ITS WINTER SPORTS SEASON - Glossom Resident Reporting…

The air smells like snow. Do you know that smell?  Waking up to a frosty morning, a cold, crisp day, the frost breath on our mouth, these are reminiscences of how this 7^th natural wonder of the world smells like. Winter wears its beautiful white coat landscapingon every path and making Second Life even more beautiful.

The next few weeks are perfect for practicing Winter Sports. Thousands of Ski and Snowboard fans seek the best places to slide on the snow. With breathtaking scenery as a backdrop and with unique landscapes, winter sports provide so much fun and entertainment to children and grown-ups of all ages who enjoy the snow.

Winter sports are a fantastic way to experience nature. Some residents love the white flat surfaces, while others prefer to burst down the slope at high speed. The keywords here are snow, play and fun. From ice skating to skiing, building a snowman and challenging friends to a snowball fight, whatever the sport or activity, the opportunities are endless.

The SL Enquirer went around SL and found six wonderful trails for the best winter sports. Here are some reasons why you should not fear to adventure into the virtual snow.

Armadon East - "The Boom Winterland Wonderland"

Start your journey with a sleigh tour around the venue, revolutionize the sport of ice dancing with an original choreography; take a lift up to the mountain's peak where you can start exploring the site with a snowmobile, or test your bravery by snowboarding downhill at high speed. And after a well spent day in the snow, there is nothing more comforting than nice cup of hot chocolate.

Landing point: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amardon%20East/207/66/73

 Holland Paradise - "Rib & Caycee's Winter Paradise"

Virtual Fishing, snowmobile rides, couples ice skating, carriage rides, horseback riding and sledding are some of the Winter Sports available in this beautiful venue. Here residents coexist with wildlife but no conflict has ever been reported.

Landing point: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holland%20Paradise/131/132/23

Aero Pines Park - "Winter Festival at Aero Pines Park"

The famous Aero Pines Park is celebrating its 8th Annual Winter Festival. Among many other attractions, Winter Sports are a highlight on the calendar of events. Horse Sleighs, Sleds, Snowmobiles, Ice Skating on a beautiful Ice Rink and Cross Country Skiing are some of the offers on this multi-sim venue.

Landing Point: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aero%20Pines%20Park/29/36/23

Grand Canyon North - "Lake Tahoe Ski Resort"

Grand Canyon plus Snow is equal to magic. Lake Tahoe Ski Resort offers a wide range of snow sports, like sledding, snowboarding, slalom skiing, snow tubing and snowmobile riding. On a beautiful setting, it inspires couples to romantic sportive adventures.

Landing point:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Canyon%20North/36/210/22

StarRiderII  - "Christmas and Winter Holiday Village - Ice Skating!"

At this typical Christmas Village you will find a beautiful frozen lake with all the facilities for ice skating. After a nice ride up on the ski lift you will reach the mountain slope where a wide open area is available for other sports like skiing and sledding. Fishing on ice holes is also available for those who prefer less active activities.

Landing point: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/StarRider%20II/71/148/23

REBEL YELL CONCERTS - "WINTER ICE ROCK FESTIVAL 2014@CELEBRITIES HANGOUT"

As you arrive at the Winter Ice Rock Festival venue your eyes will rest on magnificent mountains reachable by sky-rail and full of opportunities such as skiing and sledding.  At the mountain base, an ice skating rink awaits you, among so many other offers.

Landing point:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REBEL%20YELL%20CONCERTS/195/66/31

Grab your warmest clothes, depart on an adventure, climb snowy mountains and have a wonderful time.

Happy Holidays,

Glossom

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Lets Get Ready for Halloween-Debby Sharma Reporting...

 

Boris Twist’ Timeline Facebook Photos

Hooooooo! The haunted nights are back. This time of the year when the bats fly low in the night, spiders crawl out of your closet; ghosts show their teeth and the pumpkins glow yellow with scary punched eyes. It’s Halloween. We want to gear up and get ready for the night looking the scariest of all.

Almost every shop has something to offer for Halloween. 2014. However, I will be listing a few seasonal places with exclusive or limited items. Grab them this October, for they may vanish after that.

The Pumpkin Town

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Boutou/194/185/33

This is the 5^th year, Pumpkin Town has come to town. It will be open till the last of October. Best place to take pictures for autumn and Halloween theme. There are merchants selling limited Halloween clothing and decor. There are Dj shows and various events conducted. For more information on the latest events look into http://pumpkin-town.blogspot.in

http://u10-n.blogspot.in/2014/10/1017-tag-gacha.html

Tag! Gacha

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Templar/63/171/41 

This is the first ever Tag! Gacha event with 50 designers are participating. There are many items to loot until 12:00am October 31^st, 2014. Grab and wear your Hud at the Gachatopia, refer to the above landmark at the ticket booth of the Redemption Studios. Join the Trade Group for help and trading. Accept the request to teleport and follow the directions and the story then reach the first store. Grab the gacha items, try to collect the rare ones or move on to the next machine. Tag the board next to the machine, so that your hud knows where you visited last. There are 50 stages. Tag every board to get the mystery coupon to the Redemption room. When you get there hold your mystery coupon and click the store vendor that matches your coupon. The Hud is a teleporter system which remembers your teleport history. For more information and help http://taggacha.com/how-to-play

