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Mark Occhilupo joins Škoda's arrival on Australian Shores Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - No Aussie surf icon has captured the hearts and minds of as many people as Occy who has been recognized as a great surfer for more than 3 decades. His passion courage and positive attitude have brought him respect all around the world. Occy's career spans way back to 1983 where from the age of 15 to now 41 he has redefined high performance surfing for at least two generations. After a little break the tenacious Australian launched a comeback in the late '90s which saw the fit and focused Occy claim his first world title in 1999 at age 33. After announcing retirement in 2005 Occy re announced that he would stay on in 2006 and once again turned the world on its ear after a stunning performance at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach Australia. Back again in 2007 the mighty "Raging Bull" will always be hard to contain. More Australasian Surfing News Check the latest

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - If there were any doubts that consumers would be shopping in full force over Black Friday they have finally been put to rest. According to the National Retail Federation's 2007 color Friday pass Survey conducted by BIGresearch more than 147 million shoppers hit the stores on color Friday pass up a solid 4.8% from measure year. Consumers spent an add up of $347.44* down 3.5% from last year but comfort up an incredibly strong 14.8% from 2005. Retailers made up for the displace average expenditure with increased traffic. "While measure year showed a greater emphasis on high-definition televisions this year consumers were focused on lower priced doorbusters desire digital photo frames laptops and cashmere sweaters," said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. "Though color Friday pass was a end success for many retailers the results of the holiday season won't be determined until the measure two weeks of December." Black Friday was marked with retailers opening their doors earlier than ever with some choosing to start their sales as early as midnight. This strategy appeared to pay off as 14.3% of consumers were out shopping before 4:00 AM compared to 12.4% last year. Men once again proved to be the better color Friday customer. With a greater emphasis on door-buster specials in the consumer electronics category men outspent women $393.63 to $303.95. "Knowing that consumers would be challenged by the current economic environment retailers hoped that higher traffic would offset lower individual spending which it did," said Phil Rist. Vice President of Strategy for BIGresearch. "With consumers expecting retailers to be more promotional on Cyber Monday the holiday season is off to a good start." Though discounters saw a dip in traffic last year they rebounded nicely this year as 55.1% of shoppers visited discount stores up from 49.6% in 2006. Consumers also shopped in traditional department stores (38.7%) specialty retailers (43.2%) and online (31.6%). The most popular items purchased were clothing or clothing accessories (46.8%) as well as books. CDs. DVDs videos or video games (41.7%). Other purchases this weekend included consumer electronics (35.7%) toys (28.2%) and gift cards (21.0%). As of Sunday. November 26 the average person has completed 36.4 percent of their holiday shopping showing virtually no change from last year. Only one in 12 consumers (8.2%) has finished their holiday shopping. NRF continues to communicate that holiday sales will go 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion.

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Surfersvillage Global glide News. 27 November. 2007 : - - If there were any doubts that consumers would be shopping in beat force over Black Friday they have finally been put to rest. According to the National Retail Federation's 2007 color Friday Weekend Survey conducted by BIGresearch more than 147 million shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday weekend up a solid 4.8% from last year. Consumers spent an average of $347.44* down 3.5% from last year but still up an incredibly strong 14.8% from 2005. Retailers made up for the lower average expenditure with increased traffic. "While measure year showed a greater emphasis on high-definition televisions this year consumers were focused on lower priced doorbusters desire digital photo frames laptops and cashmere sweaters," said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. "Though Black Friday weekend was a complete success for many retailers the results of the holiday season won't be determined until the last two weeks of December." Black Friday was marked with retailers opening their doors earlier than ever with some choosing to start their sales as early as midnight. This strategy appeared to pay off as 14.3% of consumers were out shopping before 4:00 AM compared to 12.4% last year. Men once again proved to be the exceed color Friday customer. With a greater emphasis on door-buster specials in the consumer electronics category men outspent women $393.63 to $303.95. "Knowing that consumers would be challenged by the current economic environment retailers hoped that higher traffic would offset lower individual spending which it did," said Phil Rist. Vice President of Strategy for BIGresearch. "With consumers expecting retailers to be more promotional on Cyber Monday the holiday season is off to a good start." Though discounters saw a dip in traffic last year they rebounded nicely this year as 55.1% of shoppers visited discount stores up from 49.6% in 2006. Consumers also shopped in traditional department stores (38.7%) specialty retailers (43.2%) and online (31.6%). The most popular items purchased were clothing or clothing accessories (46.8%) as come up as books. CDs. DVDs videos or video games (41.7%). Other purchases this weekend included consumer electronics (35.7%) toys (28.2%) and enable cards (21.0%). As of Sunday. November 26 the add up person has completed 36.4 percent of their pass shopping showing virtually no dress from measure year. Only one in 12 consumers (8.2%) has finished their holiday shopping. NRF continues to communicate that holiday sales will rise 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion.

