My Ex won't leave me alone! Why I wish I had a mute button for RL... - Gatz Inoue Martian Reporting

One of the hardest things for people to do in Second Life is to protect their identity, in a world whose very nature is social and promotes closeness and openness sometimes its very hard to gauge what an appropriate amount of personal information to share is.  When love comes into play, this can complicate matters drastically as the person we once thought was the perfect mate now becomes a stalker we can’t get rid of.  Sometimes if real life information has been shared, these people will call us at home or at work and in one case that I heard about actually show up at your door.   

Most of these are edge cases,  they aren’t things that happen to most of us and it’s very likely anything this dramatic will never be encountered in your time in Second Life.  That said, talk to most people in Second Life who have been around any length of time and they will talk about the hurt resulting from relationships turned sour.  In this case, it's often wise to keep some distance between yourself and others.  The question becomes, how can we do this without appearing either overly paranoid or opening ourselves up to being hurt.  The fact is that with the modern Internet and the developments in VOIP and other technologies, it is now possible to be very open and still maintain a healthy level of anonymity.   Let’s take a look at some tools that are free or cost a nominal amount that are designed to give you this layer of protection.  Keep in mind that these services work for me and your mileage may vary,  the inclusion of a service here does not imply endorsement of these services by Second Life, The Second Life Inquirer, or any of its affiliates.

• http://www.tossabledigits.com  - Tossable Digits can create a phone number in any state in the US and in several countries around the world.  This number is then forwarded to another number of your choice.  This allows you to share telephone numbers and talk with people and not have to give out your real info.
• http://voice.google.com - Like Tossable Digits but more permanent, this let’s you establish a phone number and voice mail for your online persona as well as forward calls to your choice of lines.   
• http://www.gmail.com - Creating a gmail acount for your online persona is basic and easy,  all the google services base off this so you can have an entire suite of available services that anonymize you.  

• http://www.mailinator.com - A one time email is a very useful thing, you can give it out in a pinch and never have to worry about it again.  This provides a way to give anonymity to a persona that might be role play only or that you might not plan on keeping around long.

• http://www.skype.com - Skype is voice over IP and you can create unlimited skype accounts, having one for each persona can be a good idea and this way you have a means to talk with people outside Second Life and still maintain anonymity.  It also provides IM and file sharing.
• https://skypefx.codeplex.com/ - This program (not free) will allow you to change your voice, so if anonymity is really important you can entierly disguise how you sound.
• http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/ - You can actually create a fake RL persona for your online persona to share.  This service will help you provide something believable, but it's a surface identity so if anyone goes looking into it too deeply they will find nothing.  
• http://www.burnerapp.com/ - This let’s you create disposable cell numbers that can also SMS on the fly.  It can be very useful in a pinch, and allows you to share text/phone information with a person and still pull back if needed.

• http://www.spoofcard.com/ - Allows you to change the outgoing callerid on a number so that you can appear to be someone you’re not.  If you’re going to develop an online persona this can come in pretty handy.

• http://www.trapcall.com/ - This allows you to unblock callerid, if a person calls from a blocked line it will unblock that line and display the information on whose calling.  There is no way to prevent this so remember when you call someone, you are giving out your callerid information!  See spoofcard above!

As you can see there are a large number of tools available online to aid in the protection of your identity and still allow you to connect with other people.  With a little care and thoughtfulness, it's possible to share means of contact and still duck out of a situation if things get weird or not to your liking.  Remember, anyone harassing you should also have an abuse report filed with Linden Labs regarding the situation as well.  I hope you found this information helpful, and please try to stay safe in the virtual world.

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Spotlight on SL Female Artist - Sara Tiemogo (saramarie.philly) - Gatz Inoue Martian Reporting

I had occasion to meet Sara through a mutual friend when I was doing a live interview on the radio, she displayed an amazing depth from the instruments she plays to the genres she sings.   With a haunting voice that is impossible to forget, if you see she is playing in world you owe to yourself to take in her show.  That all said, here is more about Sara in her own words.  --Gatz

Gatz:  How did you get started in SL Music and what drew you to performing in Second Life?

