SL Socialites Magazine August 2013

SL SOCIALITES

Celebrating The Best of Second Life

Volume I issue 4, August 2013

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House of Champions Boxing Gym Exclusive

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Kushington Heights

Second Life Cheerleading Association

Fight Night At HOC It was fight night at the House of Champions Boxing Gym (HOC) located in Totem Beach. I made it in time for the fourth fight of the evening. Which was right before the main event. Bailey "Irish Creme" Resident went up against her grandfather, Smash "I Hate Getting K'od" Lane. I guess Smash taught the grandkid a little too much of the sport with Bailey taking the win 66-35. He did put up a great fight for an awesome match.

Announcer nnouncer Jagededge turned the mic over to HOC Owner Jimothy Stratten for the main event. The HOC Middleweight Champion CONNIE "killer Tomato" MISTWALKER went up against Qocaine Resident to keep her title. She added this match to her 19th win coming out on top with 89 points. We caught up with Connie after the fight and asked her what it feels like to keep her title, "What does it feel like to be HOC Middleweight Champion again? Off the top of my head - it's a grand elation and a very euphoric high. You train and train and still, when the moment of truth comes, the fear sets in. You hope to do your best. You hope to at least make a good showing. Honestly, this was a very tough fight to win. So, I'm very proud and very excited and thrilled, as you would expect. I'm also full of pride mostly because of my supporters, my friends who camde out to support me and everyone who has helped me be a good fighter. That kind of says it all. I think."

Qocaine also gave a great performance, and had this to say in response to Connie's victory, " It was a great fight, Connie is a very strong competitor but it went well, I will definitely be practicing harder for our next match up."

There's some great things going on over at House of Champions Boxing Gym. How did it all begin? Check out our exclusive interview in this month's issue with HOC Owner Jimothy Stratten.

HOC Boxer “Qocaine�

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Profile of the Month Name: Miguel Sangria (miguels.sangria) Rezz Date: 09/21/2010 Status: Master Men In Uniform Dancer Model & Photographer Builder Favorite SL Location: Men In Uniform & Club Indica Favorite SL Group: Master Sangria’s Family Interesting RL Fact: Miguel is a loveable Dominican guy both in RL and SL

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Miguel is a hard working guy who loves to have fun and laugh. He is always telling jokes and trying his best to make others laugh. When he is not exploring around SL, he is working hard at Men In Uniform where he just recently accomplished Dancer of the Week. When its time for him to unwind he goes home and plays with his willing pets or subs. Come and check him out whether its at the strip club, dance club or masters club. He loves meeting new people, so be sure to say hi.

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Kings & Queens of The Ring

House of Champions Boxing Gym You read about the matches now hear about the gym. Sl Socialites magazine sat down with HOC owner Jimothy Stratten for an exclusive interview.

Socialites Mag: How long has HOC been in existence and how did it get started JS: Well actually HOC has existed since June of 2010. It was started by a friend of mine as an alternative to other well established places. In June of 2012 the original owner left me the keys so to speak and I’ve molded HOC into a place where people can come to hang out, have a nice time in a supportive environment, and for fighters a place where they can get a fair shot.

Socialites Mag: What real life experiences would you say contribute to the successful ownership/management of a boxing gym?

JS: I've had management jobs in RL that assist when I have to make strictly business decisions and I’m also an MMA fighter in RL so that has helped with the whole "a gym is a family" atmosphere concept I’ve employed here Socialites Mag: Is HOC open to the general public to participate or only to fighters?

JS: HOC is open for anyone who wants an opportunity to box, or even just to come support and cheer. You don't have to fight to be welcome here Socialites Mag: Approximately how many boxers does the gym have? Do you have to be a professional to join a boxing league?

JS: Right now I’d put the standing roster of fighters up around the 50 to 60 people range, but of course that fluctuates as new fighters come in and older established fighters take time off to explore SL. As for needing to be a professional that would be a no, anyone can fight here at HOC we have a full roster that runs the board in so far as talent is concerned and a top notch coaching staff to help newer boxers learn basics and develop.

