NOAA Officials attempt to “educate” big wave surfers on the ban against the life saving vehicles that assist the surfers. The vehicles are supposed to represent a “threat to wildlife”, even though other craft with the same engines are not banned. click here to watch video http://vimeo.com/35779682
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Why are fans paying medical bills for world-class skier Sarah Burke?
VIA – MSNBC Why are fans paying medical bills for world-class skier Sarah Burke? Competitors at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. adorned themselves with items in rememberance of Canadian skier Sarah Burke who died from injuries she sustained in a training accident in Park City, Utah in January. By Kari Huus, … Continue reading Why are fans paying medical bills for world-class skier Sarah Burke?
Sarah Burke’s Medical Expenses a Reminder of the Shortcomings of American Healthcare
VIA – YAHOO Sarah Burke’s Medical Expenses a Reminder of the Shortcomings of American Healthcare By Samantha Van Vleet, Yahoo! Contributor Network Jan 24, 7:24 pm EST Canadian X Games skier Sarah Burke passed away on January 19th following a training accident in Utah. Burke crashed, causing her vertebral … Continue reading Sarah Burke’s Medical Expenses a Reminder of the Shortcomings of American Healthcare
Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii’s Big Island
VIA – CARE2 Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii’s Big Island by Beth Buczynski January 30, 2012 6:07 pm The post-card perfect beaches of Hawaii’s Big Island will now be safer from toxic litter and costly waste thanks to recent decisions by the Hawaii County Council and Mayor Billy Kenoi. In late December, the Council approved a … Continue reading Plastic Bags Banned On Hawaii’s Big Island
Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
I saw this featured on NBC, what a story where everyone loses… VIA – UT SAN DIEGO Murder conviction stands in ‘Bird Rock Bandit’ case The state Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction Monday for one of the so-called Bird Rock Bandits who was charged with killing a La Jolla surfer nearly … Continue reading Murder conviction stands in 'Bird Rock Bandit' case VIA – @SacredCraftExpo
Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories
VIA – M. JACKSONVILLE Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories By Matt Soergel Daytona Beach’s Bill Hixon came to Neptune Beach in the spring of 1964 with 25 surfboards inside a panel truck. He leased a spot on First Street next to Red and … Continue reading Friends of First Coast surfer legend stir up waves of memories
Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach
VIA – CBS LA Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH (CBS) — Somali pirates are threatening to kill a surfing journalist from Manhattan Beach if Navy SEALs attempt to rescue him. Michael Scott Moore, who is researching for a book on piracy, was abducted 10 days ago by at least … Continue reading Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach
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Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year
Awesome! VIA – PR WEB Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year It is no secret that the surf community has battled the challenge of what to do with leftover polyurethane dust, which is the result of shaping a surfboard from a … Continue reading Surfboard Brands Reuse Foam Dust to Protect the Environment – Surf Community Aims to Recycle 250,000 Pounds in First Year
Near-drowned surfer given second chance
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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