The Sonic Lab and Machinima World at Virlantis - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

Sonicity Fitzroy continues to be a trailblazer in Second Life.  Her latest project is a collaboration between Southern Illinois University & the University of Western Australia.  On Saturday 20th July Soni celebrated her RL birthday by launching this new project and its associated sims.

The Southern Illinois University-University of Western Australia virtual worlds project at Virlantis, Second Life is an educational themed experiment in the creation of sound and animation content, with its long-term goal being the development of machinima and online media that serves at-risk learning communities.

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Overheard in SL - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

More snippets of conversations that made me chuckle

[14:11] Suzette: dance?

[14:13] August: No thanks.  I have the clap.

[14:14] Avalon: oh and the applause!

[14:16] August: Exactly!

[14:17] Suzette: i knit

[14:17] LadyA: oh where is that book at when we need it!

[14:45] Lauraclaire: Thom and I are just comparing how hot we are

[14:45] Cella: lol

[14:46] Lauraclaire: ok that never came over well

[14:46] vincent: lol

[14:46] Lauraclaire: I meant heat heat

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The SL Enquirer is Proud to Introduce You to a New Service to all SL Residents: The SLE Photo Studio!

The SL Enquirer has teamed up with SL photographer Justice Brentley to provide photography and exposure services to Second Life residents at our very own photo studio located in The SL Enquirer Media Center.

Services include professional profile images, model portfolios, couples portraits, weddings, baby showers, birthdays or any other special occasion where you need a photographer present. The awesome thing is, with our services, your photographs can be featured in The SL Enquirer!

Contact Justice Brentley today for an appointment!

SLE Photo & Graphics Price List

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Any Graphic or Logo for promotional needs-$L1000

Get your ad banner posted on SLE - 1200L**

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** 1 month ad banner/link includes 1 press release post! (3 months- 2500L)

*** for an additional 300L, get your best shot featured on the SLE Photo Studio Page!

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The Finest Second Life's Techno Music Producers Present SL Grooves- Techno Vol 1.

SL Grooves - Techno Vol 1. is a compilation album released by the Electro Labs Label gathering the finest Second Life's Techno music producers.

Second Life is a 3D virtual world where users can socialize and connect. Additionally, it gives artists an excellent way to share and test their music with other individuals.

SL Grooves - Techno Vol. 1 gives the listener an excellent listening experience that slides him/her throughout the different sub genres of Techno music.

Featuring: 

Kemmi Kamachi - Leilala - Solokkhz - IvoKa - Salas - Oliver Koop - Luna Noize - SAO Tokyoska

The compilation is available today on Beatport:

http://www.beatport.com/release/sl-grooves-techno-vol-1/1101455

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Press Pass Media Group: EGOISME Releases its Molten Mesh Fashion for men and women- Persia Bravin Reports

After months of development, Egoisme is proud to announce the release of its Molten Mesh range of fashion for men and women.


Molten Mesh is a rigged mesh range of clothing that clings to your body and moves fluidly for a natural and realistic look.

Visit 
http://egoisme.net/2013/07/egoisme-introduces-molten-mesh-system/

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DEPRESSION IN SL, PART 1: How do you reach out for help or help others overcome emotional issues- Orchids Zenovka Reports

SONNET 29 When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd, Desiring this man's art and that man's scope, With what I most enjoy contented least; Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, Haply I think on thee, and then my state, Like to the lark at break of day arising From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings.

PARAPHRASE When I’ve fallen out of favor with fortune and men, All alone I weep over my position as a social outcast, And pray to heaven, but my cries go unheard, And I look at myself, cursing my fate, Wishing I were like one who had more hope, Wishing I looked like him; wishing I were surrounded by friends, Wishing I had this man's skill and that man's freedom. I am least contented with what I used to enjoy most. But, with these thoughts – almost despising myself, I, by chance, think of you and then my melancholy Like the lark at the break of day, rises From the dark earth and (I) sing hymns to heaven; For thinking of your love brings such happiness That then I would not change my position in life with kings.

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Tune In to a Live Stream Broadcast by Luver's Island - July 20th

Listen to the shows at our website www.luversisland.com, on L.I.V. Stream during broadcasting times.

LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING

- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Bronze Live Performing

- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Glenn Bunjie Live Performing

Or Directly on SecondLife at Pinkwater :
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pinkwater/157/149/46

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Overheard in SL!! Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

You know how someone just blurts out something either in local chat or in a group chat that makes you laugh out loud?  Well it keeps happening (thankfully as it makes SL so much fun) and I have threatened on a number of occasions that I am going to publish these umm, 'brain farts'for use of a better word, so here goes:

[23:51] Lee: quiet all of a sudden

[23:52] BB:  farts

[23:52] BB: oops

[23:52] BB: pardon

[23:52] Lee: you been eating eggs again Beeb?

[23:52] BB: nope

[23:52] BB: willies :)

[23:52] BB  blushes

[23:52] Lee: naughty

[02:42] summer: right back ohh look at that just given birth to a beautiful baby girl gushes with joy  shit wish rl birth wasnt so complicated and less painfull hehe

Please note I have abbreviated the names

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Postcard from Philadelphia: Back From My Vacation!- Lanai Jarrico Reporting…

I am finally back from a two week vacation from Second Life and finally all caught up with emails . I didn’t skip town or fly off to some other country or some fancy trip away,  I stayed in Pa and was host to family that flew in from the Caribbean and Hawaii.

With a houseful of 9, plus more family that came to visit the visitors, Numbers reached to a good 14 at times!  My days were jam packed with school, finals, food, late nights, food, outings, food, a zoo trip, food, bowling and more food! I was, to say the least, very busy!  With an extra few pounds added to my scale and a totally embarrassing bowling score…I am officially back in Second Life.

Before I share what transpired in the last couple weeks, I would like to give Lacy Muircastle a big shout out for stepping into my heels and handling SLE operations while I was gone. Thank you!  If you all didn’t notice anything different, my sneaking away for a couple weeks went unnoticed…perfect.

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Blurring the Lines Between SL and RL -DoctorKaren Kanto Reporting…

There is, and has always been, a lot of discussion and even argument about the lines and boundaries between "real life" and "second life".

In this short piece, I hope to explore some of the issues involved in this, some of the potential dangers, potential benefits, and, ultimately, answer the question, "Can an SL relationship lead to lasting love?" In this, I am following many other authors who have written great pieces on the subject. This is simply my contribution to the mix.

For the purposes of this discussion, let's start with some definitions. Real Life (RL) is that set of experiences you have while you are alive. Second Life (SL), on the other hand, is a computer network-mediated means of communication and interaction. As such, it is just one of all the various ways you might communicate or interact in your RL. SL is a part of RL. SL IS RL. So those who assert that "this is a REAL person behind my avatar" are quite correct. Up to a point. Not all of RL is "the same thing". To understand SL better, let's look a moment at RL and the concept of multiplicity of personality.

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Real Life Birthdays vs Second Life Rez Days- Pandora Drezelan Reporting..

I recently celebrated my fiftieth birthday in real life which was a really big deal for me, hitting half a century and I still feel the same which is a bonus.

At the end of this year I will be celebrating my fourth rez day in Second Life and for me both experiences vary a lot. Some people celebrate their real life birthdays within Second Life and vice versa with their rez days and real life. 

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Adventures of Snake IV- Ccoursey Reporting...

                Snake , my liege, my boss, my friend was devastated that I was putting in my notice.  Victor, my closest friend, wasn’t pleased.  He told me to walk away from the clan, have fun like him, forget those that didn’t like me, that they shouldn’t ruin my experience. 

 Between the two of them I was torn…  On one hand I did enjoy talking to them, I did have fun at times, but I didn’t want to have Amy or Ophelia on my mind while I was dealing with my real life.  Snake went out of his way to have someone teach me to DJ even so I wouldn’t have to work the pole any longer.  I felt lost and lonely on Second Life, I wasn’t getting a lot of the concepts, and there was a lot of drama.  I logged off, telling Snake and Victor I would think it over, but it just seemed too much for too little.  I could just give them my e-mail.

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Entrepreneur Earth Nirvana-Charisma Presents the Best Foot Forward Hunt - Press Release

Second Life, July 18, 2013: Having created several successful hunts, to include Casket Sharp, Defining Music, and Mending Hearts, entrepreneur Earth Nirvana-Charisma is gearing up for her next hunt: Best Foot Forward.

The hunt kicks off September 22, 2013, and concludes on October 6, 2013. Although the hunt is nearly two months away, all vendors who wish to participate need to fill out the application and submit to Nirvana-Charisma by July 25, 2013 -- a week from today.

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The KEWL Lounge is not just Another Venue. It is an Internet Radio Station!

 We play what we like to call kewl music. 

