Spring Meet and Greet Block Party Was a Blast! Thank you to all who made an appearence!

 Special thanks to M.Y. Studio Productions and DJ Zephyr Windgate. Congratulations to all the raffle winners!

Here are some pictures of the event:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lanaijarrico/sets/72157651311398498/

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mont%20Fleuri%20Isle/76/167/30

Spring is here and it is the perfect time for a fresh new look and a Meet & Greet Block Party! Brought to you by The SL Enquirer and M.Y Studio Productions.

 Join us for great music featuring DJ Zephyr Windgate. Participate in SLE’s Easter Egg Decorating Contest and vote for your favorite design. The whole sim is open to tour with lots of things to do.

The SL Enquirer Media Center is newly revamped and ready to welcome visitors. It is not what you would expect from a Newspaper office, it is so much more. The SL Enquirer is still first and foremost all about delivering SL news and stories, and the typewriters will still ticking away and frantic reporters will still be running around chasing stories but the media center is all about you and offering you our loyal readers and advertisers an added experience in SL.  We welcome you to Mont Flueri on the Seychelles Isles estate. The Sim is surrounded by waterways on all sides and has a dock for sailors who are passing by. With a small Venetian town feel lined with shops neatly set along a freshly paved sidewalk, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. It is the perfect place to sit at the outdoor café with friends and discuss the latest news, browse our advertiser’s shops or visit the SLE Galleria which features Painting with Pastels artwork hand painted by PrinceFrantz.

But don’t stop there! Take the steps down on to the beach where food, refreshments and entertainment awaits you. The beach is a fun place to play, dance or just relax on the loungers overlooking the water. For couples and general socializing activities, SLE offers a Tiki Bar and a free movie screen with a great selection of titles to choose from. Game tables are also available for some good fun with friends.

Our exclusive parties are carefully planned but we welcome DJs to spin if they wish to host their own events at SLE.

Activities to note:

·         13 Crystal Skulls Hunt

·         Easter Egg Decorating Contest

·         7Seas Fishing Tournaments

·         Shops (space available)

·         Social Cafe

·         Ad Office/Advertising options: 15% Off for the month of April!

·         SLE Gallery featuring the  Painting with Pastels Collection

·         Movie’s at the Beach (16 titles to choose from)

·         Cards Against Humanity

·         U-Know (uno game tables)

·         Beach Club

·         Media Job Opportunities ( Promoter, DJ, Host, Event Coordinator, Blogger

·         Sailing Access 

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Farewell to 2014- SLE Highlights of the year- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

With every passing year Second Life news grows and our readers learn about new venues, products, residents, anniversaries, events and sometimes even dramatic situations that shape the virtual community. News is something that creates a bridge of information to the masses and provides entertainment for many as well as gives people a voice. It has been one of my greatest virtual journeys as the creator of SLE. I’ve grown as a person and made many friends through the years who have added so much to my experience. With great pleasure it is my honor to continue serving the Second Life community with Team SLE.

With that said, many things have happened in 2014. Things that made us laugh, shake our heads in disbelief as well as inform the public of the wonderful things that residents share with each other in Second Life.

Let’s look back at a few headlines and stories of 2014 as we begin 2015.

