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Spring Break Surf Guide: Galveston, Texas Has ... - Associated Content

The best and most economical spring break surfing is found at the nearest surfing beach. Not everyone knows this, but the coast along Galveston, Texas has some of the nicest surfing in the Southern United States. The best time to surf is in the ...

Surf House Cafe duo hopes to catch wave of success - Star News Online

... vacations, learning to surf in at age 19 in Galveston, Texas, Love in 2000 visited Wilmington en route to Georgia and decided to stay. He waited tables at Caffe Phoenix, where he befriended a hostess interested in surfing. He taught her the ...

Meatless Monday: The Eyes of Texas - Huffingtonpost.com

Perry, up against Senator Key Bailey Hutchinson in tomorrow's state primary, claims the EPA plan will curtail Texas' economy. Is it really easier to sue than it is to change? Surfing on the wave of criticism over e-mail stolen from the IPCC ...

How safe is travel in Mexico? - Seattle Times

I just returned from seven days in Mazatlan and Sayulita, a surfing and beach town near Puerto Vallarta ... 30 to 45 minutes south of the major spring-break destination of South Padre Island, Texas. Travelers to the Mexican border should be ...

Fest pulls off second year - Denton Record-Chronicle

Panels discussed such topics as music blogs and the burgeoning house show movement in North Texas. “No, it’s not like people were crowd-surfing at the panels, but they were well-attended,” he said. “The very first panel about the future of ...

SXSW Keeps Austin Weird, Wired and Wild - Wired News

AUSTIN, Texas — Geeks really are the new rock stars at South ... Digg Shindiggg turned up the volume on the geekery, with tech guru Leo Laporte doing some live-streamed crowd-surfing and Digg revealing details of its upcoming redesign .

Shark attacks in US decline according to University of ... - Examiner

One of the victims was body surfing, another paddle boarding and the other three ... States last year, there were 19 attacks in Florida, four in California, three in Hawaii and one each in Texas and Georgia. “More than half the attacks — 33 out ...

Laptops vs. Lectures: Let's Ban Lectures! - Datamation

It's true that some -- probably most -- students are pretending to take notes while playing Texas Hold-em, chatting on Facebook or surfing the Web for goofy face-plant videos. Besides, there may be unintended consequences to allowing laptops in class ...

Bizarre News -- YouTube Payoff - WJRT

Parade coordinators were surfing the Web for ideas when they came across Fairmont's video ... BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) - Wine and cheese - and cheesecake photos. Photographer Erica Cook has carved out a market for herself by taking boudoir portraits.

Technology Report / Apple begins preorders for iPad ... - Pioneer Press

Apple is accepting preorders for the iPad, its new touch-screen gadget for reading books, watching video and surfing the Web. IPads with Wi-Fi ... Those arguments were supported by two University of Texas researchers who said they were able to sift ...

Voting Question: tell me what you think?

