November 2009
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Get to know the man behind this fascinating voice
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Charlenecc Charisma Flynt Eberhardt Synthetyc Summers Synthetyc Summers Sierra Weames Synthetyc Summers Charlenecc Charisma Avvy Barzane Tess Yuhara Maylo Lillehook Dreadlecta Ceriano
Letter from the Publisher Tis the season… Halloween is but a „ghost‟ of a memory. Now we move on to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays!! Gobble gobble! SL definitely has its fair share of turkeys, but Thanksgiving is for what the name implies, giving thanks! I have a list that‟s a proverbial mile long of all that I am thankful and blessed to have received. The first thing that I‟m thankful for is that I found a job that I love doing. It is prolific and keeps me busy while bringing in precious linden. I‟m thankful that a SL old timer has taken me under her wing and continues to mentor my avi-girl in the ways of SL. I‟m appreciative of the opportunity to start this magazine, which to date, has been well received! But Thanksgiving in RL is so much more important. Without being thankful for what we have in RL there is no success in SL! In my life, I‟ve gained some valuable truths that are hard for me to express in words that I hope readers could understand. Don‟t sweat the small stuff or even the potential growing mound of manure that seems to pile up faster than you can shovel. I‟m not saying to let stuff pile up until you can‟t breathe, but chose your battles/issues wisely. The small things DO take care of themselves and for those of us with faith in a higher power; we know who takes care of us ultimately.
Another precious truth I‟ve learned is to appreciate the smallest of gifts.
If we don‟t take time to be thankful for, or even notice the smallest of gifts, we can‟t begin to fathom, let alone show appreciation for the true miracles that occur in our lives. Are you thankful for the roof over your head, or even the carpet that needs vacuuming? How about the husband, or significant other that keeps the children out of your hair while you‟re in world? When was the last time you told your mom „thank you‟? Don‟t dare ask: For what? Our mothers went through nine months of anticipation, carrying us, full of love and hope for our futures. On our birthdays, they went though hours of pain and anguish to bring our happy butts into this world. Mothers usually only tell their children what a delight it was to finally see them for the first time. For that reason alone, we should never stop showing appreciation. Take just a moment out of your busy day and seriously think about what you have to be grateful for!! Others have heard me say this, and now here it is for you, “ I‟m the kind of person that if you show me a room full of horse manure, I‟m going to ask for shovel to dig for the pony.” The moral of this little story is this: Every issue, problem, disaster, or hair pulling incident, you can find something to be thankful for. As we gather together this Thanksgiving holiday, with family and friends, leave the guns and attitudes outside. Remember why you are there, to give thanks!!! Charlenecc Charisma, Owner of Virtual Living Magazine
Letter from the editor Thanksgiving Wishes
Many of us log off from Second Life for Thanksgiving, to spend precious time with our families during the holiday. We stuff our bellies from the feast and reminisce with our loved ones of days gone by. This year promises to be especially difficult for many families across the nation because of our declining economy. It is with this short note that I ask you to take a few moments this month to donate either your time, or any money that you can spare to charity, your churchâ€&#x;s food pantry, or any other altruistic organization to help families in need this Thanksgiving. I know that in my vicinity, there are many organizations that help deliver food and other necessities to families that are struggling. Please help in any way possible; letâ€&#x;s give everyone great cause to be thankful this year. Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone Flynt Eberhardt
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Now here is something to take a peek at! On October 23rd, this years Gothic Fair opened with much anticipation, hard work and long hours of planning, building and scheduling of events!! The very first Gothic Fair hosted by Synthetyc Summers was so well received; she began receiving numerous requests to produce a second fair. Synthetyc Summers and her real life husband Flynt Eberhardt, started building a new improved convention center that can only be described as the best layout, functionality but also the most innovative design yet! Opening day started a little after midnight on Friday, October 23rd. There are building classes, raffles, drawings, and even a roving booth party DJâ€&#x;d by Synthetyc herself, which has become a daily and nightly event in itself with trivia questions and prizes. Performers, entertainers, tribute concerts, movies and comedians are scheduled for two weeks. Its not too late to stop by the Gothic Fair, the event runs until |November 6th. Tell them Virtual Living Magazine sent you.
