STAY IN THE KNOW

Keeping You Up To Speed.

Be Involved In The SL Community

Awareness is Key to Positive Change.

Explore Your Options

Get your REAL experience points HERE!.

CREATIVITY

The Possibilities are Endless.

Find Your Inner Peace

Ground Yourself and Discover New Things

SLE Ticker



18 Years and counting...Got SL News? Get it Published! Contact Lanai Jarrico at lanaijarrico@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

SLACTIONS 2012: Research conference on virtual worlds includes Machinima Contest this year

SLACTIONS, the international research conference on virtual worlds, is including a Machinima Festival this year as part of its exploration of met averse creativity. The RL/SL conference will occur November 15 - 17 with the Machinima track on the first day, and virtual film directors are encouraged to submit their works for consideration in this global event.

"On this side of the PurpleMoon" Styling Contest


Celebrating PurpleMoon's 3rd Anniversary we are holding a styling photo contest to give our customers the possibility of winning lots of outstanding prizes from our sponsors: PurpleMoon, KittyCatS, WetCat, White Widow, Finesmith, Amorous, Denver's, Melu Deco and Pura Vida.

We would like to get to know you better, we want to see how you recreate our creations, how you mix and match our clothing, how original and creative you can be.

If you are willing to show us your side of our beloved PurpleMoon, please read the instructions carefully and join us!

Read the instructions HERE!

Beautiful Boys .... 8 & 9

As we continue meeting the finalists for this year's Mister Virtual World pageant, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr Austria - Silvano Korobase to you.


Monday, June 4, 2012

SLE Staff Interview- Meet Shon Charisma

You have read their stories on the SL Enquirer. Now it's time to meet the writers behind them.


Please meet Shon Charisma:

Shon Charisma


How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Shon: Funny. Talented. Sincere. Creative. Intriguing.


What brought you to Second Life and how has it impacted you as a person?
Shon: I came to SL for a RL college class a few years ago, and actually, I hated it. LOL I came from the class and left. A few months later, I returned and began to move around the grid and check some things out and decided to stay. The biggest impact, and it's not a really positive one, lol, is that it's made me doubly busy in my overall life. Just like in RL, I have a whole set of friends that require attention and too much work to do. Ha! A positive, however, is that I have had the opportunity to be a part of experiences that I have yet to do in the real world, such as help put together Broadway style plays and performances.

Helping Haven A Place For All Second Life Residents -Pandora Drezelan Reporting...


When I first came to Second Life in December 2009 I landed at Help People Island, where I made many friends including Lily Swindlehurst, it was a great experience and I spent most of my time there learning all that I could about Second Life. I spoke with Lily recently about her experiences in Second Life and the beginning of Helping Haven.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

ANSHE CHUNG SIMS: An Asian Themed Sanctuary


Have an exclusive and distinctive living experience with our all new Asian themed neighborhood sims! A collection of beautifully crafted sims with naturalistic eastern architecture. A mastery of details that add the right finishing touches to your special Asian themed sanctuary. Have one now! Visit our hub at Lorena Chung Estates or IM Lorena Chung for more details.


 Theme: Strictly Asian
Zoning: Residential/Light Commercial
Prim Count:  (10% more prims included)
Land Size: All parcel sizes available
 Price: Very much Affordable

Beautiful Boys.... 6 and 7

Ooooohhh but the competition is tough, the finalists for Mr Virtual World 2012 are truly outstanding.

Time to meet Mr. Brazil - Tadeau Gartner


Beautiful Boys.... 4 and 5

The second styling contest has come and gone for Mr Virtual World 2012 and apparently the cubist exercise proved to be a real challenge.  The top 3  in alphabetical order by country currently are:

Silvano Korobase - MR. AUSTRIA
Adonis Hansome - MR. CANADA
World Undercroft - MR. UNITED KINGDOM

For their next challenge the entrants have been asked to imitate a RL male model on a runway.

*********************************************************************************

And now meet Mr. Mexico ....



Friday, June 1, 2012

VIVE LA REVOLOUTION! Paat de Cuir - Marriellaanna Reporting...

paat de Cuir

Paat de Cuir will be holding an ‘At home’  well more an ‘At shop’ on Saturday June 9th from 1-2pm sl  and Saturday June 10th from 12 – 2pm sl.  She will display her products, talk to you about the furniture and even converse in French if you want!

