🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World. Post #159: Conservation Today on International Wildlife Conservation Day, we’re reminding you that amongst the stories of extinction and endangerment, there is hope in wildlife conservation. ✨ Species once pushed to the edge have been given a second chance, like the humpback whale, whose numbers in Australia plummeted due to commercial whaling in both Australian waters and Antarctica. Thanks to community pressure and the actions of conservationists and passionate people around the world, whaling was banned in Australia in 1962, and Japan ended humpback whaling in Antarctica in 2018. Since then, their populations have finally had the chance to recover. 🐋🙌 And then there’s the green turtle, removed from the endangered list earlier this year, a milestone that shows just how powerful long-term protection and persistence can be. 🐢 When we work together, take action, and give wildlife the space to recover, incredible things can happen. Take hope in that. 🌊✨ 📷: Rebecca Griffiths / Alice Gregoire / Kevin Castel / Sea Shepherd "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️ #islands #scuba #marinelife

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE Frank Zappa: Gone to soon on 4 December, 1993 "A mind is like a parachute; it only works when it is open." Remembering American musician, composer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, actor, and filmmaker Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December, 1940 – 4 December, 1993) who died of prostate cancer 25 years ago today, aged 52. A highly productive and prolific artist, earning widespread acclaim from critics and fellow musicians, he had some commercial success, particularly in Europe, and worked as an independent artist for most of his thirty year plus career. His work was characterised by nonconformity, free-form improvisation, sound experiments, musical virtuosity, and satire of American culture. His honours include an induction into the 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 1997 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at number 71 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time," and in 2011 at number 22 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." Fans can listen to some examples of his music here: 1. "Boogie" from "Imaginary Diseases", a 2006 album of material by Frank from the Petit Wazoo tour of 1972. 2. "Apostrophe (')", an instrumental jam featuring Cream bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Jim Gordon, the title track from his 1974 album, the most commercially successful album in his lifetime. 3. "Cosmik Debris" (as featured on the 1974 album "Apostrophe (')") by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention (Live) 4. "Son of Orange County" + "More Trouble Every Day" from "Roxy & Elsewhere" (1974), a live double LP. 3rd side, songs 2 and 3. "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE This week in 1978, The Cars self-titled LP debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #56 (December 2) The Cars unique brand of synth-infused guitar-based power pop was a breath of fresh air on the charts around the world, and has proved to be timeless… And this album is in the conversation as one of the best debut LPs of all time. Guitarist Elliot Easton said: “We used to joke that the first album should be called The Cars' Greatest Hits! We knew that a lot of great bands fall through the cracks. But we were getting enough feedback from people we respected to know that we were on the right track." Well it’s not far off a Greatest Hits album as it turns out, packed with songs like “Bye Bye Love”, “My Best Friend’s Girl”, “Just What I Needed”, “Good Times Roll”, and “Moving In Stereo”. It went to #5 in New Zealand, #18 in the US, #29 in the UK, #35 in Australia, and #50 in Canada. Rolling Stone ranked The Cars at #353 on its 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Click on the link below to watch “Bye Bye Love”: #thecars, #byebyelove, #mybestfriendsgirl, #justwhatineeded, #powerpop, #elliotteaston, #BenjaminOrr, #RicOcasek, #PostPunk, #newwave, #70smusic, #newwavemusic, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World. Post #158 Pure Magic A better future for our ocean, forever and for everyone … for good. 🌊 Our ocean is pure magic, but it doesn’t take a spell or magic wand to make waves of a difference for our beloved planet. 🌎 Dive in below to discover all the ways YOU can take action and help us change the future of our ocean for the better! ✨ 🌊

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🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- 𝐊𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, in Ukraine, is a 13th-century medieval stronghold on the Dniester River. Known for its massive 40-meter-high walls and strategic location, it played a key role in Eastern European history. The fortress features stone towers, a gatehouse, and stunning views of the landscape. Today, it is a major tourist attraction, hosting festivals and exhibitions, symbolizing Ukraine's rich cultural heritage and resilience. #castlephotography #roman #historicarchitecture #fairytalecastle #dreamyplaces #architecturelovers #castlelover #majesticviews #photography #roman #architecture #historical #aesthetics #design 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞: @𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐟 𝐀𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- On this day in 1976. A giant 40ft inflatable pig could be seen floating above London, England after breaking free from its moorings. The pig, nicknamed Algie, was being photographed for the forthcoming Pink Floyd Animals album cover. The Civil Aviation Authority issued a warning to all pilots that a flying pig was on the run, and the pig eventually crashed into a barn in Godmersham, Kent, where the farmer complained of his cows being scared by the incident. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Remembering "𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧" who passed away this day 4th December 1976, guitarist and songwriter who played with "Zephyr: (from 1969 to 1971), "The James Gang" (from 1973 to 1974), and Deep Purple (from 1975 to 1976), in addition to maintaining a notable career as a solo artist and session musician. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

