| Surfers protest wave cams
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - Ever since Jimmy Minardi mounted his $8,500 video camera last summer and aimed it at the Atlantic Ocean, the surfers here have been complaining. The camera streamed video straight to Minardi's website, letting surfers check the waves without having to pack up their boards and wet suits and heading to the beach with fingers crossed. These surf cams, or wave cams, which have gained in popularity in recent years, help advertise lesser-known beaches to outsiders who are looking for new surfing spots. But the cameras have also caused problems in the territorial world of hard-core surfers, many of whom blame them for leading crowds to once-secluded beaches. Today, there are perhaps a dozen cameras along the South Shore of Long Island and another dozen along the Jersey Shore, surfers said.
Webcams enrage laid-back surfers
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. -- Ever since Jimmy Minardi mounted his $8,500 video camera last summer and aimed it at the Atlantic Ocean, the surfers here have been complaining. The camera streamed video straight to Minardi's Web site, letting surfers check the waves without having to pack up their boards and wet suits and head to the beach with fingers crossed. The surf cams, or wave cams, which have gained in popularity in recent years, help advertise lesser-known beaches to outsiders who are looking for new surfing spots. But the cameras also have caused problems in the territorial world of hard-core surfers, many of whom blame them for leading crowds to once-secluded beaches. Today, there are perhaps a dozen cameras along the South Shore of Long Island and another dozen along the Jersey Shore, surfers said.
Encinitas Considers Regulating Surf Camps
ENCINITAS, Calif. -- The Encinitas City Council is digging in against the deluge of surf camps popping up on its beaches. The City Council will discuss Wednesday night whether to regulate surf camps. The discussion comes after the city's Parks and Recreation Department prepared a report on the commercial use of Encinitas beaches. The report found that Encinitas beaches are home to 14 surf camps, including some operating without a business license or insurance. .
Jennifer Morrison: I'm Not Dating Matthew Perry
Usually when couples break up, they go their separate ways — not so in TV land. Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer terminated their engagement last year but must still see each other every day on the set of their show, House.Still, there are no hard feelings."The last several months have been really nice," Jennifer tells OK! at the Cloverfield premiere.She's definitely not the first person forced to work with their ex — Sophia Bush works with ex-husband Chad Michael Murray on One Tree Hill and recently told OK! they still "have a lot of fun together."As for Jennifer's current love life, don't trust those rumors linking her to Matthew Perry."He's a good friend," the 28-year-old says. "He's a friend. He's great."So she's single then?"I've just been figuring out who I am and what I want. I'm going to surf camp in San Diego!" By David Lasky .
Aberdeen’s turn to boost Scottish game’s feelgood factor
Aberdeen will tonight be surfing the tide of goodwill sweeping through Scottish football as they launch their campaign in the group stages of the UEFA Cup against Panathinaikos. Jimmy Calderwood, the club's manager, disclosed last night that, after his team's success in overcoming the Ukrainian side Dnipro in the qualifying stages, he has received a heavy mailbag of letters from supporters of Rangers and Celtic wishing the Pittodrie side well. Tonight, in the Apostolis Nikoaidis Stadium, Calderwood will be willing his frugally assembled squad to do their utmost to emulate their Old Firm rivals' efforts in the Champions League. .
Belichick's call thrilled Seau
The strangest things can sometimes wash up on the beach. Even Hall of Fame linebackers. And so it was that Junior Seau, freshly retired after a fulfilling career with the Chargers and Dolphins, emerged from a day of surfing in the Pacific Ocean and became a Patriot. Waiting for him on the sand was his telephone with a message from a certain coach. "(Bill) Belichick called and he said, I've got a position for you,' " Seau recalled. "He didn't say, `Would you like to come and play?' He said, `I have a position for you.' That's the world champion coach calling a guy that had just gone surfing. I'm going to answer that call." On Aug. 14, 2006, he signed a one-day contract with the Chargers and announced his retirement. Four days later, still dripping saltwater, he was with the Patriots.
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