Music that has a smooth beat, cool lyrics, and makes you feel good.. There is a heavy lounge, chill out, house feel to the music. You will hear anyone from Etta James to KRS- ONE, from Cool and the Gang to Larry Heard. The musical vibe is eclectic and is enjoyable for all.

The KEWL Lounge can be added to your radio!

Just add this link to your stream! http://rock.neostreams.info:12618

There is also a media player embedded on the Get Reel Studio page. There are many things to do at the KEWL Lounge: music, discussion boards, learning center, kewl happenings, and games, and yes, shopping.

Please forward this announcement to others who may enjoy the KEWL Lounge.

Be KEWL!

TELEPORT

Dr. KEWL

Knowledge Expands the Way we Live

For more information, visit www.kewllounge.net

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Let’s talk about SLex – Glossom Resident Reporting…

There is a certain inherent eroticism around Second Life for the many graphic images that appeal to human nature: the skins and shapes that are models of perfect and sensual bodies, the provocative clothes or the lack of them and even the animations that give avatars a sexy twist. 

Additionally, this platform allows us to voice with each other without having to reveal our identity, lifting eroticism into a whole new level: sexy voices; foreign accents that are appealing and lure the receiver. Thus, physical attraction is replaced for voice attraction and our powerful minds do the rest. All this affects our emotions related to sexuality.

On the other side of the scale there is the weight of moral and emotional values, either in shape of a real relationship where virtual sex is a way of cheating on the real partner or in shape of personal boundaries where virtual sex makes no sense and is rejected for the lack of physical connection or lack of objectives.

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GIZZA CREATIONS NEWS - NEW COLLECTION 2013!

GIZZA CREATIONS

Casual and street smart is GizzA - Cindy dress, this youthful buttoned mini dress that is available in denim and in plaid. Pair them with cute western boots for that country flair, or with pumps for a more urban appeal.  

Old Hollywood Glam has arrived with a gown that flows and flutters around you with each and every move. This outfit will softly wrap around your torso showing ample cleavage yet remaining classy in style.

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Scam Alert! !!!!!!!!!BEWARE!!!!!!!!!- Issued by anton Feldsperling- 7/16/13

If Someone  invites you to ***REDGRAVE SKINS*****group.....asking 500 Linden to join and promises GROUPGIFTS and stuff... DO NOT JOIN!
THAT IS NOT .........Redgrave by Emilia Redgrave. ITS A 100% FAKE....


DO not join that group if you believe you may get freebies ore Redgrave Bargains.
THAT PERSON is using the name REDGRAVE to get your Lindens !

AUFGEPASST!!!!!!!!!.....

Ein ganz schlauer Stratege......hat nen neuen Trick eure Lindens einzuheimsen.
Es gibt wen der sich als REDGRAVE ausgibt und schickt einladungen zu einer gruppe raus...die 500 Linden beitrittsgebühr kosten soll.
Da werden Gruppengeschenke versprochen und was weiss ich was.
DAS IST NCHT !!!!!!!!!!! REDGRAVE von Emilia Redgrave.........DAS IST EIN 100% FAKE:......

Grüssle
A.Vaher

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Tune In to a Live Stream Broadcast by Luver's Island - July 17th

Listen to the shows at our website www.luversisland.com, on L.I.V. Stream during broadcasting times.

LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING

- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Tom2.0 Live Performing

- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Coffee Jaworower Live Performing

Or Directly on SecondLife at Pinkwater :
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pinkwater/157/149/46

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Meditate Away the Sizzling Stress of Summer

by Psychic Medium Linda Lauren

This article originally appeared in The Huffington Post

Meditating on Linda's Island ~ ETU Abbracciare

Summer can usher in a lot of commitments and meditation is a helpful way to set the tone for the coming months so we enjoy life rather than deal with stress. For the past four decades, I have been helping people to live better lives by teaching them techniques to help them handle stress through correct breathing. Many view meditation as a structured Eastern practice with rules for how it is done. This is true for people who practice within that belief system.

But what about the rest of us: the businessperson, parent, mate, friend, family member, who doesn't follow that philosophy but still wishes to create the awareness that meditation offers and reduce stress in their lives? How can they sizzle away stress as the seasons change?

Meditation is about being mindful of your spirit enough to focus inward for the serenity and guidance you need. It's having a moment to hear yourself think. We have the answers within us, and with a steady routine, we can harness a personal power that will remove much of the emotion that stress can cause. The only steadfast rule is slow breathing. Proper breathing is an advantage to handling life and health matters, and is especially helpful for dealing with overall stress. I have outlined a simple method of breathing to get you started so that anyone, at any age, can enjoy meditating.

