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Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport

VIA – HONOLULU CIVIC BEAT   Oahu Surf Report   Posted by Civil Beat Staff on 03/26/2012 at 7:58AM HST (10 hours ago) Mostly cloudy with  E- but mostly NE trades 15-25.  Scattered windward showers today.  Country: Continues to drop to Flat-2’ on a NNE angle. North facing reefs see occ. 2.5-3’ sets.  Sunset & Pipe … Continue reading Oahu Surf Report #SurfReport →

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Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator and publisher, dies at 81

  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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement

VIA – THE STATE COLUMN   U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement The State Column | Sunday, March 18, 2012 A team of scientists working to decipher the secrets of the giant squid say they have finally discovered how the massive squid eyes evolved to see predators and prey alike. Despite … Continue reading U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement →

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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) →

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PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail

VIA – SF GATE PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail Sapna Maheshwari, ©2012 Bloomberg News Published 10:57 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 July 9 (Bloomberg) — Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., which made surf and skate styles cool for millions of U.S. teens, is trying to avoid a wipeout. After popularizing such brands as … Continue reading PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail →