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	<title>SURF NEWS DAILY &#187; Industry</title>
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		<title>Shark Skin nano-coating could make surfboards faster?</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/22/shark-skin-nano-coating-could-make-surfboards-faster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 01:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re gonna need a bigger wind turbine. Or maybe not. German researchers are using shark skin to make windmills spin more efficiently, and generate more electricity. Not real shark skin, thankfully. This is shark-line skin that can be painted onto wind turbines, airplanes and ships to reduce flow resistance, or drag. Does this make your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seabase to distribute Surfer&#8217;s Skin Sunscreen in Europe</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/20/seabase-to-distribute-surfers-skin-sunscreen-in-europe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 01:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seabase International announces they are to distribute the Surfer’s Skin range of sunscreens in Europe Developed in New Zealand to overcome the severe UV conditions experienced by surfers, the Surfers Skin range of waterproof sunscreens has been widely accepted throughout New Zealand in all outdoor pursuits where it’s waterproof, sweat-proof and non-sting qualities have been praised. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surfboard Market Adapts To Survive Downturn &#8211; by Transworld</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/17/surfboard-market-adapts-to-survive-downturn-by-transworld/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[The April issue of] TransWorld Business takes a look at the state of  the surf hardgoods market, checking in with the industry to see how  surfboard sales are faring.
The past five years have been tumultuous for surfboard manufacturers.  All markets naturally ebb and flow, but the ripples that formed in the
wake of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Patagonia Launches Online Surf Catalog</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/07/patagonia-launches-online-surf-catalog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 21:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Our new  online Surf Catalog is a rallying call on behalf of threatened surf  breaks around the world. It&#8217;s packed full of stunning images,  compelling videos, the best surf gear available and action alerts from  our friends at Save  The Waves Coalition. Give it a look and share with your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rusty adds Balinese surfer Mega Semadhi to the team</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/01/rusty-adds-balinese-surfer-mega-semadhi-to-the-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 19:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rusty is proud to announce the addition of 20-year-old Balinese ripper Mega Semadhi to the surf team. Hailing from Bali&#8217;s famed Bukit Peninsula &#8211; home to iconic breaks such as Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Bingin &#8211; Mega honed his tuberiding and aerial skills at an early age and has fast become an internationally recognized talent.
“We [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toes on the Nose recycles sailboat sails to make boardshorts</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/05/01/toes-on-the-nose-recycles-sailboat-sails-to-make-boardshorts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 19:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laid back surf-inspired apparel company Toes on the Nose introduces limited edition, U.S.-made board shorts crafted entirely of discarded sailboat sails for their summer 2010 collection.
The “2nd Wind Project” is Toes on the Nose’s personal effort at reducing the carbon footprint of old discarded sailboat sails.  The recycled sailcloth is used to produce handmade, limited [...]]]></description>
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		<title>O&#8217;Neill Launches Eco Line in New York City</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/28/oneill-launches-eco-line-in-new-york-city/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/28/oneill-launches-eco-line-in-new-york-city/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[see video of event on facebook
O’Neill’s first-ever earth-conscious collection, Eco&#8217;Neill, made its  debut on 4.22.10 in collaboration with j.k. livin artist MISHKA @  Saturdays Surf NYC in the heart of SoHo*. The intimate cocktail party  and preview event for the Spring 2010 Men’s Collection welcomed fashion,  music and lifestyle media, industry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wayne Rich winning the 2010 Ventura Sacred Craft Shape Off [Video]</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/28/wayne-rich-winning-the-2010-ventura-sacred-craft-shape-off-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nice time-lapse video of Wayne Rich winning the 2010 Ventura Sacred  Craft Shape Off. Moonlight is currently glassing some really nice Wayne  Rich longboards for Playero.

story via surfysurfy.net
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		<title>Bob Hurley On Plans For 2010 U.S. Open Of Surfing</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/23/bob-hurley-on-plans-for-2010-u-s-open-of-surfing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/23/bob-hurley-on-plans-for-2010-u-s-open-of-surfing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[News  broke recently that Nike has signed back on with IMG Action Sports for a “multi-year” sponsorship agreement for the U.S.  Open of Surfing. After last year’s dramatic investment in the event  from Hurley, Nike 6.0, and CONS the announcement brought up a slew of  questions. How many years is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boards &amp; Waves Expo brings surfboard buzz to Florida</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/22/boards-waves-expo-brings-surfboard-buzz-to-florida/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/22/boards-waves-expo-brings-surfboard-buzz-to-florida/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 1,000 surfers showed up this weekend for the Boards &#38; Waves  Expo to see the latest innovations in surfboards and fins, watch shaping  demos and attend educational seminars.  A first for Brevard County, the  Expo was designed to educate surfers about surfboard shapes, design and  performance.
Ten local surfboard shapers including [...]]]></description>
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		<title>For eco-friendly surfboard shapers, more kelp in the lineup</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/04/17/for-eco-friendly-surfboard-shapers-more-kelp-in-the-lineup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surfing&#8217;s dirty secret is easy to find in the drab enclave of San Clemente known as the surf ghetto, where the ocean breeze is spiked with the sweet smell of chemicals and men wearing flip-flops and coated with white dust search for magic inside blocks of toxic foam.
Joey Santley is looking for something equally elusive: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Billabong launches their new line of wetsuits in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/13/billabong-launches-their-new-line-of-wetsuits-in-australia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/13/billabong-launches-their-new-line-of-wetsuits-in-australia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Billabong today announced the launch of its next generation of wetsuit technology – a super-lightweight steamer that has the fit of a second skin. The new SGX, available for  delivery into Australian retail stores on March 18 is significantly lighter when wet than traditional wetsuits.
It is made of durable lightweight material that soaks dramatically less water [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Welcomes Kanoa Igarashi, 12, To Its Surf Team</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/11/quiksilver-welcomes-kanoa-igarashi-12-to-its-surf-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/11/quiksilver-welcomes-kanoa-igarashi-12-to-its-surf-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quiksilver announced the newest member of its world-class surf team—12-year-old Kanoa Igarashi—putting him among the ranks of surfing’s elite.  Amid the sea of young athletes trying to break into the pro surfing circuit, Igarashi stands out as the most promising that any have seen in a long time.  And with an eye for talent and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surfing gets its own pre-season training camp</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/08/surfing-gets-its-own-pre-season-training-camp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2010/02/08/surfing-gets-its-own-pre-season-training-camp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mick Fanning (above)