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SR Taboo offers live interactive events with strippers, dancing and live disk jockeys. We also provide live entertainers and concerts featuring some of the hottest bands ever. Feel free to send Shane Radmussen a message or add him to your friends list. He also has rental shops and photography. If you need to know anymore just come by the club. IM Alexis Bergan or Shane Radmussen for more info. SR Taboo, NEW YORK HARBOR (20, 189, 22)
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We have performers all day and night to bring this important issue to you and help those who need it. All donations will be accepted and given to charity, The Cancer Society. Bella Vida is here to help and looking for all you VIPâ€&#x;s to come and enjoy, pick up a pink ribbon and show your support. MAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bella%20Vida/193/129/26
The man behind the music
Many people would say that the live entertainers in Second Life are nothing more than a bunch of karaoke singers behind a cartoony avatar. This may be true for many of the performers in Second Life, however, you occasionally come across singers and/or performers that make you melt like ice on a hot summer day. This is exactly the sensation that I got when I heard solo artist Avvy Barzane perform. It was by pure accident that I heard him. I didn‟t receive a group notice, landmark, or anything, I just happened to hear him performing over a live feed from another venue during the Global Peace Day event last month. Within the first minutes that I heard him, I stopped everything that I was doing; I even left eight messages waiting for replies in my instant message box. I wanted to know where this outstanding sound was coming from and who it was. I listened to his passion in each bar that he sang. I was truly amazed. There are many shows that I‟ve attended in Second Life to hear live entertainers, consistently left me unimpressed. It seemed to me that most of the “artists” were nothing more than typical people like you and I, trying very hard to sing their favorite songs in the right key. What I heard from Avvy impressed me, I had to contact him.
I took a few moments to write a note card to tell him how his music affected me that chaotic morning and that he moved me with each song that he sang. I was taken aback; his singing has passion and conviction in each word. In the four years that I have been in Second Life, I quite simply had not ever experienced a talent like his. Some of you might say, “Well Synthetyc, you must not get around much.” Maybe that‟s true, I may have missed some other great performers in Second Life, but that does not change the talent and passion that Avvy Barzane has for music. Being a performer, singer and songwriter is more than just entertaining a group of people. You can tell that Avvy loves to sing and perform. You can sense that he‟s smiling through every song. He surprised me when after his performance he sent a message to thank me for the note card. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Avvy to discuss his music in Second Life and to find out what he hopes the future holds for him, with his talents.
While talking with him, I quickly learned that he is very lighthearted and has a great sense of humor. Avvy Barzane, know in real life as Ed Barber, came to Second Life when he saw Slim Warrior, discussing Second Life on a talk show called "Richard and Judy." He considered the whole concept really innovative. This virtual community could give him a chance to expand his audience globally, from the comfort of his own home. When he arrived in Second Life he was amazed, as are we all, at the talent that surrounds this virtual world. He remembers hearing Jules and Freestar Tammas, as well as Funky Rang and was impressed by their vocal abilities. I listened as Avvy talked about his first performance; Dermot Barnes, whom owned the Sapphire Region, gave him his first opportunity to perform in Second Life. When he began, he didnâ€&#x;t have the full registered version of Nicecast. After 20 minutes, it would start hissing, so he would have to download it again. What surprised him was that people waited patiently as he made adjustments to make the software work correctly before he could continue. Since his first performance in Second Life, he has made friends of that first audience, with whom he communicates with regularly. He has boldly grown and developed since that first performance and openly admits that he is still growing and learning.
