PRIM BABIES- Virtual Pregnancy thru Childbirth- Jessii Warrol Reporting…

As Mother’s Day is fast approaching in the States, if you are in Second Life, you might be asking if or how you can become a mother in Second Life. There are various ways to become a mother, you can give “birth” or even “adopt” prim based children or kid avatars.

I decided to get together a group of moms in Second Life, in order to find out what exactly is the process of becoming a mum (mom if you are on the other side of the pond) in Second Life.  I later would dub this group the “mummy panel”.

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Our Reporter In The Field: Writing For A Virtual Newspaper-Mackenzie Abbot Reporting...

The greatest thing about Second Life is that you can be who you want to be.  You can be over 7 foot tall with abs you could stop a train with, or a sex siren with massive.....potential, regardless of who you are or what you look like in the real world. 

You can live your dream, usually instantly, and without qualifications or long boring interviews.  My personal dream is to be a radio DJ; the closest I've got to that is DJ-ing in a club a few days a week.  But I've always secretly wanted to be a journalist.  So you can imagine my delight when I found out about the SL Enquirer.

Writing for a virtual newspaper might sound a bit silly to some people, and the more pedantic among you will say you're not actually writing for a newspaper, merely a blog with idea's above it station.  But, as most of the people here in Second Life know already, none of this is real.  The only thing that's real about Mackenzie Abbot, or you, gentle reader, is the person behind the avatar.  We all know that the reality is far from what our avatars lead people onto be.  I'm 7 foot tall, have blonde hair and a washboard stomach to die for.  In reality I'm 5 foot 10 inches tall with wild brown  hair and a belly that goes around corners before I do.  Ladies...?

So if you yearn to write for a virtual living, how do you go about it?

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SL Expert or SL Addict? Celebrating 8 Years in Second Life- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Entering Second Life in May of 2005 was nothing like it is today. Everywhere I looked, there were smut shops and escorts working every street corner.  Online relationships and drama were plenty while voice chat was nonexistent, letting many gender imposters get away with “catfishing” before the term became mainstream.

 Many avies were amateur strippers working the pole or shamelessly handing out lap dances for lindens used to save up for a small rental property to call home. Real estate was popular then, just as it is now, but there were more slum lords and greedy land barons that bought land at a low price, altered it and turned around and sold it for an obscene amount just for high profits. Land bots were also an annoyance that would do a sweep of land and buy up everything. It seemed like a scavenger invasion of griefers and Alts more than a grid of opportunity and creativity for decent professionals or those with artistic skills like it is today.

Freebie lots and small shops bombarded the grid and beta testers were just wrapping up. Banks, Casinos and Gambling were popular and noobies were everywhere!  There were also more Linden workers on the grid until many of their jobs were slashed.

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Lanai turns 8....

How does that song go? "Star Trekking across the universe", well In Lanai's case the across the metaverse.  Our intrepid leader migrated to SL from some other funny little virtual world or other .... (Not saying which one, because her mafia connections may object) 8 years ago today.

Lanai has had an incredible influence on many of us and has afforded us opportunities for which we will be eternally grateful.

Another Year

I’m wishing you another year
Of laughter, joy and fun,
Surprises, love and happiness,
And when your rezz day’s done,

I hope you feel deep in your heart,
As your rezz days come and go,
How very much you mean to us,
More than you can know.

By Joanna Fuchs (adapted)

Happy Rezz Day lovely lady, and many more.

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Making the Impossible Possible- Sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting…

Many people who have disabilities come to virtual environments to live out their dreams without limitations. Let me tell you about a RL organization that helps the disabled online.

Virtual Ability is a nonprofit corporation that is based in Colorado, U.S.A., in the Real Life realm. It was created for the purpose to assist those with handicaps and their loved ones, as well as those in the medical field, via online programs. Their virtual headquarters is located in Second Life. There is so much to do at this sim. Come with me as we explore each area and its corresponding activities of this place.

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Pocket Metaverse- The Ultimate Second Life app for Ipad and Iphone- Nehem Resident Reporting…

Often times, our busy real lives keep us from our second lives. But what if you could take second life anywhere? 

As we all know, mobile technology has really taken off in the last few years. We can do virtually anything from ordering a pizza, to making a bill payment online. Now that the tech world has advanced even further, gaming apps are also readily available. As an avid second life user with a busy real life, I needed a way to keep up with business clients, friends and other activities in second life. As I recently switched from android to Iphone, I was unsure of what I would find. I was thrilled to stumble upon an app called Pocket Metaverse. 

