SLexy Inc. Magazine December 08 by Wil Dreadlow

December SLexy Inc.

Elite Model

Mischa Cuttia

Founder, CEO and Editor Wil Dreadlow Managing Editor Raphaella NightFire Design Editor Dadaist Gears

Contents 16 28 40 46 56 62 70

Without Love: Life is Just Noise and Money Face of photoLIFE 2009 Club Shampoo Maggie Mahoney | Runway Extreme Makeover: Bryce Shatner Beautiful Faces Contest Winners The Far Away

Fashion Editor Daija Arida Photography Editor ShannonCharlize GossipGirl Journalists MaryMac Dougall Zoie Kurrajong Photographer Hatshepsut Yoshikawa

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notes It is that time of the year again where we all begin to focus on our family, friends and others that are important in our lives. We have just gone through ( in America ) the holiday of Thanks Giving and it can if you let it, bring you to a place where you really weigh those things in your life that are important or not. Beyond the Food, beyond the gifts, even beyond al the Hype of the holidays, we should never forget the opportunity we all have to make a difference. Whether it be helping someone cross the street or even as extreme as paying someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent. Everyone has some kind of need if you look closely enough. For just a moment this Holiday Season, I want to encourage each of you to take the opportunities that are infront of you and lend a hand to someone. The feeling alone is worth the effort. But do it for more than that, do it to make a Difference. I count myself very fortunate and look forward to each and every opportunity I am faced with on a daily basis. Hope you get that opportunity today. Wil Dreadlow

Without love life is just noise and money I: When I first saw you playing it was an acoustic set and it was surprisingly good even with Sl lag. If I recall that gig was being videotaped for your webpage. The next time was at the Foundry. You did the metal set. It blew me away! Within the first few chords I dived into my wardrobe (if you saw my wardrobe you would realize that this is an entirely accurate description), dragged out the one pair of jeans I own and never wear, dug out an old black ‘metal’ t-shirt grabbed a hot dog off the vendor and was in head banging bliss! AND as anyone who knows me is well aware, ‘Ms Nightfire does not ‘do’ jeans’! So given you are directly 16

Interview with Musician Zaphod Theas

by Raphaella Nightfire

responsible for my wardrobe deviation I want to know more about you and your music. I want to know well, everything from the day you rezzed!

- and she happened to be there, watering the plants.Iwas intrigued about the SL music scene when she told me people played in here. Well, from Menorca... it started to get interesting.

ZT: I first came into SL on 8th May 2007. A colleague suggested I check out Sl for business reasons. I had no plans to be an Sl muso at that point. My first impression was that it was hugely complex to operate, but exciting. I just explored randomly, trying to absorb it all; trying to understand what SL is and how it works.

I had a long interesting convo with Slimmie, gave her my MySpace link. She encouraged me to think about playing in here and to check out the music scene, so I followed a LM from there to Circe’s Luxor Stage, where Jeff Tully was playing. In the next few days I got talking to Circe Broom, who is hugely influential in the SL music scene. Same deal, By chance, one of the first places I gave her my MySpace page and I just happened to TP to was she was impressed I think. Also in Menorca, Slim Warriors Island 17

the first few days here I met Cher Harrington, SL Music DJ. Between them, even though I didn’t realize it fully at the time, I had quite an influential cadre of friends who all steered me towards giving it a go. To me, it was all a bit mindboggling. I: * blinks * Soooo let me get this straight, you came in all noob with the bad hair and sideways duck walk and ended up crash landing into the back yards of three of the most influential music people in SL?! ZT: just pure fluke really! But I think it helped that at the time I had a good collection of songs online.

