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    Wreck the gown, preserve the moment  Nov 7, 2009
    She went surfing in hers. And her husband, Taio Shipman, 33, hit the surf along with her in his three-piece suit. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Gilmore cruises through opening round in Peru  Nov 7, 2009
    I really enjoy this wave out here at Lobitos and surfing my backhand,'' Gilmore said. I am excited to be straight through to round three. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    * FEATURE : Nudists let it all hang out, 20 years after GDRs demise  Nov 7, 2009
    Sailing and even surfing were off limits. But one thing people were allowed to do in the shadow of Prerows watchtowers was to indulge in FKK.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Surfing the Net With Kids: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’  Nov 6, 2009
    Surfing the Net With Kids: Where the Wild Things Are - The Boston Globe ... Surfing the Net with kids. (Boston Globe)

    Scuba dive South Africa  Nov 6, 2009
    Youll often see dolphins surfing in the backline on the way to these sites, and more than once weve seen whale sharks and manta rays. There are some specialised courses on offer, including Gypsea Centres whale shark programme where you learn about the habits of these gentle giants then head out to sea guided by a spotter plane to snorkel with them. (iAfrica.com)

    Pros hit surf to fight skin cancer  Nov 6, 2009
    On Sunday, four teams of young surfers will get to surf with their favorite pro surfers in a contest called "Surfing with the Stars." Teams have been chosen, but if you're interested in participating next year, call April Peters at 243-2389. There's a lot more to the weekend event than surfing ... What: World Skin Cancer Foundation Slater Brothers InvitationalWhen: Surfing is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday; concert and surf movie premiere party begins at 8 tonight; skin cancer screenings... (Florida Today)

    Lahainas Larsen, 18, among leaders at Cold Water Classic  Nov 5, 2009
    The top seeds competing at the Association of Surfing Professionals World Qualifying Series 6-Star PRIME O Neill Cold Water Classic California took to the water in clean four-foot conditions at the famed California Pointbreak of Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, Tuesday ... I ve been surfing here ever since the injury, I just hadn t had time to compete here because I was going to Hawai i earlier ... Brazil s Marcio Farney, 28, annihilated a clean Steamer Lane right breaking off of the cliff and relied... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Lay Day delays Movistar Peru  Nov 5, 2009
    Kelly Cestari/Association of Surfing Professionals. By The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Michael Jackson Rules Billboard Again With 'This Is It' Soundtrack  Nov 5, 2009
    Just outside the top tier, surfing troubadour Jack Johnson paddles in at #11 with his live disc, En Concert (39,000). Veteran rapper Tech N9ne hits #14 with K.O.D. (30,000). (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Don't miss out!  Nov 5, 2009
    From 12-13 December surfer chicks will be shredding the waves at the final event on this years Roxy competition calendar, the Roxy Wahine Cup in Durbs, now the biggest stand-alone girls surfing event in the country ... Durbanite surfers have it all warm water, surfing before work and chicks in bikinis at the back line. (iAfrica.com)

    Germans let it hang out  Nov 5, 2009
    Sailing and even surfing were off limits ... "I was told, 'They're surfing on the beach in Prerow'," Pegel told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)

    Preaching and breaching with a humpy  Nov 4, 2009
    What excites me the most is being able to combine the high-risk elements of surfing and sailing and the notion of endurance and pushing your body. I've wanted to bring those elements together with environmental awareness initiatives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    'Xcel-lent' ride for Gaskell  Nov 4, 2009
    Gaskell was the surprise winner of the Xcel Pro men's surfing contest yesterday at Sunset Beach ... The announcement of Gaskell's win on the victory dais was almost as dramatic as the surfing ... Gaskell has been surfing without a major sponsor in 2009, and recently spent most of his savings on new surfboards. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    The making of a QB  Nov 4, 2009
    His teammates took him surfing, and Keith gamely paddled against the waves toward the break. "This ain't the South. It looks like you're trying to duck hunt," one player cracked, although Keith looked more like a duck, paddling mightily but making little headway. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Maui's Gaskell surprises himself in winning Xcel Pro surfing contest  Nov 3, 2009
    Hank Gaskell of Maui was a surprised winner of the Xcel Pro men's surfing contest today ... The Xcel Pro is the annual kickoff event for the famous North Shore surfing season ... The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is scheduled to start Nov. 12. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    You win some, you lose some: a review of Apple's Magic Mouse  Nov 3, 2009
    Since getting my MacBook Air, I've become a big fan of the three-fingered swipe for navigation when surfing. So Apple's move to bring that functionality to its mouse lineup made ordering one an easy decision. (Ars Technica)

