Virtial Ability "Supernatural" Track Build

 

Today, Gemma Cleanslate reports on an event to help raise funds for Virtual Ability, a motorbike race in The Continental 2 sim. The fifth event of it's kind, this year the theme is "Supernatural." From last Friday to this upcoming Saturday, there will be music events, showcases to vote on the most stylish bike, items up for sale, and at last some racing. Gemma had a good look around. So what did she see?

 

Read Gemma's article in Events. 

 

Supernatural/Virtual Ability Island Bike Rally Schedule

 

Saturday Sept 20
Noon Dj Vanguard (Cobras Pit Part @ the Rally!)
2:00 pm Queen Tribute by Phoenix Productions!)
7:00 pm LIVE singer S.H.E.Y.Z

Sunday Sept 21
Noon  LIVE singer HOGAN BAILY

Wednesday  Sept 24
Noon ~ Cobras Booked Rideout
4:00 pm HIGHWAY TO HELL Race with Aly

Thursday Sept 25

Friday Sept 26
8:00 pm  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE STARTS!
9:00 pm  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
10:00 pm  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
11:00 pm  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE

Saturday Sept 27
Midnight 12:00 pm  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE Continues
1:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
2:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
3:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
4:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
5:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
6:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
7:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
8:00 am  12 HOUR SILLY RIDE
Everyone participating will get a silly ride patch..
Anyone finishing all 13 rides will get a trophy
12:00 pm NOON Dj Vanguard
2:00 pm   Concert ~ LIVE Singer Frank a Sinatra (Get your requests in now..
2:30 PM Listing of all winners

 

Virtual Ability Rally sim
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Continental%202/94/220/502
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Continental%202/144/77/502 

More Reactions By Residents To The Invasion of The Ukraine

 
It's been over two weeks into the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, which has turned into a slow but bloody advance with two million (as of now) women and children fleeing the country as refugees. There has been plenty of reaction to it from around the world, as well as within Second Life. Earlier, the Newser reported on a demonstration, as well as flagmakers giving away Ukrainian flags.  The latter has certainly encouraged the country's blue and gold banner being seen across various places inworld. Linden Lab itself has also stepped in, saying Second Life residents from the Ukraine would get a break from paying tier and premium accounts for at least 30 days (which will likely be extended unless the war ends soon).

There have also been efforts beyond symbolic support. On Saturday March 5, there was a "Peace Rally in Support of the People of Ukraine" at Exposure Park in Lono Ku. From 2 to 11 PM SL time, eight DJs performed for the crowd. "Ukraine facepaint" was available at a booth at one side of the concert area. Donations were made to a kiosk showing the schedule and had a picture of a child waving the blue and gold flag, stepping on toy tanks. I was invited over by Nance Clowes, whom was encouraging the people to donate, "We wanna send (DJ) Rapa home with a happy 500k smile. ... So much Love pouring in for Ukrainians who have lost it all. YOU are giving them Hope back." "Not just for the childs," the DJ spoke, "for all Ukraine. All is suffer, child, woman, men, pets, all."

In the end, they more than met the half million goal. A total of 533,972 Linden dollars was raised. "You did great, and keep it going!!! Peace for Ukraine!" After the event, I had a few words with organizer, MrZogs Resident, who told me the donations were planned to be split between the Red Cross and UNICIF. "What a journey," he told me, "from a idea on Sunday morning to this. Only one artist said no and we had many wanting to get scheduled in."

They also encouraged people to donate off Second Life, pointing out the UNICEF USA and Red Cross websites.

At the Relay for Life's Home and Garden Expo, there was a shop for Ukranian artist Tara Aers at  Hope 8 (166,55,23). There was one noteworthy discussion in Home and Garden chat that I overheard. Some wondered if there should be an official statement of support. Others weren't so sure, wanting to keep international conflicts and politics out and concentrate on fighting cancer. But there was a general agreement that individuals could show support in small ways. I've seen various people wearing blue and gold shirts and other clothes and items, such as ribbons and cloth. One of the shops at "The Guild" shopping event is also Ukrainian owned.

