Virtual World Business Association International Business Seminar w/ Kamille Kamala- January 21. 2017 at 4pm SLT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Virtual World Business Association

International Business Seminar

w/ Kamille Kamala

Of the Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club

Virtual World Business Association, January 10, 2017 - The Virtual World Business Association announces their 1st International Business Seminar of 2017, featuring Kamille Kamala of the Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club.

The Virtual World Business Association strives to provide our members with the latest tools, techniques and information to expand their business. Our International Business Seminars are held on a monthly basis, to expose the virtual community to businesses and organizations in various industries in Second Life.

Join us at the VIRTUALVillage Media | Virtual HQ Presentation Space on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM SLT as we introduce Kamille Kamala, of the Lyrical Cafe Poetry Club! Come and hear Ms. Kamala, as she discusses the ups and downs of running a virtual business, and the joy of getting sponsors for her events. Our International Business Seminars offer an up close and personal look into the journey of successful businesses and industry leaders, paving the way in our virtual worlds.

We will also be hosting a LIVE Poetry Event immediately following the seminar, to include an Open Mic Session, and several FEATURED artists such as Sucre Serenity Breeze, Cortes Gutierrez-Griffiths, Kile Koba, and more.

VVM/VWBA Presents Kamille Kamala ~ Seminar & LIVE Poetry SLurl:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Lima/52/95/22

Contacts: Sanaa Carami, Faith Aljon, Gaia Mocha Eternal (GaiaReign Resident)

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE PASSES $3 MILLION DOLLAR MILESTONE

Following the close of the 2016 SL Christmas Expo and final accounting from off-season fundraising 2017 Relay For Life of Second Life Chair Nuala Maracas announced to the RFL community that the milestone of $3,000,000 (USD) all time had been achieved.   The RFL community is invited to celebrate this accomplishment at a special party to be held Sunday January 15^th at Relay dAlliez.

Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society.  It began in Tacoma WA in 1985 and is held in more than 5600 communities and in more than 23 countries outside the U.S. Relay For Life of Second Life began in 2005 and raised $5000 that year.  The annual event has grown into the largest virtual fundraising event ever. In 2011 the event passed the $1,000,000 total and raised its 2 millionth dollar during the closing ceremony of 2013 Relay weekend. 

  In 2014 the Relay For Life of Second Life raised more than $420,000 and was the ranked 17^th largest Relay event in the world. 

The Thank You Celebration to be held Sunday, January 15^th will begin at 1pm slt will be broadcast on T1Radio and will feature special guest performer Maximillion Kleene, a longtime supporter of the Relay in SL.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Relay%20dAlliez/128/128/0

The 2017 Relay For Life season in Second Life will begin with Kickoff on March 5^th.  Team registration will be announced shortly.  Grid residents interested in participating can join the Relay For Life Volunteers group (secondlife:///app/group/7f1cc591-7968-9204-4082-98c7e544c371/about) for more information about joining or starting a team.

About the American Cancer Society:

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

Visit cancer.org or call 800-227-2345 for more information

CONTACT: Nuala Maracas
                     2017 Event Chair
                      Relay For Life of Second Life

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PLAYMATES MAGAZINE'S JANUARY 2017 ISSUE IS OUT NOW!

The first issue of 2017!  We start the new year with a special issue featuring Tricia Danielson - Playmate of the Month in her debut centerfold spread and explore live theaters and performances in "A Night At The SL Theater".  Plus, we have winter coats for him and her in our January Fashion Spotlight. The Playmates models pose with custom motorcycles by Hellish Designs in a "Biker Babes" pictorial.  Also, an interview with artist Jack Micheals and much more. Get your free copy at Playmates Magazine Headquarter or on SL Marketplace using the link below

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Playmates-Magazine-January-2017-Issue/10610003

Playmates Magazine is the longest running adult publication in SL with classy and professional photography featuring 25-30 of the most beautiful models on the grid in every issue. Informative articles, Fashion spotlights, Destination highlights, Romantic short stories, Creator interviews and more.  Playmates Magazine is an award winning publication with 6 media awards.  Offer your guests or customers free Playmates Magazines with our low prim, low lag Magazine kiosks available for free on SL Marketplace. Playmates Magazines are always classy, never trashy.

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The Law Of Attraction and Living Happy by Psychic Medium Linda Lauren

Being happy should be our first priority in life. I have found that when I am happy, all other things around me fall more into place. I believe we can attract more of what we want in our lives by being happy and positive than by being angry and maudlin. The Law of Attraction tells us that what you focus on, you will attract to you. That is something to empower ourselves with! It means we actually have control as to how things play out for us.

