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Taking over the skies
Nearly 100 people gathered at the north side of the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday morning for one purpose — to fly kites. Some traveled as far as San Diego, Washington, Pennsylvania and Canada. A few even flew out from Germany and Tasmania....
Tags: Hobbies, John Mason, Germany, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Natural Perspectives: Live long and help the Earth prosper
For about 12 years now, Louann and I have been writing columns for these pages. We regret that this is our last. Presumably, the Independent will be going in a new direction. Unfortunately, the folks there have decided that we — and many other...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Wetlands, Separation of Church and State, Arts and Culture, Natural Resource Industry
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Natural Perspectives: The big bad wolf is back in Yellowstone
The world around us is constantly changing, more so now than ever before in recorded history. Humans are dramatically affecting the natural world. Between global warming and the exploding growth of the human population, which results in the need to...
Tags: Biology, Energy Resources, Travel, Global Warming, Science and Technology
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Natural Perspectives: Three green films at Newport Beach Film Festival
Vic and I attended the Newport Beach Film Festival this past weekend. Naturally, Vic and I focused on environmental documentaries. We saw three films, "A Fierce Green Fire,""Last Call at the Oasis,"and"Bitter Seeds." "A Fierce Green Fire" is based on...
Tags: Last Call at the Oasis (movie), India, Genetic Engineering, Global Warming, Environmental Issues
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Natural Perspectives: Birding in the Eastern Sierra
Vic and I just returned from a scouting trip to the Eastern Sierra. Vic will soon lead a spring birding trip there for Sea and Sage Audubon, along with co-leader Linda Oberholzer. We like to visit ahead of time to reacquaint ourselves with the area....Tags: Droughts, USA Today, Landforms, Travel, Global Warming
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Joe Surf: Collins made huge impact on surfing industry
Surfline has planned a paddleout to honor its founder and one of the most influential surfers in the history of the sport, Sean Collins, at 11 a.m. Sunday on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. Collins, 59, passed away after suffering a heart...Tags: Hobbies, Heart Attack, Travel, Human Interest, U.S. Open (tennis)
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Have a grand — and green — time
Seeking out some really good "craic" (a great time) thisSt. Patrick's Day? Whether you have a toddler in tow or are looking for the best green beer deals, we've got you covered. And if you want everyone to think you have "bua na cainte" (the gift of...Tags: Republic of Ireland, Corned Beef, Vaccines, Music, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Joe Surf: Hundreds paddle out to remember Surfline.com founder
A couple hundred people paddled out on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier Sunday while hundreds more lined the pier or stood on the sand to honor Surfline.com founder Sean Collins, who died of a heart attack Dec. 26. Collins' two sons, Tyler and...Tags: Australia, Heart Attack, Quiksilver Incorporated, Surfing, Brazil
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Natural Perspectives: Severe weather affects more than you know
While we luxuriate here in Southern California under bright and balmy skies, Alaska is on course for its snowiest winter ever. Vic and I expect Alaska to be snowy in the winter, but the amount of snow that they're getting up there is truly mind-boggling....Tags: Whale (animal), Air Transportation Industry, Killer Whale (animal), Water Supply, Apple iPad
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Natural Perspectives: Preparing for 'coronal mass ejection'
To play on a phrase from "Star Trek": "Space. The final weather frontier." I just learned that space weather is something that exists. I asked Vic if he had ever heard of space weather, and he said no. We knew about solar wind, which is a steady...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Astronomy, Science and Technology, Solar Storms (2012), Science
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Mailbag: Coyote problem a silent killer in O.C.
How many pets will be eaten by coyotes in Huntington Beach (and all of O.C.) until each respective city efficiently alerts its residents? Most people are not aware, thinking their small dog or cat is lost and will come home. It will take the killing of a...Tags: Cat (animal), Global Warming, Global Change, Environmental Issues, Dog (animal)
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Huntington earns As in annual water quality report card
Huntington Beach earned straight As in water quality from Heal the Bay's annual report card, thanks to ongoing efforts to keep the water clean, city officials said this week. The Santa Monica-based nonprofit, which monitors bacteria levels at 447...Tags: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Water, Weather Reports
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