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Saturday, October 24, 2015

THIS JUST IN! Linden Labs Appears To Have Upped Their Game with Respect to Music Copyright Infringement.



NOTICE FROM GLOBAL DJ FEDERATION

LL adheres to the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) http://secondlife.com/corporate/dmca.php and have begun sending representatives out to clubs in SL looking for DJ's that appear to be playing stolen music (napster, youtube etc.)

They are looking specifically for DJ's that are playing OBVIOUSLY stolen music.

We all like being able to fulfill requests, but don't put both yourself and the club at risk.  If you don't know how to change the title of a track, ask for Help. It's not hard to do, so stop being lazy and clean up your tracks!  If all else fails, DON'T PLAY THE TRACK!!

If an infringement violation is filed against any one DJ, both the DJ and the owner(s) of the stream allowing the music to be played are subject to a $500.00 USD fine.  Accounts that are unable to cover the cost of the fine are simply frozen until they can.

If you download music, please ensure that it is LEGAL, or at the very least, ensure that tracks are LABELED CORRECTLY.  (i.e. no "with lyrics")

DJ's that are currently including illegal/mislabeled tracks are now putting both the RUBBER ROOM and themselves at risk.  Therefore, we cannot afford to send out warnings to individual staff members, but will instead immediately remove offenders from staff.  It's nothing personal.

Harsh, but there's not much else that we can do.


JEFFAH WINS 2015 SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST!


Join us in congratulating Jeffah (Jeffah24 Resident) on winning the 2015 SL's GOT Talent Contest. The contest started this year with 17 performers from all over the world embarking on a quest to be recognized as the best.  Each round intensified as contestants pulled out all the stops. The six finalists did not disappoint a full sim of supporters and patrons of live music.  Hedy Patrucci goes home with the 2nd place prize and Ladyrok is the 3rd place winner. And, keeping in tradition of the 3-year old SLGT Contest, honorable mention was awarded to Miss Cast (misscast resident).

Contest winners received following prizes:
1ST PLACE WINNER:  $30,000L CASH
  • Customized SLGT Winner Trophy
  • Spotlight Feature article in SL ENQUIRER Newspaper (www.SLENQUIRER.com)
  • 1-Year Subscription - Personalized stream from XTREAMLYU Stream Rentals.
  • Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

2ND PLACE WINNER: $20,000L CASH
Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

3RD PLACE WINNER: $15,000L CASH
Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

HONORABLE MENTION: $5,000L CASH

FINALISTS: $2,000L CASH (2 prizes)

To remain current with SLGT happenings, visit the official contest web site: http://www.slgottalent.com and/or https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Halloween isn’t just about Trick or Treat- Debby Sharma Reporting...

Photography Credits: http://craftywitchmoonstone.blogspot.com

It’s Halloween again! People are busy getting their last minute costume accessories, Halloween party invitations are circulating  and children are getting excited about counting candy.  It’s time to get those pumpkin lanterns and recipe book out while we all wait for October 31st for a Trick or Treat! It also marks the end of Fall and the start of Winter.
Halloween is celebrated with superstitions, pranks and lots of playful fun.. Have you ever thought about the true origin of  Halloween?  It wasn’t always about costumes and candy.
Halloween began during the ancient Celtic Festival about 2000 years ago, called Samhain which was celebrated on October 31st.  November 1st was celebrated as the start of their New Year. The time of October end and the start of November every year, the days are shorter and the nights become longer, symbolizing the start of Winter.
During the Samhain Festival, on October 31st, the dead were thought to return as ghosts. As the dead were those of the loved ones, food and wine were kept outside the doors as an offering to their beloved for their last journey.  If the celts had to leave their houses for the night, they would dress like a ghost to blend in amongst the dead.
The end of harvest and the beginning of cold dark winter was closely associated with the dead and the undead. In the past, people were afraid of the dark. The fear of the unknown still lingers among human beings today.
The Celts lived in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Northern France. By 43 A.D. Romans had conquered most of the Celtic regions. During their rule, Feralia (tradition commemorated for the passing of the dead) and Pomona (honour female Goddess of fruits and trees) were celebrated along with Samhain Festival on the same days.
Photography Credits: http://tvaraj.com  
In 609 A.D Pope Boniface IV, introduced Pantheon in Rome to dedicate to hour all Catholic Martyrs. Pope Gregory III, in the 8th Century introduced the All Saints Day incorporating a few traditions of the Samhain Festival on November 1st to honour the martyrs and saints. Hence, the evening before, was called the All Hallows Eve, and later called as Halloween. All Hallows or All Hallomas came from Middle English, Aholowmesse meaning All Saints Day.
In Second Life, Halloween is a big festival, celebrated across the grid. Designers create costumes for special Halloween Hunts and Halloween shopping events. Themed Costume parties are held in many clubs. The celebrations usually begin with start of October, although, the major celebrations are witnesses during the end of the month. Linden Labs started a destination category for all who love
Photography Credits: Leela Qissinger
Photography Credits: Wayward Events destination picture by Roman Godde

