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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fashion Spotlight in Hixe Hax aka Dj Hixe


 Hixe Hax aka Dj Hixe
Rezz day:5/16/2007


Skin/Shape: Zeus Bronze By UNIQUE MEGASTORE

Hair: Kin-Apostate-Brown By LOGO & Kin 

Eyes: Visionary Brown By GRACILE







Outfit:   Raccoon jacke Male(Brown) By GB
OBSESION Jeans By  [ COSTA CREATIONS ] 

Shoes/boots: Cuban Revolution Heavy Boots  By  Dirty Lynx

Accessories: Sunglasses Urban By *[MSCreation]*








About Hixe Hax aka DJ Hixe

How would you describe your fashion style? 

Cuban Retro Rock

What is your favorite quote?
 DJ Hixe From Portugal With Love

Got any advice for new avatars in Second Life?
 Come see my shows, it will change your real life!




* Images by Raymund Snook

VMS News: The Harlem Speakeasy: Jazz With Class- Switchmutt Reporting...




Established in 2012 in Virtual Harlem, the Harlem Speakeasy had represented its name and lived up to expectations quite well. Unfortunately, the server had run into problems with costs and the owner; Jackie Lefko, wisely set the club up with a skybox soon after as a temporary measure. Ms. Lefko, as of March 2013, settled the popular club in the “Wynchester Hope Too” Sim and has made quite a name for itself among the cultured masses of visual and musical artists on SL.

      Upon entering the Harlem Speakeasy, I gathered my initial responses mentally, I had a sense of warmth, vibrancy, and expressiveness. The club was quite full of patrons that had much to say about the place, all were having a good time, not one complaint in sight, and on top of all of that, there was a live DJ by the name of Urban King. When I tried to reach him for an interview, he did not reply, but his music choices spoke for themselves. He kept soulful rhythms pulsing onward through the night as I sat and listened over by the beautiful wood-finish bar. The selection of drinks is very wide, and most are on the house with courtesy of the owner, there are many places to lounge, and even more space to dance and socialize. The club’s minimalistic, well-constructed interior gave it a jazz-hall feel mixed with a blues bar and the color highlights of a R&B establishment. While taking in all of these astounding decorations and colors, I then became engrossed into the music.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

REGISTER TO TAKE OUR SURVEY - NOW!- The Social Research Foundation




PLEASE RE-SUBMIT
YOUR REGISTRATION!

Due to a Google Forms error, all names submitted since last Saturday April 13 have not been recorded. 
We apologize for the inconvenience. This will only take a few seconds.






We need:

  • Age 18 - 30
  • Taken at least one college course in the past ten years, in any country
  • In Second Life at least one hour per month


  • Survey will take about 15 - 20 minutes
  • Pays L$500
  • Special bonus: 5 participants will win a FREE SURVEY for their own SL business or group - up to ten questions on e.g. attracting and retaining customers/members.

The survey will help the University of Arkansas determine how college students evaluate their professors on measures of competence, legitimacy, and interpersonal skills. The results will be published in a major academic research publication.

You Are Cordially Invited to Join SLE & VMS Magazine for a Party with Pure Class and Style : April 16th from 3 to 5 pm SLT


Mix and Mingle with SL's Media Moguls for a night of white hot entertainment provided by DJ Jay and the beautiful and talented AMFORTE Clarity.

Dress to impress in your best white attire. Some lucky guests will receive special prizes that are sure to shine a spotlight on them. Hope to see you there!

This event is sponsored by The SL Enquirer & VMS Magazine




The Apple of my Eye: New York City SL- sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting...


 The  world is known for its diverse cultures and magnificent cities. Some people might not get the opportunity to travel and this is where virtual programs become useful. 
Second Life allows users to create and explore replicas of locations found on Earth. While SL has thousands of sims to highlight, there is one that is a staple of Second Life.

New York City SL owned by Joi Price, on November 1th, 2011. After the sim had been debuted to hundreds over the course of the day, Ms. Price decided to develop the sim further “We created a community where living, working and playing effortlessly merge together.” New York City SL is divided into several “districts” or sections, just like the island of Manhattan in the state of NY, U.S.A. is in the offline realm. 

THE GENTRY CLOTHING STORE- Interview with Sheen Revnik- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…



Fashion is a big deal in Second Life. You can find a variety of styles created by designers across the grid. 

What is unique about every store is each creator has their own fashion sense put into each piece they create. They draw creativity from the current fashion trends in magazines and down the trendy runways around the world. If there is one thing that most avatars like to do, it is shop. Whether you are a person that wants to mimic your real life style or try on things you wouldn’t normally wear, In Second life there is something for everyone. Sheen Revnik is a fashion designer. His creations include a variety for both men and women.  

From formal and casual wear to sexy, western themed and accessories to match; he has your shopping trip covered at Gentry Clothing Store.


