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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Come explore the newest round of Suicide Dollz Now until Nov 18!


Check out the Suicide Dollz event's newest round from 1PM SLT November 6th until 1PM SLT November 18th. As Second Life's longest running, alternative themed, bi-weekly shopping event, established in 2013, we continuously strive to bring you the best products by some of the grid's most recognized designers. To check out our full, uncensored shopping guide for the current round, please visit https://suicidedollzsl.wordpress.com/The current round will run for two weeks before closing on Friday, November 18th at 1PM SLT. For any questions, please send a NC in-world to Selene Starflare or email to selenestarflare@gmail.com

An in depth interview with Nikolas Actor - Dean Lawson reporting


 

 
Onlinker.com is a social network website created by Second Life resident Nikolas Actor for other Second Life residents. I had the good fortune to speak with Nikolas about this new project.
 
Dean Lawson : Could you describe what onlinker.com is?
 
 
Nikolas Actor : OnLinker.com is a social network for second life’s users. It is unbelievably flexible and easy to use. With OnLinker.com you can advertise your products, create groups, organize events, write blogs and so much more…
 
 
Dean Lawson : What was your inspiration for Onlinker.com?
 
 
Nikolas Actor : Good question, i find a lot of difficulties trying to get in touch with my friends, when i'm using someone else's laptop, more over when you make an account in facebook for your second life account, it only takes one single report to lose your facebook account ... so i had this idea of making a social network ... it helps also the seller ... they can stay in touch with their customers they can check their messages easily and offer support them support … and of course there is a "Newsfeed"which allow anyone to publish photo/video/status or whatever, and it goes live everyone using onlinker can see it … so it makes it easier for advertising and other things.
 
 
Dean Lawson : Before inviting me to your office you sent me a message stating you wanted to verify my account for OnLinker.com Is this a standard practice?
 
 
Nikolas Actor : It's our policy, we are trying to keep everyone using their own avatar's name … because someone may use someone else name and cause him/her problem here in world ... so people with the tag "Verified" are using their own names to keep things safe
 
 
Dean Lawson : If people do not verify their identity with you are their accounts deleted?
 
 

Nikolas Actor : Yes, after a certain time … we have a good team, always someone is online, however if none is online users can leave a message saying that they are the owners of the account in our website
 
 
Dean Lawson : On your profile it says you have been a Second Life Resident for 7 years 8 months. Is this the first time you've created this type of project?
 
Nikolas Actor : Yes this is the first time, i'm just back to sl a month ago and i started OnLinker.com … there will be more one or two more project related to it soon …  I'm working on some Networked Adboards which will be controlled from a single server and the ads can be showed in several adboards around the second life grid the adboards locations will be displayed on OnLinker.com as well
 
 
Dean Lawson : If someone wanted to join your team how would they do this? Is this a paid position or volunteer?
 
Nikolas Actor : For now there is only volunteer positions, because we are a free social network we don't ask users to pay to use our services, however in the future the team will paid for sure
 
 

Dean Lawson : Onlinker.com is currently holding a logo contest, did you want to explain what this is for our readers?
 
Nikolas Actor: Sure … in our community everything is done, by the vote of users … so right now the contest, which was an idea of our sponsors ... we are asking people to make a Logo for OnLinker.com and the winning logo will be set as the official one and the winner get L$10,000 donated by our sponsors
 
 

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Johnathan Hiess Experience : Living Large in SL and RL - Seersha Heart Reporting





            The SL Enquirer has reported on Johnathan Hiess last in 2012 in the story ‘When Second Life Impacts Real Life’.  The Hiess Experience is moving strongly as we check back with the founder, Johnathan, to see what they are doing now.  We started his interview while he was having his hair cut by a very patient stylist, Elizabeth, at Lady Jane’s in Peoria Arizona.  Moving to his exotic beach themed SIM Johnathan answers my questions to catch us up on the Johnathan Hiess Experience.

Seersha Heart:  Remind me what brought you to Second Life to pursue your love of music.

Johnathan Hiess:   What brought me to SL was my company CIGNA.  I was watching medical and news reports on internet addiction.  I saw how heavy Second Life during that era was being trafficked so I wrote a proposal which got approved and CIGNA set up shop in Teen SL.  That's when I created Johnathan Hiess.  I didn't really know what to do with myself in SL until I heard the music scene.  I was a DJ in my teens in the 1980s so I felt a lot of in world DJs were doing it wrong.  I had been around music and live performances since I was 6 years old.  So I had a good understanding of the music scene.


