Grand opening of the New Art Exhibition from Trinity Yazimoto, “Fragments", on the October 19th at 12 pm SLT

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Petit Chat Art Gallery  is proud to present you a new exhibition from Trinity Yazimoto : Fragments.

As she’s not the kind to reveal herself easily, she gives all along her artworks fragments of her soul, which came as pieces of a puzzle. Of course, she won’t give all the pieces but from what you will see in this new exhibition you will be able to meet some parts of her personality.

Fragments is divided in 2 sections : “reflections of a movie” and “other fragments”.

The new exhibition also inaugurates the new art gallery in Moumou’s Square.

Set under a beautiful south french landscape (created by Trixxie Nitely), the underground gallery hopes it will please your eyes.

REFLECTION OF A MOVIE :

When she went to university, Trinity Yazimoto decided to study Cinema. She followed this path for some years till she got a Master in Cinema Studies.

Among all the classes she could get, what fascinated her the most was the History of the cinema. She discovered then some treasures almost forgotten by the public nowadays.

With this series of artworks she wanted to pay homage to this rich artistic heritage reminding  her of  movies she really loves.

At the same time, since she got now (thanks to her new PC) the ability to see shadows and materials, she decided to create also something we miss in SL : reflections in mirrors or glasses.

The series includes 9 artworks bringing up 8 movies.

OTHER FRAGMENTS :

Trinity  will easily talk about what she does, what she likes or dislike, what she wants or doesn’t want, but when it comes to talk about her feelings and her inner side, she will barely say something.

As a way to protect herself she doesn’t use to reveal a lot of her deep personality.

She will willingly joke about her twisted mind or the fact she’s often said “bizarre”, but she will barely talk about her own history which built who she is today.

She thinks these things remain with her and in the past and she usually prefer let people guess or interpreted as they wish.

However, she often feels the need to reveal things, but as she can’t do by just saying, she uses her artworks to instill some fragments of her soul, leaving the choice to the other peoples to guess or not guess and even to give another meaning to her pics. She wishes to add some words for each pic on a notecard, but she doesn’t really say a lot for the same purpose.

It is also for this reason that she chose to use photoshop rather than doing pure photographs, as she feels she can add more of her inner side through the post processing she applies to her pics.

THE NEW GALLERY :

Petit Chat Argallery  opened in July 2013 in the beautiful Haddath Cove, on a parcel complimentary lent by Nati Jashan.

The building was an impressive Steampunk tower and artworks were displayed inside and downstairs in the yard.

Trinity wanted to bring her gallery close to Moumou’s Square, her public garden, where her fashion store is.

Recently she got the opportunity to buy a piece of land just next door  and she asked her favorite and talented landscaper, Trixxie Nitely to decorate the land for her again.

After long days of intensive work, Trix delivered the result of her efforts : a beautiful south french landscape.

On a hill stands a ruin surrounded by grapevines trellis. Two garden homes offer a peaceful spot to relax, and behind the ruins, some tables propose refreshments for the visitors under a big tree. Of course, as it is south France decor, cicadas give a permanent concert of their best tunes.

Down the hill, a beautiful pond will welcome visitors in a beautiful and rustic landscape.

A bridge will lead them to the main part of Moumou’s square and further to Petit Chat mainstore.

One reaches the art gallery by using the ladder located at the feet of the ruins.

Once underground, you will discover Trinity Yazimoto’s artwork displayed in old and rusted building.

Even if it looks messy, Trinity took a lot of care that every visitor feel comfortable while visiting.

On the back side of the gallery a projector shows the artworks on a pile of boxes.

 All spots are set to public and are free to visit.

Slurl to the gallery : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tuvuca%20Bay/29/167/22

Trinity’s Flikr Album “Fragments” : https://www.flickr.com/photos/trinityyazimoto/sets/72157645680627879/

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NOW on the Grid: The Fill in the Blanks Hunt

FILL IN THE BLANKS HUNT

Sept. 28 - Oct. 26

Hunt Gifts: $2L ea.

Starting point for the hunt is Earth's.
Visit now!