AVVY BARZANE
Avvy has been singing and writing music since he was seven years old. He was a creative child, interested in art, as he grew older, his passion for music developed. He played the keyboard until he was fourteen, when he received his first guitar. He learned to play the guitar with help from a few friends. Since that time, he has been writing music and singing. The first full song that he played on guitar was a tune by R.E.M., Man on the Moon. While attending college, he wrote most of the material that you hear him perform in real life and in Second Life. The first song he wrote was about an eagle in Texas. He told me about watching a documentary about eagles. He liked it so much that he decided to write about it in song. It was fundamental he said, but added that it was more about melody than the lyrics. He remembers performing this first song at a school show. He later attended college for musical theatre and modern music. His family has been supportive of his musical career in both real life and Second Life. Some of his family is part of the Second Life community as well. His brother is a technointernet jockey in Second Life and mixes his own music.
While we were chatting, I was anxious to know what it was like for him when he started singing. Was it difficult getting a fan base started and what he thinks makes him stand out from the others that are live performers in Second Life? He is one of the youngest performers in this virtual world. He shared with me that back when he started performing, there wasnâ€&#x;t as much competition, compared to the way things are now. There are many artists performing on a regular basis. In addition, since Second Life players have a twenty-five group limit, it makes it even more difficult. Nevertheless, his raw emotion and talent surpasses that and I can certainly agree with him. Avvy is modest when he speaks of his talents and holds high regards for the other entertainers in Second Life. We discussed his enthusiasm to perform in Second Life. Itâ€&#x;s exciting because he can get a wider fan-base and itâ€&#x;s easier to gain feedback from his fans and audience. When he performs in real life, venues are too crowded and busy to get to interact with many of the guests; he only gets the opportunity to talk with just a few, including his friends. Watch him perform live on the internet at www.justin.tv . He really enjoys performing with Justin TV. The site also has interactive chat, where you can participate during the show. I found it be an extraordinarily entertaining experience. You can see him smiling brightly while he sings and interacts with the crowd. He sings viewers names and incorporates conversations from the chat into his shows.
Other favorite performances of Avvyâ€&#x;s are for charities in Second Life. He truly enjoyed performing at Global Peace Day, as well as the many other charitable events that he has been involved with. As much as Avvy enjoys his Second Life performances, he wants to perform more in real life and get back into the music scene. He is currently in the Regional Finals for the nationwide Open Mic Contest in the UK. The final performances will occur October 10th, 2009. There are twenty-five contestants in the finals. If he wins, he will receive a record and management contract and ÂŁ20,000, roughly $30,000 U.S. He is exceedingly excited to have made it this far, and is still trying to decide on the perfect song for his final performance. We are definitely cheering for you from a distance Avvy!
Avvy has some great goals for Second Life as well as real life when it comes to his musical abilities. He is working toward getting a collection together to record and sell in Second Life and real life. He spent some time in studio, working on recording, but was not pleased with the outcome, insisting that it be a perfect product before releasing anything. It is a costly business decision, but he is performing as often as possible to help fund his goals for a recording and is reaching more of the public in Second Life. For those of you wondering what he does when he is not performing, Avvy recently opened Studio Nirvana. He created this free studio for the musical artisans of Second Life, to give them a place to practice new songs and to gain constructive criticism in a relaxed, laid-back environment. Many artists have no place to play unless they are booked. This is a great place to pop a steam and play at no cost. Avvy also mentioned the possibility of song writing workshops that those interested can attend as well. Anyone can join the Studio Nirvana group by sending Avvy Barzane a message to request an invitation.
Avvy is always working to improve by writing new songs. He shared with me that when he is inspired, he writes lyrics and tries to improve his music. When I asked him about real life artists that inspire him, he stated that his top three artists are Paolo Nutini, Cat Stevens and Damien Rice; other major inspirations are John Mayor, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, and John Legend. Now, you may inquire how you can become a fan. Join his group Avvy Barzane aka Ed Barber, he advertises his performances in this group. You can also see him on www.justintv.com as well as http:// edbarbermusic.webs.com/. He also has a Facebook page, Avvy Barzane. It was an awesome experience to sit with Avvy, to learn about his music and hear where heâ€&#x;s heading in real life, along with Second Life. I think many times, we tend to forget that there are some fascinating real people behind these characters that we play in Second Life. You never know whom you may meet each time you login. I urge you to find Mr. Barzane and catch one of his performances. I am certain that you will fall in love with his heart-felt tone and enjoy his music as much as I do. Until next time, I am Synthetyc Summers, and marketing director for Virtual Living Magazine in Second Life.