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Bodywear Jewelry: Interview with Kimber Carter – Tea Couturier Reporting…

We can say Fashion is a big part of our SL lives. What we wear signifies who we are and what message we are projecting about ourselves. However, clothes are not the only way to express one’s self. You can use bodywear jewelry to do this too.

What is bodywear jewelry, you ask?

Bodywear jewelry is big in Second Life© and there are quite a few designers out there who create it . However, to explain this jewelry in more depth I could not think of a better creator than Kimber Carter who herself creates one of the biggest range of Bodywear jewelry in SL and is also the owner of the famous CCD jewelry store in SL.

Interview with Ms Kimber Carter owner and creator of CCD and Bodywear Jewelry

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SL Torch Entertainment Guide: Catfishing in Second Life – Part 1: How the Catfishers Do It- Jessii Warrhol Reporting...

You have probably heard of the hit MTV show Catfish or watched the movie of the same name that inspired the show. According to the Urban Dictionary, Catfishing is “The phenomenon of internet predators that fabricate online identities and entire social circles to trick people into emotional/romantic relationships (over a long period of time)”.

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SLBR News: LL UPDATES ITS TERMS OF SERVICE FOR SL: MAJOR CHANCES FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGES?- Bill Kaye Reporting...

On May 7th, changes went into effect regarding Second Life’s Terms of Service (TOS).  Before logging in, residents were compelled to read and agree to the new TOS.

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Traveling in the Virtual World- Jessii Warrhol-Giano Reporting…

One of the great things about Second Life is that you can travel an visit many replicas of real life places and all from the comfort of your home! In fact you can plan entire vacations and holidays on your magical teleporting journeys. I took such a journey today and my first stop was New York City. 

While there are many sims which have a New York City theme, the one which I teleported in, featured the Upper West Side and SoHo districts of New York City.

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The State of Mesh Clothing in Second Life- Stareyes Galaxy Reporting…

     Mesh clothing has taken the grid by storm, since Linden Lab started allowing 
mesh uploads over a year ago. 

 As an apparent answer to their clothing woes, 
especially female shoppers have made it a necessity for designers to change 
over to mesh completely, or at least to open sections of mesh clothing in their 
stores. However, despite its seemingly great benefits, mesh does not completely 
solve all problems of traditional Second Life clothing.

 I wore my SLE Media Group tag to interview both customers and designers of mesh inworld.

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NOTICE: Lanai's 8th Rezzday party for May 9th has been Cancelled Until Further Notice.

BOOOOOOOOOO!

We are sorry to inform you that Lanai's 8th Rezzday Party scheduled for May 9th has been cancelled due to RL. 
It is being rescheduled for a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to your presence when the new date is released! Invitations to this event will be sent out in the SL Enquirer Media Group when they are available.


Thank you for understanding.

-The SL Enquirer

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The LuvSong Writer: A One-On-One with SL's Rising Star –Aaliyah Munro Reporting…

An accomplished artist with a wide vocal range and plenty of personality to boot, LuvSong Writer seeks to see his name in both virtual and real world lights. 

Swaying to the enchantingly melodic voice of LuvSong Writer, Hamilton Marshall in the real world, one can't help but to wonder why this genuine singer/songwriter hasn't graced the covers of magazines. Entranced, the slew of fans following him from venue to virtual venue finding themselves addicted not only to his vocal command, but his kind and humble presence.

 In an exclusive interview with SLE, we found ourselves also held captive by the talented artist's charm. 

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Simple Pleasures: Sailing in Second Life – Mackenzie Abbot Reporting

The term “sailing” is a bit of a misnomer, given that it encompasses everything to do with boats, regardless of whether they have sails or not. 

It's a little difficult to think about sailing as a whole, without thinking of millionaires in luxury yachts or retired folks in their narrow-boats.  But then again, there's the freedom of the high seas and the ability to speak like a pirate without getting taken away by men in white coats.  I have had a keen interest in sailing since a friend of mine invited me onto her friend’s boat.  We pointed the boat in the right direction and just kept going.  As soon as she let me have a go at being skipper, I was hooked.  I bought my boat the next day and never looked back.  So which boat should you buy?  Where do you moor the thing once you've bought it? How much does it cost a month?  I decided to find out.

Where Do I Start?

