanne Kayian SoundSpike Contributor Published September 2, 2011 04:01 PM The never-released follow-up to the Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” album will be released Nov. 1 — nearly 45 years after the planned original release date. “The Smile Sessions,” recorded in 1966-67, … Continue reading Music: Beach Boys New Album Comes with Hobie Surfboard Price – $5999.99 →

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VIDEO: Swimming With Sharks: Sightings Reported on Both U.S. Coasts #SurfReport

VIA – ABC NEWS video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Swimming With Sharks: Sightings Reported on Both U.S. Coasts By ABBIE BOUDREAU and ENJOLI FRANCIS Sept. 2, 2011 If you find yourself getting some end-of-summer rays at the beach this holiday weekend, keep your eyes peeled for iaws — the movie theater isn’t the only place … Continue reading VIDEO: Swimming With Sharks: Sightings Reported on Both U.S. Coasts #SurfReport →

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REGION: Carlsbad man's 'lucky' shark photo causes sensation

VIA – NC TIMES REGION: Carlsbad man’s ‘lucky’ shark photo causes sensation By CHRIS NICHOLS [email protected] | Posted: Friday, September 2, 2011 6:00 pm Carlsbad resident Gary Elliot said he had no idea a great white shark was swimming under the pod of surfers he photographed this week at Swami’s beach in Encinitas. He, like … Continue reading REGION: Carlsbad man's 'lucky' shark photo causes sensation →

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High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps entire Labor Day weekend OC #SurfReport

VIA – SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE NEWS NETWORK High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps for entire Labor Day weekend By City News Service, on September 2, 2011, at 4:16 pm The high surf this week forced the closure of two Orange County beaches today. Capistrano Beach’s parking lot at 35005 Beach Road … Continue reading High surf at 2 Orange County beaches causes closures today, perhaps entire Labor Day weekend OC #SurfReport →

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Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17

VIA – DAILY PILOT Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17 September 2, 2011 | 4:12 p.m. A memorial paddleout for Newport Beach surfboard crafter Robert Russell Brown, 63, has been moved to Sept. 17. Those who wish to remember Brown are asked to attend the memorial and paddleout at the Newport … Continue reading Memorial paddleout for famed surfboard shaper rescheduled to Sept. 17 →

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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… →