Interview with Sheen Revnik

Lanai: Hi Sheen, before we get started on what Gentry Clothing Store has to offer, I wanted to get to know a little about you. One of my favorite questions to ask is what brought you to Second Life?

Sheen: I’ve always been interested in computers, CGI and creative aspects of both and when I hear of a virtual world that you could create your own world, building, clothes…virtually anything, I had to see and be a part of it.



Monday, April 15, 2013

VMS News: Keeba Tammas: Manic Mania- Pen Dragon Reporting...



 You just know you are in for a unique show when you walk into the venue and the band taking the stage are all tinies! 

Each one of them bickering back and fourth playfully and the crowd is laughing along with their antics. The singer herself is a 'biggie' and she manages to somehow wrangle this menagerie. The mood is light and relaxed and everyone's spirits are high. Yeah, this is gonna be fun!

That is exactly what you can expect with a performance from Keeba Tammas. A fun, free wheeling and light hearted show featuring an expansive song list that covers everything from Martha and the Vandellas 'Dancing In The Streets' to "Weird" Al Yankovic 'Dare To Be Stupid.'

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Politics: Could Big Brother Be Watching You?- Mackenzie Abbot Reporting...

 

In everyday life, politics shapes our world.  From how high the curb must be to how much taxes you pay. Someone, somewhere, makes the laws of the land.  

There's no getting away from politics.  Turn on your television or open any newspaper and you will see some member of government talking about the hot topic of the day, or defending the latest proposition to change the law.  Every government in every country control banks, the economy, the various security forces and make sure that everyday life is peaceful and fair for all.  But this is Second Life.  We come here to get away from day-to-day troubles and cast aside who we really are.  We live, love, fight, dance and just be who we want to be; carefree and happy to do exactly what we want in our ideal, alternate life.


Paramount Playhouse Presents "Cleo and the Czar" on Sunday April 14 @12pm SLT


  This performance is a satirical erotic play based loosely on the works of Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare.

The SL Enquirer went to a private preview on Friday night.  It was truly a great performance from beginning to end. Everything was well choreographed from the story line and scenes to the costumes. You wont’ want to miss this performance!


"Special thanks to Pathmaker and his brilliant team for inviting us for a sneak preview performance, we had a wonderful time". Bravo!!!
-Lanai Jarrico

TELEPORT TO PARAMOUNT PLAYHOUSE
SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2013 @ 12PM SLT



Exploring Virtual Worlds- Pandora Drezelan Reporting...

Pandora's IMVU Avatar


Second Life has been such a huge part of my real life for just over three years now, when I first signed up in December 2009 I thought that it was the only virtual world, until I started exploring outside of the grid.


Pandora in Second Life

Second Life

For me Second Life is not only my first virtual world it is my second world and I have learnt so much in the time that I have been here. I’ve made many friends, lost people I thought were friends and discovered more about the real life me than I ever knew existed, my Second Life avatar and the real life me are very similar and also a little bit different as well.




InWorldz




VMS News: Phillip Moura; Breaking the Rules- Pen Dragon Reporting...




When you enter a formal venue, especially an upscale jazz venue like 'Birdland' you have certain expectations; you, of course, expect formal, usually a smooth jazz. When the artists is sponsored and promoted by a group like luvers island (www.luversisland.com) you expect top notch entertainment. With Phillip Moura you'll get that top notch, upscale jazz. You'll also get so much more. You'll get a performer who not only has the talent to play any genre you would expect to hear from a flautist of his caliber, you'll also get an artist willing and able to break the rules and truly rock out on his flute.


Saturday, April 13, 2013

Spotlight on JudiLynn India; a Real World Painter, Owner and Curator at Center Ground Gallery of Arts in Second Life- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…



     
Art is an expression of human creativity. All a person needs is skills and an imagination.  It is used for self expression, an escape from everyday stresses and even works as a form of therapy. Art comes in many different mediums from sculpting, drawing and painting to photography, graphic design and assemblage.

Style can be contemporary, abstract, modern, realistic or a combination of all.  With the rapid growth of technology, art can be taken to new levels and shared with people from all over the world. Second Life is the perfect platform for showcasing art and interacting with fans. Artists from any genre can create artwork, upload images into Second Life, put their work in a virtual gallery or participate in art shows across the grid. Artists can also sell their work to virtual world resident to hang on their walls in their virtual homes or offices or even in the real world with the use of websites and e-commerce.

Judi Lynn is known in Second Life as JudiLynn India. She is a real world painter from Philadelphia, currently living in Georgia that uses the virtual world to share her talent with others.  Her love of art goes as far back as she could remember. While other little girls played with their dolls, Judilynn found her muse at an easel.  Growing up, her education always included art. She was enrolled in Saturday classes and special projects through high school and into college where she studied Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art/Temple University. Her mediums are traditional acrylic and digital Paintings as well as digital acrylics. Her use of vibrant colors and earth tones provide a balance of lively and warm ambiance with a calming effect. Combined with an intriguing array of forms and shapes, her pieces capture the imagination.