 2014 Highlights

The Relay Rockers Return for 10^th Consecutive Relay for Life of Second Life, 1ST ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER ACROSS SECOND LIFE STRIDES WALK, STORYFEST Celebrates 4^th Anniversary, Bonaire Estates gets sold, Investigative Report on ONDUTY Penis raises eyebrows,  Second Life’s terms of services changes causes a stir, The Blarney Stone Irish Pub Controversy erupts with a flurry of reader comments, SL GO by OnLive Launched, Latest Scam Alert informs the public , Angelwood Art Center opens three new Galleries,  Energy Club celebrates 4^th year anniversary,  Brazy Academy Opens its doors, Island Rain Studios presents SAKOKU CHAINED COUNTRY, Opium Evolution Fashion Show was a hit, Idle Rogue Productions presents LE CIRQUE DE NUIT with excellent reviews, JAPAN FAIR 2014, 7^TH Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference, 6^th Anniversary of Loch Ness Inn, The America’s Cup in Second Life sets sail, Second Life Celebrates its 11^th Birthday, The Vagabond Fugue by Gypsey D. Sideshow makes its debut on SLE,  Lanai Jarrico celebrated her 9^th Rezzday,   RFL’s Fantasy Faire 2014 is a Success,  The Relay Rockers hold RelayStock Multi Team Event,  Linden Lab launches their new line of mesh avatars, World Goth Day celebrates in style, Relay for Life Honor Ball recognizes sponsors,  Linda Lauren Launched  her new book; Sentimental Journey,  National Fall Agenda presents at University of Delaware, Penumbra Autumn/Winter Fashion Week hits the runway, BOSL gets sold, SL Breedable Fair raises money for RFL,  Relay for Life raised over 10 Million Dollars, OpenSimulator Community Conference Announces Principal Scientist at Oculus VR as Keynote Speaker, Rysan Fall, CEO of Fall Films gets a RL Grammy for a groundbreaking Machinima documentary- The Invisible City; Conversations with the Homeless, Hair Fair 2014 gives back with proceeds going to Wigs for kids, 7^th Annual Home & Garden Expo 2014 raises money for RFL, Transylvania turns 10, First Annual Alliez Mysterio Awards Presentation,  SL Newser reports on Potentially taxing problem for Second Life content creators,  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a success, Sunburst Blazin1FM Caribbean Carnival celebrates 6^th year, OpenSimulator Community Conference Announces High Fidelity CEO Philip Rosedale as Keynote Speaker, 4th Annual 9/11 Stairclimb Tribute in Honor of the Fallen Firefighters of September 11 , Branwen Arts presents “Bilbo Baggin’s Birthday to benefit creations for Parkinson’s in SL, Avatar Social Network Celebrates 1^st Anniversary, BOOFEST Celebrates 4^th Year, LINDEN LAB APPROVES STUDIO 777 AS AN OFFICIAL SKILL GAME OPERATOR.

Spotlights on Enchanted Alice, Lessa Donner, The R.A.F.T, The Green Lanterns, Freecilla Kuhn, Valeria Paster, Anastasia Markova, Carrie Rainforest, Rebelmum Slade, Sue Peregrine, Brique Topaz, Pamela Alectoris, Nickle Sparrowtree, London City, Sylphia Constantine, Chicagosax, Seychelles Isle, Trace Corbets, Carrie Tatsu, Savannah Coronet and many more.

On behalf of The SL Enquirer we want to thank each and everyone who has been a part of SLE in 2014 and through the years. Your support plays a vital role in our continued success as the longest running virtual world news source in Second Life.

Note from Lanai Jarrico

As we begin a new year and look back at the past, we should remember that each and every experience we have had, shapes who we are and what we will become in the future. People enter our lives at different times in our journey with a purpose to remind us that our differences teach us and helps  make us all unique. We should take the good with the bad and learn from it. Forgive the negatives, it helps us move forward while the positives add substance to our lives. Take a moment to reflect on the past year and then store it in your box of memories, file it away to make room for new memories. Together we all move forward as time waits for no one. Remember this and step forward into 2015. I look forward to what news it will bring. 

May you all have a safe and happy new year.

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Double Your Fun with Two Great Hunts - Shon Charisma Reporting...

It's time to count those Lindens and get into the hunting spirit!

Two new hunts, both currently underway, are guaranteed to have you a little light in the pockets: The WE PROMISE HUNT presented by the Tribute City Relayers and the GIRL WITH THE BIG EARRINGS HUNT presented by Be Hunted.

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Love Bags? Here's the Hunt for You! - Shon Charisma Reporting...

No outfit is perfect without the must-have accessory: a stylish, uber-hot BAG! Earth Nirvana-Charisma knows this, which is why she has created the Bag It! Pack It! Clutch It! Mini Hunt.

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SLE’s Masquerade Ball 2013 was a Blast!- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Photo taken by Duh Ghost

At 6 pm slt, Guest started to arrive dressed in their most elegant attire, hidden behind a mask. The Phantom of the Opera Theme song playing in the background as SLE’s  Jenna Odisark, Silky Soulstar and Justice Brentley greeted guests and invited them to enter the drawing and sign the guestbook. Festivities kicked off with a very wordy speech by yours truly and a toast.  The curtain was raised and DJ Weebs took over the airwaves with an assortment a music and commentary fitting to the theme. Little did the crowd know they were the first to break in the new Le Chat Noir Venue at the SL Enquirer and they did a great job of it!