With the World Tour moving to a &#8220;one-world&#8221; ranking system, the recent dismissal of head judge Perry Hatchet, and now the announcement of a pro junior tour, the ASP&#8217;s definitely been undergoing a metamorphosis this offseason. And while the inner workings of the tour are being tinkered with, some of the surfers are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 5-Star Volcom Pipeline Pro intends to benefit WQS surfers and local community</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/12/01/the-5-star-volcom-pipeline-pro-intends-to-benefit-wqs-surfers-and-local-community/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the last decade, Volcom has allotted millions of marketing dollars into the Banzai Pipeline, its locals, and adjacent real estate. And, announcing the new sponsorship of the 5-Star World Qualifying Series Pipeline Pro, the action sports brand is reinvesting into the North Shore community and Hawaii&#8217;s &#8216;QS surfers. At the same time, Volcom has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Billabong acquires Swell.com</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/11/23/billabong-acquires-swell-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the United States-based online boardsports retailer Swell.com (Swell).
Swell, founded in 1999, is a leading online retailer in the US boardsport sector and sells many of the industry’s leading brands.
Financial details of the purchase remain confidential, but the transaction is not material [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Cuts More Jobs</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/11/07/quiksilver-cuts-more-jobs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Huntington Beach-based clothing maker Quiksilver Inc. has laid off 125 workers at its headquarters and elsewhere in Southern California as part of its ongoing cost cutting.
In all, 200 jobs were cut including 75 vacant positions at Quiksilver, which makes clothes inspired by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
The cuts came at Quiksilver’s America unit, including at its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surfrider Foundation Teams Up With LEGOLAND</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/17/surfrider-foundation-teams-up-with-legoland/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/17/surfrider-foundation-teams-up-with-legoland/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEA LIFE™ Aquarium turns one August 11th and LEGOLAND® California Resort is celebrating with the launch of the Celebrity Mosaic Project to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. Celebrities including Al Pacino, Brooke Shields, Heidi Klum, Jamie Lee Curtis, Peter Facinielli, Thomas Gibson, Tom DeLonge and Tony Hawk have built their own unique ocean-themed LEGO® mosaics that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ASP Investigates the Parko and Occy New Zealand tour..</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/14/investigation-on-for-parko-and-occy-new-zealand-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The governing body of world professional surfing is investigating a Surfing New Zealand promotion involving two leading international surfers.  The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) told Sunday News it regarded The Corona Surf Trips, held last month at Whangamata and Gisborne and featuring current world title leader Joel Parkinson and former world champ Mark Occhilupo, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kelly Slater is testing &#8220;The Manta Ray&#8221; surfboard by Channel Islands</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/10/kelly-slater-is-testing-new-the-manta-ray-surfboard-by-channel-islands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kelly Slater is debuting a new Channel Islands surfboard at the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay.
It is called &#8220;The Manta Ray&#8221; and has a total different nose and shape.
The new Kelly Slater&#8217;s testing surfboard is inspired by hydrodynamics of the manta ray, as well as a mix between the Tangent and Wizard Sleeve models.
If it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lizzard adds Richards Bay local Vaughan Weyer to team</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/07/lizzard-adds-richards-bay-local-vaughan-weyer-to-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top Richards Bay surfer Vaughan Weyer (17) has signed a sponsorship deal with surfwear brand Lizzard International.
Born and raised in Richards Bay (Zululand, South Africa), Weyer is one of the most naturally talented and underrated surfers to have come out of the area for quite some time. His powerful new school surfing approach has been [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dusty Payne rides onto the Nixon Surf Team</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/07/dusty-payne-rides-onto-the-nixon-surf-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/07/dusty-payne-rides-onto-the-nixon-surf-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nixon is pleased to announce Dusty Payne as the newest addition to the Nixon Surf Team. Keeping in true Nixon tradition, new riders are only added after a majority vote by the current Nixon Surf Team; a policy that has existed for all of the brands 11 year history.
Hailing from Lahaina, HI, and currently rated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creatures of Leisure and Taj make nice</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/04/creatures-of-leisure-and-taj-make-nice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/04/creatures-of-leisure-and-taj-make-nice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yallingup, Western Australia &#8212; Western Australian based surf accessory company Creatures of Leisure, are pleased to announce a resolution of the recently reported dispute between Taj’s management company, and themselves. Taj will continue to ride for Creatures of Leisure until at least 2010 which marks the expiry date of the most recent 4 year agreement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Global Surf In. Noosa Fest gives $19,000 to charity</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/02/global-surf-in-noosa-fest-gives-19000-to-charity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/02/global-surf-in-noosa-fest-gives-19000-to-charity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2009 Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing, presented by Golden Breed, raised almost $19,500 to split between three beneficiary charities – Surf Aid, the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal and Frangipani Dreams.
At a hand-over of the donations in Noosa yesterday, Festival director Phil Jarratt and sponsorship manager Trudy Croad thanked major sponsor Global [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Barton Lynch new head coach for Oz at ISA World Games</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/02/barton-lynch-new-head-coach-for-oz-at-isa-world-games/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/07/02/barton-lynch-new-head-coach-for-oz-at-isa-world-games/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surfing Australia announces Barton Lynch as Head Coach of TravelSIM Team Australia
Surfing Australia is proud announce Barton Lynch as head coach of the TravelSIM Team Australia group of eight surfers heading to Costa Rica for the 2009 International Surfing Association (ISA) Billabong World Surfing Games.
As a former elite  Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) surfer and  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver/Kram launch line based Ramones originals</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/28/quiksilverkram-launch-line-based-ramones-originals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/28/quiksilverkram-launch-line-based-ramones-originals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KRAM TO RELEASE COVER OF RAMONES &#8220;BLITZKRIEG BOP&#8221;
Quiksilver Launches Product-Line Based On Iconic Ramones Originals In An Agreement With Global Merchandise Label Bravado.
Sydney &#8211; Quiksilver, the world’s largest surf company, and one of Australia’s most recognised musicians, Kram, have teamed up to produce a cover of one of Punk Rock’s most recognised songs, the infamous [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World’s First Carbon Nanotube Surfboard</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/28/world%e2%80%99s-first-carbon-nanotube-surfboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enlight Earth LLC and Eric Arakawa Designs bring you the world’s first carbon nanotube surfboard. This board was hand shaped and uses single wall carbon nanotube infused Epoxy making it one of the strongest and lightest surfboards in the world. Nano technology is definitely the wave of the future; the best phrase to describe the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Launches European Cell Phone Partnership?</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/26/quiksilver-launches-european-cell-phone-partnership/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/26/quiksilver-launches-european-cell-phone-partnership/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really hope this is a hoax&#8230;
Quiksilver Europe has announced a partnership with Orange, the key brand of France Telecom,  for a capped mobile plan and phone package aimed at 15-18 year olds. Starting at EUR 22 per month on a two-year contract, the Zap 1h30 plan includes unlimited SMS and MMS to all operators.
story [...]]]></description>
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		<title>East Coast Shaper Launches Enoch Surfboards</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/25/east-coast-shaper-launches-enoch-surfboards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/25/east-coast-shaper-launches-enoch-surfboards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nicholas Mohnacky started shaping surfboards in 2004 during college and after a short stint in California, he’s back on the East Coast in South Florida, and has announced the launch of a new company, Enoch Surfboards. Mohnacky says he understands the risk of starting a business in the current economy but is prepared to embrace the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Garrett McNamara enters SUP deal with Isle Surfboards</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/25/garrett-mcnamara-enters-sup-deal-with-isle-surfboards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deal calls for McNamara to design signature line of SUP surfboards
Malibu, Ca &#8212; Surf champion Garrett McNamara (G-Mac), one of the world&#8217;s most decorated big wave tow surfers, is proud to announce his agreement with Isle Surfboards to design and sell G-Mac branded stand-up paddle (SUP) surfboards.
Three styles of boards are being manufactured: Da Monstah [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Boal signs new deals with Casio G-Shock &amp; Ville d’Anglet</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/25/tim-boal-signs-new-deals-with-casio-g-shock-ville-d%e2%80%99anglet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We bumped into WCT rookie Tim Boal the other day checking the dap down at Cavaliers, Anglet. There looked like there were a few fun ones out there. He was stoked to be back home for a couple of days to rest up before the next ‘CT leg in Brazil. Said he’s just been non-stop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FCS MINDSURF Photo challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/25/fcs-mindsurf-photo-challenge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Ever launched a huge punt off a perfectly formed potato chip or been mindlessly shacked in a leafy cave? Waves are all around us, you just need to use your imagination to find them.