Sara: I was a member of SL for years before I even knew there was a music scene! A friend invited me to go to a live music show, and it sparked the idea to bring my music in-world as well. I was doing a lot of RL performing at the time since I was in college for music and was involved with orchestra, choir, and opera studies there. It was a few months later that I figured out how to get the stream going with some help from other residents.

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Gatz:.  What is your primary genre of music, what other genres do you enjoy playing and why?

Sara: My primary genre right now is Alternative Pop, but that's really a broad title.  I enjoy singing Opera and Classical Artsongs, Disney songs, R&B, Soul, Jazz, ballads, rock, modern pop, and even some classic country. I feel that in SL we have a certain freedom to break away from being held captive by a genre. Unlike in RL, I am often performing for the same group of 50 people several times each week. They don't want to always hear the same songs at each show, and the venues each deserve a setlist of songs that I choose especially for their atmosphere. It's very different from performing in RL. When I go out to play in RL, I sing mostly original songs, and I tend to choose upbeat radio-style soulful pop with a few ballads thrown in for variation.  

Gatz:  When you get up on a stage to perform, what kind of thoughts and feelings go through your head?  What does it feel like?

Sara: When I get up on stage in SL, I do a scan of the avatars present and I think about how they each represent a person (or more) that is at their desktop listening to what I am about to sing or say. That gets me sufficiently nervous. It feels like any mistake could trigger a chain of events leading to the ultimate end of the world. While I'm singing, I often worry. When people are quiet in the audience and don't say anything in local chat, I worry that they don't like the song selections or that I'm not giving a compelling performance. Other times I get so "into" the music that I am transported to a place where I can share the stories the songs hold without fear and without my self-destructive inner ultra-critic, and those are the times that I enjoy most.

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Gatz:  What are some of the drawbacks of performing in SL, if you could change 3 things having to do with performing live music in SL what would they be?

Sara: I see performing in SL as a wonderfully positive opportunity. There are some drawbacks, but nothing that I dwell upon often. However, for the sake of answering the question... Explaining to people that are not in SL what I do there and how I generate some income while doing something I love is difficult. The initial response is to get hung up on the idea that I'm "living" in a cartoon world, and that's not the case at all. Also, when you commit to being a performer in SL, you turn your time in world into business time rather than socializing and "fun" time. You can still have fun and do those things, but balancing RL with SL then becomes a problem. When you gain one thing, something else must be given up. Those are simple laws of time management. If I could change 3 things, I would (1) start accepting payments through outside sources so that Linden Labs didn't get a percentage of everything I earn in SL, because I don't feel they deserve it. (2) Create ways for music venues to earn back their expenses. (3) Inform more residents of the opportunities to attend live shows. Linden Labs advertises relationships and virtual fashion constantly, but rarely do they mention the music scene, where there is so much opportunity for listeners to become involved in the art and the social circles within it. So many residents are missing out by alienating themselves on rented plots of land where they continually edit their avatar's features. Second Life experiences can be more meaningful than that!

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Gatz:  What advice would  you offer to people who are trying to break into the music scene in SL and might be stuck as to where to go and what to do?

Sara: There are so many tutorial videos out there on google and youtube, you'll have no problem figuring out how to get started with the technology end of it. There are open mic events almost daily. I would suggest that musicians wanting to start performing in SL do as much work for themselves as they can before reaching out to other musicians or venue owners, because we are constantly bombarded by random IMs with such vague questions as "how do I sing live in SL like you". My answer is always, "practice".

