GeekSpeak subject for Saturday 19th November at noon SLT: The Day of 8 billion!

 

Last week our species reached 8 billion people.  Let’s celebrate humanity today, we clearly won the genetic lottery.  8 billion and all of them better fed and in better health than they have ever been.  And maybe we are a boon to the planet as well.  An intelligent species managing the world ecosystem! We have fought against the harsh conditions of life and against our own violent, malicious nature and we have won.

Where do we go from here?  Do you think the population should and will decline to some ideal population number?  What is the ideal population for Earth?  Can we know without knowing all the inventions and discoveries of the future?  Or should we increase in numbers to fill the whole universe?

When will we reach 100 billion? Join us in GeekSpeak on Saturday at noon SLT to discuss the future of our species.  Bring all your family!

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

 

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SMR Events | Movember 2022 Fundraising Campaign & Drive November 1- November 30

 

 November 1, 2022, through November 30, 2022

MEN'S HEALTH IS AT A TIPPING POINT

 Globally, on average, men die 6 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons.

It’s Time to Change the Game for Men’s Health & Survival

SMR Events hosts SL’s third Annual Movember® Fundraising Campaign for Charity ♂ Mօʋɛʍɮɛʀ 2022 ♂.

The Ultimate Goal is to raise funds and awareness during the month of November, via our fundraising drive and various interactive campaigns/events in support of the Movember® Foundation~  the leading charity changing the face of men’s health~

 The Campaign Spans the entire month of November and features; an Online Fundraiser via FB, a GRID-WIDE Fundraising Drive with Supporting Events, the ‘Grow for a Cure’ Moustache/Beard Growth Challenge & Photo Campaign, The Welcome to Movember® Men's Health Fair, and a Black Tie Charity Ball to wrap the Campaign.

Together with our Partners, Community, Friends, and Family, we are on a Movember® Mission doing what we can to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives.

We invite you to Join us on our Mission
 

HOW CAN YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

DONATE | PARTICIPATE | RAISE FUNDS | SPONSOR

Make a Donation

Every Single Dollar Counts toward Men’s Health Project Funding & Research.

➮Visit one of our Donation Kiosks Across the Grid:

   http://bit.ly/Movember-KioskFinder

   http://bit.ly/Movember-SalesTour

➮Visit our Fundraising Page: https://www.facebook.com/donate/451779403464212 

All donations are secure and sent directly to the Movember Foundation®.

PARTICIPATE

➮Grow for A Cure

GROW A MO

Patchy, lopsided, itchy, or epic – whatever Mo OR Beard you grow this Movember® your face will raise funds and awareness for men’s health.

POSE WITH A MO

Join our Photo Campaign Pose with your MO or a Prop to shed light on Movember® and raise funds

➮Participate in or Visit the Movember® Grow for A Bro Men’s Health Fair

        Be A Mo Bro/Sis~Tell Your Story or Grow for a Bro

        Visit the Clinic or Bring a Bro in for a Virtual Check-Up

        Check out our Movember® Exhibits and Informationals

➮Check out Affiliate & Partner Events http://bit.ly/SMR-Movember-Events-Schedule

     Stay Updated visit: https://www.facebook.com/donate/451779403464212 for Campaign

     Details, Events & Announcements

RAISE FUNDS WITH US

➮Become a Movember® 2022 Kiosk Affiliate: 

     Place one of our ♂ Mօʋɛʍɮɛʀ 2022 ♂ Kiosks and raise funds with us. Every Linden counts.  

➮HOST A MO-MENT or A MO-VENT

Host a Fundraising Event or Challenge

We are encouraging our Kiosk Affiliates to rally around one of our KIOSKS and host ♂ Mօʋɛʍɮɛʀ 2022 ♂ fundraising MO-VENTs to pull in more funds and gain traffic at their locations, grab your crew, and do something fun and easy.

Hosting is all about having a good time for a good cause. Throw a Party, Have a Shave Off, a Sale or an Auction, OR Create your own  MO-MENT challenge – it can be anything. Your epic efforts will help change the face of men’s health. The possibilities are endless!! We will assist with promoting your events when we can. Here's the Event Schedule

➮Spread the word to your family, friends, associates, and customers about the campaign.

Promote Your Support: Tweet, Facebook, Post to Pinterest, Instagram and Linkedin.

Add the following Text & Links to your Email signatures/correspondence/website wherever you like:

Join Me in Supporting  Movember® 2022.  Together We are Changing the Face of Men’s Health!!

Details Here: https://bit.ly/Movember2022-PressRelease 

Donate Here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/451779403464212 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Support our InWorld efforts by becoming a sponsor today!

Choose a Tier Level Sponsorship Package and Sponsor our Virtual Drive.

Through sponsorship, there will be several opportunities to participate in our Campaign and market your services, organization or business throughout the month of November and at our Campaign Wrap Event: ♂ Mօʋɛʍɮɛʀ 2022 ♂ Black Tie Charity Ball.

