Diamond Supply and Rob Dyrdek Team Up to Open Up Diamond Supply Co. Skate Park

It’s always the greatest thing to hear of people with power giving back to the people who helped them created the platform and aura of success that they are in. Figures that give back to their fanatics deserve the highest of praises, and even more so when they invest in the community. Skateboarding legend Rob Dyrdek, along with founder of Diamond Supply Co., Nicky Diamond, invested in the construction of the Diamond Supply Co. Public Skate Park in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles. The skate park opened its doors to the public last week, and its initiation came through the efforts of the Rob Dyrdek Street League Skateboarding Foundation.

In yet another great display of collaboration, Dyrdek teamed up with Nicky Diamond, also a fellow professional skateboarder and well-known entrepreneur through his clothing line. Both collaborated with The California Endowment, a group that advocates for health equality, to fund the construction of the skate park. The first half of $320,000 was privately funded by Dyrdek’s foundation, through a grant from the Endowment, while the second half was donated by Diamond himself.

This is a more than commendable attempt to keep the culture of skateboarding by both of these men. Regardless of the immense success that both Nicky Diamond and Rob Dyrdek have found, this is proof that they are ready to give back to their loyal fan base at any moment. Moreover, actions like this inspire young aspirants to always keep their roots and culture in mind throughout the journey to success.

-E.Fuentes

Nolan and McConaughey Debut at 2014 Comic-Con

Arguably one of the biggest exhibits in all of Southern California, the annual Comic-Con convention held in San Diego during late July is one of the biggest events in our area. Thousands of fans migrate to San Diego as if the World Cup just took a break and moved a lot closer (Yes, I still miss the World Cup). This year, Comic-Con attendees and faithful fanatics of the comic or film industry got quite the surprise as Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and worldwide critically acclaimed film director Christopher Nolan presented their new film Interstellar. Interstellar is about an engineer who joins a team of researchers and scientists in a quest to uncover the secrets to Earth’s saving after climate change has taken a toll on the planet.

This is quite the treat for film fanatics, as Nolan reveals that he has used more IMAX photography in this film than in any other, and small details of the film are to be slightly revealed as time passes. After all, it’s in Nolan’s personal style to keep secrecy of his projects as much as he can. Interstellar will premiere in American cinemas on November 7, 2014, and the cast includes well known actors such as Anne Hathaway, Topher Grace, and Michael Caine. As far as the official trailer for Interstellar, it is right above, so enjoy, and catch this at your nearby film theater. Nolan films just do not disappoint.

– E.Fuentes