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Sunday, February 12, 2017

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 12, 2017



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Second Life Residents Invited To Participate in the World's Largest Virtual Fundraising Event!

Relay For Life of Second Life Team Registration opens at 6 am SLT on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Led by Event Leadership Team chair Nuala Maracas and co-chairs Leala Spire and Grace Devin, the 2017 season kicks off March 5th and continues through Relay For Life Weekend in Second Life on the 15th & 16th of July. The theme for the 2017 Relay season is “Passport To Hope".

Team Registration Details
•    Captains may register their teams beginning Feb 12th by visiting http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/    
     and clicking the TEAM REGISTRATION button.
•    Teams are recommended to have at least 5 members
•    Captains will be asked to set a goal for their team.  
•    Teams who meet the minimum fundraising levels will be eligible for a campsite and for real life prizes and awards.

A new Supporter category has been created to give credit to non-team entities who in the past have
raised funds for Relay using General Donations kiosks.These businesses, clubs or organizations can contact PrettyKitty Gumbo in world to be assigned a “Supporter” number and receive fundraising tools.

"This year we are not just going to think outside the box," said  event Chair Nuala Maracas. "We are going to Break The Box! Together we are going to make a difference. Together we are going to help our American Cancer Society finish this fight!"


About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 13 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranked number 17th in donations received among more than 5600 relay events held worldwide. As of January, 2017 RFL of SL celebrated raising 3 million US dollars to support the mission of the Society to 'Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead The Fight for A World Without Cancer!

About the American Cancer Society

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and is the world leader in the fight to end cancer. Together with our global partners and millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society carries out its mission to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer.

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Misfit Dance & Performance Art - "Misfit Follies" Showcase - Sunday Feb 12 at 7 pm SL


This week at the Misfit Forest Theater

Sunday Feb 12th at 7 pm SL

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

Another fun and engaging Playbill of fun dance art performance which includes:

"Queens of DeNile"        
"Peeping Tom"
"Banzai Samurai"
"Sleepless Sheep"
"Go Fish! "
"RoadTrip Memories"
"Cinco de Julio"
"DayBreak"     Jungle animals welcome a new day!



Misfit Dance & Performance Art  ~  Prepare to be delighted.

Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Grand Opening of Hard Rock Garage on Feb, 12th 2017 at 9.30 am SLT




Starting with DJ Zan around 9:30am SL Time
10am SLT Wolfie Moonshadow & Gabriel da Silva Dual Stream
11am DJ Zan & Gabriel da Silva
12pm Savannah Coronet & Gabriel da Silva Dual Stream
1pm DJ Zan closing

New biker orientated club !
* Live Rock Singers, Musicians and Bands Worldwide
* Presenters / DJ's - Classic Rock, Hair Metal, AOR
* Single and Couple poses on our bikes to watch the show in the garage
* Radiocast Stream Digital Quality for ALL Live Shows
* Live Video Shows
* Exclusive Dual Streams abroad
* Exclusive HRG Merchandise and Giveaways!
* Fun lounge games 24/7 !



Contact inworld: Sannita Cortes

Friday, February 10, 2017

Imperial Arts Presents Dance of the Lantern Festival, A Chinese Ballet Feb. 10th at 6pm SLT



Join us for a night of beauty, wonder and the soft glow of red lantern light, as we share with you the final glimpses of China on the last day of the New Year celebrations. The Dance of the Lantern Festival is a Chinese ballet production, where the dancers will move seamlessly from traditional dance to modern ballet, and back again.  

Imperial Arts is an inclusive group which focuses on providing East Asian themed performances, educational opportunities, and cultural experiences for its residents and guests. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sea%20Escape/186/171/25

Thursday, February 9, 2017

SL Enquirer Valentine’s Day 2017 Poem Contest



Whether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that’s what we celebrate each February 14 on Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that special Love for your loved one to read (and for our readers). So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our poetry contest.

Express your love – in 250 words or less and tell the metaverse what makes your Valentine special!

Write a poem about, or to your Valentine and submit it via email to lacy.muircastle@gmail.com or lanaijarrico@gmail.com
Be sure to include your avatar name and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written.
2017 Prizes:
First prize is Linden$ 5000
Second Prize is Linden$ 2000
Third Prize Linden$ 500
Lanai Jarrico and Lacy Muircastle will select the winners.  Entries must be received by 12.30 pm SLT February 12, 2017. The winners will be notified on Monday, February 13, 2017. The winning poems will be published in the SL Enquirer on February 14, 2017.


