Racing & Motorports Association's $125,000L Launch Week October 12th-October 20th, 2019

Motor racing in Second Life.

"Wait, what? That's a thing?" is a common response to that opening sentence. But what if you were to find out there have been racing sims owned by real-life car manufacturers? Or that sponsors have fought over advertising space on cars? Or that car racing has been one of the top shows on certain Second Life television channels? Or that there are a known handful of racers that have topped a million lindens in prize-money? Yes, racing is big business and racers enjoy celebrity status, with racing being talked about by people that have never attended a race.

The above describes the scenario in racing's golden years from about 2007-2011. Today, the manufacturers, sponsors and big prizemoney are memories, as are big fields of 20-30 racers at events. However, what this does mean is that anyone involved in racing now is in it only for the racing and as such it's a scene that is genuine and made by racers for the racers. The Racing and Motorsports Association intends to bring that big ol' buzz back and this time, with it's more authentic driver base, it will be bigger and better than before and every step of each career will be recognized and be important to more than just that one driver.

Having moved in at the Nationwide Racing Association, an existing race sim, in October the RMA will both be holding a launch week worth L$125,000 in prizes and then starting a brand new season of racing, which will also carry significant prize pools in the opening weeks.  At their headquarters, you can see the schedule board, the two-week driver rankings board, the cars to be used (which are all free!) and you can pick up the latest SL-wide racing schedule, which includes both the RMA-sanctioned and everyone else's events as well. You can also check out the Second Life racing channel(s) on Youtube.

The next step is persuading, you, the normal person that would like to race, but is afraid to start, that it's totally fine and you are in a position all of us old veterans would like to be in again. Right at the start of our careers and seeing how far we can go with it. Because, you lucky new racers have only one direction to go and that's up! Us older statesmen and stateswomen (yes, there is a big ratio of female drivers) have to fight not to go down! Every one of us in racing welcomes each new face and admires you for stepping into what must seem like a daunting arena. Before long, when you see the helpfulness being shown towards you and the interest in your improvement, you will find yourself immersed and integrated into the scene before you know it! You will find a favorite race organization and feel it's your second home. With all kinds of vehicles, asphalt and dirt racing, road circuits and ovals and a range of start times, there's something for everybody.

Why don't you visit the Racing and Motorsports Association's HQ, or join the group and pick up the notecards posted in there regularly. We even welcome fans that just like to watch racing and we have some superstar spectators, too. You can do that in person or just watch races on one of the streaming channels you'll find addresses for within the 'SL racing schedule' notecard.

This scene is about to become one to be a part of once again.


Come on, be a racer! (You'll love it, I promise.)


The schedule:

***RMA SHOWCASE/LAUNCH/UNVEILING/NWRA REVIVAL WEEK***
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Sat 12th Oct, 3.00pm – Stock cars, L$10,000 (Kansas)
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Sun 13th Oct, 4.45pm – Gen 6 (2×30 laps), L$10,000 (Bristol)
Sun 13th Oct, 6.30pm – Dirt late models, L$10,000 (Langley Dirt)
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Mon 14th Oct, 4.45pm – Winston Cup, L$10,000 (Speedbowl)
Mon 14th Oct, 7.00pm – Sprintcars (winged; dirt), L$10,000 (Tulsa Bowl)
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Tue 15th Oct, 4.45pm – Xfinity, L$10,000 (California/Auto Club)
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Wed 16th Oct, 7.00pm – Asphalt, modifieds L$10,000 (Bowman Gray)
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Thu – OFF
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Fri 18th Oct, 3.00pm – Stadium trucks, L$10,000 (Sports Stadium)
Fri 18th Oct, 7.00pm – GT Road Cup, L$10,000 (Sunset)
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Sat 19th Oct, 4.45pm – F-trucks, L$10,000 (Kolmården – reverse)
Sat 19th Oct, 7.00pm – Offroad trucks, L$10,000 (Arena One – reverse)
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Sun 20th Oct, 2.00pm – Indycars, L$15,000 (Pocono)

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QUEEN TRIBUTE Presented by Sapphire Beach Club & Black Vinyl Tribute October 6th at 1pm SLT

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THE MAD CIRCUS IS BACK WITH EVEN MORE DARK AND TWISTED HALLOWEEN FUN!

