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"Just a heads-up notice for this Saturday's event. We will be doing some races for fun and a good cause. Krisie Snowdrop will be singing for the first hour, starting at 3PM SL time. Come by and listen to her beautiful voice. Then DJ Twist will be taking over.
Thursday March 15th was the start of the 5th Annual VWBPE (Virtual Worlds Best Practices in education) Conference in Second Life. Three days of discussions and other events concerning Second Life and other virtual worlds. Gemma Cleanslate came by, and came across a parade of dragons, one which she couldn't help but get her camera out.
With all the attention over the Skyrim video game a few months ago, it's no surprise someone would be inspired to make a place much like it in Second Life. Recently, MistressBubbles Bondar got in contact with SL Newser to show off one in progress. As the discussion went on, it became about more than just this sim, but also about the builder behind it and some of the points about making a roleplay sim.
Daniel Voyager had a little sad news this week, notably for newcomers and those trying to attract them. The Linden Helper and Greeter Islands disappeared from the Grid.
Despite some good reviews, at least initially, access to the islands was blocked in January, as well as taken off the Destination Guide. Although hopes were expressed for their return, this week's news means Linden Lab has called off it's recent program to help newcomers.
Dropping in on the entrance at the Customs House at (214, 25, 22), one is welcomed by a 'bot in uniformed and has some information on getting about the place available, as well as free togas. One can also go through a sewer adventure for a chance to learn more about the place as well as getting more freebie items.
The region has distinct districts with different feels, such as the gritty Wharf area and the marketplace. The arena offers combat, and there is also a track for chariot racing. There's also a bathhouse (no adult behavior please), temples to Roman gods (near the Jupiter temple, I found a freebie thundermaker), public gardens, and much more.
Recently, BattleBeast Breedables held a party to celebrate the release of their pet dragons for sale to the public. Xymbers Slade, whom reported before on the breedable, ridable, fighting pets dropped in to see what was going on.
One day after the Relay for Life Kickoff, the Passionate Redheads held their opening event in Southern Colorado at the "Palais Du Soleil." It was an evening full of music, dancing, and chuckles. Besides the donation kiosks, those at the party could buy tickets to a raffle, with a limited edition motorbike as the prize.
It's St. Patrick's Day week, and that means lots of Irish-themed parties, in the Dublin sim and elsewhere. So get your green clothes and practice a wee bit 'o accent 'o th' Emerald I'le. And of course there are the normally scheduled events, from book & poetry readings, to DJ & live music events, and talk shows.
Saturday, March 10th at 10 AM SL time was the start of the new fundraising season of the largest charity in Second Life: the Relay for Life. Over a hundred and fifty avatars gathered at the meeting point of four sims at the starting event known as the Kickoff. Here, the Relayers were reminded why their organization came to be, and encouraged to help raise funds for it's goal of cancer research. It was a much anticipated event by the participants that despite the lag no one spoke a word of regret attending.
Some readers may remember the cult classic TV show from the 1990s, "Mystery Science Theater 3000." A few years ago, Second Life Newspaper found out a group of fans had rebuilt the show's spaceship on the Grid, and wrote on it. More recently, Gemma Cleanslate found the place was not only still up, but continued to enjoy a healthy operation and attendance.
