There are no college athletics I am aware of on SL, but you can still show some school spirit by dressing as a cheerleader for your school.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
March Madness Seeps Into SL
There are no college athletics I am aware of on SL, but you can still show some school spirit by dressing as a cheerleader for your school.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tired of Crappy Customer Service, freebies and overkill product bombardment or people with big egos and attitude problems trying to stake claim to having the best establishment in SL? Let the SL Enquirer help you make the distinction between Quality and Excellence of Service and Bad Business tactics. - Lanai Jarrico Reporting…
I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Second life not just as a reporter, strip club enthusiast and shameless concert groupie but also as a customer. I’ve purchased clothes, shoes, hair, Ao’s, dances, jewelry and many other accessories, toys, gizmos, gadgets and whatnot throughout the years and for the most part, I’m greeted by someone or something and loaded up with note cards at every place I go. It is to be expected of most establishments here, otherwise how would the word get out to others without using media and news outlets, such as the SL Enquirer, BOSL, Imagine Magazine, Second Nights and others.
Business in Second Life is not like a real world business. Anyone can purchase or rent a land to build a store and plop a business on it. In the real world plenty of capital is needed, a physical location and a serious team of hard workers need to be implemented. Even without the major capital, many SL businesses struggle with the lack of other required efforts.
Japan Disaster Relief On SL
GOHA players, fans and cheerleaders observe a moment of silence for Japan's disaster victims.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hockey Time!
GOHA is back!Season 12 of the Global Online Hockey Association has kicked off. Come on down and see virtual hockey at her finest.
GOHA is always looking for new players, and virtual hockey is both a) easy to pick up and b) fun to play. The league is very active, and the people are all very much into it. The Puckettes are also looking for more cheerleaders. Contact Kayden Piers.
Know that the Puckettes will be out in full force, handling all of the cheerleading responsibilities. I'm the cute, small brunette one who yells a lot. I also have a new shape that has substantially larger breasts!
For more information go down and watch the games yourself. The schedule is on their website, which has the schedule.
Get Pucked!
SL ARTS & LITERATURE: World Storytelling Day Celebrated in Second Life
In the corporeal world, Sunday, March 20th is World Storytelling Day. This celebration will be celebrated in the virtual world with StoryFest 2011 on Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th in Bran. Storytellers whose keyboards are in Australia, Holland, Wales, Great Britain, Norway, The Continental U.S., Canada, and the Hawaiian Islands will present more than two dozen stories in less than 48 hours in five different venues on the Branwen Arts parcel “Here Be Pictsies” in the region of Bran.
For an expanded schedule and information on the amazing range of stories to be presented, visit http://storyfestsl2011.blogspot.com
MOVING Art Experience ~ In the Sweet Bye & Bye
Since I've been in Second Life, I have visited many art exhibits, but none of them moved me as much as the In The Sweet Bye & Bye, An Immersive Memoir exhibit I took in as part of the African-American Experience in Art series with i-Learning Workshops through The Aesthetic Technologies Lab, College of Fine Arts, Ohio University. I took in the exhibit this weekend, and it was, to borrow a word from the series title, an experience for me to walk into the space of the art installation and be taken back into time, into histories of my own existence and make me remember while working through the histories of the artist behind the project, Jacque Quijote (aka Philip Mallory Jones :: website).
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
As our earth quakes ...
Our real world is "all shook up" right now and 2011 has got off to seismic disasters much like 2010 did when on January 12, 2010 an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred 10 miles off the coast from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people.The World went into top gear and pulled out all the stops to try and help the Haitians get back on their feet.
Then in early September 201 an Earthquake struck New Zealand, located bbout 30 km From Christchurch and a State of Emergency was Delcared. The United States Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a 7.0 on the Richter Scale; it was originally recorded to be a 7.2, but hwas subsequently downgraded. This is one of the biggest earthquakes in New Zealands recorded history. An aftershock that measured 5.7 followed about 20 minutes after the first quake. Much was destroyed and the New Zealanders had to set about rebuilding Christchurch and its surrounds.
Low and behold another strong earthquake shook New Zealand in February 2011. The 6.3-magnitude quake, per the USGS, shook New Zealand's South Island and its largest city of Christchurch again, sending New Zealanders reeling. Once again having to pick up the pieces.