    Sunset at its best as Xcel Pro pares field  Nov 3, 2009
    "I just go out there trying to push my level of surfing on every wave. But I do have a drive to do well here because it is my home break." ... "Last year was a real breakthrough moment for me as far as surfing out here," he said ... Irons, who is on a sabbatical from the world tour in 2009, is using the Xcel Pro and the upcoming Vans Triple Crown of Surfing as a warmup for his return to the tour in 2010. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    World of Adventure Sports  Nov 3, 2009
    A group of sports enthusiasts created the film "Out There" to try and raise awareness about the threat that development and pollution pose for some world famous surfing spots and beautiful areas. Jeep World of Adventure goes to the Columbia Speed Flying Pro in France. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Steady Day for Illini at Turtle Bay  Nov 3, 2009
    No. 6 Illinois is playing its final fall tournament in our 50th state and while the waves off the coast of Oahu may be choppy and good for surfing, the play of the Illini was steady. Illinois finished the day in a tie for fourth in the 12-team Turtle Bay Collegiate Invitational in Kahuku, Hawaii. (Fightingillini.com)

    Women outspending men on internet  Nov 3, 2009
    Although surfing the net has long been seen as a man-thing, the study found the amount spent online by a typical woman rose 71 ... "Though surfing the net has long been seen as a male-orientated activity, this is no longer the case for e-retail, and women's inclination to shop has become the main driver of online sales growth," said analyst group Verdict, the author of the report ... "Many more affluent pensioners have adopted the internet as a hobby and enjoy surfing the net for cheap prices... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    Islands Murphy No. 2 in state (475)  Nov 2, 2009
    Herr replied that it was all due to surfing. In the girls race, Punahou s Elli Brady made the move from No. 3 to No. 1 in the downhill portion of the first leg and held on the the lead for the remainder of the race, stopping the clock at 18:53. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    When Internet use becomes a problem  Nov 2, 2009
    It s obviously to the detriment of their lives if they are instant messaging all day long at the job or surfing porn sites instead of crawling into bed with their wives at home, said Rich, the Children s pediatrician who specializes in media issues. Typically there s a loss of sense of time, so they re sitting down for eight, 10, 12 hours and not responding to basic needs. (Boston Globe)

    13-year-old takes 3 surfing golds  Nov 2, 2009
    Thats what happens when you are the days biggest winner with a trio of gold medals in the fourth Annual World Skin Cancer Foundations AAU Surfing National Championships at Coconuts on the Beach ... It continues an impressive streak for Viesins, who also won the 14-and under event at the ESA Surfing Championships at Cape Hatteras, N.C., in September and the 2008 Surfing America U.S. Championships in Huntington Beach, Calif ... AAU Surfing Championships. (Florida Today)

    AAU Surfing Championships  Nov 2, 2009
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    The long road to the firehouse  Nov 2, 2009
    The money he saved went to feed his consuming passion: surfing. Directly after graduating from high school, the lure of the South Pacific called, and Kennedy spent nearly a year traveling and surfing ... He has since put his love of surfing and diving to good use by becoming a master scuba-diver trainer for the department. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Charities turn away homeless  Nov 1, 2009
    Others are couch surfing between family and friends, sleeping in garages and being accommodated in cheap hotels. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Surfing greats brush with death  Nov 1, 2009
    Surfing greats brush with death. LEESHA MCKENNY. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    › SA's best beaches?  Nov 1, 2009
    Everybodys gone surfing ... J-Bay has earned its reputation as the soul of South African surfing because of its perfect points and classic reefs. (iAfrica.com)

    Xcel Pro surfing contest starts at Sunset Beach  Nov 1, 2009
    The opening day of the Xcel Pro men's surfing contest is on today at Sunset Beach. Wave-face heights are around 6 feet in the morning, but are expected to build in the 10- to 15-foot range in the afternoon. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Flaherty’s big contribution  Nov 1, 2009
    He managed to avoid debates - or to schedule them so that only insomniacs surfing through cable Siberia bore witness. But there was Menino at Faneuil Hall last week, making a very public case for his reelection - in his third debate since September s preliminary. (Boston Globe)

