Xooma Worldwide is a proud supporter of, The Alliance, a non-profit association of professional women skateboarders and other action sports athletes who have united to develop and promote their sport by empowering and encouraging young women's participation as well as increasing professional opportunities. The Alliance offers its members the opportunity to communicate with each other, with industry leaders and with the general public about a variety of issues and concerns relating to women's skateboarding
Legendary female skateboarders, including CB Burnside, an Olympian, many times X-Games champion and the first president of the Alliance’s Board, have already helped double the prize money girls receive at competitions, including the X-Games and have worked hard to increase the amount of television coverage for female skateboarding. For more information on The Alliance and to help increase opportunities for female skateboarding visit http://www.actionsportsalliance.com/.
Stock Car Racing…Indoors?
There’s a new form of stock car racing emerging in the United States and it’s called “Arena Racing.”
In Arena Racing, drivers race real, one-half-scale stock cars-capable of speeds up to 100 mph outdoors-on a custom-designed, high-banked indoor track. The track is portable and fits inside the confines of a hockey rink.
Understanding the incredible potential of this new sport, Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing and head coach of the NFL Washington Redskins, and Norm Miller, chairman of Interstate Batteries, are backing Arena Racing USA's efforts. Along with Gibbs & Miller, top NASCAR drivers like Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and J.J. Yeley are also supporting the growth of Arena Racing.
Xooma Worldwide is proud to be associated with this exciting new sport as the sponsor of Craig Brown and the #35 stock car. Like so many other smart athletes, Craig and his team are “powered by Xtreme X2O” on and off the track!
DISPATCH
Forget trying to slap a label on Dispatch. You're welcome to give it a shot, plenty of people have, calling them at times a heartfelt acoustic trio, a wailing rock band, a devil-may-care funk act, but the band defies epithets at every turn.
When they hear a description of their music, they just grab the closest instrument and switch things up in an effort to keep the stereotype-slingers at bay. It's nothing personal, it's just that they find inventiveness more interesting than
playing it safe and churning out the kind of neat little ditties that people listen to for a week and then forget. While Dispatch has managed to keep itself comfortably outside the chintzy glare of pop music's spotlight, the industry nonetheless
noticed them. Rolling Stone hailed Who Are We Living For? as one of the 10 best albums of 2001, and more than a few heads turned when that record debuted at ..18 on Billboard's internet sales chart (ahead of Sting!). For almost ten years, the
three members of Dispatch cranked out music on their own label, Bomber Records, without help from a major record company. Propelled by the word-of-mouth and internet campaigning of their massive underground fan base, Dispatch has seen coast-to-coast
sellouts at major venues like Roseland (NYC), the Fillmore (San Francisco), the Fillmore (Denver), Central Park (NYC), the Electric Factory (Philadelphia), the Fleet Pavilion (Boston), the 9:30 Club (DC), and many more. But the concert to top all
concerts was The Last Dispatch, a free musical farewell at the Hatch Shell in Boston in July 2004. When the three college friends decided to call it quits, over 110,000 fans from 25 countries mobbed the unsuspecting venue, making it the largest
independent music event in history (outdrawing Phish's swan song by 50,000 and the multi-band fest Bonnaroo by almost 20,000). As the trio splits and each ventures into a new musical chapter of life, Dispatch could finally go down in history with a
label "the no name band that made independent music history."
July 31, 2004 marked one of the most memorable and moving days in the life of DISPATCH. 110,000 people came together to celebrate an amazing eight-year run that would conclude that day in Boston, Massachusetts. The band was blown away.
Brad, Chad and Pete have truly enjoyed the time that's passed since then, focusing their efforts on new career paths. During those months and years, the band has been moved by tragedy and devastation in all parts of the globe. The tsunamis in Southeast Asia. The hurricanes in the United States. The genocide in Darfur. As individuals, each of the guys have done work to try and make a difference. As the band DISPATCH, they feel like they can do more.
On Saturday, July 14, 2007, Brad, Chad and Pete will reunite once again as DISPATCH for "DISPATCH: ZIMBABWE," a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. All of the money raised from ticket sales will go directly to charities that are fighting disease, famine and social injustice in Zimbabwe; a portion will be allocated to local charities that the band supports in the United States as well.
Xooma Worldwide is proud to be a supporter of the DISPATCH Zimbabwe Benefit Concert and is making a corporate donation to the cause. Members of the Xooma Corporate Team will be some of the VIP’s at the concert on July 14th in Madison Square Garden, supplying Xtreme X2O to the band, the backstage crew, and VIP guests.
Dispatch Update – 1/13/07: Due to the unprecedented demand for tickets, DISPATCH: ZIMBABWE (scheduled for July 14) officially SOLD OUT in just a few short hours! The band then immediately added a second show for Friday, July 13 and officially SOLD OUT that show within 24 hours!
