GeekSpeak – Life in a large permanent space station. Join the discussion Saturday February 22nd at 12pm SLT

What would life be like in a big space station?  Imagine a huge O’Neill cylinder, revolving to create artificial gravity, where millions of people could live.  What would it be like to live there?

Will there be strict rules for every aspect of life, and no freedom at all?  Will the inhabitants feel safer than on Earth?  Will there be prisons, or will criminals be ‘spaced’?

How will the millions of tons of waste be removed?  Will there be animals there?  Birds flying around? Will the cylinder seem beautiful to those who live there?  Will there be factories in the zero-gravity part of the cylinder that make stuff for Earth?

Where will the permanent stations be?  In orbit around Earth, or Mars, or at a lagrange point or in the asteroid belt?

When will all this happen?  Bring your friends, and your furniture and move in to talk about it.

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

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Blast away the frigid winter with Exhale Dance Club and BRM Radio at Electric Ice - 2020 Winter Music Festival from February 21 to February 22, 2020.

Electric Ice - 2020 Winter Music Festival, sponsored by Evie, HEVO, Nero, Remezzo, Vagrant and Vision, elevates SL entertainment with 24 extraordinary live DJs.  Exhale and BRM Radio invites music enthusiasts from around the grid to join us on Friday and Saturday from 12pm until 12am SLT. Gift Cards from our amazing sponsors will be given away each hour during the festival.

Let the electrifying charge of every beat inspire you to new heights and thaw the frosty chill in the wintery air.  Join the exciting party where each DJ takes the stage and cranks the decks to heat up the airwaves. Explore the magical icescape to capture your memory of this unforgettable winter music festival.

Portions of the festival each day will be broadcast live on BRM Radio.  Times will be listed on BRM Radio’s Facebook. For more information on Electric Ice - 2020 Winter Music Festival, check out the Exhale Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ExhaleDanceClub/, BRM Radio Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brmradio and BRM Radio website at www.brmradio.com.     

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GeekSpeak – Disruption! Why does technological disruption happen? Join the discussion February 15th at 12pm SLT

A disruptive technology displaces an earlier technology and changes the society it exists in.  The car disrupted the horse technology, the telephone disrupted the telegraph.  What makes a technology disruptive?  And how can we see it coming?  What will be the next great disruptor?  Will it ever end?  Will there be something like the Last Disruptor?  Or will we forever move forward in big, unexpected shocks?  Or could we move backwards?
Is it only technology that is affected by disruptors?  Can there be philosophical, religious, political disruptors?

Come and discuss why we are so bad at seeing the future that we often get surprised by disruptions.  Bring your friends!

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

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Valentine's Day at Serendipity 2020- All Day Event! February 14th from 11 am SLT-11pm SLT

Serendipity Weddings & Events is providing non stop entertainment for free to the public on Valentines Day.
Beginning at 11am thru 11pm SLT.

Here is the lineup:

DJ Sharna 11am - 1pm

Loreen Aldrin 1 - 2pm

Erika Ordinary 2 - 3pm

DJ Wendy 3 - 5pm

DJ James 5 - 7pm

Melenda 7 - 8pm

Ry Anne 8 - 9pm

DJ Leona 9 - 11pm

Serendipity will also be doing some prize giveaways like  a Dinner for Two, Suite or Date Night package!

As well as a few photo op areas set up for couples to take photos on their own and we will have flower vendors walking around to purchase for their dates.

Knowing how special Valentines Day is, we have set up several proposal areas and provided maps to those.

This is an overhead view of our dance floor and dinner tables. In the South East corner (the red circle) is a very special proposal area for those that want to declare your love in front of others and have a wonderful photo opportunity.

This is a photo of our Proposal Benches which are located literally all over the place in between tables if you want to do a more private proposal.

At this point we are at about 98% booked on Dinner tables but the Dance Floor will be open to all for the entire day and night.

