CULTURE: Alpha Virtual Learning Center - Shon Charisma Reporting...

I am a big fan of using virtual spaces for educational purposes, and when I learned about the Alpha Virtual Learning Center, I knew I had to check it out first hand--and I'm so glad I did.

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CULTURE: Pop Art Display opened in Second Life-Sandy Demina reporting

Morghana Savira

Staff Reporter • Monday, December 20, 2010

A new exhibition area devoted to Pop Art has been opened on 23 November :the Pop Art Display (P.A.D.) http://slurl.com/secondlife/Solaris%20Island/46/167/486 .

By raising daily commonplace reality to the artistic dimension Pop Art accomplishes its transfiguration: it sheds light on what is closer yet often invisible to us and through such an artistic process it penetrates the meaning of life in mass society.

The identity of form and content in the advertised product undergoes a process of estrangement and reversal. In pop works of art the sexy element of images becomes disquieting, euphoria has a shade of melancholy, glamour and make-up are covered with a dim layer, precision is turned into provocation.

Pop Art has widened two key concepts of modern times, “double” and “dislocation”, and has highlighted mass media as the incessant producers of the double of everything. Most of our experience is the experience of the “other” reality, the one that the media have arranged for us and communicate to us.

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Discovering an Ancient Celebration with a Virtual Twist.

The Yule Festival in OZLAND began December 10th and will continue through January 2nd , 2011. It boasts a vast array of events, an incredible festival site in the ruins of an Ancient Roman Fort, and a heart and celebratory spirit in the Celtic tradition. The Yule Festival is the first of eight such annual events produced by The Wild Fox Rovers that coincide with the Celtic Year. Poetry, Storytelling, Music and a Snow-person building contest all are part of this diverse celebration. This event caught my attention because of my interest in the bardic and oral storytelling traditions of the Celtic people. With the Festival being almost a month long, there is still plenty of time to catch the great events and enjoy the spirit of Yule in Second Life.

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STUDIO 777 News-  Dec 14-26 Dance & Gaming Megaclub Events & Jobs!

Party, Dance, Win & Earn at Second Life's STUDIO 777 Dance Club & Gaming Resort!

STUDIO 777 is the FUSION of a High Energy Dance MegaClub and Skill Based Gaming Resort that brings the fun and action of Vegas and Monte Carlo to you 24/7! 777 gives away over ★ L$100,000 in CASH & PRIZES ★ Weekly, including EMH Motors Luxury Cars, Hurricane Choppers and Official VISTA Animation AOs!

Tuesday, DECEMBER 14th 6-8pm SLT (9-11pm EDT):
WIN L$2000! ELLE MODE Gallery & DJ GENOME @ STUDIO 777 6-8!

STUDIO 777'S "LEATHERS" 6-8pm SLT (9-11pm EDT) DEC. 14th! Party with Sexy Dancers while DJ GENOME spins a CLUB/DANCE Mix! L$500 "LEATHERS" Contest! Win L$250 GCs from ELLE MODE GALLERY! Visit Elle Mode for sexy clothes & nude art! The YANGO CONTEST BOARD Explodes tonite for 5 lucky winners! 24/7 L$5 TRIVIA + 17 MM Boards! Win on 300 GAMES, RE-PLAY FREE, & FREE PLAY & WIN YANGO, No Devil, Zyngo & More! Over L$3 MILLION WON at STUDIO 777...Come Play! http://bit.ly/csN3ZH

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FASHION: INTRODUCING BLISS COUTURE BASIC -Lacy Muircastle

In today's economy, when we're all thinking about how to save a few dollars, doesn't a mix and match wardrobe make a lot of sense?

Bridging the gulf between super high fashion and a more approachable version is the focus of Bliss Couture Basic which opened its doors on December 10.

Bliss Couture Basic consists of 35 new mix and match designs.

The collection made its debut with a rambunctious fashion show by Mimmi Boa, Miss Bliss Couture 2010 and producer of the event. This new Bliss concept follows closely on the heels of their recently released hair range.

