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Latest Update:
October 4 , 1999

John Sommers Interview
This one is pretty old, however, I just stumbled on it. Anyone who's ever talked to John will know this is exactly how he talks. Check it out.


Surfergrrl Get's A Makeover
After a letter from those corporate dogs at Emap, the Surfergrrls had to change their name and in the process redesigned their site. It looks good.


Stingray Attacks Up at So Cal Beaches
The LA Times makes it sound like the little buggers are cruising around looking for people to sting. First it was pollution, now those frickin' rays.

Vans Triple Crown: Hawk Again
Tony Hawk wins another world title. Matt Beach takes the street and Huntington Beach.

Kim Taylor's Baja Trip
"Devil winds, drunken flies, and Cobalt-A-Frames on the "Island" of Baja in Surfer Magazine. If you haven't read Kimball's stuff, you're missing out.

Salomon Recalls Step-in Bindings
After nearly three years of hearing everyone tell them that the binding really didn't look good, Salomon pulls the plug on the Pilot.

Broadcom and Gotcha Tie the Knot
The surf giant and e-broadcaster get together to change the world of action sports TV for ever. Actually, it looks pretty cool.

HB Hunts for Money to Find Bacteria Source
The water in Huntington Beach has been poisoned and no one knows why. Hey, let's throw money at it.

Lunquist's Makes Paddling a Family Affair
Rex, Aaron, and Jack competed in the US Paddleboard Championships in Huntington Beach. Let hope they made it through the pollution.

Handyman Lured Teens with Snowboard Boots
A 55 year old Seattle handyman was arrested for molesting a 16 year old boy. "Among the many presents the man lavished upon the boy were Nintendo games, two leather jackets, snowboard boots and a motorcycle helmet.

Quiet Skater Fatally Stabs Mom and Sister
Police have arrested a 16 year old boy for allegedly stabbing his mother and 12 year old sister. The boy is described by neighbors as "quiet and polite boy. . .who was often seen skateboarding around the neighborhood."

Helmet Citations Down In Mission Viejo Park
ASR Coverage A Little Late

Gotcha Glacier Rolls On
Pipedragon Inventor Dies of Cancer


Previous Bags o' Crapola:

-September 28 , 1999
-September 14 , 1999
-September 10 , 1999
-August 26, 1999


Special thanks: to Jim Romenesko's MediaGossip.com.



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