The FCS MINDSURF Photo challenge is about using your imagination to find waves in random places. To enter simply find and shoot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vestal Watches signs Andrew Doheny to their surf team</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/24/vestal-watches-signs-andrew-doheny-to-their-surf-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/24/vestal-watches-signs-andrew-doheny-to-their-surf-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vestal is proud to announce the newest addition to its world-class surf team; 16 year old Andrew Doheny from Newport Beach, CA.
“Vestal is thrilled to welcome Andrew to the family. As a neighbor living in Vestal’s backyard, Andrew makes for a perfect and obvious addition to our Surf Team. We are very excited to play [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver lays off 168 more</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/23/quiksilver-lays-of-168-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quiksilver Inc. will lay off 168 more people at its Huntington Beach headquarters, according to a notice filed with the California Employment Development Department.
The restructuring will result in 150 actual layoffs and elimination of another 50 positions, said the company. Quiksilver estimated it would save $40 million annually by eliminating the jobs.
The announcement is just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DAKINE Announces New Mobile Site</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/check-out-the-new-dakine-mobile-site/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/check-out-the-new-dakine-mobile-site/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DAKINE announces new mobile site!
A newly launched, interactive site gives users access to DAKINE goodies while on the go. Content is broken down into categories including snowboard, ski, surf, skate, bike, windsurf, kiteboard, girls and music. An abbreviated version of DAKINE’s website, the mobile site, www.DAKINE.com/mobile, is compatible with most media rich-enabled cell phones.
Featured products, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chemistry Surfboards returns to the North East</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/chemistry-surfboards-returns-to-the-north-east/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following their first factory sale Chemistry Surfboards takes on the North East once again.

