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Doomsday Vault’ holds seeds that could save the world

VIA – TODAY MSNBC Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy       Doomsday Vault’ holds seeds that could save the world   Stores inside facility in icy Norway would replenish food supply in event of catastrophe   By Scott Stump TODAY.com contributor updated 3/2/2012 9:30:32 AM ET Jutting … Continue reading Doomsday Vault’ holds seeds that could save the world

Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News

VIA – BETTOR BLOGS Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News Posted By: Jason McCarthy Category: Surfing News America’s Kelly Slater walked away with top honours from the second heat of Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast’s Round 4 that continued at Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia, on Tuesday, … Continue reading Kelly Slater reaches Quarter-finals of Quiksilver Pro Gold Cost without a scratch – Surfing News

Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport

Note: dont piss off a Samoan, esp on Samoa… VIA – Radio NZ Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa Posted at 01:39 on 01 March, 2012 UTC A surf resort owner in Samoa says the tourism industry needs to teach travelling surfers about cultural respect. Salani Surf Resort’s owner Chris Donato says in … Continue reading Cultural respect urged for foreign surfers in Samoa #SurfReport

Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies

VIA – WPTV Jeff Surgener at his factory in Boynton Beac Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies Posted: 02/29/2012 Last Updated: 5 hours and 31 minutes ago Tom Warnke Sent me some sad news that Jeff Surgener has passed. I did not know Jeff but wish his family the best and … Continue reading Local surfing pioneer and founder of Rhino Tuff surfboards dies

Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL

VIA – WALL STREET JOURNAL Money and sport are a ‘tough marriage’, says former world surfing champion Geoffrey Rogow From: The Wall Street Journal March 01, 2012 9:33AM Matt Banting winning the Australian Open of Surfing this month. Small-wave contests are “boring”, says Australian pro surfer Kieren Perrow. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Australian AS … Continue reading Money and sport are a 'tough marriage', says former world surfing champion – WALL STREET JOURNAL

OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…

via – seasidesignal High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:46 am | Updated: 8:58 am, Wed Feb 29, 2012. PORTLAND – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 P.M. PST FEB. 29. * SEAS: LARGE WESTERLY SWELL WILL … Continue reading OREGON: High Surf and Winter Advisories in effect for North Coast areas #SurfReport 22ft Waves Expected…

"The Eddie" – Hawaii big wave surf contest called off #SurfReport

VIA – OC REGISTER Published: Feb. 29, 2012 Updated: 5:09 p.m. Hawaii big wave surf contest called off No go: Organizers say waves for “The Eddie” never were big enough this season. The contest requires 20-ffot waves at Waimea Bay. Contest will start again Dec. 1. By GARY A. WARNER / Register Travel Editor Travelers … Continue reading "The Eddie" – Hawaii big wave surf contest called off #SurfReport

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#Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha

VIA – KHON   Tracking Flossie: Photos taken by the wonderful viewers of KHON2   The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning for east facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui. There is also a high surf advisory for east facing shores of Big Island. Rough and choppy surf associated … Continue reading #Hawaii: High surf warnings and advisory for east facing shores #SurfReport #Aloha