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Valentino Rossi lapped quick enough to be in the top half of the NASCAR Nationwide Series field as he tried Kyle Busch’s Toyota stock car in a promotional event. Seven-time MotoGP champion Rossi travelled to Charlotte Motor Speedway after finishing sixth in his series’ inaugural Austin race.

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This video is for education purposes, not for profit. It is a skate edit made by Cubans, I am simply posting. If you want the songs, GO BUY THEM. Song credits: Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco – Locos Por Mi Habana, Daft Punk – Something About Us, Interactivo – No Money. THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO FOR REPORTING PURPOSES, it gives an inside look at Cuban life.

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And the results are in! Taylor Steele’s Innersection 2012/13 filmmaker competition comes to a close. Nathan Myers checks in to announce the fifth and final wildcard slot earning a chance to film a section in Taylor’s upcoming surf movie “Se7en Signs” and $10,000 cash. Unlike the previous four finalists which were voted on by viewers, the Sanuk wildcard winner was selected by votes from the first four round finalists. Congratulations to Nat Lanyon and surfer Asher Pacey for their winning section!

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Mike Coots flew from Hawaii to Boston recently to meet with victims of the bombings, hoping to console, comfort and offer advice to those who lost limbs.

He was representing Friends of Bethany, a nonprofit organization of which he is a board member. Undoubtedly you’re familiar with surfer Bethany Hamilton, who while surfing lost her arm in a shark attack. She has since devoted her life to helping other amputees.

The Friends of Bethany is “dedicated to sharing the hope  …  More

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