Preview of gifts :: Photographs by Daian Resident

Hunt item for sale @ Nocturnal Couture

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2014 Second Life Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair Registration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Registration for the 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo & Winter Breedable’s Fair is now open!  The following link is the registration page for the 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo: http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/shop-registration/.  To register for the 2014 Winter Breedables Fair, please visit the following link: http://slbreedables.com/shop-registration/.  Both the expo and fair have a variety of merchant and non merchant sponsorships. You can view these sponsorships at the following link:  http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/expo-sponsors/

The fourth annual Second Life Christmas Expo & Winter Breedable's Fair will be held on December 4 to 15, 2014 and is a mega event that raises funds for Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL). 100% of registration fees, sponsorship fees, kiosk donations, hunt, raffle, auction, and vendor donation items are paid to Relay For Life of Second Life. Relay For Life of Second Life is part of the American Cancer Society and is a virtual version of the real life Relay For Life. You can find more information about RFL of SL here:  http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/ .

The 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo and Winter Breedable Fair will consist of both holiday and non holiday items from some of the best creators and designers in Second Life, spread across 8 sims! The Winter Breedable Fair will feature a special one of a kind (OOAK) breedables auction. Both the Expo and Fair will feature special events, including live performances, djs, the Holiday of Hope Ball, Hunt For the Bells, Naughty Or Nice, a Christmas Tree Lot, Ornament Auctions, and of course photos with Santa!

The 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo and Winter Breedable Fair  Coordinator will be Dawnbeam Dreamscape. Jessii2009 Warrhol will be the 2014 Second Life Christmas Expo & Winter Breedables Fair Co-Coordinator.

About Relay For Life of Second Life:

Relay For Life of Second Life is an annual activity that takes place in Second Life in July each year.  Volunteers form or join teams to have fun while fundraising and raising awareness from mid-March through mid-July. In July teams build campsites and walk a track, just like a Real World Relay.  Since 2005, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $2.25 million USD for the American Cancer Society. In 2013, Relay For Life of Second Life has raised over $390,000 for the American Cancer Society.  Relay For Life has become an international movement in RL and SL.  In 2011 participants from over 80 countries took part in Relay For Life of Second Life.

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For More Information:

http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

http://slbreedables.com/

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org

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The Drax Files: World Makers [Episode 23: loz Hyde]

The Drax Files: World Makers - episode 23

Although 3D designer loz Hyde has a creative day job - he is getting paid to breathe digital life into Hollywood blockbusters such as Terminator and Guardians of the Galaxy - the user-created universe of Second Life holds a special place in his heart: "People have tried to analyze why SL is so successful and yes, the environments are beautiful, but I am more touched by the people!"

Among his many contributions to the community of colorful avatars is the now iconic "Arcade" building, which is inspired by the Brighton Pier in loz' native England. The Arcade in SL serves as a beloved destination for many residents during the Gacha series of events. 

loz Hyde runs the "Meshworx" store in Second Life, where he sells his unique furniture and buildings to a global userbase. 

Most "Meshworx" designs feature aspects that originate by loz' real life surroundings in California but in a rather subtle way: loz often goes out to photograph surfaces, materials, mechanical objects as well as details in nature that tell a story.

He then manipulates and layers these images to create dense textures, which he subsequently applies to his virtual designs.

"I promote Second Life like you would not believe" he explains, by showing off snapshots on his mobile phone to colleagues in the VFX community in Hollywood. 

"In SL you can do whatever you want and that is the empowering thing. If more people knew that, more people would use it!"

More info about loz's work at https://www.flickr.com/photos/8424258...

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Avatar Social Network Now on Smartphone and Tablet!

Avatar Social Network (ASN) https://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com is not just the most popular social website for avatars and online gamers but it is also the only website for this audience that offers convenient mobile access.

This way you can use ASN with a mobile device such as smartphone or tablet pc, the system will recognize the source and your browser will be automatically redirected to the mobile version of the wesbite for an easier access and navigation.

If you have Android OS then you can just download and install it to your phone and use the website with that. You can find that app right here:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avatarsocialnetwork.app or just search for Avatar Social Network in the Google app store on your phone.

Avatar Social Network's iOS app is coming soon as well until then using the iPhone's or iPad's browser will give you can easy access to the website's mobile version made specifically for your device.

Keep in touch conveniently with your virtual friends on the go, wherever you are.

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Behind the Scenes with Trinity Ermintrood- Debby Sharma Reporting...