Step Up Against Content Theft Step UP! is a campaign centered on a special day of action that everyone can become involved with, and that can empower and inform people about the problem of content theft, and what they can do about it.. We are aiming for a day that draws together action, education and celebration. We want a focus that empowers people and allows them to express their own creativity in a variety of ways. It also draws attention to the strength of feeling that there is here on the grid. Step UP! Day will be November 5th – Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night in the UK. Action: a) On this day – no-one uploads textures to the grid. This should show the economic power of people acting together, without harming content creators. We want Linden Lab to see the power of the feeling about the problem of content theft – and to discuss urgently strategies for tackling it. b) As many people as possible wear an orange ribbon as a sign of support for creators. Celebration: The day ends with parties. Bonfire parties. That means that all around the grid, people have parties.
We're encouraging every club to hold a Step Up! party. We encourage every musician to play Step UP! events. Everyone on the grid has a part to play. Everyone can take part. On the Designing Worlds shows we‟ve talked again and again about the need for a social shift – so that people see content theft as socially and morally unacceptable. So … let‟s go for it! The concept originates with a small group – Angie Mornington, Gabrielle Riel, Gwen Carillon and Saffia Widdershins. But more and more people are now becoming involved. And you can too: Follow the Blog! http://stepupsl.wordpress.com/ We'll be sharing news from the campaign - and give you more fun ideas as to how you can be part of the Step UP! Do you want to help the campaign? Come to our Ning and sign up - we need people who are willing to help make Step UP! the most fantastic community event that Second Life has ever seen! http://step-up-sl.ning.com/ Virtual Living Magazine has the Step Up Information boxed in our office for you to pick up FREE and pass to all your friends and business owners.
Astonishing Duo, Naga and Putri Written by: Avvy Barzane
It was by chance that I happened to meet this remarkable singing duo in Second Life, Naga Lionheart and Putri Solo. It was early evening when I received a group IM from Naga Lionheart, mentioning how he was looking for venues to perform. Having recently opened one myself, I was keen to hear him and so I teleported to his land, where he and his wife had set up their equipment. At first glance, I thought that I was at a venue, but later I discovered that this was merely the equipment they had bought for their live shows. A foreign, exotic accent was heard over the audio stream which I couldn't quite place; warm and welcoming as Putri Spoke. The music began to play and my jaw dropped as she began to sing. What a powerful, pure voice with clear diction, I thought to myself. When Naga joined her in song, I realized that I had stumbled across a remarkable duo; I immediately teleported my friends to share my discovery.
Naga Lionheart and Putri Solo are no ordinary duo, they are a married couple and they are the only Second Life musicians from Indonesia that I know of. They live in the largest city and capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, with their two daughters. "The Republic of Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands and has an estimated population of around 237 million people. It is the world's fourth most populous country, and has the largest Muslim population in the world." (ref. Wikipedia.com) They met in real life when Putri auditioned to be in Naga's band. Their romance blossomed while dating for 3 years before they married in 1995. Their first daughter was born in 2001 and then the youngest, in 2006. In addition to being musically brilliant, what I adore most about them is their love for one another. They speak very fondly of each other, and all of these feelings and emotions come across in their songs. It is a wonderful experience, and youâ€&#x;re left at the end of their shows with a rush of giddiness at the amazing music and their love that fills the venues that they play. Being a young bachelor, I inquired as to what advice they would give to newly married couples. The main message they gave was that the husband should be responsible, ready to work hard to provide for his family and have a clear direction in life; the wife should love and sustain her husband. These are clearly ethics that they live by. After just a short time with them, it is obvious to see how happy they are together and that they are very proud of their two daughters. They are devout Muslims and it is evident in their performances and in their principles.