And now Japan has been struck one of the biggest disasters of it’s history – an 8.9 earthquake that has sent tsunami waves through the Pacific. It is reported that there are as many as 1000 dead and a reported 88,000 missing. Hours later officials declared an official nuclear emergency when its nuclear plant’s cooling system failed which can result in a possible radiation leak.And so it is in times like these people often ask how they can help.
Here are some organizations accepting donations for Japan’s Earthquake Relief:
American Red Cross - Donate $10 to support Red Cross Earthquake Relief by texting REDCROSS to 90999 or visiting their website.
Convoy of Hope – Text TSUNAMI to 50555 to donate $10 to Convoy or visit the Convoy website to donate.
Save the Children – The site is currently accepting donations to their Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund.
World Vision – Has a Disaster Response Fund where they’ve already added the Japanese earthquake and tsunami aid to in order to help children in various projects.
Shelterbox – Provides emergency-shelter-in-a-box to areas hit by earthquakes and tsunamis. You can donate money toward the cost of a box ($1000 covers the cost of one box) on their website. It is a UK based company with international links as well.
If we missed an organization please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all our Japanese and New Zealand friends in Second Life at this time of extreme disaster.
Japan Earthquake/Tsunami
Just in case you were on SL tonight and this is the first news you've seen.... Japan had a huge earthquake, and the entire Pacific coast has a Tsunami Alert. Get to higher ground, and check the news... in that order.
Stuff To Keep Your Avatar Busy This Weekend
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Relay for Life of Second Life Kicks Off March 12
RFL of SL kicks off on March 12!
Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) is all set to KICK OFF on March 12!
For the past few weeks, the Teams Chairs Panza Eilde and PrettyKitty Gumbo have been working with a team of mentors and liaisons to recruit, register and train the team captains and help them to start planning events ... over 80 teams have registered to date, and now they’re ready to KICK OFF!
Virtual Hajj
With all the frightening stuff going on the Middle East these days, one can look at the news and forget that those people are kind of cool, too.One of the Five Pillars of Islam involves making a Hajj to the holy city of Mecca. Thanks to an amazing new sim at OnIslam, you can actually make the hajj yourself.
It is very meticulously designed, and they seem to have made an effort to cover all the bases. You are immediately struck by how beautiful the place is. It is also very busy, and there is lots to do... even immediately upon arrival.
Not only does Mecca look authentic, but they have the little things down. There is a tour bus where you land. They have water set up for thirsty travellers (Mecca is in a harsh part of Saudi Arabia). They really made great efforts here, and it shows.
They have plenty of information about the sim and about Islam in general. You can get a virtual Koran, or read the 10 foot one they have on the premises. I actually got a good picture of it, but I used me instead. How often will you see me in an Abaya?
An Abaya is the clothing you wear when making the Pilgrim trip. It actually looks very Plymouth Pilgrim-like. I met some of the people who help out at the sim, and they hooked me up with the Abaya shown in the photo.
By the way... in case you feel you are going to show up there and have someone burn your flag or call you an infidel dog... it han't happened to me yet. Everyone has been nice and helpful, eager to provide information.
Note... while I am not fit to make blanket statements on behalf of Allah or anything like that, I would say that a virtual Hajj to a virtual Mecca doesn't actually count as one of the Five Pillars Of Islam. You still have to go IRL. This is more of an educational experience, and it is a fine one.
Monday, March 7, 2011
SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Review - Dramatiques Troupe Tours “Narnia” Production
Preparation is everything. Especially when performing in Second Life. Because performing in SL can be just as nerve-wracking as performing in the corporeal world. Timing is still everything, as is paying attention to your audience – an audience who may not even be in your same time zone! It is easy to look at something like a virtual dance performance and say that it is just so much hopping on poseballs. Yes, technically it is. But hopping on the correct poseball, at the correct moment, and hopefully wearing the correct thing. In this the technology of the grid does not always aid your efforts. In all respects, preparation, design, and execution, the current Narnia tour of Dramatiques Performance Troupe shows pride in, and attention to these details.
SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Ireland's Pirate Queen Comes to Second Life
Lingerie, Anyone? EDS Launch Party
On Friday, March 4, I was invited to the EDS Launch Party for their new line of lingerie, and being a person who hardly ever says no to a party invite, I went shopping for a sexy piece of lingerie and headed out to the party--making sure I had enough funds to buy me a few saucy pieces while there.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
"GOLDFINGER" a James Bond Theme Event
GOLDFINGER
Black Soul Rhythms Radio longtime radio personality DJ MILES11HOUR will kick off a week long schedule of homecoming events on SugarHill sim with a 2 hour James Bond Theme Event called "GOLDFINGER" at the SugarHill Outdoor Stage.
Be creative & dress as your favorite character from any James Bond movie BEST MOVIE CHARACTER CONTEST L$1000. Correct answers to Movie Trivia Questions could win you L$$$$
FEMALE CHARACTERS: Honey Ryder, Pussy Galore, Holly Goodhead, Octopussy, MayDay, Jinx, Thumper, etc.
http://www.bondmovies.com/girls.shtml
MALE CHARACTERS: James Bond, Dr. No, Auric Goldfinger, Dr. Kananga (aka Mr. Big), Oddjob, Tee Hee, Whisper, Nick Nack, Jaws, etc.
http://www.bondmovies.com/henchmen.shtml
http://www.bondmovies.com/villains.shtml
Holiday In Chernobyl
Florida? Paris? Las Vegas? F*ck them! Why not spend some vacation time fighting to possess a ruined nuclear reactor in the Ukraine?
Monday, February 28, 2011
Exclusive Interview with RL Chris Jasper
SL Resident Bobbie Naidoo, owner of F.Y.E. (For Your Entertainment) held an exclusive interview with the legendary Chris Jasper of the Isley Brothers. The interview will be aired on March 1st @ 6:00PM slt (9:00PM ET) in Second Life on the SugarHill sim. We will also be listening to tunes from Chris Jasper's new CD "Everything I Do" & old tunes from his days with the Isley Brothers in the 1970s & 1980s. Come join us!
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/sugarhill/85/153/27
Invitation: http://facebook.dj/blacksoulrhythmsradio/
Blog: http://blacksoulrhythms.ning.com/profiles/blogs/chris-jasper-of-gold-city
SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Another One Bites the Dust
While preparing another feature, this notice came across my virtual desk from Jilly Kidd of Written Word announcing the closure of the London School of Journalism (LSJ) operations in Second Life :
“We're sorry to say the LSJ is leaving Second Life in mid-March. Do pop over to enjoy this lovely island in the final weeks and to enjoy what the LSJ has been doing here.
“We're grateful for the space the LSJ has provided for writers and for writing events . . . The LSJ teaches writing in a variety of forms as well as journalism and has a great free contest on the website every month, so stay in touch.”
While no specific information is available, it is not hard to connect this closure with the recent change in the pricing structure that eliminates tier discounts for Education and Non-Profit land owners on the Second Life grid.
“We're grateful for the space the LSJ has provided for writers and for writing events . . . The LSJ teaches writing in a variety of forms as well as journalism and has a great free contest on the website every month, so stay in touch.”
While no specific information is available, it is not hard to connect this closure with the recent change in the pricing structure that eliminates tier discounts for Education and Non-Profit land owners on the Second Life grid.
ArtFest for Flood Relief
ArtFest is a charity art competition to raise funds towards helping the recent flood victims in Australia, Brazil and Sri Lanka. Lives, homes and precious farmlands have been lost in every place, it will take many years to fully recover.
Need Some Fun in Your Life? Check Out Pando!
I'm always looking for something fun to do--not only for myself but also for my daughters and granddaughter and the myriads of friends who might stop by, bored, needing something to do.
Saturday afternoon, I had my mind set to go to this one particular place on the grid and ended up on Pando instead--and needless to say, I'm glad for that. There is SO much to do...and it was MORE than fun.
Let the fun begin
Saturday afternoon, I had my mind set to go to this one particular place on the grid and ended up on Pando instead--and needless to say, I'm glad for that. There is SO much to do...and it was MORE than fun.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Things Virtual People Like
Sometimes, I wander around SL, ask the same random question of people, and then speak for every avatar in the game. I have the authority to do so, as I am the Sports And Leisure Editor and because I also have a picture of myself in front of the White House press conference thingy.
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