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• Monday, September 13, 2010

THE FOLLOW - WORLD TOUR IN A DAY 2 powered by LimeCoral
Friday, September 24, 2010
http://www.WorldTourInADay.com
The Follow in SL is:
Troy Shoreland - Vocals/Guitar
AJ Darkwatch - Bass/Vocals/Samples
Powers Avon - Drums/Samples

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SPORTS & LEISURE: Let There Be Light... -Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

Baskin-Robbins has 31 flavors... the SFL has 32, blogga!

Just one week from today... the SFL kicks off their preseason!..

October 1st, 5 PM S(F)L time.... here:http://slurl.com/secondlife/SFL%20Headquarters/116/249/24

Be there as the Hurricane Raiders take on the Wicked Texans for some gridiron get some!

They've been planning and practicing all summer, and this is the first time they take the new car out for a spin. This is SL sporting history, so you want to be there. Either Carlito or I will be there covering it... maybe even both of us.

If you'd like to play for the SFL... well, I made a point of taking that SLurl from not only where you can watch this game, but where you can sign up to play or cheer for the SFL. I'm good like that.

Who will win? Your own faithful Sports Editor isn't above wagering on sporting events. However, I never bet on a preseason game in real life. Here's why:

- A coach would be foolish to give away his better game plans to win a meaningless preseason game.

- These games are often used to scope out some of the lesser players as they compete for roster spots.

- The players aren't in midseason form yet.

- A lot of players go at maybe 70% effort, so as not to blow out a knee.

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FASHION- Skin colour matching is about to become extinct - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Psst, I have something to share with you... Our favourite designer of SL shoes, Stiletto Moody is branching out, wait for it girls – into cosmetics!!  If her shoe designs are anything to go by we are in for a treat of note.

First, Stiletto brought us SCULPTED heels, then the BAREfoot to wear them, and now she offers Stiletto Moody COSMETICS... a skin range to match our BAREfoot right out of the box, a makeup collection for fashion's most discerning eye.

Stiletto’s introductory range of cosmetic’s is called - TRUE BEAUTY. True Beauty is being touted as more than a skin, but rather as a fashion cosmetics line in sync with today’s moods and seasons. Since many of us have at least one pair of the BAREfoot shoe range, the Stiletto Moody Cosmetics skins tones...from Pale to Very Dark...have been designed to match our BAREfoot right out of the box! There isn’t even a colour matching menu for it because apparently we will not need such a thing. And because we don't need to match skin colour, Stiletto Moody can upgrade our colour matching BAREfoot texture with a new high res beautiful foot texture to die for.

The Stiletto Moody team is working feverishly at getting the sim ready for the launch of the cosmetics range and it is due to open shortly.

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FASHION: Caithlin Carter Designs launches revolutionary eye makeup - Lacy Muircastle reporting ...

CCD eye - make up Basic

The Linden Laboratories Viewer 2 has been the source of much controversy and discontent, but really what it boils down to is that humans don’t like change on the whole and moving to the Viewer 2 requires a mind shift and definitely accepting change. On the other hand there are those who embrace change and advances in technology with both hands, Caithlin Carter being one such pioneer.

Caithlin as we all know is a highly talented SL™ designer whose main area of talent has been in jewellery design. Caithlin has now branched out into makeup and in particular eye makeup. What makes her eye makeup so revolutionary is that you do not need to change your or shape or skin at all, but you do need to use Viewer 2.

The range currently consists of 5 styles each with a number of colour options to choose from.

➜ Glam Duo
➜ Carpe Diem
➜ Basic
➜ Outgoing
➜ Soft Shadow

Your advantages with this kind of make-up:
* You’re able to combine each type of make up with every skin you have;
* You can save your money from buying multiple skins to have a variety of make-up;
* This make up does NOT interfere with your skin tone;
* You can customize your look every day for only 145L$ per make up set.

In the CCD mains tore you can find the single make-up sets, but also a discounted fat pack. The cost of a fat pack is 100 L$ per make-up set. Be sure to try out the demo first before you make any purchases.
 Visit CCD at:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/HollandCoast%202/21/72/22

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FASHION: Estravaganza arrives on the SL fashion scene - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Payton Heron wearing 'Dancing in the dark in Black'

Estravaganza is the latest offering to come out of the Sartoria stable and is a collaboration between traveller Bade and his SL™ partner Estrelia Guisse.

I learnt that traveller is a real life graphic designer and illustrator who arrived in Second Life™ in March 2007. He is fascinated by the metaverse and all the possibilities it holds. His first few months in SL were spent exploring and meeting people. Three years ago he created his brand "Sartoria" that quickly became the benchmark for those who admire Italian design, sense of style and tailoring tradition.

