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NewszineFOR ROLLERSKATING ENTHUSIASTS

NOVEMBER 2008 | VOLUME 4, NO. 10

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XR NEWS STAFF

Publishing Editor Sherron Phillips

Executive Editor Danica Williams

Senior Editor Leah Bland

Contributing StaffGrafton Gayle

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CONTENTS4 ALL SKATE

6 HEALTH

8 CAUGHT ON CAMERA

10 XR OF THE MONTH

12 CLASSIFIEDS

16 DIRECTORY OF SERVICES

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How can you ever expect a different result if you con-tinue to do the same thing? – John L.

So often people resist change in their professional and person-al lives. Change can evoke fear and uncertainty, thus allowing people to be in opposition of it. However, change is undoubtly necessary; examples of this are seen in the changing of the sea-sons, the development of our anatomy and the growth of our civi-lization. Without it, the ability to evolve and progress can get lost and the possibility of getting stuck in the same cycle is great.

Throughout the years, the rollerskating industry has made great advancements because of change: integrated rinks; various genres; commercialization of products; and even integration into mainstream media through movies, videos and commercials, have been just a few things that have progressed the sport of rollerskating.

Although, there have been prevalent changes in the structure of the sport,there is still much work to be done internally. Rollerskating— which was built on fellowship, community and fun, has somehow lost those basic qualities in exchange for animosity, isolation and confusion. This de-evolution has gener-ated setbacks, creating adverse and damaging perceptions within and surrounding the community.

But now, an opportunity for change has arisen, beginning with a new President in office who brings promises of change for a nation. I challenge you to use this energy and new found hope as motivation to induce change within yourself. Begin by making a promise to induct change within your community by talking and working with others, mend failing relationships and/or make an effort to give others a second or third chance to get it right.

XR News welcomes and encourages change— it is the foundation on which we have built our publica-tion. Without it, we would just be another piece of paper.

Enjoy this month’s issue!

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ALL SKATE EASTDISTRICT OF COLUMBIANETWORK IN STYLEWashington—Necothia Bowens of the Style Sk8rs Televi-sion Network has launched a new online community de-signed to connect skaters. According to Bowens the“style Sk8rs Online Network is a division of Style Sk8rs Television Network dedicated to providing style skate professionals with a place and space, where skaters can chat, blog, network and establish lasting relationships.” To join, regis-ter at: stylesk8rs.ning.com.

MARYLAND703 FOR THE ECCTBaltimore—The East Coast Collaboration Team (ECCT) which includes, Soul of the DreamTeam (DC/MD), Queen-Bee (DC/MD), Melanie of Synergy (VA), Tracy of Millennium (So. Jersey, Del., Phila.), and Rollout Enterntainment (NJ/NY), attracted a large num-ber of skaters for their first annual ECCT Skate Party at Shake N Bake Rollerskating Center located Baltimore. More than 700 skaters rolled to sounds of Maryland’s own DJ JB and New Jersey’s own DJ Nile with many of urban rollerskating’s celebrities in at-tendance including: Wes “Crowd Cutta” Jiggs, Joi of Joi’s Sk8-a-thon, Bodyguard, Tugger of Tugger Productions, DJ Fly Ty, DJ Ed, Sistas in Motion, the Carolina Cruisers plus many more. Plans are underway for the next annual party, which is scheduled for November 14, 2009, at the Adrenaline Skate Center in Elsmere, Del.

SKATER STARTS A HIP HOP DANCE CLASSTakoma Park—On Nov. 12, Lorenzo Evans of goLo LLC began a four-week adult hip hop dance class in Takoma Park, Md. The class focuses on great fun and exercise, with hip hop choreography for all levels. For more informa-tion, contact Lorenzo at: C.Lorenzo.Evans@gmail or call 301.442.5932.

SCENARIO 2008 EVENT INFORMATIONTowson—On Nov. 29, tickets will go on sale for Silver & Gold Unlimited’s 9th Annual Scenario skate party on Dec. 13. Rooms are still available at the Comfort Inn Towson on Loch Raven Boulevard (blocks from the skating rink) and are on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone interested in being a vendor at the event should contact Khannie Butler at: 267.257.3919.