Bliss Couture Basic has opened with a big bang with a 50% off sale on the complete new line. These prices are valid from December 10th to 28th, and the range is available at the amazing location specially designed by its highly talented designer, Amutey DeCuir.

outlet:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hollywood Hills/167/189/23

blog: http://bliss-couture.blogspot.com
gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blisscouture
main shop: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gown/129/193/352
hair: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gown/175/141/364 

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SPORTS & LEISURE- Winterfest 2010 Ongoing! Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

Winterfest just wouldn't be Winterfest without some Puckettes! They appear Saturday at 3 SLT!

Every year, a week-long celebration of the season happens in Second Life.

In 2010, the primary hub for Winterfest activity will be held at Chamonix City and hosted by Global Online Hockey Association. Dates are December 10th-December 18th.

We'll be hosting a ton of fun winter sports and music celebrations, including many big and upcoming SL favorites. The Lindens vs Residents will also have the traditional snowball fight events on two days.

Hope you can come join us in the fun! Yours truly is a Puckette, so I'll be hanging around all week! In a short skirt! I'm like really pretty, too! The other Puckettes are even prettier!

See schedule below! 

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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: Mary Jane Shoes takes classy, sexy cool to a whole new level. Lanai Jarrico reporting…

Staff Reporter • Monday, December 13, 2010

If you have never browsed the New Mary Jane Shoe Collection

created by Infiniti Mirihi, you are missing out on some of the hottest sculptie
Stilettos and Boots out now. Her winter collection and new releases are just
fabulous and would make a great Holiday gift for any lady. (Hints to the guys
who have no clue what to get for their girl for Christmas) You can’t go wrong
with a fresh classic pair of black Mary Janes.

Meet Infiniti Mirihi, creator of Mary Jane Shoes. 

Lanai:  Hi Infiniti, What brought you into Second Life?

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FASHION: INTRODUCING BLISS COUTURE BASIC - Lacy Muircastle Reporting...

In today's economy, when we're all thinking about how to save a few dollars, doesn't a mix and match wardrobe make a lot of sense?

Bridging the gulf between super high fashion and a more approachable version is the focus of Bliss Couture Basic which opened its doors on December 10.

Bliss Couture Basic consists of 35 new mix and match designs.

The collection made its debut with a rambunctious fashion show by Mimmi Boa, Miss Bliss Couture 2010 and producer of the event. This new Bliss concept follows closely on the heels of their recently released hair range.

Bliss Couture Basic has opened with a big bang with a 50% off sale on the complete new line. These prices are valid from December 10th to 28th, and the range is available at the amazing location specially designed by its highly talented designer, Amutey DeCuir.

outlet:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hollywood Hills/167/189/23

blog: http://bliss-couture.blogspot.com
gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blisscouture
main shop: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gown/129/193/352
hair: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gown/175/141/364 

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SPORTS & LEISURE-GOHA Season Ending Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

The Puckettes... if you need a laugh, the right wing of the cheer formation is Kacey and Stacey.

Last chance to catch the biggest hockey league on SL!



The Global Online Hockey Association is concluding their 11th season Tuesday night. Come on down and check out some virtual hockey!

Even if you don't like hockey, come down and watch yours truly do some cheerleading. I'm a Puckette...the short one, if you end up sitting in the Heavens.

GOHA runs a very well-done hockey league. They have nearly a dozen teams, all stocked with dedicated players. They have several top-notch arenas that don't lag badly. They have people like Jack Belvedere and Kayden Piers who work tirelessly to put forth a great product.

I've managed to gsther much of the sweet gear GOHA offers, mostly by flirting shamelessly with the league staff. Hey... I like jerseys, and try to get every one- home and away.

I love GOHA, and can't recommend it highly enough. If you want to play, they have constant training and rookie orientation. Everyone's friendly. You a girl? Girls play- and frequently star- in GOHA. Are you a Neko, or do you have a horse's tail? It's all good at GOHA.

If you like cheerleading, I'd recommend the Puckettes to you. It's easy to pick up, you get mentored by the veterans, and you end up with a bunch of cool outfits. I actually use the cheerleader HUD to dance in clubs, but I'm somewhat eccentric and feel dances should involve backflips.

Just want to watch hockey? Even better. There's plenty of room in the arenas, we have games nearly all the time, and the atmosphere is welcoming and hospitable. I even try to hand out coffee to the fans, as hockey arenas are cold if you aren't skating or dancing. I can guarantee that you will be appreciated.