this is a speech i had to wright for school could you guys read it and tell me what you think of it thanks. ohh and if you can think of a better title could you tell me Two dollars a gallon and counting In 1969, a massive oil spill from an offshore drilling platform off the coast of Santa Barbara leaked approximately 70,000 barrels of oil into the Pacific Ocean. The leaked oil spread nearly 650 miles along the coast of California over a period of three months. It is estimated that 8000 birds and 15000 fish were killed in the disaster. After this incident, the citizens of Santa Barbara started a coalition to ban offshore drilling. They received nearly 20000 signatures on their petition and were granted their wish, ensuring that Santa Barbara’s coast was protected from drilling. These people have stood up for their coast’s environment; now why can’t the rest of the US? The oil industry argues that offshore oil drilling will make many jobs, that the US coasts have a lot of oil, and that offshore oil platforms do not affect tourism. This is completely untrue though which is why the United States needs to ban all off shore oil-drilling of the east and west coasts of the US; They need to do this because offshore oil drilling will not make many jobs, the US does not have much oil along the coasts, and offshore oil platforms will destroy tourism. One of the problems with offshore oil drilling is that the new platforms will not make many jobs. Although the oil industry says that nearly 1 million jobs would be created, this is incorrect. As stated by MSNBC.com writer Mark Murray “only 22-25 people work on each oil rig at a time”. The oil industry would argue that this statistic is false this is also completely untrue though as the figure simply states how many people work on the platform at a time. Also by this estimate only one hundred thousand jobs will be made for the proposed 4000 new oil platforms, which is nowhere close to the oil industry’s proposed number of jobs. Another thing the oil industry does not want people to realize is that because of massive offshore oil-drilling platforms jobs will actually be lost. People that rely on the ocean such as fishermen, dive teams, and marine merchantmen would lose jobs. Virginia would be hurt heavily by offshore oil because of this. Because the ocean is Virginia’s main source of revenue we would lose money that could have been spent on Virginias Public Works. Tourism would also be affected by offshore oil drilling. Tourism is another large form of income for Virginia Beach. Surfing is a major reason for the massive tourist presence in Virginia Beach. If an oil spill were to occur from one of the proposed oil drilling platforms off the East Coast the beaches would be closed down until the oil was cleaned up, which has in some very severe cases taken up to three months to do. In 1982 a massive oil spill closed down San Padre Island off the coast of Texas for an entire summer. In a 2009 Politifact.com article written by Aaron Sharockman, ‘offshore oil drilling has cost the tourism industry before’ states “Texas beaches in the South Padre Island area lost tourism revenues between 4 million and 4 1/2 million [dollars]”. Another way offshore oil drilling would affect tourism is by forcing local businesses to lower prices. The reason for these price changes would be; that since these massive eyesores would disrupt the views from U.S. beaches the only reason tourists would tolerate them would be by much cheaper prices. This could then result in local businesses going out of business. This would then affect the amount of tourism, which in turn would start this cycle over again. Another debate about offshore oil drilling is how much oil is located along the east and west coasts. As stated by The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace writer Whitney Leonard’s in ‘Five alternatives that make more sense than offshore oil’. The oil industry says that approx. 10% of the worlds oil supply is located on the east and west coasts. This is also an untruth which has been stated by the oil industry, as “only about 1.4 percent of the worlds supply of oil” comes from offshore oil drilling off the coast of the United States. 1.4 percent of the worlds oil supply is approx. 18 billion barrels of oil. This may sound like a lot but the US would use that amount of oil in only about a little over two years. The reason we would use this much oil is because the US consumes nearly 25% of the world’s oil supply, while the US only produces 10% of it. This will very soon become a major issue unless better fuel alternatives are found. Because of the small amount of oil located in the world waste is not an option, so when massive oil spills occur it is not only a disaster for the environment it also causes a massive devastation to the economy. In these tough economic times waste is not an option. The amount of oil on the Coasts has been estimated numerous times more

Resolved Question: Which laptop has the longest battery life?

I am currently researching laptops and I am wanting something that has a good battery life. I have heard that Sony, Acer, Asus, and Toshiba all have long battery lives but, I want to know which one is better. If someone could please point me in the right direction and let me know which brand and model has the best battery life that would be great. We are getting ready to move from Hawaii to Texas plus taking a road trip from texas to Nebraska and then back to Texas. We have a 6, 4 and a 10month old that we need to keep entertained for a long period of time. I also would like a good laptop for school that I can download MS Word on and surf the web. Please if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great and thank-you for your help! more

Resolved Question: Where is the best place to surf in texas?

i would REALLY like to learn how ...thanks ahead of time ;) more

Resolved Question: Should I skimboard or surf?

I am a teen that lives in Louisiana. I have no problem with traveling to Florida and Texas frequently to get some beach time as I do it often. I've skimboarded before and surfed, but i only want to do one. Which one should I choose? more

Resolved Question: What's your opinion on these names?

Give these people names based on their looks and personalities. http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-1052338-red-haired-girl.php Young teen with long, wavy red hair, greenish-blue eyes, and freckles along the bridge of her nose and her cheeks. She is super-model thin with angular features in her face. She likes poetry and her favorite poet is Braunti Cosette or Sean Silverstein. She loves the read and write and go ice skating in the winter on the pond outside the house were she lives.. on a farm in virginia. my example: Mary Cosette http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-7754543-common-sense.php Young girl about the age of eighteen or nineteen. She has shoulder length curly blonde hair and amazing blue eyes. She is shy and calm most of the time. She grew up around the ocean and loves to surf and wakeboard. She loves boating in the bay with her father ... she lives in north carolina, in the Outer Banks by the ocean my example: Summer Madelynn http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-11537155-school-boy-with-his-hands-folded-by-the-board.php A young boy of about 8 years old. He has curly chocolate brown hair and a huge smile. His big brown eyes are heartbreakers, even for his age. He likes skateboarding in the graffitied skatepark behind his apartment building. He is generally a kind boy, but needs help with his schoolwork. He's much too focused on skateboarding. my example: Connor Reese http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-10776747-cute-dork-girl-portrait.php Beautiful yet nerdy teen, about seventeen years old. Curly HUGE blonde hair with glasses. She has pretty green eyes. She doesn't have a favorite color, claiming it is the 'rainbow'! She plays the piccolo in the school band, and during the summer, she takes part in chess club at the community center. She plans to go to college at Penn State and be in the marching band. my example: Frances Geraldine http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-7489693-happy-cowgirl.php She is a seven year old girl with short blonde hair and pretty eyes. She loves the color pink and plans to be a cowgirl like her aunt Therese when she grows up. Her best friend is her horse, America. She loves horsebackriding on her father's ranch where she lives, in Texas. example name: Jesse Katarina give all these people names. use my paragraphs, but try not to use any of the names in my examples. enjoy, this is just for fun more

Resolved Question: What kind of surfboard should I buy?