The Chemistry Surfboards Crew is finally at it again and returning to the North East. Cheyne Magnusson, Mike Gleason, Blake Jones, Jason Bennett, Willie Smith, brother Bryce, and cousin Sage will be on the East Coast from 6/22 &#8211; 7/1. We will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surfboard Made Of New Composite Material Handles Impact Of Being Run Over By Truck</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/surfboard-made-of-new-composite-material-handles-impact-of-being-run-over-by-truck/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[check out innergrity&#8217;s site
check out the video here
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		<title>Patagonia launches revamped Footprint Chronicles site</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/patagonia-launches-revamped-footprint-chronicles-site/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patagonia said that on June 19 it launched a revamped Footprint Chronicles website with a new format that expands upon the company’s social practices. The Footprint Chronicles is an interactive mini website that reveals to consumers the good and the bad involved in manufacturing outdoor clothing.
The revamp adds the environmental footprint of 166 individual products [...]]]></description>
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		<title>H2O Audio partners with Michael Phelps</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/h2o-audio-partners-with-michael-phelps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
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H2O Audio (www.h2oaudio.com), the leader in high performance waterproof headphones and accessories for active people everywhere, today announced a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer, Michael Phelps. Committed to encouraging healthy living, enhancing the swimming and training experience and spreading awareness for the sport, H2O Audio and Phelps will collaborate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Firewire Gets Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/firewire-gets-cover-of-entrepreneur-magazine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Firewire Surfboards CEO Mark Price on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine’s July 2009 issue. The article and cover of the magazine touts Firewire’s innovative style of shaping and how it’s changing the way boards are made.
“Competitive surfing was once about carving the surface of a wave; now the sport is heading “above the lip”-in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joel Tudor launches Kook Box surfboard, apparel brand</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/22/joel-tudor-launches-kook-box-surfboard-apparel-brand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joel Tudor has placed his passion for surfing directly into a line of surfboards and apparel called KOOK BOX.
The name Kook Box comes from the first fin’d surfboards designed by Tom Blake in 1929 or early 1930. In the early 1930’s the Cigar Box or Kook Box a hollow surfboard/paddleboard was used by U.S. special [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What if Apple and Chumby Designed a Surfboard?</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/20/what-if-apple-and-chumby-designed-a-surfboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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In a marriage of opposites, nimble designer-surfer Thomas Meyerhoffer of Montara has joined forces with distribution and manufacturing powerhouse Global Surf Industries (GSI) to unleash his latest design breakthrough on the surfing world:
Meyerhoffer has reinvented the wheel multiple times over during his storied career, but his latest project is one close to his own heart—reinventing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ESPN Interview With Steve Walden &#8211; Strato-Flex</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/18/espn-interview-with-steve-walden-strato-flex/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ESPN sits down with Steve Walden to talk about his venture into Strato-Flex boards. The photo speaks for itself.
The Strato-Flex is a series of five stringers. The middle stringer runs the length of the board, just like 99% of surfboards made. But the other four only run two-thirds to half the length of the board. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Active Acquired by Florida Investors for $5.2 Million</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/18/active-acquired-by-florida-investors-for-52-million/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Mira Loma-headquartered Active Ride Shop, which sells skateboards, snowboards and related gear at six Inland stores, is being acquired by a group of Florida-based investors for $5.2 million.
A limited liability company called Active Sports Lifestyles USA emerged as the winner among five bidders in a Tuesday auction ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Riverside. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Arthur Bourbon Signs With Electric</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/18/arthur-bourbon-signs-with-electric/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arthur Bourbon, who was recently hit by a car in reefs free tour campaign, signs with electric shades. (press release) -
Electric Europe is proud to announce the signing of European Sufer Arthur Bourbon to our Surf Team. Based in Anglet (France) the 21 years old surfer from French west Indies Guadeloupe, has been traveling the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Billabong Raises AUS$291 Million</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/16/billabong-raises-aus291-million/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surfwear retailer Billabong will cut its debt and improve its working capital position after raising $291 million from institutions and retail investors in a rights issue.
Billabong spokesman John Moffat today declined to specify how much of the proceeds from the oversubscribed rights issue would be applied to its $650 million of net debt.
“There were a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FCS &amp; Matt Biolos Release GMB Fin in Performance Core</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/12/fcs-matt-biolos-release-gmb-fin-in-performance-core/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/12/fcs-matt-biolos-release-gmb-fin-in-performance-core/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FCS GMB template now out in Performance Core
The FCS GMB template is a design collaboration between FCS and US shaper Matt Mayhem Biolos and now comes available in Performance Core (PC) construction. The versatility of this popular template is further enhanced with a Tri, Quad or 5 fin convertible option.
Development
The FCS GMB is used extensively [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chemistry Surfboards First Factory Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/11/chemistry-surfboards-first-factory-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chemistry Surfboards is having their first ever factory sale. Complete with new/used boards of all shapes and sizes, t-shirts, and accessories. We will BBQing for lunch and enjoying a Saturday morning with friends. Amazing deals on everything. Good time to pick up something new for the summer.
Saturday, June 13th, 8am &#8211; 1pm
3205 Production Ave Suite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chuck Patterson Joins Ocean Minded Inc</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/11/chuck-patterson-joins-ocean-minded-inc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All-Around Waterman, Chuck Patterson, Joins Ocean Minded Inc. as Brand Ambassador
San Clemente &#8212; Ocean Minded™ is proud to announce the addition of world-renowned waterman, Chuck Patterson, to its team of versatile Brand Ambassadors. Patterson, from Dana Point, CA has established a global reputation for continually pushing his physical and mental limitations, which has brought him [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Announces Signature Boardshort Series for Summer 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/11/quiksilver-announces-signature-boardshort-series-for-summer-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Summer 2009, Quiksilver are pleased to present their Signature Series of board shorts designed by a few of their pro surfers.  9 time world champion Kelly Slater, has designed the Mo Massive exclusively for Quiksilver.
Universally recognised as one of the best surfers of our time, Kelly’s signature shorts are designed to improve performance, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sacred Craft Surfboard Expo Opening Fall Registration for Del Mar</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/10/sacred-craft-surfboard-expo-opening-fall-registration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Del Mar, Ca &#8212; The Del Mar Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo (October 10th and 11th 2009) will host thousands of surfers, approximately 150 shapers; include live shaping; live laminating; historic exhibits; tons of swirls, pinlines, and airbrush; surfboard demos; seminars &#38; panel discussions; surf movies; live music, a festival atmosphere and of course the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spy Eyewear Boot Camp</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/10/spy-eyewear-boot-camp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carlsbad, Ca &#8212; Spy Optic, Inc., a leading action sports eyewear brand, announces the 7th Annual &#8216;Spy Boot Camp Contest&#8217; offering contestants the opportunity to share the experience of a lifetime with Spy world-renowned action sports athletes in their environments.
“Boot Camp gives our Spy action sports enthusiasts’ unprecedented access to meet, befriend and participate in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating 20 Years of Dano Surfboards Friday, June 12th, 6-10pm at Hurley</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/09/celebrating-20-years-of-dano-surfboards-friday-june-12th-6-10pm-at-hurley/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dano Surfboards and Hurley will host the 2nd Not-So-Annual White Lotus Party this Friday from 6 to 10 pm at the Hurley HQ in Costa Mesa. The event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dano Surfboards by honoring the artistic excellence of Dan &#8220;Dano&#8221; Forte, Master shaper behind Dano Surfboards. On display, surfboards like &#8220;The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Stock Down in Early Morning Trading</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/09/quiksilver-stock-down-in-early-morning-trading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quiksilver&#8217;s stock fell 18 percent in early morning trading as investors worried about the high interest rates on its new financing agreements and other issues regarding its liquidity.

