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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Make a Wish in Second Life- sarahelisebeth Brenham Reporting…
Wouldn't it be great if Second Life© came with a lamp that produced wishes? Let's dream a little and see what wishes we would make.
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Monday, July 22, 2013
Depression In Second Life Part 2 - Interview with Lanai Jarrico - Orchids Zenovka Reporting…
Your
pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.
Even
as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so
must you know pain.
And
could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your
pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy;
And
you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted
the seasons that pass over your fields.
And
you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.
Much
of your pain is self-chosen.
It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self.
Therefore trust the physician, and drink his remedy in silence and tranquillity:
For his hand, though heavy and hard, is guided by the tender hand of the Unseen,
And the cup he brings, though it burn your lips, has been fashioned of the clay which the Potter has moistened with His own sacred tears.
It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self.
Therefore trust the physician, and drink his remedy in silence and tranquillity:
For his hand, though heavy and hard, is guided by the tender hand of the Unseen,
And the cup he brings, though it burn your lips, has been fashioned of the clay which the Potter has moistened with His own sacred tears.
-
“The Prophet” Kahlil
Gibran
Sunday, July 21, 2013
SL Business interview and advice - Part 2 - Orchids Zenovka reporting ....
View of an Artist:
So you are the temperamental artist. Oh!
You don’t believe in the business of business. Well, let’s take a leaf out of our
very own earlier SLE interviewed artist Judi Lynn. She has the right focus
while not losing any of the artistic enthusiasm …
Orchids: Who is JudiLynn India?
JudiLynn: Known in SL as JudiLynn India and
RL as Judi Lynn, my mission is to share my vision and message as an artist with
the global community.
My work embodies my spirit and personality.
My goal is to allow you to experience the image with your own mind's eye. My
work is entirely intuitive. I get lost in the layering of texture and color.
Occasionally, I will include figurative work if my spirit is so presented with
the composition. Just as there is order in the chaos of the universe, the
energy within me is brought into focus one canvas at a time.
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.
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
Saturday, July 20, 2013
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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:
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/
Friday, July 19, 2013
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.
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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
LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING
- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Bronze Live Performing
- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Glenn Bunjie Live Performing
Overheard in SL!! Lacy Muircastle reporting ....
[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
Thursday, July 18, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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.
Entrepreneur Earth Nirvana-Charisma Presents the Best Foot Forward Hunt - Press Release
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.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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!
Dr. KEWL
Knowledge Expands the Way we Live
For more information, visit www.kewllounge.net
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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
Tune In to a Live Stream Broadcast by Luver's Island - July 17th
LIVE EVENTS HAPPENING
- 01 pm PDT | 22H CET Tom2.0 Live Performing
- 02 pm PDT | 23H CET Coffee Jaworower Live Performing
Meditate Away the Sizzling Stress of Summer
by Psychic Medium Linda Lauren
This article originally appeared in The Huffington Post
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| 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Start by taking some slow, deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth, just as slowly.
- 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.
- Follow the inhalation and exhalation of your breathing, using the timing of your breathing or your heartbeat as a marker to mindfulness.
Link: Huffington Post
Capturing the essence of Ron Sin
By Sarah Elizabeth Brenham and Lacy Muircastle ....
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.
There are some extraordinary avatar’s that inhabit Second
Life and just one such avatar is that of Ron Sin.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Zoobits: Inspired by Failed Inventor's Real Life Volunteer Work for a Children's Hippotherapy Program
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| Failed Inventor |
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.
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).
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.
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.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
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 -
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