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Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time

VIA – AU.NEWS.YAHOO.COM Sam’s drifting The West Australian August 16, 2011, 11:00 am Sam Worthington has spoken about his role in the WA-filmed Drift for the first time. The Rockingham-raised actor, who will play a documentary maker who helps bring surfing culture into the mainstream, revealed during a press day for espionage thriller The Debt … Continue reading Sam Worthington talks about his new surfing movie 'Drift' for the first time →

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Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade

The original beach babe… VIA – SACRAMENTO BEE Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Published: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 – 12:38 pm Last Modified: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011 – 3:08 pm SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Actress Bo Derek won’t be ordering shark-fin soup anytime soon. She joined lawmakers at … Continue reading Bo Derek backs Calif. bill banning shark-fin trade →

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Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach

Check out all the legends in this photo!… VIA – EASY RIDER Sparky Hudson’s ‘60s surf crew (left to right, seated) Karen Kruse, John Teague, Hap Jacobs and Henry Ford. (Standing) Kenny Brown and his wife, Lance Carson, Bruce Ehlers, Abel Ybarra, Sparky Hudson, Bob Markland, Marie Case, Steve Wilkings, Kiki Folley, Bruce Herman, Griff … Continue reading Surfer Sparky Hudson returns to Hermosa Beach →

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ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook

Until next time!… VIA – NORTH COAST TIMES ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue By BARBARA HENRY [email protected] | Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 3:40 pm Cardiff’s “Kook” surfer statue returned to normal Monday morning after Encinitas city employees plucked off a huge sculpture of a pterodactyl —- made of fabric-and-PVC-pipe —- and carted … Continue reading ENCINITAS: City removes pterodactyl from surfer statue – Cardiff Kook →

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Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today)

He’s going to need a lot of practice to surf like Frosty… VIA – JUSTJARED Gerard Butler: Morning Coffee & Afternoon Surfing! Gerard Butler chats on his cellphone as he picks up a cup of coffee and the Los Angeles Times on Sunday morning (August 14) in Malibu, Calif. Later in the day, the 41-year-old … Continue reading Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today) →

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'Mavericks' still casting for roles in movie, filming starts Oct in Santa Cruz…

VIA – EXAMINER LOS ANGELES Fact based surfing film ‘Mavericks’ casting teen female for lead role Alan Baltes, LA Acting Auditions Examiner August 14, 2011 – Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. The feature film “Mavericks”, which tells the true story of legendary Santa Cruz big-wave surfer Jay Moriarity, is casting lead and supporting … Continue reading 'Mavericks' still casting for roles in movie, filming starts Oct in Santa Cruz… →

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'The Swell Life:' Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud @SurfersHealing

VIA – LAKE FOREST PATCH ‘The Swell Life:’ Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud The series about a San Juan Capistrano surfer running a camp for autistic children is a welcome respite from “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” By Rebecca Goddard 5:00am It is no secret I call the Real Housewives of Orange … Continue reading 'The Swell Life:' Reality TV to Make Orange County Proud @SurfersHealing →

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VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net

VIA – MSNBC   Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net →