GeekSpeak – Space War! Join the discussion Saturday August 1st at 12pm SLT

This week the USA’s space force get their new logo (Semper Supra): Above Others.   Does it mark the start of a cold war in space?  Both China and Russia have already destroyed a test satellite in space. So, who knows?

Do you think that mutual threats will mean better technology for all of us?  Have wars helped us all?  Will a space war help us?

What will happen if one of the superpowers makes a space-based weapon first?  Will that be a done deal?

Come and join us.  Let’s hope we can survive any new development.  Bring your alien buddies who can phone home and hitch us a ride away from here.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/143/127/51   

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Music Lineup Kiss me Hard 29.07. - 02.08.2020

Wednesday 07/29

12pm Rocker

1pm  Renfoyle

Thursday 07/30

11am Lyric Serendipity

Friday 07/31

12pm Jovan Buchsbaum

2pm DJane Larah (Trance/House)

4pm Zorch

Saturday 08/01

11pm Harper Delaney

2pm Annette Seranade

Sunday 08/02

10am Marqs DeSade

11am Seren McGillivary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Grove Country Club Estates Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary August 1st 2020

The Grove Country Club Estates is celebrating ten years as Second Life’s premier upscale residence community. Throughout the month of August, there will be events to celebrate this milestone and the public is welcome. If you haven’t been to The Grove, you owe it to yourself to visit this lush, Tuscan-themed community with exquisite landscaping, beautiful manor homes, and roads that may have you meeting someone on horseback or taking their luxury car for a spin. The Grove is a residential destination for everyone who wishes to enjoy their virtual life with style and grace.

Our festivities begin on Monday, August 1st . Join us for live music and giveaways from 11AM – 2PM as we unveil our exclusively designed Boschetto club. There will be giveaways during this celebration; feel free to meander around public areas while listening to AlleyKat, NinaRose, and Levi Zuzu on the Grove music station. Dress for this event is smart casual.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Club%20Road/119/239/34

The Grove crystal greenhouse has always been an elegant space for weddings, formal events, and concerts. On August 2nd, an exclusively designed greenhouse event center will be unveiled – no expense has been spared in creating the perfect venue for live performance and other events. The festivities continue and the live show begins at 12PM with the fabulous Luciano Lionheart, followed by Zachh Cale and then Jeffah. These performers are among the finest musicians in Second Life and we are honored to have them on our stage. You may want to dress up for this event, as there will be media on hand. You might find yourself in a magazine shoot or a promotional video! 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LaTarazza%20At%20TheGrove/171/179/22

If roaming the 16 regions that make up the Grove Country Club Estates makes you crave something crafted by our executive chef, then stop by the Del Vino Restaurant on Sunday, August 9th at 12PM for a grand-reopening champagne reception, followed by live music from 1PM to 4PM. Luciano will again kick off our event, followed by Samm Qendra and Djembe Dragonfire.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LaTarazza%20At%20TheGrove/88/53/33

Our pinnacle event will be on August 16th at the Greenhouse. There will be birthday cake, live music beginning at 1PM and then a custom fireworks display at 5PM after our last performer. If you have never been to a Grove fireworks show, you will not want to miss this! The owner of the Grove, Crito Galtier, is not only a music lover but also a fireworks lover. He creates one-of-a-kind fireworks displays set to fabulous music. Bring someone special to this event and prepare to be awed all afternoon.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LaTarazza%20At%20TheGrove/171/179/22

Last but not least, August 22nd begins the Grove Country Club Estates Parade of Homes. This annual event is a rare opportunity to see inside some of the exquisite homes at the Grove. From August 22 through august 29, there will be maps to the homes available for touring, as well as a home décor trunk show. It is a wonderful time to make the Grove your home. Speak to a staff member about available parcels or visit our website at www.thegroveestatessl.com.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Club%20Road/131/147/25

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Grand Opening of Darks Customs- Car Show Friday July 31st at 8pm SLT

Darks Customs is celebrating a "Grand Opening" by a car show this Friday 7/31

at 8PM central time, bring anything you would like bikes, cars anything with wheels with  

no scripted vehicles it keeps lag down.

To qualify:

•  must be your build
•  You can use other creator's parts but would like to see diffrent types of stuff
•  You may put the scripted version in a box beside the truck/car and set it for sale.

 

Darks Customs is an offroad shop and the only one in SL custom built lift kits to fit your vehicle just right. We also offer custom frame builds such as anything from rollcages to suspension high level of detail is put into Dark's work. He builds mostly with prim.

