Market made.

And at the other celebration geared to the masses ... Tony Hawk and Kelly Slater will join Jillian Barberi and David Spade at the Teen Choice Awards spectacle.

Jack Smith has organized another of his cross-country skate jaunts. Nick Krest, Paul Dunn and Gary Fluitt will be accompanying Smith as they attempt to skate coast to coast in a world record 21 days. The epic feat will benefit charities that are dealing with Lowe's Syndrome. A number of drop-ins are expected along the nearly 3,000 mile route, including Hawk and Andy Mac.

E Bay #362015549, Category 23828: Emerica Marc Johson Shoes. Can it be true that James Fitzpatrick is attempting to fund the International Association of Skateboard Companies through E commerce? Note the rarity of said M. Johnson boots as he switched shoe sponsors, which severely curtailed the production of these units.

Dogtown is now said to be linked tightly with Grind King, while Daewon Song, Rodney Mullen and Ryan Sheckler are believed to be negotiating a new company at Dwindle called Almost.

The fifth annual Tim Brauch Memorial is being held at Vans Milpitas. Sponsors are being sought for this worthy endeavor. Event proceeds benefit the Brauch memorial Skatepark Fund. The non-profit Brauch fund is close to breaking ground on their first park.