Reference Links
History of Halloween Video

Friday, October 23, 2015

THE HOLLYWOOD BALLROOM BRACES FOR THE RETURN OF THE PINK VAMPIRE on Sat. Oct 24th at 7pm SLT.


The Hollywood Ballroom is always packed when The Pink Vampire arrives on the scene, but it is unclear what will happen now that the singing sensation has made the cover of “Hollywood” magazine. The sensuous cover that shows nothing, but says everything is a top seller at every newsstand nationwide. Amar Stanley, the owner of the largest news and magazine store in Hollywood, located just south of Hollywood Bl. on Wilcox, said that the magazine sold out in the first 30 minutes.
It is rumored that The Pink Vampire will be performing her provocative “South America Dreams” set. A set of songs that got her banned in Poughkeepsie.

KILLER LOVE SONGS with Love Notes
Thursday night, Oct. 22nd at 7pm SLT, The Hollywood Ballroom presents “Killer Love Songs.” DJ Archer presents the love songs that get deep into you and don’t let go. These are the songs that make women cry and men confess their undying love. Tonight we are introducing “Love Notes.” A special feature that lets our guests say, “I love you” in a very special way. Check out an example of a Love Note here:
Bring that someone special or find someone new at The Hollywood Ballroom. A tissue dispenser has been set up on the bar, just in case. Formal or cocktail attire.

Friday – Special Event – The Gentlemen of Song – Oct. 23rd at 7pm SLT
Their voices are sexy! Their looks are Hot. Join DJ Archer as he presents “The Gentlemen of Song.” Your favorite male artists sing your favorite romantic songs.  Formal or cocktail attire.

The Sunday Night Spectacular
This Sunday, come and listen to “Elton John, Live.” It is all Elton, all the time in this fantastic tribute show. The only place on the grid you will find Elton John performing will be at the Hollywood Ballroom. That’s at 7pm, SLT. Formal or cocktail attire.
Make The Hollywood Ballroom and Theater your destination for great music, great fun and memorable evenings.

Additional information:


Join our group! The Hollywood Ballroom & Theater

Contact: Origen

Surplus Motors S65 AMG- Khajan Reporting...




Hmmm Surplus Motors just released the S65 AMG based on the real-life 2015 Mercedes Benz S65 AMG.


Exterior
At first glance, we can see that the car is more aggressive and yet more beautiful having a redesigned look. The car has been fitted with a six-twin-louver grille which looks great. The lights are aesthetically pleasing, yet the use of it when you turn it on is quite low. Lucky the brightness can be adjusted thanks to the advanced lighting system on board in the car which can be accessed by the HUD. Moreover, I’m glad to see that there are working indicators which adds to the realism; hopefully there will  be an update to the car to add hazard signs. The front grille seems wider, making larger intakes on each side with the addition of chrome--creating an epic look.



On the rear of the car, Surplus Motors has gone for new set of tail lights for the S65 AMG as well as a quad- exit exhaust system which is very sharp. In terms of the colour options on the overall body, you have 6 stock colours available to choose from or to customize it to your favourite colour.


Interior
Surplus Motors has done in the interior of the car which comes stocked with the highest-quality materials to make it look as real as possible. I would define this as pure luxury with Nappa leather and diamond stitching which graces the seats, headliner, dashboard, door panels and grab bars. The interior comes in 4 standard colours. Maybe it’s me, but I’m glad to see a working dashboard which you can access through your media content by enabling it in your settings. Unlike past cars like the Surplus Motors Spyder that was not possible.  


