Did you know that for every ton of office paper, book reports, or love letters you recycle could save approximately 380 gallons of oil?  Or are you aware that about 50-100 species of plants and animals become extinct due to the destruction of their natural habitat?  Wrap your mind around this one – your urine has multiple beneficial uses.  Like peeing on your t-shirt then wrapping it around your head when you can’t escape the heat is a good way to keeping you cool.  Not just slang cool, but your temperature cool as well.   That one doesn’t really apply to saving the planet but I thought you should just know that fact.  

I’ve done my part.  Now it’s your turn to spread the wealth of knowledge.  The Element Team have definitely given their share of environmental awareness.  Their brand new “Power To The Planet” campaign gathered over 60 Element family members to share with you the viewer, why it’s important to save our planet and how essential it is to start now.  And you essentially don’t have to do that much.  Change your light bulbs to power saving bulbs.  Ride your board once a week instead of using your LIFTED CHEVY.  Maybe hang out with NUDIST.

Check out this VIDEO starring some of Element’s biggest names:  Mike Vallely, Chad Muska, Bucky Lasek.  Even some old faces like Jeremy Wray and Ray Barbee are part of the movement.  And listen to what they have to say.  Except for the go vegetarian part.  That would mean I would have to give up PIG KNUCKLES. MMmmm

It’s that time of the year again when we get that fuzzy feeling that just overwhelms us with joy.  That is unless you’re a RAVER and you probably get that fuzzy feeling every weekend.  But with Christmas just around the corner, three major factors are associated with giving me that holiday spirit.  Presents, Santa Claus, and Christmas films.  There is nothing better than getting a present from Santa Claus that turns out to be a Christmas film. 

I actually love giving out Christmas films out as gifts.  So if you personally know me, expect to get one of these favorite titles of mine: “Jingle All the Way” starring Governor Schwarzenegger, “Surviving Christmas”, or “All I Want For Christmas”, starring the Olsen Twins.  You’re in for a real treat. 

But if you’re a different kind of Christmas film, I suggest you check out Bam Margera’s new holiday film titled, “Where The F*&%” is Santa?”  I’m not sure if this is one you want to show to grandma but I think if you and your friends want something a bit more mature, then perhaps you should ask your mom to get you this one.   

Bam and crew were in Finland for the majority of April filming this movie with Warner Brothers called, Where The F*#K Is Santa?. It will be rated “R”, of course, and will feature HIM, The 69 Eyes, Hanoi Rocks and the Dudesons; With an ending party in PA with Geoff Rowley, Mark Appleyard, Kerry Getz, Donny Barley, Nick Dompierre and Ricky Oyola for the pro skaters. Also ‘The Moxy’ performing! (Bams new band with Filthy Note). Movie is straight to DVD for a XMAS 2008 release.

MTV and Target teamed up with Ubisoft to present the videogame with a huge launch party this past Tuesday at one of Hollywood’s coolest SHINY SHIRT Clubs, on the ever so SHINY SHIRT street, Sunset Blvd. Shaun White was the guest of honor. And in perfect theme with the night, all was “White”… the ladies, REAL snow, an antler chandelier and even a polar bear! The venue was decked with a snow lodge feel, open bars, and Shaun White Snowboarding video game stations throughout for all to test drive.

MTV’s reality TV show’s whose IT list was out in full form. Audrina from The Hills (never heard of her), Tila Tequila (Myspace chick?), Kelly Osbourne (dating LUKE HOWELL) and pro skater, Bam Margera were just a few of the celeb faces seen out in the crowd supporting the new video game launch. Check out some pics HERE.

Bobby and Gunther high five each other.

Gunter – Bummer brah! 

Do most of your weekends sound like this?  Well mine do.  After reading about Tony Hawk’s amazing weekend, I feel that I as a Snakeboarding citizen needs to do more for my community.  The Tony Hawk Foundation raised over one million dollars last Sunday at the Stand Up For Skateparks event in Beverly Hills. Those millions of dollars are going to help fund quality free public skateparks all over the country.  Now that’s making a difference.

Held at an exclusive estate in Beverly Hills, attendees included Tony Hawk, , BMX legend Mat Hoffman, Nomar Garciaparra of the L.A. Dodgers, UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva, Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, and others. The one-day action-sports carnival included games, activities, a special acoustic performance by Social Distortion, and a Vert Demo on Hawk’s personal ramp, where he was joined by White, Bucky Lasek, Andy Macdonald, Kevin Staab, and BMX riders John Parker and Dennis McCoy.

Just in time too because I think I can speak for most of the world when I say, we’re getting tired of reruns of Jackass on MTV 2. Time for new material. Anyway, the video will make its premiere on the Element Skateboards site on October 1st. The film also comes free with the purchase of any Bam’s Or Bust pro decks. Check out the trailer here.

Chad Muska is taking time out of his busy DJ’ing career and time away from entertaining the nu-rave hipsters of Los Angeles for you.  Mike Vallely is taking time out of his busy band schedule looking scary on stage to be here for you.  And Bam Margera has to reschedule beating up on his dad and bumping his head senselessly on drywall to be here for you.  Where’s “here” you may ask?  The Vans skatepark in Orange County, that’s where.

The threesome will be doing a skate demo and autograph signing to entertain the kids of the O.C. and greater Los Angeles area on August 19th from 1PM – 3PM.  These guys are psyched to be there for you despite their crazy schedules.  Check it out.