STC Worldwide PREVIEW ISSUE- February 2014

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Super Bowl XVLIII

STC Radio on Anything guys can do…Girls can do better?

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Exclusive Interview:

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Sweden’s Flowboarding King- Andreas ‘Adde’ Losbjer

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STC Worldwide- Lifestyle Sports. Traditional Sports. " " USA versus International Fans & Features


STC Sportstown Chicago Worldwide

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ASHA SPACEK PUBLISHER/EDITOR

DR. PETER FERRERI PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ALEX ALEXANDER- INTERNATIONAL EXTREME & LUXURY SPORTS

CONTRIBUTORS

! Radio - Television - Web STC Worldwide will unveil both traditional sports and the unknown, under discovered, and under appreciated sports around the world! Listen to LIVE studio broadcasts, on-location coverage, game re-plays, A&E interviews & more on TUNEIN Radio mobile app by searching 'sportstownchicago.com' Spearheaded by asha spacek, the stations 2013 International Arts & Entertainment Correspondent, presented by your SportsTownChicago Program Director, Dr. Peter Ferreri, and Alex AlexanderInternational Extreme & Luxury Sports Correspondent introduced by Asha Spacek via UR FEW Media [urfewmedia.com], mobile branding and consulting. Want to join the fun?! STC Worldwide is still accepting contributing writers, graphic designers, photographers, and more to provide their AT-WILL expertise for accredited mention. Start building your media kit! e: asha@sportstownchicago.com, for consideration! Please submit your upcoming events and worldwide sports news, tips, and comments to: worldstc@gmail.com

Studio Broadcast Center/Affiliate beonair.com, +16309161700


Publisher’s Note!

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asha spacek! @ashaspacek!

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…Welcome!! there’s an entire culture and history that stretches across small islands, spans continents- plains and rivers, and through urban versus the purest of streets. They all embrace the world of sports: from the finest to the grittiest- much of it, can be appreciated and celebrated. Some of it you watch weekly, much of it, you have forgotten- and elements of it- you may say, or think, ‘I have never heard of that,’ or how is that humanly possible- why does that even exist? …Create the STC Worldwide dialogue. We won't be afraid to push your envelopes, senses, and thought. In some countries, it will be loved. In others perhaps censored- but as a whole, we will keep things tasteful and exemplary [hopefully] worthy of an archive- or at minimum, a ‘share,' “follow,” or LOL! I am taking and inviting, my emerging expertise in arts and entertainment (especially fashion and music) and transferring, yet, still learning what STC Worldwide fans want to see in their sports future; sans, more of the same. !

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Part of the STC vision is to take the avid ‘lifestyle’ sports enthusiast and offer a portal just as impactful as the die hard sports fan. The overall vision is that you feel an emotion all your own: from seeing hard work of the players, to the integrity and soul of our industry writers. Our mission… combines sports from around the world to educate- yet excite- existing and new fans with something they might have never experienced before, while not forgetting our everyday roots of the sportstownchicago.com midwest based American radio station. We’re taking the same traditional elements and giving them a modern, sociable makeover. STC Worldwide wants to become your ‘go-to’ pass to ! 1!


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interact and intertwine healthy camedrie, and healthy competition, with uniting the love for games you have seen, and unseen. Sports fans can revel a lot of fun, even marvel a little danger, but we can still remain in tact. !

! Its more than an e-magazine newsletter, its a difference! " ! sportstownchicago.com LIVE radio/tv/web! "In a League of Our Own…”! STC Worldwide-!

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The Future of MotoGP Media:

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STC Worldwide Invites you to enjoy a brief introduction and look into your intimate racing future with our ‘American Girl,’ whose vastly international explored! Meet your new contributing writer, Kristi Emmons. written by, ! Kristi Emmons!

It is very likely if I mentioned the word, "MotoGP" to your average person here in the United States, it would be returned at me with a blank stare. For those of you who don't know what MotoGP is, it is the most elite championship of motorcycle racing on the planet. The motorcycles racing in this series are over a million dollars of twowheeled prototype machinery, pushed to the edge of physics through road course turns and blaze down the straights of racing circuits all over the world at over 200mph! It is the Formula1 of two wheels, so to speak. "

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Many people think that I'm speaking of motocross when I mention motorcycles in a sport sense. Not common here in the US, like it is in so many other developed countries, I'm here to introduce you to the beautiful world of motorcycle road racing and sportbikes. One of the most popular sports in so many places across the globe, it is a sport that I cannot let kept secret any longer! Whether it's World Superbike, MotoGP, our own national road racing championship (AMA), or production bikes that you can take out in solace, on a nice weekend ride on back roads- I’m here to tell you about the passion, speed, and sport involved with these two-wheeled beauties. "

Look for Kristi Emmons to frequently contribute [to STC Worldwide] her knowledge, love, and on/off camera experience for the MotoGP sport she has traveled the world and the states to appreciate. Not only is she a bike riding [yes, that’s her in that back photo], fun-loving, beauty- but Ms. Emmons acts as a frequent brand ambassador, ‘umbrella’ girl, and a budding media professional recognized by the sport and its sponsors. Stay tuned for her personal coverage, and news in coming STC issues. Until then, follow her captured images at: instagram/luckystar387#


