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San Diego Protest Update
mls-rumors.net — The virtual absence of pro soccer news on XETV's news at 10 over an extended period of time, the reduction of pro soccer news by the station in a gradual way over the past 22 months to almost zero week-to-week, its status as news with the least soccer news in area, and its status as a station and news provider in a region with very high interest in the sport ARE ALL REASONS for the citizen ... (more) San Diego Protest Update
Santa Monica Beaches
ASRTalkingHeads.com — I was up in Santa Monica today, and the thing that always strikes me while I’m there is how the people love their beaches. If you stroll along the boardwalk, you can see that the city has built parks all along it—there are playgrounds for kids, obstacle courses for adults, rings, bars, etc for exercise, even a giant chess set. (more) Santa Monica Beaches
Surfboard Technology
ASRTalkingHeads.com — Have you had a chance to read the latest issue (April ‘08) of TW Business ? Focusing on the state of hardgoods in the surf industry, it was filled with tech information on boards and fins, interviews with some of the world’s top shapers, and what is selling in the shops. At first, when seeing all the tech articles, I thought the issue would be dry, but instead, I was fascinated. (more) Surfboard Technology
San Diegans fight media ignorance and anti-soccer bias
San Diegans fight media ignorance and anti-soccer bias
mls-rumors.net — They are mad as hell, and they aren't going to take it anymore. Over the years many soccer fans have complained about a lack of MLS coverage in their local media. This has been especially true in areas without an MLS club of their own. People often complain on internet message boards about their local media but one group in San Diego stopped talk and now is taking action. (more) San Diegans fight media ignorance and anti-soccer bias
Vote of Landon Donovan for Goal of the Week #5
ballhype.com — In the 77th minute of the LA Galaxy's win over Chivas USA, Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan unleashed a grassburner that beat Chivas keeper Brad Guzan. The goal gave the Galaxy a 4-2 lead, gave Donovan a hat trick and earned the talented American a Goal of the Week nomination.  He WON Goal of the Week last week, so vote here to see if we can help him repeat,  ... (more) Vote of Landon Donovan for Goal of the Week #5
The Sports Network Back Up After a Hacker Attack
The Sports Network Back Up After a Hacker Attack
rotonation.com — The Sports Network is back and running again after suffering a hacker attack over the weekend. The site was taken down by Chinese hackers. According to TechCrunch, the site was under hacker attacks for about 24 hours. Early Sunday, the site was defaced with “Tibet was, is and will always be part of China” messages. (more) The Sports Network Back Up After a Hacker Attack
Beckham to appear on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" on Thursday
mlsnet.com — LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will be a guest on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Thursday, April 24. In the Los Angeles area, the show will air at 4 p.m. PT check local listings for the channel and airing time in your area. "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is currently in its fifth season on the air and has earned an impressive 21 Daytime Emmy Awards since its inception in 2003. (more) Beckham to appear on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" on Thursday
Landon Donovan - MLS Sierra Mist Goal of the Week #4 WINNER
ballhype.com — Landon won by a slight margin over Jozy Altidore  (39 to 36 percent). This was one of the best weeks for goals in MLS, and there was a great competition.  All of the five nominees were great.  The winning goal was his first one against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. David Beckham had the assist on that one, too. Landon leads the league in goals at the moment, with ... (more) Landon Donovan - MLS Sierra Mist Goal of the Week #4 WINNER
THE OC - Saturday Surf Report 3-29-08
beach.freedomblogging.com — Good Saturday morning weekend warriors. Well I hate to bum you out, but it’s not looking very inviting. Yep there’s a pretty moderate southwind that doesn’t appear to be laying down anytime soon. That’s putting lots of texture on it or even a light chop at many spots (more) THE OC - Saturday Surf Report 3-29-08
Nike SB Drop: Zoom Team Edition
Nike SB Drop: Zoom Team Edition
southofthenorth.blogspot.com — I love it when Hans up at Arrival Boardshop sends me random Nike SB photos. Apparently, new items are flowing in daily including this new Team Edition. Unsure if it has street name but most T.E.s don't so enjoy and if you need me to remind why this is great shoe read the review (more) Nike SB Drop: Zoom Team Edition
DC launches TV
ASRTalkingHeads.com — It seems as if our “little” action sports companies just keep growing and growing. It’s so cool to see what were once, small companies started by people who had a passion for a sport, evolve into multi-million dollar brands who have the marketing savvy to hit on what’s next. Case in point—DC announced today that they are launching DC Skateboarding TV. (more) DC launches TV
If Rock Could Beat Paper, the Stars Could Have a Scorer
puckupdate.com — Mike Heika briefly addresses what I occasionally wonder about: How does the two-headed beast that is the Dallas Star GM-ship go about doing business ? Not that there's really an answer. Heika reports that co-GM Brett Hull seems more interested in winning in the present, while co-GM Les Jackson is a little bit more interested in preserving the Stars' future. (more) If Rock Could Beat Paper, the Stars Could Have a Scorer
Barack Obama - The Surfers' Choice?
Barack Obama - The Surfers' Choice?
timesonline.typepad.com — Who says surfers aren't political? Check out what Coconut Girl Wireless has to say about the shenanigans in the States. Of Team Hillary and Barack 'Get Involved' Obama, who would you choose? Which one knows a slash from a cutback?... (more) Barack Obama - The Surfers' Choice?