Struggling surfers await the trickle-down effect Nov 16, 2009
The title will be decided at the Banzai Pipeline event in Hawaii next month. Ditto the battle of the surf brands for the women's title the former NSW surfer Stephanie Gilmore, now based on the Gold Coast, is contracted to Rip Curl, while Brazil's Silvana Lima is backed by Billabong. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
'Banzai' Betty gets behind camera Oct 9, 2009
Banzai' Betty gets behind camera ... "Banzai" Betty Depolito is a surfing icon based on the North Shore of O'ahu ... With a nickname like "Banzai," she's obviously surfed the North Shore's famous Pipeline and Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach back in the late '70s and early '80s, and she's still out there today half-time surfing, half-time snapping video. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Calls for Fast Action in Japan After Historic Vote Aug 31, 2009
Monday morning news broadcasts ran nonstop coverage of the election blowout, with winning politicians leading their supporters in cheers of "banzai" and solemn shots of grim-faced lawmakers that had been ousted. Every major newspaper fronted pictures of Yukio Hatoyama, the leader of the victorious Democratic Party of Japan and a near lock to become Japan's next prime minister. (ABC News -- Wire)
Omarr's Daily Astrological Forecast for August 1, 2009 Aug 17, 2009
This birthday guy made his biggest splash as Charles Main in the epic 1985 miniseries "North ." His film credits include "The Heavenly Kid," "Southern Comfort" and "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension." He's appeared in recurring roles on "Diagnosis Murder" and "Melrose Place" and recently guest-starred on "CSI: Miami.". ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't make a move if you have your eye set on a new conquest. (FOX61, CT)
Inside Scoop Jul 5, 2009
"The Toy Guy" Chris Byrne, editor of Time for Play Magazine, joins us with a bunch of fun stuff, including splash bombs and banzai skimboard surfers. CHEF ON A SHOESTRING -- We're doing a clambake with our Chef on a Shoestring this week. (CBS News -- Evening News)
North Georgian shines in new acting roles Feb 8, 2009
He starred in the MGM/UA film The Heavenly Kid in 1985 and performed prominent roles in ensemble film casts in Wyatt Earp, Buckaroo Banzai, In the Line of Duty, Southern Comfort, Badlands, 2001, and North and South. He appeared in TV favorites such as Murder She Wrote, Booker, Diagnosis Murder and Beauty and the Beast. (Catoosa County News, GA)
