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The survey will help the University of Arkansas determine how college students evaluate their professors on measures of competence, legitimacy, and interpersonal skills. The results will be published in a major academic research publication.

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You Are Cordially Invited to Join SLE & VMS Magazine for a Party with Pure Class and Style : April 16th from 3 to 5 pm SLT

Mix and Mingle with SL's Media Moguls for a night of white hot entertainment provided by DJ Jay and the beautiful and talented AMFORTE Clarity.

Dress to impress in your best white attire. Some lucky guests will receive special prizes that are sure to shine a spotlight on them. Hope to see you there!

This event is sponsored by The SL Enquirer & VMS Magazine

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The Apple of my Eye: New York City SL- sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting...

 The  world is known for its diverse cultures and magnificent cities. Some people might not get the opportunity to travel and this is where virtual programs become useful. 
Second Life allows users to create and explore replicas of locations found on Earth. While SL has thousands of sims to highlight, there is one that is a staple of Second Life.

New York City SL owned by Joi Price, on November 1th, 2011. After the sim had been debuted to hundreds over the course of the day, Ms. Price decided to develop the sim further “We created a community where living, working and playing effortlessly merge together.” New York City SL is divided into several “districts” or sections, just like the island of Manhattan in the state of NY, U.S.A. is in the offline realm. 

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THE GENTRY CLOTHING STORE- Interview with Sheen Revnik- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

Fashion is a big deal in Second Life. You can find a variety of styles created by designers across the grid. 

What is unique about every store is each creator has their own fashion sense put into each piece they create. They draw creativity from the current fashion trends in magazines and down the trendy runways around the world. If there is one thing that most avatars like to do, it is shop. Whether you are a person that wants to mimic your real life style or try on things you wouldn’t normally wear, In Second life there is something for everyone. Sheen Revnik is a fashion designer. His creations include a variety for both men and women.  

From formal and casual wear to sexy, western themed and accessories to match; he has your shopping trip covered at Gentry Clothing Store.

Interview with Sheen Revnik

Lanai: Hi Sheen, before we get started on what Gentry Clothing Store has to offer, I wanted to get to know a little about you. One of my favorite questions to ask is what brought you to Second Life?

Sheen: I’ve always been interested in computers, CGI and creative aspects of both and when I hear of a virtual world that you could create your own world, building, clothes…virtually anything, I had to see and be a part of it.

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VMS News: Keeba Tammas: Manic Mania- Pen Dragon Reporting...

 You just know you are in for a unique show when you walk into the venue and the band taking the stage are all tinies! 

Each one of them bickering back and fourth playfully and the crowd is laughing along with their antics. The singer herself is a 'biggie' and she manages to somehow wrangle this menagerie. The mood is light and relaxed and everyone's spirits are high. Yeah, this is gonna be fun!

That is exactly what you can expect with a performance from Keeba Tammas. A fun, free wheeling and light hearted show featuring an expansive song list that covers everything from Martha and the Vandellas 'Dancing In The Streets' to "Weird" Al Yankovic 'Dare To Be Stupid.'

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Politics: Could Big Brother Be Watching You?- Mackenzie Abbot Reporting...

 

In everyday life, politics shapes our world.  From how high the curb must be to how much taxes you pay. Someone, somewhere, makes the laws of the land.  

There's no getting away from politics.  Turn on your television or open any newspaper and you will see some member of government talking about the hot topic of the day, or defending the latest proposition to change the law.  Every government in every country control banks, the economy, the various security forces and make sure that everyday life is peaceful and fair for all.  But this is Second Life.  We come here to get away from day-to-day troubles and cast aside who we really are.  We live, love, fight, dance and just be who we want to be; carefree and happy to do exactly what we want in our ideal, alternate life.

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Paramount Playhouse Presents "Cleo and the Czar" on Sunday April 14 @12pm SLT

  This performance is a satirical erotic play based loosely on the works of Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare.

The SL Enquirer went to a private preview on Friday night.  It was truly a great performance from beginning to end. Everything was well choreographed from the story line and scenes to the costumes. You wont’ want to miss this performance!

"Special thanks to Pathmaker and his brilliant team for inviting us for a sneak preview performance, we had a wonderful time". Bravo!!!

-Lanai Jarrico

TELEPORT TO PARAMOUNT PLAYHOUSE

SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2013 @ 12PM SLT

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Spirit%20Marina/228/176/22

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Exploring Virtual Worlds- Pandora Drezelan Reporting...

Pandora's IMVU Avatar

Second Life has been such a huge part of my real life for just over three years now, when I first signed up in December 2009 I thought that it was the only virtual world, until I started exploring outside of the grid.