    Gung-ho young gun Coco channels perfect wavelength  Oct 31, 2009
    Her surfing still has that little edge ... They are surfing so good, and it really pushes my surfing and makes me look at what I am doing ... She is so powerful, and it's so good for surfing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Worthington's dog of a day  Oct 31, 2009
    Pro surfer Mick Fanning after rival Patrick Gudauskas just missed pulling off an extraordinary move in the Portugual pro event, with the world title on the line: '' just watching him nearly land that flip at the end, holy hell, I guess that's the direction surfing is going and I've seen him land those in competition, so, you know, uh, I was turning my shorts around. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Surfers line up for Mavericks season  Oct 31, 2009
    As the Poskowitzes have kept surfing, so surfing has kept the Poskowitzes, he said ... As long as you surf, surfing will keep you. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    'Wear pink for Rob'  Oct 31, 2009
    "Everyone is willing Rob to get better," added Fleck, "especially as the SA Rugby Legends are trying to organise a surfing contest next year and it just wouldn't be the same without him.". Ironically, Fleck will be away this weekend at one of Louw's favourite surf spots - near Stilbaai in the Western Cape - and he has urged everyone to dress in pink on Saturday in support of the 19-Test Springbok star. (iAfrica.com)

    Climb Every Continent, Surf Every Ocean  Oct 31, 2009
    Francis SlakeyIf you ever find yourself surfing the Arctic Ocean, here's a tip: Don't borrow a wet suit from a Norwegian ... I struck surfing Antarctica off the to-do list. (Slate)

    Bumpy conditions coming to surf this weekend  Oct 30, 2009
    He's a six-time winner of Easter Surfing Festival and current Florida Legend's Surfing Champion ... More Surfing headlines. (Florida Today)

    Mates enter Pipe with world title at other end  Oct 30, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Will SwantonOctober 30, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    House Dems unveil health bill, cheered on by Obama  Oct 30, 2009
    Kem Cho wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:41 PM:" Yes, Democrats found out that Insurance Companies are the only cause of increase in Health Care costs. How is that insurance companies are making only 2.2% profit on their revenue. - Ranked 37 out of 55 industries? Government will make insurance affordable by rationing health care, provide counseling at death bed and raising taxes on middle class. Do you wonder, your Doctor surfing internet to read page 1667 to find what kind of treatment you can have -... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Opening ceremonies for the 2009-2010 contest are scheduled for Friday.  Oct 30, 2009
    If they want to be surfing in a rainstorm, it s entirely up to those guys, Beadling said. It s an experiment, for sure. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    DoCoMo Second-Quarter Net Income Declines 21% on Data Plans, Handsets  Oct 30, 2009
    DoCoMo in August its basic monthly flat- rate plan tariffs 20 percent to attract users and help achieve its annual target of shipping 1 million handsets capable of surfing the Internet and downloading music, videos and software. fell 17 percent to 233. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    And the nominees are …  Oct 30, 2009
    World surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has been nominated for the Performer of the Year awards ... World surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore has been nominated for the Performer of the Year awards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Shuttleworth: Ubuntu Expanding its Scope  Oct 29, 2009
    "Time will tell whether it's achievable. It's wonderful to do the impossible so long as it's not actually impossible. We're certainly surfing close to the edge of that line.". But the broad product mix poses a threat to Canonical's profitability, at least in the short term. (Datamation)

    $1bn 'Oasis' ready to sail  Oct 29, 2009
    3-billion, can accomodate up to 6360 passengers and 2160 crew members and features a variety of traditional and new activities including swimming pools, a casino, pool surfing and a zip line above the boardwalk ... "Part of the thought process of the ship is to overcome the old myths people have about cruising. It's very hard to look at a vessel like this and think that cruising is secondary when you can choose rock-climbing, surfing or zip-lining," Fain explained. (iAfrica.com)

