Today T-Mobile [FRA: DTE] debuted a new version of their popular Sidekick mobile device, offically called the Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition. The Sidekick, which is made by Sharp, has found immense popularity in younger demographics, ...READ»
Given the success of Tony Hawk's skateboarding video game franchise, a plug-in peripheral that brings players closer to the real thing was inevitable. And now details have emerged that Hawk is releasing an electronic skateboard, ...READ»
Though far from a teenager, lately I've taken up skateboarding as a personal transportation option for traveling around my 'hood. It's a smart alternative to using my car for short trips to the supermarket or to a nearby restaurant ...READ»
What's in a name? Everything, it seems. Building a brand is always a challenge, especially when your own name is attached. We spoke with five owners of eponymous brands about retaining control, finding aligned partners, and the importance of staying true to oneself.READ»
"Our Customers Can Sniff Through Any Kind of Hard Sell. And When They Do, They're Gone." ESPN Takes Retailing to the Extreme
The arena pulses with teen adrenaline. Zitty-faced skater kids zip down the half pipe, wide-eyed with arms ...READ»
This is a question job seekers often ask. Especially when they’re considering companies that pride themselves on innovation and imagination. And with so many options at their fingertips, the temptation to create an outside-the-box ...READ»
If you're a fan of MTV's Cribs, you've probably seen one of the several episodes featuring skateboarders like Tony Hawk or Steve-O, of Jackass fame. Hawk had a half-pipe built in the backyard; Steve-O settled for a bootleg ...READ»
Sports training no longer begins and ends in a rancid weight room, on a blistering track, or under the glare of an attentive coach. Today, smart athletes are turning to the Web to expand their skills and assess the competition.READ»
Recent earnings reports from Sony and Nintendo prove that the video game industry is not recession proof. So why do games still cost so much money?READ»
Sergey Brin, Quentin Tarantino and Jon Stewart are among many Gen X luminaries pushing the limits, re-shaping corporate culture, re-thinking film and revolutionizing comedy. They are accelerating the speed of life...READ»
What does Shaun White, Sergey Brin and Anthony Bourdain have in common (besides stacks of cash)? Each represents a generation of Risk Takers. Shaun White is Gen Y’s Adrenaline Junkie, Sergey Brin is Gen X’s New...READ»
Public transit vehicle design has grown in leaps and bounds; consider the accordion-like articulations and sleek streamline curves of one city's rapid bus. But what about the millions of kids getting shuttled to and from school in ...READ»
So we expect plenty of you to lament the thin tongues in these; it’s only natural. Tongue thickness aside, this latest Nike SB Dunk Low Pro is a welcome return to classic skateboarding aesthetics. With a menacing mix of obsidian and ...READ»
Fairfield Hills is located in Newtown, CT on Wasserman Way, the connecting road between Rt. 25 and Rt. 34. Fairfield Hills was a State Psychiatric Hospital in operation from the 1930's up into the 1990's. It is an imposing ...READ»
Last year, Dietrich Mateschitz's Austria-based company sold 4 billion cans (more than its next three energy-drink competitors combined), reportedly spent more than $300 million on marketing, and pushed the category beyond $30 billion. ...READ»