Evil Bunny Productions Presents the Mad Circus 5 Halloween & Gacha Fair. Over 70 designers showcase their seasonal exclusives, everything from horror, goth, to circus and freak show. Each booth has a 10L special for you to stay on your SL budget as well as an exclusive release for the event. Still not enough Halloween shopping for you because we all know Halloween is the BEST holiday, there are over  80 gacha machines for you to play! So step right up and get to the Mad Circus today- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brewery/85/130/21

While you are on the sim, be sure to visit the Gacha Life Nightmare round just next door with over 40 exclusive gachas and free group gifts or start the Boo! Bunny Hunt 8 with over 80 designers and 1L prizes.

TWE12VE opens the 12th of each month and October's round is all that is gothic!

Stay up-to-date on everything Evil Bunny by following us on our social media platforms and signing up on our website-www.evilbunnysl.com

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EBP Office- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brewery/187/224/22

Evil Bunny Productions does 6 large and 2 mini themed events/year, 6 hunts, monthly TWE12VE and bi-monthly Gacha Life events in Second Life.

For questions or assistance, or to join us as a blogger or designer, note card allie munro in-world or apply online on our website.

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Isabella Rumsford Performs Live in Second Life with A voice that conquers every skeptic and consistently melts our hearts!!

 "Isabella Rumsford aka Andreea Keller an incurable romantic.   A young and remarkably talented musician who makes you feel every note she sings. She studied music at University specializing in canto and piano. She has a versatile repertoire with an exceptional voice quality reminiscent of great singers such as Etta James, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston.  Her sincere dedication to music is heard and felt in her insatiable love of opera, an art form she feels isn't appreciated enough by young musicians of our time.  She brings to all music genres her diverse and amazing potential filled with meaning, passion and an experience far beyond her years.  Her voice delivers the music in an elegant manner that conquers every skeptic and consistently melts our hearts".

 I was born in Romania where I began my career in music. The first contact I had with the stage was through pop and dance music.  I owe much of my success to the support of my parents and the people who appreciated me and my potential.
I performed as an opera singer in much of Eastern Europe and now I'm bringing my art to Second Life where I want to play for many other people around the world who I feel will enjoy and appreciate my ability and passion for music.
Though I sing mostly popular romantic soul, blues music, my greatest desire is to sing opera in Second Life where I believe there is a genuine love of this noble art form as well as an audience that is perhaps yet undiscovered.
My favorite opera singers are Mariana Nicolesco, Montserrat Caballe, Anna Netrebko, Renne Fleming, Renatta Scott, and Luciano Pavarotti all of which have inspired me over the years and have kept me striving for perfection in my art.

URL:  http://slc.2222server.net:11316
Site: www.andreeakeller.com
Email: andreeakeller@presol.com
Facebook: Andreea Onica Keller

Show Time Magazine - http://showtimemagazine.net/?p=3748

Samples:
http://www.theakademia.com/july2016_bestsong_popballad3.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z91Qj2Wutb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9aXs8xbYPA

BOOKING INFO & FEES CONTACT: ISABELLA RUMSFORD

                    
                    Isabella's voice delivers the music in an elegant manner that conquers every skeptic and consistently melts our hearts!!

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Weekly Saturday Parties at Sapphire Beach Club- Join us October 5th starting at 10 am SLT

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Sapphire Beach Club Hosts Friday Live Event -October 4th from 12pm SLT-4pm SLT

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Join us Wednesday mornings at Whole Brain Health as we discussion topics on Relationships Inside SL and Beyond.

Relationships in Second Life can be confusing and painful...or they can bring new joy and meaning into our lives.  Come join us for discussions about relationships in Second Life and beyond.

Date & Time: Wednesday 8:30AM SLT

Location: Whole Brain Health

Facilitator: Pet Karu

THE SESSIONS ARE IN VOICE SO PLEASE ENABLE VOICE SO YOU CAN HEAR.  I hope to see your friendly faces among the gathering.

Here's your Uber: 

* Topics vary from week to week

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LUXE PARIS AND LUXE DOT BE – SECOND LIFE’S EPITOME OF HIGH FASHION - JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC)

     

One of the great perks of life on the grid is the opportunity to visit sims and events I might not normally get to and meet people from around the world.  I recently had an opportunity to interact with some of the Grid’s most stunning ladies and gents at LUXE international. After culling through dozens and dozens of applicants last May, the officials at LUXE chose an initial pool of 25 Men and 25 Women to move into the Luxe Look of the Year competition.  That number was further reduced to 10 men and 10 women as the final phase began. After an extensive vetting process that began last May, the LUXE Paris and LUXE Dot Be winners we announced. I had the privilege of interacting with these individuals and some of their answers to my questions were quite telling.