Here's GOHA's website:

http://www.globalonlinehockeyassociation.com/league/default.aspx

...and here's the Puckette's website:

http://www.puckettes.webs.com

... and here are the remaining games... you can get to the arena with the links from the website:

Tue Dec 7, 2010 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cobras @ Polar Bears Brooks Arena - Blueliner Sim
Tue Dec 7, 2010 7:15 - 8:15 PM Whales @ Wolves Jericho Hill Arena - Jericho Hill Sim 

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Get Wrapped Up In Stories at the 3D AIDS Quilt

Jenaia Morane believes in the power of stories. She believes in the power of stories to transform. Classic literature, new works, fiction of all sorts can do that, but that is not Morane’s passion. Her objective is the story of YOU – the story within you and how such stories can be used most importantly to heal. Morane herself would add that her projects are not about her. Morane’s gift, and her mission, is setting at liberty the stories of others and allowing them to soar in the open breeze where they can do the most good. Morane, along with partner Marty Snowpaw, are the creators of Story Quest – The Virtual World Story Project, and of Storybook Island. They have added a new chapter to the story of their work on the Second life Grid: The 3D Aids Quilt.

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: A Holiday Guide to Literature and Stories of All Kinds

Photo of Seanchai Library's "A Christmas Carol" taken by Bear Silvershade

Tis the season! Time for creative forces of the Virtual World to don their festive apparel, and let fly with holiday cheer. Some events have already taken place. Some events, like the Avatar Repertory Theatre’s holiday offering, have already begun. A bit of holiday luck for you, many of these events have multiple showings! In between the virtual holiday shopping, and the treasure hunts for festive freebies, add as many of these events as you can stuff in a stocking to your “Must Do” list through New Year’s Day:

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Free At Last! Thank God Almighty!

Stacey in her new outfit. It was torn off her 10 minutes later.

Stacey is paroled from Pandora's Box Prison...

Your favorite feisty little sportswriter is nothing if not fearless. Not a lot of people would allow themselves to serve a week of their time at Pandora's Box Prison, but Stacey Cardalines is not a lot of people. She's actually just one person.

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EMBRACING THE UNIVERSE-December E-Newsletter Info!

Linda's December e-newsletter is out and available for you to read! 

Click on the link below:
December News and More!

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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE: Gone but Not Forgotten: A Tribute to Annabis Moody/Sharonna Spyker

Staff Reporter • Tuesday, November 30, 2010

by Shon Charisma




It's so hard to say goodbye to someone who has touched your life and your heart; many on the SL grid and IRL are learning this now as their dear friend, Annabis Moody/Sharonna Spyker (Anne Cunningham IRL) lost her bout with cancer just before Thanksgiving. However, by remembering her exuberant spirit and encouragement, it is helping to lessen the pain of such a major loss.




FEAR NO ONE LIVE FREEsmile, laugh, love, explore, express

These are the words that grace the profile of Annabis Moody, and they are words that embodied a woman who many thought to be sweet, good-hearted, and able to make others tap into their potential and aspire to accomplish their goals.

Sharonna was a Jacqueline of all trades--a host, model, an owner of club Dream Away, COO of ZHENYA ZONING Real Estate (ZEN), manager of Zensuality and land manager, independent music promoter for ZEN LIVE, cyberjournalist (working for SL Enquirer), and PSG Sandbox Admin, among other things.

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MUSIC: Declan Greenfield's magic sax in Second Life-Sandy Demina reporting

Staff Reporter • Monday, November 29, 2010

Declan has been playing saxophone for many years in real life. He currently performs in three RL bands . You can see one of the websites at www.bluemoonband.co.uk . While he also sings, he prefers to perform with saxophone. He  brings his smooth romantic sound to second life, performing a mix of soft classical country/50s love songs/and modern love songs. Delclan has also received numerous compliments from owners and other perfomers alike.
During a Declan's concert it's possible to  enjoy his soft romantic sounds that will melt your heart.A great sound for any couples romantic occasion or just to relax.

SANDY:Where are you from?Declan: I am from Wiltshire in England. I have loved music most of my adult life. Playing currently in several live bands in the area. I play alto and tenor saxophone. I enjoy performing as Father Christmas every year. I like to travel, play golf, and write music and poetry. In my time, I have been an Aerospace Project Manager and business consultant.

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FASHION Insight - Lacy Muircastle reporting ...