It was amazing to look around the Ball and see so many big names, familiar and new faces all in one concentration.  The hosts kept busy tending to the crowd as I got lost in the crowd greeting everyone.  From guessing games to drawings, the venue was full of activity but the best part was being surrounded by so many amazing and creative people. I had a fabulous time and according to the guestbook so did many others!  Thank you all for attending SLE’s Masquerade Ball 2013, I look forward to seeing you again!

Photo taken by Ghost

 If you missed this event, be sure to join the SL Enquirer Media group, our website, Facebook or twitter to get informed about upcoming SLE events.

Special thanks to our sponsors Jenna Belle’s Creations, Jonesford’s Bakery & Bread Factory, Linda Lauren’s Embracing the Universe, Sky Manor Resort, Justice Brentley Photography, VIP Creations and Aphrodite Shop!

Congratulations to our Drawing Winners

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Designers, Be a Part of Be Hunted's Does My Butt Look Fat in This Hunt - Shon Charisma Reporting…

It's the question that every man fears. You know the one. The one the girlfriend or wifey asks while trying on a new outfit: Honey, does my butt look fat in this?

For the first time ever, thanks to Earth Nirvana-Charisma and Be Hunted events, the question can now have the word FUN attached to it, and designers can take part in that fun, too!

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The SL Experience through My Friend's Eyes - Shon Charisma reporting...

Every resident of Second Life experiences it differently. It's the beauty of the sluniverse, a vast place full of wonderful, engaging, unique goings on. AND the ability to create the life and space and places you might want to be a part of. My experience has been a fully-lived one that has brought me closer to my faith, that has expanded my family (even into first life), that has helped me recapture my love of video and storytelling, that has educated me on research interests of mine (race, online spaces, and identity), and that has brought me my wonderfully-awesome SL mate (love you, Earth!).

Recently, I snagged a dear friend of mine, Sweetz Fierenza [check her out on Facebook], and talked to her about her experiences in-world. She's been in-world a year longer than me, 4.5 years, and that time has shown that many of the experiences found in-world mirror what's experienced in first life.

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Vendors, Sponsors, Learn about the Homeless Awareness Hunt -Shon Charisma Reporting...

If you are a creator in-world or a person interested in sponsoring worthwhile events, you will want to check out the upcoming Homeless Awareness Hunt, presented by Mental Health Awareness Retreat.

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SL Expert or SL Addict? Celebrating 8 Years in Second Life- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Entering Second Life in May of 2005 was nothing like it is today. Everywhere I looked, there were smut shops and escorts working every street corner.  Online relationships and drama were plenty while voice chat was nonexistent, letting many gender imposters get away with “catfishing” before the term became mainstream.

 Many avies were amateur strippers working the pole or shamelessly handing out lap dances for lindens used to save up for a small rental property to call home. Real estate was popular then, just as it is now, but there were more slum lords and greedy land barons that bought land at a low price, altered it and turned around and sold it for an obscene amount just for high profits. Land bots were also an annoyance that would do a sweep of land and buy up everything. It seemed like a scavenger invasion of griefers and Alts more than a grid of opportunity and creativity for decent professionals or those with artistic skills like it is today.

Freebie lots and small shops bombarded the grid and beta testers were just wrapping up. Banks, Casinos and Gambling were popular and noobies were everywhere!  There were also more Linden workers on the grid until many of their jobs were slashed.

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Reporting Stats from The SL Enquirer Media Center- Got News? Lanai Jarrico

With 2013 fast approaching, it’s time for us to start wrapping up another year at the media center, and getting ourselves ready for the new year. We cannot predict what will happen, but we can share what is going on with the community. Your news, events and feedback are important. It helps us improve your reading experience as well as keep many informed about new products, services, events, concerts, fashion shows, sales, job opportunities and other topics pertaining to Second Life © culture .

Reflecting back at the last twelve months things are looking great as stats are on a steady increase. Visitors are averaging over 10,500 a month and archives contain over 1,500 news stories and spotlight features. We also relocated to EGOISME, created new media partnerships and overall had a blast bringing you the latest virtual world news and entertainment from a variety of trusted media sources.

If you have news to share, contact us at slenquirer@gmail.com or visit us at The SL Enquirer Media Center in Second Life. We would love to hear from you!