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$UPER BOWL XLVIII

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It’s a Number’s Game by, Aaron Janovsky

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photo credit: matt mcgee 2013-14 Super Bowl was won by the Seattle Seahwaks, 43-8

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Flowboarding in the North of Sweden with one of the kings By: Alex Alexander - Ur few media Correspondent

By Alex Alexander: UR FEW MEDIA Corespondent If I would tell you that one of the hottest things to do in Sweden right now is to ride on an artificial wave machine that spews out around 16,000 gallons (60,000 Liters) of water at you and it will set you back a couple of 100,000 bucks to buy you’d probably think I've gone completely ‘insane in the membrane.’ Let me tell you, the first time I tried Flowboarding I was completely stuck. After about one (1) hour of falling on everything except my ass I finally got the chance to stand on my feet, and experience the actual waves. Yes - I had to sign a paper where I stated that I'm doing this at my own risks (haha), then you know you're in for a ride! In 2009, the first flowrider was built in the Sweden Sälen of the Experium building (which is a all around entertainment and party place). It might sound like a crazy place to build and promote such an machine, but the connection of extreme sports like: Snowboarding and Skiing in the slopes, surfing on the Flowrider turned out to be a superb combination. I had the chance to have a chat with Andreas ''Adde'' Losbjer, the 1st Nordic Flowboarding Championship 2010 and two time Regional Master in Boarder Cross 2008 and 2009 A real cool guy and a monster on all kinds of extreme sports.To learn about the sport from, and its growing popularity in Sweden.

Photo By: Adam Klingeteg AA: Wassup dude tell us a little more about yourself and what AA: How did you get into Flowboarding? Flowboarding is? AL: I came across flowboard 2009 when I began working as an instructor at my local ski resort at the multihouse Experium. AL: Hey dude! Work there for 4 years and did compete in Nordicflowchampionships 2010 (1st place) and the European My name is Andreas Losbjer and I’m 26yrs old. I grew up in the north part of Sweden nearby a couple of ski-resorts. From the age championships 2011. (5th place) of 7 I’ve been a “boardjunkie” started of with skateboard and later on snowboard and every other boardsport I could get my hands AA: I know your working fulltime as an instructor in Norway Trysil right now is Flowboarding as popular by the on. At the same time I was active as a drummer in a band + guest in Norway ? school of course. AL: It sure is but the advertisement and product has been terrible, so now I am here to provide with skilled instructors and to spread the word that we exist and we are so extremely good in what we do and what we can provide to the guests. I’ve been working here for 3 months and already we have regulars on the flowrider and almost fully booked for 2 months ahead.

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AL: There is no other Flowrider in Sweden but in Sundsvall the have a Surfstream wave and there you use real surfboards on a surface of concrete and water. When you ride there you have to wear a helmet because of the rockhard surface. Never tried it but I’ve heard that the flowrider is tons more fun.

AA: Did you ever think of entering the World Flowboarding Championship ?

AA: Your a natural on every board sport it seems. Did you ever actually surf before the Flowrider came to Sweden? AL: Thanks! I actually find it very natural with a board under my feet. I’ve never tried Surfing before the flowrider but I think that was a good thing. Beacause the technic is very different between those two. Surf and snowboard is quite alike. Flowboard and wakeskate is quite alike. AA: Tell me how you came to attend the Nordic Flowboarding Championship? AL: I met the guy who builds the flowriders (Phil Hogsten) and he told me about the competition and that I should enter. And as it seems it was a good choose. Got first place and won 5000NOK. AA: What did winning the competition do for you in terms of career opportunities? AL: I have it on my resume when I search for new jobs and it was a boost for my selfestem. I get respect from other

AL: Yes, it crossed my mind. But then I realized why I stopped competing in snowboard and that was because when you only practice and compete you easily forget how to have fun so that’s why I only have it as my hobby now. AA: Where did Flowboarding originally start ? AL: It started in Schlitterbahn, in Texas in 1991 where Tom Lochtefeld built the first flowrider. (Tom Lochtefeld is the CO founder of Waveloch who builds the flowriders). AA: Do you have any sponsors that support your sport ? AL: I still have contact with my sponsors and they give me clothes so that’s a big help for my economy. AA: What are your future goals ? AL: My future goal is to travel to a good surfplace and be there for several months and practice lots of surfing and be as good as I can be. AA: Will you ever be in the US flowboarding ? AL: I would love to go to the US. Havent been there yet. Hopefully I will go there and rip it soon, but havenʼt just decided when and where.

We thank Andreas for taking the time to talk to us and open our eyes for this epic sport and I thank STC for letting me do this story for them. I hope you enjoyed this special review by Alex Alexander for the International Extreme and Luxury Sports Section for STC 2014. And you get the chance to experience your own Flowboarding session in the near future ! To see Andreas rip it out on the Flowrider Check out these links and if you stop by Sweden don't forget to book in a session with this Pro.

http://vimeo.com/71772574 http://vimeo.com/68280776 Credits and thanks to Andreas ''Adde'' Losbjer www.experium.se Makers of Flowriders www.waveloch.com

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Sexy Sidelines

! Preview Highlight: Amelia Bren, Dallas CowBoys !