Photograph Credits: Larinda Ravenheart (Peachy)

2014 SL’ Got Talent Winner, Trinity Ermintrood (Bubbles) started as a little girl singing for her friends on hay bale trailers to the one with a nightingale’s voice at the talent show.  At 30, she has an electric taste in music in almost everything with a deep love for rock and country. She has been a karaoke host and Dj for over 9 years in real life. She has been singing in Second Life over the past year and has already got her hands full with requests for Live Performances. One can book her by instant messages or notecard in world or through other communication channels. Her schedule can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/Bubbles-Schedule 

Debby Sharma: Please tell us something about yourself. And how did Second Life singing happen? Would you like to explore other virtual worlds too as your singing career?

Trinity Ermintrood: Well, I've been a singer my whole life. I grew up on a farm, and I used to use the hay bale trailers as a stage when I was a kid and perform to all my friends. Laughs. I've always loved performing in front of people.

Well, I used to record songs on to my PC at home, with a pretty bad PC headset and some free software *laughs*. I started DJing in SL a few years ago and every now and then, I would play some of my recordings to people. I would be told all the time that I should perform in SL, but I never had the equipment I needed to make that happen. Until a very kind friend was adamant that I needed to be heard and funded the equipment for me. I was just Djing a while back at a venue who had live performers and they were willing to let a noob like me sing there, to start me out.  And the rest kind of went from there really.

InWorldz has been mentioned to me a few times, but to be honest, I am so busy here in SL that I wouldn't have time to sing elsewhere, especially with my studying too. Plus SL is where all my "fans" and supporters are. This is where I started and I'm pretty sure this is where I will stay.

Debby Sharma: How did you come to know about SL' Got talent? And how was your experience there? How have the days followed after you were announced as the winner?

Trinity Ermintrood: I actually sing at a club owned by one of the judges from the auditions. She wasn't one of the main judges only for the audition stage, but she mentioned it to me and told me I should audition for it. I loved the whole experience, it was fantastic. Although it was tough for me as all the rounds were at 7/8pm SLT which is 3/4am for me and my neighbours certainly didn't appreciate me singing at that hour *laughs*. I never in a million years thought I would win though. I was stunned to even make it through each round. I was in total shock when they announced me as the winner!

Hectic, *laughs*. It was all very surreal. I had people IMing me non-stop to congratulate me. I still couldn't quite believe I had won. And I was inundated with requests for bookings, which is fantastic.

Photograph Credits: Trinity Ermintrood

Debby Sharma: What do you think about Live Performances vs Djing in Second Life?

Trinity Ermintrood: It's a whole different kettle of fish to be honest. I love DJing, because it is my lifelong love affair with music. I love playing good songs and people to appreciate them. I love getting requests and learning new music that I may not have heard before, discovering new songs and bands etc. But I truly love singing also. It's what I love to do. I've always used music to express my emotions and such, and I can do that much more through singing a song myself than just playing it. I love the compliments I get when I'm singing *tries not to let head swell*. And I really enjoy the loyalty some people have to their favorite singers. I never saw that much when i was DJing. I had a few followers, but not like I do with singing. Although singing can be a lot tougher than DJing, because if you're feeling a little off color, or not having a good day, you still need to try and belt out those songs and hit those high notes etc. Whereas with DJing, you can always play good music no matter how you feel!

Debby Sharma: What are your favorite genres of music? Do you have any recordings that people may hear you outside Second Life, like on YouTube etc.? Is there any song that you love to sing and which also defines you?

Trinity Ermintrood: Rock and Country, for sure. Although I love literally every kind of music, from dance music to classical, show tunes to hard rock, Blues, Jazz, Soul and Funk, literally everything.

Yes I have a few videos on YouTube. Although, they are very old and I was half drunk, doing karaoke and one pretty bad recording of my final encore song at a small gig I did. I also have a Sound Cloud page with many of my recordings on, that is updated regularly. It's Trinity-Bubbles Richards http://soundcloud.com/trinity-bubbles-richards

There are many songs I love to sing; many "old faithfuls" that I will always love. But I think, with my life right now, the one prominent song to me, that I love to sing and that defines me as I am at the moment, is Eva Cassidy's Songbird (originally by Fleetwood Mac). All because of my partner, he calls me his songbird, and I sing that to him. He also proposed in the middle of one of my performances, whilst making me sing that song. My world revolves around him and my music right now, and that song, combines the 2 and defines me pretty well at this point in my life.

