Johnson's laid-back music fits his style Aug 14, 2008
The 33-year-old singer/songwriter with the breezy baritone and casual style, who often plays to thousands of fans wearing faded T-shirts and baggy board shorts, has become the icon of laid-back celebrity. With album sales of almost 10 million - including 1. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Another View Aug 10, 2008
I'd take home a more authentic California souvenir than a pair of board shorts from a surf styles chain store in Downtown Disney. Now that's sweeeeet. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The princess of tides in Costa Rica Aug 9, 2008
He's your stereotypical surfer dude, shuffling by in baggy board shorts and an untucked madras shirt, his beard bleached blond by the sun. I'm pale and encased in an industrial-strength tankini, my nose deep in a book on surfing. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Windsurfing Where Jesus Walked Jun 22, 2008
The grizzled Arab mercenaries, who'd fled the Hezbollah reoccupation with little more than the clothes on their backs, looked a tad startled in their new flip flops and red-blue board shorts. "It's all I had to give them," Aaron told me. (Forbes)
Making waves May 17, 2008
He sees the chain as a leader in teaching consumers about what clothes should cost, decrying $125 sneakers or $50 board shorts. A lot of things are just so falsely inflated, Hamilton said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Hamilton gear May 16, 2008
His new 200-item Wonderwall line of men's and teens' clothing for the Steve & Barry's clothing chain was designed to be affordable: Every item, from board shorts to graphic tees, polo shirts and accessories, is sold for $14. 98 or less. (USA Today -- Sports)
Shirtless in paradise Feb 5, 2008
Besides board shorts, what does a man like McConaughey need. Deodorant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Many hotels allow pets - and offer them perks Jan 27, 2008
On the Su'ruff Camp package, dogs wear board shorts or a bandanna for a one-hour lesson with the Coronado Surfing Academy at the town's Dog Beach. They also receive a copy of "The Dog's Guide to Surfing" and a surf & turf (tenderloin and salmon) room-service meal. (Boston Globe)
Sports gear grows up Jan 25, 2008
Even in its current lineup, the company is trying to provide a little more sophistication and versatility by introducing board shorts that look like walking shorts. Andy Tompkins, executive director of ASR, said surf and skate companies are definitely trying to grow with their customers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Surf business rides the wave of rising oil prices Jan 17, 2008
Stehlik said he chooses to run just one store for two reasons: It helps create demand for his Blue Planet Surf-branded items, which include T-shirts, board shorts, rash guards and caps for youth and adults, and it avoids competition with the stores to which he wholesales surfboards. "We're not a mall shop, but more a destination store that's sort of off the beaten path," he said. (Pacific Business News, HI)
"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Jan 17, 2008
They will be freaking out, and you can look at them and say "I was wearing five layers when you were walking to class in board shorts, who's tougher now brah?". So Syracuse, don't fear the snow. (Daily Orange, NY)
A pristine beach, a decision and a wave of discontent Jan 5, 2008
Atop the sand dunes, bleary eyed, clad in hoodies and board shorts, surfers scan the waves that barrel along the unspoilt Bass Coast beaches. There's a community here, even including those who drive from as far as Melbourne to surf. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Happy holidays Dec 21, 2007
Jason says: It's hard to find a male game character without camo gear on, let alone board shorts ... It's hard to find a male game character without camo gear on, let alone board shorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Onshore breeze blows away leader's chance to ride the waves Nov 19, 2007
UNLIKE Peter Debnam, the Nationals leader, Mark Vaile, smuggles his budgies in board shorts ... " But Mr Langmead said Mr Vaile's planned surf would not have involved wearing budgie smugglers. "We haven't done any Debnams this campaign," he said. "If he went swimming he would go in board shorts ... I have seen him in his togs, and he does swim in board shorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BEACH BUMS BACK Oct 30, 2007
They wear board shorts and bikinis in lime green, hibiscus red and a full palette of tropical colors. Plastic beer pitchers adorn the tables. (Nola.com -- Sports)
More of this story Oct 27, 2007
Lowbrow Comedy, Low-Hanging Board Shorts. It's often very funny, this strange brew of shenanigan theater and audience interaction. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Pick system better, across the board Sep 25, 2007