If your sailing knowledge equates to knowing who Popeye is, then you're not alone.  Nobody is born an expert at anything; we all need pointing in the right direction and, thankfully, there are yacht and boat clubs all over Second Life.  If you just want a boat you can jump into and get going with, there are freebie boats in the Marketplace and at Yacht clubs.  One such club is the Trade Winds Yacht Club (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dex/139/48/25). 

They have a few freebie boats for beginners as well as free clothes (including the absolutely necessary Captain's Hat).  However, if you want something a bit more flash than a 2 seater wooden dinghy, then you're going to need some lindens sailor!  However, depending on what you want, and where you look, you may not have to part with that much to a decent little craft.

What Boat Would Suit Me Best?

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Cinco De Mayo; What’s it all About? Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Cinco De Mayo is also known as El Dia de la Batalla de Pueble. It marks a day in history when the Mexican army celebrated it’s victory over France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco- Mexican War . It was a battle that lasted 6 years.  Since the defeat, the United States has adopted the holiday turning it onto a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. It is very popular where there are higher concentrations of the Mexican-American populations, like Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago. It is also observed in many cities across the states. In 2005, Congress issued a concurrent resolution to the President for appropriate ceremonies and activities. Celebrations on this day include festivals, dancing,  Mexican food, drinking and mariachi performances. In Second Life it is also observed by Many.

 I found a couple of places having activities for Cinco De Mayo so grab your camera and let's go party hopping. You will most likely meet new people, get involved in the festivities and have fun!

Check out whats going on this weekend!

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Sigma Upsilon Nu, SL Sorority – 2013 May Band Together for Lupus Events

Through out the year, and especially during the Month of May – National Lupus Awareness Month, the Sorors of Sigma Upsilon Nu continually commit their efforts to shed light on Lupus as a significant public health issue that requires national attention and action now. Our 2013 Fundraising goal is L$100,000.

All are invited to join us in our efforts support our efforts and attend our month long series of major events and ongoing activities.  All funds go to Lupus Foundation of America or LupusUK .

Major Events

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Non Profit Commons

Second Life is not all sex, music and fashion, there are those among us who are in SL to educate others and to do their bit for charity and to raise awareness for issues that plague us out in the big bad real world.

One such place is the Non Profit Commons, where a collection of really lovely people meet in SL to promote RL charitable programmes. The Nonprofit Commons in Second Life is sponsored by TechSoup Global and is a programme of Caravan Studios and the TechSoup Global Community & Social Media team.

A week or two back I paid a visit to the commons to see what it was all about.

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It is time to ascend

Not so long ago I interviewed the über talented Mantis Oh aka Cari Lekebusch and look what he has done now!  He has created Ascension which is a multimedia LEA sim.  This amazing sim opened on the 25^th April 2013.

It is described as “an ancient/futuristic landscape with surreal plants and hybrid insects, Ascension takes the visitor on a trip of sound, color and light.”

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Spotlight on Black House Cabaret; Adult Entertainment- Vapor Paragorn Reporting…

    Black house is a newly opened cabaret venue, where they claim to portray darker Side of burlesque. It was opened on February 22, 2013 with their first burlesque show.

It is located in an adult region featuring up beat music and burlesque events throughout the week. Upon entering the place you will land in middle of roadway surrounded by Gothic atmosphere. While walking towards the theater building you will find few vendors and ad boards on old rusted walls. On the ad boards you can advertise your own venue or other services. The main theater building is designed in an old fashioned 70's western structure. It has a mysterious feel. At the theater's entrance you will be welcomed by classic movies posters, feathered on gallery wall. They also have their DJ's and staff member’s posters outside main hall's entrance. In the front lobby you will find a surprising kinky showcase, with different kinds of adult content. That will give you a hint about the surprise factor in black house burlesque shows.

Black House Theater has two levels. At the ground level they have a big stage area surrounded by dance poles. There is a bar on one side and many fine dining in front and side of stage area for settling in and enjoying the show. There are dining tables and chairs on second level as well with a terrace view of stage area down below.

Black House Theater's whole interior is pleasantly dim, which gives it a cozy feel. They have fancy lighting effects and they design creative sets for each performance.  Performers act and dance to rocking musical tracks, dressed in specially designed costumes.

 If you are tired of regular clubs and theme events and you are more into the Adult scene then Black House cabaret is recommended for you. They claim to provide unique kinds of entertainment that you won't find elsewhere in SL.

 I talked to co-owner Shayia Resident to know more about this fascinating venue.

