http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:48 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:51:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Woodward-Beijing?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Test riding the vert ramp at Camp Woodward Beijing, Neal Hendrix throws in a stalefish. “Made in China”. You’ve seen the tag everywhere and, pretty soon, it will go along with Camp Woodward, one of the most renowned trademarks in a... Skateparks Athletes Industry Skateboarding World Slideshow Professional Camp China Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:51:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Woodward-Beijing?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-update?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Panoramic view of the Dennis "Polar Bear" Agnew Memorial Skatepark, in Venice Beach, CA. (Photo by Luiz Calado) The “Thanksgiving Day Massacre”, an event previously scheduled to happen today, November 21, at the Dennis “P... Skateparks Contests Events Safety Skateboarding Venice Beach Skate Park Government Dogtown Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-update?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Venice-Beach-Skate-park-contest?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner The Venice Surf and Skateboard Association (VSA) has announced the very first competition to be held at the Dennis “Polar Bear” Agnew Memorial Skatepark. The 1st Annual Thanksgiving Day Massacre will debut this coming Saturday, November ... Skateparks Contests Events Athletes Skateboarding Venice Beach Skate Park Amateur Calendar Dogtown Professional Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:16:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Venice-Beach-Skate-park-contest?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Tony-Hawk-Ride?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner The new Tony Hawk: Ride video game – out today - is played by developer Josh Tsui at the Activision headquarters. (Photo by Luiz Calado) November, 17 – Tony Hawk: Ride, the new Activision skateboarding video game is officially out today.... Music Videogames Industry Skateboarding Entertainment Tony Hawk Product Review Christian Hosoi Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:24:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Tony-Hawk-Ride?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d14-SKATEBOARD-Evolution-and-Art-in-California-exhibition-opens-today?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner November 14 – The California Heritage Museum opened today the exhibit “SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California”, that traces the evolution of boards from pre-1950 to the present, showcasing riders, designers, artists,... Events Skateboarding Entertainment Celebrities Movies Calendar Christian Hosoi Tony Alva Art Dogtown Z-Boys Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:50:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d14-SKATEBOARD-Evolution-and-Art-in-California-exhibition-opens-today?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d6-CCSP-open?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner A feeble grind by Pat Ngoho adds more erosion to the edge of the Culver City Skate Park pool. (Photo by Luiz Calado) This column is glad to report that the Culver City Skate Park has – finally – reopened. But don’t get too exc... Skateparks Athletes Skateboarding Culver City Skate Park Government Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m11d6-CCSP-open?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d20-SUFS2?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Limp Bizkit's frontman Fred Durst (foreground,left) on the ramp deck as Tony Hawk spins his signature trick, the 900, during the vert demo at the 'Stand Up for Skateparks' benefit event in Beverly Hills. (Photo by Jody Morris)  Following up ... Skateparks Environment Events Athletes Music Media Videogames Industry Skateboarding Entertainment Celebrities Concerts Tony Hawk Charity Slideshow Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:18:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d20-SUFS2?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Homeless-invade-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-as-LAPD-bans-VSA-volunteer-night-watch?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Image from YoVenice.com's  Flickr photostream The predicted dilemma that the brand new Dennis ‘Polar Bear’ Memorial Skate Park in Venice Beach would become a camp for the local homeless population has already developed into a r... Skateparks Environment Safety Skateboarding Venice Beach Skate Park Government Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:03:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Homeless-invade-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-as-LAPD-bans-VSA-volunteer-night-watch?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d13-SUFS?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Tony Hawk holding his daughter Kadence, next to his wife Lhotse Merriam at the 2009 Stand Up For Skateparks benefit event, in Beverly Hills, CA. (Photo by Luiz Calado ©2009) The Tony Hawk Foundation (THF, for short) fundraising event Stand... Videos Skateparks Events Athletes Media Videogames Industry Skateboarding Entertainment Celebrities Government Tony Hawk Charity Slideshow Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:26:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d13-SUFS?