I just started learning to surf when I went on vacation in Texas and I was using foam/fun boards that I think were around 9ft tall. I've recently been thinking about getting my own board since I can catch waves on my own now. I'm 5'8" and 170lbs and I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions as to a board that will work for me more

Resolved Question: i need help with getting started with surfing?

i'm going surfing for the first time in san fransisco and i need to know were a good place to surf is and were i can get lessons. i would also like to start surfing alot but i live in inland texas. but is there a way i can practice surfing inland. and what surfers should i study and should i be worried about localism more

Resolved Question: Penn slammer, penn spinfisher, or daiwa black gold?

I have been looking at spinning reels for a while for pier/jetty and some surf fishing on north padre island in south Texas. I'm have narrowed it down to these three. i will be targeting bull reds, jacks, black drum, snook. I am looking to get the penn 560 slammer, penn 650 spinfisher or the daiwa black gold 20 or 30. Please help if you know anything about these reels. I will be using braid line. more

Resolved Question: what is the best career i can do in the surfing industry(besides getting sponsored)?

i am going to studying texas state university and i love surfing and to me surfing is life and i want a career thats involves in surfing! and which careers has the highest salaries more

Resolved Question: which is a better reel for pier/jetty fishing the daiwa black gold or penn sargus spinning reel?

i live in south texas/north padre island area and plan to fish from bob hall pier and packery channel and do a little surf fishing. i will be targeting jacks, red drum, black dum, spanish macks and snookthe daiwa is $85 and the penn is $90 so price is not an issue more

Voting Question: Funny Yo Momma Jokes...Add your own..Best never heard before gets 10 pts?

I read these online. I have seen some people ask about yo momma jokes. I thought I'd post these. They are pretty funny. STAR if you laughed at any...and add your own yo mama so stupid that 10 minutes after she bought a pine tree air freshener for her car she gets pulled over for weaving all over the road...... the cop says why are u swerving.. yo mama says... there's a damn tree in my way. You mommas so dumb..she thought TIC TAC TOE was a breath mint for your foot. You Momma so black that everything she goes outside, the moon comes out. Yo momma so ugly just after she was born, her mother said, "What a treasure!" and her father said, "Yea, let's go bury it!" Yo momma so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday Yo momma so fat she went on a date with high heels on and came back with sandals Yo momma so fat the National Weather Agency has to assign names to her farts! Yo momma so fat when the bitch goes to an all you can eat buffet, they have to install speed bumps. Yo momma so fat when she dances at a concert the whole band skips! Yo momma so fat the animals at the zoo feed her. Yo momma so fat she has a run in her blue-jeans! Yo momma so fat her belly button's got an echo. Yo momma so fat that when she hauls ass, she has to make two trips! Yo momma so fat she sat on the beach and Greenpeace threw her in! Yo momma so fat that her senior pictures had to be aerial views! Yo momma so fat she sat on a quarter and a booger shot out of George Washington's nose. Yo momma so fat she puts on her lipstick with a paint-roller. Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too. Yo momma so fat I've known her all my life ... and I still haven't seen ALL of her! Yo momma so fat people jog around her for exercise Yo momma so fat when she walks around Texas in high heels, she strikes oil! Yo momma so fat, when she turns around, people give her a welcome back party! Yo momma so short, she's a teller at a piggy bank. Yo momma so short she doesn't have legs, she has feet growing out her ass Yo momma so short she can surf on a popsicle stick. Yo momma so short she can hang glide on a Dorito. Yo momma so short she can do backflips under the bed. Yo momma so short she has to get a running start to get up on the toilet. Yo momma so short she does pull-ups on a staple. Yo momma so short she has to cuff her underwear Yo momma so short you can see her feet on her drivers license! Yo mama so old she has Jesus' beeper number Yo mama so old her social security number is 1! Yo mama so old when she was born, the Dead Sea was just getting sick. Yo mama so old when Moses split the red sea, she was on the other side fishing Yo mama so old when the police asked her for her ID, she gave them a rock. Yo mama so poor the mat on her front porch says "Wel Yo mama so poor when I rang the doorbell she leaned out the window and said "DING!" Yo mama teeth are so yellow, traffic slows down when she smiles! more

Resolved Question: O.K. Surfers, Im determined (no question mark!)?