NEW YORKNOT YOUR AVERAGE ROLLER RINKNew York—To combat the onslaught of recent rink closings, New York skat-ers have chosen to flee to a different type of venue to rollerskate—a club. That’s right, since Nov 9., Porky’s Club/Lounge has opened up its ground floor to rollerskat-ers and non-rollerskaters alike to get there roll and hear the sounds of DJ Julio every Sunday starting. For more information, email: [email protected].

SOUTHEASTVIRGINIAVSC MEMBER WRITES NOVEL

Richmond—Virginia Skate Connec-tion’s Clyde “Don Q” Dowell II has writ-ten a novel entitled Women Can’t Play. This contemporary story is about five men who get together every Sunday to play an old board game. However, their shared time together starts to dwindle as they realize that their personal lives are as complex and diverse as the game they love to play. Visit www.wom-encantplay.com, for more details.

WESTCALIFORNIAHUMPHREY GETS DEAL WITH RIEDELL “NO STRINGS ATTACHED”San Jose—Professional roll-erskater, instructor and inven-tor, Richard Humphrey just received a deal from major skate boot manufacturer, Rie-dell, for the first ever “slip-on boot.” Humprey approached the company with the idea of the boot in 2006, exploring the possibilities of his invention being reproduced and sold. That dream came true in 2008, when Riedell produced the Riedell 120R (No Strings Attached) Roller Skate Boot

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HEALTH by Leah Bland

A Growing Anxiety Disorder Comes to the Forefront: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety dis-order that develops after a traumatic or terrifying event. Associated mostly with war veterans, PTSD has been around for many decades and has taken on numerous names. During the Civil War, it was referred to as a “sol-dier’s heart;” in WWI it was called “combat fatigue;” WWII labeled it as “gross stress reaction” and those who fought in Vietnam were assessed as having “post Vietnam syn-drome.” Today, it is not uncommon to hear people call it “battle fatigue syndrome” or “shell shock.” While PTSD is a disorder that for previous years may have been in the shadows or under the radar, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have brought it to the forefront. Although PTSD is mostly associated with individuals who have served in the military, anyone who has gone through a life-threatening event that has severely compro-mised their emotional well-being can develop this disor-der. These events include: combat or military exposure; child sexual/physical abuse; terrorist attacks; being a vic-tim of rape, mugging, robbery or assault; enduring abuse (physical, sexual or emotional); being the victim of a kid-napping or torture; or natural disasters. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults, but can occur at any age includ-ing childhood. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, states that women are 10 percent more likely to develop PTSD compared to five percent of men. Most people who have experienced a traumatic event have reactions such as shock, anger, nervousness, fear and even guilt. For someone who suffers from PTSD, these feelings continue and even increase, becoming so strong that it can keep a person from living a normal life. People with this disorder may startle easily, become emotionally numb, lose interest in things they used to enjoy, turn to alcohol or drugs, experience employment problems, have trouble feeling affectionate, and become more aggressive or even violent. They also tend to avoid situations that re-mind them of the original incident. Many people with PTSD have what has been labeled as “flashbacks” where they repeatedly relive the trauma in their thoughts during the day and in nightmares when they sleep. These flashbacks can consist of images, sounds, smells or feelings, and are often triggered by ordinary occurrences, such as door slamming or a car backfiring on the street. A person hav-

ing a flashback may lose touch with reality and believe that the traumatic incident is happening all over again. Many people who develop PTSD get better at some time. However, according to the National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, 1 out of 3 people with PTSD may continue to have some symptoms. The symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but may not happen until months or years later. These symptoms also may come and go over many years. The objective of treat-ment is to decrease the emotional and physical symptoms associated with PTSD, to improve daily functioning and to help the person better cope with the event that triggered the disorder. Treatment for PTSD can involve psychother-apy, medication or both. Psychotherapy involves helping the person learn skills to manage symptoms and develop ways of coping. The therapy also aims to teach the person and his or her family about the disorder, and help the per-son work through the fears associated with the traumatic event. There are various types of psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavior therapy, exposure therapy, psychody-namic therapy, family therapy or group therapy. Doctors may also decide to use antidepressant medications to treat PTSD and to control the feelings of anxiety and its associated symptoms. For more information on PTSD, please visit http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ptsd/.•

NOVEMBER POLL QUESTIONWHO ARE BETTER SKATERS, MEN OR WOMEN? WHY?Send all answers to [email protected], including your full name.