"When you are looking at a wall of board shorts and they are all pink, there is a little bit of guesswork as to whether you've grabbed the right pattern. Also you might think you've grabbed a size 12 when in actual fact in your hand is a size 10," Mr Delaney says ... " It also improves packing information and customer order receipt procedures. Mr Delaney says Quiksilver is "the only player in this market" to provide an exact contents label on each carton, making life easier for retailers. "If a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
New York Fashion Week Sep 14, 2007
Swimsuits dominated the collection - the brand name is Nautica, after all - and those mostly hit the knee like the board shorts the surfers wear. But the overall look here was more European sailor than surfer. (AZCentral -- Style)
E-greeting scams snare unwary users Aug 3, 2007
02 August 2007 12:03 PM. A new form of online scam has hit inboxes across Australia, as Victoria's consumer watchdog advises anyone receiving an unfamiliar e-greeting card notification in their e-mail to delete it immediately. (ZDNet.com.au)
Australia's latest WiMax network comes to Sydney Aug 3, 2007
These days, you're just as likely to see high-technology surfboard designers wearing board shorts to work as Star Trek T-shirts. Tags. (ZDNet.com.au)
Telstra seeks legal bills from C7 case Jul 30, 2007
These days, you're just as likely to see high-technology surfboard designers wearing board shorts to work as Star Trek T-shirts. It's been 345 years since physicist Robert Boyle published the experimental results confirming what is now known as Boyle's Law, which to paraphrase is: a gas will spread out to fill any available space. (ZDNet.com.au)
Surf stores expect a wave of back-to-school buying Jul 26, 2007
At Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, sales of board shorts and bikinis are tapering off while shoppers are buying more backpacks and T-shirts, said co-owner Duke Edukas. "Many people already are thinking, 'I've got to get Johnny or Sally their back-to-school stuff," Edukas said. (Los Angeles Times)
McPeak witnessed sport's climb May 12, 2007
Guys in board shorts and women in bikinis are lined up like surfers waiting for the next set. Only waves of heat are on this horizon. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A nation celebrates Jan 27, 2007
As the mercury inches up, the Australian flags draped around each member of the McBride and Hoye families, covering their board shorts and singlets, seem unnecessarily protective. Except, of course, this is Australia Day, and the Fairfield West McBrides and the Bateau Bay Hoyes have made this joint pilgrimage for the past 18 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Read more... Jan 18, 2007
With that, about 60 surfers, some dressed in black board shorts, others carrying Velilla surfboards and purple orchid lei, walked to the beach and got into the water. Another 60 or so friends and relatives threw flowers and lei into the ocean from shore. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hobgoods hit waves Jan 11, 2007
30-day news archives. ""Yeah, sometimes coming off the holidays you carry a few extra pounds," laughed his twin brother, C.J. Hobgood, who also won his heat in convincing fashion with a 15.73 total.Despite the chilly air -- although the water was a warm 72 degrees -- C.J. wore a spring suit."I was just fired up to surf," he said. "I had gone free-surfing with Shea (Lopez) and was definitely humbled out there. (Florida Today)
The paintball gods Nov 4, 2006
Cargo shorts, board shorts, camouflage. Shirts are optional and slip on and off like the fog over the coast. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Slater carves up Cocoa Beach waves Oct 28, 2006
Just like the colorful stars adorning his board shorts, Slater was the star attraction at Friday's opening rounds of the inaugural 36-man $10,000 Sean Slater Invitational. The contest, part of the Bright House Networks and World Skin Cancer Foundation Fall Classic presented by Ron Jon, continues at 9 a.m. today with the finals set to begin about 4 p.m.. (Florida Today)
Changing face does little to alter village life Oct 21, 2006
"You could be Jamie Packer down here or Joe Blow from the Housing Commission once you're down here with your board shorts on it doesn't matter; everyone's the same.". MEASURES OF DIVERSITY. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FEATURE - Action Sports Apparel Makers Heed Organic Call Sep 14, 2006
Complicating the push to greener materials is the industry's reliance on synthetic fabrics for board shorts and other apparel ... BOARD SHORTS FROM PLASTIC BOTTLES ... In addition to an organic cotton T-shirt line, Sector 9 offered bamboo skateboards, while Planet Earth, a division of K2 Inc. , exhibited a complete line of clothing, including board shorts, made from recycled plastic bottles. (Planet Ark, United States)