“Xooma Worldwide Director of Operations, Zack Howell with Chad Stokes Urmston of Dispatch”
Xtreme X2O…on Ice
Ice hockey is a tough and aggressive sport which requires fast reflexes and strong endurance. If you’ve ever been to an ice hockey game, you already know that the action is non-stop and physically demanding on the players.
What you may not know is that Xooma’s Co-Founder, Dan Putnam, is a HUGE hockey fan. Dan’s love for the sport hockey combined with his passion and belief in X2O helped him (and Xooma) become one of the highlighted sponsors of the “Richmond Renegades.”
The Renegades are one of the teams in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) and represent the city of Richmond, Virginia, USA. The team’s President/GM is Allan B. Harvie, Jr. and John Brophy is their head coach. Many hockey fans recognize John Brophy as the legendary coach who has won more games in professional hockey than any other coach (except Scotty Bowman). He is also the only coach to have won more than 1,000 games in his career and play in more than 1,300 games as a player.
In addition to using Xtreme X2O to stay hydrated and alkaline, the Renegades’ players wear special “Xooma green” jerseys with the “Xtreme X2O” logo during their warm up sessions before every game. Renegades President, Allan B. Harvie, Jr., tells us that the Xooma jerseys have been the most popular ones sold at their home games. In addition, every official hockey puck used at the Renegades home games is printed with Xooma’s Xtreme X2O logo.
In just their first year, the Richmond Renegades have become one of the most respected and promising teams in the SPHL. Dan Putnam and the rest of the Xooma Corporate Team are proud to support the Renegades this year and excited that Xtreme X2O is supporting the health and performance of their players.
Ultimate Fighting Championships
Nathan Quarry
Nick Name: "Rock" Record: 14 - 2 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw) Association: Team Quest Height: 6'0 (183cm) Weight: 195lbs (84kg)
After watching my first UFC at the age of 24, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. The first night of training at a local gym,
I went for an hour and a half of kickboxing and then an hour and a half of jiu jitsu. I got the crap beat out of me so badly I knew I had to keep returning until I could at least hold my own. Those early workouts were a learning experience. All I had ever done was lift weights, so I just did my best to muscle everything I could. Til one day while I was grappling with a Machado black belt named Chris Hauter. He slapped on a triangle submission and I proceeded to pick him up and pile drive him into the mat. He immediately switched to an armbar and had me tapping for what seemed an eternity. When he finally released he looked at me and said, "You may want to consider using some technique and not just brute strength." I looked at him, still rubbing my elbow, and said "Yes, sir. And thank you for not breaking my arm." Good times, good times.
After a couple years, the gym I was a part of started a competition team and asked me to be on it. I didn't think I was ready but figured I'd give it a try. Turned out to be one of the best things I had ever done. The adrenaline rush and the self-discovery involved in facing an opponent with only yourself to rely on was a feeling that can only be experienced. It was during this period that I met Randy Couture. Randy actually helped corner me for my first fight. I was one of his many training partners for his first bout against Vitor Belfort. I knew from day one that Randy was destined for great things in this sport, so I went out of my way to train with him. Eventually, I left my former gym and joined him at the new Team Quest. Since then things have just happened like a whirlwind. Fights here and there, some won, some lost, all a learning experience. Then this little TV show opportunity came up and the rest is history.
Thanks for all your support. It's truly because of the fans that any of this has become possible.
Nathan "Rock" Quarry
Josh “The People’s Warrior” Burkman
Josh Burkman burst onto the fighting scene early in 2002 and never looked back. From an early age Josh became very familiar with sports and played in just about every organized league he could. He excelled in the three primary sports of Football, Basketball, and Baseball. It wasn't long before Josh would excel past his peers and become the star player on all his teams.
Josh attended Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City, Utah and focused his abilities on wrestling, football, and baseball. He was the captain of the football team and rushed for over 1,000 yards in his senior season. He was also the captain of the baseball team and received All-State honors his senior season. High School was also the place Josh found a passion for wrestling. He took Second Place in his weight division at the State Championship wrestling meet his senior season. Josh was a triple threat athlete in high school who was seen by many as one of the few that could take his athletic abilities to the next level.
Josh received a scholarship to attend Snow College where he played both football and baseball. Josh was the captain of the football team and had a great season despite an injury that would sideline him for half the season.
Josh would end up transferring to Dixie College and lead his football team to a winning season in which they won the "Dixie Rotary Bowl". Josh had a terrific season as a running back and put up some monster numbers in the 2001 season. He had 1,439 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns he would also receive All-Conference and All-American honors. His intentions were to transfer to the University of Utah and play football but fate and destiny had other plans.