I asked them to name 3 things about each other that they loved the most, which, by knowing the kind of people they are, I knew that they would find it difficult to pick only three things because there are so many. Naga loves Putri's faithfulness; he loves and appreciates her dedication as a wife and mother, and how committed she is to her religion. Putri loves his kind heart, his wonderful personality, and she says with a grin that he is a wonderful lover. After performing for many years together in clubs, they heard about Second Life in a newspaper. The idea of performing from their home to a world-wide audience appealed to them, so they decided to join Second Life together. When they perform, they feel like they are on the radio. They share one computer, but they perform in their very own sound proof studio at all hours of the day. It was already 3am for them at the time of this interview and they were preparing to do a show immediately after we finished. They are a very committed duo, with a great passion for music! Music is a big part of their lives and it is wonderful that they share this passion. Both being wonderful vocalists, Naga plays drums, piano and guitar, Putri also plays guitar, all of which they taught themselves. Naga was once an art director and is experienced in animation. He is hoping to use all of his talents to become a professional in all of these areas of Second Life.
They cover a wide range of musical genres in their sets, from beautiful ballads to fast rock songs; performed confidently and beautifully and with this in mind, I asked who their musical inspirations were. Celine Dion, is Putri's favorite, she loves her powerful voice, beautiful songs and her outlook in life. Naga's favorite rock band is Mr. Big, and his favorite drummer is Dave Weckl from Chick Coreaâ€&#x;s band because of his amazing drum skills. Naga and Putri are currently working on getting a website together, but for now you can see them perform live in Second Life at a number of different venues. To be sure of catching their shows, join their group "Putri and Naga Friends." To book them, contact Naga Lionheart. They are a great couple, with amazing talent. Their music and love for on another will make you grin from ear to ear. Avvy Barzane, Virtual Living Magazine
A new, innovative Second Life television network, Altern-ALife Productions has arrived! Owners, Brad Mactavish and Clover Rosecastle are excited to introduce this new addition to our virtual community. You may not be aware that television networks exist here, which cover Second Life proceedings and real life news. They offer programs for your entertainment as well. If you have not had an opportunity to view any of the networks, they are fun to watch and informative, with reference to events in real life and second life. Altern-A-Life productions came into fruition while Brad and Clover were in production of a brand new series, “Into Midnight,” premiering on both Metaverse and Altern-A-Life networks. I had an opportunity to catch up with Brad, to learn more about his new venture in Second Life, and he was happy to share with me his story about “Into Midnight”. Brad found inspiration to write “Into Midnight” after experiencing Twilight and the numerous other vampire movies and television shows that are popping up all over. The gothic and vampire communities are a large part of the second life grid and growing; as a result, Brad put his creative intellect to work, and began to write, “Into Midnight”.
It did not take him long to write the first season of the show, two weeks to be exact. After writing the episodes, he began to search for a network to pick it up. Metaverse agreed to sponsor the program. The first episodes will air October 30th. In addition, you can see the premiere live at the Gothic Fair, in the Aura region on October, 30th. Directly after the debut episode, there will be a Q&A session where you can meet the cast of the new series. The show will air each week with a new episode, so be sure to watch Metaverse and Altern-A-Life networks so you donâ€&#x;t miss a single minute of this original, and extraordinary new series! Along with the Into Midnight series, Altern-A-Life Productions has other great programs. One of my personal favorites is Wake Up SL. This is a daily show, hosted by Brad Mactivish and Clover Roecastle, covering real life news, second life news, celebrity gossip, as well as hosting a special guests each day. Viewers will also want to check out Pixel Pop Star, the newest singing competition in Second Life. Auditions are being held currently. Thirty contestants have already auditioned, you should be the next! The winner of the show receives 50,000 lindens, a recording contract, and a music video! Contact Brad or Clover for more information. http://www.alternalifeproductions.webs.com/
Coming soon will be “Up Late with Brad Mactavish,” the hottest in late night television on Altern-A-Life; featuring second life entertainers, comedians, and performers with a late night twist! Another new series “Noob,” a documentary on the life of a noobie in Second Life is coming in January, 2010. Check the website for Altern-A-Life to learn more on this great new series! Brad and Clover have really outdone themselves with the new shows and series they are producing with Altern-A-Life. Their innovative ideas are coming to life on screen. They are together looking forward to new studio plans, including the new music company that they will be releasing to Second Life. Being vigorous supporters of the other networks in Second Life, they are certain that with their campaign, they will bring diversity and spontaneity to their own network. With the shows and series, they also produce and record commercial advertising to offer to all Second Life business owners. Get your company in Altern-A-Life Productions and let your profits soar with inexpensive advertising costs. Contact Brad or Clover for more information on how they can help your Second Life business.