Pandora in Second Life

Second Life

For me Second Life is not only my first virtual world it is my second world and I have learnt so much in the time that I have been here. I’ve made many friends, lost people I thought were friends and discovered more about the real life me than I ever knew existed, my Second Life avatar and the real life me are very similar and also a little bit different as well.




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VMS News: Phillip Moura; Breaking the Rules- Pen Dragon Reporting...

When you enter a formal venue, especially an upscale jazz venue like 'Birdland' you have certain expectations; you, of course, expect formal, usually a smooth jazz. When the artists is sponsored and promoted by a group like luvers island (www.luversisland.com) you expect top notch entertainment. With Phillip Moura you'll get that top notch, upscale jazz. You'll also get so much more. You'll get a performer who not only has the talent to play any genre you would expect to hear from a flautist of his caliber, you'll also get an artist willing and able to break the rules and truly rock out on his flute.

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Spotlight on JudiLynn India; a Real World Painter, Owner and Curator at Center Ground Gallery of Arts in Second Life- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

     

Art is an expression of human creativity. All a person needs is skills and an imagination.  It is used for self expression, an escape from everyday stresses and even works as a form of therapy. Art comes in many different mediums from sculpting, drawing and painting to photography, graphic design and assemblage.

Style can be contemporary, abstract, modern, realistic or a combination of all.  With the rapid growth of technology, art can be taken to new levels and shared with people from all over the world. Second Life is the perfect platform for showcasing art and interacting with fans. Artists from any genre can create artwork, upload images into Second Life, put their work in a virtual gallery or participate in art shows across the grid. Artists can also sell their work to virtual world resident to hang on their walls in their virtual homes or offices or even in the real world with the use of websites and e-commerce.

Judi Lynn is known in Second Life as JudiLynn India. She is a real world painter from Philadelphia, currently living in Georgia that uses the virtual world to share her talent with others.  Her love of art goes as far back as she could remember. While other little girls played with their dolls, Judilynn found her muse at an easel.  Growing up, her education always included art. She was enrolled in Saturday classes and special projects through high school and into college where she studied Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art/Temple University. Her mediums are traditional acrylic and digital Paintings as well as digital acrylics. Her use of vibrant colors and earth tones provide a balance of lively and warm ambiance with a calming effect. Combined with an intriguing array of forms and shapes, her pieces capture the imagination.

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Spotlight on Virtual Music Magazine and Jay Hurikan- Lanai Jarrico Reporting

Virtual Music Service Magazine (VMS) is a music company that focuses on virtual world talent in Second Life ©.  This magazine provides music lovers a variety of information about various artists and helps musicians with visibility across the internet using promotional tools like Facebook and joint collaborations with other virtual world media sources, like The SL Enquirer. Within their web pages you will find interviews with musicians, blog articles and web –based radio broadcasting.

The SL Enquirer met up with Jay Hurikan, the man behind VMS to talk about the things they offer the community and how new musicians can get the help they need to get started performing across the grid, including some great exposure.

Interview with Jay Hurikan

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Alledgedly The SL Enquirer is the longest running (true) and most expected back stabbing news source on the grid. (false) According to this Avatar? I'll let you be the judge of that... - Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

     As most readers already know. The SL Enquirer likes to keep it real and address issues that present themselves in a professional manner but when I feel like I have to dodge and weave sucker punches that most would get tagged with, it gets me upset…

This person wants to make a poster with false claims... I'll tell the full story...

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Dainial strikes a cord on the SL music scene

To those music fundi’s out there, we have a treat in store for you.   We featured a relative newcomer to the Second Life music scene a couple of weeks back and now you can hear his amazing talent for yourselves.  This musician is none other than Dainial and he will be performing live on Music Island on Sunday April 14th, at 12 noon SLT.

The concert will feature some familiar jazz compositions and new work.

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Spotlight on Bound to Excite; D/S Lifestyle Themed Sim - Vapor Paragorn Reporting...

Bound to Excite is a D/S lifestyle themed sim  and it's an exciting blend of many ventures.

Unlike many D/s themed sims , focus here is not only on lifestyle but whole sim offers variety of activities for its visitors. Bound to Excite is a home of bound melodies, jungle pleasure, topaz, eyes wide shut and Naturally bound, a beautiful surf beach. In village area here designed with Victorian styled buildings, you can shop for bdsm and D/s related photographic art. Entire sim offers many fun activities to get yourself indulged in. You can Surf at beach , Listen to live music at bound melodies, have an erotic jungle experience at jungle pleasure and can be a part of secret sex society called eyes wide shut.