Seersha Heart: In some ways it seems that SL saved your life at one point, correct me if I am wrong....what would you tell others looking for a creative outlet?

Johnathan Hiess:   SL gave to me an outlet with the music to create.  Most veterans like me Diagnosed with PTSD sometimes depend on being medicated.  Music for me is my stress reliever.  When it comes to the Tributes I actually let others take the stage and I just do the music.  I like giving a person who's healthy or with a Terminal Illness a chance at being that one fantasy of being that artist on stage.  I even had one pass away after her performance.  But she lived her fantasy.

Seersha Heart:  You suffered through some very traumatic life events and have PTSD from them...how has pursuing your music changed or not the way you deal with PTSD?

Johnathan Hiess:   As I mentioned about putting people on stage this is what brings me happiness.  If I can put you in a good mood from my Djing, Tributes or Singing and you feel good then I feel good.  SL is what you make of it.  But it doesn't always have to be you at the center of your Universe.  Share it with others and they will do more than put their faith in you.

Seersha Heart: In 2012, SL Enquirer did an article on you and at the time you had a regular presence in SL and your career IRL with music was taking off.  What projects do you have on the horizon IRL?

Johnathan Hiess:  Since the 2012 article I had the pleasure of working with Freddie Cruz.  That led to three RL gigs and several other events.  Eventually I partnered with Gaby Rivera of Lola Entertainment.  I also moved on to State Farm and been very happy.  I have a balance of SL, Music and RL


Note to reader: Some of the RL groups he has worked with include: Cheap Trick, Poison and Def Leppard, Slash, Myles Kennedy, Ozzy Osbourne. See When Second Life Impacts Real Life’ for the complete story of his work with these artists.

Seersha Heart:  What presence does the Hiess Project have currently in SL?  Are you collaborating with Kittie Blessed to bring it to a more regular presence again?

Johnathan Hiess:   The Johnathan Hiess Experience has maintained a steady Presence at Franks Jazz and Franks Elite Jazz.  Often at times branching out to other venues like Playboy SL, Roissy, T&S Speedway/Finish Line, Club Hatsune and OD Designs for concerts that cannot be done at Franks.  And yes there is now a permanent presence of Kittie Blessed with The Hiess Experience.  With Kittie I have launched a new Division called Rusty Violence.  She will handle all the Rock/Metal/Alternative concerts.  Carmen Cardone has taken on the other division now called Center Stage were musicals like Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.  From this a new Experimental division has also been launched named City Park.  That part has already acquired music from Artists like Keith Sweat, RUN-DMC, EMINEM


Seersha Heart:   Your tribute band is outstanding and even has an endorsement as well, true?  Which bands do you do the music from?  I heard  Chris Issak and HIM when I attended the Thursday October 27, 2016 event.

Johnathan Hiess:   What you heard was the band HIM doing their cover of Chris Isaac. Yes the Johnathan Hiess Experience does acquire music from major labels.  That's why the music sounds so good.  Plus I get full concerts.  I do not like that pieced together concerts my competition does.  Plus they use the same music over and over.  There is only so many AC/DC & Nickelback concerts a persons senses can take.

Seersha Heart: You are extremely dedicated to your music and your children are also very musically oriented.  You work at State Farm and didn't you do something for State Farm too?

Johnathan Hiess:  Yes I did.  Twice State Farm had me DJ in the work place for Cinco De Mayo events.  Many of my coworkers do enjoy listening to me DJ from Franks Jazz.  Ladies say my voice in seductive lol


Seersha Heart:  I can say that you do have a very seductive voice.  *fans self* Tell me what your children are doing now?

Johnathan Hiess:  Four daughters and one son: 
daughters; Amber (Resides in Utah and works for a Software Company); Rosaliz (Resides in Massachusetts and has completed both Medical School and Residency.  She is engaged and already planning a family of her own); Michelle (Resides in California and recently resigned from Disney.  She is in the process of moving back to Arizona.) ,Justine (Just moved to Texas and is looking to restart her DJ Career there in both worlds) 
son: Hiro - Currently on Tour in Japan.  He will not pursue music after he returns.  Hiro plans on going to the Air Force Academy to become a Doctor.

