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Sunday, March 4, 2012

SL Newser News: Phoenix Team Leader Jessica Lyon Speaks Out About New Third Party Viewer Policy

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On February 28th, Jessica Lyon made a public appearance to speak about the recent changes Linden Lab announced of their Third Party Viewer Policy. The Phoenix "office hour" took place at the Rockcliffe University area, and was in front of a packed audience with up to 150 residents in and around an auditorium at the intersection of four sims ... Read More

Thursday, March 1, 2012

SFL Super Bowl This Weekend

Media Day At The SFL!

The Sports and Leisure Desk of the SL Enquirer was representing hard at the SFL Media Day ceremonies which precede their annual Super Bowl.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Willowdale High School - An Education Experience -- Amanda432 Cheviot Reporting


“School + Students = Education” – Rose Kramoloc

When I tell people that I teach high school in Second Life, there is shock and disbelief. The expression says “My goodness, why???” After all, when one thinks of Second Life, there is clubbing, chatting with friends, and exploring. If there is any roleplaying (RP’ing), it is either of the adult variety or something to do with dragons, zombies or vampires. And if there is education, there are building classes and maybe some college classes. High school is another story though. Why high school?

For me, I had the same reservations. Strangely, teaching high school in Second Life is too close to my real life experience and a lot of us in Second Life are trying to separate the two. And even stranger, I teach High School Algebra. When making your dream in Second Life come true, the last thing I thought that would be is being a high school Algebra teacher.

Willowdale High School (WHS) is my first SL high school (yes, there are actually others out there!) and I’ve been there for almost a year. Why do I stay? Well, because it’s fun. But not only is WHS an education environment, it is also an RP. People role play as teachers, students, and WHS staff. This was a new experience for me because I’m not a general RP’er. There are times I’ve found myself having to role play as a teacher with the students and times I’ve actually taught something in class. Then again, isn’t this the same in real life?

Press Release : Launch of a new group for promising starter models, “A Star Is Born!”

SECOND LIFE PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 29, 2012



Announcement:  Launch of a new group for promising starter models, “A Star Is Born!”


Kay Fairey announces today that she is launching a non-profit group that is dedicated to providing promising starter models with actual runway show experience to initiate their career start.
This group will be led by Kay Fairey and will admit a maximum of 20 new graduate students from any model academy in Second Life to provide real on-the-job runway show experiences which the members can list in their resume when applying for agency castings.  Kay stresses that the group is neither an academy nor an agency and will not be affiliated with any particular model academy.  All members will be asked to leave after they have three show experiences including shows by other groups in order to open their spots to newer graduates.  This activity will continue while Kay is able to provide this service.

Shows will be organized and run by Kay at runways that will be rented with the support of BLVD Agency under BOSL Organization, where Kay is currently CEO.  Blackbarbie Bravin and Wicca Merlin, who support this concept, have joined the group as Officers.
There will be a minimum payment made to all models which will be less than the market average for professional models but Kay stresses that she wants future top models to be accustomed to the idea of paid modeling jobs as she is also an avid promoter of paid shows.

“Models spend a lot of money to style the given outfits so that they look good.  I think it is only fair that models get some payment even if they will usually spend more than they earn.  Free shows with no payments made to models are taking advantage of the money models pay out of their pockets to make the outfit and the agency look good and this is not fair to them.”
The way new graduate students are invited to this group may change in the future but for now only those who have been recommended by various modeling academies will be invited to the group to make sure the promising future top models get priority in taking advantage of this system.
A separate letter will be sent out soon to modeling academy Owners and Directors.
A special thanks goes to Frolic Mills of BOSL Organization for supporting this concept and allowing this group to use his runways as show venues.
Link to SL Enquirer’s Interview about the “A Star Is Born!” grouphttp://www.slenquirer.com/2012/02/spotlight-feature-star-is-born.html#more
For more information, contact Kay Fairey inworld or by email at kayskisses@gmail.com.

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About Kay Fairey:
Kay started modeling in March of 2008 and has been teaching modeling initially at Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy and later with Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy where she is stull teaching.

Kay is currently CEO and model for BLVD Agency, Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy Executive Director and Instructor, Agency Director for Dione Fashion Agency, Fashion Editor for the Best of SL Magazine, Producer and Host for “SLTV Fashion Style – The Runway” which is a bi-weekly live fashion program by Second Life TV in SL Japan.

Kay is also represented by BeStyle District Agency, D’ior Modeling Agency, Elegancia, Farouche Tres Modeling Agency, International Modeling Agency, LOOK Elite Models, MAD Agency, Opium Evolution, Passion – The Fashion Agency (in alphabetical order).