Each month there will be an editor’s pick (STC Fan nominated or selected) feature highlight of a sexy and smart cheerleader in professional sports. Often overlooked, or mistaken beyond their uniform- our female editor- will compliment, not only a woman’s crucial part in fan and player motivation, but celebrate their spirit ‘away’ from whichever field, court, or playhouse they may reside. We only hope they will receive our well wishes without any offense or photo: screen shot taken from Amelia Bren’s misunderstanding. This is intended to be a rewarding ‘thank you,’ and Official twitter page supporting Susan G Komen, @DCC_Amelia Amelia’s official profile/gallery at: sentiment to their character, drive, and hard work for others to not dallascowboyscheerleaders.com only appreciate, but too, are inspired to be more positive, and adhere to their nurturing support for others. In overtime: if we can help drive a little extra traffic to these ladies’ social pages- why, that shant hurt, now shall it?!

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STC Sexy Sideliner: Amelia Bren

Team location: Dallas, Texas USA

Team/Sport: Dallas Cowboys, American Football (NFL)! Team Cheerleaders, ‘aka’ name: “America’s Sweethearts”

SS Seasons: 3 years, 2011, 2012, 2013

SS Chosen Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation

SS Hometown: Bossier City, Los Angeles

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Personality Perception: Easily adaptable, reliable, extremely jovial, seeks to learn, loyal (a rarity these days) hospitable and charming. Miss Bren’s ‘simple attractiveness,’ is not in your face- over the top glambut she still seems quite fun, genuine, and a trusted type of sexy, rather than a dangerous one.!

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What we love away from the field: It seems Amelia Bren habitually supports, promotes, and is very uplifting to her fellow dancers, charities and the Dallas Cowboys players and organization with words of encouragement, positivity, and even cheers for others' media and career advancements.!

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According to her DCC profile, her ideal industry/job would be: Communications/Public relations representative for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

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Celebrated Wellness (mind/body):! She doesn't seem compelled to give stealth like commentary. Of course we fancy her new field of interest in communications, and hope we can somehow aide in her goals. It appears as many young ladies, she is still figuring herself out which is okay. She doesn’t hide who she is, judging by her social pages, and her journey seems forthcoming. Bren has emmense support from her dad in every aspect of her employmenteven down to the calendars and uniforms. She is a seasoned and trained dancer/performer and he rests in that fact. Physically: great balance in her shape. You can tell she tends to her body, but doesn't seem obsessed. Amelia appears modestly thin but with a womanly curvature and great, healthy, tone in her legs. !

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If you would like to nominate a professional cheerleader, please write to: worldstc@gmail.com!


STC Sportstown Chicago Worldwide

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ASHA SPACEK PUBLISHER/EDITOR

DR. PETER FERRERI PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ALEX ALEXANDER- INTERNATIONAL EXTREME & LUXURY SPORTS

CONTRIBUTORS

! Radio - Television - Web STC Worldwide will unveil both traditional sports and the unknown, under discovered, and under appreciated sports around the world! Listen to LIVE studio broadcasts, on-location coverage, game re-plays, A&E interviews & more on TUNEIN Radio mobile app by searching 'sportstownchicago.com' Spearheaded by asha spacek, the stations 2013 International Arts & Entertainment Correspondent, presented by your SportsTownChicago Program Director, Dr. Peter Ferreri, and Alex AlexanderInternational Extreme & Luxury Sports Correspondent introduced by Asha Spacek via UR FEW Media [urfewmedia.com], mobile branding and consulting. Want to join the fun?! STC Worldwide is still accepting contributing writers, graphic designers, photographers, and more to provide their AT-WILL expertise for accredited mention. Start building your media kit! e: asha@sportstownchicago.com, for consideration! Please submit your upcoming events and worldwide sports news, tips, and comments to: worldstc@gmail.com

Studio Broadcast Center/Affiliate beonair.com, +16309161700


Thank you to all of our new STC Worldwide Fans!

When you aren’t reading our Seasonal E-Magazine Newsletter, or listening to one of our LIVE On-Air personalities, please follow our newest contributors. Here are some of their social pages:

Aaron Janovsky: @swim4life1127 Alex Alexander: @URAlexAlexander, instagram.com/alexalexanderartist# Asha Spacek: @ashaspacek, @Stcasha, google.com/+ashaspacek Kristi Emmons: instagram.com/luckystar387# Peter Ferreri: @djpete83 Others: @SportstownChi, @URFEWMedia

Learn more about them in the Spring March/April Issue. Until then, follow them on Twitter, Instagram, Google +, Linkedin, & where ever your sports filled hearts desire.

Don’t be afraid to pitch us your ideas at: worldstc@gmail.com, or join our team, by submitting to Publisher/Editor/E-Creator, Asha Spacek, at: asha@sportstownchicago.com


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