1. Make an appointment with yourself to go to a space you have designated where you will not be disturbed. Make those you live with aware that you are meditating.
2. Wear clothing that is loose and comfortable, and choose a time of day/night that is conducive to you being able to observe the silence within. Play some soft instrumental music to help set the mood.
3. Start by taking some slow, deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth, just as slowly.
4. Sit quietly and allow yourself to sense your surroundings. Don't worry about noise or distraction; that will change when you begin a regular routine.
5. Follow the inhalation and exhalation of your breathing, using the timing of your breathing or your heartbeat as a marker to mindfulness.

Meditation time can range from 10 minutes to hours. Choose what you feel comfortable with. Once you adopt this practice in your life, you will be embracing a more peaceful existence. More things go right when we meditate than wrong!

Link: Huffington Post

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Capturing the essence of Ron Sin

By Sarah Elizabeth Brenham and Lacy Muircastle ....

There are some extraordinary avatar’s that inhabit Second Life and just one such avatar is that of Ron Sin.

Ron’s persona is cheeky, fun and quirky (with a wicked sense of humour), but he is also incredibly loyal to his friends. He has a passion for making a difference in the lives of those he interacts with.

Ron’s human self, hails from New York. He migrated over from ActiveWorlds, an older MMO which came into existence in about 1995.  He says he was looking for a more sophisticated game with better graphics, so he rezzed  into Second Life in 2006, and has been here ever since. 

Ron’s RL background is in photography and in 2008 he translated that into SL photography too. Photography means to him, limitless creativity and new perspectives.  He comments “There are angles and perspectives that a photographer can attain in a digital world, that are virtually impossible in real life.  In SL, prop investment is minimal because you can literally build whatever you imagine, in order to make the shot.”  Although he doesn't specialize in one area of photography in SL, he does lean towards landscapes and head shots and he is often called on by designers for his talent in green screen.  Green screen is the process whereby a person or object is placed in front of a screen that is green and then the photographs are taken. After the photograph has been taken, the background is edited to the client’s requirements. This is a versatile technique which allows for flexibility and creativity.

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SLE Stats Report for June- Steady Increase!

On behalf of The SL Enquirer, we would like to thank you for all your love and support by continuing to visit our site and catching up on the different things happening in our virtual world.

Have a great summer and don't forget to check back often for Second Life news created by residents just like you!

For information about advertising with us or writing for the SL Enquirer contact Lanai Jarrico at lanai_jarrico@yahoo.com

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Virtual Worlds Best Practices In Education Readies For Annual Conference- July 24th-July 27th Nomad Aries Reporting…

In the past I have written about the ways Second Life© has influenced the real world.

I have written about how Governments, the Justice System and the entertainment world is using Second Life to breach distance and time zones in order to reach as many people as possible with information, assistance and entertainment. Second Life has become an invaluable instrument helping people to access services, gain information and provide resolution to real life problems. It has become a workplace, an extension of offices and a global town hall providing services in real time to citizens across the globe. Second Life has also brought together individuals and organizations from around the world, making it easier for collaboration, sharing information and mentoring.

Recently, I learned of yet another important use of Second Life© - education. Education, learning and teaching are being expanded and explored in great depth here on Second Life. The technology of the gaming world is turning into an innovative tool for studying different teaching methods and defining what is teaching. Exploring the ways in which we learn and providing advances in technology, applications, research and access to information. Second Life© has become a global classroom. This month, one of the most extraordinary conferences will, once again, be held on Second Life©, The Virtual Worlds Best Practices In Education Conference. If you can attend one presentation of this conference over the three days it runs, I urge you to do so. You won't want to miss this.

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It's the Season to Say I Do: Weddings in Second Life- Tea Couturier Reporting…

Weddings in Second Life have become more popular with couples over the years. In the beginning of Second Life when avatars partnered with each other, that was considered both an engagement/marriage with their significant other displayed in their profile. 

Today beautiful elaborate wedding ceremonies have become popular in Second Life as more venues offer services and designers create stunning wedding dresses, bouquets and accessories for the special day.

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Zoobits: Inspired by Failed Inventor's Real Life Volunteer Work for a Children's Hippotherapy Program

Failed Inventor

Second Life builder and creator, Failed Inventor, has taken his virtual building skills and created a real life concept that can help hundreds of children each year.

