Happy Fourth of July

 

 Happy American Independence Day from the Second Life Newser.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

 

Remembering Pearl Harbor: The USS Arizona Memorial

 

It was eighty-four years ago today when the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet at the Navy base Pearl Harbor at Oahu Hawaii. For the Americans, the results were devastating, over 2400 killed, both soldiers and sailors as well as several dozen civilians, and numerous ships sunk or damaged, including four battleships that were sent to the bottom. Half the deaths came from the sinking of the USS Arizona, which took a direct hit where it's ammunition magazines were, resulting in a massive explosion. While other ships were recovered, the Arizona was too severely damaged, and left as a memorial to it's crew. An official memorial was completed in May 1962, over the wreck of the ship. 

 

Second Life has it's own USS Arizona Memorial, appropriately at Oahu Island. It's for people to drop by and pay respects, and maybe learn something about the ship. 

 

The memorial has historical pictures of the ship and of the event. At the back is a listing of the names of those whom were killed.

 

For those who have been here before, there have been a few changes, notably a small theater that will be showing a small film tomorrow about the Imperial Japanese attack. 

 

The Pearl Harbor Memorial is at Oahu (180/10/24). 

 

On a final note, Cynthia Farshore has informed the Newser that KGYG will be playing announcements of the Pearl Harbor attack today, and Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" speech tomorrow, Monday December 8.  

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

A Bi-National Tribute

 

 At the Happy Vixen on Monday, there was talk about this week being both Canada Day and America's Independence Day. So the flags of both countries were placed. 

A fitting tribute.

Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)

 Bixyl Shuftan

Remembering Pearl Harbor: The USS Arizona Memorial

 

 

It was on this day 83 years ago that the United States was suddenly thrust into the Second World War when the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked it's Navy base at Pearl Harbor. Over 350 aircraft dropped bombs and torpedoes on the US Pacific fleet, resulting in the loss of four battleships and over 2400 dead. About half of those killed were on the USS Arizona, which sunk after an armor-piercing bomb caused a catastrophic explosion in an ammunition magazine. The other three battleships would eventually be recovered, but the Arizona was too badly damaged and left as a memorial for it's crew. In 1962, an official memorial would be built over the wreckage. 

Second Life has it's own USS Airzona Memorial. It is located in the southeast corner of the Oahu sim. A reader reads out every one of the names of the fallen every few moments. By clicking on a sign, one can toss a lei into the sea in their memory. Beneath the memorial is a virtual wreckage.

This year, there will be a ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial in honor of the dead. It starts at 11 AM SL time.

The Pearl Harbor Memorial is at Oahu (180/10/24).  

 

Remembering the "day which shall live in infamy."

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy Fourth of July

 

 

 Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser.

The Pearl Harbor Memorial

 

 It was 82 years ago this day in which the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a devastating air attack on the US base at Pearl Harbor . A number of ships were sunk or damaged, including three battleships that were sent to the bottom, and over 2400 American servicemen lost their lives. About half the casualties came from the USS Arizona, which was sunk along with almost 1200 sailors whom were killed. The other battleships were eventually brought back into service, but the catastrophically damaged Arizona was left on the bottom as a memorial to its crew. About two decades later, an official public memorial was built over the ship.

 

Second Life has it's own USS Arizona Memorial, in the Oahu sim. Most of the island is a happy tropical residential place, but one corner was set aside for a replica of the memorial to the sailors whom met their end at America's entry into WW2. A lei thrower allows visitors to toss in rings of flowers for the fallen. 

 

Under the memorial is an image of the sunken battleship, complete with an occasional bubble of oil that makes its way to the surface from the wreck (for some reason, panning around it isn't visible at all angles). inside the memorial are pictures of the real structure, plus of the USS Arizona. At the end is a plaque to those who gave their lives in defense of the United States that day.

The Pearl Harbor Memorial is at Oahu (190/27/24). A tribute to the event that catapulted America from isolationism to a true global power.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

The Pearl Harbor Memorial

 

 

 It was eighty-one years ago when the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet at the Navy base Pearl Harbor at Oahu Hawaii. For the Americans, the results were devastating, over 2400 killed and numerous ships sunk or damaged, including four battleships that were sunk. Half the deaths came from the sinking of the USS Arizona, which took a direct hit in an ammunition magazine, resulting in a massive explosion. Other ships were recovered, but the Arizona was too badly damaged. So it was left as a memorial to it's crew. In May 1962, an official memorial was completed over the wreck of the ship.