I've lived here in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA my entire life, constantly surrounded by surf culture and awesomeness...I have about 4 sticks of vintage quality, as well as a good-enough wetsuit (about 3 small ones though) Here is the catch, I HAVE NEVER SURFED! But instead I come from a long line of surfers, which is were my equipment comes from...This winter, it is the collective decision of my family to venture to Texas for the holidays. (I dont like Texas honestly. congrats on the new mayor though!) anyway I am determined to absorb CA, live it through to the fullest and hopefully spark a lifetime of surfing. I have a short board which Im going to use, Hawaiian Island creations (My exact height) 5' 10'' two fins, squatted back. Im going to catch my first wave before I go to Texas, Tis my plan, my only worry is that the board is my exact height! Along with winter...is it a good time to surf? And any tips from anyone out their are highly appreciated. P.S. Im 16, riding out the next gen. more

Resolved Question: TEXAS: I'm just wondering what is the first surfing brand that comes to your mind?

This is only for the people who live in Texas. It's a survey I have to do. But what is the first surfing brand that comes to your mind? more

Resolved Question: I'm gonna start shortboard surfing in South Padre Island Texas and?

I want to know what shortboard is best suited for 3 to 7 ft waves. I'm 5'7 and think I need a 5'10. but a pro surf named Rob Machado is 5'10 and ride a 5'11 shortboard. Basically what effect does the hight of shortboard have relative to the hight of the shortboard rider. These waves aren't that big and I want speed so I think for speed I need 'thruster/gun)' Thanks and hang loose. more

Resolved Question: Where is my location stored on my PC?

When I am surfing the Web, certain web sites feed me information related to a nearby town, Missouri City, Texas, where I have never lived. For example, if I go to popeyes.com and search for locations near my home, the web site automatically shows me locations near Missouri City. I didn't input this information. Other sites show me singles that live in the Missouri City area. Where are these sites getting "Missouri City" from? I've looked in the registry and can't find anything. more

Resolved Question: In light of Umaga's passing, isn't this freakishly ironic?

Mr. Kennedy wrestled both Eddie Guerrero and Umaga in their final matches. They were both called Eddie and each of them came from big, well-respected wrestling families. I'm not going to hop onto the bandwagon. I wasn't the biggest fan of Umaga. However, I will admit this. He was a fantastic wrestler for a guy of his size. A very agile athlete. He had some great matches with guys like Jeff Hardy and John Cena. Heck, I even enjoyed his match with CM Punk at this year's Judgment Day. He was a fantastic performer and I'm baffled at why ROH or TNA (for the second time) didn't secure his services quicker. * * * * * * * Here's my account of what happened in the hours leading up to Eddie Fatu's death: I logged onto the Internet and immediately, as I always do, checked LordsofPain. When I saw the headline "Umaga Hospitalized & In Very Serious Condition", I didn't think much of it. I thought it maybe had something to do with weight issues or something like that and I just carried on surfing the 'net. After about twenty minutes, I went back and checked again. "Umaga Update: Wrestlers React To His Hospitalization & Health Condition". Mr. Kennedy tweeted; "Say a prayer for my boy Umaga". Bobby Lashley was already implying that Umaga had passed and D'Angelo Dinero (Elijah Burke) tweeted too, saying that he wouldn't speak until the family released a statement. I was starting to get worried. I was just confused. I logged onto the YWWA Chat and spoke to a couple of people about it. Some hadn't heard, some had heard and some were just disrespectful and didn't even acknowledge me. That pissed me off. I logged out and checked for another update on the situation. Still nothing. Because I live in a diffrendifferentone to Texas, unfortuunfortunately to go to sleep. Before I went to bed, I said a prayer for Umaga. I prayed to God that he'd pull through and just pleaded that God would keep him alive. Umaga was brain-dead for sure. But being brain-dead, was better than being dead and buried. I prayed for about ten minutes and then reluctantly went to sleep. I woke up very early. Around 8AM. I found my Dad awake. I rushed upstairs and found the Internet already connected. I quickly opened up Firefox but before I opened up LordsofPain, I hesitated for a second. I felt a shiver go down my spine and then took a deep breath and clicked on it. I shook. Edward 'Umaga' Fatu Passes Away At 36, it read. I felt my cheeks burning up, my legs go cold and a lump forming in my throat. I researched a little bit and came across a few articles. I found pictures of Umaga's last match, some wrestlers remembering Eddie Fatu and the statement released by the Anoai family. It was just so emotional. And then when I logged onto YouTube and found an Umaga tribute accompanied by the song Here Without You, I just cried and cried. There's my story. What about yours? It can be long or short. Just mention your story, tell me what you think about the ironic fact, leave a message for Umaga and you'll be in the running for Best Answer. more

Resolved Question: What kind of fishing gear should I buy for fishing in the Texas Gulf Coast?

I need brand names, and specs on what kind of equipment to get for fishing in the surf in the Texas Gulf Coast. Namely, rod, reel, line weight, weights, etc...the basics for someone with no equip!!! I don't have to have top of the line equipment, but I would like to invest in reasonably priced, good equipment that will last. I am aiming to catch red fish, SW trout, pompano, and other medium sized fish out of the surf. more

Resolved Question: I'm making a trip to get a chance to surf, help?

