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U.K. plans social media watchdog to assess harmful content By Tim Sandle London - The British government has outlined plans to increase protection for vulnerable people online. The proposed laws emphasize the need for technology and media companies to take action.

Google introduces new way to limit adverts By Tim Sandle Following in Facebook's footsteps, Google is offering users a new way to restrict being hit with targeted adverts. This signals a new approach to data privacy.

Essential Science: Surfers at risk from pathogenic bacteria By Tim Sandle Surfers and others who like aquatic sports have been given a new problem to consider. Research indicates that surfers and body-boarders harbor higher levels of potentially dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their guts compared with non-surfers.

Ghana eyes surfing to boost tourism numbers By AFP Kasoa - Brett Davies paced up and down the sloping sands of Kokrobite beach in Ghana, organising surfers from 20 different countries at his annual international competition.

Surf king Kelly Slater calls for Reunion shark cull By AFP Paris - One of the greatest surfers of all time, Kelly Slater, has sparked controversy by calling for a shark cull around the Indian Ocean island of Reunion after a bodyboarder was killed there.

Sea dogs take the lead at unique US surf competition By AFP Huntington Beach - Dogs big and small, and some in tandem with their owners, braved the large swell that greeted them at a surfing competition with a difference in California.

Acapulco's surfers seek to escape crime wave By AFP Acapulco - Luis Rey Hernandez feels safe and happy when he's on his surfboard, riding waves off the shores of Acapulco.

Is it time for a 'digital detox'? By Tim Sandle London - Are some of us spending too much time online? Is taking a little bit of time for a 'digital detox' good for our health? A new survey suggests a sizable number of people opt to do this, whereas others suffer the ill-effects of too much 'net time.

World surf contest coming to Costa Rica's Zika hotspot By AFP Jac - Next month, international surfers converging on a popular Costa Rican beach for the World Surfing Games will be facing more than big waves and tough competition -- the zone is also a Zika hotspot.

Chilean surfing star on quest to save hometown coast By AFP El Valle - Ramon Navarro is one of the world's top big-wave surfers, but this fisherman's son still has a place in his heart for the spot where he learned his trade -- a stretch of Chilean coastline he is now fighting to save.

Arctic Circle proves a unlikely surfing hotspot By AFP Saupstad - More than a thousand surfers come each year to the Arctic waters in northern Norway, even during winter, when the conditions provide extreme sports enthusiasts with a unique experience.

Here is what surfing on a moving train looks like By Owen Weldon Pasha Bumchik is an 18-year-old vlogger from Russia and he has uploaded a video showing what it is like to surf on top of a moving train.

Annual dog surfing competition takes place in California By Daniel Woods Dogs of all shapes and sizes met on a beach in California last weekend, to fight it out for first place in the Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition.

Op-Ed: Surfing waves for Special Olympics Florida Special By Kelly Jadon Polynesian surfing has been practiced for over a thousand years. Westerners first caught a glimpse of surfing in 1767 off the coast of Tahiti when the British Royal Navy’s crew of the HMS Dolphin visited the island.

Surfers fight to stop coastal highway project in Peru By AFP - Gnarly scenes have been unfolding at Peru's famed La Pampilla beach, where riot police have clashed with surfers fighting to stop a coastal highway project they say will ruin their world-class waves.

Surfer Greg Long heads back to the swells for ‘Big Wave Hellmen' Special By Earl Dittman For the three-part X-Games series, the championship big wave adventure surfer joined four of his contemporaries in documenting their pursuit of the biggest waves on Planet Earth. The project offered Long a chance to reflect on his life and career.

World Of X Games showcases the Billabong Pro Tahiti surfing tour By Earl Dittman This weekend, catch daring drops and high-scoring rides from stop number 7 of the 2014 ASP World Championship Tour on ABC-TV's World of X Games.

Hawaii braces for massive waves triggered by 'super swell' By R. Francis Rubio Forecasters are predicting waves of up to 50 feet in height to lash the shores of the Hawaiian islands this week, due to a "giant northwest swell."

Hawaii's surf season begins By Jenna Cyprus November marks the beginning of Hawaii's surfing season. If you're a surfer at heart, now is the time of the year to go to Hawaii and live your passions.

Wet Dreams at Philadelphia's SPACE 1026 By Jeannie Stokowski-Bisanti Philadelphia - Wet Dreams is a mixed-media installation inspired by deep sea celestial voyaging, surfing, and the mysticism surrounding the ocean. Its opening reception is this Friday at SPACE 1026, a Philadelphia-based artist collective.

Paralyzed woman finds a way to experience surfing By Jonathan Lam Being paralyzed strips away many sporting activities that people may wish to take part in, but will never be able to. With a helping hand, a paralyzed woman discovers a way to surf the roaring waves.

Interview with Tom Curren: 'In Plain View' Special By Markos Papadatos Three-time world champion surfer and musician Tom Curren chatted via telephone on April 1, 2013, with Digital Journal about his new album “In Plain View,” which is expected to be released tomorrow.

Surfing Internet for long periods can cause withdrawal symptoms By JohnThomas Didymus Scientists at Swansea and Milan Universities say that a recent study shows that people who use the Internet for long sessions can suffer withdrawal symptoms similar to those experienced by drug abusers.

Review: ‘Chasing Mavericks’ is visually inspiring Special By Sarah Gopaul ‘Chasing Mavericks’ is based on the true story of surfing icon Jay Moriarity, who rode a gigantic mythical wave in his teens.

Surfer Healing helping autistic kids this weekend in Toronto Special By KJ Mullins Toronto - This weekend a charity born from a father's frustration and anger will be at Woodbine Beach in Toronto helping families dealing with autism. Aloha Toronto is hosting a Surfers Healing camp this weekend for kids with autism.

Two goats go surfing in Orange County By Melissa Horrocks San Onofre - Imagine the scene, relaxing on the beach, on a hot, summers day, minding your own business and you suddenly spot something in the water, but it's not a shark. No, it's two goats riding the waves.

Video: Surfers catch giant waves of foam in Australia By Yukio Strachan Lorne - One minute a few surfers in Australia were looking forward to catching a wave, the next they were swallowed up in the world's largest bubble bath.

Review: Capitola, Ca. get away from the madding crowd Special By Gar Swaffar Capitola, California has beautiful beaches, great hotels, beautiful beaches, fine dining, and beautiful beaches. Did I mention the beaches?

Op-Ed: Pro surfer riding 78-foot wave officially in Guinness record book By Mindy Allan 5/12/2012 Five months to make it official, Guinness finally announces an American surfers new world record for riding the highest wave.

Who's the strongest of them all? The battle of Aussie's fittest Special By Miriam Mannak Gold Coast - While the Northern Hemisphere has submerged itself in thick winter jackets, life in the Southern Hemisphere is revolving around bikinis and sunscreen. And if you live in Australia and are a sports fanatic: The Iron Man / Woman Series.

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