doing the metal sets first, and help! later on added the acoustic sets to ZT: So I had the advantage of having experiment :) some skills and equipment in a I: Ok, so following the story so far, different league to others. I could you not only plummeted into their use much simpler equipment but back yards, but also took up the Sl it has also given me the challenge music challenge. But in r/l you are to do a better caliber of show, and not a music noob - how long have do it my way. you been playing? I: How is it different as a musician, ZT: Holy moly - I have been a to not have the audience in musician since I was 7, when I front of you? Does that make started piano lessons. I started any difference or is the audience teaching myself guitar at 13 and feedback as good here? Is there started my on stage career as a still ‘connection’ with the audience performing musician when I was playing in virtual space? 14, 3000 people - open air, lead ZT: Ah that’s a very interesting guitarist, heavy metal. question. SL is fantastic for being I kept up performing throughout a musician. It opens up borders my teens, then became a recording to listeners and opportunities solo artist and did a lot with that in other territories. Being based in my 20’s. So that’s 26 years playing in the UK, the traditional music industry was an extremely hard and 19 years since my first gig. place to get noticed. It’s very trendy I: How did you learn about and artificial over here, so it’s a streaming here? Was it difficult? slow and expensive road Did you need to get particular equipment to ensure quality I: Yes.... And so much control is in the hands of others? sound?

I remember Circe coming up to me about 2 or 3 weeks after we first met and saying... “Look, I really like the songs you have online, but I wonder how they will translate into SL?” I took that as a challenge it was at that was the point where I decided to do the full electric shows, not just play acoustic like ZT: * LOL * well not really. I used to EVERYBODY else at the time. run an international webcasting My first live gig in SL was on 30th company and I am a sound August at Ocean Dreams. That was engineer. That gave me a bit of a the gigyou saw me at. Interestingly, leg up(*1) in terms of progression I started I: Yes, I can see how that would 18

ZT: Indeed. Always! But in SL, I have been able to test my set list in front of international audiences I: have you noticed any particular characteristics among your audience here? Anything different

from RL?

thousands…

ZT: Well something fantastic about I: Nods... how do you explain it – as SL audiences is they are very open a musician? minded about music. ZT: Well, I think you don’t realize For me as a listener in SL, I find until you look at the audience that myself going to Jazz shows, blues every one of those people is there, shows, and more familiar rock really watching you. They can shows. I just wouldn’t seek out talk to you directly and respond that variety in RL but in here my immediately, whereas in RL they eyes have been opened more. It is can just boo, cheer, or throw the same too with my listeners. bottles of, um... whatever on stage * lmao * I: So - accessibility? I: So no lifting heavy equipment or ZT: Definitely. I get comments all dodging missiles. the time from people saying, ‘hey I prefer your metal shows’, or ‘hey ZT: Totally. And the connection I prefer your acoustic shows’, but with the audience is amazingly people come to both. intimate and I love that. It is AMAZINGLY rewarding to know When I played my first gig at the and feel how much people my Pyramid at Laurel, I was really songs touch. As a musician, SL nervous that I wouldn’t carry any empowered me hugely energy into the performance. I worried that it may just feel like I: And on a personal level, have you a “rehearsal” in my own home, but talked to other ‘live’ musicians the moment the gig started, it was about this experience? weird, my room just melted away ZT: Oh yes, and they often have and I was ON that STAGE! So the similar observations. energy focus was there. You: What about those who haven’t The audience / performer dynamic played in SL? Are they skeptical? is just as strong as in RL. Totally! That was the BIGGEST surprise ZT: There’s a mixed reaction. For - and I mean I have headlined example, I was asked to present at Camden, played open air to a paper on playing in SL to the Musicians Union conference 19

earlier this year. I was one of their guest speakers and also paneled with some high profile industry people. In the context of that event they were hugely intrigued and impressed by my case study and some loved the idea of music in this area. However, there’s a huge divide in people being able to understand the social aspect of SL without having been here and seen it firsthand. It’s like when the Internet first came out and e-mail, most people were like, “you’ll never see me using that”... now many are in rehab from face book ;) I: A couple of singers have said that coming in here and performing has increased cd sales, but more importantly given them an international audience that would not have been possible otherwise so in r/l world the usual contract and promotional process is almost circumvented ZT: That is exactly how I am seeing things at the moment. For example, in Sl I can tell that my biggest music market is the USA; my American fans are probably the best fans I have in the world. Without SL I may not have realized that. In SL I can develop the US market, without having to leave 20

the UK until I am ready to. I: So your music, your art is YOURS. It stands alone unhampered by marketing and without having to compromise to someone else’s judgment of ‘what sells’.

shares, rehearsal rooms etc, it’s much easier to get a foot in. When I started out there were about 200 people doing this, now there are more than ten times as many, so the support mechanisms are getting more standardized. However, I still get a few people ask me directly how things work and I like to help people get started too.