Krave Inc. official Facebook page

Krave Inc. Haunted Graveyard – Gacha Event

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DStyle%20Sanctuary%20Inc/128/128/35

This event is till November 2^nd, 2014, hosted by Delirium Style and Sanctuary Inc. There are over 100 gacha items by amazing designers. The sim is beautifully decorated for Halloween. Beware of the spooky graveyard, for it may be give you chill down the spine for your lifetime. It is fully interactive.

There are other Halloween Fairs too. Here is a list of the few with the landmarks.

·         Boudoir Halloween

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Boudoir/125/153/21

·         Bloody Horror Fair

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fabulous%20Land/217/210/21

The event is from 15^th October to 5^th November, 2014.

·         Creepy Cuite Carnival

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fortune%20Land/55/195/22

Have a wonderful time this Halloween and share an orange pumpkin candy.

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Halloween Ex-FEAR-ience 2014 - LadyLoveDr Reporting...

Every October, haunted houses and other spooky attractions begin to pop up all over Second Life. There's no shortage of frightening things to do for all ages. In addition to the traditional haunted houses, there are plenty of unique events to keep you entertained throughout the month. Here is a short list to get you started, in no particular order: 

 SL Enquirer - Scary Movie Viewings

Grab some refreshments on your way in, sit back into one of our nice comfy chairs, and prepare to be frightened!  Here on the SL Enquirer grounds we have lots of things to do.  One of those things is our 24/7 movie theater.  The best part is that there is no admission price!  That's right folks, movies are always on us.  So bring some friends with you and let the free movies keep on rolling!

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lavonia/126/61/22 (Adult Rating)

When:  Movies 24/7 all day every day!

 Fright Fest - Pumpkin Up Hunt

This spooky experience based on a pumpkin hunt, will have your inventory full of free tricks and treats.  There are 14 pumpkins to keep your eye out for, each with its own goodie to grab onto. Stop in and check out all the festivities at Fright Fest 2014, but keep your eyes out for the killer clown! Listen to ghost stories around a campfire, make s'mores, or just warm your piggies.  There's something for all ages here.

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fright%20Fest%202/6/115/37 (Moderate Rating)

When: October 16th through November 1st.

Don't Panic! - Interactive Fear Experience

Participate in this legendary game starring you as the new paranormal investigator of The Spectre Collectors. Investigate this mansion and find out if it was evil spirits that convinced a man to carve up his family with a dull axe. The house's past events are vividly brought to life as you investigate each room.  There are 22 designers that have donated free gifts to all those who dare enter the mansion.  The gifts are found during gameplay by clicking on the dead black rats along the way.  Keep those eyes open!

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pulse/223/92/30 (Moderate Rating)

When: October 17th through November 17th

Halloween Town 2014

This spooktacular town is recognized as one of the best places in SL to shop for all your Halloween needs. The kid-friendly exhibit takes visitors down a creepy spiral roadway, allowing them to visit each shop in search for treats and scares of all kinds.  Make sure to enter their Pumpkin Contest with a prize pot of 7,000 L$!!!  The end of the road features a haunted house where you can relive scenes from all the popular scary movies.

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elizabeth%20Town/120/102/100 (Moderate Rating)

When: Open until November 1st

Forest of Zyn - Crystal Pumpkin Hunt

Ready to be treated? Visit the Forest of Zyn to search for the 5 hidden crystal pumpkins on the ground.  After you find them you bring them back into the store, rez them in the box, then once you click on the box you will receive your gift.

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aigle/70/35/23 (Moderate Rating)

When: October 18th through November 2^nd

Halloween @ Little Italy 2014 - $25,000L contest!

Bring your friends in their best Halloween costumes and spend the day having fun. Admission is free as long as you're wearing your costume. There is a costume contest worth $25,000L  but you must be a pre-planner!  All participants are required to be a part of a group before the event starts in order to qualify.  More info can be found at their haunted house.  Visit prior to the contest to be sure you have a fighting chance!

Where: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Little%20Italy/161/193/2001 (Moderate Rating)

When: October 25th from 7pm - 10pm SLT

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Dinner and a Movie in Second Life- Nena Dreadlow Reporting…

  Many couples love to do dinner and a movie on date night, but in Second Life can you really enjoy that date night experience?  The answer is yes! 

Not all outings have to involve dancing at a venue or staying at home lounging around on couches. Changing settings and doing different things can be fun as well as keep relationships fun and interesting. To bring on the romance, simply set your sun position to midnight or sunset.

 I have chosen some of my favorite restaurant and movie theaters to go to on a special date or going out with friends.  Of course Avatars don’t need to eat to survive. It is mainly about spending time with your significant other and friends while socializing or enjoying a good movie together. Let’s start with some restaurants first.