Ok, so in the summer of 2010 I'll be 17 and would like to take a trip to southern California and learn to surf for the first time. I would like to make it like a 2 week trip or longer, I live in central Texas and I wont be able to drive yet, so I'll be flying. I might even stay for the summer, but I would like to get a job while I'm there so I can keep up with everything and not have my parents send money and stuff. Maybe stay in a hostel because I've heard of how cheap they are, basically this whole is so I can become a surfer, I know I'll love it because I've bodyboarded before and it's a blast. This is mainly for people who live near the beach in southern Cali. any tips or recommendations you could give or any personal help(like the part with the job) Please give as much as possible, email would be great too.Ok youh guys are getting the wrong idea, I'm not doing it to become a pro surfer, it's suppose to be a fun vacation. I'll be doing more than surfing, plus i forgot to mention I might have a few friends with me.By the way I actually just came from the coast of Maryland, and I've done plenty of bodyboarding. And I'm originally from Berlin, so I am a very big city person. more

Resolved Question: I am looking for a child birth class in the Galveston Texas - Houston Area I will drive 2 hours I don't care.?

I am almost 8 months Prago and I need to take a child birth class I keep surfing the net and I cant find anything Im getting frustrated Please help more

Resolved Question: NEED HElP!!! finding a job and a place to live in Queensland.?

Hey guys, Im 23 and about to graduate from the university of texas in austin tx. I am planning on getting a one year work visa and moving to queensland with my friend. I have no money so the cheapest place is awesome. I would love to surf when i can. I also have a lot of experience in the service industry being a food server. Im wondering best place to live, apartments in that area that are cheap, and jobs in that area. Any input can help. thanks!I am approved for a work holiday visa. I wonder is there any kind of service i can find some people to sponsor me. more

Resolved Question: my question is simple, why does Faux call themselves a News Channel?

while surfing through the news channels this morning i stopped at Faux news (mostly for giggles) and sure enough they weren't reporting on news. they were telling me how to decorate my christmas tree, the shrubs in front of my house, how to wrap up the lights when the Xmas season is over, etc. after about 10 minutes or so they went into a 10 minute spiel about hollywood movie stars and the latest gossip. mind you, this is 1 day after a presumed "terrorist" attack on a Texas military base. many other news channels are using today for mourning,prayer and actual giving the latest bulletins on today's "news". more

Resolved Question: Where should I go over Winter Break?

This winter I want to go somewhere warm for my 21st Bday.. I am going with one of my Best friends so we wanna be on a beach and go to a spa or learn how to water ski or surf. So I was thinking California or Texas since I have been to Florida one to many times. But what is there to do in Texas? And i feel that California might not be as warm as I think? If anyone has any suggestions that would be great! more

Resolved Question: Where are good places to see Punk shows in Houston Texas?

anarcho, some ska, HC, none of that emo shit, surf/skate. more

Resolved Question: So its time i add a surfboard to my quiver anyone got any suggestions?

i live in the gulf and currently have two 6.6s a nsp and a old sckool belly jelly i learned how to surf on a short board out here but with the wave conditions(especially in the summer) here in the gulf of mexico (texas) I really have to have a good swell to make use of my shortboards. so im looking for a good board that can get my up fast but also something that still has the speed of a shortboard or at least a good amount of maneuverability but all in all ill be happy with something that would let me ride even on the worst of days.so can anyone help me out?if so can you be specific on board brand a model.i usually ride around surfside and sometimes galveston more

Resolved Question: Cargo Ship Surfing in Hong Kong?

So I've dabbled in Surfing for a couple of years, but took a couple of months to really learn in Bali this summer and I'm hooked or stoked! LOL! I've seen videos of guys surfing the wake of Supertankers in Texas and wonder if anyone has tried that in Hong Kong. I live in Hong Kong and the potential for decent waves is not great, so being a creative person wondering if this is possible or even been done before? more

Resolved Question: Will you read and correct my essay please?