ZT: Absolutely! The “son you need a record deal” process is totally obsolete. That’s not meant as a slur on anyone in the industry. I: Mel, you travel this journey with The fans just like me the way I am. Zaphod. You are his partner in I: so you develop along your lines sl and r/l and it is very clear you and in response to your audience make a great team. What are your rather than an enthusiastic thoughts on live music in Sl? ‘marketing guru’ idea of what will MS: Well, * LOL*. I met him at a or won’t be best. concert, my heart called out and I ZT: Yes that’s it exactly. I have a have been ‘roady-ing’ for him ever diverse range of material and I can since. develop it with great confidence (*At this point the interview noted in here. My art is totally unruffled an exchange of looks and a little in here. I am developing the set, affectionate exchange between as a performing artist that I will the two. The interviewer naturally take with me in RL and SL for the politely averted her eyes*.) rest of my life and I have the space and time to do that, and to enjoy MS: Zaphod and his approach and music are a huge inspiration for building my songs up too me and the baseline by which I I: Do you find other ‘new’ musicians measure other aspects of music ask advice? in Sl. It seems some think it is easy ZT: Yes all the time, but the market and it clearly is not. There are so place is changing too. There are many karaoke performers. Yet for more defined places for people to a true r/l musician, the fans you get help then there where when have built up here will follow you I started out - groups, stream

into the RL. For example, Zaphod is releasing the next double album cd in time for Christmas and much of this has been in response to demand from his SL fan base. Z: We love to check out the SL music scene. It is happening! It is exciting to be a part of and there are some great people doing great things! We are all pioneers in here so it changes fast but people like Slim Warrior, Circe Broom, Live Music Enthusiasts, Independent Musicians Group, SL Music Group, etc, are all very active. Some are collaborating on songwriting and it’s great to see what people like VLB are doing, I have jammed with them a few times and it’s great fun. There are also some great stream duos coming together; Mimi Carpenter does a lot of that. Although the technology is a little inhibitive the musicians are pushing it as far as possible. MS: It seems that SL is a good place to “cut your teeth” as a musician, then take it into RL... gives you a bit of confidence I think. Then when you feel surer of yourself and tested out material and audience reaction in Sl it seems that it could be easier to get in front of a live audience to perform the set. 21

