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After a landslide decision, history was made in our latest presidential election.  I hear part of Obama's platform was "A skatepark in every city"....or something like that. Well enough about politics, you can get your fill of that on CNN.  Check out Valter Vale's mega slam, luckiest slam ever.  Also keep an eye on the Industry tab for all the latest video uploads from your favorite sponsors.--SOD Team

Today we added one of the coolest editions to our website....SKATEPARK MAPS!!!  Now you can browse, search and help us by adding local parks that you can't find.  With Google maps integrated into it you can get directions, satellite views, etc.  To add parks or correct any information you find incorrect simply send an email to skateparks@shredordie.com.  Enjoy being a part of the most complete skatepark directory ever created! --SOD Team

The Annual Damn Am skate contest is happening this week over at the Volcom Compound. Brian and the rest of the crew from the Skatepark of Tampa will be up to their usual shenanigins shenanigans, and rockin' their typically hilarious costumes. If you live in SoCal, you should stop by.--SOD Team

Keep an eye out for a couple new things coming to the site: starting next month we'll be launching our new interactive Skate Maps feature and a new bi-weekly gear giveaway with products from all your favorite brands. Also, there's a couple really funny new vids featured on the home page--dance dance revo with skater Kyle Berard, and a skateboarding Donut. No really. Scroll up to view.--SOD Team

GVR went down this past weekend out at the Etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, Calif. Chris Cole and the Regulars won the Street, and the legendary Christian Hosoi took the Masters. You can catch a highlight video on the home page and on the skate page. Click on the link or scroll up to find...

Lots of good stuff coming online last few days. Check out Tony’s interview with Jon Favreau, it’s the latest Dissent TV episode. Click on the Industry tab up top to see all the latest teasers, segments, webisodes, etc. from your favorite brand...the list keeps growing and growing. Zoo York has been uploading some amazing segments! “Vert is Dead”...what?!?! Not in France, have a look at the demo Quiksilver put on, it's at the top of the Featured Videos list. You might have noticed skateparks popping up on the site, feel free to attach videos and comments to parks you find and keep checking back, we’re working on a new feature for you guys. -SOD Team