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Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster's Impact On Children Still Debated

I hate big oil and the politicians who sell their souls to do their bidding…   VIA – HUFF POSt   Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster’s Impact On Children Still Debated   Posted: 04/20/2012 10:10 am Updated: 04/20/2012 10:18 am Lynne [email protected]   SOUTH PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Julie Creppel raises six children here, … Continue reading Gulf Oil Spill Anniversary: BP Disaster's Impact On Children Still Debated

Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming

via – daily mail uk   Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming David Lilienfeld, 20, was body boarding with his brother when the predator struck Documentary crew filming ‘Shark Men’ series nearby accused of endangering swimmers by luring animals close to … Continue reading Surfer killed by 16ft Great White shark while paddling off South African beach where National Geographic TV crew were filming

Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves

VIa – ENCINITAS PATCH     Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves Katie Westfall of the Save the Waves Coalition talks about how these reserves are helping to protect globally iconic surf spots; Santa Cruz will be dedicated as a reserve April 28. By Serge Dedina Email the author 11:58 am One of … Continue reading Protecting our Surfing Heritage Through World Surfing Reserves

PHOTOS: Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming

This poor guy and his family, so sad…     VIA – WASHINGTON POST Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, April 19, 12:03 PM JOHANNESBURG — A shark killed a surfer off Cape Town Thursday, South African police said.Police spokesman Andre Traut said the 20-year-old South … Continue reading PHOTOS: Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming

Big wave surf competition comes to Chile

VIA – SANTIAGO TIMES   Big wave surf competition comes to Chile   Wednesday, 18 April 2012 18:41 Written by Struan Campbell Gray   World’s top big wave surfers will test their skills at Playa Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu. Every Southern Hemisphere winter, vast low pressure systems line up in the south Pacific, funneling … Continue reading Big wave surf competition comes to Chile

Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack

  VIA – NEWS 24 Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack 2012-04-19 16:43 Cape Town – The man killed in a shark attack on Thursday has been identified as a promising young South African bodyboarder. The bodyboarder, 20 year-old David Lilienfeld took to the water with a group of friends and his brother around … Continue reading Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack

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Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again

  VIA – TODAYS HEALTH Stricken by ‘surfer’s myelothapy,’ paralyzed teen learns to walk again A rare spinal cord injury left 18-year-old surfer Kristen Adlhoch paralyzed, but thanks to special neurostimulation braces, she is walking again. By Rebecca Dube, TODAY Moms editor A freak injury stole Kristen Adlhoch’s ability to walk, but the 18-year-old decided she … Continue reading Stricken by 'surfer's myelothapy,' paralyzed teen learns to walk again

Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)

VIA – ART INFO Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Surfer Pic NEW YORK— New York photographer Michael Dweck’s lush pics of nude women on the beach are suddenly causing quite a stir. Just last month, the fact that Art+Auction magazine featured an ad with Dweck’s image of a nude clutching … Continue reading Wipeout!: Denim Company Must Pay Photographer $100,000 For Appropriating Sexy Nude Surfer Photo (Links to Photos)