In these high emotional times of politics and issues, it is more important than ever to emphasize what we want and not on what does not really serve us. It all really starts with our daily intentions. According to this universal law, your experiences in life are created and propelled by the thoughts you have. So it is important not to invite into your life the kind of thoughts that defeat that purpose. Here are some ways to help keep attracting to you the things that will enhance your life.

Trust your intuition rather than your emotions when it comes to decision-making to guarantee results that might better suit you.

Lending your attention on thinking about what you want may make them happen more quickly.

Envision things as you want them to be, rather than as they are right now.

Don’t watch TV shows that are negative as to crime or illness, and read and see the local and world news only regarding what you need to know.

Don’t forget to dream, as dreams can guide your intentions.

These suggestions are not foolproof, but I have known them to work for me, as well as my clients and friends I’ve shared with. Switch your thinking to the Law of Attraction and experience and see the difference for yourself. It may not be easy at first because we already have predisposed thinking, but over time, you may be quite surprised at how much more positive life is by attracting what you want as a first priority.

Psychic Medium Linda Lauren can be found hanging out in her Angel Retreat or Meditation Gardens on her Island ETU ABBRACCIARE 

originally published on medium.com 

January 4, 2017 

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Misfit Dance & Performance Art - "Misfit Follies" Showcase - Wed Jan 4 at 7 pm SLT!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metanomics/53/174/3073

This week at the Misfit Forest Theater

Wed Jan 4 at 7 pm SLT

Misfit Dance & Performance Art presents :

  " Misfit Follies  ~  a Showcase of Theater Dance Art "

Show time is 7 pm SL with pre-show music starting at 6:30 pm SL

Please arrive early to guarantee your seat

We have a fun line up of amazing music &  story dance numbers for you - Come join the fun! 

This weeks Playbill:

"The Visit ( Give Me Love ) "

"Cinco de Julio"

"Peeping Tom "

"DayBreak"  

"The Spider's Heart" *featuring Miny as "the spider"!*

"Queens of DeNile"

"HooRay for Hollywood ( with King Kong! ) " 

 & finally

"The Crown Dance -  our wonderland tribute to David Bowie". 

Stick around after the show to Group Dance with the Misfits ~  Great fun!

Misfit Dance & Performance Art  ~  Prepare to be delighted.

Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information.

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Misfit Dance & Performance Art - "Misfit Follies" Showcase - Wed Jan 4 at 7 pm SLT!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metanomics/53/174/3073

This week at the Misfit Forest Theater

Wed Jan 4 at 7 pm SLT

Misfit Dance & Performance Art presents :

  " Misfit Follies  ~  a Showcase of Theater Dance Art "

Show time is 7 pm SL with pre-show music starting at 6:30 pm SL

Please arrive early to guarantee your seat

We have a fun line up of amazing music &  story dance numbers for you - Come join the fun! 

This weeks Playbill:

"The Visit ( Give Me Love ) "

"Cinco de Julio"

"Peeping Tom "

"DayBreak"  

"The Spider's Heart" *featuring Miny as "the spider"!*

"Queens of DeNile"

"HooRay for Hollywood ( with King Kong! ) " 

 & finally

"The Crown Dance -  our wonderland tribute to David Bowie". 

Stick around after the show to Group Dance with the Misfits ~  Great fun!

Misfit Dance & Performance Art  ~  Prepare to be delighted.

Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information.

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We found this -- now what do we DO with it? --- "Right -- Edit and POST IT".......said Lanai, our fearless leader.

The worst New Year Resolutions Ever – SL Anonymous

Every year people insist on coming up with new year resolutions that get shelved for the following year just to fit in with other morons who have goals they never accomplish. Let’s start from the top.

1. Lose Weight

Ok unless your doctor tells you that they will need to transport you to a truck yard to get your true cargo weight, you are borderline diabetic, full blown diabetic, or a heart attack waiting to happen… don’t bother putting this on your to do list.

Ladies if you are trying to fit in with all those airbrushed celebrities on the cover of magazines, Here is a simpler solution to achieving your goal. 1. take a pic and photoshop the hell out of it or raise your  selfie stick way up in the air and do an aerial shot to avoid any evidence of a double chin, run it through a couple PS filters and booom! Instant beauty queen for your profile pic.

Guys, if you are a little round in the middle move your selfie stick up above your sternum if you can find it and tilt the camera to catch a glimpse of a chiseled jawline, crack a smile and snap, or you can sift through old high school varsity photos and pass it off as recent OR just use someone else’s photo, just make sure it's not a celebrity. You want to at least be believable. Most people in Second Life believe a photo even if your voice sounds like you smoke 50 packs a day with bronchitis.