QUINTE, Winner of LUXE Paris

YEBEN, Winner of LUXE Dot Be

The winners come from all around the world, from China to Peru; from Columbia to Reno Nevada – all had stories to tell and different paths to becoming Luxe winners.

Winning this contest is something that takes some seniority in SL.  Most of the winners had been in SL for nearly a decade or more. When asked how long they had been SL residents, the average length of time was eight years and ten months here, with individual lengths running from three years to over 13 years in residence.

Did you think you had a good shot at the LOOK of the YEAR, or was your ranking there a complete surprise?

Respondents answers indicated a range of emotions, and varied from complete surprise, to matter-of-fact expectations.  Half of the winners expected to win, with comments like “I thought I would do well because I knew the styles very well having modeled LUXE Paris for years” , or, “I have prepared for two years for this moment, I am very confident in my abilities and although the contest was very competitive, I was confident that I would get a good place”.   But other winners were surprised by their unexpected good fortune, with comments like “It was definitely a surprise!  There was some pretty great talent participating!” or, “It was a surprise to win. I wasn’t very confident after the classes they held for contestants, but I was encouraged by my other model friends”.

SELENE SNOWPAW, First Runner Up LUXE Paris

AHN AVION, First Runner up LUXE Dot Be

When asked How did you take the news when they first announced your name?

One contestant reacted with “The first feeling is shock...did I really hear my name? ThenWe have members who were I panic...what do I do? Then pure joy as it sinks in that all that hard work and time was very worth it.”  Others were equally surprised, noting “ My first thought was that I was glad my avatar's expressions didn't look like my real life expressions! I'm sure I looked like a fish out of water with my mouth hanging open because my jaw was on the floor.”

How was the experience? What was the most fun part? The most difficult?

Some of the contestants were truly humbled by the experience.  “The contest was an amazing experience. To be surrounded by so much talent was humbling. The management of the contest was very well done and we were all treated with the utmost respect and yet had tons of fun.  Another noted that “I had never been in a competition before so the whole thing was a learning experience. I enjoyed seeing everyone's interpretations of style, especially from the men since our style choices were far more limiting. There are some great ideas out there! I don't know that there were any difficult aspects to it.” And then there were the actual mechanics of modeling itself.  “It was a new experience for me and I did learn many things. It is not easy to walk a runway and be a model. It looks easy, but not so much true. I was very hard on myself and was afraid I might make a bad mistake.”

How would you describe the brand that you now represent?

Luxe Paris is a very elegant and current brand, which is always aware of everything from fashion trends and the well-being of the community.  Youthful, fresh, elegant and above all very nice to wear. LUXE Paris is for women that care about how they look and wish to wear the elegant and classy clothing of current fashion trends.  Dot-be has fashions for those looking for something not quite typical yet not overly eccentric.  Different yet not outlandish or garish. I have found it easy to bring the Brand to life as my personal style is very closely aligned to that of Mika and Paris. I enjoy the range of the designs from sassy and saucy to elegant, smart and sophisticated. Luxe Paris is the Brand that can dress you for every occasion.

MELANY AGUILERA, Second Runner Up LUXE Paris

NASAO ELTON, Second Runner Up LUXE Dot Be

Why is fashion important to you?

All contestants agreed, Fashion is Important.  One noted that “Fashion for me is my love, my passion and a very important vehicle to help make a difference in the world.  Fashion is my artistic medium for expression, who I am always comes through. Fashion allows me to express myself, my moods and important causes that I can further through my modeling and fashion exposure.  I see fashion as a means of empowerment for women which can reach every corner of the globe.” Another contestant noted that “Styling is the key. How you wear is as important as what you wear. We only get one chance to make a good first impression, and depending on the situation, that first impression can be vital to create a strong professional relationship.”

And of course, what is a Fashion Show without social commentary? The candidates were asked What social stigma does society need to get over? What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?

Responses were concise.  “Society should respect and tolerate differences in many ways of thinking, feeling and being. We need to overcome the differences in skin color, ethnicity and sexuality, we need to respect and admire everyone equally. Just because we may disagree, it doesn't mean that we have to hate each other.  One contestant identified a truly practical issue and noted “What really disturbs me is when too many cars are on the road for my drive to work.”

Saving the best question for last  we asked If magic was real, what spell would you try to learn first?

One person answered, “to be able to travel through time. Also to be able to give peace and joy in afflicted hearts, to live in a world populated by good people who have neither time- nor desire to harm others.”  Another thought the ability to teleport at will would be excellent. Finally, one contestant who most fully embraces life on the grid responded with “What?! Magic isn't real?! I quit!”

