TOP RP FAMILY SIMS - TEA COUTURIER REPORTING

As families in SL become popular it is important just as in RL to find that perfect family community where you and your family will be happy

However, it is not only the family community kind of homes you are looking for families are also looking for the community spirit also, which can be sometimes hard to find. Here are a few of the family communities I have found in SL which may help you in your search.

Masoma County Family Role Play Community

Luxury Living Community consists of over 18 sims. We offer many different themes to accommodate the likes of everyone. Family Friendly, Role Play optional. There is also many activities and amenities available for the residents such as Soccer, tennis, spa, bowling, paintball, shopping to name but a few. It is a lovely family community and one think any family would feel happy to live in.

Plot of land to purchase if you wish to just buy land without the home LM below

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Laura%20Village/201/168/26

The Hampton's

The South Hampton's is an exclusive gated community with a relaxed and good role play for family and friends. Each houses are different which enables you to find that perfect home for you and your family. With it is a quiet and charming family community I think this could be a perfect place for any family to live.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20of%20Trance/130/124/23

Fairfield County

The RP history for Fairfield County is:

“Fairfield County was the home of many small, unconnected Native American tribes prior to the coming of the Europeans. The Dutch explorer Adriaen Odlef explored coastal region of Fairfield County in the spring and early summer of 1614 in the North American built vessel Damek. The first European settlers of the county, however, were Puritans and Congregationalists from England. Christopher Barnett (1590–1664), one of the founders of the Colony of Fairfield, helped to purchase and charter the towns of within Fairfield County (1639). Barnett is credited as having chosen the name Fairfield. Fairfield is a descriptive name referring to the beauty of their fields.
In 1595 Huenu Drake lost his ship, the San Dulcinea, while exploring the Fairfield County Coast. The Spanish explorer Drake landed about twenty years before Odlef in what is now called Drakes Bay. However the first Spanish settlement in Fairfield County was not established until 1817 when Mission San Quintana Armijo was founded partly in response to the Dutch-built Fort Maris to the north in what is now Sonoma County.”

It is a quiet town and not sure it would be 100% suited for a family with kids who are active but will suit a family just starting out and with the beach close by how could anyone say no to moving here?

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fairfield%20Heights/193/14/29

Sedora Springs Estates

Sedora Springs is looking for families, role-players that are looking for a place to call home. Sedora is a 3 sim community and growing. Sedora has a lots to offer including police department, fire department. Hospital and much more! They also have a ballroom for future events

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Woodland%20Ranch/81/83/23

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Serenity Falls

It is felt by the residents of Serenity Falls that the most wonderful thing about Serenity Falls is not only it’s beauty, but it’s peacefulness of setting, friendly and inviting people and limitless outdoor opportunities. Here you can Role play your second life at Serenity Falls Township today. It is a place where the Heart will call home.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serenity%20Falls/236/126/30

These are just a few RP family sims which are available in SL and I am sure this will get you started on looking for that perfect home for you and your family

Happy Home hunting!

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Tips for a career with an upward linear graph - Debby Sharma Reporting

Are you new to SL? Have you got your avatar ready? If not, follow the link below this article, it would help you get your personalised avatar for free, be it mesh or non-mesh. The link would also help gather a few lindens through various means like contests, sploders, and money chairs etc. which are enough to cover your initial expenses for clothing etc. But soon you would realize the need for a home, mesh outfits, furniture, dreams and more which would need a regular flow of income to sustain them.

Most businesses encourage the residents to explore the first 30 days of joining Second Life. There are a few businesses who would hire in your first month, but those are either very rare to find or if you could convince which is equally rare. So where to start?

Photograph Credits: Google Search

Step 1: Applying for a job

Like in real life, there are various places where one can search for jobs. Here are the few places that I am sure to look at when I start searching. A few conventional methods and few are non-conventional ones. They are:

·         Job Agency

·         Inworld Employment community forum

·         Social Media

·         Classifieds

Job Agency

Job Agencies are the best place to look for job. Jobs for hosts, Djs, managers and sometimes escorts are very easily found. Sometimes other jobs like a sales manager, store models etc. are also available. One can click on the advertisement board to receive an application and a landmark. Fill in the application to the detail and send to the residents mentioned.  If your dream job is not listed during a specific time period at the agency, you may also join their group and look out for them in future. Agencies and their landmarks have been listed below:

Top Job Agency: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brewery/121/143/21

Jobs factory SL Job Agency: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nolan/3/81/21

Yunix Job Agency: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cybrus/105/38/26

The Real Works: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/San%20Fierro/83/55/21

Premier Job Agency: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20Park/213/28/24

Vacancy: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nord/141/208/493

Jobs4U: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleione/176/97/1205

Jobs Squad: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Surreal%20Brown/85/117/3901

Photograph Credits: Second Life Search

In-world Employment community forum

It is the best place to look for a job. Not only it is best and a free method used for applicants seeking a job but also the employers, managers and business owners looking for efficient staff. If you are looking for employment in-world, here is the link: https://community.secondlife.com/t5/Inworld-Employment/bd-p/InworldEmployment. Under the Commerce section in the community forum, there is another head called the “wanted” forum. Apart from employment, if you think you possess some other skills, like web designing, graphic designers etc., something that you are good in real life as well, you may post your resume and employee seekers or business associates would contact you. Your link here: https://community.secondlife.com/t5/Wanted/bd-p/Wanted

Social Media

With the advent of Social Media in our real lives, Second Life is too not behind in having groups and forums for people seeking job. It is another good source of free advertising for wanted staff. Even when we are busy in our real lives, social media is something we carry with us all the time, thanks to the technology development and mobile phones. This means, we can search for jobs and look out for and apply mostly via google forms and sometimes via notecards. Here are a few links that might help.

Facebook links:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondlifejobs/

https://www.facebook.com/SecondLifeJobs

https://www.facebook.com/groups/145388602261802/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/905083506173982/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/272127926151262/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405856699679016/

Metabiz search list

https://www.metabizlist.com/process/directorysearch.html?advanced=&q=job&category

https://www.metabizlist.com/directory/Employment/Online_money_making/In_world_employment/

Classifieds

Whenever you open the search results for Second Life, you would find a list of classifieds on the right side column which shows results based on your Second life searches. These will teleport you directly to the clubs, businesses that are seeking staff where you can apply.

Professional Tips:

·         Save a notecard in your inventory to record your resume. As you progress, you will shift from many jobs. Hence, make a list of the Business name, your job position, and your employer’s name, date of joining and date of leaving, reason for leaving the job.

·         You may save a folder in your inventory consisting of all the applications you have applied for from the start. Although, it is not mandatory, however, it is recommended. For example I had applied and worked for Malibu Nights Club. It was the first club. After a year, there was an opening again for the same club. When I was hired, I mentioned that to the owners, they were so pleased that they offered me to a job to its sister concern on the first day itself.

·         Maintain good relations with your employers. This helps in two ways, first, if a new job requires a reference, your employer is the best choice, and second, the new employer may or may not verify about you from your previous employers. Just because you have left your last employer’s job that does not mean you can’t be good friends with them. For example, I had worked for Kylie Brimmer for 2 years through her 2 clubs. After, I moved on from the clubbing industry, she is still a good friend who helps when I am in need and I help her whenever she needs.

·         Aim for a professional career with stability instead of a being a rolling stone. It is important that while you have a job, you show stability with a job. Like real life, every job requires training and no employer would want their investment not earning any returns. Employers do not like people who would just receive training and take off after a short period of time. The point of stability is rated high in the eyes of your new and old employer.

General Tips:

·         If you are applying for the first time or not, make sure that while filling the application form, you write why you are the one who is best fitted for the job. Talk about your skills and how good are you at commitments and team work. These words matter a great deal than usually apprehended.

·         Be Truthful.

·         Real life happens. Tell your employer about your absence, if possible prior or else later. Don’t be afraid to let them know the reason. We all understand as we have been there too.

·         Remember that there are real people behind the avatars. Yes, it is a game. But if you are looking for a job try to be involved and give your commitment.

·         Be friendly, polite and never get involved in drama. Sometimes, it is very difficult to stay out of it. Still, if you have a problem at your job with any staff or customer, never be rude to them instead take the matter to your employer. Make a notecard and copy-paste the chat that bothered you and ask your employer for guidance. Remember, only your employer has the right over you with respect to your job. The same is true for others.

·         Above all, find something that you love to do. A passionate work can always motivate you leading to betterment of all. Most of all, if you love something, you will find it fun to do. After all everyone has come for a enjoyment in this life. So have fun.