TELEPORT NOW!
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Shadowfall Grand Opening February 12th at 12pm SLT- Join the community!

Shadowfall is a new adult role play community. Police, fire criminals, and much more. Kidnappers and assorted criminals roam the streets. The local police have their hands full trying to keep law and order. 

Shadowfall is a city on the verge of total chaos. Police and criminals battle for control of the crime ridden streets.

Come to our Grand Opening to meet with members of our community to join and get involved. 

There will be demonstrations throughout the day from police chases to bank robberies. Daring rescues to fully involved fires. Come see why Shadowfall is THE place to role play.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shadowfall%20Township/68/180/22

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WBH: Relationship Empowerment in SL and Beyond- Join the discussion February 12th at 12pm SLT

Relationships in Second Life can be confusing and painful...or they can bring new joy and meaning into our lives.  

Positive relationships are one of the major contributors to everyone's well-being. That's why Whole Brain Health is beginning a series of conversations about relationships in Second Life and beyond, facilitated by Pet Karu.  These discussions came about through the efforts of real life coaches Jami and Marla Keller (of Invite Inc, a 501c3), with the assistance of Muza Waco.

Communication is trickier than ever these days, especially in SL, so it pays to have clarity about what you want and who you are in each situation you encounter. Join us to find out how you can empower yourself to have more satisfying relationships... with just a little practice. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/230/156/701

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AMFORTE Clarity Live at The Breeze Beach Cafe February 11th at 5pm SLT

Sometimes there is no need to know where an artist is from or what their favorite color is. Sometimes all you need to do is simply experience the artist’s work because truly passionate artists will bare their soul to you. AMFORTE is one of those artists.  

So instead of writing a traditional biography, I think it is imperative to concentrate on the works of the artist.  

Gentle and emotive guitar strumming combined with a haunting mantra telling us that we have nothing concrete, AMFORTE emphatically pours her self-doubts and failed resolutions into the fan-favorite original song “Nothing Concrete.”

*** The Breeze Beach Cafe is a Live Music venue with a game patio and cafe on a tropical beach. Adults only!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paradise%20Desires/226/35/22

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Valentine Formal Sponsored By: Sin Original @ The Gallery with D.J. Pixi- Monday February 10th at 7pm SLT

It's That Romantic Month. Let's Have A Valentine Formal. And Wear Our Best Formal Attire. .The Top 3 Are The Winners Only. And The Prizes Are.1st Place A $300L GC. 2nd Place A $200L GC. And 3rd. Place A $100L GC. Come see the Gallery dancers as they show off there dancing skills. Our Dancers and Escorts are the hottest and sexiest in all of SL and are here for your entertainment.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Gallery%20Isle/61/210/25

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You are cordially invited to the Club QQ TnT Valentine's Party on Sunday 9th February 2020 - Noon SLT.

As John Paul Young famously sang, "Love Is In The Air", and you can come feel the love at the annual Club QQ TnT Valentine's party. ♥

Two consummate singers to entertain us this year... the lovely Scandinavian singer Stinna Sky Light, and all the way from the Big Smoke, Mr Chris London.

L$5,000 in prize money for best dressed in the VALENTINE's theme... the prize money will be shared out based on votes.

Schedule of events:

Noon SLT (8 PM UK, 9 PM CET) - Party kicks off with Chris London,
1 PM SLT (9 PM UK, 10 PM CET) - Stinna Sky Light takes over at the mic,
1:30 PM SLT (9:30 PM UK, 10:30 PM CET) - Voting starts,
2 PM SLT (10 PM UK, 11 PM CET) - Results and conclusion of the event.

As always, 0x and I would like to extend our thanks to everyone for their continued support of the TnT Greedy Greedy game club. It is truly appreciated.

Take care and happy game playing everyone!