 

Second Life has it's own Oahu Island, and in the southeast corner is its own USS Arizona Memorial. People dropping by are invited to pay their respects and reflect. Near the entrance, one can press a sign to have a lei thrown in the sea to honor the fallen. They would linger a while, the name of the thrower hanging overhead. As time goes on, the names of those who perished are read. 

 

Beneath the memorial was a mockup of the Arizona, which like the real life wreckage bubbled up an occasional bit of oil to the surface.

 

Inside the memorial, there are historical pictures of the ship and of the event. At the back is a listing of the names of those whom were killed.
  

In the past, anniversary events were held at the memorial, such as for it's seventy year anniversary.

The Pearl Harbor Memorial is at Oahu (180/10/24). 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy Fourth of July

 

Happy American Independence Day, from the Second Life Newser 

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Remembering Pearl Harbor

 

It was 80 years ago today, Sunday December 7, 1941, in which the Attack on Pearl Harbor took place. An Imperial Japanese task force that included several carriers sent over three hundred planes against the US Pacific fleet. Many American ships were damaged or sunk, over a hundred US planes destroyed, and over 2400 Americans (including 68 civilians) were dead.  

Over half of those dead were lost on the USS Arizona, which suffered catastrophic damage when an armor-piercing bomb detonated in it's forward magazine. The other battleships sunk in the shallow waters would later be raised to fight again. But the Arizona was left as a memorial to it's perished crew. In 1962, an official memorial would be built over the remains of the ship. 

In Second Life, there have been temporary USS Arizona Memorials set up, such as the one at the Veterans Tribute every November. But the permanent one is at the Oahu sim. Ten years ago for the 70th Anniversary, there was an event to honor the American servicemen who perished. No events are known to be planned today. But people are free to come by and reflect, and perhaps throw a lei in the sea with the press of the sign. A counter continually reads the names of the sailors who fell that day.

Oahu (190/25/22)

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Happy Fourth of July

 

Happy Independence Day from the Second Life Newser

 

The Pearl Harbor Memorial

 

 

Today, December 7, is the 79th anniversary of when a task force from the Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor Honolulu Hawaii. Over 2400 Americans were killed in the assault. About half were from the USS Arizona, which suffered a catastrophic explosion when an armor-piercing bomb detonated a magazine, killing 1200 of the 1500 crew. It and three other battleships were sunk, the other four battleships and nine other ships damaged. The other three battleships would be raised. But the Arizona was left as a memorial to it's crew. In 1962, the official USS Arizona Memorial would be built above the ship.

In Second Life, there's a virtual USS Arizona Memorial, located in the Oahu sim. Inside are photographs and other pictures of the ship, and the names of the fallen are read one by one, in addition to people being able to toss leis into the water. The location was the site of events in the past, such as the 70th Anniversary commemoration.  It's unknown if any are planned today. But the memorial is open for people to stop by and reflect. 

The Pearl Harbor Memorial is at Oahu (180/10/24). 

 

Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser

Announcement: This Friday and Saturday at The Science Circle - "VWBPE 2020" "Jurassic Period of USA and Switzerland"

"VWBPE 2020"

Friday March 20
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM SL time

Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2020

Pre-conference Immersive Experiences

One of the amazing things about virtual environments is how easy it is to travel to interesting locations. Who else wishes they could teleport in the physical world? It is so easy to take a tour and play anywhere in virtual environments…

The Science Circle (SC) provides immersive experiences and focuses on Science & Education; Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Art, and current events like wildfires. Areas on and above the island are accessible via a teleport system and multi-lingual, explanatory signage.

Past Science Circle presentations are available via mini-theatres.

Includes a 30 minute “Question and Answer” about the Corona Virus in our auditorium at 7 AM PDT

Come play a game, solve a problem, and engage in hands-on learning with virtual world education leaders.

No need to sign up, simply come and learn!

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32 

 

Read more Here 

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"Jurassic Period of USA and Switzerland"

Saturday March 21

10AM to 11AM SL time

A comparison of the Jurassic Period of USA and Switzerland: A case study in international collaboration

by Bill Schmachtenberg, Kass Lapidar, and Darien Bradley

Abstract: Schools are currently encouraging global collaborations. There are advantages to this collaboration, but there are issues that need to be addressed. In the presentation, Bill Schmachtenberg will present the collaborative research he has been conducting with Kass Lapidar in Switzerland on the geology and palaeontology of the Jurassic Period of Switzerland and Como Bluffs, Wyoming, USA. A high school senior, Darien Bradley also helped prepare this presentation.

