BOSL Magazine- JUNE 2013 Issue on Virtual Stands Now

THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE JUNE 2013 ISSUE

● LINDEN LAB CEO TALKS TO BOSL! Mr. Rod Humble exclusive interview.

● DAKOTA NEUMANN IS BACK!

● SPRING FEVER WITH SL TOP MODEL Miss Beatrice Serendipity.

● PURE POISON!

● HAPPY BIRTHDAY SECOND LIFE – SL10B!

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SL Business Review- The Low Cost of High Fashion- Bill Kaye Reports...

Founded by an certified and highly decorated model and instructor, The Creative Loft gives aspiring models a taste of the industry, the opportunity the discuss fashion and invaluable tips for looking good before laying down loads of Lindens.  SLBR sat down with its owner, RedJess69 and the winners from her most recent event—The Dior Style Contest.

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SL Newser: Avatar Discrimination: A Club Gives Furs the Boot-Grease Coakes Reports....

While checking out a club that appears on the "A List" group, Grease Coakes got a rude reception from the host. He wasn't questioned about his language, behavior, or the clothes he had on. No, he was tossed out of the club because they didn't like his choice of avatar.

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Total Anarchy Across Second Life-Orchids Zenovka Reporting...

The word "Anarchy" comes from the ancient Greek anarchia, meaning "absence of a leader", "without rulers". There is anarchy now in second life and it comes in the form of  Total Anarchy with its *disclaimer*. 

“Total Anarchy is not your mamma's discount room.  We here @ Total Anarchy can-not wait to create chaos across SL.  Total Anarchy is a discount room you've never seen before.  It is DEFINITELY not for the weak @ heart.  If you tend to get butt hurt this isn't for you.  We are direct, truthful and completely non-politically correct.   You have been WARNED!  We will be bringing you the darker side of SL.  Things for: Goth, Cyberpunk, Tank Girl, Comic, Punk, Werewolf, Vampire, Alternative, Metal, Rockstar, & Biker. Anything chaotic.”

The creations promise to be interesting and are a brainchild of a mix of Julya Lykin, who is the outgoing “tomboy, sexpot with a dash of gothic” and Pixy Snook who is the 'bubble Goth cosmo freak'. It is rare to find a combination like that so varied and yet “twin –like” as Julya says so herself. The website is worth checking out and created with a lot of innovative thought and dark humor. I had a chance to find out more before it opens including the Flickr contest and take a sneak-peek at the discount room with a difference. Take it with a pinch of humour and unleash your rebelliously humourous side because that’s what it takes to fit into “total anarchy”.

Come to the dark side. We have cookies …..

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Second Life © Celebrates 10 Years of Creativity –Gates open June 16th!- Stareyes Galaxy Reporting…

Stareyes riding the pod

The summer of 2013 will be remembered as the 10^th anniversary of Second Life ©. The SL 10 B Community Celebration has been working discreetly behind the scenes to bring you the most astounding 22-sim fairground bursting with the creativity of avatars. Stareyes Galaxy had the privilege to preview the fairgrounds and talk with some of the personnel and exhibitors on the eve of the opening.

Arriving at the welcome area, I was expectant but also a bit hesitant, having already heard of the numerous exhibits to be seen at the SL 10 B CC fairgrounds. As I walked over to the nearest pod ride station, I quickly realized how little imagination I had had, as the sights started to unravel all around me. The pod rides are divided to the East and the West Exhibit tracks, and taking the ride, the visitor gets information on the exhibits located adjacent to the track. There is a HUD to control the speed of the pod, and you can get off anywhere you wish.

The sheer number of exhibits left me breathless, and soon I was experiencing “fairground frenzy”, only missing a stick of candy floss to tangle my hair in. The exhibits range from commercial to the artful, showing all aspects of SL creativity. Ethnic groups, charities, entertainment - all are represented for a good day’s family fun. The sims are “G”-rated, so I do advise discretion.

Yavanna Llanfair

I talked with the creator of the pods, Yavanna Llanfair, who said she does these as a service to the SL 10 B celebration. Her exhibit tells about the history of the pods, how they came about, and the basic principles of how they work. “This is the third SL  B I have run the pods. It’s a big responsibility, but I love that sort of responsibility – something I have to get right,” she told me at her exhibit. She doesn’t sell the pods that also run routes on mainland, but she does sell the scripts to make the pods run.

Interview with Yavanna Llanfair

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Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

June 16, 2013

In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s day an official holiday in the United States. It was only right to give dad his day since Mother’s Day had been around since 1908.

This holiday is a celebrated to honor fatherhood on the third Sunday in June.  Other countries around the world have also taken on this holiday too but the dates vary. For example, In Italy, Belgium and Bolivia, Father’s day is celebrated on March 19^th. In Romania it is observed on the second Sunday of May. In South Korea, both parents are celebrated with Parent’s Day on May 8^th. 

