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Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity – Guinness World Record

VIA – IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 12:00 am Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — A huge crocodile known as Lolong has brought pride, fear, tourism revenue and attention to the remote southern Philippines town where it was captured. And now it has claimed a world record, … Continue reading Philippine crocodile declared largest in captivity – Guinness World Record

NKF Pro Am Surf Festival founder Rich Salick dies

VIA – CFN NEWS NKF Pro Am Surf Festival founder Rich Salick dies Last Updated: Monday, July 02, 2012 ORLANDO — Former professional surfer and kidney transplant recipient Rich Salick has died. A spokeswoman from the Florida chapter of the National Kidney Foundation said Salick’s death Monday was the result of complications from kidney failure. … Continue reading NKF Pro Am Surf Festival founder Rich Salick dies

Waverider announces Aug. 18 date for surf charity auction

VIA – LIVE AUCTIONEERS Waverider announces Aug. 18 date for surf charity auction Written by ACNI Staff Monday, 25 June 2012 16:07 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Waverider Auctions will hold one of the largest-ever mainland surf-themed auctions on Aug. 18, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting a number of worthy charities. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide … Continue reading Waverider announces Aug. 18 date for surf charity auction

Oyster's Biggest Pearl Size of Golf Ball, 100 Million Years Old?

VIA – CHRISTIAN POST Oyster’s Biggest Pearl Size of Golf Ball, 100 Million Years Old? By Daniel Distant , Christian Post Reporter day, Jun 22, 2012 An oyster’s biggest pearl could be found in a prehistoric fossilized mollusk thought to be over 100 million years old by some. The giant oyster could contain a pearl … Continue reading Oyster's Biggest Pearl Size of Golf Ball, 100 Million Years Old?

Returning Surfboards to Costco? A Tale of a Broken Board…

Returning Broken Surfboards to Costco? By Chris Nomad 22 June 2012 So, the other day one of our bros sends us some photos of a return at Costco he’s supposed to handle. After arriving at the front of the store he eyes the following… However, many fans of these low priced ‘kook’ sticks came out … Continue reading Returning Surfboards to Costco? A Tale of a Broken Board…

SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

VIA – MERCURY NEWS James Tensuan / Sentinel The original site of the Santa Cruz O’Neil Surf Shop near Cowell Beach will be declared a point of historical interest by the California State Historical Asssocation. Site of original O’Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest Sentinel staff report Posted: 06/05/2012 07:55:20 PM PDT Updated: … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Site of original O'Neill Surf Shop designated Point of Historical Interest

Tiny shark has a superpower: Its belly glows

VIA – MSNBC       Tiny shark has a superpower: Its belly glows   The smalleye pygmy, about the size of a human hand, likely uses it to hide from predators By Jeanna Bryner Managing editor updated 4/26/2012 1:00:00 PM ET Tiny sharks about the size of a human hand have a superpower of … Continue reading Tiny shark has a superpower: Its belly glows