I: You just released a new cd and Song”, title track “Angel” and a rare For more information or to had a SL launch! Tell me a little piano performance of “Beautiful hear Zaphod’s music: about the album…. Love Song. IM him directly! ZT: I released ‘Angels and Alligators’ The actual album format is the Zaphod on on the 25th November. I wanted brainchild of Bones Writer, who to give my listeners access to the has developed a music store at 61 - http://www.thesixtyone.com/ best of what I play in SL and also TRAX Music Resource Centre. Trax zaphodtheas introduce them to the angels and has become popular with many Z Shaped Television - http://www. alligators in my life. This has been musicians in SL! mogulus.com/zaphodtheaslive a really exciting album to work on I: So what advice WOULD you give Zaphod’s MySpace - http://www. because it is the cumulation of a to people thinking about bringing myspace.com/zaphodtheas project that that has grown and their music in world? developed in Second Life! Zaphod’s mp3 recordings and his ZT: We only really live one life and albums, ‘Angels and Alligators’ and The album is made up of two SL, just like the Internet, is the ‘Ten ForThe Road ‘can be purchased virtual CD’s that can be played in fast lane for getting started with in SL at various locations including SL. Disc one “Alligators” contains great ideas, be it your latest song, The Foundry and Laurel Arts Isle. 12 live electric rock tracks that or a cool design for a handbag The are definitive examples of the world we have access to in SL is metal the audience in SL loves. I the same world we live in. So my have put the audience favorites advice is - do it. here, like “Back on the Rack” and “Anosognosia” which have some *1) Zaphos, a RL producer/engineer, pretty explosive guitar, through having worked on live audio to orchestrated rock anthems recordings for artists such as like “Start Again” and “Why Did You Jesus Jones, Shed7, Belinda Carlisle, Hawkwind and Southside Johnny. Never Believe Me”. At the turn of the millennium Disc two “Angels” contains 13 live he pioneered an internet radio tracksfrommyacousticunplugged station, which featured him as concerts. Anger driven quips such the main presenter for a show as “Hope You Learn”, “Sweetie” and featuring music by many talented “The Vodka Advert” keep the hard unsigned artists to over 20,000 edge up on this album. But it listeners per week. also includes the more timeless ballads such as “This Is Your Love 22

photoLIFE

2009

Face of

by Raphaella Nightfire

Sometimes when you see something you like, you have to control your impulses. You know, budget, save up, camp or something. Window shopping on the Opium sim I saw the photoLIFE studio. I tested it, read the notecard and decided there and then I had to have it. Then I saw it, the Opium Fashion Agency call for applications for the Face of photoLIFEe Competition 2009!

I had also kinda overspent my budget forthe month on boots that were – quite simply - well, oxygen! But that’s a whole other story. Anyway, I figured camping for the next few months was a little too much like delayed gratification. There MUST be a way. Then I saw it, the Opium Fashion Agency call for applications for the Face of photoLIFEe Competition 2009! That was in September and OK I know I should be able to rattle off all the incredible prizes and honours, but to be honest all I registered were that among these goodies was a photoLIFE studio. Sandro Fratica took a couple of quick head and full shots with the

studio and I think I may have been the only applicant wearing horns (well I was in a hurry!). The next part of the application asked a series of questions about the studio and it’s features. I completed these and entered. What followed was one of the most enjoyable chapters in my SL so far. On October 11th, Opium Fashion Agency hosted the Top 20 Reveal Party with Fricker Frequency laying down an awesome dance stream. Guests were kept in suspense as photoLIFE owner, OomPoppaMawMaw announced two names every ten minutes. The top 20 were: Abandoon Nacht, Avona Ryba,Ayanna Mubble, Cami Bamboo, colleen Criss, Distracting Nighbor, Gamp Lane, Ida Boomhauer, Josephine Kiranov, Jula Carnell, Kate Stockholm, Livia Mastroianni, Musetta Fieschi, Nienna Smythe, Payton Heron, Pris Telling, Raphaella Nightfire, RubyStarlight Writer, Sami Kutanaga and Sapphire Coakes. In true Oom and Mallory style, it was not enough to look pretty in a photo and answer a few questions. The search was for an all-rounder - brains, beauty, initiative and style 29

to represent photoLIFE for the next 12 months. The top 20 were called to complete the next stage of the competition. The Fashion Hunt (read ‘scavenger hunt’ – something I seriously suck at). We were first photographed and filmed and them let loose on the Opium sim with a notecard and seven questions to answer. Fast and accurate was the goal. The Top 5 finishers in the Fashion Hunt earned themselves automatic spots into the Top 10.

describing exactly where I came out of the twenty but I will say without reservation that the top five RubyStarlight Writer, Ida Boomhauer, Sapphire Coakes, Payton Heron and Avona Ryba truly earned their spot in the top ten finalists after that challenge!

