VIA – CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS Tropical Storm Gert picks up speed, heads for Bermuda By Pete Caggiano , Meteorologists Last Updated: Sunday, August 14, 2011 10:56 PM ORLANDO — Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Tropical Storm Gert is moving faster, and expected to pass near Bermuda on Monday. Watches and Warnings The government of Bermuda has … Continue reading Tropical Storm Gert picks up speed, heads for Bermuda – East Coast #SurfReport
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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
Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!
One stoked girl! VIA – FLORIDA TODAY Ron Jon serves 50 million and counting Shop welcomes milestone guests Friday Aug 13, 2011 Olivia Jensen, wrapping up a four-day beach vacation Friday with her brother and father, simply wanted a Ron Jon sweatshirt before heading back to Clearwater. Her father, Mark Jensen, wavered, but, like many … Continue reading Ron Jon serves 50 millionth customer – gives $2500 as prize!
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…
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
Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL with paddleout
VIA – PILOTONLINE Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © August 10, 2011 Red carnations and fluttering American flags lined the beach, forming a gateway to the surf Tuesday night. Sunflowers, daisies and red roses filled buckets, as more than 200 surfers picked up a flower, clenched it … Continue reading Surfers pay respects to fallen Virginia Beach SEAL with paddleout
Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years
Just liked the title of this article lol… VIA – OC WEEKLY Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years By Chasen Marshall Mon., Aug. 8 2011 at 4:07 PM Categories: Wax On, Wax Off ?There never has been and never will be another Kelly Slater. That much is clear … Continue reading Kelly Slater Mind-F*cks His Way to First U.S. Open Win in 15 Years
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Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater
Good insight into the mindset of the champ… VIA – WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Surfing champ Slater battles perfection Will Swanton 14:39 AEST Tue Sep 6 2011 Kelly Slater is attempting to kill the perfectionist within. “It drives me crazy but I really am,” Slater told AAP before his opening heat of the $US1 million … Continue reading Interview: Surfing champ Kelly Slater battles perfection, talks AI, #QuikProNY, etc. – @KellySlater