It's an expressive essay about my feelings about exercise. It's only a page long in microsoft word. Please correct any grammatical errors, suggest better sentence structure or wording. Adrenaline is pumping through my veins. My whole being is mixed with fear and anticipation. I don’t know whether to give up and face getting mocked, or keep strong and stay in the fight. Before I get to weigh the pros and cons of my options, I am face up on hot black pavement with all of my third grade class standing around me, one boy actually poking me to see if I was alive. That very moment in catching my breath from the fall, I surrendered to dodge ball, and accepted the fact that I am not physically or mentally able to be in any sports involving balls or violent third graders. Throughout middle school and high school I was one of many who dreaded P.E. class. I discovered that unfortunately, humans tend to get more violent and competitive the older they get. Texas is a prime example of how competition and sports rules over ordinary peoples lives. Children today are getting conditioned to work their butts off to go into their parent’s school of choice under a football or basketball scholarship. They no longer see the sport as fun, nor do they see working out invigorating. Now they see it as a job. At nineteen I have yet to be involved in any sport related activity and am proud of it. For the most part, I am healthy. I enjoy my vegetables and am a firm believer in trying everything once. I get at least seven hours a sleep a night and most of all; my body parts are completely intact. Scraping by for a good ten years standing behind the bleachers saved me a lot sprains I’m sure, but I am now seeing my body becoming… womanlier, to say the least. Unfortunately, competition, constant comparing, and pressure are not my thing. Any sport with a team name, count me out. I have learned though that regularly exercising is crucial for your mind as well as your body. I do admit, being involved in sports too much is a better option, if the latter is sitting on your bottom all day clicking around on the computer or channel surfing. One of my personal favorite movies, Wall-e reveals the other extreme society chooses, by doing absolutely nothing. I have found a happy medium to keep me healthy, inside and out. Yoga helps create unity between body, mind, and spirit. My body is balanced, my mind is quiet, and my spirit is sat peace. When I first began, I lost my balance many times and I did get frustrated occasionally, but once I realized I was putting pressure on myself and relaxed, it became easier and soon was a part of my week I could look forward to. Many times, when I am stressed, I find my mind at ease by the end of the hour and sense of vigor I didn’t have walking in. The room may have a faint scent of freshly released souls, but it’s not quite the same as a men’s locker room. If only it was mandatory for every high school football player to take yoga. To have them realize how much more there can be to exercising and fitness besides performing the best or being the strongest would be positive (and little do men realize the class is full of flexible, stable minded, and confident women). more

Resolved Question: To freshmen and sophomores: Is it fair to judge people by what brands they wear?

I'm a frugal spender because of the rescession and I wear Aeropostale clothes, AE jeans, and occasional AE shirts. I pick shirts by comfort and color (there's this AE shirt I have that looks like Dryer lint, so cool!) and could care less about the logos and stuff. What I don't get is why people are saying I'm a loser because I wear Aeropostale (...Wtf?). It's a step down in quality stitching wise, but that dosn't mean it doesn't get the job done. I challenge every wearer of mall clothes from teen stores to put their shirts on a table together and all read off the labels. I bet you they all say 100% cotton, made in Taiwan or some place with slavery/communism. I'm not a horrible person because I hate Abercrombie and Holister. I think Abercrombie is for horny cavemen who feel like shopping at a store with pics of people ready to have sex on the walls. Their stuff is innapropriate, overpriced, and falls apart (source: My friend). This is Texas, and I honestly don't think anyone here gives a crap about beaches and surfing. Therefore I don't like it when people go for this beach bum look and have shirts that have various beaches they don't know plastered on them. I like American Eagle because the colors of the clothes can be really cool sometimes and their jeans are too comfy for their own good. I like Aeropostale for plain stuff I want cheap. So, my question is, WHAT MAKES ME A HORRIBLE PERSON? Is it the fact that I like Star trek? Is it the fact that I don't throw shitloads of cash around? more

Resolved Question: Essay all about a girl..don't know what to write?! Help?

Today in class we had to get with a partner, interview each other to learn as much information as we can about each other, then write an essay about your partner. The essay can be fiction or non ficton but you have to keep the same emotion through out the essay (Ex: love, horror etc.) It sounds simple but I just feel so lost having such a broad topic. I really don't know what to write! Here are some things I learned about her: She's 22, born in California but moved here to Texas a few years ago. She loves surfing.Has a boyfriend and two sisters. She works for American Airlines and gets flight benefits so she travels all the time, it's her passion. Can any of y'all give me some ideas of what I could write about? Once I get started on an essay I can just flow right through it...but right now I'm just stuck. =/ more

Resolved Question: Which requires greater balance, surfing or skateboarding?

Surfing is a shorter distance, but the surface (water) is mobile. Skateboarding is a longer distance but the surface (pavement, usually) is stationary. Cady in Texas more

Resolved Question: Where can I find matte medium and acrylic gesso?

The other day I was surfing the web for ideas, and I came across something that I happened to like very much. But for this project it requires matte medium and acrylic gesso, which I have no clue about. I live here in Texas in the US and wondered if I can find any of these products in local stores. And if not what are other alternatives that I can use? Your help is very much appreciated! =) Thank you! ^^ more

Resolved Question: Best place in California to live for a extreme athlete?

