Where the Waves Bloom: an evening of film, food and conversation
by The Most Fearless, Black Bird Bookstore, Sustainable Surf
A film about aging gasoline enthusiasts? Sounds boring, but what’s so cool about it, is that they all race vintage vehicles for their hobby. On the surface the message appears to be about the use of fossile fuels for fun, but the greater underlying topic is a whole sub-culture seperated from our modern day throw away economy. So there is an idea here bound to transcend into a better future!
If the name Daniel Soares rings a bell, it’s because you’ve probably seen the awesome night photography series of his that we’ve previously posted, where Soares captures New York City’s night owls on the prowl. For his latest creative offering that we’re sharing with you sees Soares take on a totally different medium: video–although as a whole, Soares is Known for both his photography and filmmaking. For the projec the’s officially entitled The Normal People, the Brooklyn-based creative manages the document the annual event of American hotrod enthusiasts that meet up once a year to put pedal to the metal on a beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Beautifully captured and captivating in its results, we the viewer delves into the lives of these passionate hotrodders who puts on quite a show with their vintage beasts, many of which date back to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Filled with artistic close up, slow mo action and a badass soundtrack to boot, we get to enjoy a snippet of what it must feel
Source: Watch This Beautifully Captivating Documentary on America’s Hotrod Enthusiasts | Unrated
Yet another use for public beaches!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4PkE3C3Y48
Source: Pacific Longboarder News / Reviews / Events
Source: Whales and dolphins have rich ‘human-like’ cultures and societies
Source: Plague is spreading at an alarming rate in Madagascar. Yes, plague. – Vox
Source: Siskel & Ebert’s take on “Pulp Fiction” when it first hit theaters (1994) / Boing Boing
Source: Syria’s Heritage, and the World’s, that the War Destroyed
Source: Boing Boing
A “raft” of plastic debris spanning more than 965,000 square miles is floating in the South Pacific.
Source: A mission to the Pacific plastic patch – BBC News
Source: Is Surfing More Sport or Religion? – The Atlantic
The Archivist: The Spot | The Surfers Journal
The Archivist: The Aquatic Ape | The Surfers Journal
Has Keystone XL Become Obsolete?
Sabine Jessen discusses Trudeau’s plans to increase offshore oil exploration that undermine oceans protection commitments Canada has made.
Source: Canada Undermines Targets for Protecting Oceans by Increasing Oil Exploration
Journey-based charts from the past can help us track the progression of transportation technology.
Source: Atlas Obscura
Mexico markets Trump themed tp, proceeds help migrants
Source: Boing Boing
Yet another white guy cast in a non-white starring role
Source: The Red Special: Brian May’s Handmade Guitar | Hackaday
Source: Lost on the Atlantic – Top Documentary Films
These shoes are made of pineapple leaves
Source: Boing Boing
Pumptrack Challenge in Deutschland und der Schweiz wird es auch in diesem Jahr wieder geben. Das Erfolgsrzept setzt sich durch.
Source: Pumptrack Events in der Schweiz – 40inch Longboardmagazin
The Jersey Shore circa 1900. “The beach at Long Branch.” 8×10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.
Source: A Distant Shore: 1900 | Shorpy | #1 Old Photos
Trump exposes National Parks to oil company drilling
Source: Germans are funky? These bootylicious ‘funk fever’ compilations prove it! | Dangerous Minds
Takers. Of the free resources. Such as clean air. Takers of money, too. Same guys. Duh.
Source: Money to burn: As the wealthy get wealthier, carbon emissions grow in US states
California towns are winning David. v. Goliath battles with oil companies.
Source: Small California Towns Are Facing Off Against Oil Companies — And Winning | naked capitalism
Watch skateboard stunts on rooftops of New York
Source: Watch skateboard stunts on rooftops of New York / Boing Boing
Cutting Room: Cover Peripherals | The Surfers Journal
In President Trump’s America, Quentin Tarantino might not have been.
Source: What Does the NEA Fund? – 7 Famous Movies Funded by the NEA
Will Amazon Destroy More US Jobs Than China? | naked capitalism
Now we’ll know what the government thought about climate change when it still believed in it.
Source: You Can Now Access The EPA Website As It Existed Before Trump | Co.Exist | ideas + impact
Historical Series of Phenological data for Cherry Tree Flowering at Kyoto City(and March Mean Temperature Reconstructi
Source: Cherry blossom phenology and temperature reconstructions at Kyoto
A Message From the End of the World – The New York Times
Are we trashing the places we love? The toxic truths at the heart of surfing | Jock Serong
WannaSurf – Free illustrated atlas of surf spots and surfing worldwide with maps of surf spots, detailed descriptions and photos. All the best weather and forecast maps. An interactive environment provides messages, reports and data editing.
Source: Mozambique – WannaSurf, surf spots atlas, surfing photos, maps, GPS location
This is awesome! (be sure to watch the video)
Source: Dutch Trains Are World’s First to Run on 100% Wind Power