 Come  check out some of his builds in the showroom at  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Twilight%20Saga/212/171/22

Darkprince also builds a few custom bike frames depending on what you want, anything from drift cars to drag racing.

HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE GRAND OPENING!!!!

Contact: Darkprince Blackrain for more details or to talk about a custom build 

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Sex ReSearch on Second Life – Zack Wonder Reporting

Avatars on Second Life (SL) meet challenges in dealing with other avatars on many levels. From day-to-day conversations and activities to very personal and intimate encounters, relationships are not always smooth sailing. Many avatars have gone through breakups both in real life (RL) as well as in SL, and have experienced the hurt produced by severing a mutual trust and the cessation of daily activities with the loved one. “Research shows that virtual-life breakups can be more painful than real-life breakups,” says Veritas McMaster (“Veri”), the leader of the SexReSearch clinic on SL and moderator of Healing Hurt clinic on Facebook. The clinic aims to heal hurt in SLand help avatars with their everyday challenges and personal growth. This is achieved by daily group sessions and private counseling.


SL Enquirer’s Zack Wonder participated in some of the clinic sessions and chatted with Veri to experience how they work, first-hand. He arrived at the clinic when the session was already beginning in the “Sex Research” group chat. First of all, participants were asked to scan their bodies and to rate their body sensations on a scale 1 to 10. The principle of the clinic is to equate visceral body sensations with actual emotions, and then to work out a way to “taper” the high ratings down to manageable levels, easing the anxiety of the participants. Veri and the Assistant Director, Charm Carter, facilitate the process working with one participant at a time. Not a whole lot of ground can be covered in the one-hour clinic, but unfinished business carries over from one session to the next. Zack witnessed many avatars participating in the clinic on a regular basis. Their problems ranged from simple domestic spats to insecurity in transgender issues and to finding “the right one” on SL. “I have a hard time thinking of things we've not worked on,” Veri said. “Many people come to me for private sessions and work their way into the group. Sadly, it's usually undeserved shame and guilt that they want to discuss privately.” Some avatars reported dropped ratings even during a 20-minute chat in the clinic’s group, and seemed happy with the process. The session ended with a group hug, allowing everyone to express their appreciation to the participants of the process. “Not only the one working gets the benefit of the session – they model the process for all participants, on-site or watching on group chat,” Veri explained after the session. Zack Wonder sat down with her for an in-depth interview.




SLE: What kind of avatars do you meet most often?? Regulars? Newcomers?


Veri: We've not surveyed participants for that specifically. It seems most are old timers in SL. We get some with new AVs, many of those are alts.


SLE: Can you relate some of the typical issues the avatars have seeking you out?


Veri: First heartache, 100% of those surveyed reported experiencing a painful breakup in SL. The next most frequent are gender identification challenges, sexual dysfunction, RL life challenges, and many who are working on self-improvement for themselves or their relationships.


SLE: What kind of help do the avatars expect to get, and what is the reality?


Veri: I can't speak to what they expect, that's a broad range. Because of our name, some come seeking sex and we refer them to one of our sister organizations. Those who come knowing what we do or after learning who want to balance anxiety, tension, chest ache (many call heart ache), sadness or arousal find they can do so quickly with the tapering method we employ. Those who have come and stayed long term have also found ongoing help from taking their ratings daily as they then have present moment information and the tools to get back to homeostasis.


SLE: How long do avatars participate in the clinics?


Veri: We have walk-in clinic every weekday at 9 AM. Most come for a specific need then stay engaged but not participating daily unless another need arises. Some come daily and become part of the team. We've only been open a year and a half. In that time there have been two major spin offs. One came about because Dr David Hubbard (DavidArguna), who developed the tapering method we employ, was so impressed with what we had achieved he asked me to start a live video clinic with him on Facebook, which we did, Healing Hurt Clinic. Weekly he leads three thirty minute sessions and a one-hour session the first Tuesday of each month on SL in Body Sensing. Some have learned our methods and are using them as part of their tool kit for working with others.


SLE: Can you describe a typical path an avatar takes toward healing?


Veri: Scan body for sensations (the body does not lie), rate the intensity/unpleasantness, identify source, take control (make a plot/plan to taper), repeat as needed until resolved.


SLE: Please describe the method used for healing at the Clinic?


