Black n White Gold...

www.johnwitzig.com.au has surely taken some amazing shots in his time and this priceless gem of our good friend Bob McTavish at Noosa in 1965 is no exception and captured my imagination more times than I care to remember.

So its time to share, just be careful as you can mind surf these loggin dreams for days... Don't stay up too late kids, its a school night...

The one, the only Bob McTavish, living legend. Last time we visited Bob he was almost running up the stairs to his office, fresh out of a total knee replacement and contemplating a surf,,, within 2 weeks of the knife... Grin from ear to ear, happier than Larry...  I want to be just like that when I grow up...

Peace

6 on the Street - Shaolin Afronauts

6 on the St is a film project that takes an intimate look at 12 Adelaide artists in a series of six minute documentaries. Next guest in our line-up of local talent: The Shaolin Afronauts.

Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/TheShaolinAfronauts
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Shaolin-Afronauts/191646987518275

The mysterious afro-soul of The Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across the dance floors of Australia in late early 2008. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde jazz artists of the same period the Shaolin Afronauts draw on the this highly innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create music with the same fire and intensity. Their spirited performances have fast gained a reputation as some of the most exciting live shows around.

Originally conceived as a side project for members of The Transatlantics the Afronauts have quickly grown into one of the most exciting bands in the country, captivating listeners with their fully instrumental original Afrobeat sound. The key to the Shaolin Afronauts unique sound is the line-up, which comprises of a three-piece horn section, 5-piece rhythm section and three percussionists.

The Afronauts have recently signed to UK based label Freestyle records and with their debut album due to be released internationally on CD and LP in February 2011 you can expect to see and hear a lot more of this band in clubs across the world.

Check them out as the play WOMADelaide 2011!

For more information or to follow the 6 on the St series please visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101481663230055&ref=ts

Tune in on the 6th of every month for the latest installment.

BPA FREE BOTTLE, WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

You've read the heading, and I'm sure your wondering what is BPA? Or more to the point what is BPA free?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a controversial chemical that can be found in the lining of food cans, certain water bottles and more. Some researchers and scientists have linked the hormone-mimicking chemical to a number of issues including behavioral and developmental effects in kids.

A 2010 report from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised further concerns regarding exposure of fetuses, infants and young children. In September 2010, Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance. In the Europe and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles!
This is not a push to buy BPA free bottles, but we do have this blog to bring awareness to issues that we care about and explain things in a way that people understand.
Have you listened to Florence & The Machine below? Their amazing!

Florance + The Machine - What The Water Gave Me

If you don't get goosebumps from this then you ain't got skin and you need see someone about that...

The song is about Virginia Woolf who drowned herself in a river at the beginning of world war two. At least, I think it was world war two. The song is named after a Frida Kahlo painting called 'What the water gave me'. The song is quite philosophical referring to life and our main element that gives and takes life.

Save The Waves Benefit...

We realize that not all of you are in the Southern California area, but we wanted to let you know about an exciting upcoming STW event in Santa Monica. Please forward this invitation to any friends and family that live in the area and may be interested in joining us on Saturday September 24th for:
 

Beach & Bonfire Bash at The Beach Club

• Santa Monica, California 
• A Benefit For Save The Waves Coalition
• Hosted by Kevin Hillyer & Tanna Frederick/Project Save Our Surf
• Saturday, September 24th, 8pm – midnight
• Live Reggae / Beach Bonfire on the Sand / Wave Saver Cocktails

Tickets: $100 /  Purchase Advance Tickets Here

(Includes Hosted Bar & Appetizers + One-year STW Membership)

For more info or to support check out the Save The Waves website  or contact info@savethewaves.org

*We hope you’ll join us for a festive evening celebrating coastal environmentalism, while raising funds for Save The Waves Coalition and their World Surfing Reserves initiative!

 http://www.worldsurfingreserves.org/

 

1% for the Planet Launches Ambassador Program

Getting started: 1% Ambassador Program with Terry from 1% from 1% for the Planet on Vimeo.