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SPRING 2013 WEDDING EXPO- Saturday, May 11th ~ Sunday, May 26th 2013

SPRING 2013 WEDDING EXPO 

 PURA VIDA WEDDING SERVICES

Saturday, May 11th ~ Sunday, May 26th 2013

TELEPORT NOW

Spring has arrived and love is truly in the air!  Join us for this delightful and informational expo showcasing some of the finest in Second Life designers who specialize in weddings featuring formal apparel, flowers, jewelry, invitations, photographers, make-up, and wedding services. Everything you could imagine to  make your special day a dream come true. Featuring the creativity of the following designers:

APPAREL & MORE!

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SLE Stats Report- We took a nice Leap in One Month! April 3-May 2, 2013

We are getting closer to the 20,000 Mark!

Great News for our Advertisers!

Last Month's Stats Report showed a little over 12,000 in traffic. This month's report increased by  2000 pageviews! Thank you all for your continued readership.

 If there is something you want to read about in SLE or someone you'd like us to interview, contact us at slenquirer@gmail.com 

Interested in Advertising with Us? Here are some options!

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Boxing in Second Life: It's a real knockout –Sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting…

 We live in a world where standards on genders exist. In one sport in SL, someone's sex doesn't matter. Scroll down to learn more about this refreshing activity. 

Warrior Instinct Nations, formerly known as Averlast, was opened in July 2007, by Karine Koba. Ms. Koba wanted an establishment that provided not only excellent boxing events and equipment to train with for this sport, but also a variety of activities outside Boxing. I will list some of the other pastimes this business offers in a bit. First allow me to tell you how to play in this business’s main competition: Boxing.

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Put a Little Sunshine in your Second Life At Sunshine’s Cove Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Sunshine has some very important qualities besides brightening your day. It warms the soul and keeps you in a good mood. In Second Life sunlight is controlled by you. It depends on your mood and the environment you set for exploring.

Let me take you on a tour of Sunshine’s Cove at Spirit Marina owned and operated by Pachy Artis and Bo Sharpshire. This is a sim where you will meet great people and have lots of things to do. You can take a stroll along the shop lined streets where you can find fashions from XTC Leather, Lulu and Fine Photography by The Skeleton key. Shop space is available for new and seasoned designers to showcase their collections. This sim has something for everyone.

Sunshine’s Cove also has complimentary freebies for guests. They include an assortment of complete avatars, skins, various shapes and clothing items for both men and women.  Wedding services are also available for those love birds looking for a place to tie the knot. Brides to be can pick out their dream wedding dress, bouquet, poses and decorations with the help of a consultant.

Are you a party animal? Check out the outdoor venue that plays great top 40’s hits, rock, pop and the wild and crazy 80’s. The sim is open daily from 2pm-8pm SLT and welcomes anyone, even mermaids that can explore the underwater hangout or blood thirsty Bloodline Vampires and their need to feed. For Zombie Slayers, there is a designated zone to grab a high powered rifle and blast away at the ghouls. Be sure to wear the HUD and gain stats on the body count you lay out in a flurry of gun blastin’.

Are you a Greedy Greedy addict? Grab some dice and get it rollin!  They got a game table just for you and your friend.

Explore the Sinners & Saints Diligo Prosapia Castle where Queens Vivienne Vesuvino, Aphrodite Pyrithea and King Memnotichlan and their clan members await fresh blood.

Did I mention Sunshine’s Cove is also home to the one and only Paramount Playhouse Burlesque Shows? Be sure to check them out for show times. You won’t be disappointed by their performances.

I recently met up with Pachy Artis to learn more about what inspired Sunshine’s Cove and upcoming events available.

Interview with Pachy Artis

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Second Life: What Keeps Us Coming Back For More? - Nehem Resident Reporting…

Second Life is full of activities, events, role play, and more. We often find that we just can’t get enough, but what keeps us so interested? 

Virtual life on the grid is a bustling blur of daily work for many. It can be both enjoyable and fulfilling, and you can achieve your greatest dreams. It is a place of freedom, where you can be your true self without the worries of what others may think.  For some, second life has an even deeper meaning.  Avatars keep coming back because of the connections, love, and even the ability to communicate with others due to the inability to get out in real life. 

I got to speak with some amazing people to find out just why second life means so much to them, and what keeps them coming back for more. I had them write their reasons in their own words. You can see the differences in culture not only in the answers, but in their writing style as well. 

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