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Lizard Howl Seeks Funding Assistance via Indiegogo for His Book Virtual Breadwinner.

This fundraiser is to help Lizard Howl put finishing touches to his book "Virtual Breadwinner: How to Make Money Online as a Second Life Land Baron".

Bellingham, Washington, April, 2013

James Hagarty (Lizard Howl) and his wife Amanda (Hottie Something) met in the virtual world of Second Life, and started a business together. In 2007 they started their Second Life land business. In 2008, they started to turn a profit. Since then, they have grossed well over $500,000 and continue to profit every month.

In 2011, Lizard started writing his book and completed the final draft in 2012. The structural editing has also been completed by now. A few of the things readers will learn from this book:

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Spotlight on Angeldust: A Rare Gem -sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting...

   There are many stores in Second Life, but how often do you find one that sells everything a woman needs to look her best? Let me introduce you to Angeldust.

 Angeldust is owned by Amoche Noel and started its humble beginnings in 2011. The idea for the store was birthed from Ms. Noel’s passion for beauty and fashion with products to make our avatars look gorgeous, without burning a hole in your wallet. Wanting a way for women to be able to purchase things that will make them feel beautiful and not have to take out a second mortgage on their home in doing so, Ms. Noel decided to dedicate herself in learning how to design footwear, accessories, clothes and skins. The journey in creating things for female characters was not easy for Ms. Noel, but like most things in life, practice is all that is needed to achieve your goals. Knowing this, Ms. Noel did not give up on her dream and made enough merchandise to open her long awaited shop.

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Red's Beach Club & Mall Photo Contest Now Until April 12th

You can submit your entry from now until Friday 12th at 4pm! Voting will then open for 48 hours, with the winner being selected on Sunday the 14th April at 4pm.

• Entries cost L$50, and voting will cost L$5 per vote. (up to 3 votes per day) 
• Prize will L$1500 split 3 ways. 1st L$750, 2nd L$525 and 3rd L$225.

TELEPORT NOW!

For additional information contact Wayne Babii

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VMS News: Rara Destiny:A Real Life Destiny- Sarah Elisabeth Brenham Reporting...

Many individuals are lead to believe that the path we choose must be followed exactly in order to fulfill our dreams.
What people don’t realize is that since there are lots of facets to our personality, our roads widen to accommodate all of our passions and the opportunities that come along with them. One such woman discovered one of her hobbies after her and her ex-husband split up. This gal did not know that her life was about to improve, since finding out that she had the talent for and enjoyed her new pastime. This woman is Rara Destiny; one of Second Life’s top live singers. Let us see how her journey began as a performer and learn what her hopes are for the future as a singer.

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VMS News: The Baked; Second Life's First Supergroup- Pen Dragon Reporting...

Passion and friendship have been the basis for many a project in RL as well as here in SL. But rarely does the level of talent of two such amazing musicians like that of Pmann Sands and Bones Writer have the opportunity to come together in a way like never before here in Second Life. The result is an electric and amazing performance that is sure to not only touch and move you, but quite possible revolutionize the future of the way artists interact and perform even when they are thousands of miles apart.

Bones and Pmann have been friends for many years and wanted to collaborate on a single project for quite some time. 

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Spotlight on Club QQ TnT Greedy Greedy Friendly Gaming Hang Out- Vapor paragorn Reporting…

Club QQ TnT Greedy Greedy Friendly Gaming Hang Out

"QQ TnT Greedy Greedy" is a gaming hangout spanned over almost 3/4th of a sim. It features multiple games, a club, rides and shopping areas. The landing area of sim is located near gaming section. While entering the place you will be welcomed by dozens of neatly arranged game tables. These game tables mainly include most populate dice game in SL, "Greedy". These all are free play tables with different themes and greedy game settings per table. In other games include skippo, on the roll, Can't stop, chess and many more. This place also features free bowling lanes and a jackpot greedy tables section. The gaming area is designed with a green grass floor surrounded by walls. This gives the place pleasantly open and vast look and feel, like a park. The most amazing thing about this place is you will almost always find someone here to play a game of your interest with. It's a busy hangout. You can also ask for players in their group, and someone is always willing to play with you. You can never be bored here with so many gaming options, willing players and friendly atmosphere. If you like table games in SL, particularly greedy, then this place is heaven for you. It is also good place to find new friends. 

 I talked to the owner Dingo Darbyshire to learn more about this fascinating hangout.

