Paul Wendkos, 84; director best known for film 'Gidget' Nov 23, 2009
Francie s only interest in the cute guys at the beach is having them teach her how to surf. But love eventually snares her, and she s soon drinking beer with the Big Kahuna (Cliff Robertson) just to make Moondoggie (James Darren) jealous. (Boston Globe)
Elderly Brains Benefit from Interne... Oct 22, 2009
Neurological researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Health Sciences have shown that teaching seniors how to surf the net leads to beneficial changes in parts of brain related that control decision-making and complex reasoning. The research, reported at the 2009 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, suggests that internet training can stimulate neural activation patterns and could potentially enhance brain function and cognition in older adults. (Suite101.com)
Disabled to ride waves Aug 14, 2009
Disabled persons are invited to come experience the fun and freedom of learning how to surf in a safe environment. If you come down, what you will see is a lot of borrowed equipment and a lot of aloha, Leong said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Announcements for Thursday, August 13, 2009 Aug 14, 2009
Come experience the fun and freedom of learning how to surf in a safe environment. The first day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Hanalei Black Pot beach. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Announcements Aug 6, 2009
Come experience the fun and freedom of learning how to surf in a safe and secure environment. The first day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Hanalei Black Pot beach. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Life is good without limbs Jul 6, 2009
Nick Vujicic, 26, born without legs or arms, is taught by Bethany Hamilton how to surf in Hawaii in 2008. Nick was born in Melbourne, Australia, but now lives in Los Angeles and heads the ministry "Life without Limbs" as an Evangelical Christian. (People's Daily Online, China)
Adventurous in Wash. paddle from atop surfboards Jul 5, 2009
Boys teaching Waikiki Beach tourists how to surf would stand on their longboards and use outrigger canoe paddles to propel the board and catch waves. Hawaii surfers also started stand-up paddling to stay in shape on calm days. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Soaring jail rates justify change of tactics: report Jun 25, 2009
indigenous children from Brewarrina learn how to surf at Maroubra Beach as part of the No-Way anti-drugs campaign. Photo: Sahlan Hayes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Heralded QB to Hawaii Jun 24, 2009
" Paradise Valley uses a Wing-T offense, but "we put in some shotgun formations so I can throw the ball more," Spain said. Spain is capable of running 40 yards in 4.7 seconds. He also can throw a football about 75 yards. Recruiting analysts praise Spain's accuracy. "Accuracy is one of the things I really work on, along with my footwork," Spain said. He said he also will play safety this season. Spain has a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. He said he "definitely" will meet the requirement... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Baldwin Landing hosts Elkhart County Chamber Jun 18, 2009
"You could actually learn how to surf," DeLano teased. "I learned how to do that last Friday.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
