The Skateboard vs Godzilla near Phoenix: But Is It Art? (Posted 5/4/2004)

"Skateboarding in the urban space is an act of defiance because we don't sanction it," says gallery spokesperson Alexandra Stratulat. "Contemporary art is pushing the line and questioning why we make the rules that we do. ... Far too often we forget about the youth element * in society, they are invisible to us or an annoyance. We are recognizing that they have ideas and opinions, and they have a culture of their own." Search *

DNA Skateboards' Premier of "Continuum" (Posted 10/29/2001)

Premiering November 9th at the Carlsbad Village Theatre. Admission Free! Search *

"Green" Skateboard Invented (Posted 4/30/2007)

e2e Materials of Ithica, New York *, has announced a biodegradable composite which is made completely of plant materials and which can, at least in concept, be used to make skateboards. The material is said to be ten times stronger and 25 percent lighter than current particleboards, and made from fibers of plants including bamboo, pineapple, and coconut. Search *

Core Distribution

"Skateboard distributor * from Canada *", with "web site and team info for Rellik Skateboard Co., Swisstek Bearings *, Tower Skateboards, U-Project Helmets, and Darkside Griptape *." Also the home of Kartel Online Boardshop. Search * Related

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Skateboard Grab Bag: Skateboard Dog, Phone Video Game, Bart Simpson Streaking (Posted 4/30/2007)

Tyson, the self-taught "skateboarding bulldog" was to appear at Stockton, California *'s Asparagus Festival, this past weekend. Tyson has reportedly appeared in multiple movies, one of which was called the "worst movie of the year". DoCoMo, a Japanese * mobile phone provider, is releasing a new "skateboard dash" game which uses the phone much like a controller on the Nintendo * Wii *. Also, Bart Simpson will reportedly streak on his skateboard in the upcoming Simpsons' movie, after accepting a dare from his father, Homer. Search *

Vancouver Skateboard Coalition Aims To Forward Skateboarding (Posted 5/7/2007)

The Vancouver * Skateboard Coalition has led a free British Columbia * Youth Week event at the Plaza skatepark *. The event forwarded skateboarding and its culture. Said Jeff Cole, "We're trying to show that this is a positive thing. I think this is part of new youth culture and Vancouver is one of the spots it is really growing." Search *

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