Zoobits are wooden puzzles that encourage children with learning difficulties, autism and other disabilities to get creative and learn problem solving skills in a new and fun way.

Inspired by his real life volunteering work for a children's hippotherapy program where he saw that the therapists needed better tools to help the children, Failed Inventor (Cody Rauh in real life) has launched a ‘Kickstarter’ appeal to raise funds to make this much needed project a reality.

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AVIE POLL: Controversial Topic- Married and Dating In SL- Jessi2009 Warrol Reporting…

Dating in Second Life can have its ups and downs and you may run into a variety of couples, including couples who are married in real life, but have relationships or are married in Second Life. This is a subject which is often commented on by many people. Some feel that it is ok to be married in real life and to have a relationship in Second Life, while others may think that if you are married in real life then you should not date or have a relationship in Second Life.

I was able to catch up with three different couples, all of which are married in real life and dating or married in Second Life. Warning the names have been changed to protect the innocent (or married).

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Second Life Hair Fair 2013- July 13th-July 28th- Tea Couturier Reporting…

Yes it’s that time again for Hair Fair 2013, where a showcase of new hair styles that SL hair stylists have created for both women and men.

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Vendors, Sponsors, Learn about the Homeless Awareness Hunt -Shon Charisma Reporting...

If you are a creator in-world or a person interested in sponsoring worthwhile events, you will want to check out the upcoming Homeless Awareness Hunt, presented by Mental Health Awareness Retreat.

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Time to hit the track running - It is Relay weekend - Lacy Muircastle reporting ....

The 9th annual Relay For Life weekend for 2013 started today in Second Life at 10am SLT with over 40+ RFL regions. This year the relay team is on ‘track’ to break more relay records and raise more money in the fight against cancer.

Check out the website for times of the various events taking place -

http://rflofsl.intuitwebsites.com/index.html

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The Wild, Wild West of Second Life (C) – Stareyes Galaxy’s Travel Report from Tombstone

Stareyes on prairie

Tombstone is a role-play estate set in the year 1899 that portrays an anachronistic recreation of the late 19^th century boomtown atmosphere. 

Stareyes Galaxy took a coach journey there, to explore the Wild, Wild West of SL. This is her travel report. I set out with the task of reporting to our Readers the true state of the West.

 In many reports, what I felt a gross exaggeration; the dangers of the frontier are overplayed, and I felt someone needed to set the facts straight.

Landing at the welcome center, a greeter is there to welcome the casual visitor and take her through an orientation, upon which she will be able to enter the Tombstone proper. My greeter was an Apache woman, whom, after a first shock, I found very welcoming.

I decided to interview as many people as I could, to get a feel of the atmosphere, and how things are run in these parts. First, a rather liberally-dressed young woman, known as Frisco June, led me to Dutch Annie’s, a local establishment for questionable entertainment. She has been in Tombstone for two years.

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SL Newser News Tidbits

Tidbits

BURN2 invites you to a Town Hall on July 13, 2013, at 9 a.m. SLT and again at 6 p.m. SLT on the virtual playa 

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Ub Yifu – RFL Designer Builder-While at the Relay for Life track, DrFran Babcock ran into one of the more interesting builders, Ub Yifu. Going about in his one of a kind avatar, Ub had been busy at work on one of the Relay's designer sims. He talked to DrFran about how he came to Second Life, his work as a 3-D artist, and his build at the Relay.

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Club Vitual Insanity- "Because We're All Mad Here." That's the motto of a club I was recently shown around, Club Virtual Insanity. Sitting on a sky platform high over the Twilight Shadows sim, the club offers parties six out of seven days a week, with a variety of music genres played.  Read More

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Bibbi Resident, owner of Rainbow Amphitheatre – Stareyes Galaxy Reporting...

There are many venues in Second Life © catering to audiences who appreciate live music. One such is Rainbow Amphitheatre, operated by Bibbi. Having been to a few live shows there, I had the opportunity to interview Bibbi on Rainbow Amphitheatre and the live music scene.

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If you had 50k Lindens, what would you do with it? -Orchids Zenovka Reporting

I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay
Ain't it sad
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That's too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world

A man like that is hard to find but I can't get him off my mind
Ain't it sad
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn't fancy me
That's too bad
So I must leave, I'll have to go
To Las Vegas or Monaco
And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the same...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world

-- Abba Money Money Money Lyrics

      The question of the day is; If you had 50k Lindens, what would you do with it?

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