    SCITUATE FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Setting the clock for 15 minutes  Oct 29, 2009
    Our nights are filled with such exciting activities as eating dinner, watching television, reading and surfing the Internet. Although the show is supposed to be about me, there are few things like seeing Suzi swoon over Jon Hamm while watching an episode of Mad Men. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    All Men are Liars:  Oct 29, 2009
    Some years ago when I was surfing in Mexico I hung out with some local boys and each time they'd see me or one of their buddies they'd ask "que onda?". I have no Spanish but I think it literally means "what wave?" and the local guys told me it meant "what's your wave?" or "what's your wavelength" or "what's up?". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Photographer claims he captured images of Cry Baby Hollow ghosts  Oct 29, 2009
    Later, I started surfing the Internet for anything I could find about ghosts and what you needed to do capture them on film. I learned that the best time to photograph them was early evening on a full moon or two days before or after a full moon. (Hartselle Enquirer, AL)

    Conditions at Pro Search worth the wait  Oct 29, 2009
    Association of Surfing Professionals/Contributed photo ... Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:11 AM HST SUPERTUBOS, Peniche/Portugal Solid six-to-eight foot barrels opened up Supertubos Tuesday as the Rip Curl Pro Search finally utilized its primary venue for some intense Round 3 and Quarterfinal action, states a press release from the Association of Surfing Professionals. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Program gives journalists a feel for Army life  Oct 28, 2009
    David Jones, 33, a Tampa native who spent a lot of his youth surfing at Daytona Beach. Later, as a military officer, he came to race events at Daytona International Speedway as part of the Army's recruiting team. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Akon hits the stage in Selangor  Oct 28, 2009
    Security personnels decided that it was enough surfing on Akons part before ushering him back on stage to say goodbye to the fans. The singer graciously thanked his fans for showing up and then left the stage to party the night away, as fans scrambled all over the place trying to figure their way out of the dimly-lit theme park. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Opinion: 9 castoffs making difference for Bengals  Oct 28, 2009
    LB Dhani Jones Then: After playing for the New york Giants (four seasons) and the Philadelphia Eagles (three), he was released by both the Eagles and New Orleans Saints in 2007 and was back in San Diego surfing before the Bengals signed him. Now: Leads the team in tackles (46) and has one sack. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    A red hue creeps across the quarry  Oct 28, 2009
    The breakfast was hosted by the surfing champ Layne Beachley and cricketing wife Tracy Bevan. It quickly cleared out after several Tatts members decided to do a dance routine in pink speedos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    TAR: Just like a tattoo  Oct 27, 2009
    So no surfing for porn or online poker, got that. There were a bunch of different routes they could take. (iAfrica.com)

    Brotherly love is sealed in a bonus  Oct 27, 2009
    Ahmed Fahour is keeping busy between surfing appearances. Illustration: John Shakespeare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Grommet Wright knocks Slater out and stakes claim to greater fame  Oct 26, 2009
    Now that I've qualified for next season, I'm just focused on improving my surfing and getting as much experience as possible. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Baddeley's old swing doctor takes him back to the future  Oct 26, 2009
    The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Back in the swing seeking to regain the form he had as a teenager, Aaron Baddeley has reunited with his former coach to alter his swing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Slater test pilot at Bondi airshow  Oct 25, 2009
    NINE-TIME world champion Kelly Slater and his ASP band of brothers are set to converge on Bondi Beach in March for the state's biggest international surfing event, the Boost SurfSho. The inaugural aerial exhibition is the first-ever at Bondi sanctioned by the Association of Surfing Professionals and has already secured Slater and Australian big-air specialists Taj Burrow and Owen Wright for the three-day event, with 25 of the world's best pros and free-riding surfers to compete for the $30,000... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Rain cancels walkthroughs of Patriots, Bucs  Oct 25, 2009
    No surfing on this fabled turf. Walkthroughs canceled by rain. (Boston Globe)

    Review: 'Amelia' doesn't fly  Oct 24, 2009
    Sometimes that music says, "It's great to be in the sky and surfing the clouds!" Sometimes it says, "Look how pretty the landscape looks below -- kind of makes you miss the music in 'Out of Africa,' right?" Sometimes the rumble of violins and horns hints, "Uh-oh, we're getting to the tragic part of the story!". Mostly, the busy orchestra backs up the starry cinematography to remind us, "This slim, androgynous beauty, with her unusual love life and her driving need to take to the skies, sure was... (CNN)