Join the Altern-A-Life productions group so you can find out all the news and happenings surrounding this new television network in Second Life. Viewers are also welcomed to be present, as spectators, at their showâ€&#x;s live recordings as well! As their new website and content are currently being updated, they are looking for a new logo design! Brad shared with me the new contest, which is amazingly innovative! Here are the rules: Create and submit via email, your logo design for Altern-A-Life Productions. The winner will be announced on Wake Up SL and will be given 10,000 lindens and given acknowledgment on their website as well. What features must the logo have? The logo theme is television, production company style, with a modern, sleek, and striking look. It must contain the name Altern-A-Life, and it must have a transparent background. To participate, email your submission to alternalifeproduction@gmail.com. Please title the email Altern-A-Life Logo Contest. On Friday, November 13, 2009, they will announce the winner! The winner must provide the graphic via email in .psd or .psp format, if sent in any other format, submission will automatically be disqualified.
Penny’s Dogs, Pets & Wildlife Second Life is occupied by some of the most fascinatingly creative designers and it‟s probably impossible to make your way around the entire grid to see everything, but I had the pleasure to sit and talk with one of the first creators of virtual pets here. PennyWhistle Cameron, owner of Penny‟s Dogs, Pets & Wildlife, has a massive selection of pets; from cats, dogs, birds, snakes, ferrets and many more! An amazing experience it is, to see all of the ingenious creations that she has at her store. Penny‟s Pets is celebrating their three-year anniversary this month. I wanted to know how Penny came up with this idea of virtual pets so long ago and she was happy to share her first creation experience with me. She told me that when she entered Second Life, she immediately wanted to have a pet in game. She began searching for her favorite breed of dog, a Golden Retriever, but unfortunately couldn‟t find one. Pets were limited in Second Life at that time, so she set out to create her own Golden Retriever.
She had a decent start, finding an excellent scripter who set her up with a simple „follow‟ script for her animals. Her first vending location was in a little mall. Not long after, Mash Mandala of Depoz, asked her to setup shop and be a part of the Depoz Sim. Her sales really began to take off, the best seller being the toy Poodle. Since those first creations, Penny has redone the animals several times. In addition to „follow‟ they now „sit‟, „lie down‟, „sleep‟, „speak‟, „play dead‟, offer a paw as if to shake , and several other natural movements as well. They have a broad menu system that is very easy to use. Owners can also set control of the pets to include friends. Penny‟s personal favorites are the Golden Retriever and the Toucan; they are lots of fun.
Penny’s Dogs, Pets & Wildlife
What I noticed about Penny‟s Pets was the large variety. Any breed, color, or species you could imagine is already there! Penny wants readers to know that she has well over 100 AKC breeds, also, if buyers want a mix breed and can supply a clear photograph, she can create it at no additional cost. That‟s remarkable! Penny and I talked in depth about customer service and the developmental process of businesses in Second Life. Many business owners tend to forget what being a consumer is like. Penny prides herself in offering personalized services and is willing to assist all customers that have inquiries or concerns with any of her products. She strives to make each customer happy by offering unrivaled customer service. More of that is needed everywhere, including Second Life! A friend of Penny‟s told her that she is a Velocity Girl, explaining that “In the gaming community, there are people who play the game, and then there are those that make the game better for others.” She is indeed a Velocity Girl!