QUINTE, LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR

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Saphirre Beach Clu Hosts Live Rock Event Sunday Sept 29th 12pm til 1pm SLT

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Fight Breast Cancer with Strides Campaigns

It’s almost October - have you considered fighting breast cancer through your Second Life? The American Cancer Society is the global leader in the fight against all cancers, including breast cancer; and new fundraising tools are now available for anyone and everyone to show their support.

Fundraising tools are free and can be found on the Second Life Marketplace or by going to the Strides office on the American Cancer Society island.

The Strides Campaigns season is filling up with activities in several communities across the grid, but there can never be too many ways to fight breast cancer until we find the cure! Donations help fund initiatives including the Reach To Recovery program, a peer to peer program that matches trained breast cancer survivors with those recently diagnosed; raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and screenings; and funding research for better treatments and earlier diagnosis.

Therefore, we’re inviting as many communities across Second Life to take action now!

If you would like to plan your own breast cancer fundraiser, you’re encouraged to work within your community or group in Second Life to organize your own Strides Campaign. Make sure to let the American Cancer Society know about it by completing the ACS Calendar Event Submission Form so we can share it with others.

All Strides Campaigns must use the official Strides fundraising tools that are provided by the American Cancer Society. Fundraising campaigns may include events, hunts, shows, sales, or simply putting out a donation kiosk at your club or store throughout the month of October.

If you want to fight breast cancer, but aren’t able to organize your own campaign, you can get involved with existing campaigns listed in the ACS in SL Events Calendar. 

There’s also plenty of ways to get involved in events throughout the month. Check out the events below:

KEY STRIDES DATES

Out Shop Breast Cancer:

Starting Oct. 1 and running the entire month, this event will take shoppers across the grid, exploring and shopping at stores in support of Strides. Store-owners will use American Cancer Society breast cancer vendor kiosks to feature special products in their stores. A directory of participating stores will be available at the Strides office on ACS Island as well as on the Making Strides Second Life website at https://makingstridessecondlife.org. 

Pink Powerfest
Oct. 19 to Oct. 26:

Pink Power Fest is an 8-day event that runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 26. Kicking off the Fest will be the 5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon. Each day after the kick off will have scheduled events to celebrate the power of pink, as in pink ribbon & the fight against Breast Cancer.  Entertainment will include Live Performers, Tribute Bands and DJs from across the grid, all hosted by volunteer hosts & hostesses. There will be Raffles, Gachas, & Vendors around the Fest as well with all donations & proceeds going to the American Cancer Society fight against Breast Cancer. Capping the Fest will be the Harvest of Hope Gala on Oct. 26, honoring all Survivors & Caregivers, and remembering those we have lost. Everyone is invited to attend.

5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon

Oct.19

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. SLT

It’s that time again to put your best foot forward. It’s time to register for the 5th Annual Strides Walk-a-thon. This year’s walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 19 and be Pink Power Fest. Walkers will start the official laps at 10 am. They will be able to walk as many lap as they can until 6p.m. SLT.  For more information or to get involved, visit https://makingstridessecondlife.org/strides-walk-2019/

MSABC Gala
Oct. 26

Noon to 6 p.m. SLT

The annual gala event will be noon to 5 p.m. SLT on Oct. 26 and celebrate breast cancer patients, survivors and pay homage to loved ones that are no longer with us. This is a chance to meet new people,  reconnect with old friends, and share stories with others about your personal connection to breast cancer. This is a formal attire event with special live performances. Donations are encouraged throughout the event.

Do you want to hold a fundraising event for Strides? It’s easy and fun to get involved! For more information on guidelines for the event, visit https://makingstridessecondlife.org/fundraising/

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GeekSpeak – Is it moral to eat Europa’s aliens? Join the discussion Saturday Sept 28th at 12pm SLT

If we find alien life on another planet or moon, what will we owe to it?  Should we feel that we are responsible for its conservation, as we would if it lived on Earth?  Should we leave it alone and not allow anyone to land there?  Should it be the law that colonies are forbidden on inhabited planets?

Or should people be free to kill the aliens?  Free to eat them?  Free to take home alien trophies to hang on the wall?  Free to make them work for us?

Would it make any difference if the aliens were advanced?  Or if they were intelligent?  Or aliens that look like humans?

Come and discuss the laws that will apply when we move out to the rest of the galaxy.  Bring recipes for alien meals.