Additional Information

www.SaraTiemogo.com

For Bookings Contact BahamaMamma Resident or Derek Galaxy

www.myspace.com/stiemogo

www.youtube.com/stiemogo

Performance calendar

Stream: http://krominancia.info:9010

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VIVA LA DIVA! – A Fireside Chat with Miss Diva Stone -Mackenzie Abbot Reporting

 "Do Right Woman" ~ Miss Diva Stone LIVE

http://www.touch-of-mist.com/missdiva/

As a reporter, you have to learn to keep emotions and feelings separate when you report on events, to remain neutral in opinions and generally be someone other than you for a while.  However, when it comes to Miss Diva Stone, I for one will go doe-eyed and girly in a split second and not give a flying damn how pathetic I look.  Ever since I heard her sing my name, I’ve never been the same.  So when I asked her for an interview, and she agreed, I literally turned into a prime number and exploded.  She arrived almost as nervous as I was and brought her Master and Chain Sister for moral backup.  We sit by a fireplace full of candles and the coffee starts to flow.

M: So, Miss Diva, first of all thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with me, first of all, when did you discover your talent for singing?

D: I began singing when I was in 3rd grade in French class. The teacher was teaching us a song called "Alouette".  And I would sing louder than the whole class. But instead of singing along, I would be ad-libbing.  I didn’t know what it was but I had heard my mom doing it when she sang in different venues in Detroit, and then later at home for my Dad. So I was imitating her in class...got me in big trouble.  I still know that song.

M: But I bet you didn't do it in the style of Aretha Franklin!

D: I tried my hardest I am telling you and my teacher (French Canadian) did not find it funny, but my Mom did.  She wanted to pull me on stage.  And sing in front of thousands of people. She sent me to classes and coaches.  But my nerves...that was the real problem I had.  I would go out on stage with her and puke.  It was my Dad, who focused me.

M: And how did he do that?  How did you overcome the nerves?  Do you still get nervous?

D: Well first, yes I do, but not as nervous as I used to get.  My Dad would make me sing in front of him, I mean real close in his face. When I tried to close my eyes or if I would get woozy, he would thump me on the forehead and say "Are you weak? Are you Mine? Then act like it “I was so pissed at him the first time he did it. Then it would be for him and the family then for him and his co-workers.  Then it went to the middle of K-mart!  He was super focused and determined, I thought he was just crazy.  He would make me sing him to sleep and in the morning, and after work.  He was relentless.  So, the first time in a while after the puking incident, my mom was opening for Anita Baker at the Fox.  She was singing "If I Could" by Regina Bell, I was standing back stage with my dad right in front of me with this look on his face like "Don't you embarrass me!".  And when he called my name, he smiled and pulled me in close.  He said "you have my strength in you. Use it" then he thumped me in the head for good measure.  And I went and stared at my mom for the first part of the song, she pointed at my Dad, he smiled and pointed at the audience.  I love my Dad, I love him for that.  And that was all she wrote.  I was 10 by then

M: So with your Mom's voice and your Dad's determination, you became who you are today?

D:  Indeed.  I must say, I am still finding who I am and it still takes a lot of determination and practice and I doubt myself even now.  I just have a few more tools in my packet to use to help get me through. Not to mention a few good people always ready to thump me in the head or give me a pep talk.

She looks at her Master and Sister, sitting close by

M: What doubts do you have?  I mean with a voice like yours, what could you possibly fault about yourself?

D:  I sometimes don't hear myself the way other people do. I am extremely hard on myself. I am a perfectionist when it comes to this music thang.  I hear every fault and crack and broken board in my voice before it leaves my lips and I am always drilling myself and trying for better. It’s not just the sound that I critique.  I have to feel what I am singing in my core. If I can’t connect to what I am singing, I don't do it. If I can’t make myself Happy, or Sad, or Aroused with a song, then I trash it.  I cry and laugh and sometimes bring myself to the brink of an orgasm when I sing. I have to feel every song. And that’s not always easy.  Especially if I am not happy when I sing a happy song for example. I have to find happiness, so my audience will FEEL my joy.  You feel me?

M: Not since the circus event no, but yes I do generally.  Oh god that sounded bad...ill rephrase that

D: Laughs

M: But to answer your question, yes I feel everything; every intonation, feeling and emotion in every note you sing.