Give the Gift of a Spotlight Feature or advertising this Season!
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SLE Relaunch Party Update! - Annette Wilder Reporting from Wilder PR

If you missed it then you really missed something special. The SLE Relaunch Party was an amazing experience. The mood was right, the people who attended were all so happy to be there and be part of such an astronomical event. To tp in, walk the red carpet, and see a sea of people wearing all white was what it must feel like to attend a Puff Daddy all white event. It felt so good to see such a large turnout and I could not think of a better person who deserved that huge show of love from the public other than Lanai Jarrico. She has been in SL for many years and has done nothing but support Wilder PR and so many other businesses.

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SLE/BSR Event: Hawaiian Luau Pool Party June 3, 2012 7-9pm SLT

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Oº°‘¨ ¨‘°ºO       and SL ENQUIRER       Oº°‘¨ ¨‘°ºO
HAWAIIAN LUAU
Tuesday July 3rd
7pm - 9pm slt
DJ DIBOU
Charity Richez,  hostess
Lanai Jarrico, CEO SL Enquirer

Check out paparazzi shots of this event

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Something from a Fairy Tale Event Coming June 30 -- Shon Charisma Reporting

Most of the time, when the weekend rolls around and people head out to party on the grid, they run to clubs and get their dance on.

This upcoming weekend, the Delta Omega Phi (DOP) Sorority is offering that same dance opportunity but with a more sophisticated flair with its Something from a Fairy Tale - A Prince & Princess Ball, coming this Saturday, June 30!

DOP Sorority

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SLE/PPM Merger Takes a Turn in a New Direction. Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

     Company mergers whether in our real world or in a virtual one, can be complex with many choices to make. The decision makers have to ask themselves some important questions to ensure working or merging with another business or entity is the right thing to do. Is the reputation of the company in good standing with the public? Do both parties have a common goal and can commit to the job requirements, its employees and the community. Some projects, partnership and mergers work, others fall through and new plans are implemented to ensure productivity and positive growth. That is the ultimate goal.

On May 14, 2012 The SL Enquirer announced a merger between Press Pass media; a neutral media network consisting of over 31 media sources and The SL Enquirer; Second Life’s longest running independently owned newspaper. Due to feedback from our members, we are making some small but important modifications to the plans.

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Into the Cauldron- Luc Fray Reporting...

[Hera and Zeus devotional]

 

Some weeks ago, I had accidentally come across the school Sacred Cauldron on SL search. The description interested me as it stated that it is a virtual pagan academy. Curious, I asked my editor if I could cover a story on it. When I finally got the go signal, I went on to request a short interview on Sacred Cauldron's Dean, Dean Belladonna Laveau, and two of the school's students,  Tea Tephi and Sapphire Chaosus. 

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Modeling in Second Life- Pandora Drezelan Reporting...

Being a model in Second Life can be a very glamorous lifestyle, but it also involves hard work, dedication, and compromise. Whether you are an experienced or a new and aspiring model, you must learn to be able to accept constructive criticism and sometimes rejection, depending on the situation.

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Mermaids In Second Life -- Pandora Drezelan Reporting

One of the beauties of Second Life is that you can be whoever or whatever you choose to be, the styles of avatars are almost unimaginable and the list is endless from human, vampire, demon, etc.--the choice is yours.

And then there are mermaids, an amazing aquatic and mythological species with a human form and the tail of a fish, truly graceful and amazing. "Mermaid" is a mixture of two words, mer the French word for "sea", and maid, being a young woman.





Me as Mermaid

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Do You Need Lindens? -- NemzKat Resident Reporting

Podex Bank is the cheapest Linden Exchange in Second Life; it is even cheaper than Linden Labs.

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Ozimal Bunnies – 2 Years On and Still Hopping! -- EDD Graycloud Reporting

Two years after its release, Ozimals bunnies continue to hop among the SL community. After more than 6000 plus bunnies and nests in total, I reflect upon some if its finer points and why I still hold on to some of my prized 11-prim pets as many move on to other virtual prim pets and interests.


Leafhopper

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Inside the World of Relay for Life - Part Two -- Coco Lierfatte Reporting

This is a continuation of yesterday’s piece on Relay for Life. It was difficult to write about such a wonderful organization (and the wonderful people a part of RFL) in just one article. I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with a few Relay for Life veterans to learn about their joining of RFL and how the organization has impacted their lives.

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