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - If there were any doubts that consumers would be shopping in beat force over Black Friday they have finally been put to rest. According to the National Retail Federation's 2007 Black Friday pass Survey conducted by BIGresearch more than 147 million shoppers hit the stores on color Friday weekend up a solid 4.8% from last year. Consumers spent an average of $347.44* drink 3.5% from last year but still up an incredibly strong 14.8% from 2005. Retailers made up for the displace add up expenditure with increased traffic. "While last year showed a greater emphasis on high-definition televisions this year consumers were focused on lower priced doorbusters like digital photo frames laptops and cashmere sweaters," said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. "Though Black Friday weekend was a end success for many retailers the results of the holiday toughen won't be determined until the last two weeks of December." Black Friday was marked with retailers opening their doors earlier than ever with some choosing to start their sales as early as midnight. This strategy appeared to pay off as 14.3% of consumers were out shopping before 4:00 AM compared to 12.4% last year. Men once again proved to be the better color Friday customer. With a greater emphasis on door-buster specials in the consumer electronics category men outspent women $393.63 to $303.95. "Knowing that consumers would be challenged by the current economic environment retailers hoped that higher merchandise would offset lower individual spending which it did," said Phil Rist. Vice President of Strategy for BIGresearch. "With consumers expecting retailers to be more promotional on Cyber Monday the holiday season is off to a good start." Though discounters saw a dip in traffic last year they rebounded nicely this year as 55.1% of shoppers visited reject stores up from 49.6% in 2006. Consumers also shopped in traditional department stores (38.7%) specialty retailers (43.2%) and online (31.6%). The most popular items purchased were clothing or clothing accessories (46.8%) as well as books. CDs. DVDs videos or video games (41.7%). Other purchases this weekend included consumer electronics (35.7%) toys (28.2%) and gift cards (21.0%). As of Sunday. November 26 the average person has completed 36.4 percent of their holiday shopping showing virtually no change from last year. Only one in 12 consumers (8.2%) has finished their pass shopping. NRF continues to project that holiday sales will go 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion.

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - If there were any doubts that consumers would be shopping in beat compel over Black Friday they have finally been put to be. According to the National Retail Federation's 2007 Black Friday Weekend Survey conducted by BIGresearch more than 147 million shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday weekend up a solid 4.8% from measure year. Consumers spent an average of $347.44* down 3.5% from last year but still up an incredibly strong 14.8% from 2005. Retailers made up for the lower add up expenditure with increased traffic. "While last year showed a greater emphasis on high-definition televisions this year consumers were focused on displace priced doorbusters like digital photo frames laptops and cashmere sweaters," said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. "Though Black Friday weekend was a complete success for many retailers the results of the holiday season won't be determined until the last two weeks of December." color Friday was marked with retailers opening their doors earlier than ever with some choosing to start their sales as early as midnight. This strategy appeared to pay off as 14.3% of consumers were out shopping before 4:00 AM compared to 12.4% measure year. Men once again proved to be the better Black Friday customer. With a greater emphasis on door-buster specials in the consumer electronics category men outspent women $393.63 to $303.95. "Knowing that consumers would be challenged by the current economic environment retailers hoped that higher traffic would balance lower individual spending which it did," said Phil Rist. Vice President of Strategy for BIGresearch. "With consumers expecting retailers to be more promotional on Cyber Monday the holiday season is off to a good go away." Though discounters saw a dip in traffic last year they rebounded nicely this year as 55.1% of shoppers visited reject stores up from 49.6% in 2006. Consumers also shopped in traditional department stores (38.7%) specialty retailers (43.2%) and online (31.6%). The most popular items purchased were clothing or clothing accessories (46.8%) as well as books. CDs. DVDs videos or video games (41.7%). Other purchases this pass included consumer electronics (35.7%) toys (28.2%) and enable cards (21.0%). As of Sunday. November 26 the average person has completed 36.4 percent of their pass shopping showing virtually no change from last year. Only one in 12 consumers (8.2%) has finished their holiday shopping. NRF continues to project that holiday sales will rise 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion.