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32

 Read more Here.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

It was on this day seventy-eight years ago in which America, while debating whether or not to enter World War Two and attack Germany, found the war instead had come to it. At 7:48 Hawaii time, the US Military base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii found itself under attack by over 350 planes from an Imperial Japanese carrier force. Four battleships were sunk, numerous other ships damaged, almost 200 aircraft destroyed (on the ground) and over 2300 American servicemen had been killed. More than half of those whom met their end that day had been stationed on the USS Arizona, from it's forward ammunition magazine exploding from an armor-piercing bomb. The other three battleships would be raised and brought back into action. But the Arizona was left as a memorial to it's crew. In 1962, a memorial was built over the ship.

In Second Life at Oahu island, there is a replica of the USS Arizona Memorial. On board, one can sign a guest book, see pictures of the Arizona, and at the back see a list of those who perished on the battleship. Under the memorial, one can see the sunken ship.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oahu/189/19/23

Happy Independence Day

Taken at Cape Heron. Happy Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser

Pearl Harbor Memorial

It was 77 years ago on December 7, 1941 in which the Second World War came to the United States. The Japanese Empire launched a surprise attack on the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Over 2400 were killed in the attack, including almost 1200 of the 1500 sailors on the USS Arizona, when the battleship suffered a catastrophic explosion. Most of the ships severely damaged or sunk were repaired and returned to service. But the Arizona was too badly damaged to raise. It would be left in the water, the resting place for most of those who died on the ship. In 1962, a memorial was build over the battleship, the USS Arizona Memorial.

In Second Life, a replica of the USS Arizona Memorial stands at the Oahu sim. The memorial has existed for several years, and had a 70th anniversary commemoration in 2011.The memorial was offline for several months in 2016 when the sim closed. But in January 2017, the sim and memorial came back online. Last year at this time, the memorial was inaccessible due to the sim being "under construction."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oahu/189/18/23

Bixyl Shuftan

USO Show at Sacred Ground

 On July 4, I went to a USO show at Sacred Ground in the Urban Style sim. Performed by "The Outsiders," this performance packed the sim, with over fifty avatars on the stage and in the audience.

From a little after 6PM to 7PM SL time, there were various performances on stage, celebrating America and taking pride in the freedoms the country has to offer. There were songs such as "Living in America," "American Saturday Night," "God Bless the U.S.A.," "Born Free" by Kid Rock, "The Star Spangled Banner," and others. One was "Dance With My Father," one performer saying, "This song is dedicated to the one man who shaped who I am today....my Dad. A ...proud WWII veteran, my dad was my biggest supporter."

Near the end, the audience was invited to hop on stage, "Please join us on stage," and many did. "Happy 4th of July! We are so glad you came out to see us! Please come back to visit Sacred Ground!" "Big thanks to all those to put this together." "Thanks for sponsoring this show, Biker and Sarrah."

Biker Sharkfin, one of the owners, called out, "Thank you everyone.  You all are awesome.   We love you all.  Thanks for coming to Sacred Ground tonight." Sarrah Spark, another owner, told the performers, "Thanks again Outsiders, you rock!"

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy Fourth Of July

Happy Independence Day from the staff of the Second Life Newser

Oahu Sim, Home of USS Arizona Memorial, "Under Construction"

Going to the USS Arizona Memorial at the Oahu sim turned out to be a no-go yesterday as the sim was closed to the public. The reason, it was "Under Construction." Having an alt join the group, the place should be reopened on December 9 to a "Grand Opening" party.

As it turns out, Oahu has a couple neighbors now, and the memorial can be seen from the
Pacific West sim by turning the draw distance way up, panning around, and waiting for the image to clear up. But stepping onto the Oahu sim will result in a warning to get off or be teleported away.

Beginning on December 9 presumably, the memorial can be found at Oahu (176/22/23). The reproduction of the real-life memorial to those who lost their lives on the USS Arizona on the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Empire. About half of the over 2300 killed in the attack perished on the ship. The memorial was online for several years, including for a Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary memorial event in 2011. The sim would be down for several months last year until it was reopened in January this year.

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy Independence Day

Have a Happy Independence Day / Fourth of July from the Second Life Newser