In Egypt, Syria and Lebanon, this day is celebrated June 21; the first day of Summer.

No matter where we are in the world and on what day, celebrating fathers has become a worldwide tradition. Without a Father, there would be no us, unless we are a miracle child created through Immaculate Conception.  Father’s aren’t only those that contributed to your creation, they don’t have to have a genetic connection to be considered a father, he can be the one that stepped up to the plate and took on the role of helping raise and mold you into the person you are today. So, whoever it is you consider to be dad, be sure to let him know how much you love and appreciate all he has done for you, maybe even apologize for all the headaches you gave him as you were growing up. The most important reason for this special day, is letting him know you care, not just on this day, but every day.

I'm a daddy's girl and ain't ashamed to say it proudly. One of the big questions for Father’s day is what do I get Dad? I usually come up with something good....I think.

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MadPea Art Festival- June 15-29th

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Salette/179/99/1516

This weekend is the first ever MadPea Art Festival. Starting June 15th – 29th. We will be showcasing 24 artists from around the grid in a cyber-city display. We have brought the cyber world to life MadPea style and brought these wonderful artists into it. Come see their fabulous art and be inspired by their creative talent.

Several kinds of art will be on display. Sculptures, paintings, immersive art, abstract some erotic’s just to name a few. Some of the artists that will be on display are;Solkide Auer, Giovanna Cerise, Safi Farspire, Fuschia Nightfire, ArtWolf  Eternal, Rhea Choral, Ginger Lorakeet , Yaiza Galicia, DavidWeiner Resident, Anrod Meads, Graham Collinson, Harter Fall, Rebeca Bashly, Fae Varriale,  Moeuhane Sandalwood, Daruma, Jessicabelmer, Kylie Sabra, AniWitt, Rag Randt, MadPeas, voidheart mistwalker, Morlita Quan, FirleFanz Roxley and Noke Yuitza.

During this two week art festival we will have lots of entertainment. Live performers, dance groups, singers and dj’s. 

Line up of Entertainment:

June 15

2 -3pm SLT

JordanReyne Deezul

4 -6pm SLT

DJ Helvetin

Madmike Burner

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Tune In to a Live Stream Broadcast by Luvers Island - June 15th

Listen to the shows at our website www.luversisland.com, on L.I.V. Stream during broadcasting times.

LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING

- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Kevin Thomas & Mike Carnell dual streaming

- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Rohb Elliott (Rock Doghouse) Live Performing

Or Directly on SecondLife at Pinkwater :
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pinkwater/157/149/46

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Review: A Look At One Shell Shocked Company For Shell Shocked Sims – Margie Zeplin Reporting…

    When one first hears the term Second Life Military Community, or SLMC, they may think of an in world Second Life group that revolves around real life military veterans. This is where the name might be misleading for some. Although there are real life military veterans within the SLMC, the community itself has nothing to do with real military affairs. In actuality, it's far more civilian and gamer friendly.

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One of Second Life’s Top Performer and Entertainer Mr. Joaquin Gustav - Tea Couturier reporting…

Music in Second Life© is a must and what better way than to un-wind down a busy day or week by either going to a club to listen to a DJ or by going to a live event to listen to a performer sing and perform. However, have you ever wanted to know more about the artist behind the mic to find out how they became a performer and how you can begin performing in Second life, if this is a dream of yours?

Meet Joaquin Gustav

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Virtual World Culture:One Place Makes Different Dreams - sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting…

Everything has a beginning, but no two journeys are the same. Here you will meet five  people who discovered different paths after finding Second Life©.
   

There are many different ideas on how the world was created. While it might be good for one of these theories to be proven as a fact, it’s one less thing for people to disagree on.  If we all agreed on and did everything the exact same way as everybody else, wouldn’t that get boring? While some experiences people have can cause them to get hurt, it’s the lessons that they learn from them and those can help not only themselves, but others as well. I would like to introduce you to five people who all came into Second Life in similar ways, but the paths that they walked once there are all different. 

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Celebrating Second Life’s 10th Birthday-June 16th- June 29th- Jessi2009 Warrol Reporting…

On June 23, 2013, Second Life turns 10 years old and there are many fun an exciting birthday celebrations and special items available you to celebrate! 

To get into the spirit of things, Linden Labs, has created special mesh tshirts, old styled tshirts, and a birthday hat. Often for special celebrations, Linden Labs will create a special Linden bear. This year they took the Linden bear concept a bit further and have created a birthday bear avatar, so you can really get into the mood of celebrating. And what is a birthday celebration without a birthday cake? A special Linden Labs created birthday cake is also available for you! All of these items are free of charge and you can find them in the special marketplace category.