SAY WHAT YOU WANT!XR News welcome comments from our readers regarding skate related issues or any article fea-tured in our newsletter. Here is your opportunity to “say what” you feel. Please send all corre-spondence to [email protected]. Let-ters should include: subject title “SAY WHAT,” the writer’s full name and location. Letters may be edited for clarity and/or space.


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by Richard Humphrey. According to Humprey, “This whole process was inspiration from the skaters of the world who skate with a loose boot, including myself.” For more infor-mation about Richard and his rollerskate boot, go to: www.rollerdance.com.

OVERSEASIRAQWITH LOVE, FROM IRAQBaland— Marilyn Moore Porras, one part of Silver & Gold

Unlimited, has been stationed in Baland, Iraq for a couple of months. Sgt. Porras is do-ing great and says [that] she “misses everyone.” She wants to send her love and is hop-ing that skaters will roll on Dec. 13 [and] have a great time un-til she meets us on the wood again. According to her mother

,Khannie Butler, Marilyn will begin her travels back to the US in Jan. 2009 and she would like readers to keep her in their continual prayers.

SWITZERLANDSKATE SHOW IN SWITZERLAND

Interlaken—In June 2008, 170 guests watched Team Miss’le perform on rollerskates for a skate show and an international din-ner ceremony. For more information about team Miss’le, go to: http://www.miss-ile.fr/. •

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XTREMEROLLER OF THE MONTH by Danica Williams

Each month, XR News selects an individual or group to be recognized as the “XtremeRoller of the Month.” Recipients are honored for one or more of the following: positiv-ity, unique or diverse skating style, and/or passion for the art of skating as well as the community at-large.

M. L. King, Sr., founder and president of the Caro-lina Cruisers Skaters As-sociation (CCSA), is a man of action. Charismatic and reflective, King’s reputa-tion as a leader has rapid-ly grown within the skating community. A native of Kinston, N.C., King was introduced to rollerskating approxi-mately 20 years ago. “I started [skating] back in the 80s when [it] was the hottest thing in town with good skate music,” he said. “My brother and

older sister, Christopher and Jeanetta, used to go skating all of the time. [It was] my brother’s passion for it that re-ally got me into it.” Along the way, King’s enthusiasm for the sport was intensified as he formed bonds with other skaters. “Willie Suggs, Ray, Theodore, Chris “CD” Gaddy (Carolina Cruisers) and Cee Cee (Augusta Jam Skaters) – these [skaters] are absolutely the best,” said King. It was his fond memories of the positive experienc-es that inspired King to create the CCSA. “I had several reasons [for founding the Carolina Cruisers], but my main reason was unity and to figure out how it was defined in the Raleigh area,” shares King. “People weren’t sociable at all…and at the time, there was maybe one other skate club in Raleigh. So, I spoke with CD, who was like my skate adviser, and to Tee (Detroit Rhythmic Rollers), and I got some sign-up sheets and started asking who would be interested in joining an association.” Founded in July 2006, the CCSA continues to attract members nationwide. “People just started coming and joining,” said King. “Even today, we are probably one of the few associations that have members from coast to coast! The original Cruisers are still together – more than 40, active members – and growing every single week.” In addition to his expand-ing association, King began to notice a transformation in the Raleigh area, almost immediately, that is still evident today. “Now, it’s like everybody knows each other and you can walk through the door and it’s a whole big, ball of wax,” he said. “There are so many skate groups now.