    From carving to guarding, surfers rise on a tide of change  Oct 24, 2009
    The surfing tribes that once viewed lifeguards as part of the hated ''surf club establishment'' are now its main source of new recruits ... The divide was reinforced by surfing magazines and movies that told stories of bitter fights between the free-spirited surfies and the surf clubs ... There are quite a lot of guys like me who have spent time on the pro surfing tour and decided to give something else a go,'' Graham says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Women outspending men on internet  Oct 23, 2009
    Although surfing the net has long been seen as a man-thing, the study found the amount spent online by a typical woman rose 71 ... "Though surfing the net has long been seen as a male-orientated activity, this is no longer the case for e-retail, and women's inclination to shop has become the main driver of online sales growth," said analyst group Verdict, the author of the report ... "Many more affluent pensioners have adopted the internet as a hobby and enjoy surfing the net for cheap prices... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    New MGMT in '10  Oct 23, 2009
    After nine months of surfing the Pacific and recording in a Malibu home studio, MGMT member Andrew VanWyngarden is paddling back to shore and suiting up for the band's sophomore release, "Congratulations.". The album is slated to drop in early 2010, as VanWyngarden told the San Francisco Examiner when the band performed at last weekend's Treasure Island festival. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Surfing the Net with kids  Oct 23, 2009
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    Michael Jackson choreographer wanted pop star healthy  Oct 23, 2009
    "I used to love sitting and just surfing the 'net with him," Payne said. "And we would just do that and we would be able to have our creative reference time in a different way now.". (USA Today -- Life)

    Husband lied to protect pop star Noriko Sakai in Japan drug saga  Oct 23, 2009
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    Elderly Brains Benefit from Interne...  Oct 22, 2009
    Surfing the Net a Good Brain Exercise for Seniors. Searching online may be a simple form of brain exercise to enhance cognition in older adults," said Dr Teena D. Moody, the study's first author and a senior research associate at the Semel Institute at UCLA. She pointed out that doing an internet search involved the ability to hold important information in working memory and to extract the important points from competing graphics and words. The UCLA research adds another tool for seniors wanting... (Suite101.com)

    Letters for Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (1019)  Oct 22, 2009
    No more fishing, surfing, barbecues, bonfires, star gazing unless you walk in ... hi wrote on Oct 21, 2009 5:36 AM:" One of my favorite things to do on the island is go fishing/surfing at polihale. Not anymore. The last time i went there there were about 10 cops there warning people not to park on the beach. I parked on the dunes and went surfing. But the entire time I was surfing, I couldn't stop thinking about some ice head breaking into my truck and strealing my fishing gear, camera, phone.... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Unreal parents lose grip  Oct 22, 2009
    Never do I want to judge another human's method of relaxing, whether it be reading Danielle Steele paperbacks, watching hours of reality television, hanging out at the gym or, in my case, surfing the Internet for the weird and obtuse. Reality television, though hardly real, is addictive and leaves you with that "well my life ain't so bad" feeling in the pit of your belly. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    'I'm Proud to be a Surfer'  Oct 21, 2009
    Decades before my time, when surfing was first born, the sport was labeled with stereotypes that still haunt the large number of wave hungry surfers around the globe ... My two weeks squandering the Mentawais Islands, roughly 100 miles off West Sumatra, were accompanied by 10 students from around the country, two of surfing's most decorated journalists, two beautiful, devout Islamic ambassadors and a crew of diligent, black haired Indonesians ... There were three main aspects of my trip;... (The Seahawk, NC)