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Shares of Quiksilver Inc., which makes outdoor clothing and equipment, fell more than 18 percent early Tuesday as analysts worried about its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Private equity Firm to Loan Quiksilver $150 million</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/08/private-equity-firm-to-loan-quiksilver-150-million/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quiksilver, Inc. Announces Financial Restructuring Plans
International Private Equity Firm Rhône to Provide $150 million 5-Year Term Loan
Bank of America and GE Capital to Provide New $200 million Line of Credit in the Americas
Company Anticipates New Committed Multi-Year Facility in Europe to Follow
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK &#8211; News) today announced that it has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Signs Kelly Slater to New Five-Year Deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK &#8211; News) today announced that it has signed legendary 9-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year endorsement contract, extending his sponsorship arrangement with the company and ensuring that the greatest surfer of all time will be sponsored by Quiksilver for his entire competitive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quiksilver Stock Outlook Raised by Wall Street Firm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lazard Capital Markets doubled its price target on Quiksilver Inc&#8217;s stock, saying the apparel maker would be helped by cost-cuts and a weaker dollar.
The company&#8217;s shares rose as much as 8 percent to $3.80 in early trade Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Lazard said it estimates second-quarter earnings of 5 cents a share, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dragon Signs South Australian Dion Atkinson</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/06/dragon-signs-on-south-australian-dion-atkinson-to-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/06/dragon-signs-on-south-australian-dion-atkinson-to-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dragon stoked to announce the newest addition to it&#8217;s stellar team: Dion Atkinson
The South Oz star joins the likes of Mick Fanning, Rob Machado, Ace Buchan, Owen Wright and Dusty Payne as well as strong Aussie team including Jayke Sharp, Courtney Brown and Jack Freestone.
Atkinson only nearly missed the WCT in 2008 and has already [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smart Girls Who Surf Debuts New Chemical &amp; Paraben Free Products</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/06/smart-girls-who-surf-debuts-new-chemical-paraben-free-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart Girls Who Surf, a woman-owned business based in Orange County, debuts its latest line of healthy skin care products just in time for summer 2009. All Smart Girls products &#8212; SPF 30+ sunblock, lotions, hair care, soaps and lip balms &#8212; are certified chemical free, paraben free and environmentally friendly. Detailed information is available [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volcom Shares Fall On Downgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/05/volcom-shares-fall-on-downgrade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK &#8212; Shares of apparel maker Volcom Inc. fell on Friday, after an analyst said the outdoor sports apparel sector is weak and downgraded the stock.
Shares tumbled $1.05, or 7.2 percent, to $13.50 during midday trading. The stock has traded between $6.39 and $28.88 during the past 52 weeks.
Last month, Volcom said its first-quarter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rip Curl Names Olivier Cantet Group CEO</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/05/rip-curl-names-olivier-cantet-group-ceo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/05/rip-curl-names-olivier-cantet-group-ceo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rip Curl International today announced the appointment of Olivier Cantet as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will be effective from July 1, 2009.
Olivier has been with Rip Curl since 2003 in his current regional role of European CEO and he will continue to manage that business alongside his new group responsibilities. Olivier [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vans has released its first-ever book &#8216;Vans: Off the Wall&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/vans-has-released-its-first-ever-book-vans-off-the-wall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vans releases their first-ever book &#8216;Vans: Off the Wall&#8217;