No one could ever accuse Oom of being impulsive when it comes to business. The next stage of the competition was (insert drum roll here) – ‘The Interview”. I refuse to humiliate myself by The remaining 15 applicants 30

were interviewed by the Opium Fashion Agency staff and 5 more finalists were chosen along with 2 alternates. When it was my turn I was finishing up at the Girl’s Night In Breast Cancer Benefit. It was a pyjama party. The good thing I guess was that instead of horns I attended in cute pink mouse pyjamas with matching floppy mouse slippers. Mallory, gracious as always assured me that my attire did not matter. She made me completely comfortable and

settled herself in a chair opposite. Oom neglected to tell her that he had inserted a script that ensured that the chair ate her at regular intervals. At first I was too polite to mention it but to see this beauty’s head disappearing with a chomp and her arms flailing became too much. I fell off the couch at home. Tears were rolling down my face and I was laughing so hard I could barely type. How the hell I made it to alternate beats the hell outta me! So now in addition to the five winners of the Fashion Hunt was the next five and two alternates: Pris Telling, Gamp Lane, Colleen Cris, Jula Carnell and Kate Stockholm. The 2 alternates were Abandoon Nacht and Raphaella Nightfire. Now were preparing for the pageant. And we were spoiled. We were each given a budget of 31

Kate Stockholm Creative Entry 32

Kate Stockholm Portrait Entry 33

2,000L to develop our own casual look as well as the most beautiful gowns by Sonia28 Jie and Forda Fairlane of Haute Style.

Kate Stockholm Winner of Miss Photogenic and Miss Creative 34

They were judged on their poise and elegance walking in the gowns while their while pictures they submitted themselves were shown for the Miss Photogenic contest. The next part of the pageant they were asked to walk in casual outfits of their own creation designed to show their unique personalities while their Miss Creative submissions were being show and a Miss Creative finalists were selected from this ball extra special. event. selected. When the 2009 Face of photoLIFE In a well-deserved win, Kate The final event, November 2nd, was announced the excitement Stockholm was selected winner 2008, consisted of a Black and notched up a few. The winner was both Miss Photogenic and Miss White ball that was hosted in a Kate Stockholm! Congratulations beautiful, whimsical and dark filled the voice and text box and Creative. setting on the Opium Sim. It was everyone was genuinely delighted The final section of the Pageant an invite only affair but turned for her. There is little doubt Kate was the interview session in out having a full sim. Dj Fricker will be an excellent ambassador! which each contestant was given Fracker kept the party rolling and a different question asked by the the live performance by Cylindrian judges and had to think on their Rutabaga, a very talented live feet while sounding intelligent, singer and musician, made the confident and sincere. Seven 35

club by MaryMac Dougall

Club Shampoo? What is it? A type of shampoo? A place to buy shampoo by the case? These are a few of the questions that passed through this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind when assigned to visit Club Shampoo. After a few minutes to allow everything to rezz, I was nothing short of amazed and realized where the Shampoo part might have come in for the name. The air was full of bubbles of various sizes. Shampoo bubbles? Maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know because I was quite taken aback by the whole scene and the music. The lighting and the decor was nothing short of fantastic for a night club. It was a great atmosphere. Since it was the grand opening of the club when I visited, there were live DJs that whole night. The taste in music from one to another was similar but was constant and lively. You could not help but move in your office chair while your avatar danced to the music. There was quite a crowd there when I visited towards

the end of the night and had been told that there were as many as sixty in the club at one time. Imagine that!! PEOPLE!!!! While the club targets the gay community it is open to everyone and I did not feel unwelcomed there as one of three females in the place amongst a substantial crowd. As a matter of fact I had a great time and found it difficult to leave until I looked at the clock. I had such fun and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure the smile was on my face the whole time I was there. Queen, you did a fantastic job with that place. Colt, thanks for the welcome. Since this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last visit to Club Shampoo, rumors had reached her ears that Club Shampoo had changed locations. After contact with the owners it was discovered not to be a rumor but to be true. Club Shampoo had indeed moved within the last couple of weeks to a totally new and larger location adjacent to Raw Art Gallery. The decor is pretty close to what it was previously and activities are getting into full swing now that the move is done. Foam Fridays are a regularly sponsored event with give a ways from merchants which always attract a good crowd. In fact, the new venue now occupies two floors with an art gallery on the first level and the club itself on the second. Yes, it is business as usual for Club Shampoo with little else changed. 42