Meet JudiLynn India

Friday, April 12, 2013

Spotlight on Virtual Music Magazine and Jay Hurikan- Lanai Jarrico Reporting






Virtual Music Service Magazine (VMS) is a music company that focuses on virtual world talent in Second Life ©.  This magazine provides music lovers a variety of information about various artists and helps musicians with visibility across the internet using promotional tools like Facebook and joint collaborations with other virtual world media sources, like The SL Enquirer. Within their web pages you will find interviews with musicians, blog articles and web –based radio broadcasting.

The SL Enquirer met up with Jay Hurikan, the man behind VMS to talk about the things they offer the community and how new musicians can get the help they need to get started performing across the grid, including some great exposure.


Interview with Jay Hurikan

Alledgedly The SL Enquirer is the longest running (true) and most expected back stabbing news source on the grid. (false) According to this Avatar? I'll let you be the judge of that... - Lanai Jarrico Reporting...




     As most readers already know. The SL Enquirer likes to keep it real and address issues that present themselves in a professional manner but when I feel like I have to dodge and weave sucker punches that most would get tagged with, it gets me upset…

This person wants to make a poster with false claims... I'll tell the full story...

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dainial strikes a cord on the SL music scene



To those music fundi’s out there, we have a treat in store for you.   We featured a relative newcomer to the Second Life music scene a couple of weeks back and now you can hear his amazing talent for yourselves.  This musician is none other than Dainial and he will be performing live on Music Island on Sunday April 14th, at 12 noon SLT.

The concert will feature some familiar jazz compositions and new work.

Spotlight on Bound to Excite; D/S Lifestyle Themed Sim - Vapor Paragorn Reporting...





Bound to Excite is a D/S lifestyle themed sim  and it's an exciting blend of many ventures.
Unlike many D/s themed sims , focus here is not only on lifestyle but whole sim offers variety of activities for its visitors. Bound to Excite is a home of bound melodies, jungle pleasure, topaz, eyes wide shut and Naturally bound, a beautiful surf beach. In village area here designed with Victorian styled buildings, you can shop for bdsm and D/s related photographic art. Entire sim offers many fun activities to get yourself indulged in. You can Surf at beach , Listen to live music at bound melodies, have an erotic jungle experience at jungle pleasure and can be a part of secret sex society called eyes wide shut.

Lizard Howl Seeks Funding Assistance via Indiegogo for His Book Virtual Breadwinner.




This fundraiser is to help Lizard Howl put finishing touches to his book "Virtual Breadwinner: How to Make Money Online as a Second Life Land Baron".

Bellingham, Washington, April, 2013

James Hagarty (Lizard Howl) and his wife Amanda (Hottie Something) met in the virtual world of Second Life, and started a business together. In 2007 they started their Second Life land business. In 2008, they started to turn a profit. Since then, they have grossed well over $500,000 and continue to profit every month.

In 2011, Lizard started writing his book and completed the final draft in 2012. The structural editing has also been completed by now. A few of the things readers will learn from this book:

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Spotlight on Angeldust: A Rare Gem -sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting...


   There are many stores in Second Life, but how often do you find one that sells everything a woman needs to look her best? Let me introduce you to Angeldust.


 Angeldust is owned by Amoche Noel and started its humble beginnings in 2011. The idea for the store was birthed from Ms. Noel’s passion for beauty and fashion with products to make our avatars look gorgeous, without burning a hole in your wallet. Wanting a way for women to be able to purchase things that will make them feel beautiful and not have to take out a second mortgage on their home in doing so, Ms. Noel decided to dedicate herself in learning how to design footwear, accessories, clothes and skins. The journey in creating things for female characters was not easy for Ms. Noel, but like most things in life, practice is all that is needed to achieve your goals. Knowing this, Ms. Noel did not give up on her dream and made enough merchandise to open her long awaited shop.

Red's Beach Club & Mall Photo Contest Now Until April 12th




You can submit your entry from now until Friday 12th at 4pm! Voting will then open for 48 hours, with the winner being selected on Sunday the 14th April at 4pm.


  • Entries cost L$50, and voting will cost L$5 per vote. (up to 3 votes per day) 
  • Prize will L$1500 split 3 ways. 1st L$750, 2nd L$525 and 3rd L$225.




For additional information contact Wayne Babii

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

VMS News: Rara Destiny:A Real Life Destiny- Sarah Elisabeth Brenham Reporting...


Many individuals are lead to believe that the path we choose must be followed exactly in order to fulfill our dreams.
What people don’t realize is that since there are lots of facets to our personality, our roads widen to accommodate all of our passions and the opportunities that come along with them. One such woman discovered one of her hobbies after her and her ex-husband split up. This gal did not know that her life was about to improve, since finding out that she had the talent for and enjoyed her new pastime. This woman is Rara Destiny; one of Second Life’s top live singers. Let us see how her journey began as a performer and learn what her hopes are for the future as a singer.


 
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