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The article discusses the recent upgrade of signaling systems in Cornwall, specifically at the Truro, Par, and Lostwithiel stations. The upgrade involved replacing the old semaphore signals with modern monitoring equipment and new signals. The project aimed to improve safety and performance, particularly for the Mid-Cornwall Metro program. The article also mentions the possibility of repurposing the closed signal boxes and the future plans for further resignalling in the region. [Extracted from the article]

Globe-TrottingThe world's greatest places: Nosara, Costa Rica A family-friendly surf resortNosara is famed among surfers for its consistent waves—but not its kid-friendliness. Now Silvestre offers families a luxe option of residential-style suites with full kitchens stocked with local provisions. Amenities include a surf school (for all who can swim) and use of the hotel's collection of custom performance surfboards.—Annie Daly [Extracted from the article]

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The article focuses on Andre Roth, an artist who has embraced a unique Kiwiana style in her surfboard art since moving to New Zealand from South Africa. Topics include her creative process and commission work, the market for her beachscapes in Papamoa, and her struggle to price her art while catering to a diverse clientele.

YOUR FAVOURITESThe hapless inventor and his canine companion return in a tale that sees the pair face-off with Feather McGraw (the villainous penguin from 1993's The Wrong Trousers), who's out for revenge!PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

YOUR FAVOURITESThe last time we saw the duo was in this 2008 adventure, which saw them running their own bakery and Gromit trying to save Wallace from his murderous fiancée Piella Bakewell.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

Taking a scientific approach to surfboard manufacturing yields some interesting results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2005, Manuel Caro was working for Strive Surfboards in Santa Cruz, California, when an RV pulled up to the factory. The driver of the Winnebago left a lasting impression on the young shaper. The driver was the eccentric Wil Jobson, the Pacific Northwest-raised, Southern California-honed surfer... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dan Mann, Sebastian Williams and Kevin Schulz take to the Surf Ranch to see just what the new FRK Swallow is capable of. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Slater Designs releases new FRK Swallow model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If you like to geek out on surfboards, or even have a passing interest in fiberglass and foam, consider attending an exhibition and homage next month in Southern California to those who have dedicated their lives to building them. The 2024 ​​Boardroom International Surfboard Show presented by US... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Last Friday, John John Florence cleaved his third wave of the day in two. A few turns later, he celebrated with an emphatic double fist pump, a rare display of emotion from a normally stoic competitive surfer. Jon Pyzel, John John's lifelong shaper, watched from shore. The two have worked on... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New research using the James Webb Space Telescope has found that many small galaxies in the early universe had elongated shapes resembling surfboards or pool noodles. These elongated shapes were influenced by the cosmic web of matter and constant mergers with other small galaxies. The study also revealed that these surfboard-shaped galaxies were more common in the early universe, while they are uncommon in the present day. The findings suggest that hierarchical mergers, where smaller galaxies merge with larger ones along cosmic filaments, play a key role in shaping galaxies throughout cosmic history. [Extracted from the article]

1/16th of an inch. About 1.5 millimeters. Bigger than a pinhead, smaller than a grain of rice. About the size of a bee's dick. "It's not much, but it makes a difference," said Johnny Cabianca, of Cabianca Surfboards, on the Fijiian quiver he made for Gabriel Medina. "I made 10 boards ranging from... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I geek out talking about this stuff, as you can probably tell," Josh Kerr said. No kidding. Kerr's enthusiasm for building and ripping surfboards goes well beyond our Friday afternoon chat. It's evidenced in his seven-year career on the WSL Championship Tour, his prowess in air shows as a youth,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since their inception, the efficacy of surf leashes has always depended on two things: the plug and the string. Should the leash string break or the plug rip from its socket, a fancy nylon cord around your ankle won't do you (or your board) much good. That's what the team at JS Industries was... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Even in his wildest dreams, I doubt Jon Pyzel could have guessed that when he gave five-year-old John Florence his first custom board 26 years ago, the tow-headed kid would become Pyzel's key business partner in his then-fledgling board brand. As Florence grew into the most well-rounded surfer in... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nev Hyman, one of the most influential shapers of his generation, is back in the bay. Under his iconic label Nev Future Shapes, the colorful and innovative Hyman is designing surfboards for a new generation of surfers from all over the world His social media account is well worth a... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The SURFER staff picks a handful of unconventional surf craft we'd like to get our paws on [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"There's just something about an avocado that's proportionately correct. And that's where I take it with my surfboards. I like them to be pleasing to the eye." Rob Machado is a style icon, a Pipe Master, a wanderer, searcher, drifter, and a free surfer whose wave-riding approach has had a... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Is there anything water-oriented Kai Lenny can't do at a high level? Big-wave surfing, windsurfing, kiting, foiling and long-distance paddling; Kai does it all. Now, he's dabbling in building his own boards by hand. In Kai's third attempt at crafting a blank, he opted for the difficult and... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How's this for surfing longevity: Bob McTavish has been shaping boards since 1961. "That's what, 62 years ago?" McTavish said in the video above. "That's been my thing all my life, surfboard engineering. More than anything, I'm a designer more than a shaper." In this custom-centric video from the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

