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Haakenson: Doheny shines in Bali
It was one year ago this week that Andrew Doheny reached the final heat of the Assn. of Surfing Professionals' World Junior Championships in Bali, Indonesia, finishing in second place in what was considered a breakthrough performance by the Newport...Tags: Kelly Slater, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Bali (Indonesia), Brazil
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Haakenson: Check out Hurley Pro at Trestles
The best surfers in the world are going at it this week in the Hurley Pro at Trestles, a rare chance for many in Orange County to see these guys competing for a world championship. The Hurley Pro is one of 10 contests in the Assn. of Surfing Professional...Tags: Polynesia, University of California, Davis, Kelly Slater, Australia
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Joe Surf: Group of title hopefuls named
Now that the 2011 Assn. of Surfing Professionals World Tour is complete — in case you've been in a coma, Kelly Slater won his 11th World Tour crown — the ASP has named the 34 competitors for next year's ASP World Tour title: 1. Kelly Slater...Tags: C.J. Hobgood, Portugal, Periodicals, Kelly Slater, Newspaper and Magazine
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Joe Surf: Jordy Smith shows potential to be the 'next Kelly Slater'
There's a sports blog with a video clip on Yahoo! Sports titled "Jordy Smith pulls arguably the best surfing move ever." The move is called a "rodeo flip," and it's kind of a combination of a flip and a reverse 360. I know it's a sick move because...Tags: Long Island, Orange County (New York), International Travel, Kelly Slater, Quiksilver Incorporated
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Going for the three-peat
Going with the flow.
That's the way Brett Simpson is approaching this year's U.S. Open of Surfing.
Simpson has been at the top of his game at his home break the last two years, winning the coveted Men's title consecutively.
The 26-year-old Huntington...Tags: Converse, Inc., High School Sports, Africa, Broken Wrist, Human Interest
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Joe Surf: He's a warrior for the water
At first glance, one might see "Eco-Warrior" and think it's this summer's blockbuster with DiCaprio or Pitt or Affleck.
No, it's just little ol' James Pribram trying to save the world.
Don't think he can do it? Don't tell that to Maira Khan, whom...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Organized Crime, Travel, Atlantic Ocean, Trips and Vacations
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U.S. Open of Surfing Past Winners
Below is a list of the men and women who have won at the U.S. Open of Surfing: U.S. Open Men 2009: Brett Simpson (HB, Westminster) 2008: Nathaniel Curran (Oxnard) 2007: C.J. Hobgood (Florida) 2006: Rob Machado (Cardiff) 2005: Andy Irons (Hawaii)...Tags: C.J. Hobgood, San Diego (San Diego, California), U.S. Open (golf), Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, California), Santa Ana
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Surfing Soapbox: High stakes in imminent U.S. Open
Imagine that the sun's out and one of the most anticipated surfing events in Southern California is almost upon us. Yes, the U.S. Open of Surfing is coming to Huntington Beach and begins its epic nine-day run Saturday with Courtney Conlogue and Huntington...Tags: C.J. Hobgood, California, U.S. Open (golf), Huntington Beach, Kelly Slater
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Simpson repeats as men's champ
Brett Simpson is The $100,000 Man.
Again.
Just after noon Sunday, right about the time the sun began to break through the heavy overcast sky, the Huntington Beach native thrust his arms high into the air at the sound of the final horn, directing his...Tags: Africa, Santa Ana, Florida, Sage, San Clemente (Orange, California)
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Video: Isuzu Trail View is Google Street View for off road
Autoblog.comFiled under: Truck, Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Videos, Off-Road, MISC Isuzu has taken to advertising its not-for-North-America KB pickup truck with a unique initiative. The company wanted to apply the Google Street View philosophy to some of South... -
USDA releases new maps identifying major crop producing areas
One of 40 new maps showing major crop-producing areas in the United States and other nations. One of 40 new maps showing major crop-producing areas in the United States and other nations. A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-...Tags: China, Pakistan, Agricultural Research and Technology, Arable Farming, Agriculture
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Ziggy Marley plays music for motorheads in mountains
A week after the Rolling Stones played a semi-secret club date as a musical publicity stunt, reggae scion Ziggy Marley did the same -- performing a short set of his father's standards and his own originals Friday afternoon at a remote roadside cafe on the...
Tags: Africa, FIFA World Cup, Music, Entertainment, Travel
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