She said just come along for a chat if nothing else and a nice glass of French wine!
Paat has also made a VERY special item for her ‘At home’. I am itching here to tell you all what it is. Suffice to say its linked to this article..I’ll give you a clue though. Bon Appetite!




Happy 4th Rez Day Persia Bravin - Lanai Jarrico

Lanai and Persia taking on King Kong in October, 2009.



Dear Persia,

Since we met and worked together, I knew you would continue to be a driving force in virtual world media.  You are a great leader in all that you do and I'm so proud of your accomplishments and continued contribution to the Second Life community .

 Beauty, knowledge and experience being some of your best qualities, you have a great sense of humor and all around great person to know.  I can ramble on about all the adventures we got into through the years, from going to concets and events to witnessing you slapping the bujesus out of Philip Linden by accident.  In 7 years, that was one of the most  memorable moments I had. Thank you for that. You truly are like a virtual sister and a riot to know .  I wish you a Happy 4th Rez day and many more great years ahead.  BTW Welcome to the Cougar club! After 4 years you will begin to question if you are a virtual world junkie or an expert...


Opps 4th!


 Cheers!

xoxo Lanai

SL Newser: Join Second Life Newser for a PARTY! June 3 @ 11 am SLT




It's Second Life Newser's Two Year Anniversary next week. We're still planning our schedule, but it starts Sunday June 3 at Cova's Cove, a private beach owned by our friend Covadonga Writer. The fun begins at 11AM, and all are invited.
 
http://slnewser.blogspot.com/2012/06/join-second-life-newser-for-party.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MWGA HOSTS MONTH-LONG ANNUAL MEDIA EXPO IN JUNE


Magazine Writer’s Guide Association






Norfolk Slim City– MWGA will be hosting the first in-world Second Life media expo June 1 through July 8, bringing together Second Life’s major media all under one roof.
“MWGA created an annual media expo to celebrate business as a whole in Second Life,” MWGA owner Lyric Navarita said. “This is a way for businesses, as well as the publishing industry, to get together and mingle with guests on a more personable level. I hope this expo opens a new form of communication and sparks interest to be more involved in what our platform has to offer - an opportunity to learn more about the publishing industry through our workshops, engage with those within the industry via social and networking activities and celebrate the achievements of businesses in Second Life.”
Several workshops will be offered on site from professionals in the media industry on a range of topics from their experiences in their fields, production and publishing and distribution technologies. A final workshop will also include applying guided imaginary to the SL experience from Pura Vida Wellness Resort.
"The MWGA Expo is a unique event raising awareness of the talent and diversity of media available in SL and will hopefully encourage new people to participate in this constantly evolving industry," MWGA Media Expo participant MANIERA LLC's COO Aphrodite Brianna said.

Performances will also be held by radio’s KHNY Honey 103 (June 16) and BoSL Radio (June 17) as well as dance troop Dazzlers (July 8). A media panel will be held later in the month to discuss various industry topics, and an awards banquet will finish off the expo July 8 and recognize elites in their fields at The Rose Theatre. Banquet guest speakers include Avenue Staff Writer Spruce Canning and MANIERA LLC CEO Topaz Joubert.

Media representatives will be available from some of the most prominent media in their fields, including: Metaverse Broadcasting Company/The Metaverse Tribune, SL Enquirer/Press Pass Media, Best of Second Life Magazine/BOSL Radio, AvCON Magazine, Too Sexy Magazine, ICON Magazine, MANIERA LLC, Zindra Expo, InWorld Magazine, Dandilyonfluff.com, Friday Night Talk Show, PlsRadio, KHNY Honey 103 and media distribution technology giant SasTech.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Beautiful Boys .... (2 & 3)


 
Here we have Ramsa Luv representing Finland.  Ramsa is a very well thought of model in SL and I have bumped in to him once or twice at DSE Production events.  Clearly Ramsa too is going for the more edgy type look in his approach to the Mr. Virtual World Contest.




Thursday, May 31, 2012

Spotlight on Timothy Bisquit , SL Hip Hop Artist Releases the SL Blueprint Albums. -Lanai Jarrico Reporting..

Lanai going hard at Club Indica


Hip Hop is my favorite genre. I’m not ashamed to go hard on some Jay Z, Rick Ross or  even some Kanye west while driving in my car or cleaning my house. I haven't gotten the cops called on me yet for loud music but I've gotten dirty looks.  It’s not just a genre of music, it’s a culture. From music and fashion to attitude. People can either love it, hate it or keep it movin, cause Hip Hop is here to stay.