Photograph Credits: Trinity Ermintrood

Debby Sharma: Would you like to sing at any charity concerts, if given an opportunity?

Trinity Ermintrood: Yes absolutely! I have done concerts for SU2C and Feed a Smile in the past and would love to be part of something like that again.

Debby Sharma: If someone wants to follow your path, what would you advice? Your passion for singing, makes it sound so easy and simple, is singing really easy in SL?

Trinity Ermintrood: Enjoy it!!! When I first started, I was so nervous all the time. And it definitely showed through in my gigs. I was always so worried about everything. I have recorded every single one of my gigs from the very first and the difference between the first one and my recent ones is huge. Once I learned to just relax and enjoy it, I found I was much better at what I do and people definitely enjoyed my performances more!

It can be. It obviously requires some technical knowledge, and I was lucky enough to go to Music College and I am also doing a computing/engineering degree so I know my way around technology. And I was also lucky enough to have some good friends who offered great advice when I first started out. It's a lot easier if you have a set routine before your gigs. As in, give yourself a certain amount of time to prepare and choose songs etc. But other than that, it is easy. Especially if it's something you love to do. Again, enjoy it! And it all comes as second nature. I know for sure that my singing career would not be what it is without the support of my partner and my best friend Becks as well as my good friend Hardy. They have all been absolutely amazing. And I couldn't have made it through SL's got Talent without their support either and their belief in me.

Debby Sharma: Would you like to say anything to your listeners?

Trinity Ermintrood: Just a huge thank you for all their on-going support. I know I have some very loyal fans out there and it most certainly is appreciated. I wouldn't be where I am today without them, and they all mean a lot to me. So Thank You to everyone who has stuck by me, encouraged me, believed and had faith in me and who has supported me throughout my whole singing career in SL!

Second Life: Bubbles (Trinity Ermintrood)

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TrinityBubbles

Email: trinitysky@gmail.com

Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/trinity-bubbles-richards

For contest details visit the official website http://www.slgottalent.com

For cover article of the event visit http://www.slenquirer.com/2014/09/for-immediate-release-bubbles-wins-2014.html

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Center Ground Group Presents “The Sunday Best Series”- Sundays in October

Set your viewers to Midnight

The Center Ground Business District proudly welcomes the lovely and talented DJ JaaJaa Marie, back to the newly renovated Center Ground Club.

Known throughout the grid as one of the best on the ones and twos, join JaaJaa each Sunday night in October at 9:30 PM SLT as she puts together some of the best music of our lives.

Dress to impress. Those who are inclined may, wear their best costumes, since this is the month of Halloween.

More to be announced

Be sure to visit the stores of the Center Ground Business District

As always “Don’t forget those dancing shoes”

Club Center Ground http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Han%20Loso/128/43/66

About Center Ground Group: Originally started by 4 environmentally focused leaders to discuss and promote true sustainable modeling, and preserve their ideas and dreams in the SL metaverse, now expanded to include arts and cultural interest

SL Group

Center Ground

                                                                       

If you would like more information on this topic IM Luchenpur Darwin inworld or e-mail Purnell_L@MartinPurnell.com

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SuperModel Fashion City 2014 Grand Final- October 13th at 12:30pm SLT

"SuperModel Fashion City 2014" Grand Final on October 13th at 12:30 pm SLT.
Four finalists will compete for first place and the title.
Rich rewards, exciting evening. You can not miss this opportunity.
The event is open to the public.

Ford Models NYC by CATWALK ACADEMY Fashion District

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Principessa/29/154/4046

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The Genetic Journey of Max Chatnoir- Bimala Tagore Reporting

  

Legend: Max Chatnoir and molecules background  

I had the pleasure of interviewing Max Chatnoir, a distinguished Professor of Biology in Texas Wesleyan. She is the “deity” responsible for the creation of the world Genome Island. The build is dedicated to the study of genetics. The island was designed to support genetics classes for university undergraduates studying biology, but anybody interested in science is welcome to participate.

Visitors have access to highly experienced author information, interactive microscopes,  a giant cell model, virtual experiments and variety of topics about inheritance. You will observe methodological objects related to Mendel's life and work and vast information in note cards about genetic information.