Im currently living in Texas in the military but I'am about to get out and want to move somewhere that will cater to my hobbies. I'm a avid skydiver so being close to a Dropzone is a must. I enjoy body boarding and surfing so close distance to the ocean would be nice, no more than a hour drive away. I also enjoy snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing as well as other mild country activities such as hiking and camping... so close to mountains and wilderness is nice... I was considering somewhere toward Northern California as I can be close to the ocean as well as mountains to snowboard in the winter and do other outdoor activities.. Any recomendations on towns that would be a good choice would be much appreciated.. would like to stay away from big expensive citys and towns, I prefer your average small rural town. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: spongebob?? i have a few questions!!?

ok so im a nanny so i spend about 30 hours a week watching spongebob and today i started to ask myself a few questions... 1.why is his name spongebob why not spongejohn or spongedan...why bob? 2.why is he a dish sponge and how did he get to the bottom of the sea? 3.their town is called bikini bottom and when i think of that i feel they live in a girls pants why not something more age appropriate? 4.how does he live in a 2 story pineapple and everyone else live in a house thats not a fruit? 5.how did a suirrel from texas end up wanting to live in the sea and how does she get oxygen? 6.why would anybody name thier resertant the KRUSTY krab? i would never eat at a place called krusty. but honestly i want to know how good a krabby patty is. 7.whats the real secret formula? its not plankton! 8.how do they go surfing under water? 9.how do they have fire under water? 10.how does a krab have a whale daughter? 11.how is larry the lobster the same size as a whale? those are just a few of my questions i need answers! more

Resolved Question: How is the surf along the Texas coast of the Gulf?

I live in central TX and I would like to try some surf lessons by the end of this summer, so if you know anything please tell me.Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Is Sebastian inlet the number 1 spot in florida?

im going to florida in about a week and i wanna catch some summer waves.. im hoping for so nice size ones due to the fact that texas doesnt really produce good sized waves.. i was just wondering what is the number one surf spot in florida all next week more

Resolved Question: Surfing Advice?!?!?!?

I'm 13 years old and i love the idea of surfing. I live in Houston,Texas and about an hr. away from the Gulf. I've always wanted to try to surf. I need camps and surf lessons that can really challenge me and help me learn to surf. Am I to young? Where are good beaches i can work on? I want to maybe try a surf competion when i get good, are there any work outs and things i can do to help my surfing and get in better shape for it?sorry i mean't am i too old? more

Resolved Question: Surf shops in richardson or dallas,texas?

Im staying with my dad in dallas for the summer. and i need to know if there are any surf shops or sport stores where they carry things for surfing, like boards and wax..ect. and if there are where are they? can anybody help me out? anywhere in dallas..or richardson or even frisco or plano. Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: Surf Camps in La Jolla California?

I am a 15 year old female looking for a fun, credible, overnight coed surf camp in La Jolla California in Summer 2009. I live in the Galveston Texas area where I have been longboarding surfing since I was nine-when conditions were actually rideable. I am looking for a little more challenge. Help would be much appreciated. Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Surf Report Phone Numbers?

I live in Southern California and Texas.When I am Free I am always surfing. Sometime I will even go out there just to surf but there is no surf. So i need surf report Numbers for So Cal and South East Texas :) Thank You and have a Great Day! more

Resolved Question: I have a surfing question?

I have lessons in about 2 weeks in texas. What should I wear? more

Resolved Question: Is there anywhere to surf in or around San Antonio Texas?

I know this maybe a stupid question but,Is there anywhere to surf in or around San Antonio Texas? more

Resolved Question: Exotic travel ideas needed?

I am single and want to take a cool adventure type trip, avoiding most of the tourist traps. I have checked out Couch Surfing and also did a Rideshare thing from Toronto to Texas and back. Can anyone suggest any other ways to travel cheap and meet the locals? I'd like to mountain bike and hike and sail, meet people and have adventures in exotic locales...and just need some ideas for a starting point. I have no time constraints. I just need to get away from the same old of my job city country etc more

Resolved Question: Where's the best surf in Galveston, Texas?

I am stuck in Dallas for a few months (on business) and I want to go down to Galveston and try to catch some waves. Anyone know where the best places are? I've heard that Octagon and Flagship are both good but I don't even know where those are. A little help from the locals? THANKS!!! more

Resolved Question: Is there a fine for touching a sea turtle?

I was in Galveston Texas this weekend and witnessed a family pick up and put a sea turtle on its back. After looking at me and noticing that I was obviously angered by this they put it down and walked away. The sea turtle was just hanging out in the surf and swam/walked pretty far away. Later another family came by. I was able to barley make out them scooping it up and walking away. I feel horrible that I didn't stop them, but I didn't know enough about the laws to feel comfortable to confront them. I know all sea turtles are protected. What laws/ fines are there about messing with the turtles and what should I do the next time I see one? I know that if I see one nesting there is a hotline to call... I feel like there is not enough public information about this. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Things to do near Uvalde?