D: And that is when I feel I am doing a good job, when I am worthy of the applause...

M:  As an ex entertainer myself, I know about perfectionism and self-critique

D: It can be nerve wracking.  But so worth it in my opinion.

M:  Indeed, half the battle is overcoming the fact that people have come to hear YOU.  The rest is gaining their admiration and love through applause. 

D: yes! Exactly

M: Which is why my stand up career fell flat.

D:  I don’t know why, you are funny as hell.  It was a joy to work with you, truly.

M: slips Miss Diva L$100 and whispers "Keep Talking"

D:  I still panic before every show here in SL

Mιʂʂ Dιʋα Sƚσɳҽ giggles and tucks the money in her top, and continues..."Your wit is basically unmatched and refreshing"

Smiles ..."more?"

M: Someone once told me that when the nerves go, it's time to jack it all in.  Do you believe that’s true?

D: I do, the nerves keep you hungry and open.  Open to growth and striving to get better.  They keep you yearning and thirsty for that new thang, that new edge the new lick or trick in your voice. A new height and pull with you vocal folds.  NEWNESS!  And new things are always more exciting.  Keeping them guessing and hungry right with you, in the moment..stuck

M:  Let's talk more about you as you are now.  When I first heard you sing my name, it was like aural magic.  I thought to myself "there is one special talented and quite frankly gorgeous lady whose vocal talents are unmatched anywhere in Second Life"

(Leans over and takes back the L$100)

M: How would you describe your style?

Mιʂʂ Dιʋα Sƚσɳҽ winks, pulls 100 more from her purse and places it where his used to be. 

D:  I would describe it as RAW.  It is sexy and sensual, even the songs that are not.  I make them that way. It’s raw in that I like to appeal to the animal nature in my listener... I growl and grovel and please and moan and whine...I whisper...it’s guttural.  It’s from my soul to yours.

M: I can certainly vouch for that!

D:  I want to be felt as well as heard. My sister is saying personable and personal. I completely agree!

M: How did you find about SL?  Is there much difference between performing in real life and in here?

D:  I was watching TV one day and I saw a commercial for it, it seemed similar to the Sims Family which I played in my spare time. Then I googled it and saw realistic experiences of a sexual and graphic nature and let’s just say..I was feeling like that at the time...so I came...to SL. And as for singing here. It is very different for me because I am used to the theatre and singing on stage in plays and such in RL.  So it was an adjustment to go from that.  Full power, no mic singing to having to hold back and still give all of my passion and soul in my music.  But, I do enjoy not having to spend hours..wait I still spend hours getting my avi ready so scratch that.

M: Who were your singing idols growing up?  Did you have any?

D: Oh I had many, my Mom being the top of my list. Then it was Etta James, Rachelle Ferrell and Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston definitely

M: Is there any of them in your vocal performances?

D: Oh yes! My growl and raspiness are a product of Etta James.  My runs and licks often stem from Rachelle Ferrell, and Whitney Houston.  My Power comes from my Mom and Aretha Franklin.  My Moan exudes Nina.

M:  So where can people find out more about you and where you're performing?

D:  They can join my group or my subscriber. But If they search my name, I have in my profile, my schedule, a list of people who are blogging about me and in this case writing articles ^^ :), and I also have links to a few songs in there as well. For booking and to obtain a bio they can contact me directly or my most AWESOME manager and good friend Misitblu Verino.  I have some videos also coming up soon to YouTube.

She is still a bundle of nerves by the time I conclude the interview.  She tells me she enjoyed the experience of being interviewed and the nerves appear to leave her.  I wish I could say the same.  I’m still a wobbly gibbering wreck on the inside but ever the professional on the outside.  After all, I’ve just interviewed my favourite singer of all time and can still hear the raw sexiness in which she sang my name, all those weeks ago.  Will you excuse me a moment?