Max has made presentations about Genome Island and its use for teaching genetics at conferences sponsored by VWBPE (Virtual Worlds Best Practice in Education) Educause and the Texas Blackboard Users Group.   In Second Life she presented the opportunity to build virtual laboratories in which on line students could perform experiments and data analysis.

In this interview, Max Chatnoir shares with us her valuable experience as a teacher in a virtual classroom and interactive 3D laboratory with relevant information provided.   Although we discussed some of these topics, I would not regard them as special interests of mine, nor do I have any particular expertise in them.  I think it is simplest just to cut this statement. 

Bimala Tagore: More than five years have passed after you decided to create Genome Island. How do you evaluate your project?

Max Chatnoir: I think that virtual worlds like this one are a wonderful place for learning.  You have the advantage of personal contact with another thinking human, via the avatars, but you don't have to be physically in the same place. They can ask whatever questions they have and if I'm not here, they can just IM me, and they'll get an answer the next time I come in. it's a nice combination of personal interaction with the convenience of working online. I wish I could use it for the majors, but they have to actually work with real equipment and organisms if they are going to be scientists. It's my favorite place to teach general education courses. Science for non-majors. The students also seem to find it interesting. I teach my nonmajors course here every fall and sometimes, if we have a bad weather day, I may bring the majors in for a substitute lab. We did a three-point-test cross here once when the flies didn't come in.

Bimala Tagore: The hard path is easier when you strive to learn. I have attained some insight about cell and study of genetics in Genome Island, interactive laboratory environment. What is it about science that interests you the most?

Max Chatnoir: What interests me most is that there is always something new and interesting happening. A new genome gets sequenced, or a new gene is discovered. I always point out to the research students, that no matter what their basic project is, they are doing some kind of genetic analysis. I think one of the exciting areas of contemporary genetics is bioinformatics, which is why I have several bioinformatics activities up on the Bioinformatics platform. Comparing genomes and comparing similar genes in different species. We know that our genes didn't originate with us, but we usually don't stop to think that most of them didn't originate with us as a species.  Our genes are older than we are. A lot of bioinformatics has to do with constructing and studying the information provided in DNA and protein databases. Every time a new genome is sequenced, the information goes into those databases. To learn about what makes us, it's helpful to see what we do and don't share with other species.

Bimala Tagore: Impressive application of biological information. Does genes determine the way of how we could react to our world and even how our mind could interpret the existence?

Max Chatnoir: I do think that genes have something to do with how we experience the world and react to it. Genes encode hormones and receptors and neurotransmitters and their receptors and a lot of molecules relevant to behavior. But it's not all genetics. Experience counts too in my opinion. For example, my sister and I didn't really grow up together because she is much younger.  I was finishing college before she started high school. But it's amazing how similar our preferences are. We order the same thing in restaurants and like the same kinds of fragrances, even though we spend very little time together- Got to be some genetics in there.

The great thing about the human mind is that we don't just behave thoughtlessly, but that is overlaid on what is sometimes called the lizard brain. And I'm not a behavioral geneticist, so I'm not speaking as an expert here. But our minds are a whole additional informational layer laid over our basic biology. It's like a separate genetic code that is better developed in us than in anything else.

Bimala Tagore: Plenty of interesting subjects. Some scientists and doctors have devoted their entire lives with the study of life and living organisms. You have the “Abbey” and “Gardens” on your “sim”.  It is a tribute to Augustinian abbot Gregor Mendel. Why is it so important to become acquainted with Mendel?

Max Chatnoir: Mendel was the first person to articulate the "rules of inheritance" for sexually reproducing species. The amazing thing was that he had no idea what a gene might be. He just followed the inheritance patterns. The name "gene" wasn't even in use in his time.  He just called them "elements." Other people had done crosses similar to those Mendel did, but he was the first to offer an interpretation. Each parent provided an "element" for each of their traits. And that the offspring got one from each parent. For Mendel's traits, one of the two parental traits was always dominant to the other (but that isn't always the case);  that the parental elements sorted into the gametes at random and with equal probability. He did the mathematical analysis, and probably nobody could follow his argument at the time he first presented it. Yes, doing the mathematical analysis was unusual for biology. Although William Harvey had done something similar to prove that the blood HAD to be circulating. It couldn't just be made and destroyed all the time -- there was too much of it moving around. But most of biology was natural history.  Like Darwin was doing collection, describing, classifying. If Darwin and Mendel could have got together, they would have been a Force! But they didn't. However, they were roughly contemporary.