2. Make More Money

You can do this in a variety of ways without actually leaving your low paying job or the comfort of your couch on public assistance. If you are bleeding the government, simply have one child per year for a raise. Use whatever is left after buying your alcohol and cigarettes on tiers for a bigger parcel and some super kick ass mesh gear!

1. Break up with your gold digging significant other, time it right around the holidays and save a few bucks.
2. Move back in with your parents or random family members who won't notice you there.
3. Find the best ramen soup recipes on the internet. You could totally eat like a king on a 45 cent daily budget.
4. Start up your own webcam porno. Hey….there is something freaky for everyone, charge extra to smear yourself with condiments. Just don’t buy them. You can totally get them for free at your local Mcdonald's.

3. Apologize to the people you upset

That doesn’t go for all the people you pissed off in 2016, give them an advance apologize and go on being a total douche for 2017. Nothing is more satisfying them being your shameless self until someone knocks you out and you find Jesus.

4. Quit Smoking

Do away with cigarettes. Those are old school. Get a vape, fill it with marijuana and kick the nicotine. If it is crack you smoke… yea maybe switch back to bumming cigarettes from random smokers until you’ve exhausted everyone’s  generosity. But really this one usually doesn’t happen until you die a terrible death from lung, throat and mouth cancer. Stick it out until then, you mobile chimney.

5. Get Organized

Listen here, if this wasn’t acquired at a young age when your momma told you to do chores and keep your room clean then you are one hot mess. Who are you kidding. Just kick all the trash you have laying around your house into the nearest closet and spray some Febreeze.  You are only fooling yourself and maybe you just need a well needed, long time coming ass whooping from an organized person who gets anxiety standing in your mess.

6. Be Happy.

Well you don’t need much for little spurts of happiness if you follow this plan step by step.

Go to the local gas station, buy a lighter and some EZ widers. Visit your local ghetto, approach a thug who smells like pot, wave 10 bucks, do an illegal drug exchange and go find the nearest dumpster to stand behind and smoke a nice joint.**

So....in Summary -----

These are prolly the WORST ways to go into 2017 --- but nowhere will you find more honesty in reporting and opinion that what ends up on the cutting floor of the SL Enquirer.

From the owners and staff of www.slenquirer.com we want to wish you and yours the BEST in 2017 and beyond.

Set out your plan -- see it through and say hi to us out in the grid, we’d love to hear from you.

--- Menacier Fiertze for Lanai Jarrico - SL Enquirer -- taking a long hard toke…….ahhhhhhh

** for entertainment (reading) purposes only

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GiZzA Creations Knows what is Hot for Winter– Camury Reporting

Get ready for the coldest month of the season with a sporty and cozy looks.  Winter is here and  SL designers worked hard for this season’s collections. Gizza Creations is one such fashion destination that has filled plenty of wardrobes for years. So, let’s get to shopping!

Those who love and follow the trends of fashion consider winter the most glamorous of the year. It is during this time of the year that coats, beanies, gloves and boots come out of the inventory to accessorize.

FURS

Just as in the Autumn, furs are going to dominant the look of winter. You will find this trend in full pieces, such as jackets and vests, as well as detailed fur shoes and handbags.

WE WANT GOLD

 Silver and gold is one of the biggest trends this season. These metallics are perfect for  brightening up the sober looks of the season. Long coats, bodies, boots, skirts, etc. It definietly brinsg on the bling with the application of lurex and sequins.

COATS

 Coats are a must to combat the cold.  It you don’t want all the padding and bulk, a nice knit sweater works too!  arrive at parties in the cropped and maxi models, showing that the classical trend of the season can also be refined. In addition to these items, dresses and knit skirts are also great choices for that warm and cozy look.

STRIPES AND PLAID
Other trends that are popular this season are stripes and plaid. Those patterns will continue to be featured in winter.  If you like this style. You will find skirts, blouses, pants and dresses to add to your wardrobe.

BLACK CLASSIC OR GOTHIC CHIC
The total black look can be sleek, sexy and worn in many occassions.  Accessories give all black that extra kick needed to create your own personal goth or classic look.

Take your gothic outfits out of the closet and use and abuse of the black color. Black is the main color in this trend!