Seersha Heart:   Your group, The Hiess Experience, is open to anyone to join so they may be alerted to upcoming events.  Are there any special events I should tell our readers about now?

Johnathan Hiess:  Yes, Les Miserables on Black Friday [November 25, 2016].  I figured after a day of crazy shopping and visiting relatives, and kitchen cleaning.  You will be looking forward to a break.



            By joining The Hiess Experience group, you will be alerted to the tribute band productions and any other musical event he organizes in world.  Johnathan is living the dream of success in both worlds finding that perfect RL to SL balance.  I hope you each have the opportunity to see and to listen to one of his productions.  The sound is exceptional and the quality is top notch.

Contact: In world N.C.; email: 6025742025@vtext.com



Monday, November 7, 2016

3rd Annual "No Kid Hungry" for Thanksgiving Drive



Did you know that more than 16 million children in America – one in five – struggle with hunger?  

Not only does this fact touch our spirits, but with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, filled with FAMILY, FRIENDS and FOOD, it is imperative that this season, no kid goes hungry. So, we decided to take action once again and join the battle against child hunger in America this Thanksgiving.

VIRTUALVillage Media and The Delicious Foundation℠ partner
to raise funds for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® Campaign this Thanksgiving season.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 we launched our 3rd Annual "No Kid Hungry" for Thanksgiving Drive. Our goal is to raise funds to support the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry® campaign, whose focus is on ending child hunger.  We invite you to join us in support of the campaign that connects kids with nutritious food to lead healthy active lives.  No child should ever go hungry and we want to help make that happen. Do you?

For $49, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner, you can provide up to 490 meals
to hungry children this holiday season and throughout the year.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?


Make a Donation
Every $10 USD donated can provide up to 100 meals for a child who is still facing hunger.
All donations are secure and sent directly to Share our Strengths by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation (for tax purposes).
  • Visit one of our Donation Kiosks Across the Grid:

Raise Funds with Us
Spread the word to your family, friends, associates and customers about the campaign.
  • Promote Your Support: Tweet, Facebook, Post to Pinterest and Linkedin.
  • Add the following Text & Link to your Email signatures/correspondence/ website wherever you like:
Join Me in supporting the "No Kid Hungry" for Thanksgiving Drive

Become a Sponsor
Support our InWorld efforts by becoming a sponsor today!
  • Choose a Tier Level Sponsorship Package and Sponsor our Drive (InWorld).
Through sponsorship there will be several opportunities to participate in our Drive and market your services, organization or business at our Drive Wrap Event: Our Donor Reception Dinner. Support our InWorld efforts by becoming a sponsor today!
Contact: HoneyGlaze Delicioso [via IM or NC]  for Sponsorship Details or click here Calling ALL Sponsors!!

PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THIS CAUSE AND SPREAD THE WORD.
YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!!!

About SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S NO KID HUNGRY® CAMPAIGN
No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending child hunger a national priority.

VIRTUALVillage Media
VIRTUALVillage Media delivers imaginative, original and dynamic strategy, communication and design. Thinking outside of the box, allows us to take each client idea to the next level and deliver material that is effective, engaging and attractive.  VIRTUALVillage Media offers custom digital media services, integrated marketing solutions, creative design, event marketing, management consulting and information technology.

VIRTUALVillage Media | VIRTUAL HQ is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to provide a place where we extend our business, knowledge and assistance to those who may be looking for a place to meet and collaborate with like-minded persons. We are an International HUB, a COMMUNITY to network and collaborate with CREATIVE and INNOVATIVE individuals and businesses all over the globe both virtually and face to face.

The Delicious Foundation
The Delicious Foundation is a child advocacy organization focused on child hunger and nutrition in the U.S.A. and beyond. We help raise funds to sponsor agencies like Save the Children, Share Our Strengths and others that respond to the needs of Children as their main focus.
Our Virtual Division supports other virtually represented Non-Profits, Community Organizations and Philanthropic Individuals whose intentions are focused on bringing forth change [mainly through Healthcare and Wellcare] in the lives of Children in the U.S.A. and beyond.
We are here to support your fundraising efforts and events in whatever way we can. We utilize the resources of our sister company's EEM & Y.D.E. as well as other affiliate organizations to assist with the marketing and facilitation of your Fundraising Campaigns and Events.