We walked around her store and I was amazed at the diverse selection she has. She shared with me that she loves the sounds they make and that finding the accurate sounds for each animal was very enjoyable. With their anniversary coming up, Penny is anxious to start making improvements to the inventory as well as creating new pets and other novelties for the Holidays. You can visit Pennyâ€&#x;s Pets location in the region of Papercut (34,66,24), as well as viewing her creations on Xstreet . All of Pennyâ€&#x;s animals are transferrable and she also offers giftwrapping. A great gift idea! Be sure to stop by and tell Penny that you read about her in Virtual Living Magazine. Written By: Synthetyc Summers, Virtual Magazine
In honor of World AIDS Day 2009 , Teann Bellic, Caspian Inglewood invite you to participate in a two day concert event to raise money for Maitri Compassionate Care, a 24 hour hospice care center for men and women with AIDS ( http://www.maitrisf.org ) and The Stephen Lewis Foundation who supports community-based organizations in Africa and provides care to women and children who are living with HIV/AIDS. ( http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org). http://stephenlewisfoundation.akaraisin.com/p/WADnSLevent.aspx
The event will be held November 27 & 28, 2009 at Kannonji Zen Retreat from 12 pm SLT to 12 am SLT. According to international AIDS charity Avert's website an estimated 33 million people in the world are living with HIV or AIDS with over 2 million being children under the age of 15. These statistics are shocking and saddening, this is truly a world epidemic. We hope to not only raise money for two amazing organizations but to also raise awareness. We've agreed to host this event in SL the weekend prior to World AIDS Day which is officially December 1, 2009 in the hopes to do just that, raise more awareness. Teann Bellic, Caspian Inglewood & The WAD event crew
Authentic Business in Second Life Permit me to introduce namsssab1nad Piers and his Real Life business, Trendway! Since February of this year, „Nams,â€&#x; as his friends call him, is utilizing Second Life as a springboard for his real life business, Fenwick Business Solutions, Inc. The Trendway showroom is located on the Aura sim, at Simplicity Designs, http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aura/78/230/22. Trendway has been in business for 40 years and is leading the industry in workplace design, dependability and functionality. Their portfolio of products, are tailored to the needs of healthcare, government, and commercial office environments, with proven, guaranteed products to outfit complete workplaces and assist in streamlining the constantly changing facility management. Among their vast product lines are included but not limited to; office systems, architectural walls, filing and storage, and seating. All designed with utmost functionality and elegance in mind. (http://www.trendway.com).
Namssab1nad Piers started working with Trendway 6 years ago. It was only good business sense to bring his RL work into SL. In his showroom, he has built some of the products offered by Trendway; i.e. desks, office cubicles, conference table, all are textured to give a realistic visual of Trendway‟s product line. Nams will have RL customers log in to SL, visit his showroom and not only see, but can get a full description of his products through note cards. Most of the office systems include the ability to incorporate cabling for electrical, data outlets and phones. Billing is simple; it comes directly from the Trendway factory with one invoice for the product(s) and one for the installation. Nams also does installation upon request, following all required civil codes. The builds in his showroom use actual fabrics and textures that Nams had made by taking a 2 dimensional photo/texture, then converting it to 3D with the help of Google sketch-up (http://sketchup.google.com). Namssab1nad Piers shared that in building furniture in-world, he had to take into account avatar height ratios. For instance, this writer‟s avatar is over 7ft tall, if equated to RL height. Hence, in building his furniture it is not a simple conversion process, but is more time consuming and takes additional effort to make certain each creation on display is just right! Even though this is primarily a RL business, he does also sell his products for in-world offices that are looking for desks, chairs, conference tables, partitions, etc. Nams recently hired someone to assist with customer service to assure anyone stopping in to shop, or visit will be assisted with any questions and potential purchases! Be sure to stop by and check out Trendway and say “hello” to Nams. He‟s looking forward to meeting you and showing you his superb products; tell him that Charlene sent you.
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