Contact: MissyLuv Resident secondlife:///app/agent/b77bdaf7-d96c-403f-8a45-767a6ca173bc/about 

for Sponsorship Details or click here Calling ALL Sponsors!!

PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THIS CAUSE AND SPREAD THE WORD.

TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF MEN’S HEALTH!  

YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!!!

SMR Events

SMR Events, an Event Planning & Production company was started in 2013 by three prominent women of talent and focus, who wanted to bring their ten-plus years of skills and expertise to the SL Community with a focus on benefiting others. We are all about bringing joy and professionalism to whatever we do, whether its planning and designing your events or running our Gridwide Productions & Charity Campaigns [SLs Next Top Model,  𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕟𝕜 𝕆 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥, These Hands Don’t Lie-SMR Against Domestic Violence, Movember® 2020, 2021 & 2022 A Charity for Men’s Health]

No event is too big or too small for us to handle with the utmost care, flourish and detail.  We believe in helping others to do the things they can’t or are too busy to do and bringing awareness to the public about causes that touch us and require a spotlight because silence is detrimental.

Movember® and The Movember Foundation®

Movember® is an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues. Using the mustache as the driving symbol of the movement, Movember® focuses on the three key areas of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health & suicide prevention.

The Movember Foundation® runs the Movember® charity event,  housed at Movember.com and has been running Movember® events since 2004.

The goal: “To Change the Face of Men's Health."

By encouraging men (whom the charity refers to as "Mo Bros") to get involved, Movember® aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis, and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths in men. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation® encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Since its inception, the Movember Foundation® has raised $837 million and funded over 1,200 projects in more than 20 countries.

Learn More about them and How they are accomplishing that here:

https://us.movember.com/about/foundation

Movember Foundation® is a registered Section 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and is a tax-exempt organization (EIN: 77-0714052)

Campaign Hosted & Sponsored By:

SMR Events

Marketing & Media Sponsors:

EEM PR, Marketing & Professional Services

SL Enquirer

In-Kind Sponsor(s):

Create-A-Bear SL

The Delicious Foundation℠

Once Upon A Time Family Center

EEM PR , Marketing & Professional Services

~Gran Lanceros~[TIER IV Sponsors]

~Monte Cristos~[TIER III Sponsors]

~Presidentes~[TIER II Sponsors]

~Aficionados~[TIER I Sponsors]

Many thanks in advance for your support -- and please don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to SUPPORT too! https://bit.ly/Movember2022-PressRelease 

Important Links:

Official Campaign Headquarters: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunflower%20Field/195/27/22 

Web Page: https://bit.ly/SMRs-Movember-Fundraiser 
Press Release: https://bit.ly/Movember2022-PressRelease Donate IW Here: http://bit.ly/Movember-KioskFinder Online Here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/451779403464212/ Donate Goods & Services: http://bit.ly/InKindDonationDetails-Movember Sponsor TODAY!: https://bit.ly/CallForSponsorsPacket-Movember22 Pick Up your Donation KIOSK Packet: https://bit.ly/MOV22-KIOSK-PickUp Official Campaign Headquarters:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunflower%20Field/185/45/22 Web Page: https://bit.ly/SMRs-MovemberFundraiser

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Spotlight on Bayside Maternity Center

 

Family roleplaying is very popular in Second Life, just like in real life. It sets the stage for future relationships and is there for each other through challenging times. We all need a family to rely on. They are an essential source of encouragement and affection.

Bayside Maternity Center is the embodiment of building families in Second Life. They offer a unique blend of round-the-clock expertise and patient-centered care. Dr. Lelani Rayne and her team of nurses and doctors hold the highest standard in avatar healthcare and are available to help new patients every step of the way. From health insurance, maternity care, pediatrics, urgent care, and many other medical needs. The SL Enquirer is excited to be a sponsor of this well-thought-out medical facility. We sat down with the owner, Dr. Lelani Rayne to learn more about Bayside Maternity Center and what it has to offer the residents of Second Life.

Interview with Dr. Lelani Rayne

SLE: We thank you for taking the time to sit with us for this interview, with your company Bayside Maternity Center you have a lot going on. Can you tell our readers how your company started and the direction you would like to see it go?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: Thank You so much for taking the time out to interview me. My clinic started in a basement of a mansion I had, I wanted to provide a place where everyone could receive maternity services, regardless of sex, species, or income. The clinic grew quickly so I purchased my first clinic and saw about 5 patients for two months. That too grew even bigger and I needed a bigger clinic. Now I have so many patients a full staff of Drs, nurses, receptionists, and technicians. I am currently of services for maternity, general medicine, pediatrics as well as BeYou patients. The direction I'm headed is to have multiple locations within SL to offer the same as well as more services.