One thing you can find in the Hip Hop genre that you can’t find in many cookie cutter songs these days, is realism, slick rhymes mixed with humor. The hustle of the street and the way a hip hop artist can use their experiences to overcome obstacles and attain a dream, is what most is about.  But lets not get it twisted. Hip Hop is not all about being gangsta, hardships and hustles in the hood.  Artists such as Taylor Swift, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Gweneth Paltrow even that old crow Madonna has been known to go hard and spit on the mic and those ladies probubly couldn't even bust a grape in a fruit fight.


Anyway....

SL9B EVENT: Street Fair and Pub Crawl June 19-14, 2012 6-9pm slt Brought to you by The Tracer I Birman Agency


Second Life is celebrating it's 9th Birthday. The Tracer | Birman Agency has decided to produce our own event. "The SL9B Street Fair and Pub Crawl" will take place June 19-24 in Second Life.
Get more info here: http://sethreganmusic.blogspot.com/2012/05/sl9b-street-fair-and-pub-crawl.html

Beautiful Boys .... (1)


Mr. Virtual World 2012 is well underway, with the first styling challenge having taken place and the second one due to take place on the 2nd June.


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

SL Newser: Wounded Warrior Benefit Raises 375,000 Lindens

US Military Veterans Center


Patriot Island holds benefits for Wounded Warriors every month, but this one was especially successful - http://slnewser.blogspot.com/2012/05/wounded-warrior-benefit-raises-375000.html

Humorous Stories in Second Life- Pandora Drezelan Reporting…




I spoke to a few friends of mine, Shadowfeign Spiritor, CindyS Tatham, Hatake Kohime and Solcar Amat, we were comparing our humorous experiences in Second Life, it was such a laugh, and this is what we came up with.



Our funniest moments in Second Life:

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

SL Newser: Kev Sweetwater's Burn2 Memorial Service


Last week, the Burn2 community lost one among them when Kev Sweetwater passed away. On Saturday May 19th, a memorial service/wake was held for him at Deep Hole, attended by his friends in the Burners, the Tombstone RP, and elsewhere. The end of the service was marked as only the Burn2 community can: with a ceremonial temple burn.

Read More Here

BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHT AIDS FUNDRAISER


As part of Dream Seeker Estates Gay Pride Celebration in June, we have put together a series of events in order to raise money for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Most of us have been touched by AIDS in one way or another. Sadly, this dreadful disease has fallen off the main stage as an illness, but still needs all our help. At the end of 2011, there were over 34 million people suffering with AIDS worldwide.



Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day in America and in Second Life - Lanai Jarrico Reporting...




Memorial day originated after the American civil war to honor the fallen union soldiers. Since the early 1900’s it has been observed on the last Monday of May in the United States. This is a day of honor and remembrance of all the courageous men and women that have since died in the United States Armed forces. It also marks the beginning of Summer and vacation season. Observers visit cemeteries to deliver flowers and flags, others celebrate with cookouts including fireworks and family reunions.

Virtual Attitude Wrestling, Coming soon to a Sim Near You- Lukes Lionheart Reporting...

It's about to get ugly



 Have you ever found yourself bored on a Tuesday night in SL? You could go to the club….again. Shopping? *Yawn!* Hey, I know! How about WRESTLING? That’s right SL Pro wrestling! One of the more fun things I have found on SL. Though wrestling isn’t exactly new on SL, there is a federation on the gird that is sitting the wrestling community on fire. Say hello to the “VAW”, Virtual Attitude Wrestling, SL’s only traveling pro wrestling show. 

A Public Service Announcement produced by Pookie Amsterdam- Help Eradicate The Invasive Asian Tiger Mosquito




Using the 360 Degree engine of Second Life.
PookyMedia was asked to deliver a very important message with an engaging family to help students, parents and caregivers understand and help with eradicating the invasive Asian Tiger Mosquito.

For more information on Pookie Amsterdam, visit these links below:
Pooky Amsterdam
CEO/Founder PookyMedia

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Costa Rica Sims, Influentials "Spring Carnival “ Party Rocked!


Sorry you missed this party!

 It was one of the best I've been to in my 7 years in SL! Special thanks to Samantha Ohrberg for all her hard work,  DJ Maya Wetherby for the great dance party and RockShoppe Tribute Bands for providing Linkin Park to close out the party with a bang! ~Lanai Jarrico

See pictures here!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lanaijarrico/7275804034/in/set-72157629910029520/


OI Magazine: A Slice Of The Second Life's Suburb Sims' History From Molly Montale's Plate - Luc Fray


 
Molly Montale
 
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to talk to one of Second Life™ 's oldest residents, Molly Montale.