IM Vulcan Viper if you have ideas for new subjects.

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Sapphire Beach Club's Formal Live Event Sept 28th 12pm til 4pm SLT

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How to Take Your Virtual Business to the Next Level

No matter what type of virtual business you run — whether it’s an e-commerce store, a virtual office service, or simply a blog — there are always ways to take it to the next level. You’re never going to improve your company, though, if you don’t have a plan for growth.

Hopefully, the advice laid out below will help you to formulate the perfect plan in this instance. Read on to find out how you can improve your virtual business and ultimately take it to the next level. 

Increase both online and real-world exposure

If you want to see your virtual business thrive, you need to increase its exposure across the board.

When it comes to online exposure, a unique yet effective route to go down is to advertise your business on virtual worlds and platforms. Many high-profile businesses have used Second Life to increase their online exposure, including none other than 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. Records, and they have managed to attain vast amounts of attention from doing so.

You shouldn’t just seek to expose your business online, though. Despite the fact that it is, in fact, virtual, you should still be looking for ways to spread the word about your company in the real world, too. Only when you do this can you tap into the market that still doesn’t use the web fervently.

There are many ways you can market your virtual business in the real-world, some of which include:

• Making use of custom t-shirt printing and wearing your brand while you’re on the go.
• Wrapping your car in things that link directly to your business (your name, logo, color scheme, etc.)
• Attending trade shows.

Build credibility

Unlike brick-and-mortar businesses, you have to go out of your way to prove that your virtual company is actually viable and real. To do that, you have to build customer confidence and credibility for yourself.

A few ways you can do just that include:

Thinking of your website as being a storefront

As a virtual business, your company website is the focal point of everything you do and offer online. You should, then, treat it like it is your storefront. This can be achieved by giving your website a relatable name, making sure it can be found easily and ensuring that it is easy to navigate.

Invest in virtual office features

You may not run a virtual office yourself, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t invest in VO features offered by other companies. By investing in a virtual toll-free number, a virtual reception service, a virtual assistant, or a virtual chatbot, you will make your business appear to be just like any other, and that’s your exact goal. What’s more, embracing virtuality in this instance will allow you to be available 24/7, and that will help you to keep your customers happy.

Start a blog

Again, you might not run a blogging business, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t run a blog alongside your venture. Doing so will give you a platform on which you can prove just how much of an expert you are in your market.

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Taking a Look at the All Time Hit Activities in Second Life

Second Life is often described as a simulation game, but that isn’t entirely accurate. The platform is more about social mingling, discussing ideas, making friends, going on adventures and everything else that one may want to do if they really had a second life. For those that have just joined in recently and for old members who have not logged in for a while, it’s time to take a look back at some of the most fun activities in Second Life.

Live Music, Dancing and More

Live music is still, to date, a constant event in Second Life, but just like in real life, you need to find out where it’s happening and when; alongside who is playing. We recommend attending random events, but you can also be selective about the kind of music you want to listen to. There are some pretty good musicians and singers in there, but unlike in real life, you can interact with the virtual representations of the real artists, if you choose to.

The nightclubs are complete with their own DJs and a fair gathering of party lovers during the weekends.

Enjoying Baseball Games With Your Friends

Did you know that you can watch live baseball games in Second Life? A number of stadiums hold these games, some of which are The Brickyard Industrial Park, The Liberty Dome, Great American Field, and Blue River Pavilion.

Watch the hilarious games as players break real-life MLB records in the form of Bart Simpson, or join the game yourself in advance and break some of those MLB records yourself! 

As you can probably imagine, watching these baseball games in all their loveable ridiculousness can be just as fun as taking part in one, as long as you have taken the time to get used to the controls. If not, be ready for a lot of booing from the crowd!

Exploring the Mainland

Is exploration a big part of the Second Life experience? It can be if you want it to be because just like in your real life, it’s all about what you like and dislike, but only in this one, you have more control! However, since Second Life is a lot less dangerous and expensive to explore recklessly, than it would be in our real lives, exploration of the Mainland is a must!

The continents and the islands within Second Life are largely connected to each other. Which means that when a member reaches the end of the simulation area they are in at that moment, crossing a certain point will lead to a new location/continent/simulation altogether.

Finding these new locations can be a lot of fun, especially since new members have no idea what or who they may find in the next continent. As a matter of fact, even the oldest member probably has not seen half of all of these locations since there are tens of thousands of publicly accessible sims, connected to each other on The Grid, aka the Mainland.

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