Estrelia is a Radio DJ and a fashion addict in Real Life. In Second Life™ she has had a number of different experiences as a model for different agencies but also as a contest and event organizer, photographer and shopping consultant.

"Estravaganza" will be a fully comprehensive ladies brand in the future and over and above what was launched this weekend, the offering will include sweaters, jackets and a lingerie line. traveller and Estrelia presented at the launch a line that offers items that ranged from the business suit to the super casual, cocktail, formal and even bridal. The attention to detail is outstanding, the texturing mind blowing and the use of colour simply marvellous.

traveller and Estrelia have promised to update the Estravaganza range with a number of new releases every week for the next few months! We look forward to seeing what they have in store for us.

You can find their new store at: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Velvet/122/140/21

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MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Mike00 Carnell 's guitar gently plays in Second Life- Sandy Demina Reporting...

Staff Reporter • Monday, September 20, 2010

If you ever get the chance to listen to Mike00 Carnell playing live in Second Life you definitely shouldn't  miss this experience! He plays guitar with an amazing talent and you will like both his original tunes and the soulful covers of great musicians such as Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler.

In SL he plays his fantastic Fender Strat USA deluxe and earlier in the day his new Taylor 414ce electro acoustic guitar. He plays a couple of songs from his favorite musiciand some funky songs, a few slow instrumental softrock songs and some other rock songs.
Mike is not only a great musician but he is also one of the nicest person I ever met inworld.

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SPORTS & LEISURE: Slip Slidin' Away Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

If Super Mario were a French sportswriter, Donkey Kong would look somewhat like this....

Staff Reporter • Monday, September 20, 2010

School may be in session, the NFL has begun, the foliage is starting to turn here in New England, I had the heat on this morning, and I've taken my sweaters out of storage....

... but that doesn't mean that I'll let go of summer that easily..

Now that the kids are back in school, I have the free time needed to go to a water park. Here's one I found on SL, at The Cove Beach Live Music Venue.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Althena%20Cove/185/174/23 

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JAIMIE EARST ATELIER Charity Fashion Show to Benefit War Child North America /West of Ireland Charity Estate - The Glen -SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH at 1:00PM

• Sunday, September 19, 2010

Jaimie's Designs are Bright, Unique, and Sexy! Come join the Dance Party Atmosphere in the Glen at the West of Ireland Estate and see these bold creations, on display and sale this day only to benefit WAR CHILD NORTH AMERICA (http://warchild.ca)


http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/89/112/22



The Second Life charity estate West of Ireland (WOI) is pleased to announce a new benefit fashion event as part of this coming weekend’s Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day Festival. The Second Life designer Jaimie Earst will be holding a Fashion Show on Sunday, September 19 at 1pm SLT on the WOI Estate at “The Glen” (Glens na hEirean). The event will showcase 20 ensembles created by the designer and featuring WOI Volunteers as models. Display boards of the featured fashions will be up through out the day with all items being available for sale. Proceeds from sales that day will be donated to War Child North America.

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Fashion Insight - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

A beauty pageant from the inside continued ...

Hello, dear readers.

This past week has not been too hectic other than trying to put together the folders for the outfits and accessories to be worn at the event on Sunday. Gulp, Sunday!! Heaven help me. This putting together of the outfit folders has been somewhat challenging on a number of levels to say the least, but I think I am there now. Trying to put the ZHAO II animation override thingy together for the walks and poses is another question altogether. 

Official practices start on the 13th (LM takes a deep breath), poor Payton, if there ever was an avatar that turned grey before your very eyes, it is going to be Payton. Anybody got some virtual tranquilisers for her?
Ms. Costa Rica is allocated an automatic spot in the Miss Virtual World contest and I have ascertained that all the slots barring Ms. Costa Rica have now been filled for Miss Virtual World 2011. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the 29 confirmed candidates:

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FASHION: Fashion Insight - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Ms. Costa Rica Sims 2011

Staff Reporter • Monday, August 30, 2010

A beauty pageant from the inside.
Ok so I have done something I never in a million years thought I would do, I entered a beauty pageant!
I am not sure what I was thinking, but well now it’s in for a penny in for a pound. The pageant in question, none other than the Ms. Costa Rica Sims 2011.

I have to admit that it has been somewhat of an eye opener to say the least and if nothing else I will come away from this experience with a greater admiration for our SL models.
To enter the contest, head shots and full body photographs were required and I scurried off to my favourite and one of Second Life’s best photographers Kent Nowicka. Kent thankfully made the photo session relatively painless. Photographs duly taken were submitted to the event co-ordinator, the inimitable Ms. Payton Heron. 