Montale had joined the game since 2005 after seeing an article about it in New York Times™. Though not as active now as she was before, mostly because of health problems, Montale still granted me the time of the day when she had agreed to talk regarding one of Second Life's biggest issue back when the game first started standing up on wobbly legs...
 

Friday, May 25, 2012

This is a Public Service Announcement Paid for by the Non Partnership League

\


Need a commercial made? contact slenquirer@gmail.com

Thursday, May 24, 2012

UWA Movie Poster Contest Grand Prize Raised

The top prize in this year's UWA Movie Poster Contest has been raised to 20,000 Lindens and all artists are encouraged to enter this one-of-a-kind creative competition. To tie-in with this year's UWA Machinima Challenge, artists can choose any of the submitted films from that challenge and create a unique movie poster....

Q: Can I create a poster for my own film?
Absolutely!

Q: Can I create a poster for someone else's film?
Absolutely!

Q: How do I see which films are submittted so far?
As of this writing, there are 15 films to choose from:
http://aviewtv.com/uwa/machv/films/index.html

Press Pass News: Home & Garden Expo 2012

Press Pass News: Home & Garden Expo 2012: Home & Garden Expo 2012 In support of Relay For Life May 19th - 28th, 2012 DON'T MISS IT! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Expo%20Fair%20Entert...

What is SL9B? Allen Eppenberger Reporting...

 
Lately I’ve been getting notices about something called SL9B. It’s short for Second Life Ninth Birthday. Or the ninth anniversary, if you prefer. A group of SL’ers has formed to create the ultimate birthday party for everyone to celebrate at!
Originally a celebration that had included Linden Lab, the Lindens have turned it over to the residents of SL. The theme for the celebration is“Community”. The dates will run from June 18th through June 24th this year. There is a website called sl9b.wordpress.com/ This is where all the most current info and updates are being released through.
 

Avatar Poll Second Life Questionnaire- Pandora Drezelan Reporting...




I wanted to get an insight to peoples experiences in Second Life, so I asked my friends Chrissie Lisa, Quinlan Placebo and Amanda AKA HeartsJourney a few interesting questions and got some great reactions.

CRS News: Explorers Club- Chicago Roaring 20's May 27, 2012 at 12 pm SLT



Costa Rica Sims “EXPLORERS CLUB”
Chicago Roaring 20’s
WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM SLT
1920’s attire required

Marriellaanna your official Tour Guide
Journey back to Chicago, the roaring 20’s where breaking of traditions, gangsters, prohibition intertwined into city life; where drinking and gambling flooded the Chicago big city underworld. Young women rebelled against society by cutting their hair with expressing their new freedom the flapper came to be. Gangsters were the hottest men in town, the parties and music were FANTASTIC…Location: Starting point outside the “Welcome Center”


CRS News: Hot and Wild Beach Party- May 27th 3pm SLT




Hot & Wild Beach Party
WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 2012
TIME: 3:00pm SLT
Featuring DJ HOTZ
Sexy beachwear required


Join us on the beach for a little wild fun with good friends and yummy cocktails - what more could you want!!!
This will be one wicked beach party where ANYTHING goesssss, well almost anything “smile”. Put on you sexiest swimwear or beach attire and join us for FUN, FUN, FUN under the sun…


Wednesday, May 23, 2012

SL9B News: On June 18th, Second Life celebrates it's 9th Birthday!

image retrieved from SL9B Community Event website.


Keep up to date with the latest news about this upcoming event or sign up to be part of this year;s festivites. Click here for all info pertaining to SL9B

SCREW BARBIE..I WANT TO BE A ROLLER DERBY GIRL - MariellaAnna Resident reporting...



A friend of mine suddenly and out of the blue announced that she was in the SLRA roller Derby team and did I want to come along and watch a match?  I searched my sketchy mental database to come up with any point of reference I might have had as to what she might possibly have been talking about. Here, let me just point out I’m English, most of us haven’t heard of roller derby much less know what it’s about and it’s for that possible reason I eventually came up with a mental picture of female ex-cons or women with excessive tattoos racing round a track on roller skates, trying to kill each other between chugging down cans of lager and chain smoking cheroots.

 
cookieassistant.com