TOURISM: As traffic roars past, beach haven beckons in Carlsbad May 24, 2009
"My suit is board shorts," Cantor said. "I work in paradise. It's great.". (North County Times)
Former staffer saves Sera's May 12, 2009
Board shorts still have a place in the store, though. Higa has been involved in much of the evolution at Sera's, having progressed from part-time sales work to merchandise buyer to store manager. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Day at the beach Apr 2, 2009
Bikinis, board shorts in December. Only in Brevard. (Florida Today)
Coast Guard suspends search for teen Mar 10, 2009
The teen was reported to be wearing only board shorts. The weather conditions reported on scene were winds up to 20 miles per hour, 12-foot ocean swells, and a water temperature of 55 degrees. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Surf retailers take a hit in recession Mar 2, 2009
With surfers cutting back on new surfboards, wetsuits and board shorts just months before summer, executives and workers at surf goods stores said they were holding their breath. "We're not used to moving backward," said Aaron Pai, owner of Huntington Surf , a chain of four surf shops in Huntington Beach. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Buffett opens Waikiki restaurant with concert Feb 28, 2009
Dressed in his trademark yellow T-shirt, red board shorts and standing in bare feet, Buffett brought out old standards like "Come Monday," "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and "Margaritaville," played "Dukes on Sunday" with local favorite Henry Kapono and jammed all night alongside ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and most of his Coral Reefer band. He also premiered some new songs, basically putting on a full concert preview for fans who also came to town for Buffett's concert tomorrow night at the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
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)
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)
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)
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)