Miss China - Blossoms Sweetwater

Ms Virtual World 2011
Introducing Miss China - Blossoms Sweetwater

Blossoms arrived in SL on the 8/9/2008.

She started out her Second Life as an ordinary fashion loving girl and then the bug caught her and turned her into a model. Blossoms quipped “it is a SL dream. A Cinderella story.”

She absolutely loves to go shopping, followed by meeting people and chatting, oh and not forgetting hunts.
Blossoms’ pet peeves in SL are arrogance, cheats and those who just downright treat others unfairly.
She says she has been inspired by many people in SL such as Kay Fairey and Sora Tatham... both of whom are from Japan. She believes that they work as a bridge between Japanese speaking people and people from other countries and that they introduce Japanese designers to the world.

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FASHION QUIZ - Lacy Muircastle

HOW FASHION CONSCIOUS ARE YOU?

Do this quiz to find out!
1. You would prefer to be described as
a. intelligent.
b. fashionable.
c. sensible.

2. At a job interview, the most important thing to do is
a. prepare yourself with the right information.
b. dress well and look good.
c. have good manners and be neat and tidy.

3. You buy a new outfit because
a. your clothes are so old that they have holes in them.
b. you usually buy new clothes at least once a month.
c. you’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding.

4. If you hear the name ‘Donna’, you think of
a. Maradonna.
b. Donna Karan (or Donna Flora for SL)

c. Donna Summer.

QUIZ RESULTS

If you chose mostly ‘a’:
You obviously need some more fashionable clothes. Go shopping!

If you chose mostly ‘b’:
You are a true fashion victim. You eat, breathe and sleep fashion! Don’t let fashion rule your life.

If you chose mostly ‘c’:
You care too much about what other people think. Clothes should be fun. Relax!

Found on the internet and amended slightly for SL.

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FASHION- Insight Lacy Muircastle Reporting ...

Ms Virtual World 2011
Well it is that time again – how time flies. 30 gorgeous ladies have been selected as the finalists for the 2011 MSW Pageant and over the next week or two I will introduce theses lovely ladies to you. The event is to take place on the 19th December 2010.

So without any further ado it is my privilege to introduce to you:

Miss Chile - Mel Endrezzi

Mel arrived in Second Life on the 21 March 2009. She has by no means rested on her laurels in her time here and is a professional runway, print, video and live model. Mel did her training as a runway model with Laver Model Academy under the guidance of Dagda Burner.

Mel is affiliated to many model agencies such as Dejavouge, Belle, Maritima, Arcobalenco, Rema Elite and King of Queens. She also currently manages Tropical Model Agency.

She loves meeting new people and finds it truly amazing that you can meet people from all around the world here and that distance is not an issue. She believes that Second Life gives everyone the opportunity to live out their dreams.

She has been inspired by many wonderful people in SL and finds the creativity portrayed in SL astounding. Mel has great admiration for people with positive energy and good ideas and who can translate those into SL. Mel is able to take this inspiration from SL and incorporate it into her RL design career.

Mel’s virtual life style is inspired by the colours of the season. She believes that fashion is not just about going to a store with good designs to spend money, she believes that fashion is a lifestyle.

Creativity is clearly important in beautiful Mel’s life as Tempura Japan is her favourite place in Second Life and when I asked her why she replied “Tempura Island is my favourite place in SL for their creativity in designing absolute reference to the nature, space and deep time peace.”

Mel is very excited to be one of the official candidates for this year’s pageant and she says that it is one of the most wonderful events in SL and the people who run it are so lovely.

Mel we wish you all the very best!

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SPORTS & LEISURE- Goin' All 1620 On That Ass! Stacey Cardalines Reporting...

Stacey representin' Plymouth, Massachusetts, blogga!

Gobble Gobble!

Readers of this column know that I'm from the Plymouth area, which is why I always try to pimp virtual Plimoth.

Thanksgiving is all about my hometown, and we always ham it up. I even make my own cranberry sauce!

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Virtually Faithful - Shon Charisma Reporting...

Me at church...

Staff Reporter • Monday, November 22, 2010

In the year I've been in Second Life, I have immersed myself into various places to learn about what goes on in SL and what people do in SL. One thing, besides writing, that I do that connects with my real life is get virtualwith my faith.

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