Interview with Dingo

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Elders Summit- April 2013: Is Second Life heading towards another mass exodus? Here’s what the Elders are saying- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

I recently met with the remaining SL Elders for yet another secret summit because the echo of concern has become louder in recent months. The Mayan temple we used to meet in has now vanished and replaced by flat lands. We had to seek privacy and peace on a mountain top high in the clouds to discuss some issues. This time the meeting was different; I could almost hear the tears of the elders’ roll down their cheeks and see the frustration in their faces as we formed our circle and drew energy and comfort from each other. I was saddened to see even the core members of the Elders Summit are starting to recede in active membership. The lack of energy and motivation that once made us glow together is now a dim shadow that is forming a dark cloud of doubts and concerns over Second Life and its residents. Feelings are uneasy about the future of SL, especially with the rumor that Linden Labs is trying to get rid of Firestorm and other independent viewers used in order to force residents to use SL viewers only.  Speculation is rife and it is leaving many to question if there is an intention of a stronghold against the community.

Are the Lindens being control freaks?

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Make Way for a New venue on the Grid with Integrity: Club Cassiopeia -Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

  

 Entertainment in Second Life can be found in a number of ways. It depends on the resident’s idea of fun and the places that provide an atmosphere that suits their mood. 





Venues are popular places to visit alone or with a group of friends. It is also a great place to socialize with others and meet new people to add to your list. There are many locations across the grid, each with their own style, themes, contests, staff and live entertainment.  

DJ’s and musicians provide the music and hosts greet visitors with a warm welcome. Most venues have a group that guests can join. These groups are a great way to be notified of other parties and special events they offer. Using Second Life’s event guide can be very helpful when looking for something to do. They provide residents a way to find a variety of activities happening at any given time.

On April 4, 2013 from 10 am to 1pm SLT, Club Cassiopeia celebrated their grand opening and the turnout was amazing. The music genre was mixed and upbeat, delivered hot and spicy by DJ Duh Ghost.  The club’s name is interesting.  According to Wikipedia, (2013) Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky and named after a queen in Greek mythology who boasted about her unrivalled beauty. It certainly describes this club and atmosphere.

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The MMAC 6 YEAR FESTIVAL: This Weekend April 4-April 7 Mark your Calendar!

 Friday April 5, 2013
5pm Joaquin Gustav - The Jazz Link (Guitarist)
7-11pm Funk Fridays! (Live DJ set)

 Saturday April 6, 2013

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SL Newser: Perri Prinz’s Green Meadows Club

One club that's been around for a few years that was built as a tribute to classic rock is Green Meadows, formerly known as Xanadu.

 Run by Perri Prinz and RECoyote Mindes, the club has events a few times every week. But as good as the music is, Perri being an expert of the music of the time period, the club is well designed to the point of being a work of art, in addition to a nearby building having a gallery of science-fiction/fantasy art. Recently, Grease Coakes went to Perri and Rec to ask about the club.

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Center Ground Group presents "Icons of Life" - April 6, 2013 @ 1pm SLT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 The Center Ground group announces the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Center Ground Gallery of Art on Saturday April 6th 2013 at 1 PM  SLT (8 PM  GMT).



The  Gallery is  displaying the works of 7 Second Life artists and is curated and owned by Judilynn India. Come view the works of these talented individuals then retire to our rooftop greenspace for  dancing and mingling while listening to fantastic musical selections.

TELEPORT

The list of exhibitors includes: 

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Area 54: The Future of Second Life Clubbing- Launching on Saturday April 6th @ 3pm SLT

By mixing up multimedia such as sound, video and graphics plus dual streaming of music in both second and real life, the new ‘Area 54’ club, built and conceptualized by artist Thoth Jantzen, is paving the way for a whole new type of virtual clubbing experience.

Launching on Saturday April 6^th, at 3-7PM SLT (PDT) with a live DJ set courtesy of acclaimed Techno DJ and Producer, Cari Lekebusch (Mantis Oh in SL) and Gragee  Pikanen (GraGee Piek in SL), Area 54 is the most immersive mixed reality venue on the grid.

“Area 54 is a legal way to damage your mind without the physical harm to your brain chemicals can cause and almost no risk of incarceration!” exclaims Thoth Jantzen, describing the intense visuals at the club. “Plus, it will be streamed live across the internet, so you could become famous!”

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EVENT: Paramount Playhouse proudly presents our Dancer's Showcase on Sunday, April 7th at 12 Noon SL.

  Come see our sexy dancers perform Erotic Burlesque and enjoy the wonderful humor of well known Burlesque comedienne Vicki Eriksen.  