Socialites Mag: The current HOC Middleweight Champion is Connie Mistwalker. That's impressive. Is there a large participation of women in HOC? JS: Haha yes actually I probably have more women than men. As we all operate within a virtual world things like gender roles are non-existent, and I’ll tell ya I’ve been in the ring with them and these girls can kick some serious booty

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Socialites Mag: Many gyms and sports organizations in SL charge a fee to participate. Are there any fees associated with HOC? How would someone interested get started?

JS: To start....absolutely not. HOC is meant as a place where anyone can get an opportunity regardless of gender, or financial situation.

Starting up only requires the passion to try. Aside from that the gym has vendors and boxes for free gloves and gloves are all you need to start. Our coaching staff will help anyone getting started learn the ropes so to speak and the fellow fighters are also very helpful.

Socialites Mag: How often does the gym hold boxing events?

JS: We do events every week with Wednesday and Sunday being the only exceptions. All events are held at 3pm SLT with the exception of Thursdays event which starts at 4pm SLT Socialites Mag: Who are some others that help in the management of HOC? JS: My entire staff is a huge help and I certainly wouldn't be where I am without their help. The list is large but I would be remiss if I didn't mention Alene Mauer who always steps up when I need her. Connie Mistwalker and Baileystar Resident who run my events for me, Karynn Windlow who handles some of the behind the scenes work for me, and last but certainly not least my darling wife Kitten Meridoc who is my jill of all trades here in the gym from making the fighter outfits we have available, doing the photography, keeping me sane, lol. All of my managers have been with me from day 1 and they are a godsend no doubt.

Socialites Mag: What can we expect from HOC in the future?

JS: One never knows what the future could bring, but as a basic plan I'm just going to keep providing a place where people can be themselves, achieve things that maybe RL would deny them, and have fun most importantly. Aside from that all I can say is HOC is not going anywhere Socialites Mag: In addition to running a boxing gym, what else do you like to do in SL? JS: I'm pretty linear when it comes to SL, lol. The gym does take a staggering amount of time to run on a day to day basis but aside from working I enjoy spending time with my wife, going out and exploring and just basking in everything SL has brought me.

Socialites Mag: Who is your favorite rl boxer of all time and why?

JS: Arturo Gatti hands down, that guy never ever backed down and I think that sort of spirit and will and drive should be admired in any part of life

House of Champions Boxing Gym: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Totem%20Beach/82/93/3005

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Second Life Cheerleading Squad Socialites Mag: How did the Second Life Cheerleading Squad get started?

SLCS: In October of 2007. Christi Charron who at the time was a high school senior joined Second Life out of curiosity.

Once in world she began searching for cheerleading squads only to find out that there wasn't any active/practicing/ preforming squads.

This absence of a dedicated SL Cheerleading squad was disappointing to her but also encouraged her to create her own squad. In the years afterwards, SLCS has grown by leaps and bounds. It now has over 200 cheerleaders from numerous countries around the world and boasts a 3,000+ VIP member group. In recent years SLCS branched out by launching SLCC-(Second Life Cheerleading Comets) in 2011 and most recently in 2013 the Spitfires.

Socialites Mag: There are different squad teams such as the SLCS, the Spritefires and the Comets. Tell us a little about each division.

SLCS: SLCS is the central squad which was founded by Christi in 2007. This squad is open to any adult female avatar ages 18 and up. SLCS is founded upon the beliefs of friendship, sisterhood and teamwork. These elements combined together with a passion for cheerleading are the cornerstones of the squad. SLCC, also known as the Comets was founded in 2011. This squad closely mirrors SLCS but it is designed for teens. Comets are open to any teen female avatar between the ages of 10 and 17. The Spitfires is the most recent addition to the SLCS family.

Launched in 2013 this squad is exclusively for the youngest of avatars, those between the ages of 5-9 years of age.

Both SLCS and SLCC preform together and separately at various events/venues across the grid. Additionally all squads actively work together to aid our selected charity Relay For Life.

