Thursday, May 16, 2024
SLB Sims On The Map
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gemma's Explorations
Reader Submitted Picture: Wolf In A Nightgown
Total Number of Sims Over 28,000, First Time In Over A Decade
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, and Club Scorn
Club Cutlass: Big Hair, Avian/Wings, Medieval Renaissance
Happy Vixen: DJ Malit, DJ Arooo, DJ Snowy, DJ Mattie, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Foxes and Felines
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: Rainbows
Xanadu: DJ Jesse
Press Release: Bay CIty To Celebrate
First Mole Project Reaches Another Milestone year
BAY CITY, SL (30 April, 2024) - In May of 2008, the mainland community of Bay City was opened to Second Life® residents across the Grid. Now, Bay City, the first major project undertaken by the “Moles” of the Linden Department of Public Works, will turn sixteen. To honor their anniversary, Bay City Residents will be hosting their annual parade and live music event this May, and welcome everyone to enjoy their fine city.
Bay City is the largest community-focused virtual urban area in Second Life, hosting 24 Residential regions, and an additional 24 or so Linden-owned areas surrounding the city. It has a sizable number of community-focused Residents in the Bay City Alliance, working to make the city the best place it can be. With this in mind, the city hopes that everyone will feel welcome to join in -- as a participant or a spectator, in our annual parade and live music celebration.
Parade participants are asked to gather at noon SLT/PDT on Sunday, the 19th of May, to lineup at the band shell in Bay City - Harwich. The parade will wend its way down Route 66 beginning at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and will conclude at the Bay City Fairgrounds in the North Channel region. We encourage people to bring their own wearable float, to march, and to show off their part of Second Life with the rest of the revelers.
A music event will kick off at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT at the Fairgrounds with DJ GoSpeed of KONA Stream providing music leading into the event until 1:30 p.m.SLT/PDT , followed by AleyKat (Aleylia Resident) from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, Mavenn from 2:30-3:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and Sarita Twisted from 3:30-4:30 p.m. SLT/PDT.
Celebration goods, including parade float bases and ideas, are available at the Bay City Community Center, in the Daley Bay region for those who wish to be a part of the event. Ample viewing areas are provided for all. The music event is also open to all who desire to attend -- not only Residents of Bay City, but the entire grid is welcome.
Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life® and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest Bay city group, and home to most Residents of Bay City.
For more information, contact: Marianne McCann
Monday, May 13, 2024
The 2024 Sunbeamer Air Show
RFL Sunbeamers "Bid Me Pink" And "Bid Me Tricolor Fox" Results
Both showed their new looks, for the time being, at the Relaystock on Saturday. Brian made a few jokes about his appearance, "Look at what they did to me."
It Came From Bellisseria Chat: "Syn Mahal" Mediterranean Home
[14:16] Brent (Brent Sable): heheheh
[14:16] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): I built my belli parcel into a mini Taj Mahal lol
[14:17] ᴊᴏʀᴅᴇɴ (Jorden Dikes): nice! can I see a shot?
[14:18] Brent (Brent Sable) pours Jorden a shot
[14:20] ᴊᴏʀᴅᴇɴ (Jorden Dikes): lmao oh no thanks, I don't drink anymore. I meant a screen shot
[14:20] Brent (Brent Sable): :)
[14:21] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): https://gyazo.com/337bd023650d484614986d11c502a2ef
[14:22] Brent (Brent Sable): hey that IS nice!
[14:22] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): https://gyazo.com/bbf366ffbad268755263a4ab39a210da
[14:22] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): Thank You!
[14:22] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): it is Indian themed inside also
[14:22] ᴊᴏʀᴅᴇɴ (Jorden Dikes): oh nicee
[14:23] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): https://gyazo.com/8a9819b97c5ab3af9073b8a7f510e7aa
[14:25] Genevieve Easterling: wow that is cool Syn
[14:25] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): thank you Genevieve , thanks everyone
[14:25] Zenna Frostypaws: nice home, Syn
[14:25] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): I am giving tours right now if anyone wants a tp
[14:25] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): it looks better in pixel
[14:28] Ritina Roussel: Love it Syn!
[14:29] Stella (Stella Carver): That's so creative- just gorgeous
[14:30] SYN MASARYK™ (synmasaryk Resident): thank you
[14:33] ᴊᴏʀᴅᴇɴ (Jorden Dikes): oh! I just saw the last screen shot, I'm loving the interior
Press Release: Virtial Ability's Mental Health Symposium- May 17
This free international professional conference will take place in Virtual Ability’s Sojourner Auditorium, on Virtual Ability island in Second Life, on Friday, May 17, 2024.
The theme of this year’s Conference is “Our Youth, Our Elders.” Children and the elderly face unique mental health challenges that are not well understood and often not adequately addressed. Our presenters will share information from a variety of perspectives related to the conference theme.
Our eight presenters come from all over the world: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, the UK and the US. Some are academic researchers, others are practitioners. Their interpretations of the conference theme are as varied as their geographic origins. We will learn about immigrant children and church-going elders, hear about intergenerational activities that combat loneliness in older adults, and discuss peer support for elders and their caregivers as well as social relationships with AI.
We encourage you to attend live in Second Life, so you can interact with our presenters. However, if you would prefer, you can watch the sessions on Virtual Ability’s YouTube channel. The sessions will be archived in both text and video format on Virtual Ability’s website shortly after the conference.
You can view the conference schedule here:
https://virtualability.org/mental-health-symposium-2024/
All conference times are in Pacific Daylight time (also known as SLT). Please check the conference webpage for updates as we get closer to May 17.
We hope to see you at the conference!
The SLURL is here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Virtual%20Ability/54/170/23
Relaystock Concludes
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Cartoon of The Day: Why The Estinguisher?