LINGERIE

It is very common for  avatars to be spotted with underwear showing.For example,  in the bars, clubs and adult hangouts where clothing is optional.  Believe it or not, lingerie is trendy any time of year. We're going to see sensual laces and bras made to be displayed. From the vintage and classic to the contemporary- Silk, satin , lace and velvet in pajamas, robes, tops and kimonos. A nice pair of heels for the ladies or some body art for the men, really add to the sexiness.

PUT A SCARF ON IT

 This season just like every year, scarves are an essential accessory. Enjoy this little charm to brighten your winter look. Just make sure it works with the rest of your winter ensamble.

BET ON THE HATS

 Hats are a trend in the winter fashion and they are part of the favorite accessories of several men and women. It can be a tricky accessory for woman when using hairstyle that seem to poke through the seems.  What better excuse is there to shop for hair that works with a hat!

BOOTS

Who doesn’t like a good pair of boots. This is one of the strongest trends of the year for men and women.  Here are the models that we selected for you.  Whether they are thigh highs, mid calves or ankle  boots- there is definietly a pair in second life perfect for the ladies! Guys, there are great boots for you too!

Enjoy doing your winter fashion shopping. Mix and match these ideas and find your own style.

Additional Information:

The photos that illustrate this article were borrowed from Gizza Creations Mainstore:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/131/102/72/

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GizzA Creations - Cheryl Blazers With Belt.

Looking for a casual chic look for coming festivities? Look no further, GizzA is proud to present GizzA - Cheryl Blazers With Belt.

A wrap around blazer with small belt gathering together the cloth around your frame. The delicate lace (optional with mesh body appliers) gives the look that certain extra to make you stand out and ooze luxury.

GizzA - Cheryl Blazers With Belt come in 5 color packs, each pack holding 2 additional colors and appliers for either black or cream lace underlay. The belt has the options to select no less then 6 leather colors as well as 3 colors for the metal belt buckle. Fitting sizes available are: Belleza isis, Venus and Freya, Maitreya Lara, Slink Physique and Hourglass and the 5 standard SL mesh sizes.

M-store: 

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

Market

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GizzA-Cheryl-Blazer-With-Belt-DEMO/10519758

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The one and only SLT converter. You can say goodbye to the time when arranging meetings in Second Life was difficult!

We have created a very revolutionary new product:The best and one and only Second Life Time Converter.

With Easytime You Can:
~first set your time zone
Then:
1) select a real life hour and find out what it will be in second life time
OR
2) select a second life hour and find out what it will be in your real life time.

Easy Time will enable you to do at a click what used to take you forever, converting your SLT into RLT and vice versa in half a second.

It is handy for all people of second life and it was designed to work on worldwide time zones.

A must have for all professionals and businesses: CLINICS, CLUBS, CLIENTS, PATIENTS, EVERYDAY PEOPLE

The hud can easily be minimized into a small clock by clicking the arrow. Quick, Smart, Easy and it even looks cool! 

purchase here:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Neat-SECOND-LIFE-TIME-SLT-converter/10232716?id=10232716&slug=Neat-SECOND-LIFE-TIME-SLT-converter

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Getting Older Better: Whole Brain Health SIM- Seersha Heart Reporting...

Lynne Berrett  (Lissena aka Wisdomseeker in SL), psychotherapist and coach to writers and artists, has first hand experience dealing with aging individuals.   She gained this insight after she and her husband took care of several older family members.  She observed the effects of dementia on these individuals, and decided she wanted to learn all she could about ways to maintain brain health.  This knowledge is shared with all of us through the Whole Brain Health Program (WBH) on their SIM Inspiration Island in Second Life.  The umbrella organization is a nonprofit called the Ageless Mind Project.  “A vision to help older adults maintain good self care habits, have lives filled with meaning, enjoy many opportunities for creative expression and positive relationships and always continue to learn and grow.”

Who is their target audience?  You may be surprised to learn that they are targeting those who are 50 plus years old.  It may seem an early age to worry about aging problems, but it is the perfect age to gain an awareness of the multiple intelligences each of us have, and work with them to help our individual aging process.  It is the research of Howard Gardner, psychologist and Harvard graduate, that the apply to the activities at their SIM.