Shortly before the football season started Josh signed up to fight in a local fighting competition, the Ultimate Combat Experience. This seemed simple to Josh who always enjoyed street fighting and for the first time could get paid and not get in trouble. Josh lost his first match but found something that interested him far more than football. He decided not to pursue football but instead to train in Mixed Martial Arts and become a professional full contact fighter. After that first loss Josh would go on to win 9 straight bouts in the amateur division. Josh was defeating the competition rather easily and was winning the hearts of his fans in and out of the ring. It was his charismatic nature that earned him the nickname "The Peoples Warrior".
Josh would move on to the professional level and fight his first match in Portland, Oregon for Randy Couture and Matt Lindland's "Sportfight Promotions". Josh's first professional match was ruled a No Contest but drew the attention of the promoters. Both Randy and Matt saw potential in Josh and invited him to train with the world famous Team Quest. Josh wasted no time in doing so and packed his bags to relocate to Oregon to start training with Team Quest. Josh did very well in training and quickly secured a spot on the team. He would go on to win his next four professional bouts and keep chasing the dream of one day making it to the Ultimate Fighting Championships in Las Vegas.
Josh's dream is beginning to unfold as he will be one of the contestants on the new season of "The Ultimate Fighter 2" premiering on Spike TV Monday August 22, 2005. Tune in every Monday night at 11:05 PM Eastern to see how he will do on his quest to become the next great Ultimate Fighter. Josh is currently living and training in Utah. He is the running back/disciplinary coach at Cottonwood High School. Visit this site often to see how Josh's preparations for his future bouts are coming!
Pat Miletich
Pat was born in Davenport, Iowa, the youngest of 5 children (2 of his brothers are deceased). Miletich wrestled and played football at Bettendorf High School. He is believed to have begun wrestling at age six. Miletich said he wanted to be a world champion in something and wrestling was something he was good at. Although Pat originally planned to pursue football after graduating high school, he eventually chose to wrestle in junior college. Shortly thereafter, his mother became ill with heart problems, and Pat left school to care for her. Pat has stated in past interviews that he actually began fighting to help pay her bills
Pat started his MMA training at an age of 26. He had previously trained in karate, kickboxing and boxing in Davenport, mostly at Nick Tarpein's School of Martial Arts. Miletich learned much of what he knows about kickboxing, karate, and juijitsu from Nick Tarpein. Miletich was largely influenced in his boxing aspirations by his uncle, Johnny "Miller" Miletich. Johnny Miletich was a member of the U.S. boxing squad at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and also fought professionally. Pat Miletich trained with coach Alvino Peña at the Davenport Boxing Club. A friend from Chicago who refereed his kickboxing matches got him into a Renzo Gracie seminar. After training in BJJ for a year, the same friend then got him into the "Battle of the Masters", a MMA tournament held in Chicago in 1995. He continued fighting at smaller events and enjoyed success. He was undefeated through 15 fights before losing to Matt Hume. Three fights later Pat fought in UFC 16 and won t he first UFC Lightweight Tournament. At UFC Brazil:Ultimate Brazil, Pat defeated Mikey Burnett to become the first UFC Lightweight (under 200 lbs) Champion. The UFC changed the weight class limits again in 2001 and Miletich became the champion of the new welterweight division. In his fifth title defense (and first as a welterweight) at UFC 31 he lost to Carlos Newton by submission. This was his first defeat in the UFC. His next fight was a KO win over Shonie Carter at UFC 32. After this fight, Pat moved up to the middleweight division. This was partly due to encouragement by UFC management and because his teammate Matt Hughes defeated Carlos Newton to win the UFC Welterweight Championship. Pat returned to fight at his new weight at UFC 36 but lost quickly to Matt Lindland. Miletich decided to take some time away from professional fighting and recover from numerous chronic injuries. Miletich was scheduled to fight Frank Trigg at WFA 3 but pulled out due to injury.
Pat Miletich is coaching in the International Fight League for the Silverbacks. In the first national broadcast on May 21, 2006, Pat's team beat Bas Rutten's Anacondas 4-1.
Miletich holds a 3rd degree black belt in Shuri-ryu karate. Pat has also trained with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Sergio Monteiro and was awarded his BJJ black belt by Oswaldo Alves. Pat is the cousin to Danny Farmar, a former wide receiver for the UCLA Bruins football team who enjoyed a brief career in the NFL.
Wes 'The Project' Sims is an American mixed martial artist. He is one of the tallest MMA combatants in recent times at 6'10, and is known for his unorthodox fighting style and combat enthusiasm. He is currently a member of Team Hammer House.
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Josh attended Cottonwood High School in Salt Lake City, Utah and focused his abilities on wrestling, football, and baseball. He was the captain of the football team and rushed for over 1,000 yards in his senior season. He was also the captain of the baseball team and received All-State honors his senior season. High School was also the place Josh found a passion for wrestling. He took Second Place in his weight division at the State Championship wrestling meet his senior season. Josh was a triple threat athlete in high school who was seen by many as one of the few that could take his athletic abilities to the next level.