Not that hard being green Sep 9, 2006
From hats and jeans made of hemp to T-shirts fashioned from organic cotton and board shorts made from recycled plastic bottles, green fashions are on display this weekend at the Action Sports Retailer trade show at the San Diego Convention Center. The show, which is a key sales event for the action-sports industry, runs through tomorrow. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Surf's up in Glendale - well gear is Sep 7, 2006
Clothing for all ages takes up most of the shop, with racks of bikinis, long board shorts, surf tees and rash guards (shirts usually made of Lycra that offer protection from rough surfboards and the sun). The shop also carries the hard-to-find Hawaiian Da Hui brand. (AZCentral -- Business)
Former Chargers GM makes some waves Aug 28, 2006
OCEANSIDE With his blue knee-length board shorts, oversized straw hat and athletic build, Bobby Beathard has an appearance that defies his nearly 70 years of life. That could be credited to his free time spent bodysurfing, swimming, running or mountain biking, when he wasn't working as a general manager for the Chargers or Redskins. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Going with the flow Aug 25, 2006
Vipers, Churchills and Duck Feet favorite brands of fins are all that's needed aside from trunks or board shorts. Hand-planing devices are not allowed at the world contest. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Language program takes to the waves: Foreign students increasing business at coastal surf shops Jul 30, 2006
They leave California with sunburnt lips, board shorts, flip-flops and a surfer's wardrobe. "Enrollment in the foreign language program has more than quadrupled since the surf initiative was first introduced, according to Luke Frerichs, vice president of marketing responsible for five FLS locations. It offers both year-round programs, in places like Boston and Nevada, and study tours in a variety of locations.Wanting to provide a program that separated the MiraCosta campus from other language... (North County Times)
God vibrations Jul 30, 2006
It's a great way to share the Gospel, especially to the youth of today, said the 25-year-old college student, who has strawberry blond hair and wears Billabong board shorts. Chris Williams, the 36-year-old director, said the counselors challenge the kids with conversations ranging from drug use to getting closer to God. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
READ MORE > Jul 9, 2006
Now, not only are floral board shorts as common on city sidewalks as on Hawaii's beaches, they're a source of inspiration for some of fashion's big names ... "Why do you see board shorts on the street? Because people are seeing an escape. It's the same reason people go to movies and listen to music," Hamilton says. (Sioux City Journal)
The true north strong and indie Jul 2, 2006
From Edinburgh, there's the acclaimed electronic duo Boards of Canada, who borrowed their name from the National Film Board shorts the two brothers watched as schoolboys. One of the most prominent indie record companies this decade has been Secretly Canadian, a label in Bloomington, Ind. (Globe and Mail)
Moms, do you dare to wear a bikini? Jun 10, 2006
Any spouse who seriously contemplates how, or whether to punish their partner deserves to be dropped like a sack of potatoes - bikini or no bikini, Speedo, banana hammock, or board shorts. Honestly, if this is how your relationship functions, don t be surprised if your husband decides he d rather have a younger model. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Actress Jessica Alba plans one fantastic summer Jun 1, 2006
A: I like guys in board shorts. Q: Are you a fan of spray-on tans. (USA Today -- Life)
Retail Sales Heat Up in April May 5, 2006
Indeed, Southern California surf shop owners have been grumbling that gloomy weather has hurt sales of springtime merchandise, including board shorts and sandals. "I attribute it to the weather being so strange," said Mark Richards, co-owner of Val Surf in North Hollywood, which has six shops in Southern California. (Los Angeles Times)
FULL STORY... Jan 13, 2006
This isn't the time to go out in board shorts and a T-shirt. The water temperature is down in the 50s, cold enough to be a hazard. (The Log)
12.40am Woman assaulted on roadside Jan 7, 2006
He also had an Australian accent and was wearing a blue bonds type singlet, white board shorts and thongs. The third man is described as 180cm tall, of medium build and olive complexion with a tribal style tattoo on his left arm. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