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner   The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) and Skatelab, home of Skateboarding Hall of Fame, are joining forces on an official inaugural induction event to honor four of the most iconic names in the history of the sport: Tony... Events Athletes Music Media Industry Skateboarding Entertainment Celebrities Tony Hawk Vans Charity Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:17:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d6-More-photo-highlights-of-the-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-opening-day?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Handplant by Christian Hosoi on the hip of the Venice Beach Skate Park pool, during the opening day session. (Photo by Fabio Cunha) This column continues to follow up on the previous reporting about the grand opening of the Venice Beach Skate P... Skateparks Events Athletes Skateboarding Venice Beach Skate Park Christian Hosoi Slideshow Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d6-More-photo-highlights-of-the-Venice-Beach-Skate-Park-opening-day?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Standup-for-Skateparks?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Tony Hawk lifts an Indy Air high above his ramp during the vert demo at Stand Up for Skateparks. Photo: Jody Morris Stand Up for Skateparks is a fundraising event that, via the Tony Hawk Foundation, helps empower at-risk youth t... Skateparks Events Athletes Media Industry Skateboarding Entertainment Celebrities Concerts Tony Hawk Charity Slideshow Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:55:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Standup-for-Skateparks?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d3-VBSP-Open?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (left), VSA's Director Geri Lewis, L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl and skateboarding legend Jesse Martinez cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Venice Beach Skate Park. (Photo by Luiz Calado) Tod... Skateparks Events Athletes Skateboarding Celebrities World Venice Beach Skate Park Government Christian Hosoi Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:12:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d3-VBSP-Open?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Vans-DTSD-09?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner On Creature's Hesh Cross, Geoff Rowley (right) blunts and Johnny Layton bails   during the Vans Downtown Showdown '09. (Photo: Luiz Calado) The New York-style city block inside the Paramount Studios in L.A was the backdrop for the fifth editio... Contests Events Athletes Media Industry Skateboarding Vans Slideshow Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:25:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Vans-DTSD-09?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Mike-V?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner "Mike V - Do or Die" is an upcoming skateboarding video game app for iPhone, featuring pro skater Mike Vallely. (Source: RatRod Studio) Other than being the lead singer of hard rock band Revolution Mother, host of the show Drive on Fu... Athletes Videogames Skateboarding Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:35:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Mike-V?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Vision-Street-Wear?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner The memorable Vision Street Wear logo. One of the most recognized trademarks in the history of skateboarding, Vision Street Wear, is back.   Last month, a beach party in Malibu (DJ’ed by none other than X-Games gold medalist Jak... Industry Skateboarding Product Review Slideshow Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Vision-Street-Wear?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Tony-Hawk-Twitter?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Tony Hawk on the cover of Entrepreneur. (Image source: entrepreneur.com) By now, approaching Tony Hawk with the  “skateboarder / businessman” perspective is almost a cliché. It is hardly any news that he’s behind Birdh... Athletes Media Videogames Industry Skateboarding Celebrities Tony Hawk Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:18:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Tony-Hawk-Twitter?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Fence-replacement-at-Culver-City-Skate-Park-continues-to?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner At the Culver City Skate Park, the new wrought iron fence (foreground) is not completed yet; on the background, part of the original chain link type still remains. (Photo: Luiz Calado) The re-opening of the Culver City Skate Park was scheduled for... Skateparks Skateboarding Culver City Skate Park Government Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:20:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Fence-replacement-at-Culver-City-Skate-Park-continues-to?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Vans-DTSD?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner   One to the most unique skateboarding contest of the year, the annual Vans Downtown Showdown returns for its fifth edition next Saturday, September 26, at the Paramount Studios Back Lot (doors open at 4PM). Competing for a $85,000 prize purse,... Contests Events Skateboarding Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:05:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Vans-DTSD?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Secret?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner Leticia Bufoni slides a rail wearing high heels for a Secret deodorant print ad. (Source: thesideproject.com)  The bond that blossomed not too long ago between skateboarding and deodorants smelled somewhat awkward in the beginnin... Athletes Media Skateboarding Products Female Advertising Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:13:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7575-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Secret?cid=exrss-LA-Skateboarding-Examiner