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🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Bruno Catalano (sculptor) was born in Khouribga, Morocco, in 1960. He lives and works between France and Italy. In 1975, he was forced into exile with his family. Having landed in Marseille with the hope of starting a new life, he retains the pain of his uprooting in his memory. At 18, he became a sailor, then an electrician. At 30, he encountered art and clay sculpture through artists such as Rodin, Giacometti, and César. From that moment, he decided to dedicate his life to it. First noticed in 2005 by a Parisian gallery owner at a contemporary art exhibition, he evolved from clay to bronze and sculpted increasingly larger figures, achieving remarkable technical feats. Today, his Travelers enrich the most prestigious public and private collections. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Why I Stack Without Looking at the Price… Most people obsess over price. “Is now a good entry?” “Will it dip again?” “Should I wait for confirmation?” But here’s the uncomfortable truth: The price isn’t the problem. Your timeline is. Because when you operate on a fiat timeline, → You want fast returns → You chase signals → You treat money like a race That’s not investing. That’s gambling. And it’s exactly how the system wants you to think. But Bitcoin doesn’t play by those rules. It doesn’t move on a quarterly earnings schedule. It doesn’t bend to headlines, Fed decisions, or TikTok hype. It operates on a decade-scale lens. It rewards conviction. It punishes hesitation. And the longer your timeline? The stronger your position. Because buying BTC today isn’t about price. It’s about: → Optionality 10 years from now → Sovereignty when others are stuck → Peace when chaos is trending You’re not buying Bitcoin for today. You’re buying it so your future self doesn’t need permission. That’s what most don’t get: It’s not about finding the best moment to enter. It’s about building a life where you’re not forced to exit. That starts now. With one sat. One stack. One timeline shift. So if you’re still refreshing charts and waiting for signs? Zoom out. Because the earlier you stop chasing… The sooner you start owning. Stack long, stack sats. Anarko "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Chainsaw cutting a fallen tree into timber. Island life in the Philippines. Pura Vida 🏝️ "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE Click on the link below to watch him in the studio in 2017, absolutely nailing Black Sabbath’s poignant “Changes”: The Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne, was born John Michael Osborne in Marston Green, England, on this day in 1948 (December 3) To viewers of his family reality show in the early 2000s, he was loveable, mumbling, shuffling old Ozzy, but to a host of fearful mothers of the 1970s he was the closest thing to the devil incarnate, commanding the stage with heavy metal icons Black Sabbath, famously biting the head off a bat at a gig, and accused of being a Satanist. With Ozzy out front, Black Sabbath were one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genre, and one of the most influential hard rock bands of all time. After his success with Black Sabbath throughout the 70s, Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US. Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million… Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the band’s final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a February 2017 performance in their hometown, Birmingham. In early July 2025, he bid a final farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts in Birmingham – where the band was formed in 1968 – that it was “so good to be on this stage” as he performed his last set from a large black throne. Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert, with Ozzy telling the audience at one point: “I am Iron Man: go f***ing crazy!” The concert raised $190 million, which will be donated to the fight to cure Parkinson’s Disease, and to children’s hospitals. Ozzy Osbourne passed away later that month, aged 76. Ozzy’s longevity and success earned him the informal title "Godfather of Metal". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band. In 2015, Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. In an interview with Esquire magazine in 2008, Osbourne said he knew what would be on his tombstone: "Here lies Ozzy Osbourne, the ex-Black Sabbath singer who bit the head off a bat." "It was my fate to be who I am and what I am. I've just been myself." Queen’s Brian May paid tribute to the great man, writing: “So sad to hear of Ozzie’s passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye – the love in that place for him was gigantic. I’m grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show………the world will miss Ozzie’s unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. And to Bill and Geezer and my dear friend Tony – for this is family – I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie.” Elton John was also among those paying tribute to Osbourne, writing: “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.” R.I.P. Click the link below to watch Sabbath’s classic 1970 song “Paranoid”: #ozzyosborne, #blacksabbath, #ozzy, #princeofdarkness, #heavymetal, #paranoid, #ironman, #warpigs, #changes, #leadsinger, #rocklegend, #Sabbath, #blizzardofozz, #sabotage, #nib, #sabbathbloodysabbath, #hardrock, #rockmusic, #thisdayinrock, #rockhistory, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday, #crazytrain "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- 🕌Neuschwanstein Castle, a famous architectural work in Germany. Neuschwanstein Castle is located in the village of Schwangau, near the town of Füssen, southern Germany, on a cliff at the foot of the Alps. The work was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and is known as the "fairy tale castle". Credit 🎥 @sunt_mrr "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE On this day in 1976. A giant 40ft inflatable pig could be seen floating above London, England after breaking free from its moorings. The pig, nicknamed Algie, was being photographed for the forthcoming Pink Floyd Animals album cover. The Civil Aviation Authority issued a warning to all pilots that a flying pig was on the run, and the pig eventually crashed into a barn in Godmersham, Kent, where the farmer complained of his cows being scared by the incident. "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Walter Keane built an international sensation by claiming his wife Margaret's iconic "big eye" paintings as his own for years. When Margaret finally sued him for plagiarism in 1986, a judge ordered them both to paint in court. Walter refused, citing a sore shoulder, but Margaret completed her canvas in 53 minutes, unequivocally proving she was the true artist and exposing her ex-husband's decades of fraud. "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Diving In The Philippines & S.E. Asia/World Dive Gear Post #019- Akuana Dive Gear "It's a good day to dive". 🤿

