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The colorful bunch that celebrates enjoiment has been enrolled into the United Nations over at The Berrics today. Check out the footage of their skate party (without the ladies) right here.

The Romano family and immediate friends are asking for financial donations in lieu of flowers for Johnny’s funeral tomorrow in Spring, Texas. As you can imagine, the medical expenses have stacked up considerably for his hospital care and now, his burial. Please donate with generosity in love and memory of our fallen friend and fellow skater.

The practice sessions are heating up for the 10th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest which takes place this coming weekend. The street portion of the event takes place on Saturday at the Scotts Valley skatepark. The bowl contest will roll upon the new concrete at San Jose’s Lake Cunningham skatepark. Bring along your smiles and positive attitudes to share in the good times. Tim would certainly want it that way.

Europe’s Puzzle has released their latest video magazine online with heaps of action that include a Circa Tour In Greece, a Globe Tour in Denmark and Germany, and featured parts with Thibaud Fradin and Korahn Gayle. Download it right here from their site.

In this New York Times online article the function vs. fashion of skates shoes is discussed and explained. The article talks to Mike Vallely (“I think skateboarding is more fashion than function…more rock ‘n’ roll than athletics.”) as well as the footwear directors of both DC and Vans. There is also an interesting audio slide show highlighting skaters of Manhattan Street Bridge and their shoes.

Yeah, you’ve watched it. Watch it again. Then start from episode one and watch them all. Episode 8 on the way…

Habitat’s Canadian tour starts this Friday, September 26th in Winnipeg where the crew will be releasing their fellow Canadian Mike McDermott’s international pro models. With Marius Syvanen along for the trip as well, perhaps he has moved on from flow status? We certainly hope so.

According to this Salt Lake Tribune report the skating community in the greater Salt Lake City area has launched hundreds of complaints with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department stemming from last month’s ban on backyard skate ramps. The board will reconsider suspending this ridiculous ban next week.

It’s with heavy, heavy hearts that we report the passing of Johnny Romano. He will always represent the best things skateboarding has to offer and we will continue to push in his memory. Our deepest condolences go out to the Romano family. More information is available via a tribute message board over at Deluxe.