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Celebrity gossip, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Los Angeles, USA

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 →

Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Other, SF Bay Area, United States, USA

Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed!

Get em Dottie! VIA – REDDING BLOGS Klamath River whale update for 8-14-2011 Sunday, August 14, 2011 It has happened! A collision between a boat of onlookers and Mama (see photo). The “accident” was seen by everyone on the bridge and it’s not certain whether Mama was hurt. The boat quickly left, but to everyone’s … Continue reading Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed! →

Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, Humanity, Unique Products, United States, USA

Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees

VIA – THE TENNESSEAN Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees As test pilot, MTSU student works out bugs in robotic leg 2:55 AM, Aug. 14, 2011 Craig Hutto’s leg was mangled by a 6-foot-long bull shark with a stubborn streak. Not long before the attack, he’d heard about a Louisiana girl who died … Continue reading Shark bite victim becomes pioneer to serve amputees →

Asia, Commentary, Editorials, Humanity, Other, Surfing, surfing conditions, Surfing News, Surfing reports, World Wide

Typhoon Muifa Storms Across Asian Coastal Waters – 65 Foot Waves

VIA – EARTH WEEK Typhoon Muifa Storms Across Asian Coastal Waters August 12, 2011 Powerful Typhoon Muifa brought high winds, pounding surf and torrential rainfall to many parts of far eastern China and the Korean Peninsula, causing more than 10 fatalities over the weekend. North Korean media reports those deaths occurred as flash flooding destroyed … Continue reading Typhoon Muifa Storms Across Asian Coastal Waters – 65 Foot Waves →

Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, Humanity, Other, United States, USA

Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…

VIA – WNCT: Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet By: Jennifer Moore Published: August 11, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2011 – 11:13 PM BEAUFORT INLET, N.C. – A man bit by a shark out to sea will need surgery according to Morehead City authorities. Fire officials tell 9OYS the man was out fishing with … Continue reading Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit… →

Commentary, East Coast Surf Report, Editorials, Humanity, nj surf report, Stand Up Paddling, Surfing News, United States, USA

Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing

VIA – BLOOMBERG Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan By Eben Novy-Williams – Aug 12, 2011 12:00 AM ET Dan Jones wasn’t planning to wear a tie to work today. Instead, the managing director of mortgage sales and trading at Gleacher & Co. Securities was going to wear shorts and … Continue reading Wall Street Traders Stand Against Autism in Paddling Race Around Manhattan – Bloomberg @SurfersHealing →

Celebrity gossip, Commentary, Editorials, Europe, Humanity, Surf Fitness, World Wide

SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK Sir Richard Branson and Ronan Keating are taking on the ultimate challenge. They’re captaining a team to swim the gruelling waters of the Irish Sea and raise £1million! The Swim is a celebrity-led challenge to cross the … Continue reading SIR RICHARD BRANSON, RONAN KEATING AND CELEB CHUMS DIVE IN TO RAISE £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK →

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Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport

VIA – NEWS DAY Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer Published: September 8, 2011 10:40 PM By BILL MASON [email protected] Rescuers were unable to locate a surfer missing in treacherous ocean waters off Gilgo Beach Thursday, officials said, despite several hours of searching. The 30-year-old surfer, whose name was not released, was reported to be … Continue reading Rescuers unable to locate missing surfer – Long Island NY #SurfReport →