Bimala Tagore: Your explanation about Mendel’s positions as founder of genetics is pretty relevant. On the other hand, leading this interview toward ethics aspects, there are numerous thorny sides of genetic research that may lead to ethical and social quandaries. Gene therapy could lead to a dark side. What is your opinion in this respect?

Max Chatnoir: Sure it could. Imagine if we did start making "designer babies. Think of the social inequity, even assuming that all of the biology worked as we anticipated? And it won't. Do we really know enough about ourselves to design whatever we might think an ideal human is?

We can discover a lot about fruit fly behavior, because we don't agonize over the death of a fruit fly, but we can't do that with humans. So we have to depend on the "accidental experiments" of nature. And I'm not sure that even that is very nice.

Bimala Tagore: Regrettably, polemics about ethics are crucial. For this reason, genetics research information should always be open to frank human dialogue and Genome Island can communicate to non-expert too.

Max Chatnoir: I think that it can help with what the average citizen needs to understand about science and scientific thinking. Everybody doesn't need to know how to run a centrifuge, but everybody should be able to understand a scientific argument.

Bimala Tagore: I really appreciate the opportunity for this stimulating interview. Thank you very much.

Max Chatnoir: My pleasure

More information:

Visit Genome Island: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Genome/121/145/53

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Fresh Style from Passion for Fashion- New Round Starts October 1, 2014

Some of the best designers from across the grid have come together to offer you great prices for some of the hottest fashion designers in Second Life(c). 

Browse a selection of items for 99L or less and exclusive attire for 150L and under!  Some of the designer styles you will find come from VG Shoes, GlamDammit Jewelry, WOW Skins, Aura Blue, Mute, D.O.R.K, JK Style and many more.

Start shopping now!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Discovery/196/194/28

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Advertising Forecast: SLE Stats for September 1-October 1 2014

Latest report 6:11 am slt 10-1-14

We are glad to report an increase in readership by 10,000 more views in one month to the website and over 10.6 million views on Google Plus! That is an average of  100,000+ views per month!

Advertise with the SL Enquirer and get your products and services visible to thousands of  SL fans around the world.

Advertise with us today!

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Think Pink Week -In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2014 is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of this occasion, the 2014 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Second Life (MSABC In SL) committee invites you to "think pink".

From October 1 to 8, 2014 avatars in Second Life will spread the message of pink throughout the grid, in order to raise awareness about breast cancer. During this special week we will have fun themes, events, and contests to make you think pink! Below is a schedule of committee ran events and contests:

OFFICIAL COMMITTEE THINK PINK WEEK EVENTS:

Pink Ribbon Day – Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October 1 is the start of breast cancer awareness month. Show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing a pink ribbon throughout the day in Second Life.

Stomp Out Breast Cancer – Pink Shoe Day – Thursday, October 2, 2014

Help us stomp out cancer by wearing pink shoes, boots, flip flops, or pink feet!

Pink Denim Day – Friday, October 3, 2014

In real life the American Cancer Society and Lee Jeans have National Denim Day, where Lee Jeans donations 5 dollars of every sale to the American Cancer Society. You can visit Denim Day here:  http://www.denimday.com/.  In Second Life we ask that you wear denim attire and/or buy the special par of mesh jeans for only 5 lindens each at the Strides Booth at ACS: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/122/47/22

Pink Your Parcel Day – Saturday, October 4, 2014
Still want more pink?? If so pink your parcels today, turn your house, grass, and trees pink! Send us a photo and enter our special Pink Your Parcel photo contest. (Please see the notecard in world to submit your photos for this contest)

Pink Spirit Day – Sunday, October 5, 2014
Join us at the American Cancer Society Island for a day long party. With live djs and music, this pink rally will be pinkreffic!

Mission Pink – Monday, October 6, 2014
Learn about the mission of Making Strides and help us spread the word of Strides throughout Second Life, by placing your mission posters at your home or business.

Pink Swag Day – Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Put on your best pink attire and show off your pink swag throughout the day. Go entirely pink and enter our Pink Swag Day photo contest!

Pink Honor & Remembrance Day – Wednesday, October 8, 2014
As Think Pink Week ends, we honor and remember those we have lost to breast cancer. Honor a loved one by place the special pink ribbon at your Second Life home or business. Enter a special dedication that will be displayed on our website to a loved one.