Blogs:
Kay Fairey – Fashion Forward
http://kayfairey.com/
Industry Tips by Kay Fairey
http://www.kayfairey.blogspot.com/
Kay Faireyのモデル日記 (Japanese)
http://kayfairey.slmame.com/
FLICKR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25299139@N05/

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

When Battlebots Attack -- Luc Fray Reporting

Time and time over again, it has been proven that man has always been fascinated with fight games that pit one with another -- from gladiator style arenas to underground fight clubs to animal derbies to modern day boxing. Perhaps it is the thrill of bloodlust, or maybe the morbid fascination of observing one fight for survival, or perhaps just the excitement of tempting the fates and wondering if the gods will favor the one you bet on this time. Whatever it is, people would certainly want to see and experience brutal brawls.

Enter Buildables.


Monday, February 27, 2012

10 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong -- NemzKat Resident Reporting

I interviewed KJ Kiranov and Xyza Armistice to ask about being in a strong, committed relationship in SL is and how to keep one.





Clash of Realities: A Commentary -- Allen Eppenberger Reporting

There comes a time when you take on so many projects at once, you start to lose track of which ones have priority. What makes it even more difficult is when digital reality starts to bleed over into the default world.


Finding Support In SL -- Crimsoncure Reporting

Nonprofit organizations are an important and crucial part of Second Life. They help out with real world issues, but in Second Life and that interests me. I could go on forever about all the nonprofits, but there are a few that I chose to cover specifically: The Giving Circles Network, Project Jason, and NSW Animal Rescue.

SL Newser News: Spaceport Alpha/International Space Museum Is Back

 


Good news for space fans in Second Life. The Spaceport Alpha sim, home to the International Space Museum or ISM is back online after having been closed for a few weeks. There had been some concerns that the return of the place would be further delayed due to Linden Lab asking for both the back payments and a purchase fee for a new sim. But they were laid to rest when on Wednesday February 22nd the sim was back online for all to see.

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Ice Lords Rule SL Hockey

Stacey the bandwagon frontrunner, rocking the Ice Lords jersey...

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Spring Fashion 2012: MIX + MESH by AVENUE Models

MIX+MESH by Avenue Models

AVENUE Models leads the way into Spring Fashion 2012 with the first mesh fashion showcase: MIX + MESH, held Feb. 25-March 11. Celebrate fashion and see the new Spring Collections in this stylish event filled with fashion shows, contests and more. Learn more at http://www.avenuesl.com

This press release originally from Secondlife website http://secondlife.com/destination/spring-fashion-2012-mix-mesh

BOSL News: Mr. Mills, BOSL CEO, Raises Funds for Autism Charity



Did you ever wonder what Mr. Frolic Mills, BOSL CEO, would look like if he were female? Today we found out at the Grand Autism Benefit where he raised a significant amount of money for the cause in short time... Read More

Saturday, February 25, 2012

SL Newser News: ISTE Island to Close, March 1st


Some sad news for Second Life's educational community.The International Society for Technology in Education will be losing its ISTE sim in Second Life. February 28 is the last day the sim is due to be up.

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Friday, February 24, 2012



FASTER PUSSYCAT FASHION SHOW

Costa Rica Sims Productions Presents FASTER PUSSYCAT'S HARAJUKU FASHION SHOW!

Experience the very best of Japan’s Pop Culture as Faster Pussycat & Japanese pop music culture are combined!
We're kicking off the spring in style with a showcase of the best new Faster Pussycat looks, including Geisha and Harajuku-inspired fashions that will make news in the year ahead.

Faster Pussycat's new clothing line includes traditional and contemporary Japanese styles and is a fashion event not to be missed!

THE MODELS

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Holidays, Honeymoons and Hook Ups .... Dragonheart Spiritweaver Reporting...


Nikolai Warden and his partners have created a romantic refuge for patrons looking for something unique and private on short term rental basis. “Holidays, Honeymoons, and Hook Ups” is a set of romantic venues for people who want a private place to enjoy their significant other but don’t want the hefty tiers when they are on SL for short periods of time. I sat down with Nikolai as part of his SLE Spotlight letting our readers get to know this dynamic personality who with his partner and best friend is reaching out to a whole community in need of a place to hang their hat… temporarily. *wink*

So what originally brought you to SL?
“My best friend, we lived far from one another we have been friends since I was in first grade and she was in second grade. She said it would be a good way for us to hang about with one another long distance. It has proven to be the case. In RL, I had been working third shifts for years, and we never had a chance to see one another.”

Cool, so when you popped into Help Island what was your first impression?
“My first impression was that I had to disable those annoying pop up instructions! *laugh* Back then, people who hung out there seemed like they had to present themselves as eccentric as possible—the scare or dazzle newbie scenario.”

Looking for something to do this weekend .....



The Costa Rica Sims of Dream Seeker Estates has a whole array of events to suit all tastes.