Feel free to contact us for more information

Many thanks in advance for your support -- and please don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

The Live Gospel Christmas Show! When extraordinary isn't quite enough! EVERY SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER!



Voted the best show of the season, watch the best live singers of second life gather in a unique romantic setting! Breathtaking effects and professional dancers! The craziness of a Vegas show combined with the passion and spirit of African American Gospel music for a mind blowing and unmissable result.

With this show we haven't just put together a few Christmas and gospel  songs, we did the real thing, and have brought home the sound that has touched the hearts of so many in true American churches. Part of our goal was also attempting to make it appeal to all nations, genders and religions; and boy did we do that. 

Surprise guest: world-renowned entertainer  MICHAELJackson Follet

The live gospel Christmas Show will take place every Sunday of November and December, each show is different from the previous:
DATE            SL TIME                                                
Nov 6           3:00 pm    
Nov 13         2:00 pm   
Nov 20         2:00 pm  
Nov 27         2:00 pm   
Dec 4           2:00 pm  
Dec 11         2:00 pm  
Dec 18         2:00 pm   
Dec 24         3:30 pm

Perfect in the weeks leading up to Christmas  for couples, families,friends and music lovers!
Tickets can be bought at any given time, once you have a ticket you have access to one of the shows: (YOU CHOOSE WHICH) click here to buy tickets in world: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Higher%20Resources/231/87/22

TEAM DIABETES OF SECOND LIFE SUPPORTS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH







November is National Diabetes month! During this month, The American Diabetes Association uses the media to draw attention to diabetes awareness, prevention, treatments, and support mechanisms that are available to everyone.

This November, Team Diabetes of Second Life is joining National Diabetes month with several events planned:

      November 1 to 30 - The Red Hunt in support of Team Diabetes of Second Life-http://www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org/the-red-hunt.html
      November 4-National Diabetes Packets distributed via our group
      November 4 to 30-Live Healthy Tips
      November 15 to 30-Art Gacha in support of Team Diabetes of Second Life-http://www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org/art-gacha-event.html
      November 20, 2016-3pm slt to 4pm slt-November & December Art Exhibition opening at The Red Gallery featuring live performer Melenda Mikael-http://www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org/the-red-gallery.html
      November 27, 2016-1pm to 2pm slt-The Red Ball, sponsored by Ghee and featuring live performer Mimi Carpenter

A free National Diabetes information  pack will be available at the Team Diabetes of Second Life’s official office at the Nonprofit Commons complex. This pack will include awareness, prevention, and treatment information from the American Diabetes and goodies for Second Life avatars!

About Team Diabetes of Second life

Team Diabetes of Second Life is an official and authorised fund-raiser for the American Diabetes Association in Second Life. Established with the aim of raising funds in support of diabetes treatment and to raise awareness of the disease in SL, Team Diabetes of Second Life was founded by Jessi2009 Warrhol and John Brianna (Johannes1977 Resident), and is served by an advisory board comprising Eleseren Brianna, Veruca Tammas, Sandie Loxingly, Rob Fenwitch, Earth Nirvana and Dawnbeam Dreamscape, with Saiyge Lotus serving as a special advisor.



About The American Diabetes Association:
The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected by diabetes by funding research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association delivers services to hundreds of communities and provides objective and credible information and resources about diabetes.

Free resources are available in English and Spanish at http://www.diabetes.org and 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2382).

For More Information:
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=11304578&fr_id=11331&pg=personal (The official American Diabetes Association page for Team Diabetes of Second Life)

http://www.idf.org/membership/meet-our-members (Website to find diabetes information in your home country)

Saturday, November 5, 2016

You are invited to attend The Opening of Winter/Christmas Exhibit at the Historic Virtual Chelsea Hotel, Gallery 23 Nov 5th at 2pm SLT





Featuring six artist every two months for the last seven years.

Featured artists are:
dixmix Source
Laoin Xaris
Rose (RFB Morpork)
Suzen Juel Resistance
Gillian Gustafson
nabrej Aabye

The Gallery is East of the landing point, in the old Synagogue.

