Plenty of 'chicken skin' as Obama supporters party in Hawaii Nov 5, 2008
"I'm going to get some shave ice. I'm going to go body surfing ... and I'm going to watch my girls play on the beach.". Deborah Luckett, an Obama campaign volunteer, said Obama's demeanor and charisma has energized people. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama's more Illinois than Hawaii, folks in Chicago say Oct 31, 2008
"I might go to Zippy's. I might go to Rainbow Drive-In. I haven't decided yet. Get some Zip Min. I'm going to go get some shave ice. I'm going to go body surfing at an undisclosed location. I'm going to see my tutu my grandma and I'm going to watch my girls play on the beach, and once in a while I might go into the water. But mostly I'm going to watch them.". This is his home now. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Surf-loving priests lead interfaith worshipers in a 'blessing of ... Oct 6, 2008
Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, was 10 years old and growing up in Westwood when he took up body surfing. More than seven decades later -- he is now 83 -- he says he is still drawn to the sea. (Los Angeles Times)
Obama out of touch with S.C. voters Aug 29, 2008
Instead of bringing together leaders from both parties this summer to bring down fuel costs, Obama told South Carolinians to check their tire pressure and get a tune-up before he went body surfing in Hawaii on a vacation. While Obama was on vacation, Republicans worked hard to find real solutions to energy costs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obama surfs, honors late mother as vacation ends Aug 16, 2008
HONOLULU (AP) Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama enjoyed his last full day of vacation in his native Hawaii Thursday body surfing in Pacific waves and walking on the beach. There were solemn moments, too, as the U.S. senator representing Illinois ended a week-long break from campaigning for president. (USA Today -- News)
McCain displays credentials as Obama relaxes Aug 15, 2008
On Thursday, he toured a nature preserve and went body surfing. Beyond that, Obama has played golf, taken walks on the beach with his daughters, eaten dinner at a few Honolulu restaurants with his wife and friends, and visited almost daily with his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, whom Obama calls "tutu," a Hawaiian term. (International Herald Tribune)
Obama: At Home in the Islands Aug 11, 2008
I m going to go body surfing at an undisclosed location, Mr. Obama told a crowd who had gathered hours before his arrival in Honolulu. I m going to see my tutu my grandma and I m going to watch my girls play on the beach, and once in a while I might go into the water. (New York Times)
Obama begins weeklong vacation... Aug 9, 2008
" Obama had a little work to do - he spoke at a welcome ceremony at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park upon his arrival and on Tuesday he was to headline a sold-out $2,300-per-person fundraiser. "We're not here to politic," Obama told supporters gathered at the park. "I'm going to go body surfing at an undisclosed location. I'm going to see my tutu, my grandmother. (The Drudge Report)
Island life in multiracial Hawaii shaped Obama Aug 8, 2008
He enjoyed the lifestyle of an island teen, playing basketball, body surfing and spear-fishing, and he worked at a burger outlet and served on the school literary magazine's editorial board. Obama has recounted numerous instances when he felt like an outsider, as when a seventh grader called him a "coon" and the parents of a white girl objected to her going to the prom with him. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety Aug 2, 2008
Avoid body surfing, as this activity results in many cervical spine injuries, shoulder dislocations and humeral fractures. Safety rules for diving boards include. (Health-Finder)
10 DeKalb Boy Scouts tour Central America Jul 30, 2008
Their activities based from Bocas del Toro included watching bottle-nosed dophins at Dolphin Bay on the south side of Isla Cristobal, snorkeling at Coral Cay, snorkeling at Hospital Point off Isla Solarte, and body surfing and boogie boarding at Red Frog Beach on the north shore of Isla Bastimentos. Red Frog Beach is named after the strawberry poison-dart frog abundant in that area. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ocean Park, Maine Jul 7, 2008
Creating sand castles, flying kites, swimming and body surfing on the waves are all favorites of tourists and locals alike. In addition, some of the area hotels open their pools to the community for a small fee and there are many areas for hiking and fishing nearby. (Suite101.com)
Dive in to hottest, coolest time in Galveston Jun 23, 2008
You can experience the Endless Summer with ocean body surfing. Hey, if you can stand up and hang 10 you re good in testing the Boogie Bahn. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Be the change you want to see in the world Jun 23, 2008
They said later it was like body surfing at a concert only in a very small space. I couldn t have trusted like that for a million dollars and still can t believe how they all fell and fell, in sure and certain hope of being caught. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Safety at the Beach Apr 17, 2008
Finally, in shallow breaking waves, extend your hand out in front of you when diving, body surfing, or wiping out on a surfboard. Safety on the Sand. (Suite101.com)
Gould resurfaces to claim double gold at the beach Apr 3, 2008
"I love body surfing and I've surfed a knee board and a stand-up board for many, many years, so I read the surf well and it's great to be able to put swimming and surf lifesaving together. "I'd like to learn how to do the board, I've got dicky knees, so I'll have to lie on my stomach to do that but I'm not too sure about trying the ski. " Gould could not have asked for better conditions for her surf debut. Waves were almost non-existent yesterday and she was able to power her way through the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Big shoulders carry St. Cloud State Mar 27, 2008