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Sunshine Cove Summer Season Rock Concert- June 14th @ 6pm SLT- Fleetwood Mac Fans Wanted!

Sunshine's Cove is a sultry, friendly, clothing optional beach club, located at beautiful Spirit Marina. Our staff holds some of the best DJ's from around the grid. Make sure to bring your requests.

Join us  this summer season as Sunshine's Cove hosts a series of Rock Concerts!

• June 14th @6:00 pm SLT - Fleetwood Mac

Mark Your Calendars for July 3rd @ 6:00 pm SLT - Journey

TELEPORT NOW

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sunshines.Cove

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Avatars, Dirrogates, AR, and “Memories With Maya”-A Book Review and Commentary by Allen Eppenberger

I ZOOMED IN AS SHE approached the steps of the bridge, taking voyeuristic pleasure in seeing her pixelated cleavage fill the screen. What was it about those electronic dots that had the power to turn people on? There was nothing real in them, but that never stopped millions of people every day, male and female, from deriving sexual gratification by interacting with those points of light. It must all be down to our perception of reality.

Dsouza, Clyde (2013-02-27). Memories With Maya.  . Kindle Edition.

The first paragraph of chapter one from the book is something we’ve all asked ourselves as residents of Second Life.  What is the pleasure we derive from either socializing or wandering aimlessly in exploring a sim that’s new to us?

           

            I became aware of Mr. DeSouza while following commentary in an Augmented Reality group I follow on LinkedIn.com.  His summary page reads:  Clyde DeSouza works behind the scenes with leading Stereographers and professionals in the film making and Broadcast TV industry. His work also includes advising Government and educational institutions in the creation of collaborative environments and advanced media labs to further the knowledge capital of a country.

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VMS News: New VMS Performer Calendar Section Provides a List of SL Entertainer Schedules!

We at VMS decided to make this page available to all of our readers in order to help them locate when and where their favorite performers (and maybe find some new ones)  will be performing in-world without all the fuss and muss of searching in events or for a performers profile to find a link...
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INTERNET LAWS: What is the UK Instragram Act? Can Laws like this Affect Other Social Media Images?- Orchids Zenovka Reporting…

Pandora’s Box   of sorts was opened by the United Kingdom in the form of the “Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act” receiving Royal Assent for consideration as a law. Andrew Orlowski, Executive Editor of the “Register”, a British technology news and opinion website, dubbed it as the “Instagram Act“, and entitled it with the phrase, “all your pics belong to everyone now”. 

The clause raising hackles is the “Orphan Works and Extended Collective Licensing Clause 77”, which basically allows granting of licenses for orphaned works allowing any act  with them that would otherwise be restricted by copyright and require the consent of the missing owner. The jury is out on the definition of orphaned work which the act describes as – content who’s “owner of copyright in it has not been found after a diligent search made in accordance with the regulations.”  The publisher can obtain a non–exclusive license in respect of a work if after a "diligent search" they can demonstrate to an independent body that the owner cannot be traced. A fee would then be payable which would be used to reimburse the owner if they later made a claim. But as they say, the devil is in the details. Let’s review the article of the now famous “Instagram Act” and its implications on social media including second life and a rethink whether this is a Shakespearean “Much Ado About Nothing” or is there true merit to the vociferous opposition.

A look at the Act

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The Red Light Districts of Second Life-Sex in the Virtual World –Nomad Aries Reporting…

Often in Second Life©  when people enter the virtual world, they meet people, connect with them in a relationship of some sort and want to express their emotions and feelings towards their significant other in some way.  Being a visual media, this would involve avies being able to virtually engage in sexual behavior with each other. For their own personal reasons, some people do not wish to enter into a relationship although they seek to act out their sexual preferences in a relatively safe environment where the risks involved are much lower than in the real world. Sex in Second Life is viewed by most of us as the ultimate standard of safe sex.

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Real life Charities in Second life- Tea Couturier Reporting…

In second life we assume it’s all about shopping, meeting up with friends or making new friends and going out to clubs or attending live acts. However, there is a more serious side to second life a side which we probably as “second life citizens” do not focus on or talk about as much as we should. What is it I hear you ask? Charities in .second life.

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Tune In to a Live Stream Broadcast by Luvers Island - June 12th

Listen to the shows at our website www.luversisland.com, on L.I.V. Stream during broadcasting times.

LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING

- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Tom2.0 Live Performing

- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Coffee Jaworower Live Performing

Or Directly on SecondLife at Pinkwater :
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pinkwater/157/149/46

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Spotlight on ROMANCE COUTURE; A New Elegant and Classy Collection in Second Life©- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

The Fashion Industry in Second Life is on a constant high. If it wasn’t for designers dressing us up, we’d either be left to our own devices of making our own clothes (which can prove disastrous), or walking around with all our business half hanging out like a bunch of cave people. The fact is clothing helps define our styles and personalities. What you wear can tell a lot about you. For example, if you walk around Second Life in scantily clad attire, one might assume you were a streetwalker making lindens up and down that pole. If you are dressed in business attire, one may think you’re a big ballah', high rollin' in the Lindens.  Meet fashion somewhere in the middle and you create a style just your own. It can be an ensemble created by a mixture of designers or you found that one who really knows what you like. Whatever the case may be when it comes to fashion, work it because you own it and remember there is always room for something new.

Speaking of New, Romance Couture is a new store on the Second Life scene with high fashion designed by Eleseren Brianna. You may or may not have heard of her, it all depends if you have been to Inworldz. *Gasp* yes, I mentioned another virtual world but I am no traitor in the least. I’m celebrating the fact that such great talent and eye for design has decided to come back and bring her collection with her to Second Life. I had the pleasure of interviewing Eles and learning more about her and her collection. Be sure to welcome her back to Second Life by stopping by her store and even picking up an item or two. If you are anything like me and into shiny new things, you will leave with a handful of bags and a smile.

Interview with Eleseren Brianna

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Museum Island; Shadows and Reflections of our Cultural Legacy - Glossom Resident Reporting

Have you ever been chased by your own shadow while walking the streets of Second life? Have you ever seen your own reflection mirrored in a window?

In a world where all the content is created by its residents, seeing the reflection of our minds and souls mirrored in many little things is easier than it seems at first glance. Join us and embark on a timeless journey where creativity reigns. 

Although it is virtually impossible to find shadows and reflections in this 3D reality where mirrors are purely decorative and shadows are no more than modeled prims, Second life is a giant mirror that reflects a borderless world of imagination, creativity, emotion and above all, that reflects an abundance of different expressions of cultural heritage.

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Going Furry in Second Life – Stareyes Galaxy Reporting

Among human avatars in Second Life ©, there roam creatures that have a varying degree of features that refer to other, usually mammalian species. 

These range from some having “neko” ears and tails to those decked to full “furry” animal avatars. Whereas these creatures express a great amount of creativity in their appearance and demeanor, they are quite often shunned in clubs and entertainment venues. What is so offensive and deprecating in furries that makes sim owners ban them? What is it that makes furries tick? Stareyes Galaxy donned her cow fursona and went out to find out more about the furry lifestyle.

Despite having had my cow avatar for several years, I had not really been privy to the lifestyle of furries, and often was wondering why on earth one would want to go traipsing about the meadows of SL as a plump but admittedly very sexy bovine character. I contacted the “Furry Dating” group, with over 700 members, to get the first leads. After having been solicited to “yiff” a few times, I was eventually directed to the USF sim (United Space Force Nation) where I found Kiara and Charlie to set me right. USF is one of the largest furry communities in Second Life, and they host an annual AGRA (Anti-Gravity Racing Association) race as well as other competitions.

Interview with Furries

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Spotlight on Pure Shot Photography: Discount for the first 20 SLE Readers until June 16th!- MysticScottie Xenno Reporting...

As an aspiring photographer today. I have had the honor to interview the owner of a very successful photography studio, Tamara Artis AKA Pookey owner of Pure Shot Photography, also known as PSP

Interview with Tamara Artis aka Pookey

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Culture: Adventures of Snake Part 1-Ccoursey Resident Reporting…

                I stepped into Second Life ignorant of everything going on.  A man jumped into my box offering to help me.  He led me around the freebie place taking me where they had avatar’s shapes and skins.  He proceeded to tell me how to take my clothes off.  To someone that had never been on a computer game let alone one as complicated as SL it was slow going.  Then he started trying to talk me out of my password…  Okay, I am not a genius, but it is basic common sense to not give out your password.  He started Caps Locking in my pm and in open calling me an idiot and demanding my password.  ‘Would you like some help?’ appeared.  This big, scary looking guy was standing there to the side of the side of the Texan.  ‘Yes, yes I would.’  And so I met Snake.

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ROMANCE COUTURE Grand Store Opening Event - Sunday June 9th 12-4 SLT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Romance Couture is moving from Inworldz to SL, and bringing its stunning range of high quality ladies' formal wear, cocktail wear, shoes, jewelry and accessories.

Sunday June 9th, 201312pm SLT-4:00pm SLT

Live Music performances by

  Subtlety Dalglish 12:00pm slt

 Jonas Lunasea 1:00pm slt

Ganjo Mokeev 2:00pm slt

  Maxx Sabretooth 3:00pm slt

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