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To Bare or not to Bare- Thoughts & A Peek at The Dare2Bare Hunt in SL©- August 1- August 31st- Orchids Zenovka Reports…

Nudity is said to be wrong. What embarrasses us about being nude? Why has nudity has become a perverted concept in a most non-sexy way? 

The body has become taboo. We've got so many hang-ups with nudity; Baby photos are getting censored.  Cultural conditioning created the idea that nudity / nudism is sin. The media made nudity a perverted concept. A gown can be classy or indecent in the hands of a wearer. 

Classy is being able to wear the skimpiest outfit you have in your closet but you carry it like a lady/gentleman.

Trashy is wearing whatever you find in  the closet , spreading your legs open and sitting waiting for whatever comes your way; drinking from a bottle.

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Simple Pleasures: Sailing in Second Life – Mackenzie Abbot Reporting

The term “sailing” is a bit of a misnomer, given that it encompasses everything to do with boats, regardless of whether they have sails or not. 

It's a little difficult to think about sailing as a whole, without thinking of millionaires in luxury yachts or retired folks in their narrow-boats.  But then again, there's the freedom of the high seas and the ability to speak like a pirate without getting taken away by men in white coats.  I have had a keen interest in sailing since a friend of mine invited me onto her friend’s boat.  We pointed the boat in the right direction and just kept going.  As soon as she let me have a go at being skipper, I was hooked.  I bought my boat the next day and never looked back.  So which boat should you buy?  Where do you moor the thing once you've bought it? How much does it cost a month?  I decided to find out.

Where Do I Start?

If your sailing knowledge equates to knowing who Popeye is, then you're not alone.  Nobody is born an expert at anything; we all need pointing in the right direction and, thankfully, there are yacht and boat clubs all over Second Life.  If you just want a boat you can jump into and get going with, there are freebie boats in the Marketplace and at Yacht clubs.  One such club is the Trade Winds Yacht Club (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dex/139/48/25). 

They have a few freebie boats for beginners as well as free clothes (including the absolutely necessary Captain's Hat).  However, if you want something a bit more flash than a 2 seater wooden dinghy, then you're going to need some lindens sailor!  However, depending on what you want, and where you look, you may not have to part with that much to a decent little craft.

What Boat Would Suit Me Best?

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Boxing in Second Life: It's a real knockout –Sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting…

 We live in a world where standards on genders exist. In one sport in SL, someone's sex doesn't matter. Scroll down to learn more about this refreshing activity. 

Warrior Instinct Nations, formerly known as Averlast, was opened in July 2007, by Karine Koba. Ms. Koba wanted an establishment that provided not only excellent boxing events and equipment to train with for this sport, but also a variety of activities outside Boxing. I will list some of the other pastimes this business offers in a bit. First allow me to tell you how to play in this business’s main competition: Boxing.

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Put a Little Sunshine in your Second Life At Sunshine’s Cove Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Sunshine has some very important qualities besides brightening your day. It warms the soul and keeps you in a good mood. In Second Life sunlight is controlled by you. It depends on your mood and the environment you set for exploring.

Let me take you on a tour of Sunshine’s Cove at Spirit Marina owned and operated by Pachy Artis and Bo Sharpshire. This is a sim where you will meet great people and have lots of things to do. You can take a stroll along the shop lined streets where you can find fashions from XTC Leather, Lulu and Fine Photography by The Skeleton key. Shop space is available for new and seasoned designers to showcase their collections. This sim has something for everyone.

Sunshine’s Cove also has complimentary freebies for guests. They include an assortment of complete avatars, skins, various shapes and clothing items for both men and women.  Wedding services are also available for those love birds looking for a place to tie the knot. Brides to be can pick out their dream wedding dress, bouquet, poses and decorations with the help of a consultant.

Are you a party animal? Check out the outdoor venue that plays great top 40’s hits, rock, pop and the wild and crazy 80’s. The sim is open daily from 2pm-8pm SLT and welcomes anyone, even mermaids that can explore the underwater hangout or blood thirsty Bloodline Vampires and their need to feed. For Zombie Slayers, there is a designated zone to grab a high powered rifle and blast away at the ghouls. Be sure to wear the HUD and gain stats on the body count you lay out in a flurry of gun blastin’.

Are you a Greedy Greedy addict? Grab some dice and get it rollin!  They got a game table just for you and your friend.

Explore the Sinners & Saints Diligo Prosapia Castle where Queens Vivienne Vesuvino, Aphrodite Pyrithea and King Memnotichlan and their clan members await fresh blood.

Did I mention Sunshine’s Cove is also home to the one and only Paramount Playhouse Burlesque Shows? Be sure to check them out for show times. You won’t be disappointed by their performances.

I recently met up with Pachy Artis to learn more about what inspired Sunshine’s Cove and upcoming events available.

Interview with Pachy Artis

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