 Then make plans to attend the debut of "Cleo and the Czar",  a satirical erotic play based loosely on the works of Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare on April 14th at 1 pm,  with a live musician performing from Noon til 1.

  Its an event you won't want to miss! We look forward to seeing you Sunday, April 14th at 12 noon for our Dancer's Showcase at Paramount Playhouse, on beautiful Spirit Marina! 

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SL Newser: Queen of the Sagitarian Sea Revisited- Gemma Cleanslate Reporting...

image retrieved from SL Newser

I noticed when DrFran wrote about the first place she visited in SL, I had memories of mine. Revisiting is not always the same. Somehow the place survives but, the heart is gone. One of my first favorites was Svarga Svarga. I go look once in a while just for memories. The story however, did send me to reminiscing about old places where I still go and love. 

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VMS News: What is it all about?

A virtual music company, online community and magazine that is based in a variety of places such as Facebook and Second Life. Bringing musicians all the necessary services to give them visibility throughout the virtual universes...that is what Virtual Music Services (VMS), is all about. 

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Global Agenda Live Simulcast - Spring 2013 - America's Role in the World - Mark your Calendar for April 3rd, 17th and 24th 2013 @ 4:30 pm slt

University of Delaware

"The world places many demands on United States leadership:  From fighting terrorism and negotiating peace in the Middle East, to defending human rights, intellectual property and freedom of navigation, preventing nuclear proliferation, and maintaining economic stability worldwide. Some nations crave the U.S. role; others resent it. Global Agenda 2013 explores a variety of ways U.S. influence is felt and expected around the world."

All events are live simulcasts.  As always questions will be taken from the SL audience.

**** APRIL 3, 2013 - 4:30pm SLT   ****

The U.S. Role in Europe
Heather A. Conley is a former U.S. diplomat who served in the State Department’s Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs with responsibilities for U.S. bilateral relations with the 15 countries of northern and central Europe, and earlier, in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. She is currently senior fellow and director of the Europe Program at CSIS, one of Washington’s major bipartisan think tanks.
For More info about Heather: http://bit.ly/XSBu0n


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VMS News: Live Nation: A Cut Above the Rest- Pen Dragon Reporting...

Waves crash all around the beach themed stage.  The setting seems very familiar and then you notice that there are no spolders, no shops  and no distractions. You soon get the idea; there is only one thing, one reason for this venue to exist… Live music! No DJ's!

“Live Nation was built to serve only ONE PURPOSE," explains Sadist Sinister, who operates the venue with his two business partners Ben Cleanslate and Rhiannon Yuharra, who both also have successful music careers in Second Life.  He continues on to say "to offer our audiences the Best Live Music on the Grid, with no other distractions from the Live Music Event. At Live Nation we present and promote only one thing: MUSIC! We have no shops, rentals, sploders, gimicks, contests.....  Only the BEST MUSIC!"

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Fashion Spotlight on Grif Bamaisin

Grif Bamaisin

Rezz day: 8/10/2007

Skin/Shape:  Custom / Custom

Hair: Damselfly Wick II Pearl Blend

Eyes: Realistic Blue Eyes (NewbieTemplate linen)

Outfit: *Muism* UK Rock N Rolla/Black [collar & lower part]_[L]

Argrace United jeans mens uk black

sf design muscle short

Shoes/boots: D2tK Cowboy boot

Accessories:

Guitar - custom by R&R Guitars (ReyRey Clawtooth)

Animation - Rayzor Hagwood.

How would you describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

 Avant Garde, Colourful, bright unique

What is your favorite quote?

 "I want it, I want it all, I want it now"

Got any advice for new avatars in Second Life?

 Join my group - it has the nicest people on the grid, and they will help you

image by Raymund Snook

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The SL Torch Entertainment Guide: Gaming News Back Wednesday!- Will Morris Reporting...

After two weeks of nothing I am back with more gaming news. Well not yet. You may have noticed that it was Easter this week/weekend and so not much has happened. And the week before? I was making videos for Dark Dog Gaming Media. Yes, nothing is there at the moment [Damm You Jonn!] But there will be.  I will update when it does. And I sell stuff now too. [RedBubble]. So on there will be the return of“A Week In Gaming News” and all my other stuff.



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BOSL Magazine- April 2013 Edition on Virtual Shelves Now!

THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE APRIL 2013 ISSUE

- BEATRICE SERENDIPITY – The making of an SL TOP MODEL!

- SONATTA MORALES – History in the making

- UBERVERSE – Art from two worlds.

- FASHION FOR LIFE 2013!

And so much more… HAPPY READINGS!

Check it out!

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