Information about Miss Diva Stone can be found in her group secondlife:///app/group/52977b51-79dd-f423-8c05-c621e712fc89/about

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T1RADIO ANNOUNCES TENTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TO BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE- June 14, 2015

OLDEST CONTINUOUS RADIO STREAM IN SECOND LIFE WAS BEGUN JUNE 12, 2005

Arinultra Cay, Second Life   T1Radio announced their plans for party on June 14, 2015 to celebrate their 10th anniversary.  

The party will take place from 3 to 7pm at Relay dAlliez and will feature T1Radio's current air-staff, alumni and special surprise guests.

T1, the long time Official Broadcaster of  Relay For Life of Second Life, is the sponsor of the Relay Rockers team, and the party will be held as a benefit for Relay.

In January 2005, Trader Whiplash, who began the station along with Nuala Maracas, was a host for the late Alliez Mysterio's La Vie En Rose.  When Alliez and Tony Beckett decided to begin broadcasting to the club as Radio dAlliez, Trader was given the opportunity to learn to DJ.  He crafted his sets around classic rock and roll, a change from the pop and electronic music popular in SL clubs at that time.  The station broadcasted to La Vie en Rose and the Rue dAlliez sim, one of the first private 'islands' created in world.  By June of 2005 Alliez and Tony had turned their attention to the establishment of dAlliez Estates and were about to close the station and the club when Trader reached an agreement to maintain both. He changed the name to T1Radio and along with his best friend Nuala Maracas, began to build a staff.  Early members of T1Radio included Anthony Wesburn, Java Mama,  Sassyblonde Hebert and Rex Tardis, and Radio Riel's Gabby Riel.  Diana 'Dee' Wolfe and Madelyn Majestic also joined the station and continue to broadcast weekly shows.

The station remained in Rue dAlliez where it operated its home base club LEGENDS Classic Rock until 2011 when it moved to its own sim.

T1Radio and Relay For Life have become almost synonymous. When Jade Lily organized the first Relay For Life in Second Life T1Radio was there to support the fundraising.  Trader, a leukemia survivor, Nuala and Alliez began a team based at La Vie en Rose.  The team became known as the Relay Rockers and has participated in every Relay held in world. In 2006 T1Radio was asked to fill in when the scheduled audio was unable to continue following a grid crash and Trader and T1 stepped in and rocked the track well into the night.  The following year Fayandria Foley asked T1 to return and thus began a 10 year relationship between the biggest event and the oldest station in Second Life.  In 2014 the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life recognized Trader, Nuala and T1Radio for its dedication and contributions to what has become one of the largest Relay For Life fundraisers in the world by inducting them in the RFL of SL Hall of Honor. 

Today T1Radio remains a fun station with friendly DJs, great mixes of music and 24/7 Classic Rock the Way YOU Like It.  Hosts and DJs can apply to T1 by contacting Trader, Nuala or LEGENDS Manager Xyza Armistice.

T1Radio, Trader and Nuala remain dedicated to providing entertaining music for everyone. They remain dedicated to supporting Relay For Life as well as the Dreams community and the AviChoice Awards.

Some Other T1Radio Highlights:

•    2006  – 1st Relay For Life weekend broadcast

•    2007 –  Provides voice to Opening, Closing and Luminaria Ceremonies

•    2008  – 1st Broadcast of Kick Off, Halfway There and Wrap Up

•    2010 –  Sponsors 1st Holiday of Hope Ball

·         2011 - Moves To Arinultra Cay

•    2012 – Introduces Relay Rap – the Talk Show For and About the Relay For Life of Second Life

•    2012 – Becomes AviChoice audio producer

•    2014 – Nuala, Trader and T1Radio Inducted into Relay For Life Hall of Honor

•    2015 – Trader and T1Radio are AviChoice finalists and T1Radio and staff garner 5 nominations over all

You can tune to T1Radio at http://t1radio.serverroom.us:8242 or on the TuneIn App http://tunein.com/radio/T1-Radio-s113797/ 