Be my Valentine - Lacy Muircastle reporting...



February 14 as a date became a day for love, and it was all thanks to Chaucer.



“Be my Valentine” - the word’s that make the heart beat faster and the world seem dreamier.  I remember at school (back in the day…) how we bought pink cardboard cut-out hearts and wrote a little messages on the back.  Then we’d wait in excruciating anticipation to see if we’d get a heart ourselves on the day.  It was always a successful fund raiser even if it left a few bruised souls in its wake.



 Chaucer the author of Canterbury Tales wrote a poem in 1382 entitled “Parliament of Fowles,” , the birds:
“Birds, take heed of what I say; and for your welfare and to further your needs I will hasten as fast as I can speak.  You well know how on Saint Valentine’s Day, by my statute and through my ordinance, you come to choose your mates, as I prick you with sweet pain, and then fly on your way.”

The popularity of Chaucer’s poem, which likely stems from a pre-existing general belief, at least in medieval England, that February 14 is the day when birds choose their mates, is what truly cemented the idea that Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic love.  This belief may have been recorded in medieval bestiaries, popular early books that compiled stories about animals, mythical and otherwise.  Never mind that not all birds mate for life.  Penguins do, as do geese and falcons.  But ducks, for instance, do not—yet the Mandarin Duck is a Chinese symbol for fidelity.


The first known Valentine Card, and reference to someone as a “valentine,” date to only a century after Chaucer’s popular poem.  On 14 February 1477, an English woman named Margery Brews wrote to her love, John Paston of Norfolk:
Right reverent and worshipful and my right well-beloved valentine, I recommend me unto you full heartedly, desiring to hear of your welfare, which I beseech Almighty God long for to preserve unto his pleasure and your heart’s desire.”

Renaissance images of amorini (little love gods) or cherubic putti were also shaped by Classical images of Eros figures and contributed to the gorwing tradition. Of course, much of the Classical tradition of a winged Cupid or Eros – as seen above in the Romantic Era Cupid sculpture in the Louvre by Antoine-Denis Chaudet –  a prankster often shooting love arrows into unsuspecting humans has also been absorbed into modern Valentine’s Day imagery.


At the British Postal Museum, the first known heart-shaped card is preserved, a sheet of paper from 1790 that folds, origami-like, to literally break apart the painted heart-shaped exterior.  Outside, the card reads: “My dear the Heart which you behold/Will break when you the same unfold/Even so my heart with lovesick pain/Sore wounded is and breaks in twain.”  When the heart is “broken” open, one more line of text lies inside: “My dearest dear and blest divine/I’ve pictured here thy heart and mine.”  These antique valentines, from 1477 and 1790, do not sound so far removed from modern-day Hallmark cards.
The general heart-shape that we now associate with love and Valentine’s Day, which does not look much like a real human heart, may be found in Renaissance art, including Donatello’s relief sculpture, Miracle of the Miser’s Heart (1447-50), as Oxford professor Martin Kemp notes in his recent book Christ to Coke: How Image Becomes Icon.  A Catholic cult developed around the Sacred Heart around the Counter-Reformation.  A burning heart came to be associated with Catholic mysticism and the supernatural phenomenon of “incendium amoris,” the fire of love, in which a worshiper has an out-of-body experience (ex stasis, from which comes the term “ecstasy”) and literally becomes burning hot with spiritual love for God.


While variations on the heart image have been around for centuries, it was not until 1977 that the cartoon heart image was codified by designer Milton Glaser, as part of the “I (Heart) NY” campaign, wherein the heart-shape acts as a rebus, an image standing in for a word or idea.


This Valentine’s Day we hope your hearts desires come true.

Imperial Arts hosts a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Feb 9th at 5pm SLT



We humbly invite you to attend a traditional chanoyu tea ceremony performed by one of our artists. Traditional or formal attire is recommended, but not required. 

Imperial Arts is an inclusive group which focuses on providing East Asian themed performances, educational opportunities, and cultural experiences for its residents and guests. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sea%20Escape/186/171/25

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

If your clothes could talk - Lacy Muircastle reporting...


If I were to take a peek into your wardrobe, what would it tell me about you?  You can learn a lot by a person’s clothing.  Things like your age, social economic situation, personality, and more.
If a woman walked into a room wearing a fuchsia dress, for example, you can be pretty sure that person is not a wallflower. We’d deduce that she liked attention, and was confident just because of the colour of her dress.