It&#8217;s been talked about for many years and now is finally coming to life. On June 1, Vans released its first-ever book, Vans: Off the Wall, featuring 20-some-odd stories that collectively tell the story of the brand: from Rowley to Warped Tour, from Customs to Joel Tudor, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roxy and Ron Jon Surf Shop Partner Up</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/roxy-and-ron-jon-surf-shop-partner-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ron Jon Surf Shop and Roxy will offer beachgoers and surf fashion fans a plethora of fun-filled activities on June 19. The free festivities will include a Design-A-Bikini contest, Roxy t-shirt tie-dying, manicures by OPI, flip flop making and more.
If you have ever dreamed of making it as a designer, Roxy invites you to visit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Boal signs new Oakley, Pull-In Underwear contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/tim-boal-signs-new-oakley-pull-in-underwear-contracts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tim Boal signs new contracts with Oakley and Pull-In Underwear
Bordeaux, France &#8212; ASP World Tour rookie Tim Boal (Anglet, FRA), 25, recently re-signed with Oakley and also put pen to paper on a new contract with Pull-in Underwear following new endorsement deals brokered by Agency Sports International (ASI) Management.
The reigning ASP European Men’s Champion continues [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recycle Your Old Boardshorts And Win A Year’s Worth Of Volcom Gear</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/recycle-your-old-boardshorts-and-win-a-year%e2%80%99s-worth-of-volcom-gear/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Join Gavin “The Alien” Beschen and recycle your old boardies! They’ll make someone’s day who may be less fortunate than you…and you can win some cool Volcom gear. A real win/win deal!
Volcom V.Co-Logical Series presents: “Recycle Your Old Boardshorts For a Good Cause”. All you need to do is drop off any old boardshorts into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rip Curl Denies Wetsuit Rip-Off</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/rip-curl-denies-wetsuit-rip-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A MELBOURNE man has accused surfing giant Rip Curl of stealing his concept for the world&#8217;s first heated wetsuit.
The battery-powered wetsuit with a heated panel could be worth millions of export dollars.
Rob Vassallo, who heads family-owned company Jett Performance Products, is trading allegations with Rip Curl.
He said he designed the core technology for the surf [...]]]></description>
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		<title>West Employs New Products To Keep Green</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/06/04/west-employs-new-products-to-keep-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[West sustainable production developments 2009
In line with West’s existing sustainable products and our commitment towards a greener future we have employed some new products and practices.
West Bio-plastic packaging: 80% biodegradable cornstarch plastic 20% PE
Did you know that some parts of the Pacific Ocean contain six times more plastic than plankton? Ask any surf shop owner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Vans Americas President</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/29/new-vans-americas-president/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 18:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[More restructuring at VF:
Kevin Bailey has been named president of Vans Americas.
Bailey used to run Vans&#8217; retail division and was a key executive during the company&#8217;s turnaround years of 2002-03, Steve Murray, president of VF&#8217;s Action Sports Coalition told me this morning.
&#8220;As you know, over the past few years Vans has grown strongly in both [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taj Burrow Faces Legal Battle</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/28/taj-burrow-faces-legal-battle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 16:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WA surfing champ Taj Burrow could face court action after one of his sponsors lodged a Supreme Court writ against his management company.
The world No.2 has been named in a civil writ lodged last Friday by the company Great Waves Pty Ltd which owns the surf accessories brand Creatures of Leisure.
The writ says the Yallingup-raised [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Files Objection To Source Interlink’s Reorganization Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/28/irs-files-objection-to-source-interlink%e2%80%99s-reorganization-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/28/irs-files-objection-to-source-interlink%e2%80%99s-reorganization-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 16:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Update to the Source Interlink’s débâcle, you remember the publisher of your favorite surfer/skater magazines.
******
The Internal Revenue Service has filed an objection to Source Interlink’s plan of reorganization, claiming the magazine publisher and distributor owes more than $10 million in unpaid taxes.
The objection, filed last week in Delaware’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court, said Source’s reorganization plan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ERGO Appoints Matt Keenan as Surf Marketing Director and Team Manager</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/27/ergo-appoints-matt-keenan-as-surf-marketing-director-and-team-manager/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 17:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ERGO is proud to announce that very own team rider, Matt Keenan, has been named surf marketing director and team manager. Stepping up to his new role, Keenan will oversee all surf-related marketing, athlete and event initiatives.
&#8220;We&#8217;re fortunate to have Matt on board &#8211; between his marketing background, his knowledge of the industry, and his [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jim Gerson Joins VF Action Sports as President of Reef &#8211; Americas</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/27/jim-gerson-joins-vf-action-sports-as-president-of-reef-americas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:59:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[VF Corporation announced today that Jim Gerson will be taking the reins as President of Reef. Gerson has been with VF Corp since 1986, and most recently served as Vice President of RD&#38;D Soft Goods at The North Face.
Here’s the press release:
Carlsbad, CA – May 26th, 2009 &#8211; Reef is pleased to announce the appointment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entropy Sports and Bayer Team Up To Make Surfboard</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/14/entropy-sports-and-bayer-team-up-to-make-surfboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Entropy Surfboards, a division of Entropy Sports, Amroy Europe (Amroy) Ltd., and Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) LLC have teamed up to deliver a new line of custom-made surfboards that incorporate carbon nanotubes from BMS.
Entropy Surfboards believes that epoxy systems are the future of and a key ingredient in making a more durable and lively surfboard. For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oakley and Ray Ban Sales Strong</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/12/oakley-and-ray-ban-sales-strong/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 15:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although, Luxxotica, the parent company of Oakley, Ray Ban, Arnette, and others, Q1 sales were down 11.6%, Oakley/Ray Ban sales helped off set the companies weak performance in other sectors.
&#8220;The positive sales performance in all markets by Oakley and the success of Ray-Ban’s optical collections only enabled the Group to partially offset the effects of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reef President Resigns</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/08/reef-president-resigns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/08/reef-president-resigns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 20:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Wilson resigns as Reef President leaving Steve Murray, current President of Vans, to take over as interim.
Steve Murray&#8217;s letter to the company:
I am writing to announce that John Wilson, President of Reef has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. I would like to thank John for his contributions to Reef over [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boardworks Searching for European Distributors</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/07/boardworks-searching-for-european-distributors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/07/boardworks-searching-for-european-distributors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 18:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boardworks, a 7 year old company recently under new management and SIMA member, is taking their search for a European distributor public. Boardworks hopes that taking their search public will open some doors for them, since they need to find a distributor for their brands in Europe by July 1, 2009.
COO, Bob Rief says:
&#8220;We see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sacred Craft Show Dates Announced</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/07/sacred-craft-show-dates-announced/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/07/sacred-craft-show-dates-announced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 15:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sacred Craft Show in Ventura will feature board and shaping demos as well as other attractions.