Individual or Business Events:
Please let us know if you are having any events during Think Pink Week, so that we can promote these events on our official social media sites and on our Strides Fundraising Event Boards in Second Life! All events must meet our fundraising guidelines before we post them. You can submit your events here: http://makingstridessl.org/submit-your-event/

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer:
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and race money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

About the American Cancer Society:
For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well, help people get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

For more information:

www.makingstridessl.org

www.cancer.org

http://makingstridessl.org/events/think-pink-week/

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Laugh Your Way to the Joke Jar - LadyLoveDr Reporting

There are a lot of events and pleasurable activities that us Second Lifers can participate in to have a good time.   But where do we go when we really want a good laugh?  After searching high and low I finally stumbled into "The Joke Jar".  The outside is very welcoming with a big marquee above the entrance and a poster of the headliner off to the right as you enter.  The cost to get in the club itself is a pocket stunning NO CHARGE!  Once inside, you may have a seat on one of the oh so comfortable  couches and wait for the show to begin.  Tips are appreciated for the skillful comics, but not required.  I was lucky enough to snag an interview from Rezined 'Rez' Ruby, the founder of "The Joke Jar" when she wasn't booking her next comedians.

 Interview with Rezined

LadyLoveDr:  When did you open "the Joke Jar"?

Rez: The Joke Jar was officially opened to the public about 2 months ago in July.  I could have opened a lot sooner, but when we were doing the walls and the contractor was going over which colors to paint what, I would tell him a color and he would yell out the window "green side up".  After a few minutes of this I finally asked why he kept doing that when green wasn't my color? He informed me that he hired some blondes because they are cheaper and they were the ones installing the sod outside.  We finally just went with a nice wood walkway over a stream.

LadyLoveDr:  Where did you get the idea for such a place in SL?

Rez:  A friend of mine made me laugh until I cried my eyes out.  I kept telling her she needed to be a comedian.  She replied "I'd love to but I am afraid of getting booed off stage".  I then replied " Well, what do you think SL is for?  You might as well try it out and see if it's something you would like to do or not."  I built it in my shop for her to practice at.  She had an actual show and turned out to be crazy funny, even funnier than the nights previously.  I moved it to a different location and took on a co-owner-Jerkwad Borkotron, a very amazing friend & brother of mine that offered the land for the club, and here we are!

LadyLoveDr:  How far out do you book?

Rez:  We will book as far out as we can get.  We are always needing/looking for new acts.

LadyLoveDr:  Do you ever ask comedians at the club’s open mic back to headline?

Rez:  Yes.  I have also used the ones that turn in applications with us.  I do ask that they give us a show beforehand.  If they can't make me REALLY laugh from the get go.  Then they are not for us.  Unfortunately, with cancellations, this does not always happen.  I can tell you that open mic has become a bit disorganized and is chaotic at times, but we have and would always use a funny person!

LadyLoveDr:  Have you had many hecklers?

Rez:  Yes, we have had a couple.  I have been successful at keeping it down.  We want everyone to laugh from the bottom of their guts.  This doesn't mean to override the show with rudeness.  Heckling is not tolerated a the Joke Jar.  We ask that all keep it down to a minimum during the show.  I will step in myself if it gets out of control.

LadyLoveDr:  What is the number one mistake a new comedian can make on stage?

Rez:  Be unprepared!  If you're coming to do a show with us, please make sure to be there early for mic check, make sure you're ready to go a full set, and keep us laughing!

LadyLoveDr:  How many employees does "The Joke Jar" currently have and how do you see that changing in the future?

Rez:  I have 2 owners, 2 undercover recruiters, and 4 feature comedians.  We do not pay people to perform but they do get 100 % of tips they earn.  Also we don't really consider them employees.  Just fellow Jokesters!

This interview left me eagerly waiting for the Joke Jars next show!  If you're in the mood to laugh or make people laugh I'd recommend stopping by.  Show times are every Saturday night at 7:00 PM SLT.  As far as I am concerned, I would rather spend my Saturday night laughing at the Joke Jar than trying to explain to my young blonde patient what her stick of deodorant actually means when it says "To apply, push up bottom"; and why it is necessary for her to proceed with the removal surgery!

SLURL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hursley/128/74/22

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