Second Life residents can keep up to date with T1 by joining the T1Radio Listeners Group: secondlife:///app/group/609a700e-65bd-a3dc-5629-a720a5b58cef/about

Current T1Radio DJ Line Up :
(All Times SLT)
All Events Held At Arinultra Cay http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Arinultra%20Cay/197/46/27 except as noted*

Sunday
3.30-4.30pm              Trader Whiplash                  Relay Rap - Talk Show for and about the Relay For Life                                                                                     of Second Life
5.00-7.00pm  Trader Whiplash                  The Time Machine ( 60s Classic Rock )
7.00-9.00pm  Scott  Criss                            The Sunday Show

Monday
5.00-7.00pm  Nuala Maracas                     Rock N Roll Stew
                                                                        (1st Monday of Month - Musical Speed Build at            Dreams                                                                                    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreams/47/41/26 )

Tuesday
5.00-7.00pm  Dee Wolfe                             Rockin' The 80s

Wednesday
5.00-7.00pm  Trader Whiplash                  Rockin' Happy Hour

Thursday
5.00-7.00pm  Nuala Maracas                     Rock N Roll Stew Too

Friday
5.00-7.00pm  Trader / Nuala                      Friday Blues

Saturday
5.00-7.00pm  Madelyn Majestic                 It's Saturday Night
7.00-9.00pm  Fuzzball Ortega                    Saturday Night Dance Party


CONTACT: TRADER1 WHIPLASH (trader@t1radio.com)

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ONYX International Cruise Presents "Your Greek Fantasy" Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th

ONYX International Cruise Presents "Your Greek Fantasy"

Theta Nu Psi Chi is offering a 3 day/2 night cruise from Athens to Mykonos

Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th

Event time(s): All Days/ 24 HR/ROUND THE CLOCK

Event location(s): Athens to Mykonos GREECE

Avi Kids- 200L

Singles- 350L

Couples- 550L

Groups of 10 or more Please contact Anitra Haiku for pricing.

Contact Founders for Tickets:

Theta Nu Psi Chi Founders

Anitra Haiku, Niche Shim, Quixoticmuse Tempest

Grab your significant other, family, friends or come on your own and meet new people on the ONYX International Cruise Line. We are sailing to the beautiful island of Mykonos; the quintessential image of a Greek Island getaway, the beaches of Mykonos are known for their crystalline waters, long stretches of golden sand, stunning views, and an abundance of water sports. While on the ship try your hand at sailing or jet skiing (or just relax on the deck), wander through whitewashed towns and ancient villages, explore local wines and dine on fresh seafood and through it all don't forget to cop Pictures of your beautiful vacation. 

Stations will be placed throughout the ship and on the island for great photo ops.

How to get Tickets:  Single Tickets can be paid through joining the ONYX Cruise Line Group (just search ONYX Cruise Line) or by Hitting up a Founder to be sent a tag.  If you require a couple's pass one person needs to contact and pay a founder the 550L and tags will be sent to you and the person you wish to accompany you.

If your family has 2 or more Avi kids accompanying you, there will be a set family price of 750L please contact a Founder so they may send you your tags. Please have all avi names together at time of contact.

All payments need to be in by June 10th. Your group tag is your receipt and ticket for the cruise. Itineraries will be sent out by the last payment date June 10th, so be on the lookout for that via the group notice.

Location SLURL will be given with the group tag

If you have anymore questions PLEASE contact Anitra Haiku.

Thank you

The Founders & Sisters of Theta Nu Psi Chi

Client Preferred Contact: FB or SL

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Highlighting Best Places in Second life for Planning a Perfect Wedding- Ceciliarosalie Reporting…

Here we go again!! As you may have noticed I love highlighting SL places almost about everything, but this the first time I do that for SL wedding places. To all of you loyal readers who are thinking to tie the knot, I promise that I’ve covered everything you might need.

Firstly, let’s start with places for your wedding rings sets.

