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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 →

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Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California

VIA – YAHOO   Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network    On March 28, 2012 surfers and fans alike will converge on the picturesque shores of Huntington Beach, California, for the start of the Vans Pier Classic. This year’s event will be presented by … Continue reading Vans Pier Classic Starts March 28, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California →

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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 →

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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 →

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MARINA DEL REY: Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory #SurfReport

VIA – MARINA DEL REY PATCH:   Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory   Big waves and rip currents will present a danger this morning. By Brooke Wirtschafter 8:56 am   The National Weather Service has put a high surf advisory into effect until 11 am today. High surf will continue to affect west to northwest … Continue reading MARINA DEL REY: Coastal Hazard: High Surf Advisory #SurfReport →

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STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC

I love the California liberals with their “don’t offend anyone by offending everyone, get nothing worthwhile done,” mentality…         VIA – UT NEWS   STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC   Written by Logan Jenkins 12:01 a.m., March 19, 2012 Updated 3:39 p.m. , March 18, 2012 … Continue reading STATE AG RULING ON THE SURFING MADONNA RIDES WAVE OF ILLOGIC →

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Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer

VIA- GMA NETWORK Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer March 16, 2012 1:10pm Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mourned the death of a kababayan who was based in Dubai but died in a kite-surfing incident while on vacation in the United States. Condolences poured in for Dante Torres, including on his Facebook … Continue reading Pinoys in UAE mourn death of kite-surfer →

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Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral

VIA – SANTA MARIA TIMES hour ago • By April Charlton / Senior Staff Writer / [email protected] When one Pismo Beach family turned to social media earlier this month in an effort to locate a missing surfboard, they never expected the outpouring of support they would receive. Todd Everett’s longboard turned up missing after a … Continue reading Pismo family using social media in search for missing surfboard – Facebook post has gone viral →

Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego

VIA – IMPERIAL BEACH PATCH   Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego   An eclectic crew of surfing legends, shapers, and historians from Coronado and Southern California attended the weekend reception for the show, which continues through March. By Serge Dedina 5:45 am   Coronado surfing historian John Elwell with the Simmons surfboards from his … Continue reading Surf Exhibit Opens in San Diego →