Veri: The back story is really interesting. David Hubbard, MD, has a wide, diverse medical background. He started in pain management and currently has a clinic in San Diego working with opioid addicts. Osangar, the Doctor with whom I started this clinic, operated his fMRI machine and was one of Dr. Hubbard's grad students. Dr Hubbard developed the tapering method they and we use, based on one of Pavlov's lesser known theories. Tapering is now the treatment of choice in the United States. We are using tapering in different applications and testing it's efficacy. We are applying tapering to different applications and testing it's efficacy. There are many articles on tapering in the top medical journals and validating studies. Unlike psychological practices, the tapering method works because of what happens in our bodies and how the brain responds and processes. We do not work with cognitions, past or future. You essentially step down or lessen the dose by degree. What degree depends on what you are working on. Addiction can take a year. For our work with the sensations I mentioned, the average time is ten minutes to two weeks.


Veri also explained that it is revealing how clinic participants’ ratings and their ability to deal with their issues develop with time. “Our pilot study showed that 100% of those surveyed had experienced hurt (chest ache) from a SL relationship,” she said. “[The method is] based on neuroscience, taking cues from our bodies that don't lie. The ratings show us what needs to be tapered. Taking ratings daily or more frequently is a way to identify and keep track of what is going on. So the ratings do two things: show us where we need to work, and inform each of us personally on where we are in the present moment. Paying attention to the present-moment sensations keeps them from turning into symptoms and health problems, and the tapering method becomes a self-help process. Observing correlations over time is revealing and helpful, too. We are in the process of adding a Hunger Scale and Dr Hubbard is RL working on the problem of Air Hunger (our Chest Ache) for the Covid19 patients on ventilators. Free copies of our charts can be obtained at the clinic.”



With the tapering method, avatars coming to the clinic ashamed of their self-image or their destructive behavior patterns have experienced a way to reduce their unpleasant feelings on the road to becoming avatars with more fulfilling lives, less stress, and more balance. It is really commendable that professionals such as Osangar, DavidArguna, Veri, and Charm donate their time to these clinics, making SL a better place for all avatars.


Sex ReSearch clinic on SL:


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Paris/52/54/1112


Inquiries: VeritasMcMaster Resident (Veri), Carmen Berman (Charm)
Group: Sex ReSearch

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Schedule of Performances for Week of July 26 at PETRA's

Tuesday, July 28

2pm    Lisa Brune
6p-8p  Edian Tey

Wednesday, July 29

3pm   Agatha Martin

4pm   Savannah Rain

5pm   Djembe Dragonfire

6pm  Noma Falta

7pm  Red Heaven

Thursday, July 30

5pm   Wolfie Moonshadow

6pm   Turner Harbrough

7pm to 9pm   A Double Shot of Wayne Davis

Friday, July 31

2pm   Max Kleene

3pm   AMforte Clarity

4pm   Annette Cifuentes

5pm  Savannah Rain

6pm  Red Heaven

7pm  TwinGhost ronas

8pm  Voodoo Shilton

9pm  Funky Freddy Republic

PETRA'S

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alysons%20Secret/165/166/22

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Hoot Suite Art Gallery is happy to have MAREEA FARRASCO

“Painting Summer”

Exhibit 

July 26 – August 23rd

You are invited to the Opening Party 

Monday, July 27th  

Noon – 1pm

THE VINNIE SHOW!  will share his LIVE Music with us!

LM - https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ruthsburg/125/206/23

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ERIS ISLE- AN EXPLORER’S PARADISE: JOSH (THOMAS1 BELLIC) Reporting

One of the fun parts of writing for a major SL Publication like the SL Enquirer is that I get to see many of the BEST sims on the grid. And, true to form, Eris Isle is certainly among the Best of the Best. Whether you are looking for romance, adventure, fantasy, art, or just a really neat place to while away the hours while you get your daily dose of SecondLife, Eris Isle is THE place to be. I caught up with Pablo Nova and Co-Owner Karma Koppel the other day and they graciously agreed to answer a few questions about their pixeled creation.



JOSH BELLIC (JB): Hi there Pablo and Karma. Thanks for agreeing to take time out of the creative process and speak to me. So then, what can you tell me about the Eris Ise difference? What makes Eris distinctive among the hundreds of other sims out there?


Pablo Nova (PN): Eris Isle is in many ways like other sims. We offer photogenic experiences, DJ/live music events, art exhibitions, backdrops, romance settings, weddings, rentals, and many fun and beautiful places to explore. What makes us different is in our presentation. With a 30K prim sim, we decided to go 99% mesh. That gave us the resources to design the sim with a reasonably realistic natural look. It took weeks of carefully laying down landforms, rocks, cliff/mountain faces, beaches, grass (omg grass), bushes, shrubs, trees, and a few structures to ultimately create what Eris Isle is today. We spent hours upon hours exploring other sims and perusing the marketplace in an attempt to find the highest quality objects to make the best-looking sim possible. We think we at least achieved a unique look, something that you won't see elsewhere in Second Life. And, that's not even mentioning the things we built up in the sky!