THURSDAY, 7PM, SEVENThere’s a new River Boy in Summer Bay and he’s causing quite the stir! Rory, played by Joshua Orpin, makes an entrance when he’s called in as reinforcement as a brawl breaks out between surfboard shop owner Mali and the troublesome Allen family. Setting more than a few hearts into a spin, charming “bad boy” Rory has his sights firmly set on newly single local girl Felicity Newman (Jacqui Purvis).PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

Gone are the days of rolling up to your local surf shop, consulting the in-house, salty old shaper, ordering a board, then anxiously waiting a month or two for something that may or may not be what was discussed. Sure, this still happens; but with mass production of surfboards, new technologies, et... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a male-dominated arena, these five female shapers have firmly cemented their places in the shaping bay [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Parents who surf, either secretly or blatantly, pray their kids will surf, too. Whether it's in a competitive sense, and the parents live vicariously through their offspring, screaming at NSSA judges; or it's more wholesome, with the parents purely wanting a buddy to wake up early with, drive up... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Let's face it: Surfboards are not environmentally friendly. Neither Polyurethane or EPS foam breaks down, and snapped and old surfboards typically end up in the landfills. Not to mention the piles of useless scraps that get discarded during the shaping process.  While the surfboard industry is... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 4-time World Champion continues his collaboration with ...Lost Surfboards and will talk shop at Bashams on June 17. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Celebrating surfboard aficionados who are equally talented in the lineup and the shaping bay [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When it comes to fins-free, no-holds-barred, let-me-at-this-section surfing, most of today's top board builders have been tasked with balancing two key traits: strength and weight. The train of thought is that a lighter board will be more responsive but that comes at the cost of strength and... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The system for packaging and shipping surfboards is archaic and wasteful.  From the surfboard manufacturers to the surf shops, everyone ships boards the same way: Wrap a board (or boards) in sheets of foam and plastic, and tape everything together. Then add bubble wrap, EPS foam scraps, throw... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"I'm in my 50s now. So, I can't be trying to shred all the time." Finally, it seems, Kelly Slater's age is catching up with him. He's 52, he just fell off the Championship Tour likely for good, and he's soon-to-be a dad for the second time. And accordingly, his latest surfboard model is a... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Surfboards are getting better, more innovative and, in some cases, weirder. Take, for example, Koa Smith's latest design from experimental wizard, Matt Parker, founder of Album Surfboards. The rails aren't even asymmetrical, but rather...serrated. Yeah, like a steak knife. In fact, that's where Koa... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The limits of big wave surfing are continuously being pushed. Bigger, faster, deeper, longer, steeper, sketchier, heavier, etc. And Kai Lenny is forever on the forefront of that progression, be it at Jaws, Mavericks, Nazaré, and beyond. But Kai's got a secret weapon in big surf – one that's under... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Legendary Australian surfboard shaper Maurice Cole has lived a long and storied life. He's had run-ins with the law, faced various health issues, and credits surfing with changing his life for the better. Currently, he's navigating a new journey while recovering from... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lisa Andersen is a surfing legend. She's a four-time world surfing champ, the original Roxy girl, and an all-around badass who paved the way for female surfers long before Pipeline was "for the f*cking girls." And this morning, she announced that she's selling "big part" of her surfboard... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Longboard legend Joel Tudor says that "adding more foam to your program" is the key to surfing more and for longer. To bring practical boards to the people, Tudor launched a new surfboard company called The Huevo Club Surfboards, aka THC Surfboards. His mission is "to build quality eggs... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kelly Slater is not an average surfer. That's should be pretty obvious. But in case it wasn't, just look at stats: 11 world titles, the most competitive wins ever, he's the youngest surfer ever to win a world championship, and the oldest, and he's still competing today against guys half his age, et... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coco Ho, former championship tour competitor and North Shore ripper is a women's surfing icon. The sister of Mason, daughter of Michael, and niece of the late Derek Ho, Coco is breaking into a part of surfing with a line of surfboards fit for women. Guy Hagi, Hawaii's iconic weatherman,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Surfboards, these days, have evolved drastically from those of yesteryear – when the only option was foam and fiberglass. Nowadays, there's all sorts of materials to choose from, there's a wide array of shapes and sizes and designs, and technological advancements have helped surfboard shapers fine... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]