Topic: Skateboarding

T-Mobile Announces Tony Hawk Edition Sidekick

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»

Shaun White's Business is Red Hot

His creativity and authenticity kill in the $150 billion youth market.READ»

• Inside the White House

Eco-friendly Skateboards

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»

Tony Hawk

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Tony Hawks Game Gets Uber-Real With Motion-Sense Skateboard

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»

Fast Talk: The Brand Called Me

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»

What's Selling in America: part 3 of 5.

"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»

On a Roll

The CPU Skateboard from Offi Co. puts even the bulkiest CPU in motion.READ»

Your Boss Is a Monkey

"Managing up" using the tricks of exotic-animal trainingREAD»

• A Fieldguide to Boss Management

Careers: Should Candidates Get Creative?

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»

Shaun White's Dream House: Every Surface Built for Skateboarding

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»

Zazzle Dazzles on Demand

On-demand manufacturer Zazzle wants to make your product dreams come true -- and eventually become the Amazon of custom goods.READ»

Nothing But Net

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»

Why Games Are So Expensive, and Staying That Way

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»

Art Center Students Design the School Bus of the Future

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»

Fairfield Hills, Newtown - a Place in Transition

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»

100 Most Creative People in Business: #25 - Dietrich Mateschitz

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»

Silicone Valley

A Spy in the House of WorkREAD»

Designing David

Today's New York Post sports a quick Q&A with designer David Rockwell (which, unfortunately, doesn't appear to be available online). He discusses working with dance choreographer Jerry Mitchell to design the JetBlue terminal at JFK, ...READ»

Quiksilver's Spice Girls

The struggling sportswear company tries to jump-start its new women's clothing line -- and a turnaround -- by sponsoring a "team" of creatives. READ»

• Choppy Seas
• Olympic Innovations in Athletic Gear

5 Big Ideas: What Honda’s Mini-Documentaries Can Teach Non-Filmmakers

Have you checked out Honda’s “Dream the Impossible” mini-documentary series? The video series features several big ideas in a series of mini-documentaries. And yes, they’re beautifully produced.But here’s the thing.If you ...READ»

Video Games: The New Hollywood?

Today's Wall Street Journal features an awesome article on how video games are reshaping the entertainment business. The piece features a list of the 25 most powerful people in the industry. Several companies previously profiled in ...READ»