King skates regularly at his home rink, Skate Ranch, in Ra-

leigh, N.C. on Sunday nights; and on Thursdays at Galaxy of Sports in Kinston, N.C. The self-proclaimed “eastern seaboard man” has traveled to out of town skate parties in Baltimore, Virginia, Atlanta, Charlotte, Tampa, Fla., and Elsmere, Del. Whether skating on the inside or outside lanes, King likes to keep his skating technique innovative. “It’s all original," he said. “Personally I don’t like mimicking anybody. I’ll do line steps but as far as being like anybody [else], I just like to do my own thing. I just want to do me…that’s what makes [skating] good for me.” Nominated for the 2008 Adrenalin Award for Favorite Male Skater, King exudes his passion for the sport whenever he skates. “I’m all over the floor – I like the inside and outside – and I love real, good slow jams…I don’t have to have anybody to skate with…you know that,” he said with a chuckle. “I en-joy skating because it allows me to just be free – because when I’m skating, I don’t feel any pain at all. I’m in my skate mode when that breeze hits my face, – especially on the outside – and life is good.” King’s passion for skating is equal to his passion for his community. The father of one allocates time in his busy schedule to coach co-ed basketball and baseball in his area. “I have coached the girls basketball team, ages 12 and under, for seven years,” said King. “The team has been the undefeated state champions for five years.” King’s own passion for community outreach is a major component in his association’s activities including: estab-lishing two youth groups that are open to the public – the Carolina Cruiser Neos and the Kings and Queens; con-ducting a voter registration for the 2008 presidential elec-tion; volunteering with Meals on Wheels; supporting the American troops; and participating in the American Heart Association Walk in Durham, N.C. The public took notice of King and the Carolina Cruisers hard work in the com-munity by awarding them with the 2008 Adrenalin Award for Best Skate Organization. Despite his hectic schedule, King has penned sev-eral novels and children’s books, which he is currently in the process of having published. “[Writing is] something that I absolutely love to do,” King said. “I’m working on a skate memoir. Boy, that’s going to be interesting!” King is also getting ready to share his musical talents with the re-lease of his album entitled “Run to Jesus.” The first single is scheduled for release in January 2009; the album will be released shortly thereafter. “It’s unique because I have compiled different types of music for everyone – R&B, country, blues, big band, and gospel,” shares King. “I

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Skateland ArenaMt. Morris, MIR&B Wednesdays810.686.6110

The RinkRoll-Out EntertainmentChicago, ILFirst Fridaysmyspace.com/rolloutentertainment

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Nov 27-30ADULT HOLIDAY WEEKEND WORKOUTSNB EntertainmentBaltimore, MD410.669.9100

Nov 28BLACK SEDUCTION “THE SKATERS EDITION”Lavish Life Ent.Baltimore, MD

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Nov 29GOOBLE GOBBLE SKATEMs. Netta of the NJ/PA RollersCamden, NJ856.757.9460

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Nov 29THANKSGIVING SKATE BASHSkateland RichmondRichmond, VA804.233.7215

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Dec 27MR. KING’S ROCK SKATEKing - Carolina CruisersRaleigh, NC252.286.5258

Dec 31JOI’S SK8-A-THON ANNUALNEW YEAR’S EVE SK8 JAM CELEBRATIONAtlanta, GA404.699.9559

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Nov 28TURKEY DAY ROLLERSKATING PARTYHosted by The INC.Kentwood, MI616.534.8106

Nov 29THE OHIO SKATER’S REUNIONCastle SkatelandLoveland, OH513-683-6666

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Dec 24ANNUAL HOLIDAY SKATERS BALLCincinnati, OHInfo Coming Soon!

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write and sing my own music. I wanted to show versatility. I hope my audience will like it or love it.” King is a veteran of the music industry having sung with several groups in-cluding, Melodious Sounds of Joy. “The R&B music that I sing is good stuff…things that you could sing at a wed-ding or that couples could relate to, he said. “I try to do things that would make my Mom be proud.” In fact, it was the memory of his late mother that in-spired him to host “King’s Rock Skate” annually at the Skate Ranch. “My mom wouldalways come to my house for Christmas dinner,” he said. “After she left me in 2003, you know, it felt as though life was over for me, but I knew that she didn’t want me to go out like that. King’s Rock Skate is a skate party that is held between Christmas and New Year’s. I host the event during the holidays because my family doesn’t do anything together and it’s nothing like being with my skate family. Last year, there was more than 440 people. What better way to actually spend the

Christmas season than with your skate family. That’s why I try to do a lot of bus trips and parties because I know that my Mom would be so proud of me bringing people together.” This year, King’s Rock Skate will be held on December 27, and King has great plans in store for those who attend. “I’m going to pull out some more stuff…I have some surprises for everybody this year,” he reveals. Just as his desire for unity, respect and hospitality are ingrained within him; King’s passion for skating is eternal. “Wheels and wood go together…that’s an automatic thing, he said. “Skating is just like going to the sanctuary…I guess you have to be in tuned with it. That passion for [skating] makes you get to the rink at least 15 minutes before it opens, you know, to relieve stress so that you can leave everything on the wood and have a good week. I skate for the love of it.” •

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