Rad… VIA – AUTO GUIDE Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show Continuing with a look at some of the “themed” pickup trucks on display at this year’s SEMA show, we bring you the Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma. This one, as you might imagine was done in conjunction with famed surfing company … Continue reading Toyota Oakley Surf Tacoma Debuts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show
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AMAZING PHOTO: Humpbacks give kayaker a close up encounter off Seabright
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Humpbacks give kayaker a close-up encounter off Seabright Local photographer Paul Schraub, while on assignment for the Santa Cruz County Convention and Visitors Council, captured this photo of spy hopping whales in the Monterey Bay on Tuesday. (Paul Schraub/Santa Cruz County CVC) SANTA CRUZ — While working on a marketing … Continue reading AMAZING PHOTO: Humpbacks give kayaker a close up encounter off Seabright
VIDEO: Italian Surfboard Designer Destroys Aston Martin
VIA – WORLD CAR FANS Italian surfer-dude destroys an Aston Martin Rapide More Windsurfing Videos Surfboard designer ‘accidentally’ turns off the stability program and loses control of the car on an Italian highway This is a video of Italian surfboard designer Roberto Ricci crashing an Aston Martin Rapide on an Italian highway. Luckily both Ricci … Continue reading VIDEO: Italian Surfboard Designer Destroys Aston Martin
New Zealand: Surf's up at the Mount Maunganui despite oil spill
VIA – STUFF NZ Surf’s up at the Mount MICHAEL FORBES AND MICHELLE COOKE Photo: BRUCE MERCER/Fairfax NZ – Salvage vessel Awanuia pumping oil from the Rena. Beachgoers are in two minds about dipping their toes in the oil-stained waters of Mt Maunganui, despite it being declared fit for swimming. Maritime New Zealand clarified its … Continue reading New Zealand: Surf's up at the Mount Maunganui despite oil spill
South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
VIA HUFF POST South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude 10/21/11 10:11 PM ET NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — A strong earthquake struck far off the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.6 quake struck at 5:57 a.m. (1757 GMT … Continue reading South Pacific Earthquake Has 7.6 Magnitude
Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
VIA – GOOGLE NEWS / AFP Celebrities donate items for Wheldon auction (AFP) – 6 hours ago INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Celebrities from across American sports and Hollywood have donated items for an auction to benefit the family of the late Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, IndyCar announced on Friday. The 33-year-old Englishman, who won his … Continue reading Kelly Slater & Other Celebrities Donate Items for Indianapolis 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
Something very cute about this lil dude… VIA – SCIENTIFIC AMERICA Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures Researchers report that the shark’s single eye is made of functional optical tissue, so it’s not a fake By Stephanie Pappas and LiveScience | October 21, 2011 In this world of Photoshop and online scams, it pays … Continue reading Cyclops Shark Joins Ranks of Cryptic Creatures
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VIDEO: Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened
21″ deep, holy… VIA – WTSP Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened 11:25 PM, Sep 25, 2011 Written by Althea Paul ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. – The victim of a shark attack is in fair condition, recovering in an area hospital Sunday night. A friend said Charles Wickersham lost about … Continue reading VIDEO: Bay area man recovering from shark bite, friend describes what happened
'Wrong' Shark Caught in Primorye
KILL ALL THE SHARKS…woops that one doesn’t attack people… VIA – MOSCOW TIMES ‘Wrong’ Shark Caught in Primorye 13 September 2011 The Moscow Times Shark hunters in the Far East reported nabbing the beast behind a string of attacks in the region last month, RIA-Novosti said Monday. But scientists said the captured 2.5-meter-long shark is … Continue reading 'Wrong' Shark Caught in Primorye
Rhiannon Hull's sacrifice to save son an inspiration
VIA – PRESS DEMOCRAT Rhiannon Hull’s sacrifice to save son an inspiration By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 4:08 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:26 p.m. She gave her last ounce of strength to save her child and then slipped beneath the waves, a testament … Continue reading Rhiannon Hull's sacrifice to save son an inspiration
Fishing show host killed in small plane crash
Yes to renewables, no to oil drilling in Canaries. We have the power.
EU nations back shark finning ban
VIA – SL TRIB EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban
Seattle Judge won't halt anti-whaling group's activities
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