JB: So, tell me guys. Where did the idea come from for Eris Isle? What was your inspiration?


PN: Eris Isle brings together all the things we love about SL. We wanted to build a community around those interests. We started off with a small parcel of land and kept talking about all the things we wanted to do. The ideas kept growing and we expanded into larger parcels of land until we quite impulsively acquired the sim. Our inspiration simply comes from our love of SL. Eris Isle is our way of giving back to the SL community.

JB: What sorts of things can people do at Eris Isle? What can they expect when they get to the Landing Area?

PN: Exploration and photography are the main activities of the sim. From the welcome area, one can go either right or left and ultimately make a full circle back to the welcome area. Along the way, they'll discover numerous fun things to do and see. If someone wants a quick overview, we do offer automated hot air balloon tours of the sim! While the ground level is meant for exploration and hanging out, we also offer a few things up in the sky including a vast backdrop collection and photographic studio area; a themed Cyberpunk venue called "The Compound"; automated wedding services; and an art gallery and ballroom. Altogether, Eris Isle has 3 venues and hosts DJs and musicians from all genres of music.




JB: I saw you have a place called “Seaside Shores”.... It looks like a throwback to the 1960s? What is Seaside Shores all about?


PN: I'm really glad you saw that. I think subconsciously I wanted something akin to a vintage artist commune look to the area.

JB: And what about “The Compound”? Now THAT looks like a scene straight out of a B-rated monster movie like Godzilla or Mothra.


PN: The idea was to mix older Japanese buildings with a few sci-fi or dystopian props to give it a darkish cyberpunk look. It is one of three venues at Eris Isle and is also a themed photogenic area for making videos or taking photos.

JB: I am loving “Backdrops”. In fact, I have already shared that with a couple of my photographer friends. What an AWESOME collection you have there. What is THAT all about?


PN: Backdrops are another aspect of being a photography sim. Eris Isle ground level and "The Compound" are all themed areas meant to attract SL artists to come and use the assets of the sim for their own creativity. The 100s of backdrops we offer is just us trying to offer visitors as many photographic opportunities as possible. We want you to stay on our sim! Also, backdrops are cool.

JB: Eris Isle truly does look like a photographer’s Paradise. Are either of you photographers in RL?


PN: I was an amateur photographer and digital photographic artist in a previous life time.



JB: Pablo and Karma…I see you are not only partners here, but RL partners as well. How did you happen to get involved in SecondLife together? Could you share some of that story as well?


PN: We met in SecondLife and within a couple of months made the move to RL. We've been living happily together for over 2 years and only recently got back into SL when we decided to start Eris Isle.

JB: I understand you sometimes host events here? Where might our readers go to see “What’s Happening” at Eris Isle?


PN: Yes, it has always been our intention to be an events-driven sim. There are a couple of places people can go to see what’s happening. You can check out the Eris Isle Facebook page at : https://www.facebook.com/eris.isle.3 Or, if you are more into the visual, you can go to the Eris Isle Flickr site at: https://www.flickr.com/people/erisisle/ Additionally, they can join Eris Isle Events, the name of our free SL group.

JB: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
PN: Eris Isle is a place of expansive beauty. If you haven't visited yet, please come and have a look and join our group to keep up-to-date with all of our events. We also want you to know that we are a safe space and do not discriminate or condone any type of violence or hate speech. We built Eris Isle to be a place of love. So, please come and spend some time with us!



So, there you have it, folks. Eris Isle is a place you do NOT want to miss. Rarely will you find such an eclectic assembly of romance, cyberpunk, photography, sea, and sand all wrapped up in one beautiful package. So much to see in a single visit. This will definitely make it onto your “favs” list.


But don’t take MY word for it – go see it for yourself.


Eris Isle! Be there! Aloha!!


J.B.

SURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shijima/127/141/29

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR The NEW FACE of LUXE Paris: AVALON CHROME

The dazzling Canadian Avalon Chrome was proclaimed LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR on Sunday in a very close competition that lasted four hours!

Australian Charlotte Chisolm finished second while American Aealla Illyar took third.

Twelve finalists were in the race for this prestigious title which was accompanied by a first prize of L $ 50,000 in cash. The runners up, for their part, received L $ 10,000 in cash each.


''WOW! I'm in complete shock, '' Avalon exclaimed as she hurriedly put on the precious crown of diamonds, pearls and aquamarines created for her by Zuri Rayna.
''What a thrilling ride this has been and I'm both surprised and elated that I've arrived here. Lag-walking, but here!