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P3: How to be OK being alone- Join the discussion February 9th at 7pm SLT

Do you know how to be alone and be OK with it? What urges do you need to fight to be OK? This will be our discussion topic when the P3 Community gathers tonight to share insights and suggestions. Everyone is welcome. Friendly to new folks. In voice. Text OK. Quality D/s without the BS. 

Jae and Tricia
Owners, P3 (Pleasure Power Passion)

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EVIL BUNNY PRODUCTIONS presents Sinners and Saints! February 8-29th.

Our month of love and lust event starts Feb. 8th and runs through the end of the month. Designers will bring you their sexiest, sultry and sweet designs, to help improve your love life!   Over 60 designers are participating this month.

It's not just about Valentine's Day....whether you HATE it or LOVE it, there is something here for you! Exclusives! 10L specials at every store! Gachas!

Evil Bunny also hosts 3 other events this month. The Gacha Life Born to be Wild Round, The Stupid Cupid Hunt 8 and TWE12VE February The Partner Box Round. Visit www.evilbunnysl.com for further details.

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GeekSpeak – Is it time to revise the Drake Equation? Join the discussion February 8th at 12pm SLT

It has been many years since Drake produced his equation about how many intelligent, technological aliens there could be in the universe.  In 1961 we had not discovered a single exoplanet.  And we now have a much broader definition of life.
On the other hand, we now know of many more ways in which a civilisation can destroy itself. 
So is it time to review the Drake Equation?  Or the Fermi paradox? (Why don’t we see them?)  We are eager to discuss which of the 2, Drake or Fermi, will be dominant in our universe.  Come and join us and bring all your alien friends.

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class every Wednesday at the GeekSpeak auditorium at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

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You are cordially Invited to The JED Benefit at Sapphire Beach Club- February 8th at 3pm SLT

Jed foundation charity fundraiser, raffle winners announced, speakers, information,  music and more hosted by Sapphire Beach Club. FORMAL Attire please


What is The Jed Foundation?

The Jed Foundation is a non-profit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. JED partners with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention programs and systems- https://www.jedfoundation.org/

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WBH: Nutritional Resource Center @ Inspiration Island February 7th at 6 am SLT

Nutrition Resource Center, built and maintained by Jasmine Lordenwych, provides integrative holistic health information for every taste and dietary design. Recipes, menus and guidance on our quest to thrive!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/85/116/23

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Paintball Battle at Sacred Blood! February 6th at 1pm SLT

Sacred Blood is a group of dear friends who enjoy each other and the thrills of roleplay. Everyone is invited to come and hang out, regardless of genes or sl origin :)

Join us in our first free for all Paintball Battle at Sacred Blood. Bring your friends!!

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Fractured Realty Roleplay- Join in the Sci Fi Action February 6th at 4am SLT

The place that finally answers the age old question. What if 'Gilligan's Island' was a sci-fi, 'The Minnow' a space ship, the 'Uncharted Desert Isle' a fracture in interdimensional spacetime, the 'five passengers' actually escaped mental patients, the 'fearless crew' actually mercenaries & scientists with conflicting agendas, and it was produced for 'Cinemax Late Night'.

What is Fracturd Reality Roleplay?

The Fractured, a stranded, a spaceship, crashed in a time and space fold into Worlds. to explore,
Experience , RLV, Meter Assisted, Themed Role Play Area. No child, or non-human like Avatars in this erotic sci-fi area 
(Vulcan/Andorian yes, wookies, no)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Broo/251/250/1216

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GeekSpeak – Are we facing the next pandemic? Join the discussion Saturday February 1st at 12pm SLT

A new virus is threatening humanity. Will this be the big one?  Or will it be contained like Ebola and SARS? 
If we want to survive, what is the best course of action?  Can you really quarantine a city?  Should we see hazmat suits as the next fashion?
If humanity becomes extinct, will we leave a replicating technology behind us to continue our legacy?  A technology that is in a sense a virus itself, since it depends on humans to replicate it.
Can we win the war between humans and viruses?  Or are we doomed?  We all hope we can laugh about it in a few years and maybe today at GeekSpeak.  Bring your friends, if they are decontaminated.