Diverse Collection of Individuals Unite to Help Elevate Awareness of Sustainability Issues and ‘Keep Earth in Business’ 

08.29.2011– Waitsfield, VT -- What do a beer-brewing CEO, a racecar driver, an artist, a media mogul, a pro-surfer, and a musician have in common? Several things, actually: They live under one sky, share one playground and are all committed to sustainability and giving back through the 1% for the Planet Ambassador Program.

Today, 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses that invest at least 1% of their sales in organizations focused on sustainability, is pleased to introduce its new ambassadors. The 1% Ambassadors are a diverse group of business-leaders, athletes, artists and activists who are integrating the 1% for the Planet message into their daily lives to help broaden awareness for our global movement. Designed to give influential people a powerful platform to make a difference, the 1% for the Planet Ambassador Program seeks to elevate awareness of sustainability issues while building bridges between corporate and non-profit leaders to keep earth in business.

Our Ambassadors span all walks of life and many divergent professions, including CEOs, media, artists, musicians and even race car drivers. They hold a common core-belief that businesses have the power and responsibility to create reliable prosperity for the planet by investing in sustainability projects with the non-profits partners in the 1% global network. To view all of 1%’s Ambassador profiles please visit the 1% website here.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to have an all-star team of 1% Ambassadors who understand that it’s time for business to move beyond “doing less harm” by committing to making on-going investments in “doing good” for the planet,” said Terry Kellogg 1% for the Planet CEO. “Our ambassadors are a diverse group of business-leaders, athletes, artists and activists who are integrating the 1% for the Planet message into their daily lives to broaden awareness for our global movement.”

1% for the Planet has experienced remarkable growth in recent years and in fact, is fast on the way to becoming the largest network of environmental funders on the planet. Adding the Ambassador Program to it’s mix is a central part of efforts to broaden the personality and character of the 1% brand and to scaling the entire 1% movement.

The complete list of 1% Ambassadors includes:  

1. Kris Holm extreme unicyclist, geo-scientist, Vancouver, BC
2. Julie Gilhart green-fashionista, consultant, New York, NY
3. Stu Bowen surfer, eco-entrepreneur, Yamba, Australia
4. Chase Jarvis artist, photographer, film-maker, musician, Seattle, WA
5. Leilani Münter race car driver, public speaker, Charlotte, NC
6. Alex Hillinger digital media entrepreneur, Jackson Hole, WY
7. Dan Ross pro surfer, Yamba, Australia
8. Jack Johnson musician, surfer, Oahu, HI
9. Maya Albanese sustainability expert, New York, NY
10. Zach Crist extreme skier, Sun Valley, ID
11. Chris Keyes writer, editor, VP of Outside Magazine, Santa Fe, NM
12. Penn Newhard PR and media specialist, Basalt, CO
13. Kim Jordan beer brewer, entrepreneur, CEO New Belgium, Fort Collins, CO
14. Sara Lingafelter social media entrepreneur, Rock-climber, Seattle, WA
15. Reggie Crist extreme skier, living wherever snow falls, Planet Earth
16. Terry Kellogg 1% for the Planet CEO, Waitsfield VT

About 1% for the Planet 

1% for the Planet exists to build and support an alliance of companies financially committed to creating a healthy planet. Launched by Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard in late 2002, 1400+ 1% member companies can now be found in 44 countries around the world. 1% members give at least 1% of their revenues (top line sales) directly to non-profit organizations focused on issues of sustainability. For more information or to get involved please visit our website.

Amazing Images from Tahiti..

Check out these beautiful and scary images of Tahiti being shot with "The Phantom Camera".



This next clip, words can't describe it, explain it, it's just beyond even surfing..... One of Fresh Mullets mates Laurie Towner was a stand out. The man has a huge heart and seemed to almost smile his way through the whole thing.
We'll try and get an interview for FM in the coming days....