Driving
The 65 AMG is a very smooth to ride as well as realistic. The steering is perfect although I have noticed that when you are driving that the wheel seems to either oversteer or understeer despite being in 1st gear and not in cruise mode or turbo. Hopefully there will be a fix for that yet I have found out that by resetting the car via the menu is a temporary fix.



Pricing
The 65 AMG cost about L$1900 which I guess is worth every penny when you are getting a car like this.
Additional Features of the car
Features on your S65 include:

-6 body colours plus the possibility to design your own
-4 interior trim colours
-License plate can be changed
-Projector lights (advanced light settings only)
-RL sounds
-Re-size
-Smoother driving
-Multiple driver and passenger animations
-Multiple shift styles
-Exhaust smoke
-Adjustable seating
-Automatic/Manual Transmission
-Unlock/Lock
-Alarm
-Eject
-Working lights, including brake lights, indicators, reverse lights
-Opening doors/hood


....And more features to boot!



GEARS
Two shift styles are included. You can hold down Shift and use the arrow keys to shift up and down or you can just use PgUp or PgDn.
They can be selected in advanced>shift style

REVERSE


Additional Information:
Check out Surplus Motors inworld showroom
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Camaro/41/179/24

GIZZA CREATIONS PRESENTS - NEW COLLECTION- Lakua Cardigan Sets



Get ready to snuggle up with your new favorite woolen knit cardigan, presented in the form of GizzA - Lakua Cardigan Sets. Two sets of a black and brown leather vest with a heavy knit loose falling cardigan and underlaying neutral shirt. 

A texture changer HUD allows you to select no less then 6 seasonal perfect colors.

Main-store: 

Pursue the Impossible - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....


Nothing is impossible you say.  Exactly and you have seven days left to prove it. 

Do you have ambitions of creating the ultimate piece of machinima?  What are you waiting for?
Entries for The 6th UWA Grand Art Challenge & 8th UWA International Short Film Challenge (MachinimUWA VIII)  close at Midnight SLT, 31st October 2015. 

The theme is "PURSUE IMPOSSIBLE." Artists & filmmakers can interpret the theme as they see fit. What is your impossible? What is the impossible goal you have conquered, or that you have seen your loved ones or your heroes conquer? What are the things you once thought were impossible, but now are able to overcome? How do virtual worlds help you to visualize, create, and push the boundaries of possibility? What are the things which seem impossible now, which you think you will attempt to hunt down? What are the impossibilities of the mind? of the heart? of the soul? Is it the pursuit of the impossible that takes precedence? Or defeating it? You the artist... You the machinimatographer...You decide.

For all the rules and requirements got to –


Winners will be announced in December 2015.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

IT'S A TAILS AND WINGS NIGHT AT DADDY-O's - Thursday October 22nd 6 - 8PM SLT



Put on your most colorful and extravagant tails and/or wings and join us for a "Halloween Preparation Party" !  DJ Huey Walker will be spinning the tunes as we all dance with our tails and wings shimmering under the moonlight! Grab your significant other, your friends or just come alone and meet new friends at Daddy-O's....Where fun RULEZ!

Villian Halloween Costume Party Brought to you By American Justice League- October 24th 4-6pm SLT



You are cordially invited to attend  VILLIAN HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY aboard SLE's Luxury Yacht on Saturday October 24, 2015 4-6pm SLT. Featuring DJ:  Dinah Queen (Black Canary) of the ***Justice League of America***

Boarding Pass: SLE's Luxury Yacht: 
  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mont%20Fleuri%20Isle/26/219/27

Join the fight against cancer with The American Justice League and save the Ta-Tas!!

Dig deep into your pockets and raise some support!!!
Come ready in your best villain costume and meet the elite socialites from Metropolis and Gotham City; maybe even a chance to meet a “real” Justice League Member. 

 Music / Dance & Food / Drinks will be served. 



JLA Commercial:  https://youtu.be/H03XT2EIOGA

What Will You Do for Fun on Halloween?- Camury Reporting…



Halloween Shops in SL (Costumes, Decorations, Haunted Hunts & Activities)
Halloween is a traditional and cultural event which takes place mainly in English-speaking countries, especially the US, Canada, Ireland and the UK. History shows that Halloween originated from the pagan celebrations of the ancient Celtic cultures.
During Halloween, we see pumpkins and costumes and hear the famous line "trick or treat" which all play a significant role in this popular event. This festivity also includes frightening characters like ghosts, witches, zombies, skulls, monsters, black cats and even Dracula or Frankenstein’s monster.
It is a event in Second Life too. Many islands, shops and venues are decorated with with traditional items like bats, spider webs, pumpkins and creepy ghouls that remind us it’s Halloween.
Here are some places you can go to find some great Halloween decorations and costumes.