Over the summer, St. Cloud State forward Ryan Lasch used a different approach than most hockey players to broaden his shoulders and develop upper-body strength: body surfing in the Pacific Ocean. "It was just a way of relaxing and getting away from hockey," said Lasch, a native of Lake Forest, Calif. (Albany Times Union)
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Rugby Rampage: Murderball comes to UNH Feb 8, 2008
It was in 1998, while body surfing during a family trip to the Caribbean, that Nate broke his neck after a rogue wave slammed him into the ocean floor. Loomis had been involved with Northeast Passage for years, but only recently became involved in the rugby program. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Man drowns in swollen drain in Qld Feb 6, 2008
An 18-year-old man body surfing in a stormwater drain drowned when his foot became caught in a grate as a flash flood hit the area in Brisbane's south. A second teenager also feared drowned was found alive a short time later. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bestsellers list Feb 3, 2008
Body Surfing - Debut Anita Shreve, Back Bay, $14. 99, 9780316067331 Shreve's favorite N.H. seaside house is the setting for this well-controlled, well-peopled story. (Scranton Times, PA)
Encinitas man was dedicated to his family, county Jan 1, 2008
"As Billy and I became older, we started surfing, but Dad kept on body surfing. We all loved the water.". When Gage wanted to unwind with his family, "we'd head up to our mountain cabin in Idyllwild," said Deanne Gage. (North County Times)
Bart's Blog: Aloha and Mahalo Dec 8, 2007
I think I would be safe to assume that a little body surfing wipes away bad memories of your team better than a day of pencil pushing, or keyboard pounding, or whatever it is that I do. But my thoughts put simply are that we brought our C-Game to an A-Game match-up, our knife to a gunfight. (BroncoCountry.com)
Beware the volcano Nov 25, 2007
He remembered the pre-season runs at Bondi, magical mornings body surfing at Tamarama and how, while at the powerful NSL club, he became the country's No.1 striker. But the thoughts were not all pleasant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
LOCAL SCENE: Turning 60 and still going strong Oct 9, 2007
So, for the edification and education of Baby Boomers everywhere, here's The Local Scene's Top 10 list of things to consider when reaching 60:Less channel surfing, more body surfing. Less time bellying up to the bar, more time trying to break par. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Letters for Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Sep 5, 2007
We had a close call at Kealia Beach in early August of this year where my two sons, ages 15 and 19, were body surfing and Boogie boarding (against my advice and advice of the signs against swimming at the center of the beach). To my horror they began to be pulled out farther and farther and appeared to be in trouble. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
In the pool! Sep 5, 2007
Ocean swimming, combined with body surfing, can push the envelope for routine lap swimmers who will have to deal with currents, waves and limited underwater visibility. Open-water swimming should be attempted only by experienced swimmers who are at the intermediate or advanced level. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Boy bitten by snake not afraid of river Jul 4, 2007
The 12-year-old Alpena boy was body surfing near the Hasty access when his foot slipped on a rock in some willow weeds. "I felt something grab onto my foot," he said. (Bolivar Herald Free Press, MO)
Hot days call for cool measures Jul 4, 2007
When catching a wave, or body surfing, throw your hands out in front of your face to avoid back and neck injuries. Buchanan also reminded parents that they are the lifeguards in private pools and must keep attention on children at all times. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What's steeper than steep? New amusement park rides for 2007 May 28, 2007
It will include four slides, a kids play area and wave pool that simulates body surfing. - Four additions are coming to Boulder Beach at Silverwood in Idaho ---- a VIP Cabana Island for rent, 40-foot-tall raft ride, new wave pool and kids area. (North County Times)
Plenty new to do at theme parks in 2007 May 20, 2007
It will include four slides, a kid's play area and wave pool that simulates body surfing. -Four additions are coming to Boulder Beach at Silverwood in Idaho - a VIP Cabana Island for rent, 40-foot tall raft ride, new wave pool and kid's area. (Herald-Tribune)
Youth awaits doctors’ report on brain tumor Apr 30, 2007
Just days before, he had been body surfing on Lake Ontario. He wouldn t return home again for months. (Scranton Times, PA)
Dive into 'Body Surfing' Apr 26, 2007
Excerpt from 'Body Surfing' - USATODAY.com ... Excerpt from 'Body Surfing. (USA Today -- Life)
Radmanovic lied, got injured snowboarding Feb 24, 2007
" Jackson has experienced this kind of episode before with one of his players. He was coaching the to one of their six championships with him when center Luc Longley sustained the same injury while body surfing before a game in Los Angeles. Longley was sidelined for more than a month. What he did, however, was within the guidelines of his contract. What Radmanovic did wasn't. So Jackson was glad that Radmanovic decided to come clean about the mishap. "It was purely voluntary. He called me aside,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Pete's Arboblog Feb 14, 2007
Joe and I found out we BOTH had been in the World Body Surfing championships, (different age categories, same results, out in the first round. and vowed to compete in the three main So Cal events together next year. (WeAreSC.com)
House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan's speech Jan 18, 2007
-Or you can be resourceful by using the old brown McDonald's trays to carry your food and also use them for body surfing. -Or you can learn cultural sensitivity by knowing that bumbai means "later on" and is not a town in India. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Illini Finish Successful Florida Training Trip Jan 12, 2007
Many people hit the ocean for some body surfing or just to play around in the water. A group played some beach volleyball, walked along the beach or went shopping. (Fightingillini.com)
