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As we tear off the final page of the calendar its time to look back and either make changes or continue the carnage. Hopefully you’ve realized that you are lucky to have skateboarding in your life and will carry on your youthful ways. And if you haven’t, you can put that on the top of your New Year’s resolution list. The guys over at the Skatepark of Tampa have compiled a rehash of their exploits from last year. Considering the amount that they traveled and as much as they did for skateboarding in 2009 you may find yourself in some of these pics no matter what part of the world you are in. Happy 2010.

It has been almost three years and Chris Mulhern’s long awaited skate film This Time Tomorrow is just about set for public viewing. The film, which features Devon Connell, Jimmy MacDonald, Curtis Rapp, Dave Caddo and a host of other notables will have its first premiere February 5th at the Trocadero in Philadelphia. Get there early and check out The Making of This Time Tomorrow, a photo exhibit by Zander Taketomo. Until then, check out the amazing trailer at the TTT website and keep checking back for future release parties.

Zoo York’s recently graduated professional Eli Reed has a mini interview online over at Venture Trucks’ site. Tune in and hear of his upbringing and what he’s got rolling for 2010.

Drop by the Thrasher site where P-Stone has dug through his archives and compiled a “Year in Rebrü” video for 2009. Featuring Brian Anderson, Sammy Baca, TNT, Nick Trapasso, Ethan Fowler and Raymond Molinar just to name a few. It’s an interesting video to say the least.

Once again, the free-thinking minds that skate and stand behind the brands and goods at Deluxe Distribution have delivered a very useful online application to assist the greater skateboarding community. Unlike most online matchmaking services, Skateshop Connect is a free and easy way for skaters to acquire any specific goods that they want from the Deluxe catalog direct from their favorite skate shop. Check out the video for details on how it all works.

For over fifteen years deep we’ve been fans of Rick McCrank due in part that he rips on a skateboard, he simply rules at being a human, he possesses a creative spirit, and he hasn’t followed trends to gain acceptance in the “cool” club.
Have a look-see at this brief “Behind the Ad” interview over at the éS footwear site and perhaps you’ll agree that Mr. McCrank is indeed one of the greats of our time.

A new decade is upon us, and to celebrate this moment in time, Vans wants to share your personal messages and photos with the world live on its “Be Here” billboard which is illuminated above NYC’s Times Square. Log in and check out Vans’ Be Here Times Square site and share your thoughts with skaters worldwide.