COCO
You will find complete female outfits, group gifts, and  party supplies here.
(The group is free to join.)

COCO Store:
 Brii Underground Wear  
Here you will find several outfits FOR FREE!
There are selections for him and her. You can also join the Halloween hunt and find 10 full outfits for only 1L each. Instructions can be found by clicking the logo banner inside the store. Information can be found in both English and Portuguese.
The group is free to join.
At *SL Free & Offer,* there is also a handsome Halloween outfit for men as well as another group for the girls. Remember to activate the group tag. (The group is free to join.)
At the Halloween Store, you will find complete outfits for men and women, with prices starting at 99 lindens. At the same store, you can find complete Halloween male and female avatars with prices starting at 199 lindens.

If you like the Japanese style, you can find Halloween costumes, gifts (transferables), mesh, clothing, shoes, skin, kimono, Gothic, EGL Goth, EGA, Cyber, Japanese, free, Santa suits, fantasy, punk, Neko, Vampire, wedding attire, ethnic clothes, Kawaii, cosplay, maid, angel, SCIFI, horse, harness at Bare Rose Tokyo,. Several complete outfits, starting at 150 lindens. Use your imagination and create a beautiful look for Halloween.




Go to the Halloween Market Sim and you'll find decorative, themed objects, with prices beginning at 15 lindens. You will also find complete outfits, male and female, for Halloween, with prices starting at 199 lindens.


Arriving in Halloween Town, look at the sky and sit on the devil's hand for a tour around the sim. At the entrance, get one free pumpkin hoppy ball and a free witch hat that can change the color. In Halloween Town, you will also find decorative items for Halloween parties, kids’ costumes, items to build a haunted house (spooky, creepy, and disturbing), decorative objects inspired by television, movies, and games. You also will find makeup, tattoos, and complete avatars, full perm, with different prices.



Also don’t forget to visit Fallen's Haunting - a haunted house and cemetery. Fallen's Haunting is an old haunted house with many rooms and three hidden ones. (Maybe you can find them.) Take a lantern at the landing point to help light the way. They have an outdoor area for events (DJ's and live singers). There is also a haunted maze. Be sure to visit the pumpkin area once you make it through the maze; there are also many places to chill with your friends.



If you like adventure, visit the voodoo hunt that starts on the 15th of October. It is a hunt for a little voodoo doll, but you can also find several gifts. On the 17th, the CLUB Voodoo is going to be have a Halloween Masquerade ball, and on the 30th there will be a Halloween party.


  • Voodoo Hunt:
Hunt Dates: Oct 15 – Oct 31
Stops: TBA (to be announced)
Hunt Object: Voodoo Doll
Hunt Theme: Halloween


These are just a few of the many other hunts and Halloween-themed events that await you in Second Life:
  • Sweet Tots 5th Annual Halloween Hunt
Hunt Dates: Oct 1 – Nov 1
Stops: In The main hunt, there are 16 things to find that are filled with over 140 prizes. In addition,  there are also bonus prizes (17) and Pumpkins (20). There are many prizes to be found.
Hunt Object: Participate in the story and find the items listed therein..
Hunt Theme: There is also a scary story in which you hunt for missing children. As you find a clue, you win prizes until you complete the journey. This is a haunted land and a half-sim decorated.


  • Darkness Falls
Hunt Dates: Oct 9 – Oct 31
Stops: 10
Hunt Object: Pumpkin
Hunt Theme: The darkest night of the year is approaching, and just as they do every year, Harshlands organizes an event to celebrate it.


  • Galicia Spine-Chilling Halloween Hunt ~ Just started
Hunt Dates: Oct 12 – Oct 31
Stops: 10
Hunt Object: Pumpkin
Hunt Theme: Explore the swamp, house, cemetery, and lighthouse. You never know what might be hiding behind the door. Look for 10 glowing pumpkins with some fabulous Halloween tattoos by Gab’s Creations in addition to some other goodies.

Have fun in Halloween!

 
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