maggie mahoney RUNWAY By Zoioe Kurrajong

When I got my assignment to interview the CEO of RUNWAY magazine, Maggie Mahoney, the first thing that I thought was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why does SL need another fashion magazine?â&#x20AC;? I headed out to the nearest magazine stand and found the latest copy of RUNWAY and quickly found out that YES, SL does need THIS fashion magazine.

It is as slick and as edgy as Vogue or Vanity Fair in RL. I could almost feel the glossy pages as I read all the articles and looked at the beautiful photographs. I also noticed that there were ads but unlike many of it’s counter parts, there was more content. There seemed to be an equal focus on the designers, the clothes, the models and the model agencies. That concept is a fresh approach to SL fashion. “The runway is usually the first glimpse the public - RL or SL - gets to see new collections, said Mz Mahoney, “the models are the canvas if you will for the designers to display their art. We felt it appropriate to focus on three facets - the models, the designers, and the agencies. This gives a very in depth look at all of the key players in the industry.” I met Mz Mahoney in her gorgeous RUNWAY office. I noticed when I first arrived that the building is very ART DECO in style, a very classic and timeless look. This style was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, the graphic arts and film. I asked Mz Mahoney if the building 50

inspired her. “Absolutely! When we worked with Jeremey Ryan and Dellybean North on the initial design concept, we knew that a timeless, elegant and classic build was what we wanted for RUNWAY. Something that would be in fashion regardless of the time. The Art Deco period is just that. Jeremey added a little modern flair to some of the architectural elements, but the deco flavor is predominant. We wanted to give the staff a working environment that they would enjoy spending time in and be proud of. I think we accomplished that brilliantly.” RUNWAY first issued in March of 2008 and since this time, it has a circulation has boomed to 60,000 readers. “I have always watched the fashion industry in SL but grew tired quickly of seeing the same faces,” said Mz Mahoney. “I approached my partner, Ocean Bates , about opening RUNWAY in

to the magazine that works with design houses, fashion agencies, and charities to produce stellar fashion events.” Asked about the charities that RUNWAY has worked with, Mz Mahoney replied, “We are currently working with several charities: Make A Wish Foundation - they are having an event mid December and we are providing models for two shows. We are also working with the American Cancer Society to do several events - one in December and then the Makeover Magic event for survivors during the Relay for Life drive. Charities are a very important part of the giving aspect of SL and we try our best to support them first and foremost we offer free marketing and promotion for charitable organizations to help foster their efforts in Second Life. It is one of the few slivers of generosity that ”We recently announced RUNWAY the residents still have - so to me Productions. It is a sister company January of this year. We talked about it for a few weeks, the direction it would take, our vision for it.” RUNWAY Magazine has a staff of 12. She has also started RUNWAY Productions, which employs a staff of 5. “That does not count the guest columnists and photographers of course.” said Mz Mahoney. When asked about other actives in SL that she has been involved in, I was told that she had a photography studio for a year. I had noticed that she had actually taken some of the photographs in her magazine. Mz Mahoney has been a model and a consultant. She has worked with Sand Castle Studio with brand development and marketing. She is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for The Second Life Cable Network. I should have asked her what type of vitamins she takes!