Related links:

http://www.slenquirer.com/2014/10/its-money-honey-guide-to-finding-job.html

http://4m-my-eyes.blogspot.in/2014/03/reap-reward-part-1-introduction.html

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GizzA Introduces Holly Leggings and Salwar Pants.

Spruce up Summer with vibrant colors and comfortable to wear separates, provided to you in the shape of GizzA - Holly Leggings and Salwar Pants.

Loosely falling, baggy GizzA - Salwar Pants that ooze a harem feel with an ankle length and in an amazing range of bold, bright colors.

The skin tight GizzA - Holly Leggings have full length and a slightly higher waist line and come in an equally bold and brazen color scheme.

Main-store: 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/128/129/72

Marketplace

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/47598

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Distant Thunder Fashion Academy Showcasing Styles For Every Occasion

                                             

Distant Thunder Fashion Academy is hosting its fifth fashion show.  Every month we showcase breathtaking designs in four categories by wonderful creators. Our models have had the pleasure of gracing our runway in designs by Morea Styles, Biker Bratz & Basters, Like Design, Carries Lingerie; to name a few.  We can't wait to show off more alluring looks as we open our doors to even more creators! Our shows will leave your jaw on the floor and eyes spinning with desire. Come join us Thursday, August 27th 6 - 8 pm sl and get your fashion fix like no other!

Any creators wanting to participate in one of our fashion shows can contact:

Kimmy Maldor (Kimmy Underwood) Owner

Fiona Whelan (Fionawhelan68 Resident) Marketing & Promotions 


In World: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coffee%20Creek%20Estate/180/79/220
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DistantThunderFashionAcademy

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Paradise Lost - The SL Movie coming soon

Canary Beck aka Becky is excited to announce something that has been in the works for over 2 years. The Basilique Performing Arts Company has now completed their first full length movie:  Paradise Lost. They filmed the feature-length movie in Second Life after the live production staged in 2014.

Don’t miss this historic release – register on the web site http://canarybeck.com/2015/08/02/paradise-lost-the-movie-to-open-this-september/

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Experience Libertà BMF on August 21st-23rd, 2015

Libertà, a music festival presented by the BullRing Family, focuses on the freedoms explored through music.  "Libertà" stems from the Latin word "Libertatem" meaning Freedom.  Through the course of one weekend, music will guide attendees on a journey with no restraints and endless possibilities.

The festival kicks off in grand style on Friday, August 21st at 6 PM SLT with DJ Bully, DJ Spot and DJ Roni taking over the decks and spinning their musical magic.  Attendees can expect the best live-mix DJs in Second Life to charge the stage and move them through a music journey.  Musical genres like Progressive House, Trance, Electro, Dubstep, EDM, Industrial Techno, Old Skool, and Funk provide the listener with familiar and non-familiar beats during the festival.  Libertà BMF runs Saturday from 12pm-10pm SLT.  The festival will conclude Sunday evening at 8 pm SLT.  

Libertà is sponsored by Something Estates and Lick Sim Design.  Check out Libertà BMF website at http://www.bullringfamily.com/  and on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/LibertaBMF.   For additional information on the event, contact Libertà BMF staff on the Libertà BMF website.  

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Fashion Highlight: Envious; A Bit of Goth, a little Fancy, Sometimes a Mix -Becca Drascol Reporting

Style & Something that's "you"

When looking for fashion in SL, I like to look for outfits and shoes that make my av look like I want her to. A style and personality that says a lil real life me, a lil fantasy...she becomes what I wish.  I like a bit of goth, a little fancy, sometimes a mix. One designer I really like the style of, is Envious.  From something on the riskier edge of hot to a bit classier, I can easily say Envious has variety.

Envious Main Store:

With an inworld store as well as marketplace you're free to shop whichever is your preferred way. I personally am a MP shopper, but when I stopped at the Envious mainstore I found the setting a large but cozy feeling. I liked the layout of the store, as well as the fountain out in the open area surrounding. To shop Envious via MP here’s the store link 

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/31927

To shop inworld you’ll find the main store here:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sim%20Style/206/100/2503

Interview with Envious Owner/Creator SayaNicole Cuttita:

Becca Drascol:  Can you tell me a little about Envious and what inspired it?

SayaNicole Cuttita: Well envious started in 2008. Back then I couldn't really find clothes that completely fit my style or personality. So I started looking into creating my own clothing and Envious was born. So I guess you could say my own desire to be unique is what inspired Envious.