Little did Payton realise what she was letting herself in for by allowing a non model to be a finalist in the pageant. People, I have had to learn how to walk ... turn (on the spot), walk some more, turn some more, oh help, how to feel incredibly stupid. I ask myself again ’what on earth was I thinking?’
We have been notified as to the outfits we are to wear for the finals event and been informed that we are to choose suitable poses for those outfits – ‘Poses? There are special poses that will show an outfit off at its best?’ I swear I am going have heart failure before this whole process is over.

And of course there is more – Ms. Photogenic more. Another photo session ‘arrgh’ and you will never guess who the photographer was this time? Mr. Virtual World 2010 himself, Mikey Batriani. The gorgeous Mikey is another fantastic SL photographer and he did all the head shots for the online voting page for Ms. Photogenic.

Well that is where we have got to so far with voting now open on the Costa Rica Sims blog. The Miss Costa Rica Sims web photogenic contest runs from Sunday, August 29, 2010 through Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

http://costaricasims.com/web-vote-for-miss-cr-sims-2011-contestants

To be continued (if I survive)...

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WOI NEWS: JAIMIE EARST FEATURED IN CHARITY FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT WAR CHILD NORTH AMERICA

"Rocker" is one of the many unique fashion creations to be available at the Charity Fashion Show.

• Saturday, September 18, 2010

West of Ireland, Second Life – The Second Life charity estate West of Ireland (WOI) is pleased to announce a new benefit fashion event as part of this coming weekend’s Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day Festival. The Second Life designer Jaimie Earst will be holding a Fashion Show on Sunday, September 19 at 1pm SLT on the WOI Estate at “The Glen” (Glens na hEirean). The event will showcase 20 ensembles created by the designer and featuring WOI Volunteers as models. Display boards of the featured fashions will be up through out the day with all items being available for sale. Proceeds from sales that day will be donated to War Child North America. 

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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: Aspiring Model, Voff Uggla- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Staff Reporter • Wednesday, September 15, 2010

People from all over the world join the Second Life community. Some come for the business aspect, other’s for leisure and they discover something new and unexpected.

Originally from Stockholm, Sweden Voff Uggla found herself in Second Life in early 2007 to seek comfort after her beloved dog past away. Looking to Second Life and some comfort from her loss, Voff eventually found her nitch, in the form of everything Fashion, and even found her soul mate.

With her passion for Fashion, Modeling & Photographer, Voff is a contracted model for SSMA, member of Fan Shopping Elyte Models, she models for Marissa Bruun Fashion, and is also a model/student at Bel’Lys Modeling Agency. Voff has an Associates Degree from the Fashion Institute, but is still a student there, taking the advanced runway classes at her own pace. She graduated from MVWA on September 12.
Next on the agenda is MBMA, starting September 20. She was a pre-finalist for Miss Virtual World 2011, set for April, and a pre-finalist for styling Forward, a new reality TV show with semi finals on September 18.

SLE sat down with Voff Uggla to find out more about her history, what she does, how she deals with SL relationships and what she hopes for her future here in Second Life.

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FASHION: Modavia Fashion Week 2010 sizzles - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Staff Reporter • Monday, September 13, 2010

Modavia Fashion Week 2010 got off to an impressive start with the media preview highlights event that both Lanai and I attended. Modavia Fashion week coincides with the real world fashion week in New York (ooh and Vogue.Com being relaunched too!! The site is quoted as ‘pushing interactive and social boundaries’.)
But onto the fashion week at hand. Hat’s off to the Modavia team that have put the fashion week together, they have done an absolutely phenomenal job and their efforts are definitely a tribute the the RL fashion week currently on the go in New York.

Lanai and I were literally gobsmacked at the professionalism of the launch event. The seamless running of the launch highlights show, the stunning music and the stark but stylish decor all worked together to make a memorable occasion.

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MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Benisimo Luik: Songs from the Apartment...- Sandy Demina Reporting...

Benisimo Luik is a singer/songwriter based in the UK.
From his flat , Ben hopes to reach out to music lovers across SL and the world with his performance of covers by some of his favourite artists plus a sprinkling of his own works based on his life of passionate relationships and broken hearts.

He usually does covers from Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Doors, The Steve Miller Band, David Gray, Snow Patrol, James Morrison, The Flaming Lips and many more!
We had a nice conversation about music in Second Life... 

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Eclectic Charisma News - Oh, the Places You'll Go - Museum of Natural History of Vienna - Shon Charisma Reporting...