Saturday, May 11, 2024
SL Video: "Be My Lady"
Friday, May 10, 2024
The Circle Mental Health
Relaystock, "Bid The Lindens Bald", Start Today
- 10:00AM- DJ Kyla – Phoenix Productions
- 11:30AM - DJ Cynthia – Sunbeamers
- 1:00PM – Kris Composer LIVE – Team Bobbi Sue
- 2:00PM – Grace Loudon LIVE – Relay Rockers
- 3:00PM – DJ Caesey – Purple Tears
- 4:30PM -DJ Melina Firehawk – Heroes Helping Heroes
- 6:00PM – DJ Kayla Flow and the Kangaroos – Roos With A Dream
- 7:30PM – DJ Fuzzball Ortega – Steelhead Salmons
But there's more going on than just music. In one corner are the kiosks for "Bid the Lindens Bald."
Governor Linden has announced the rosters for the five teams to compete in the 8th Annual Bid The Lindens & Moles Bald fundraising competition, in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Second Life.
The teams, made up of a total of 40 Lindens and Moles, have accepted the challenge to out raise their colleagues and “Save Their Hair”. The top fundraising team will be awarded the scissors with which they will shave the hair of the team with the lowest total.
EOTB: Linden Lab Comments About "Updates to Child Avatar Policy"
The decision to update the child avatar policy was not made lightly. It involved weeks of meticulous discussion and coordination across various departments at Linden Lab, with the Governance team at the forefront. Our goal was to balance the diverse needs and expressions of our community with the necessity to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users. This delicate balance reflects our commitment to providing freedom of expression while ensuring that Second Life remains a welcoming space for everyone.
By taking these thoughtful steps, we are committed to enhancing our community's experience, ensuring that Second Life continues to be a platform where creativity and expression can flourish within a framework that respects and protects every resident.
It Came From Fantasy Faire Chat: Stuck Frog
This Saturday at The Science Circle
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Veterans Isle Fundraiser Nets Over 60,000 Lindens
On Monday May 6, there was a fundraiser concert at the Veterans Isle sim. The event was to raise money for the Homes For Our Troops organization. The event took place from 4 to 9 PM SL time. Things started out with Yume Yoshikama as the DJ, then at 5 PM it was RJ Wheels turn to sing. At 6 PM, Agatha Martin took to the stage. And finally at 7PM, Frets Nirvana, who helped organize the event, took to the stage himself with his guitar.
Relaystock Starts Tomorrow
Once again The Relay Rockers invite everyone to join them May 10, 11, 12 for RelayStock 2024, a multi team Relay For Life of Second Life event.
The event will feature ‘Team Sites’ around a 60s style festival stage. Relay teams are invited to bring Kiosks and Vendors, host DJ segments on the stage or invite live musicians to perform.
There are, on average, 40 – 50 Relay For Life teams that participate each year!
- 1:00PM – TBA
- 2:30PM – TBA Team Timevillle
- 4:00PM – SLCS Team
- 5:00PM – David Dare LIVE – Seekers Of Hope
- 6:00PM – Quartz LIVE – Spirit Of The Dragon RFL
- 7:30PM – DJ Nicole Anatine – Camping For A Cure
Sunbeamer Meeting
Fantasy Faire Nets Thirty Million Lindens
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Cartoon of The Day: Using The Force
Fantasy Faire Ends
EOTB: Applications Now Being Accepted for SL21B "Shop And Hop"
The SL21B Shop & Hop event is the official multi-region shopping event of the 21st annual Second Life birthday celebration. This event brings together many of the top merchants across SL for exclusive items and discounts on some of the best creations in Second Life.
Last year for the SL20B, for the first time there were two separate shopping areas, with a smaller one with adult-themed shopping sims. It will be the case again this year.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Fantasy Faire Winding Down
Plus time was running out to do the Fairelands Quest, and listen to other questers talk about ways to cook pelicans.
RFL Sunbeamers: Results For "Bid Denise Pink"
Denise bid to go cow.
Stay herself: 50L
To go PINK COW: 11,650L
Denise goes PINK COW, for 2 weeks. Until MAY 18th
Monday, May 6, 2024
Lab Gab: Oberwolf Explains The Sale of Tilia
Smoke Texan, Part Owner of 9/11 Memorial, Has Died
Weekend in Brief
Sunday, May 5, 2024
RFL Team Sunbeamers Hit One Million Linden Mark. Reach Emerald Level
The Sunbeamers are currently ninth among the 181 Relay Teams. In first place is TAP - The Adult Partnership, which has raised 4,657,000 Linden dollars/ $18,628 USD, at Purple rank. In second place is Team The River of Live at 3,078,000 Linden dollars / 12,314 USD, at Crimson rank. In third place is Caming For A Cure with 2,724,000 Linden dollars / $10,897 USD, also at Crimson level.
Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!
Cartoon of The Day: Getting Scrappy
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Reminder: Sunbeamer Air Show Tomorrow
Linden Lab Updates Terms of Service, Child Avatars Completely Barred From Adult Sims, Now Need "Modesty Layer"
Our priority has always been to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all while preserving the freedom of expression that makes our virtual world so special. That’s why we’re working to further enhance the safety and protection of the Second Life platform. These efforts include strengthening some of our community and employee policies as well as evaluating improvements to our age verification process.
One area of ongoing scrutiny both internally and externally concerns child-presenting avatars. We recognize and want to acknowledge the vibrant community of residents who enjoy roleplaying as such, and we also feel that it is crucial to reinforce our stance that sexualized ageplay is strictly prohibited. Today, we are updating our Child Avatar Policy to ensure a clear separation and to safeguard all community members. We know that this update has the potential to cause confusion or concern in our community, so we’ve prepared an FAQ which we will continue to update as questions come up.