Arguing that traditional intelligence measures are too narrow, Howard Gardner developed a theory of multiple intelligences.  ‘With his colleagues at Harvard Graduate School of Education, he established the master’s degree program Mind, Brain and Education.”  His theory is based on our brain’s ability to process information or “computing power”.  It is a natural progression then that each of us pursue the kinds of activities because our brain processes that area well.  In the terms of the WBH notecard ‘because we have “think-ability” or talent in those areas.”  Gardner has defined eight intelligence modalities [abilities] with a ninth under consideration.  These areas are:

1. Musical-rhythmic and harmonic; also referred to as Musical Intelligence
2. Visual-spatial
3. Verbal-linguistic; literary
4. Logical-mathematical
5. Bodily-kinesthetic
6. Interpersonal; social
7. Intrapersonal; focused inward
8. Naturalistic; not part of Gardner’s original seven but added after consideration.  A nature focused area
9. Existential [Proposed]

Gardner assigns equal value to each of these abilities we may possess.  Traditionally we think of language and math as intelligences but ignores many other intelligences we possess.  Whether you believe in multiple intelligences or not, the activities at the WBH SIM will engage you at all levels.  This SIM is laid out with resources that are far easier to use than those at LL Orientation Island.  The first time I walked around the SIM all I could say was “FANTASTIC”.

The SIM is full of notecards and notecard-receiving boxes for ease of interaction.  You may be completely unfamiliar with SL and this SIM will introduce you to the basics of SL with a nice step by step walk through --- a specially designed Orientation Center you can reach by using the teleporter at the center of the SIM.  This is a handy walk through you may visit again at any time to tune up your expertise. One item I found handy for those new to WBH or new to SL is a Buddy System.  There is a board with the names of members of the Collective who will assist and who will answer questions about WBH or SL.

Those familiar with the basics of SL are encouraged to explore the island. Everything there gives you the opportunity to try out a holistic approach to keeping your brain sharp. You do not have to experience it in any particular fashion.  The Multiple Intelligences Experience build was originally created by Zotarah (Zo) Shepard and it is periodically updated/modified by Associate Director Thuja (Tooyaa) Hynes and Media Director Francisco (Fran) Koolhoven.  It is set up using the Gardner eight intelligences in this fashion:

1.    Interpersonal (Social) Intelligence

2.    Visual/Spatial Intelligence

3.    Literary/Linguistic Intelligence

4.    Naturalistic (Nature-focused) Intelligence

5.    Intrapersonal (Inward-focused) Intelligence

6.    Mathematical/Logical Intelligence

7.    Kinesthetic Intelligence

8.    Musical Intelligence

The introduction notecard gives you these recommendations:

• Here in the Multiple Intelligences Experience (MIE), you will find 8 areas, each highlighting 1 of these categories. They are not arranged in any particular order. There is no hierarchy among intelligences, according to Gardner. They are all equally valid and valuable. [**The MIE is actually a powerful diagnostic tool. It can also help you expand your modes of thinking through action.]

• Wander around and investigate each area. In front of each is a sign announcing the kind of intelligence you can explore there. Click on the sign for a notecard. 

• The notecard explains that particular intelligence in more detail and gives you a list of suggested activities to sample right there. 

• On the notecard are one or more challenges, some of which can earn you rewards.

• Try at least 3 activities in each of the 8 areas. Which areas are you most attracted to? Which frustrate you fastest? Which feel most familiar to you? Which would you like to develop more?

The note card continues with adding that by trying 3 activities in each of the 8 areas you will identify your strongest affinities.  “Gardner says that we can have high brainpower in more than one area – but a single type of intelligence is still likely to be somewhat stronger than the rest. He also says we all need to cultivate the highest level of intrapersonal (inward-focused) intelligence possible for us, in order to live well in the world today.”

When you visit this sim there is even a HUD to take you around via TP to the various areas.  It is obvious to the visitor that the designers of the SIM took a lot of time to review how to best navigate the SIM.  You may even ride a bike or a skyway tram.  There are several ways to explore this engaging SIM.  You will recognize some of the activities such as a SUDOKO, and other activities will be new to you.  Some activities put a new twist on a familiar look such as one of the Chess Board challenges.  They have regular activities and you can either visit the SIM to use the large interactive calendar or join the group.

Visit WBH for your brain, for your health and for your curiosity.  You will probably learn something and find new resources all over the grid for your interests by using the LMs in their Community Cultural Hub.  Questions are encouraged with the multitude of Drop boxes and their encouragement for messages.  And responses are quick!

Additional Information:

SURL: secondlife://INSPIRATION%20ISLAND/131/129/22

SL Group Name:  WHOLE BRAIN HEALTH  

Webpage:  http://virtualwholebrainhealth.org

Google Plus Community:  https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/113895635480695815911

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/whole-brain_health_sl/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirtualInspirationIsland

Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/YouTube-virtualWBH:

YOUTUBE:   http://tinyurl.com/YouTube-virtualWBH:

Article Resources Used:

SIM Notecard

https://howardgardner.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences

http://agelessmindproject.org/2015/11/04/hello-world/

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