    Shark attacks Hawaii surfer  Oct 21, 2009
    It was a 3-foot south swell, unusual for this time of year, that drew Henrich before dawn yesterday to a surf spot known as Kalama Bowls, a site normally mobbed by local surfers and surfing schools that cater to tourists ... Henrich said he had seen sharks in the ocean before in Lahaina and at Haleiwa on Oahu, and on one occasion years ago one of the animals brushed against him while he was surfing at Pakala's on Kauai ... When asked if he planned to go surfing again, he answered without... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    South Maui beaches reopen after shark attack  Oct 21, 2009
    A 54-year-old man, who suffered lacerations on his right thigh and ankle while surfing about 100 to 200 yards offshore at the "Kalama Bowls" surf break, was treated and released from the hospital ... A 54-year-old man, who suffered lacerations on his right thigh and ankle whi 00004000 le surfing about 100 to 200 yards offshore at the "Kalama Bowls" surf break, was treated and released from the hospital. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Shark bites surfer  Oct 21, 2009
    Word of the incident spread quickly in the surfing community. Kihei resident Kaimana Nakamura received text messages from two surfing buddies who were among those ushered out of the water ... Word of the incident spread quickly in the surfing community. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Watch for bodies in the water as friendly rivalry turns deadlyserious  Oct 20, 2009
    Watch for bodies in the water as friendly rivalry turns deadly serious - Sport. The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Shark-bite victim on Maui released from hospital  Oct 20, 2009
    The man was surfing in the "Kalama Bowls" area of the beach park shortly after 6:00 a.m. when he was bitten on the upper right thigh and the lower part of his right ankle, according to Maui County officials ... The man was surfing in the "Kalama Bowls" area of the beach park shortly after 6:00 a.m. when he was bitten on the upper right thigh and the lower part of his right ankle, according to Maui County officials. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Surfer Owen has the Wright stuff  Oct 20, 2009
    The last time surfing legend Kelly Slater surfed against Owen Wright, the nine-time world champion received a harsh lesson about the kid's potential. Wright caused a massive upset in the second round at Bells Beach in April when he beat Slater. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    New ball game as tennis embraces the draft  Oct 20, 2009
    He works two jobs at home in Sydney, teaching surfing at Maroubra beach when he is not coaching or playing the game he embraced, seriously, less than two years ago. This week at the AIS, 18-year-old Cooper is auditioning for the opportunity of a lifetime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Maui beach to remain closed all day after shark attack on surfer  Oct 20, 2009
    A Maui County news release says a 54-year-old man was attacked shortly after 6 a.m. while surfing in an area known as "Kalama Bowls" off Kalama Park in Kihei. The man suffered bites to his upper right thigh and lower right ankle. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    James Cook engraving fetches $12K in auction of Hawaiiana, surfing items  Oct 20, 2009
    The ink print of Kahanamoku's two large hands was among the most watched items in a 500-plus lot of Hawaiiana, on sale from unnamed owners, and surfing-related items from the collection of Mark Blackburn of Honolulu ... More than 500 Hawaiiana and surfing items are up for sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Couple goes eco extreme for a week  Oct 20, 2009
    We turned off the computer, giving up hours watching movies, surfing the Internet and playing games. This meant more time with my wife and earlier bedtimes, both of which made me happier. (AZCentral -- Home)

    On the Wild, Wild Coast  Oct 20, 2009
    The surrounding area offers unbeatable hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, surfing, angling, village visits, and much more. The Inn is hidden in a grove of coastal Milkwood trees, literally on the beach, and accommodation is in twin-bedded en-suite rondawels offering basic but comfortable facilities. (iAfrica.com)

    Man nearly drowns at Kewalo Basin  Oct 19, 2009
    The man, who was not participating in the surfing contest that was going on at the time, was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Cheplic said. No other details were available. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Australians to fortify coast homes against climate  Oct 19, 2009
    The plan would also target the famous resort town of Byron Bay and the nearby international surfing mecca of Lennox Head, after legal wrangles between coastal homeowners and the council. (Reporting by Jehane Sharah; Editing by Rob Taylor and Bill Tarrant). (Scientific American)

    Patriots linebacker Thomas was inactive, and not on hand  Oct 19, 2009
    Junior achievement No doubt the weather was much better in San Diego, where linebacker Junior Seau was surfing last Sunday before coming out of retirement to rejoin the Patriots last week. Seau practiced for the first time Wednesday and entered yesterday s snowy contest with 5:41 left in the second quarter. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    See SA, do some good!  Oct 19, 2009
    A wildlife sanctuary, great white shark and dolphin research, penguin rescue, a community surfing school and a pre-school are just some of the choices on offer. The in takes volunteers into the townships, where they work amongst impoverished communities. (iAfrica.com)

    Kahanamoku in fine print  Oct 17, 2009
    The framed handprints are the highlight of a 34-lot sale of surfing history and artifacts being offered by fine arts auctioneer Bonhams rfields ... Kahanamoku also during this time helped introduce and popularize surfing outside of Hawaii and is a much-honored figure in the sport ... He said the market for such items includes some California universities that are interested in surfing history, along with people who collect surfing-related items. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Basque Country by Moped  Oct 17, 2009
    Wake up early and catch a cheap and quick bus to San Sebastian, the legendary resort and surfing town an hour west of Bilbao ... If you got the hang of surfing yesterday, Spain's No. 1 destination town for the sport and home to the longest beach in Basque Country, Zarautz, is about 15 minutes east. (Fox News)

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