Becca Drascol: I ike that J What do you see happening with your fashion line this Fall?

SayaNicole Cuttita: oh wow, I honestly don't know lol I never really plan anything for Envious, I kind of just create something that matches my mood. Which is probably why I end up making Winter fashion in the middle of Summer lol. I'm kind of backwards.

Becca Drascol: Gotta do what works for you, seeing as fashion is about creation. I really appreciate this.

SayaNicole Cuttita: It's np :) you're popping my interview cherry haha.

Becca Drascol: Which would you say was easier for you, creating before Slink, Lola and other enhancements like mesh bodies or after?

SayaNicole Cuttita: Well I won't say that creating for the various mesh enhancements is difficult. It's just become extremely time consuming. I do miss SL before all the different bodies just from a creation stand point because it does take extra time to get new designs out when having to load different types of applier hud's, or rigging something to multiple different bodies. But some of them really have made SL look so much better. And appliers have become easier with the omega system being around, that cut down on a lot of time :)

Becca Drascol: Agreed, and I can totally see that from your viewpoint. Would you say any RL fashion inspired your style?

SayaNicole Cuttita: Oh definitely, I think RL Fashion inspires every creator in secondlife.

Becca Drascol: Of course. Would you say more  like Goth, Emo and Casual? Anything you feel made Envious style what it is?

SayaNicole Cuttita: Envious is definitely a reflection of myself. I tend to hop around a lot between all the styles goth, punk, preppy, you name it. While RL fashion does inspire a small portion  I think I get more inspiration from music. It puts you in a mood and you tend to portray that in your design. And if you've followed my designs you can probably tell what days I was listening to rock or pop music lol . (hopefully this answers your question I'm probably failing lol)

Becca Drascol: No, you’re fine. That's a great answer from the heart.

I found Saya to be delightful, witty and lighthearted, quite pleasant to talk with. A creator that put a piece of her own style and sense of fashion within SL through her own line of fashion. A dream of having something she desired in SL and making it come true. And it's this reporter's view that all fashion rather in the real world or our virtual one, is a passion and style of each creator's own. A passion and style that makes it easy for us shopping to make ourselves into whatever we wish. To have a look that not only supports a creator's desire to have their fashion out there, but allows us all to express ourselves via what we wear and how we wear it. So for those of you looking for some good ole made from the heart fashion definitely check out Envious.

Marketplace : https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/31927

Shop inworld http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sim%20Style/206/100/2503

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Introducing GizzA's Madelyn Dress

Summer just got a bit more Sunny with the new GizzA - Madelyn Dress. A new airy and light mini dress with double spaghetti straps and plunging back. Ideal to flaunt your stuff on summer days, or evenings, on the beach, or on the boardwalk.

Available in 6 colors / patterns,  in solid classics as well as vibrant abstract, there is always that GizzA - Madelyn Dress for you!

Main-store: 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/128/129/72

Marketplace

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/47598

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Playmates Magazine's August 2015 issue is on stands now!

Get your free copy at Playmates Headquarters http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Celtic%20Bay%20Island/90/163/22 or on SL Marketplace. 

 Established in 2007, Playmates is one of the longest running adult publications in SL.  Over 100 pages of classy, professional photography, Informative articles, short stories, current events and much more.  Join our group for free monthly issues.

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Art Auction: a fabulous farewell to Kylie Jaxxon Auction start: 2nd August 2015 Ends: 10th August 2015

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Trace%20Too/102/127/26

Kylie Jaxxon's beautiful sim, The Trace Too, is closing at the end of August as she has departed SL. Kylie created a beautiful sim that has become special to many people. Kylie was an avid blogger and somehow managed to find the most beautiful trinkets to decorate her lovely sim, then shared them with the community.

In honour of Kylie and her gorgeous work that has touched the SecondLife community, there is an art auction at her sim to celebrate her talent, and wish Kylie a fabulous and final farewell: 

The auction was originally intended to raise funds to keep her beautiful sim, The Trace, open until the end of August. Due to people's generosity this goal has already been achieved, what an amazing result!

With this in mind, all proceeds from the art auction will now go to Relay for Life in Kylie's honour. This group raises money for the American Cancer Society within SL and we think it would be a very special tribute to Kylie if we could donate as many lindens as possible to this fantastic cause on her behalf. This is our way of collectively saying thank you for all that she has done for the SecondLife community, and remembering her talent.

