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
Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
VIA – STANFORD Stanford marine biologists search for the world’s strongest coral Stanford Report, March 19, 2012 Researchers are blogging about their expedition to the South Pacific, where they are studying why some corals survive the effects of climate change while others die. By Brooke Donald Stanford marine biologist Stephen Palumbi describes … Continue reading Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral
Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80
VIA – HUFF POST Chaleo Yoovidhya Dies: Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80 Posted: 03/17/2012 8:50 am Updated: 03/17/2012 10:07 am The founder of the energy drink Red Bull has died, according to the Bangkok Post. Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Thai billionaire and the world’s 205th richest man, died at a hospital in Bankok … Continue reading Red Bull Founder Reportedly Dead At 80
Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
VIA – HAWAII 24/7 Diver encounters great white shark off Kona shore Posted on 4:04 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2012. This is not the great white shark spotted by Mark Barville off the Kona shore, but this photograph does show the clear line between the dark grey body and milky white underbelly. … Continue reading Diver attacked by great white shark off Kona shore
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
SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Bill Lovejoy/Sentinel Dave Johnston drops into a thick Steamer Lane wall during the high performance semifinals Sunday morning. Kayak festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions By NEAL KEARNEY Posted: 03/18/2012 11:06:08 PM PDT The air is frigid, the wind howling, and somehow Dennis Judson is walking … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Kayak SUP festival entrants treated to ideal surf conditions (Photos)