what to do: how-to seminars, demos, discussions, live music, and activities for toddlers&#38; kids,
when: May 16 &#38; 17 &#8211; Fairground opens 10AM.
where: Ventura County Fairgrounds May 16 &#38; 17
price: $5 admission each day &#8211; U16 Free. Fairground gates open to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Iconix Revenue Falls 9% in Q1</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/iconix-revenue-falls-9-in-q1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/iconix-revenue-falls-9-in-q1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 20:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iconix, voted one of Americas fastest growing companies by Fortune in 2008, owning OP, Mossimo and other brands, reported revenues at $50.5 million (9% less than a year ago quarter).Chairman and CEO, Neil Cole, tries to reinforce his company&#8217;s strength with the following statements:
&#8220;We are pleased to have delivered a strong performance in the first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inside Adrenalina (update story)</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/inside-adrenalina-update-story/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/inside-adrenalina-update-story/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 19:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Answering my question about what Adrenalina is up to, Transworld looked into the companies finances and found some interesting things.
It seems that Adrenalina&#8217;s bids for 49 West and PacSun are all in an effort to  shore up their balance sheets. The Transworld peice estimates that Adrenalina has $3 million in assets and $5.1 million in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dick Baker &#8211; Paddle Out Memorial Service &#8211; Sunday, May 31</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/dick_baker_paddle_out_memorial_service/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/06/dick_baker_paddle_out_memorial_service/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 14:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dick Baker has passed away after a long battle with cancer. The longtime SIMA president will be missed by the surf community. Paddle out service info below:

PADDLE OUT SERVICE IN MEMORY OF DICK BAKER


WHEN: Sunday, May 31 &#8211;  3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Doheny State Park , Dana Point

story via: www.sima.com
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		<title>West 49 Denies Adrenalina’s Offer</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/05/west-49-denies-adrenalinas-offer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/05/west-49-denies-adrenalinas-offer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 20:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[West 49 Denies Adrenalina’s Offer to buy them. This comes hot off the heals of another denial from PacSun. I wonder what Adrenalina is up to?
West 49th press release:
West 49 Inc.’s board of directors has unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal as it does not believe that pursuing Adrenalina’s proposal is in the best interests of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Action Sports Environmental Coalition Opens First Green Room</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/05/action-sports-environmental-coalition-opens-first-green-room/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/05/action-sports-environmental-coalition-opens-first-green-room/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 15:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC) opens the first &#8220;Green Room&#8221; @ Hobie Surf Shop (Laguna Beach).The Green Rooms are set up for the conscious consumer, who wants to shop ecologically-friendly products with out being distracted by non-&#8221;eco&#8221; products. 
On a side note, This &#8220;green-room&#8221; sounds like another (link for over 18) kind of green room, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Board-Trac, Inc, announces its Q4 2008/2009 Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/board-trac-inc-announces-its-q4-20082009-outlook/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/board-trac-inc-announces-its-q4-20082009-outlook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 02:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Board-Trac, Inc, announces its Q4 2008/2009 Outlook for Action Sports Specialty Retailers (report here.)

Specialty retailers &#8211; sales expected to be null or minor increase in 2009.
41.6% plan to be aggressive with their promotions, advertising, competitions.


story via: www.boardretailers.org



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		<title>Source Interlink débâcle - CITI GROUP BAILOUT</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/source-interlink-debacle-citi-group-bailout/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/source-interlink-debacle-citi-group-bailout/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 20:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Update to the Source Interlink&#8217;s débâcle, you remember the publisher of your favorite surfer magazines. Citi Bank, with money from its own bailout, is now buying a 80% controlling share in the the publisher.
This furthers my assumption that the people at Citi have no f*%&#38;ing clue what they are doing and are wasting our tax [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BROADER &#8211; Action Sports Social Media Agency LAUNCHED</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/broader-action-sports-social-media-agency-launched/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/04/broader-action-sports-social-media-agency-launched/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 14:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
BROADER &#8211; A(nother) social media agency based out of Geneva, Switzerland is designed to, in the words of the founder Nicolas Fermont, “help Action Sports brands, athletes, events listen, understand and most importantly engage in Social Media by having meaningful conversations with people and igniting positive word of mouth.”
Just hope they are not another one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volcom Reports First Quarter 2009 Results</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/16/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 22:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCM)

- Quarter ending March 31, 2009
- Net : $4.2 Million
- Per Diluted Share: $0.17
- Consolidated Revenues: $68.3 Million - Down $12.3 million from a year ago

Richard Woolcott, Volcom’s CEO said, “Overall, the first quarter was slightly ahead of our expectations in all three of our business segments. The core Volcom business is well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Tuna International Shares Up 80 percent</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/hot_tuna_international_shares_up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/hot_tuna_international_shares_up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 20:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot Tuna International up 80 % (0.67 points) after raising £300,000 by re-pricing their shares at 0.3 points. However, all this seemingly good news comes with some bad; the company was actually forced to raise the capital, which they could not get new bank loans for, in order to fulfill existing orders.
story via &#8211; http://bit.ly/150VWD
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		<title>Kelly Slater Shapes Board for Martin Potter Using XTR Foam</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/4/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/05/01/4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 20:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To check out the full story
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		<title>Bankrupt &#8211; Surfer and Surfing Magazine</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/04/29/surfing_magazine_bankrupt/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/04/29/surfing_magazine_bankrupt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The publisher of Surfing, Surfer (and 75 other magazines and 90 web-sites), filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The most interesting part of the story to me is that a company with an estimated $1-10 million of actual assets somehow managed to get itself into $1 billion in debt, yes that&#8217;s billions with a &#8220;b&#8220;. Furthering my flashbacks to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volkswagen signs on to present the Reef Free Tour &#8216;09</title>
		<link>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/04/28/volkswagen_presents_reef_free_tour_2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.surfnewsdaily.com/2009/04/28/volkswagen_presents_reef_free_tour_2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volkswagen France Utility Vehicle becomes the presenting sponsor for Reef FREE Tour 2009.
Does this means they should re-brand the so-called &#8220;Reef FREE Tour&#8221; to  the &#8220;Volkswagen PAID Tour&#8221;? Both parties are calling this a &#8220;co-branding&#8221; partnership between Reef Europe and Volkswagen France.
I guess running a tour was a bit more expensive than Reef initially thought.
story [...]]]></description>
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