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🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World. Post #157: Steller's sea cow. In 1741 explorers sailing with naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller reached the cold waters of the Komandorski Islands and encountered a marine giant unlike anything they had seen before. Steller’s sea cow a peaceful herbivorous relative of modern manatees stretched nearly 30 feet long and weighed up to ten tons. It floated slowly through icy Arctic shallows grazing on kelp with its thick leathery hide and immense paddle like tail guiding its lumbering body. Its meat was rich its fat long lasting and its gentle behavior made it heartbreakingly easy to kill. What followed remains one of the shortest and most devastating extinction timelines in recorded history. Within just twenty seven years of its discovery traders sailors and whaling crews hunted Steller’s sea cow relentlessly. They harvested it for food, oil, and hides using its predictable movements to corner entire family groups. By 1768 the last confirmed sea cow was gone. A species that had survived Ice Ages storms and shifting oceans vanished the moment it came into sustained contact with Europeans. Its disappearance shocked naturalists of the time. Scientists struggled to understand how a creature so large and so newly described could simply cease to exist. The loss of the sea cow became one of the earliest widely accepted proofs that human actions could permanently erase a species. It sparked new scientific thinking about extinction long before Darwin and long before conservation had a name. The tragedy of Steller’s sea cow is also a reminder of how fragile isolated ecosystems can be. For thousands of years the species thrived in its narrow Arctic range protected by remoteness and a lack of predators. But once exploited by global trade networks it had no defense. Interesting fact to end with early sailors called the sea cow the Arctic butcher shop. #evolution "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️ #islands #scuba #marinelife

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- THE DOOMSDAY DJ: TUNES FOR THE POST APOCALYPSE This week in 1964, the Kinks single “All Day And All Of The Night” peaked on the UK Singles Chart at #2 (December 2) The follow-up single to their smash hit “You Really Got Me” has a similarly catchy power chord riff, courtesy of songwriter Ray Davies, played by his brother, guitarist Dave Davies, who claimed that the song was where he "found his voice": “I liked the guitar sound on "All Day And All of the Night", the second single we had. When they tried to develop amplifiers that had pre-gain and all, I thought it wasn't quite right, and I struggled with the sound for a while. I never liked Marshalls, because they sounded like everybody else. Then in the mid '70s I started using Peavey, and people said, "Nobody uses Peavey – country and western bands use them" [laughs]. I used to blow them up every night. I used two Peavey Maces together, and it was brilliant!” There are also striking similarities between the song and the Doors' 1968 song, "Hello, I Love You", which ended up in legal hands. Ray Davies said “I think they cut a deal somewhere, but I don't know the details." According to the Doors biography “No One Here Gets Out Alive”, courts in the UK determined in favour of Davies and any royalties for the song are paid to him. “All Day And All Of The Night” went to #2 in the UK, #5 in New Zealand, #7 in the US, #9 in the Netherlands, #10 in Sweden, #12 in France and Canada, and #14 in Australia. #thekinks, #kinks, #RayDavies, #alldayandallofthenight, #60smusic, #60srock, #rockmusic, #thisdayinrock, #classicrock, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday, #davedavies "Pure signal,no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️

🌊 SURF 'N TURF 🏝️ -THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE- GM 🌞 Proof of walk this morning with Amigo Cypher to Whitesand Beach and Bulabog Beach. Pura Vida 🏝️ "Pure signal, no noise" Credits Goes to the respective Author ✍️/ Photographer📸 🐇 🕳️