Blair Conklin is coming in on the tail end of a marathon European summer tour. Last we saw of him, he was once again in Munich for another run at O2 Surftown MUC, alongside big wave charger Nic Von Rupp. More recently, the skimboarding phenom was in Lagos, Portugal, where he discovered a hidden cove that reminded him a little bit of home.

Blair Conklin Discovered an Un-Skimmed Cove in Portugal

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	Running August 18 -25, the Santiago International Film Festival (Sanfic) celebrates its 20th edition in tandem with its slightly younger industry section, Sanfic Industria, now on its 13th year, at a time of reassuring growth trends in Chile and Latin America’s audiovisual industries.'Robe of Gems' Director Natalia López Gallardo Re-Teams With Producer Fernanda de la Peza on 'Only Love Exists' (EXCLUSIVE)




	As a platform aiming to provide support and guidance to Ibero-American filmmakers, Sanfic Industria, run by festival co-founder Gabriela Sandoval, has grown apace with the latest advances in the entertainment world.




	Now in its third year, Sanfic XR, a sidebar dedicated...

Chile’s Sanfic Industria Heralds Change in Latin American Cinema

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Maria Branyas Morera, the 117 year old Spanish woman who was the oldest living person on the planet, has died peacefully in her sleep at the nursing home where she spent the last two decades of her life

World's oldest person Maria Branvas Morera's heart-wrenching single last word as dying wish granted

Stunning images show stretches of smoke, debris and lava spilling from Sicily's famous volcano - one of the most active in the world

Mount Etna erupts sending lava plumes miles into sky days after mass disruption amid increased activity

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

The Independent

 A pink dolphin stranded on a riverbank in Bolivia was rescued by locals in Yapacani on Monday, 19 August.Footage showed the marine mammal swimming away after being helped to safety.A local resident said he discovered the animal in distress in the river.“I came to save it. I don’t want to let him go because there is little water here. So we called Efrain Clemente (Head of Citizen Security of San Carlos) to take it to a deeper place because it would die here.”

Pink dolphin trapped on riverbank rescued by Bolivian locals

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

New York Post

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his high-flying Big Apple lawyer and a Morgan Stanley banking boss are among the six people still missing after the luxury superyacht they were vacationing on sank off Sicily’s coast.

Lynch, 59, and his friends were believed to have been celebrating on board the 160-foot Bayesian sailboat after the entrepreneur was acquitted just weeks ago of criminal fraud charges in a high-profile case in the US.  

Among those on board the yacht — which sank after being struck by an intense storm early Monday — is his defense lawyer, Christopher Morvillo, and Jonathan Bloomer, a...

The passengers still missing after lavish yacht Bayesian sank off Italy

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

There are plenty of very strange creatures sharing the planet with us, but the oarfish is one of the strangest. Not just because of its looks, but because we don’t actually know all that much about how they live their lives. And recently, beachgoers at La Jolla Cove were among a very select few humans who’ve ever laid eyes on one in person.

Incredibly Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’ Washes Up in La Jolla Cove

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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When August hits in California, the coastline gets a little sharkier. Great whites move closer to shore from their annual migration out to the open ocean, and two friends fishing off kayaks near Half Moon Bay found that out first hand. A dorsal fin popped up behind them, and it...

14-Foot Great White Shark Follows Half Moon Bay Kayakers

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Rihanna has been living her life more privately in recent years, which makes sense as she has become a mother and focused on her brands. Figuring out motherhood has been more than enough to keep her busy, but her fans have missed her. With rumors of new music and business ventures swirling, the star has been jet-setting and appearing on social media lately.

Rihanna Makes A Major Comeback At Crop Over Carnival In Barbados

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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The deportation flight was carried out after the US and Panama signed a memorandum of cooperation to reduce the number of migrants crossing Panama without permission, on their way to the US.

Panama deports 29 Colombian migrants on first US-funded repatriation flight

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Zane Westwood Surf Foils Chile in ‘Unbounded’

Unbounded follows Zane Westwood on a surf foiling journey through Chile. The film, directed by Westwood’s friend and fellow foiler Dane Wilson and produced by Lift...

Zane Westwood Surf Foils Chile in ‘Unbounded’

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