The day had started badly for Avalon. Her Firestorm viewer was no longer working and she had to relearn quickly the Second Life viewer. ''I was stressed and I posed too fast in the second walk,'' relates the new LUXE Paris ambassador. '' I was sure I blew it! So when i heard my name, I was absolutely floored! I started to shake and hyperventilate and my RL husband was scared for me lol... He does not know much about SL and he was surprised to see that winning this contest was having such effect on me! Once reassured, he went to get me a good cup of wine to celebrate!''


Professional model for four years, Avalon says she prepared for this competition as for a real job in RL. `` I really got involved and I was confident but at the same time I knew that I was up against several very beautiful and very talented competitors. ''


If Avalon's surprise was great, imagine that of Charlotte Chisolm, the first runner up. The beautiful Australian never hit the runway before she enter the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition! But with intensive modeling training at In-Nova Academy and the coaching of the top models Ponchituti Boucher and Vianna Oaks from One On One Modeling Agency, Charlotte has proven to be a tremendous asset to the fashion world!


The exquisite Aealla Illyar, a professional model for 12 years, also shone with all her fires, winning the third position brilliantly. In fact, all the finalists showed a very beautiful elegance and a lot of creativity, offering a spectacle of great quality.


The members of the jury did not have it easy and this is not surprising when we know that the 12 finalists were chosen from 326 entries.


Twelve personalities from the fashion world as well as the business and media circles have join LUXE Paris designers, PARISIAN SKYTOWER and MIKA PALMYRA, in the judges' stand: ADONIS LUBOMIR, owner of Swank Event, AHN AVION, owner of the Womenstuff group, AVA JHAMIN, owner of L'Amour Diversity magazine, CHEMA K, owner of SL Confidencial magazine, EVER COURTOIS, owner/designer of Tone Makeup, FROLIC MILLS, founder of BOSL and Miss Virtual World, LANAI JARRICO, owner of The SL Enquirer, NAAR REXEN, owner of In-Nova Model Training Academy and winner LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR 2017, NANY JURADO, owner/designer of Bon Amour Hairs and winner LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR 2018, PONCHITUTI BOUCHER, owner of ProPoses Modeling Poses and One on One Modeling Agency, QUINTE, winner of LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR 2019, and ZURI RAYNA, owner/designer of Zuri Jewelry.

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GeekSpeak – What frightens you the most about the Future? Join the discussion Saturday July 25th at 12pm SLT

When you lie awake in the middle of the night, filled with fear about the future, what do you fear most?  There is so much that can potentially go wrong and kill us all.  So we wonder what is at the top of your list.  What danger do you see ahead of us as a species?  Or as a planet?  A killer virus, an asteroid, nuclear war, rogue AI?  What scares you the most?

Come and tell us your deepest fears.  The most creative and convincing answer gets a prize.  Bring your friends and protective gear!

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

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danmu/143/127/51

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Upgrading to Mesh -Sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting

Are you ready to upgrade your avatar to mesh, but don't know where to start? And just what is Bento? Well, today is your lucky day, as I will be explaining to all of the ladies out there (gentlemen many of these stores offer male versions) just what is available to make your body and face mesh. So without further ado, let's get started!

To make things easier for all involved, I will breaking up this big topic into categories. If you are interested in a specific subgroup, just scroll down.

BENTO:
What is Bento exactly? Simply put, Bento is an extra set of bones. This could be seen best in the hands and in the face. Those who use Bento, especially enjoy the facial feature, as they are able to create a truly personalized face; even more so than a system one.


BODIES:
Maitreya Lara- This body is what I have seen those who are in the fashion industry has. It comes with several skin preset skin tones and nail options. SPRO TIP: Do you see a line between your head and your neck? Get rid of it by clicking neck fix on the hud that Maitreya Lara comes with.
Price:  L$2,750
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/134/184/23

Belleza:
This company sells three different bodies: Venus, Isis and Freya and are Bento. These bodies pretty much work the same as Maitreya Lara, except they are Bento and more customization for their skins is available.
Price: L$4,499
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/108/54/26

Slink
This business offers two types of bodies: Physique and Physique Hourglass. As with the other two bodies, they operate in the exact same manner. But, the things that make these special is that those who are furries can also use these.
Price: L$1,250
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/72/170/26

Legacy
This store has several bodies for sale: Perky, Feminine and Pregnancy Edition. While these still work like the ones that I mentioned, they also allow clothing that are made for other mesh bodies to fit theirs.
Price: L$5,000.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Shops/128/128/2