it is very important to give it every designers in SL. The first fashion show I covered for RUNWAY, she boost possible.” [EmmZ Tzara] just owned the I asked her why SL needed another catwalk. She has such a strong fashion magazine. “It didn’t but and striking presence, I was just in I thought it needed a magazine awe”. that offered a more unbiased view of the industry. “A vast majority Being so influential in SL fashion of the fashion industry remains and being a clothes horse myself, uncovered and that is where I had to know the Holiday Season RUNWAY is different.We bring fashion trends. “Scarves, faux neutrality to the table. We feature fur trims, animal prints, and a seasoned and new designers, resurgence of my favorite fabric models, agencies - large and small. hounds tooth :). Boots are always I think we present a more rounded in fashion and this season looks to be no exception. We are seeing lots view of the industry.” of leathers too - a return to casual Mz Mahoney has discovered gloves. Lots of plaids, tartans and designers and models that would checks too.” As far as gowns go, I have been unknown if not for was told, “The jewel tones”. RUNWAY. “One recent discovery that was quite a welcome surprise I asked when she started SL, did was Zullay Thor of Zullay Designs. she EVER see herself where she She is one of the few true couture is now? She laughed and said, 52

“good heavens no”. She credits her team for her success. “I have a great team that helps me bring it together - without them I would still be just Maggie”. Her future goals, “Future - wow - the sky is the limit. Continue making RUNWAY the best read in SL - continue to push productions and set the bar for fashion events in SL. If we can continue to reach those goals - I will be quite content.” A day in the life of Maggie would make my head spin! “It does not seem like work when you love what you do and believe in what you are doing. I often look up and see it is 3 in the afternoon - and wonder where the morning went. That kind of harmony is never a burden. It is a joy - for me it is :)”.

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Bryce Shatner Daija Arida: First of all, thank you I still haven’t found a better place. Not that second life doesn’t have for the interview =) its problem he he. Bryce Shatner: You’re welcome. Daija Arida: Of course, much more Daija Arida: I know u don’t want to than some...lol talk about your real life much, but Bryce Shatner: Yes, but it’s a richer tell me y u came to second life environment than most so I’ll cut Bryce Shatner: I had tried out it some slack. several 3d chats, and was looking for something better. When I Daija Arida: Why do u think u were came to second life, it was the best a good candidate for the makeover and I still think it is. So far I haven’t that we gave u? found anything better. Bryce Shatner: I’m a man. Ha-ha Daija Arida: I agree. Daija Arida: Good point, lol. Bryce Shatner: So after three years, 58

Bryce Shatner: With a stunted I was doing, and what you’ve sense of fashion. My sense of high done for me. So it will change my fashion is jeans, tee shirt and boots. direction some. The only way I could keep going in your direction Daija Arida: Hahahaha... is if you want to go shopping with Bryce Shatner: I think I was me each time. wearing this outfit when you Daija Arida: Lol...I’m down, found me, wasn’t I? shopping is my thing =) Daija Arida: Yes u were...lol. It was Bryce Shatner: Ha-ha...And you’re my pleasure to help u. good at it. Bryce Shatner: I guess it was Daija Arida: TY I try... like seeing a guy with a “I need a makeover sign” over his head. Bryce Shatner: I do too, I just don’t And it was my pleasure to be your get the same results. victim. Daija Arida: Hahaha Daija Arida: =) Daija Arida: Well, I know your story Daija Arida: Do u thing that u will and it’s a pleasure getting to know keep up with this direction of u. And the offer still stands as the fashion? shopping goes =) Bryce Shatner: I think my direction Bryce Shatner: Thanks! will be somewhere between what 60

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The Far A wa y SLexy Inc. Magazine’s Must See Location of the Month.

Written by: MaryMac Dougall Photography by: Hatshepsut Yoshikawa

Whoa!!! I hear the crickets! Look over there! Is that a twister? No...I’m not in Kansas but I’m in “The Far Away” in the middle of a field. And then it happens. You can’t leave anything un-clicked because you just don’t know what will happen. Right now, I’m floating in the air above a rusty old steam locomotive. Did you read the poetry in that notebook? Well, you do have to visit The Far Away to do that. My goodness!! That’s a barbed wire fence! Got the sticks? Check. I’ve done my gathering for the day. Headphones? Check. Yup, time to study my Morse code. HUD? Check. Yes and I got the weather forecast too. AM Radio is not just a “radio” but the person who created “The Far Away” and if you don’t get there there might be a twister to sweep it all away. 72