What you wear can inform passers-by of your type of employment (well not so much in SL), as well as your ambitions, emotions and spending habits.


And now it's even launched a whole new type of psychology.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner literally wrote the book on this phenomenon, which she calls the "psychology of dress." In "You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You," she explains not only how psychology determines our clothing choices, but how to overcome key psychological issues your wardrobe might be bringing to light in your everyday life, or even at work.

"Shopping and spending behaviors often come from internal motivations such as emotions, experiences and culture," says Dr. Baumgartner. "You look at shopping or storing behaviors, even putting together outfits, and people think of it as fluff. But any behavior is rooted in something deeper. I look at the deeper meaning of choices, just like I would in therapy."
How We Use Clothing as an Aid ... and a Weapon



Clothing is used as an economic and social indicator because generally speaking in this day and age there aren't official marks of rank such as a caste system or aristocracy.

Dr Baumgartner explained "When you don’t have a specific system, people come up with their own." It's what "helps you figure out where you fit in. Especially now, with the economy, with people losing status, maintaining a sense of who we are becomes even more important. Our clothes help place us where we think we want to be. "

She cited the Real Housewives TV series as an example: "Look at the way they focus on money. When they fight, they use logos and designers as a way to put each other down. They're using clothes and accessories both as a tool to know where they fit in and as a weapon against others."

Clothing That Projects a Good or Bad Image



There's no one piece or style that makes a person look successful. Dr. Baumgartner recommends the basics when trying to project a positive image: the little black dress, the blazer, the pumps. "With classics, history has done the work for you. It has lasted throughout time, so you already know it works," she says. And what is it that makes a classic a classic? "It has multiple functions, and it's appropriate for different age ranges and body types. It became a classic because it works no matter who you are."

On the other hand, there's no one piece or style that makes a person look unsuccessful. "Anything where it looks like you didn’t take the time or make the effort comes across badly," says Dr. Baumgartner. "The worst clothing is the kind that tries to undo, ignore or hide where or who you are, or the kind that shows you didn't pay attention to your body/age/situation ... Any clothes that prohibit you from doing your job well send the wrong message."

What Your Clothes Say to You, Not About You


study by the Northwestern University examined a concept called "enclothed cognition." Researchers define it in their report as "the systematic influence that clothes have on the wearer's psychological processes," meaning what your clothes are saying to you, not about you. And how they make you feel.

The researchers distributed standard white lab coats to participants, telling some that it was a doctor's coat and some that it was a painter's smock. All participants performed the same task, but those wearing the "doctor's coat" were more careful and attentive. Their actions were influenced by their clothing.

The same may be true of you. When your friend dragged you out of the house and told you, "Get dressed up! You'll feel better!" after your last breakup/failed interview/lousy day, she was onto something. "When you dress in a certain way, it helps shift your internal self," explains Dr. Baumgartner. "We see that when we do makeovers, and even actors say that putting on a costume facilitates expression of character. That's just as true for everyday life."

Enclothed cognition gives scientific proof to the idea that you should dress not how you feel, but how you want to feel. Which clothes make you feel powerful? Sexy? In control? Wealthy? The clothes you choose are sending a message to those around you, but also to you, yourself.


In "You Are What You Wear," Dr. Baumgartner features some of the most common wardrobe and perception problems. Do you recognize yourself in any of the below?

If you …
You might …
Consider:
Keep every piece of clothing you've ever owned
Be clinging to the past through the sentimental value of your pieces
Adopting the Golden Wardrobe Ratio: Get rid of 2 out of 3 items you own, including anything too big/small, ripped/torn or outdated.
Wear only neutrals, largely devoid of accessories
Be stuck in a psychological rut, too comfortable to shake it up, or too afraid to draw attention to yourself.
Deviating from your routine in small ways (a different route to work, a few new spring accessories--like these inexpensive ways to incorporate trendy polka dots--to jog your brain into feeling excited
Dress in clothing too large for your body
See your body differently than others see it, or as a reflection of the way it once was.
Bringing an honest friend shopping to find out what looks great on you, ignoring sizes and getting used to wearing clothes that really fit.
Have been told you're dressed inappropriately or too sexily
Consider the same outfit appropriate for every occasion (i.e. clubbing and family barbecue), or be looking for the wrong kind of attention.
Consider the image you want to project in given situations (at work, on the town) and choose outfits based on cues from those around you
Dress too young (or too old) for your age
Be trying to express the age you feel you are, but getting caught between your actual and internal age
Gearing your outfits toward your goals (like getting a promotion, meeting a significant other, traveling the world), rather than a specific age.
Are always in work clothes
Value yourself primarily through your work and work-related accomplishments
Recognizing your talents outside of work (great artist, compassionate, fun to bring to parties, etc.)
Covered in designer logos
Think you need to broadcast wealth in order to be treated well by others
Practice wearing "blank canvas" pieces and only accenting with logos to emphasize that people value you for more than your labels
Live in your "mom outfit" of jeans and a hoodie
Put the needs of your family before your own
Take more "me time." Remember: When mom isn't happy, nobody is.