Altamura
This shop offers many different types of bodies and they all come with heads. All are Bento as well. They too work just like all of the other bodies that I have mentioned.
Price: L$4,899.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Altamura%20Store/95/203/34

HEADS:
Catwa-Bento and a non-Bento versions of these heads is available. Mesh heads do operate just like mesh bodies, as in the way that it comes with a hud that has preset skin tones, lipsticks, hair bases, and blushes. Skins, makeup, and hair bases that are made for Catwa or are Omega Compatible or Baked On Mesh can be bought to change up your look.
Prices range from L900-L$5,000
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CATWA%20Store/194/196/23

LELUTKA
This shop sells many different types of heads and work just like the Catwa head.
Price: L3,990
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/114/116/37

But whoa! Wait a minute! I just bought a mesh body and/or ahead, but how the heck do I wear it/them? I probably should have started with that huh? But to answer your question, If your body and/or head is/are not already in a folder in your inventory, find it/them in your Objects folder and rez it/them on the ground. Right-click on the box on the floor and select copy into inventory. Once the product folders are your inventory, find the body and/or head and the appropriate alphas and wear them all. Vioala!
Do you want some extra help in creating the perfect look for you or perhaps are just too overwhelmed with all of the options available? I sat down with a person who transforms people into gorgeous beings. Read on to learn more about this amazing woman.

sarahelisebeth Brenham: It's an accepted fact that you are an expert in blending skin tones from a different body and head, such as Maitreya and Catwa together seamlessly to create a beautiful look. Could please explain how to do this.

NANY Jurado: Hello, thank you for the invitation to give my opinion on this subject that I am so passionate about.I tell you that I have been an image consultant in second life for more than 4 years, where I give my knowledge in skin tones and remember the different stores that have variety and look for the best option for each person.I also like to explain each step I make in each makeover, I like to hear the person's voice, you know their favorite colors, which are tastes in hair and eye color if they have any reference.There is a host of details that I like to know so that I can find the best option for each person. Likewise, I guide or indicate if they do not know how to use the applicators, hud be of the head and body with all the pleasure, I show them step by step how to learn to use it and thus achieve details and a magnificent appearance unique to each person.


SB:  In your opinion, what do you feel are the best bodies and heads on the market right now?

NJ: Wonderful question I would like to be very sincere in this way of image consultant, most of the body and heads have gone through my work platform and as new products come out I investigate them and let me tell you that they all have details that make it all pleasant They are good since they give the possibility that each person take his own personality give that touch of difference in this wonderful world. As an image consultant I love my work and here I give you the option that you feel unique and harmonious with your beautiful appearance in this virtual world.

SB: If someone wants to hire you to make them over, What would your fee be?

NJ: L$2,500. 2 hours where I edit if shape, we look for skin, hair, eyes, I teach how to use the applicators and doubts that come, I advise on the appropriate clothing and I take it to stores if it is necessary to look for his new image and much more

So there you have it, my guide to upgrading your avatar to either partial mesh or fully mesh. Happy shopping!

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"The Club at Terry's" official Grand Opening

ATTENTION LIVE MUSIC FANS!
Terry’s Place is celebrating "The Club at Terry’s" Grand Opening with an entire weekend featuring some of the best musicians in the business! 

Beginning on Friday, July 24th kicking it all off at 5PM SLT, you'll want to arrive early for the Official Grand Opening! Don't miss a minute of what will no doubt be an incredible live performance from veteran SL rocker Seth Regan / Mankind Tracer as he performs LIVE to officially open the new club! Space is limited but all sardines are welcome to cram into the new club! 

Next up, the party moves out to the park on July 25th starting at 6PM SLT for a spectacular live performance from the amazing RL / SL power trio, The Follow!

Finally, join us on Sunday, July 26th beginning at 2PM SLT for the long-awaited debut of Terry’s Sunday Showcase, featuring a new live singer every single week! This week's special musical guests are Noma Falta and AMForte Clarity!  

Help support live music this weekend with friends, laughter, and a whole lotta fun….only at TERRY’S PLACE!!!

PUBLIC LANDMARK:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystic%20River%20Cove/214/82/2501

PRESS PLEASE USE THIS LM:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystic%20River%20Cove/222/19/2502

Performer Websites:

Seth Regan - http://www.sethregan.com

The Follow - http://www.thefollow.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: USNSL 2nd Fleet - Happy 3rd Anniversary "Gerry!"