Staff Reporter

• Monday, September 13, 2010

Last week, I talked about the beauty of Runestone. This week, in my "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" travels, I decided to get a bit of culture, so I headed to a very cool museum, the Museum of Natural History of Vienna.

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Oh WTF is going on now? - Opinions on The new Display Names Project Viewer coming soon. -Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Staff Reporter • Wednesday, September 08, 2010

As residents are trying to calm down from last week’s Emerald Viewer Uproar, here comes another sucker punch, straight to the dome, leaving residents shouting WTF is going on now!?!
Are the Brainiacs over at Linden Labs at it again with their random ideas of improving or are they on the verge of devaluing the Second Life experience with this whole “display names project viewer” situation, that is about to unfold mid September?
That decision can be left to your discretion but here is some food for thought… 

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SPOTLIGHT TV NEWS: SPOTLIGHT TV IS MOVING, BUT WHERE TO?-Lanai Jarrico sits down with Nightfire Entertainment’s President Scorpinosis Nightfire for some ice cream, and gets the exclusive scoop- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

Staff Reporter • Tuesday, September 07, 2010

   With a new season on the horizon, there comes new changes, and this week the tides of change are already being felt. On Monday August 29, 2010, it was announced that Spotlight TV would be moving from metaverse Television Network to a new one. The name of this new network was not mentioned in the press release, except that it will be launched as soon as this October! 
This was enough to spark my curiosity on what was happening behind the scenes and find a reason to ask Scorp out on a cool date. 

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FASHION- Insight - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Staff Reporter • Monday, September 06, 2010

A beauty pageant from the inside continued ...

Into the second week of the build up to the pageant finals event on the 19th September and the girls and I have attended a couple of events to get us out and about. We have supported our predecessor the current Ms Costa Rica sims 2010, Nisa Constintine, at her Influential’s event, been to the song bird of the Costa Rica Sims, Ms. Ceci Dover’s, CRS Ladies Society performance, and and and a chill out party just for us pageant girls before things really hot up – a bikini party no less – said party was outstanding. Samantha Ohrberg CR events manager, pulled out all the stops once again and made sure we all had a huge amount of fun. DJ MikeeGemini Ghost was in top form and we wouldn’t let him leave!! Some odd conversations were overheard at the party by yours truly, for instance:

01:00 PM] Takeshi Kiama: omg Carmi you so cute!!!
[01:00 PM] Carmichael Caudron: hahaha ty
[01:00 PM] Carmichael Caudron: and u are cute too said from a straight kinda way
See what I mean?

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SPORTS & LEISURE: Sneaking Stacey Down The Alley- Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

Stacey prepares to assault the gutter.

Bowling and I have a funny history IRL.

They didn't have bowling in the part of France that I grew up in, and guys in my high school figured out how I was about things fairly quickly... so I never had to bowl then, either.

Then I started dating the man that I would marry. We'd alternate date planning, so I would get one weekend, and he would plan the next one.

So, our first dates went like this... carnival (him), fancy North End Italian restaurant (me), Batman movie(him), Miss Saigon(me), Alice In Chains concert (him), wine tasting (me)... and then, Bowling.

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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: Kent Photography - Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Staff Reporter • Monday, September 06, 2010

Photography is both an art and a science. Photography allows us to express our feelings and emotions. Unlike a painter, who is in direct contact with his subject and his canvas, a photographer is separated from his subject by the camera and from his "canvas" by computers and printers, but Kent’s work can only be considered art. And a true artist is Kent Nowicka, whose work is created in accordance with a creative vision.

If you want a photograph, whether it is a profile, portrait, event, wedding or landscape picture, Kent Nowicka is the man for you, he offers a complete service. I know from firsthand experience just how talented a photographer Kent is, as he took the pictures I submitted for my entry into the Ms. Costa Rica Sims contest. He is a consummate professional and will put you as ease during your session.

Kent was born and raised in Southern California by a well know photographer who authored a book on the use of lights in photography and she was his major source of education and love of photography. Kent is widely travelled which has contributed to his broad perspective which he often applies to his photography.
Kent describes his SL photography as his passion and experiencing people’s reaction to photography as addictive. His use of light, composition and colours gives his photographs a life like quality rarely seen in Second Life. 

Kent’s prices are very reasonable:
Profile                                     500 L$
First individual portrait             1000 L$
Additional people                    +200 L$ per photo per person
Additional photos                     600 L$
Ten photos                               6000 L$
Photorealistic (morphed)          3000 L$
Couples photorealistic             4000 L$
Wedding packages                  7000 L$ to 9000 L$

So if you are looking for a photographer please IM Kent Nowicka.

View his work at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentnowika

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