What messages are you sending out into the metaverse and how do you think you can use your wardrobe to change how others perceive you—and even how you think about yourself?



You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You - Jennifer Baumgartner


DUBHNA RHIADRA - With the Dream Factory part III from The Brave- Live at the Magic Tree Feb. 8th at 3pm SLT



Join us for an hour with the engaging writer and storyteller Dubhna Rhiadra. She wrote a special story for the stunning installation THE BRAVE, and the tale told in three parts; relates how two children escape a world where their dreams are stolen for power. These clever children defeat evil to escape. Come enjoy this special and soulful reading by this outstanding author and reader at The Magic Tree.
Check our blog for details at http://cesoirarts.com

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Lunar fantasies come alive at Suicide Dollz from 1 PM SLT Feb 5 - 1 PM SLT Feb 17


Check out the Suicide Dollz event's newest round from 1 PM SLT February 5th to 1 PM SLT February 17th. 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, February 17th at 1 PM SLT. For any questions, please send a NC in-world to Selene Starflare or email to selenestarflare@gmail.com.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Misfit Dance & Performance Art - "Misfit Follies" Showcase - Monday Feb 6 at 7 pm SL



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

Bringing you Playlist 06 for this one which includes 2 brand new numbers for 2017 !!    " Go Fish!"   and   " Banzai Samurai "  --  Don't miss these!

Playlist 06

"Misfit's Toys"        
"LoveDotCom"
"Go Fish!"   New ! Debut!
"Hula Kitties"
"The Visit ( Give Me Love) "
"Miss McDonald"
"Banzai Samurai"    New! Debut!
"HooRay for Hollywood"    Our King Kong number!



Misfit Dance & Performance Art  ~  Prepare to be delighted.

Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Misfit Dance & Performance Art - "Misfit Follies" Showcase - Friday Feb 3 at 10 am SL -- STARTING --- at 9:30 SL



This week at the Misfit Forest Theater
Friday Feb 3 at 10 am SL

Misfit Dance & Performance Art presents :

  " Misfit Follies  ~  a Showcase of Theater Dance Art "

Show time is 10 am SL with pre-show music starting at 9:30 am SL

Please arrive early to guarantee your seat

Another super fun show as we bring you Playlist 05 with many of our favorites!

Playlist 05

"Cowboy Bill's Bills"
"Butterfly Strong "                       Our 2015   Relay for Life number - dedicated to cancer survivors all over the world!
"Under The Big Top Top"           New! for 2017~!
"Turtle Bayou"                              The turtles are back!  
"On the Clock 
"The Spider's Heart"                 ~ featuring Miny          a touching message about rising above adversity!   NO BULLYING -- now or EVER!
"Jai Ho"
"Sleepless Sheep "                          New! for 2017~!


Misfit Dance & Performance Art  ~  Prepare to be delighted.

Contact JenzZa Misfit for more information.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

PLAYMATES MAGAZINE'S FEBRUARY ISSUE IS OUT NOW!


Playmates February issue is hot off the presses.  Featuring, Chrissy Sparrowtree- Our cover and centerfold model and the Playmates models in a "Wet T-Shirt" photo spread.  Plus great Valentines day gift idea's in our "What's Trending" segment.  We also have casual outfits for him and her in our "Fashion Spotlight" and "How To Lose A Guy (Or Girl) in 10 Day's." And much more.  Get your free issue at the Playmates Magazine Headquarters or one of many kiosks throughout SL or you can get your issue now on SL Marketplace using the link below:

Playmates Magazine has been in publication since 2007, making it the longest running adult publication in SL and winner of 7 awards.  Playmates features professional and classy photo's, interesting articles and informative highlights on products and destinations.  Each issue has 25-30 of the most beautiful models in Second Life.

 
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