Free Copy of "The Satanic Verses" at CDS Bookstore

 

It's been ten days since noted author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage just before he was about to make a speech at an event. As a tribute to him, a free copy of his controversial work, "The Satanic Verses" is offered at Rose Coloured Glasses in Colonial Nova. Rose Gray announced the new book in the CDS group.

Thinking about the writer, Salman Rushdie and the horrific attack on him recently, I have created a mesh book in his honour. It's free in the Rose Coloured Glasses Books of Distinction book shop.  Come and get a free copy for your library and learn a little bit more about the writer. LM attached.

(no copyrights infringed - you'll need to buy the actual book to read it)

Following the publishing of the book, Rushdie faced numerous threats by Islamic extremists, and the leader of Iran called for his death. Rushdie has expressed doubts a book like this could be published today because of the climate of fear produced by the extremists. 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/55/180/43

CDS Announcement: Indigoskye Books is Open!

 

I want to welcome the citizens of CDS to the opening of Indigoskye Books, a bookstore dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and speculative poetry.

Downstairs is the bookstore where you can find information and a link to my latest book "Eccentric Orbits 3" an anthology of speculative poetry.  Many of the top poets in speculative poetry supported this volume with their outstanding poems.  If you wondered what speculative poetry is, this is the anthology to explore what this genre has to offer.

As time goes on, you will find a library of notecards featuring my reviews of classic science fiction and fantasy books along with more speculative poetry.  The first few are available on the shelves featuring classic science fiction books..

Upstairs is home to Gallery Indigoskye.  A small gallery featuring my second life art.  The paintings are for sale or click the sign upstairs to join my Flickr feed that showcases my travels around Second Life.

Find Indigoskye Books in Colonia Nova, just north of the main square and across the street from the public baths.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/60/229/45
 

Announcement: Grand Opening of The Aphrodite Ballroom, Dec 11

 

Grand opening of The Aphrodite Ballroom will be Saturday, December 11, 2021 from noon-1pm. Zoree Jupiter will perform on this special occasion.

Continuing the Grand opening of The Aphrodite Ballroom we will enjoy the songs and stories of Maggi Morpath on a holiday theme. Sunday December 12, 2021 from 11am-12noon.

The ballroom is a lovely intimate space opposite The Venus Cafe in Colonia Nova.

Plenty of champagne will be served

Semi-formal to Formal
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http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/68/162/37
 

Mardi Gras Parade and Party in the CDS

On Saturday February 6, the Confederation of Democratic Simulators held a Mardi Gras event. The event started at Colonia Nova. There was a small parade led by Sudane Erato, whom drove a truck covered with flowers. Brooke Brandenburg was behind her, driving the only real float in the parade. Behind them were several well-dressed women, notably one in an "Alice" outfit with a scene of Wonderland instead of a skirt. Chancellor Kyoko Furse-Barzane (Samara Barzane) showed up, as a feline "dinkie" avatar, or a "dinkie winkie" as a friend of hers teasingly called her.

Eventually, it was time to get things started, and they headed off down the street. They headed off to the sim to the west, Locus Amoenus, and eventually stopped at it's seaside area. There, the people went to a DJ booth setup by the piers, where DJ Cali began playing some music. As the people danced, beads were falling from the sky. When tipped, DJ Calli gave out presents to the tippers. Someone also passed around sparklers, one woman commenting, "My feathers will prob burn up, but hey who cares?"

There was much complimenting of the floats and outfits, as well as various amusing comments, "Today I see is Fat Saturday, after which will come Fat Sunday....and all the way to Fat Tuesday. Which in my book means I have all those days to eat cake and drink before Lent!" There was also talk about how cold the weather was getting, "I woke up this morning to -34C (-29F) with a windchil making it feel like -48 (-54F) ... I am on the Canadian prairies." Near the end, DJ Calli mused, "Have to slow it down as the set draws to a close or you have half naked amped up drunken revellry on the streets."

There was a contest for the best float. It was declared a tie between the two entries. For best costume, the winner was Laure Levenque, with Delia Lak getting second place, and Onja Strom and Rosie Gray tying for third.

Bixyl Shuftan

CDS Announcement: Mardi Grads Parade This Saturday

Mardi Gras isn't until Tuesday February 16. But the residents of the Confederation of Democratic Simulators, or CDS, they're going to celebrate a little early. On Saturday February 6, they'll be having a Mardi Gras parade. The floats will start in Colonia Nova at the column, at Colonia Nova (56/203/43). The parade starts at Noon SL time, and the event is scheduled to go on until 2PM.

For information on how to get a float in the parade, and any other questions, contact Kyoko Furse-Barzane (Samara Barzane).

CSA Announcement: "Hie Ye to The Highlands" Celebrating Robert Burns Birthday

Come join us for a Celebration of Robert Burns Birthday (a day early!)Featuring maggi morpath's songs and tales. Haggis and whisky will be served.

Sunday, January 24,
from 11am to 12noon SLT

@The_Venus_Cafe.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/57/162/37

CDS Announcement: Venetian Nights

VENETIAN NIGHTS
18-19 July 2020

Saturday, July 18

11:30am-12:30pm slt:
"Caravan of Entertainers"
by Aesopica at Rhenus Docks
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/16/102/22

1-3pm slt:
“Particle Magic” by Roxy at sky platform
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Locus%20Amoenus/124/111/2201


Sunday, July 19

11am-12:30pm slt:
DJ Calli at Rhenus River from Stella
Marina to LA Docks
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/221/84/22

1-2pm slt:
Zoree Jupiter, singer at Rhenus Docks
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/16/102/22

The CDS Catacombs

The Confederation of Democratic Simulators has many places worth seeing. Some are plainly obvious such as the Praetorium where official business by the government is done. But some are well hidden. Last month, I was shown around one notable hidden area, the Catacombs, by Lilith Ivory. So was it simply just dusty passages, or was there more?