A bunch of talented and generous artists have donated original pieces to the auction, and all their work is available for you to look at around The Trace. Each pictures has been placed as close to the location they were shot as possible. Check every corner, boat  and deck to ensure that you don't miss any!

We really hope you'll join us to make this goodbye one of the best there has been in SecondLife.

Happy bidding! 

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Windows 10 and Second Life: A Match Made In Heaven? - Mackenzie Abbot Reporting

As you may or may not know from reading my personal blogs, I’ve been testing out Windows 10 after it downloaded on Thursday, the 30th of August (a day after it said it would).

So far, everything is still hunky dorey in my computing life.  My experience with Second Life hasn’t changed.  I’m still busy beavering away at the Second Life Enquirer, chasing up and writing articles and trying to keep Lanai sober enough to pay me for past work.  A lot of people have been a bit weary about upgrading to WX (as I like to call it) for a variety of reasons; in my experience, a lot of this stems around “will it work with my hardware?”, “Will it work with my drivers or will i need new ones?” and, of course “Will it work with SL?”

In my case, the answers are “yes, yes it’ll work with your existing setup and yes again” in that order.

I’ve tested it out on several viewers, including Firestorm (See video below), Catznip and Linden Labs own viewer and they all work as they should with no noticeable difference.

Video Player Another big concern, particularly among the DJ circles, is “Will SAM Broadcaster work on it?”

Well there have been cries of “NOOOO! it doesn't work on Windows 10! Windows 10 sucks ass!!!”

The reason behind this is the use of cracked or nulled versions of SAM.  Unless you have a legitimate copy with a legitimate serial, you’re going to run into problems.  I’m not going to judge or preach about piracy having used cracked copies myself until last Christmas, when my other half bought me a legit copy.  Again, in my experience, version 2014.7 works absolutely fine (see image below)

Since upgrading to WX, I’ve noticed a few improvements in speed (unusual considering i have an i3 core processor and 10GB of RAM).  Things open a lot quicker and run smoother.  I’ve also noticed the distinct lack of “xxx has stopped responding” messages which, as I’m sure you’ll agree, is a huge plus.  However, there is something I can’t quite work out.  The audio from my USB headphones seem’s clearer, despite no changes to the driver itself.

But, by far, the biggest surprise for me was the speed of Microsoft Edge, the replacement for Internet Explorer.  By golly, that bitch moves!  It equals the speed of loading the BBC News website (http://bbc.co.uk/news) by milliseconds, there really is very little noticeable difference.  It’s like “POW!” and the website has loaded.  Microsoft seem to have finally come screaming into the 21ts century and developed the ideal Internet Explorer which is fast, slimmed down and instantly likeable to Chrome heathens like myself; something they should have done maybe 5 years ago.  Downloads now compare to Chrome in speed as well, downloading in seconds rather than days.

This article is by no means definitive and thorough, as you can see i’ve not even scratched the surface, but after all the kerfuffle of Windows 8 then 8.1, MS seem to have, at last, rejoined the world of enjoyable computing.  If you’re still unsure, back up your current setup, upgrade to WX (hey, it’s free after all) and then have a play.  Don’t like it?  Roll it back.  MS make this very easy to do and will still respect you in the morning.  You really do have nothing to lose except a few hours.

And it can’t be that bad surely?

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Center Ground Group Announces Center Ground Block Party and Hunt August 1st at 9 am slt

Second Life, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Han%20Loso/237/59/65

It’s the middle of the summer, and time for a block party. That’s right! The Center Ground Business District, in collaboration with WMBC SL Radio is holding the first annual Center Ground Block Party and full sim Hunt, Saturday August 1, 2015.  Everything starts at 9 AM SLT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Han%20Loso/237/59/65

  

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

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

SL Contact

Luchenpur Darwin

SL Group

Center Ground

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GIZZA CREATIONS - NEW COLLECTION Female & Male Flat Sandals

Summer chic with the breezy GizzA - Women Flat Sandals 

Summer casual GizzA - Flat Sandals for MEN!

Pls you check nc or mesh area demo try !

Main-store: 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/128/129/72

Market

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GizzA-Women-Flat-Sandal-DEMO/5967991

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GizzA-Men-Flat-Sandal-DEMO/7387824

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