2ND FLT proudly announces the celebration of the 3 year anniversary of the USS Gerald R. Ford (22 July 2017) with a fun packed Steel Beach Picnic aboard her namesake in Jeogeot Gulf on SATURDAY 25 July 2020 from 1200-1700 slt.  

Uniform of the Day is USN PT gear or summer casual clothes.

We will have music, dancing, food, free gifts, games, aerobatic demos, wing walkers, cheerleaders, and much more.

Please bring guests!  Hope to see you there!

In Port Quarter Deck: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Haebyon/143/62/1010

Contact: CDR Bambi Baxter (biffbottom resident)
               Exec Off, CVN-78

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Kiss Me Hard Club & Beach Lounge Weekend Event Schedule July 24th-July 26th

♬♬♬♬Friday♬♬♬♬

JULY  24th

Aminius Writer 12pm

Paul Nowles 2pm

Wolfie Moonshadow 3pm

 

♬♬♬♬Saturday♬♬♬♬

July 25th

Garth Lannock 11am

Stinna 12pm

Jovan Buchsbaum 1pm

 

♬♬♬♬Sunday♬♬♬♬

July 26th

Seren McGillivary 11am

KATIA 12pm

Teleport

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Topanga%20Valley/27/211/23

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Kiss Me Hard Club & Beach Lounge is a New hot Spot for Summer Chillaxin’- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Located on Topanga, Kiss Me Hard Club and Beach Lounge is a venue that is gaining popularity amongst beach goers looking for a place to chill and listen to Trance and House music. Owned and operated by Panjana Capristo and KatharinaKonrad, these two ladies put in work to create this beautiful venue. On Saturday July 11th, KMH opened for the first time with a live event packed weekend featuring talented singers Paul Nowles and Wolfie Moonshadow of Moonlight Music. With plenty to explore in the surrounding area from shopping, beach house rental for those “private parties” and a stunning beach to dig those toes in the sand and get your tan on, Kiss Me Hard is the place to put on your itinerary this Summer. The SL Enquirer met up with Panjana and Katharina to learn more about this new hot spot.










Interview with Panjana Capristo and KatharinaKonrad


SLE: Where are you from and how did you discover Second Life?


Panjana: I´m from south Germany, next to Munich. Well, I loved playing The Sims (you know big house, big love, big business haha) and a workmate told me about second life. And that's where it started in 2007. I quit playing after a time and made a new avatar, so this one isn't the original starting one. And now we are here, back again.

Katharina: I'm from north Germany, Lübeck. I first started playing SL around 2007. After three years my real life got too busy to continue playing SL. And now I am back again!


SLE: Nice! Do you know Our original news source began in The SIMS Online? It was called The TSO Enquirer. It’s exciting to see fellow gamers from that grid in SL! One of the greatest things about SL is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world in one community. Do you consider SL a game or an extension of real life?


Panjana: I think it's both. On the one hand, you can be whoever you wanted to be, have experiences that you might never dare to do in real life. On the other hand, there is always the person behind the screen. You always carry a bit of your "me" into the game. And of course it's real. You direct the avatar through your actions, your feelings. There are real people you meet, friendships develop, often in real life. Yes, for me it´s both because it just mixes up.

Katharina: Like Panjana I believe that it is both. At the one side it is a computer game on the other side there are real people behind the avatars. These people have feelings and a real life just like me. And of course you meet people with which you can have fun together and maybe you can start a friendship in real life too. So it is for me a little bit like reality.


SLE: Absolutely! What inspired the name of your venue and brought you two together to create Kiss Me Hard Club & Beach Lounge?


Panjana: Well, we know each other in real life. One day we talked about second life and how successful we were there. The thought didn't let me go and the next day I was there again. The Name, yes the name. I think I said it, but I wouldn't have thought of it without Katharina. So she can answer that better.






Katharina: Yes, the name of the venue..... I'm a fan of the swiss DJ , Dj Antoine. At the time we started in SL he recently released his new single Kiss me hard, and so the name of our venue was born.

SLE: There are two areas, the club and the beach lounge, Since this is a new venue, can you tell our readers a little bit about each and what your plans are?

Panjana: First we planned only the club. By searching the events we saw that there are a great number of live music events, so we decided to get a small stage as well. Our plan. To be successful with our new venue *smiles* and having a lot of fun and good music.

Katharina: I want to add that in the end we do not only want to make music. But we also want to experiment with different things. Like standup comedians for example. I'm still in the process of trying to convince Panjana that we should host a karaoke show as well.

Panjana: never said anything against Katharina ;) But don´t forget mud catching *laughs*


SLE: Karaoke is fun to watch. That’s a great idea. Besides open mic, What kind of music and events will you be hosting at KMH?