SLE: That’s great that you offer your services to anyone and everyone who wants to experience having a family in Second Life. Your center offers many different services from Maternity to Urgent Care. Can you explain to our readers the different types of care they can expect for each service?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: When a maternity package is selected, you will receive several weeks of exams, blood work, ultrasounds, prenatal care, assistance with the different HUDs, and Pregnancy bodies. General medicine will offer, physicals, blood work, x-rays, and any prescription that can be filled in our fully functional on-site pharmacy.

SLE: That is a full-service medical roleplay facility. You also stated that you offer Medical Insurance. Can you explain how that works in Second Life for residents?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: Yes! Medical insurance can be purchased for and paid monthly, 6 months, or annually and it will cover several services at the patient's request, such as Vision Health checkups & Immunizations 

SLE: That's the first time I’ve heard of insurance in SL. The maternity packages seem to be one of the most popular that you have. You offer many different levels of it, can you explain more to our readers what each package will offer and what kind of service they can expect with each?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: Yes! Maternity is the biggest. I offer three packages Standard, which covers short term pregnancies, Deluxe covers slightly longer, and VIP will cover up to a 9 month RL pregnancy. They can expect to receive:

~ FULL CHECKUPS FOR MOM 

• Blood work, Urinalysis, Blood Pressure check, Glucose, and Fetal Heart rate

• Sonograms 

• Congratulations Package Gift

• Customized birth Certificate.

• Delivery in a luxury style suite or clinic water birth

• The birth announcement in The SL Enquirer (optional for privacy)

SLE: There are many pregnancy / Belly HUDs in Second Life, which are compatible with your maternity center? Do you need a specific product to experience pregnancy and delivery with your services? Which HUD would you recommend and why?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: No. We work with all HUDs and pregnancy bodies. I'm a personal fan of the Lovemomma body because it is very user-friendly.

SLE: Huds and pregnancy bodies can be intimidating, thank you for sharing which is most user-friendly. I see that you offer Lamaze classes, do you find this a popular class for new mothers and fathers to join and learn what to expect before the arrival of their little one or two or three for that matter :)

Dr. Lelani Rayne: Yes, it's popular, it gives parents the opportunity to know what to expect during labor and delivery. It also answers lots of questions new moms and dads may have.

SLE: Since your company inception can you tell us how the clientele growth has been? Do you find that you have more mothers during specific months or times? 

Dr. Lelani Rayne: Clientele has grown in a major way. Went from getting 1-2 new patients every 2 weeks to 1 new patient a week, to now getting 31-33 new patients a day. 

SLE: That's some major growth! We are excited to sponsor Bayside Maternity Clinic and post the birth announcements in The SL Enquirer as part of your packages and look forward to working with you. Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Dr. Lelani Rayne: I'm appreciative and grateful for being able to provide affordable care for my patients and patients to come. :-) I want to thank the SLE for working with Me and my team. I look forward to more growth! 

Additional Information:

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Windsor/152/218/23

URL: https://baysidemedicalclinic.wixsite.com/baysidemedicalclinic

Bayside Medical Clinic Group: secondlife:///app/group/5f995adf-28b8-4ca5-fa3e-2bdfea9eac22/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lalonee.vyper.1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baysidematernityclinic.sl/

Preferred Contact: 亗Đℜ.ℒ (lalonee.bellic)

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Grand Opening of Vegan HQ November 1st at 12.30 pm SLT

 

We are proud to bring Vegan HQ to the growing vegan community of Second Life. Set in a relaxing countryside environment perfect to explore on your own or with friends, Vegan HQ welcomes anyone interested or curious about leading a more compassionate lifestyle, whether it is for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. We also provide a fun and friendly hangout place for existing vegans who would like to meet like-minded people.

As well as having a chilled vibe and a good selection of playable games which we will change on a regular basis, we will hold regular events so be sure to join our group “SL vegans” to be kept up to date and join in the conversations. Vegan HQ also aims to provide reliable information and promote the benefit of living vegan in an inclusive way sharing experiences and knowledge between newcomers and more experienced members of the community. We hold weekly informal meetings to discuss various topics ranging from the health benefits of delicious vegan food, animal rights, and how to best be a voice for them or review books and recently published articles. We speak English, Dutch French, and German.

Our grand opening will take place to coincide with World Vegan Day on the 1st of November from 12 noon with an excellent lineup:

1.30PM SLT Les Chats Furieux

3.00PM SLT Raven SounDDoll

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GeekSpeak subject for Saturday 12th June at noon SLT: What are you prepared to do for your Health?

Should we all have a healthier lifestyle?  We geeks don’t usually ask ourselves that question so let’s start today!  Hop Hop!

Let’s discuss why health and fun are interrelated.  Are the things you do for fun unhealthy?  And are the healthy things you do unpleasant?  How can we find things to do that are both healthy and fun?  Is that even possible?  Do we have to choose between fun and health?

What motivates you to do healthy things?  What tricks do you use for motivation?  Can you help to motivate others?

Let’s get more health, and fun, in this world.  We need you, and all your friends!

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

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

 

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