 Most of you may already know CHOP ZUEY Couture Jewellery. They offer a wide variety of designs, well made and with high attention to detail in gold and platinum along with precious stones such as Diamonds. Every set includes: Engagement Ring, Men’s and Women’s Wedding Bands and proposal box with animation all transfer!!

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chop%20Zuey/48/135/26

Next comes Zuri Jewelry, with the finest and the most exquisite Jewelry sets for your Day, a huge variety of colors and gem stones to choose from. You have to stop by this store. Sets come with Engagement Ring, Men’s and Women’s Wedding Bands and proposal box with animation and transfer to give it to your beloved one and you can also buy each piece separately.

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewels%20Isle/224/141/26

I have to confess that my favorite part is the selection of the wedding gown. :: PHENIX :: Designs caters to every taste with a great collection from traditional to modern high- detailed and well textured gowns. They will make you look your best and you’ll catch your guests’ attention. Brides with appliers ? Yes!

 :: PHENIX :: offers you that too along with bridal bouquets with elegant walking animations.

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Marcella/121/232/852

Moving on to Son!a Luxury Fashion, what can  I say about this store? Well, if I was to pick just one of their gowns and dresses I couldn’t! They are just so beauitful and in many different colors. It is hard to choose.  If you are not going for the traditional white you can go with whatever your heart desires. There are gowns with appliers, mesh gowns, accessories and up-do hair hairstyles all in one place!

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Edge/122/147/27

Time to choose your venue! Celestina's Weddings has more than 21 venues to choose from to create a very romantic, magic and unique atmosphere for your special day. Explore with your partner or take a guided tour with one of the bilingual wedding planners. Celestina's Weddings will plan your wedding from your clothes and hair and flowers to your wedding cake.

SLurl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/179/117/1524

CCW- Completely Custom Weddings

CCW offers a variety of wedding scenes to choose from as well as custom builds to fit your vision of a perfect wedding day.  You can have a rose ceremony or Imagine a tropical scene with your feet in the sand as the warm ocean breeze flows over you or a twilight wedding of your dreams. The choices are endless with services that include full sim weddings, a minister, bridal dressing room and live DJs. CCW also offers Pagan services, same sex/LBGT ceremonies and elopement options.

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paka/13/19/24

Eternally Yours Weddings and Events

EY Wedding services are guaranteed to give you that genuine feeling of love and excitement when planning your big day with an extraordinary experience. Services include a wedding planner, venue, wedding cake, DJ, same sex ceremonies, affordable weddings, photography, elopement options, receptions, events and even birthday parties!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Eternally%20Yours/18/108/3502

Looking for a job in the Wedding Industry? They are currently Hiring! www.eyweddings.com/careers

Wedding planning can be a stressful time but it can also be fun shopping for the things you need for your perfect day. SLE extends our congratulations to all the couples who are engaged and preparing to walk down the aisle. We wish you much love and happiness!

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Avatar Social Network has been Nominated to AviChoice Awards 2015

Avatar Social Network (ASN) was launched to the public in 2013 and ever since it has grown to be the #1 social media website for avatars (ranked by Google), virtual world and MMO gamers, with the richest features, over 400,000 photos and various content is offered to thousands of members and the entire Internet community.

With Facebook enforcing strict rules about real life names, IDs and accounts and Google Plus  plan to be shut down, residents of virtual worlds and players need a website to go to, to keep in touch with their friends outside of their preferred platform and games without jeopardizing their privacy and ASN has been offering just that.

Avatarsocialnetwork.com 's popularity has grown fast and while Avatar Social Network isn't for Second Life residents only, this year it was nominated for an AviChoice Awards http://avichoiceawards.com as best social media website!

 Voting has started and can be placed on many different categories, great places and services related to Second Life. Make sure you visit the website and vote for your favorites.

If you are not an ASN member yet, check it out here:  https://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com and if you, as thousands of members like it too, please place your vote on it.

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