Read the story in Places.

CDS Innaguration This Monday, May 25

The Oath of Office Ceremony for the incoming 33rd Representative Assembly and Chancellor is scheduled for Monday 25 May at 1200 SLT. The event will take place in the Praetorium in Colonia Nova. All are welcome to attend.

Scientific Council Dean, Lilith Ivory, will officiate and administer the Oath of Office to the Chancellor and then the individual member of the Representative Assembly. The Dean will then call for an election for the Leader of the Representative Assembly.

Colonia Nova (18,158,41)

Announcement: Valentines at The Thermae

Valentines at The Thermae

Presented by the Confederation of Democratic Simulators!

Zorree Jupiter, singer

Sun, February 9, 1pm – 2pm

Come relax in the C.D.S. Roman Baths while enjoying the vibrant singing of Zoree Jupiter. Roman dress appreciated. Swim suits welcome (smile).

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/88/228/45

Announcement: ABBA Tribute Band at the CDS Stella Marina

Come join the ABBA fun  at CDS! Brightest Day Productions makes their 3rd visit to The Confederation of Democratic Simulators, bringing their refreshed ABBA Tribute program.

Saturday, August 17
12-2pm SLT
@Stella Marina, Colonia Nova

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/224/83/22

CDS Announcement: Stella Marina Block Party

Come enjoy a lazy summer afternoon at The Stella Marina Block Party in Colonia Nova!        

Date:  July 20, 2019
Time:  12-2pm slt                                               

Tour our new fishing village, dance to the music of DJ Callipygian Christensen. Fun, food and frolicing goats.

CDS Swearing In Ceremonies

On Wednesday May 29, the winners of the elections earlier this month in the Confederation of Democratic Simulators were sworn in. The ceremony took place at the Praetorium of Colonia Nova at 1PM.

"The affirmation of office is a public declaration that in the office to which you have been duly elected," told the members of the 31st Representative Assembly, "you will solemnly affirm to uphold the Constitution of the CDS and take the duties of the RA seriously. So please if you would, insert your own name into the RA affirmation and read the text into the local chat:

"I,  .... , having been elected as a Member of the Representative Assembly of the Confederation of Democratic Simulators, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully discharge my duties as such to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Confederation of Democratic Simulators, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of Confederation of Democratic Simulators."

Each of the RA members gave their oath, including MadmaxSoulLover Resident. the freshman."Thank you everyone," he told the people, "I am truly honored." "Yay! I'm no longer the newest newbie!" commented Lyubov, " Boy we have work for you Max!" Han Held, a former Chancellor, commented, "I'm excited to see our government filled with 'new blood'; this is awesome!"

Chancellor Kyoko Furse-Barzane (Samara Barzane)'s reelection was a formality as she was unopposed, but reaffirmed her oath to office at the ceremony.

The Inaugural Ball will be on the weekend after next, on Saturday June 8.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Swearing In at The CDS Praetorium

Today, Wednesday May 29, at 1PM SL time is the swearing in of the CDS Representative Assembly and the Chancellor of the 31th term. The event takes place in the Praetorium of Colonia Nova.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/18/164/40

The CDS Election Candidates Speak

This week, the CDS community is holding it's biannual elections. On Monday, several candidates running for it's Representative Assembly appeared at the Colonia Nova Amphitheatre. They would give statements about their campaign, and answer a few questions.

Read the story in Events.

Announcement: CDS "Celebrating SL Women 2019" March 23

CDS EVENT: Celebrating SL Women 2019

WHO: various honorees from around Second Life, to be announced soon!

WHEN: Saturday, March 23rd.  12-2pm SLT

DJ:  AVALON (avalon.bouvier)

WHERE:  Gallery Barzane, Colonia Nova
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/13/186/44

This event features honorees from all walks of Second Life, representing women who bring amazing work and creativity to our shared worlds.  We hope to have Citizens, friends and fans to greet and honor our honorees, and to celebrate SL Women! Join us, and watch for updates!

CDS RA Sworn In, Chancellor Swearing In Tomorrow

At 9AM SL time on Monday November 26, the new members of the Confederation of Democratic Simulator's Representative Assembly were sworn-in. The ceremony took place at the Praetorium in Colonia Nova.

There was also an announcement that the searing in of the new Chancellor, Kyoko (Samara Barzane), will be tomorrow, Friday Nov 30th noon SL time. The ceremony will be in the Amphitheatre, also in Colonia Nova.

Dear citizens and friends of CDS.
Please join me on friday November 30, at noon slt in the CDS Amphitheatre for the inauguration of  恭子 Kyoko (samara.barzane), our Chancellor of the 30th Term

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/204/227/35

CDS Announcement: Rose Coloured Glasses - Books of Distinction

It's a little book shop located on the forum in Colonia Nova. We have free mesh books we're giving away, that include a copy of the book and a synopsis notecard inside. We can't give away the text of real books of course, due to copyright, but these synopsis will give you a good idea of what the book is about, and a nice mesh book display for your home or office.

If you'd enjoy finding new books when we put them out, then please join our group "Books of Distinction". You'll find a group joiner in the bookshop. Eventually we hope to stimulate discussion about our book picks, or maybe your book picks!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/55/180/43

Rose Gray

Announcement: CDS Representative Assembly Inagural Meeting

The RA of the 29th term will meet on Monday June 4th, 10:30am slt at the Praetorium in Colonia Nova to be sworn in by the dean of
The SC and to elect their LRA.

All are welcome to attend

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/21/127/31