Follow the link to the diary of events




Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Proposers Expo -- Pandora Drezelan Reporting

Poses and animations play a very big part in our Second Life, from the AO’s we use to our every day poses. There is an animation and a pose for just about everything in Second Life. Poses depict our stance, walk, style and makes us as individual or unusual as we want our avatar to be.
Recently, I went to the Proposers sim for their fundraising expo for The Autism Society Of America (ASA).
I spoke with Pollux Baxton (Proposers owner) and Samara Pennell (Proposers manager) in regards to the expo.



Lights, Camera, The New Yorker! -- Coco Lierfatte Reporting

A new hit reality TV show is about to hit the grid. This show is going to be a blast, I got to sit down with the creator of the newest game show The New Yorker [SLURL]-- PainKiller Andi [Facebook / Twitter] -- and get the inside scoop.





Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ginette Pinazzo's Future Femdom™ -- Amanda432 Cheviot reporting....

One of the greatest questions of the 20th century is “Who is Kaiser Soze?” One of

the greatest questions of the 21st century is “Who is Ginette Pinazzo?” This is not

to say that Ginette Pinazzo is a killer and should be feared by the masses! Ginette,

or Gina, is far from a killer and is a genuine passionate soul. The one thing she is

passionate about is women, specifically female empowerment. Like Kaiser Soze, she

is a name you hear so much about. Both names carry this sense of reverence. So to

understand who Gina is, I thought it was best to go to the beginning, and that would


SL Newser News: Linden Lab Acquires Game Studio LittleTextPeople


 
 
On February 16th, Linden Lab announced they had bought the game studio LittleTextPeople, a maker of interactive fiction adventure games. The press statement informed, "Linden Lab will grow its digital entertainment offering by launching several new stand-alone products this year. Now part of Linden Lab, the talent and technology of LittleTextPeople will support the development of these new forms of interactive entertainment" Read More at SL Newser

Monday, February 20, 2012

Stories from the SL Dating-Relationship Trenches -- Shon Charisma Reporting

In Second Life, we can do practically anything, and most of the things we finally settle down to do in earnest are the same things we do in our real space. We work to get the body we want. We buy clothes and accessories that make us look good (relatively speaking, that is). We purchase homes. And while we're in the midst of "getting ourselves together" here on the grid, we also find love, build relationships, get married, have kids, develop a family. I might be one of the very few who never thought about having a relationship in-world. I have children and grandchildren--am even a godmother to a few, but never thought about finding a mate...for what?

And then I met someone who actually made me want to chunk a part of my day just to dedicate to her, and I then, like a million-watt light bulb going off in my mind, realized that it's not that surprising we'd want to connect with others in-world in deep ways: to date, get to learn about others, to make connections that have you wanting to build a relationship with just one person.

BUT...to get to that "building a relationship" stage, most SL citizens date, and it's that SL Dating Pool where you can run into the right one, the wrong one, the crazy one, and the ones in between. I talked with a few SL citizens about the good, bad, and the ugly of SL dating and not only got good stories, but good advice for those jumping into the grid and looking for L-O-V-E.



Me and my Bae, Earth Nirvana



I asked a few SL citizens to share with me an SL dating/relationship story, good or bad, and offer some sort of advice to others jumping into the dating pool. I want to share some below...

Gay Worlds News Partners with SLENquirer's Press Pass Media network!

Press release from Gayworld News' Avacar Bluestar:

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Effective immediately, Gay Worlds News is partnering with Press Pass Media, a
literal association of member websites covering to Second Life bloggers. We
anticipate this partnership to assist our goals in readership counts and
potential ad buyer networking. ALSO Look for future news on partnering with
other popular blogs.

-Avacar Bluestar


Click this link to read and visit our new media partner! ty Avacar Bluestar, we are honored Gay Worlds News Partners with Press Pass Media


Press Pass Media (est 2010) is owned by The SLENquirer since 2012 www.slenquirer.com

Sunday, February 19, 2012

SL Newser - What Happened to the Valentine's Day "Kiss a Linden" Event?


Every year on Valentine's Day, the Linden Lab team have held their "Kiss a Linden" event in Second Life. For this one day a year, the Isle of View and Isle of ViewTwo sims would be brought online just for this occasion. These were heart-shaped islands with huge candy hearts, heart lollipops, and kissing booths with Lindens and sometimes resident volunteers. The Teen Grid had it's own event, though it was "Hug a Linden."

The event was held every year, at least until now. Read More

SLCS Mardi Gras Relay For Life Fundraiser

Stacey's IM Log Is News By Its Damn Self...

Friday, February 17, 2012

I'm Rolling... They Hating

Stacey, who can't even do the Hokey Pokey at the roller rink, stayed out of this one.

 
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