Reader Submitted: Interview With SL Wrestler Alpin Criss

 

Charlotte Williams recently sent the Newser her interview with Second Life wrestler Alpin Criss. Introduced as "a man many consider the Godfather of SL wrestling," Alpin had more than a few things to say while being recorded about a recent encounter with an antagonist, But after the camera was turned off, the conversation continued, the wrestler not done speaking yet. So what did he have to say?

 

Read Charlotte's interview in People. 

 

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, and Urban Furry

 

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, Montecito Bay, Furry Fashion, and Urban Furry clubs.

Club Cutlass: Bunnies and/or Cats, The Prog of the 80s, In The Country

Happy Vixen: DJ Charlee, DJ Scratch, DJ Malit, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: DJ Snowy - Lord of the Rings

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  Summer Colors

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

 

Furry Fashion: Fursonas, TBA, Under the Sea

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Charlee, DJ Emma, DJ Emma

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

Last Day For The Golden Ticket Giveaway

 

 After 23 days, Linden Lab's million Linden dollar Golden Ticket Giveaway for the SL23B is almost over. Today is the last chance to get a shot, or another shot, at one of the prizes. Once the clock strikes Midnight, that's it. 

 

The winners will attend an event on Friday July 17 at 9AM SL time (Noon EST), which will be broadcasted on Youtube, with 22 10,000 L prizes, and one 1,000,000 L prize.

 

Conversations with others entering have people wishing each other luck, with a girl or two offering to be the "arm candy" of the winner. So who will it be? Baring the unexpected, we'll know Friday.

 

The Second Life Birthday goes on to Sunday July 19.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Memorial Service For Chrissy Chemistry

 

On Saturday July 11 at 2PM,  a memorial service was held for Chrissy Chemistry. She had passed some time ago from cancer. Organized by her partner Sophiekittycat Chemistry (Sophiekittycat Resident), the event was held at Wolftail Inn. The seating area had numerous bunny chairs and small rabbits hopping around, as well as cloud chairs. 

 

Doug Brently started the tribute with a message in voice. Then people were invited to speak something on her behalf. People talked about how quiet and gentle she was, as well as her love for Sophiekittycat. "Chrissy was not outspoken, but her caring and love and support for those in her family was and still is always there."

 

Following the service, there was a short intermission, then a concert was held in Chrissy's honor. BilliAnn Bravin and her band were on stage, playing music for those attending. 

 

Rest in peace, Chrissy.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Rock Your Rack Open For Registration

 

The Relay for Life's official season may be over. But the struggle against cancer isn't. For those wishing to help out the "Rock Your Rack," an event supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is currently accepting registration 

 

We are in full registration mode for Rock Your Rack 2026! Open now is the registration forms for: Live Singers, DJ’s and Music Hosts! Find the buttons on the home page and click for your specific form and all the details!

Registration is still open for: Designers, Venues/RP Sims, Bloggers, and Artists!

All Registration will close July 31st or when slots are filled! We do expect the entertainment slots to fill by July 15th so do not wait to register for consideration!  

 

The page stated what they have always needed more of is bloggers.

 

For more information, and to register, check out https://rockyourrack.org/.

 

Remember, there are only two more days for entertainment slots, and all registration closes July 31. Rock Your Rack takes place from September 25 to October 4.

 

At The SLB: Volunteer Party at The Golden Palm

 

While the Second Life Birthday is in it's last week, there are still things to do. This includes some impromptu parties, if you can spot them. at 4:30 PM SL time on Saturday July 11, I noticed an event at The Golden Palm in SLB Mesmerize. DJ Samum (Samiraa Adderstein) was the one playing the tunes. It turned out to be part of a "Volunteer Party" that went on from 10 AM SL time to some time after 8PM with a fireworks show. 

 

Be sure to keep an eye on other activities, such as the Golden Ticket Giveaway, of which the last day is tomorrow.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Cartoon of The Day: Why The Eye?

 

 Taken at the Second Life Birthday's Red Carpet Welcome. There's a line from some mothers in cartoons and dramas, "I need eyes in the back of my head." So when I noticed this avatar with an eyeball on the tip of her tail, looking back, you can guess what I thought of.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

SL Video: "Alice in Purple Rain at SL23B"

 

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 From MySL on June 22, "Second Life 2026 - Hangover after SL23B Party. Some flashbacks..."

 

Corey In The House, SL Avatar Statue Builder

 

Have you ever wanted to get a statue of your avatar or that of a friend, for amusement, or some other reason? I was pointed to Corey In The House, who for some Lindens will do just that. So how does it work and what else is he noted for?

 

Read the story in People.  