Panjana: Various events, live music of all genres. Every musician is welcome. At the club the main theme is trance/house

Katharina: At the club we also play club sounds and we want to make themed parties. Like 80's Parties, Halloween Parties, Black and white Parties,etc.


SLE: What types of live events will you be hosting and how often?

Panjana: Various:) We try to offer a wide range of live musicians. The plan is doing events from Wednesday till Sunday. Let's see.


SLE: Are you hiring? If so, what positions are available?

Panjana: Yes, still looking for all. Hosts, Dancers, DJ´s, Live Musician, Live Artist






SLE: Do you have shops & beach houses currently for rent?

Panjana: Funny you ask. We really have. We have a few shops beside the club waiting for rentals.

Katharina: In addition we have skyboxes as well to rent. Our shops have a special offer, 1 week for free.

SLE:Sounds like you have your plans all laid out and ready to go! Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers about Kiss Me Hard Club & Beach Lounge?

Panjana: I hope we get the chance to offer a great venue to all of you with good music by a nice beach flair. But we need your help to survive.

Katharina: Like Panjana said, I hope that we have a great time together with our guests and artists. For sure it's not easy to keep the venue alive, therefore we need your help. So let's pop up the champagne and let's party together.







Additional Information:

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/second…/Topanga%20Valley/…/211/22

Group: https://world.secondlife.com/group/ac308e89-242b-08ba-9d34-84433776d675

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Secondlife.kissmehardclub/



Kiss me Hard Schedule Weekend July 24th-26th

♬♬♬♬Friday♬♬♬♬JULY 24th



Aminius Writer 12pm

Paul Nowles 2pm

Wolfie Moonshadow 3pm



♬♬♬♬Saturday♬♬♬♬

July 25th

Garth Lannock 11am

Stinna 12pm

Jovan Buchsbaum 1pm



♬♬♬♬Sunday♬♬♬♬

July 26th

Seren McGillivary 11am

KATIA 12pm



Teleport

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Topanga%20Valley/27/211/23

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Buying a New Home? Here’s What You Need to Know

Buying a home is undoubtedly the most expensive purchase you will ever make in life; therefore, you want to make sure you have made all of the right decisions throughout the process. Parting with such a huge amount of money can be a daunting prospect – especially if you’re about to become a first-time homeowner.

A few crucial decisions may need to be made to ensure you’re purchasing the most suitable property for your circumstances. If you’re unsure what you need to know about buying a home, take a look at the suggestions below to point you in the right direction:

1. Decide if buying a home is right for you

Although a high percentage of the population chooses to buy their own home, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right option for you. Some people end up buying the property but are left regretting the decision, as it is a substantial financial commitment and means you’re unable to travel as much as you may like to. It would be wise to have a long think about whether you would prefer to buy or rent before taking the house search any further.

2. Get a mortgage lender

If you’ve decided that you’re going to buy a property, the next stage is to consider the finances. In most cases, first-time buyers decide to take out a mortgage to fund the cost of the property. An online mortgage lender is now more popular than ever, and this allows you to carry out a comparison and get pre-approved for a loan from the comfort of your own home. You also have the freedom to ask questions and get advice on which type of loan is right for you, what you can afford, and queries that come to mind.

3. Decide where you want to live

The location of your new home is an important decision. When it comes to buying a property, you need to remember that you’ll be tied to the location, so be sure it is a place that will serve you well for the long-term future. If you wish to live close to where you are already residing, there are very few decisions to be made, however, if you’re planning on moving a little further afield, it would always be worth carrying out as much research as possible on the details of the town or city.

4. Property survey



If you have found a property that you’re interested in, it would be best to hire a surveyor to carry out a check of the property to discover whether there are any structural issues or other hidden faults. If you take the risk and decide you’re not going to hire a surveyor, these issues could become severe over time, and you may have to end up spending a great deal of money on repairs in the years to come. Although it is an expensive investment before you have even bought the property, it should save you from becoming stressed and fearful that something could go wrong.

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Last Day! Evil Bunny Productions Presents Down the Rabbit Hole July 11-21st!

We're All Mad Here at Down the Rabbit Hole! 65 designers will bring your their exclusive Alice in Wonderland styled designs at a DISCOUNT! 25-50% off! And if that's not enough to make you drink this or eat that, there will be FREE group gifts for evil bunny hunts group members!

You definitely don't want to be late for this date! July 11-21st!

www.evilbunnysl.com

https://www.flickr.com/groups/ebpevents/

https://www.facebook.com/evilbunnyproductions

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brewery/80/131/21

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