The popular Paris METRO Couture: Silken Mountain Gown in Clay tones is available for only a 200 L donation to Gallery 23
Non-transferable. Beautiful classic fits Belleza, Slink, Omega (Maitreya)

Thank you for supporting the Arts!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lanestris/167/185/104

GeekSpeak – ecumenopolis – will Earth become a planet-wide city? Discussion on Saturday Nov. 5th at 12pm SLT



An ecumenopolis is a planet-wide city where all the land and perhaps all the sea are covered by endless buildings.  Would such a city be possible?  How would we grow all the food we would need?  How would we get rid of the heat generated by so many people?

Population growth on Earth suggests that we may need such a city.  But will the population increase to such an extent?  Could humans stand such a city?  Don’t we need wildernesses, other animals, gardens?  Will there be space for them in an ecumenopolis?

How would such a city be managed?  Would we build skyscrapers miles high?  Would there be breathable air at the top of the skyscrapers?  Would we build underground?  Would we build at the bottom of the sea?

Would there be wars between different parts of the same city?  A citywide government?

Come and discuss the biggest engineering project of history.  Bring a hardhat.
IM Kathen Ohtobide if you need a teleport.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/141/128/51

Learn to Ride with the Cobra's!




On Sunday, November 6th, at 11:30 am slt, and again on Sunday, November 20th, Cobra's MC World  would like to encourage you to come out and learn to ride an SL Motorcycle.  
Members of the riding community will be there to show you how SL motorcycles work, a bit about how to tune your ride to your own style and give you a chance to ride a bit.  Then you can join us at our track, ride with us on a regular ride, and  meet some more of the SL motorcycle community.
LET'S RIDE!  (A very good 1 Linden motorcycle will be available for class entrants or bring your own.)

Friday, November 4, 2016

Playmates November issue is on stands now!


  This is our 9th year anniversary issue. Featuring, the Playmates models on a hot, Roman holiday vacation.  Also, The latest trends to decorate your home and fall fashions to wear.  Plus a romantic short story and much more.  Get your free issue at Playmates Magazine headquarters or get one free on SL Marketplace here

Tuesday, November 1, 2016




PRESS RELEASE
Contact:  Jackie Lefko jackielefko@gmail.com

OPEN MIC AUDITIONS KICK-OFF SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST 2016 
The SL's GOT Talent Contest grooves into its fourth consecutive year on the Grid. 

On Thursday, November 3, 2016, starting at 5 PM SLT, the SL's GOT TALENT CONTEST officially kicks off with the OPEN MIC Auditions. 

There will be a number of known and unknown Second Life performers gathering to show off their stuff.  You do not want to miss the first opportunity to hear the amazing variety of talent from SL residents.  Additional auditions will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 8-10 AM SLT and 2-4 PM SLT.

SL’s GOT TALENT (SLGT) Contest was created and organized by Jackie Lefko, an SL singer and the owner of the SPEAKEASY. After debuting several new SL performers at her venue, Jackie’s brain started churning and Voila – the birth of SLGT in 2013.  

She felt a contest would be a great opportunity for those looking for a unique opportunity to not only showcase their talent but to also engage in a personal challenge.  

Other business owners agreed as they lined up to participate as Sponsors, Judges and 
Prize Contributors as follows: 

Bluebyrd Entertainment
Classique Lounge
D1 Radio
Finale Couture
Greased Lightning 
La Radio del Patio
Music Soulmates
Nat's Jazz Club
PAM's Talk Show
V 91.8 Radio
SLGT contest is a great platform for seasoned SL performers to expand his or her reach and for a new comer to jump start an SL music career.  And, most importantly, some may need some Lindens to pay your tiers.  Speaking of Lindens, what is the REAL incentive here - PRIZES.  

Contest winners can expect the following Cash prizes:
1ST PLACE WINNER: 
$30,000L CASH
Customized SLGT Winner Trophy (picture shown)

2ND PLACE WINNER: 
$20,000L CASH
3RD PLACE WINNER: 
$15,000L CASH
In addition to the Cash Prizes, all winners will get a showcase at sponsor venue such as the Classique Lounge, Music Soulmates, Greased Lightning, La Radio del Patio and Nat’s Jazz Club.  First prize winner will also be featured in the SL Enquirer and on V 91.8 Radio.


To learn more about how the contest will be judged and to remain current with SLGT happenings, visit the official contest web site: 
http://www.slgottalent.com and/or  https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Here is your taxi to attend SL’s GOT TALENT contest auditions: 
  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Detroit%20City/50/162/22


 
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