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class at the GeekSpeak auditorium every Wednesday at 1pm SLT, if you have ideas for new subjects.

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GeekSpeak – What benefits will we get from space in 5 years? Join the discussion Saturday January 25th at 12pm SLT

The new space race is really taking off this year.  We will see space tourism and we will see products made in space. There will be very precise chip manufacturing and better optic cable.  And we may even see 3d printed human organs. 

What do you think will make the biggest impact?  Will Space be a safe investment?   Or a rich person’s toy?  Will we solve world problems by going into space?  Or will we create new problems, like space wars?

Come and boldly discuss our very near future in the great unknown, where no geek has ever been before.  Bring your friends!

IM Vulcan Viper, who teaches a meditation class in the GeekSpeak auditorium every Wednesday at 1pm SLT, if you have any ideas for new subjects.

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GoSpeed Racer releases an eBook. Simvie Loko Vignettes- a collection of short stories January 24th from 5-7pm SLT

What? : Release of an eBook anthology "Simvie Loko Vignettes."
Who?:   GoSpeed Rasere aka GoSpeed Racer
When?: January 24,  2020 5-7pm SLT

Long time Second Life Resident, GoSpeed Rasere, is self publishing a science fiction anthology on Amazon and Smashwords.

These stories feature several Second Life avatars as characters in the stories.
Simvie Loko Vignettes is a collection of 19 short stories that take place before, during, and after the events in my published series, Rasere's Awakening. These stories allow me as the author to answer a few questions about my world, do additional world building, and foreshadow future events.

I'll be available inworld to chat with readers, Friday, January 24th, 5-7pm SLT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Aracar/151/104/99


AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083H37BHM (Print on demand is also available)
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/998713

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What you can do to make your online presence better

Running a successful online business can be a challenge — for one, you don’t always have regular hours you might have with an office job. No matter what area of industry you work in, you’ll want to use your time to its fullest and get as much out of the hours you spend working on your business as possible.

So how do you present yourself and your online brand better? There are processes that you can make more efficient, effective plans you can put into action, and other improvements you can make to your online presence. These are some suggestions that you could think about implementing as part of your business strategy:

Optimize your website for mobile

A mobile-friendly website is crucial. People use their phones to search the internet more than they do on their laptops, tablets or computers. It’s thought that the number of smartphone users is expected to grow to 2.87 billion in 2020, meaning that searches on phones are likely to increase.

As well as having a site that looks attractive, it should also be optimized for mobile devices. Being mobile friendly is a ranking factor for Google, and it is also important for your SEO (search engine optimization). You can use mobile-friendly test tools to check how Google Search will see your pages.

Create content with value

Every piece of online content contributes to a site’s online presence, and the organization that publishes them. This could be a blog post, an infographic or a video.

Content marketing is a great way of introducing your brand, so producing relevant, informative and engaging content should be paramount. High-quality content is preferred by Google, so your site will rank higher in search results. Being at the top of these results will boost your presence and increase growth, as well as sales.

Use keywords and backlinks

You should research keywords and phrases that are relevant to your brand. Also update items such as headers, links, bold text and other formatted items on all the pages and posts on your website. With your unique content, use uncommon subject lines that fit your brand and the audience you want to attract from search engine results.

One way to boost your online presence swiftly is to build backlinks and promote social sharing. This is because Google decides what is relevant or useful based on shares and backlinks, which is why backlinking is an important part of SEO. Using backlinking services will help you rank higher in search results, which will improve your online visibility.

Streamline your brand and social media pages

This will be beneficial to your online presence. Create social media profiles on the top-performing platforms for your target audience and demographics, and use the same page name, which should match your business name to minimize the risk of confusion. Use a high-quality logo that uses the same colors on all your accounts, and post updates in the same manner and voice.

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