Socialites Mag: What are you looking for in a cheerleader, and is there a training process and how would someone apply to the SLCS? SLCS: Regardless of the squad a woman chooses to join, we are always recruiting new cheerleaders. The process is rather straight forward, but does require a commitment of time and energy. the first step in joining SLCS is to drop by Cheertopia, which is the home of the Second Life Cheerleading Squad. Once here the applicant can ask any cheerleader for help in signing up.

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SLCS continued‌ SLCS: To sign up the applicant needs to complete a basic interview and pay an application fee which varies by squad. This fee covers all of the tryout uniforms, shoes, boots, training materials, equipment and 4 weeks of dedicated training with a SLCS instructor. Once the applicant has interviewed and paid, they are placed in a monthly training group. This group of students meets one night a week from 1-2 hours for 4 consecutive weeks to learn the skills and information needed to become a SLCS Cheerleader. At the conclusion of the 4 weeks of training each trainee is presented to a review panel which interviews them and evaluates their overall training.

Once a trainee passes her panels she becomes a full cheerleader in her chosen group. So what are we looking for in a potential cheerleader? Well they need to be willing to commit to the training program as outlined above.

We also seek people who energetic, positive, flexible, active in SL and have a passion for cheerleading.

Socialites Mag: What type of events does the squad cheer for?

SLCS does not have a single sports team that we cheer for. Instead of supporting a SL team we do a wide variety of events across the grid. The cheerleaders of SLCS can be found hosting and entertaining at club openings. Often SLCS is hired by private businesses to serve as spokeswomen for their products/services. The group has served a caddy's for special events at a SL Golf venue and often visits Help Island to meet/assist new avatars. During the holiday season SLCS/SLCC has partnered with an exclusive night club to help raise funds for RL causes such as diabetes research and WWF (world Wildlife Foundation). Additionally SLCS is very involved in hosting our own events which are called Fundays.

Socialites Mag: What would you say is the most rewarding aspect for you about being a part of SLCS? SLCS: For me the most rewarding aspect of SLCS is meeting and performing for the people we meet across the grid. Often they are totally unaware of cheerleading in Second Life. So it often comes as a pleasant surprise to them when they see us on stage. Additionally it feels really good to make others smile and relax as we preform. Knowing that we are able to help people have fun, all the while supporting great causes like Relay For Life makes it all worthwhile.

Special thanks to Shawna Trang, the Asst. Marketing Manager of the Second Life Cheerleading Squad for a great interview on the squad’s behalf.

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Kushington Heights I can sometimes be a big fan of RPing. So of course when my associate gave me some info on a new urban sim that was opening up, I decided to check it out for myself. The plot is what drew me to it. Here’s a little sample: City History: Kushington Heights is one of those towns that have fallen off the federal radar and no one is really upset about it. In this part of town, you can get rich, die trying or just die. It is unsure how the Kushington Family retained control of the area, however the rumor mill says that Great Grandfather Kushington and his crew, shot, and hustled their way to the towns control.

Great Grandfather Kushington's only rival for the area was Mooley Sparks, who misteriously died while in a hotel room with a local prostitute named Cookie. No one has seen Cookie since. Once GG Kushington had no competition him and his crew took over both the North and South Side of Kushington Heights. His grandsons, Milo and Kory, have continued the traditions of their grandfather.

The sim isn’t actually open as of yet so I was nosey and just looked around. I even took a joy ride in a truck (LOL)At first glance it looks like it has great potential to be a fun sim that people would frequent. I’m still trying to decide if I want to join in myself with options available to become a Gang Leader, City worker or Bank worker, the possibilities are endless. One of the key factors that make up the success of RP sims is keeping players interested and the RP alive. Too many times have I visited RP sims only to find not much RPing going on but just people standing around talking. On my second visit, I ran in to Bosses Milo D. Kυѕнιηgｲση (mr.milodanic) and his lady Mєℓ Kυѕнιηgｲση (melpeppi). Milo’s response to keeping the sim alive was this, “Well from what I’m being told and have seen, on a lot of other RP sims there is only one thing to do, rather it be sex, violence, action, things like that. I think here we are putting a lot of different stuff in one RP sim. At the end it will be like a good ass movie if everyone plays their part and use their imagination.

For more info or getting in on the RP contact Milo D. Kushington (mr.milodanic)

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