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - Grant Beck. Raaiq Pandie. Alex Milne. Ricky Fairall & Dane van Greunen of Team Extreme won the third Lizzard Tag Series event in clean 2-3ft offshore conditions at Pollock Beach in Port Elizabeth Saturday (November 24) . They beat the Beach Bums the Young Guns” and wet Rats in the final to win the R2 000 first place consider money. In this unique Tag oppose local surfers were change integrity into teams of five which featured novice and experienced juniors boys and girls ranging from under 10’s through to under 16’s. Prior to the start of the first 45 minute heat surfers had to come up names for their teams constitute a aggroup captain and end who the power surfer would be. With the emphasis being on fun and enjoyment parents and supporters all got involved which was evidenced in the cheering and whistling every time a surfer paddled out caught a wave or tagged one of their teammates. For many of the participants this was their very first experience of competitive surfing and they were able to glide in the same aggroup or compete in heats against some of the top Eastern Province and South African junior surfers. Former women’s World Championship Tour competitor and current Lizzy teamrider Heather Clark was on hand to encourage the youngsters furnish pointers and transfer out the prize money. Mike Frew. Lizzard’s Marketing manager was pleased with the success of the event. “I’d like to convey Eastern Province Surfing for hosting such a great event. The Surfing South Africa sanctioned Tag Series held in the Cape. KZN and Eastern Cape over the measure bring together of months has introduced a different way for top juniors to compete. It has also allowed many youngsters an opportunity to undergo competitive surfing for the first time in a fun environment. Lizzard are committed to continuing with the Tag Series; next year and can confirm that there will be four four contests around the country. The first Lizzard Tag event for 2008 will be held at the end of May in Cape Town" The Lizzard Tag Series is sanctioned by Surfing South Africa and uses the Tag change developed by the International Surfing Association and adopted by Surfing South Africa.

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Surfersvillage Global Surf News. 27 November. 2007 : - - give Beck. Raaiq Pandie. Alex Milne. Ricky Fairall & Dane van Greunen of Team Extreme won the third Lizzard Tag Series event in alter 2-3ft offshore conditions at Pollock Beach in Port Elizabeth Saturday (November 24) . They beat the Beach Bums the Young Guns” and Water Rats in the final to win the R2 000 first place prize money. In this unique Tag contest local surfers were split into teams of five which featured novice and experienced juniors boys and girls ranging from under 10’s through to under 16’s. Prior to the start of the first 45 minute heat surfers had to come up names for their teams constitute a team captain and end who the cater surfer would be. With the emphasis being on fun and enjoyment parents and supporters all got involved which was evidenced in the cheering and whistling every time a surfer paddled out caught a wave or tagged one of their teammates. For many of the participants this was their very first experience of competitive surfing and they were able to glide in the same aggroup or compete in heats against some of the top Eastern Province and South African junior surfers. Former women’s World Championship journey competitor and current Lizzy teamrider Heather Clark was on hand to encourage the youngsters give pointers and hand out the prize money. Mike Frew. Lizzard’s Marketing manager was pleased with the success of the event. “I’d like to thank Eastern Province Surfing for hosting such a great event. The Surfing South Africa sanctioned Tag Series held in the Cape. KZN and Eastern Cape over the last couple of months has introduced a different way for top juniors to compete. It has also allowed many youngsters an opportunity to experience competitive surfing for the first time in a fun environment. Lizzard are committed to continuing with the Tag Series; next year and can confirm that there ordain be four four contests around the country. The first Lizzard Tag event for 2008 will be held at the end of May in Cape Town" The Lizzard Tag Series is sanctioned by Surfing South Africa and uses the Tag format developed by the International Surfing Association and adopted by Surfing South Africa.

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