EOTB: Lab Reminds The "Golden Ticket Giveaway" Ends Soon, Winner Chosen Next Friday

 

Yesterday, Linden Lab reminded residents that the number of days left to enter the Golden Ticket Giveaway is getting short. Tuesday July 14 will be the last day.

 

 The SL23B Golden Ticket Giveaway is heading toward its grand finale, and there’s still time to enter.

Residents have until July 14th to visit participating SL23B regions and click on the Golden Ticket kiosks for a chance to be selected. Each day brings a new opportunity to secure your spot, so don’t miss your chance to take part.

 

The 23 winners will be invited to take part at the last stage of the Giveaway, a televised event on Friday July 17 at 9AM SL time, where most will get 10,000 Linden dollar prizes with one lucky winner getting a million Lindens.

 

The last day of the SLB is Sunday  July 19.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Announcement: Special Homes For Our Troops America's 250th Benefit At Veteran Isle

 

 

"We will have one more 250 celebration benefit ...this coming Monday with Noma and I doing a dual stream"

 

Monday July 13th

6 to 8 PM SL time

 

DJ Zack 6PM

Frets Nirvana and Noma Falta - Dual Stream 7PM

 

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org  

 

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/177/73/3501

 

 

 

Windows 10 Gets Another Year of Support to October 2027

 

 A number of you likely remember the grumbling last year when Microsoft officially ended support for WIndows 10. Because of it's suggested hardware, many users were reluctant to update to Windows 11 as peak performance would mean paying money for upgrades, or getting a new computer. Some reluctantly made the upgrade, wondering if it would mean problems. Others hesitated, as Windows 10 was running just fine on their machine.

 

According to an article by Ars Technica, those insisting on staying on Windows 10 can rest a little easier, at least for another year.  As "Windows 11 usage had only barely surpassed Windows 10 when support ended," they went ahead and extended support another year, to October 2026. But as of now, with a quarter of active computers still on Windows 10, apparently the company has quietly extended support a second year, to October 12, 2027.

 

So those with older machines have a little more time.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Independence Day Weekend Veterans Benefit Raises Over 150,000 Lindens

 

On Monday July 6, Veterans Isle was the scene of a fundraiser concert. Organized in part by Frets Nirvana, the event raised money for the Homes For Our Troops charity. The benefit ran from 5 to 8 PM SL time. 

 

Scheduled to perform were DJ Yume at 5 PM, and singers Marod Desade & Grace Loudon at 6 and 7 PM respectively. 

 

There was a Independence Day-themed gift for those who donated 2500 Linden dollars. .  Those who gave that much would get a bald eagle statue dressed in overalls in the pattern of the American flag. 

 

Donations were made into two house shaped kiosks on either side of the stage. A total of 153,753 was raised. 

 

Veterans Isle is the scene of a benefit for Homes For Our Troops every month, usually on the first weekend of the month.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Cartoon of The Day: Playing Possum

 

Taken at the SL23B. One of the girls had a pet opossum that when she wasn't moving lay limp over her arm. In real life, the creatures go into catatonic shock when frightened. But it used to be thought it was playing dead, or "playing possum."

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Few SLB Exhibits

 

 The Second Life Birthday is full of noteworthy exhibits. One that caught my eye was "The Great Carrot Caper" in SLB Marvelous by Owlie Fairlander, Beth Ghostraven, and several other contributors. In this tribute to Abbot & Costello and Alfred Hitchcock, you take part in a mystery comedy in which the goal is to find fourteen golden carrots (a pun on 14 karat gold).

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Marvelous/67/137/21

 

"The Great Movie Ride" at SLB Breathtaking by On A Whim Designs

Welcome, movie lovers, to the On A Whim Great Movie Ride! Please keep your hands, arms, feet, and any runaway screenplays safely inside the vehicle at all times. We're hoping to catch a little movie magic today, and you've picked the perfect cast for the job. Please do not exit the vehicle once you've sat down.  I'm Cody, and alongside me is Roxy. Together we'll be your guides through some of the most memorable moments in cinema history. Lights, camera, action!

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Breathtaking/185/140/21

 

 "Expendable Space - The Ocean Floor" at SLB Stupendous by the International Spaceflight Museum, and Helena Kiama and Roy Sutton.

 

What goes up must come down. While we often look to the sky to see the future of spaceflight, the history of our journey is written on the ocean floor. Come explore a detailed underwater graveyard featuring discarded boosters, fuel tanks, and engine clusters from the rockets that built our modern world. Also, discover an underwater habitat used for astronaut training.

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLB%20Stupendous/116/185/21

 

Discover more at the Second Life Birthday grounds 

 

Bixyl Shuftan