I recently moved to Uvalde, Texas. I work full time, but on my days off I find myself sitting around my house with little to do. What hobby can I take up in Uvalde? multiple suggestions please!! and it would be AWESOME if you're from here too... P.S. I'm into many extreme sports like surfing and longboarding and rock climbing and out doorsy stuff .... crocheting is out... more

Resolved Question: best time to visit Schlitterbahn New Braunfels?

I have been to Schlitterbahn Water park in New Braunfels, Texas, and I love it! however, a group of friends and myself went last year during the summer, and it ended up being pretty much a waste. The lines were ridiculously long (about 1 hour wait+), extremely crouded, which didn't make it that fun. I want to know when would be the best time to go visit the park so we can enjoy the rides and attractions without waiting in super long lines. I was thinking either the very beginning of the summer, a weekday, or the last weekend it's opened. I went onto the website to view the schedule and did notice that there were days where only 1 of the 2 parks was open (Surf n Save). Has anyone ever done that, was it successful? There are also afternoon discount tickets as well. I would only ask for replies back for people that have actually visited the park and have had either successful or unsuccessful trips. Thanks! more

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Resolved Question: What is your opinion?

Time Warner is starting a new billing scheme. They have already started it up in some areas of the country like parts of Arizona, Texas and New York. They are due to start it here in NC in June. We would not even know about it if it wasnt for local news breaking the story way before TW was ready for them too. Basically they first start what they say is a "trial metering" to see how much bandwidth each customer uses. Then after the 3 month period they send you a nice little letter stating this is how much bandwith you used in months 'blah blah and blah'. You then will need to pick from one of 4 teirs of bandwith. Now the kicker is, if you go over your allotted bandwidth they will charge you out the wa-zoo. Of course they will tell you that most of their customers wont see a difference in their billing. But they also dont point out that things like watching Netflik movies via internet, downloading songs, playing online games like WoW and pogo, or even downloading updates will just kill your bandwidth. Bascially unless we pay for the business level of bandwidth (ALOT of money) we will only be able to check emails and do basic surfing. Of course some techies out there also say that these little pop up adds will also use bandwidth. We use Vonage for our phone service, so we would also need to be VERY careful making phone calls. In England a company named NTL also tried consumption based billing. There was such outrage, customers were canceling their service with NTL. Within ONE month NTL reversed their new billing policy. If EVERY TW customer effected by this new billing scheme cancels their service, then it will hit TW where it truely hurts, their wallets. But it will take everyone biting the bullet and canceling service for it to be effective. Also, a supervisor named Iris Andrews is someone we can all call and complain too about this outrageous change in terms. We spoke to her last night for 30 minutes. Just call 336-584-1383 and get through to a representative, tell them you need to speek to Iris Andrews, and you should be connected shortly. If we dont stand together in this then TW will keep looking for new and inventative ways to charge us for services that we already pay out the wa-zoo for! UNITED WE STAND!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Budget for backpacking North America?

am backpacking the States for 6-8 months, and I am couch surfing most of it. This means I will be spending very little on accommodation which reduces my costs considerably, but how much will I need per month for extras? My main stops are Boston, New York, Fl, Texas and Cali. I will probably only be taking one train journey a month, and will be going by Amtrak. I am used to living on a tight budget so don't mind that but would like to splash out occasionally. I have already bought my flights from the UK. I was told $1000 a month should be okay, but this doesn't seem very much to me. Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Terrified of being rejected from Texas Tech?

I am terrified beyond belief of being rejected from Texas Tech. I have a 1420 in my SATs i just retook it it should be higher. I have fair grades, i never failed a class, i mostly get Bs. couple As and a few Cs. The reason i need to go to tech is because its the only college i applied to and its march so most college deadlines were due earlier. My mom is constantly threatening if i don't get a scholarship there i would have to go to a community college but i don't really know how all the scholarship business works. I desprately want to leave my house. I have no peace here constant arguing, so many annoying brothers and sisters and i know its wierd but i want to be able to play video games all day or surf the net all day at my free expense. The only way i can do this is by living on my own which is college. Plus the thought of community college is horrfying. I want to be a major video game designer. Its been my dream since the 4th great. It is my severe passion. Has anyone been accepted to tech? i applied in march 3rd which was a while ago. Do you think i have a good chance of getting in? I'm going to major in computer science and whether tech accepts me or not is the difference of 4 next years of bliss or annoying stress. This is serious its all i can think about more

Resolved Question: where can you rent surfboards in Galveston Texas? also how much are they and how long do you get them?

im going to galveston for spring break. im taking a friends car so my board will not fit in the vehicle. i REALLY need to go surfing but i wont have my board with me and i cant figure out where to go there to get one.i know the waves arent very big here... im used to huntington beach (where i am from) but we decided to go somewhere new! more