For one Ukrainian resident, however, the situation has become truly serious. New World Notes reported that Hana, the owner of Osmia, lives in one of the cities that came under attack, then occupation by Russian forces. She had gone from posting pictures of Second Life fashion on her Flickr to pictures and video of her hometown under attack and of the shelter she's taken refuge in to keep from getting killed from shelling and bombs, "The contrast is surreal and wrenching." To complicate matters, she's also six months pregnant. 

She would tell Hamlet Au, "Honestly, I don't know what to write to you. Children, families die, people disappear (they are found shot in their cars)... my city is surrounded. Now I don't know what this will lead to." Later, she would write, "my city is occupied. There are a lot of soldiers and equipment on the streets. We don’t go out because they can kill." Her access to Second Life has been cut off, and her Internet connection is sporadic." With her access to Linden dollars cut off, she suggested another way to help would be to donate to the National Bank of Ukraine to help fund it's armed forces.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Sources: Wikipedia, Associated Press, New World Notes

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Announcement: Toys for Tots Donation Rally

 

KickAzz Shoutcast is committed to giving this holiday season! Our 12th year doing the Toys For Tots Drive. Starting November 1st, 2021 we will launch our Toys for Tots drive in hopes of raising as much money as possible for underprivileged children. We at Kickazz Shoutcast Stream Rental will match ALL donations up to a total of $1,000.00 US. 100% of EVERY LINDEN COLLECTED will be given to Toys For Tots. (Toysfortots.org)

We ask that our friends, coworkers, and fellow business owners here in Second Life to rally together and lend a helping hand by placing KIOSKS at your venues, (clubs, live music events, stores etc.)

If you are interested in receiving a KIOSK for your venue please contact Jayson Marjeta. Simply Drop A Notecard to Jayson requesting a Donation Box. KIOSKS ARE COPY TRANSFER, NO MOD  !

THE TOP TWO (2) INDIVIDUALS THAT THEIR KIOSKS COLLECT THE MOST LINDENS, WIN A 300 LISTENER STREAM FOR ONE (1) YEAR. If you have multiple Kiosks set out, your total is the sum of all.

You may set out as many Donation Boxes you wish, your accumulative total will be added for your total. Keep in mind, if you give out a KIOSK to someone, and they set it out, their collection account may be added to your total. You must give us their name when you pass them the kiosk, not at the end of the collection drive.

Please pick up your donation boxes on December 24 by 6PM SL time. 

At the end of the Donation Drive, the total amount collected will be given to each kiosk
owner along with the total sum of all lindens collected by all. Please allow a few days for
these numbers to be tallied up and passed out.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LORII%20CAPRONI%20ISLAND/127/55/22

If you have any questions, contact Jayson Marjeta.
 

CDS Announcement: Election Rally at Cathy's

Reminder to mark your calendar for Saturday at NOON slt.

This is an ELECTION rally, not a campaign rally, so everyone is invited:
to party for an hour to Maggis tunes and join a discussion on where to point CDS, now that it is developing steam.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alpine%20Meadow/137/225/40

RFL Announcement: "#77SECONDS - The Five Days of Relay"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

"Join Trager and MamaP as they report on The 5 Days of Relay... 40+ MC's coming together to fight cancer... the biggest MC rally ever to be held in June to show the entire grid the strength, the heart and the solidarity of The MC community in Second Life..."

The New Bastogne Second Annual Tank Rally

This weekend, New Bastogne, normally the site of the WW2 Combat RP, began it's Second Annual Tank Rally. Red and Blue teams, each with players from both the German and Allied factions, squared off on four different battlefields on it's first day. So how did the action go and whom was the top tank ace? Read on to find out.

Read more in Events.

Vickster Khun Speaks on the Second Annual New Bastogne Tank Rally

On Saturday September 8th, the New Bastogne combat RP sim hosts it's Second Annual Tank Rally. Vickster Khun explained in a press release:

It's my pleasure to announce, the 2nd Annual Bastogne Tank Rally, sponsored Bastogne's own First Armee! Events will include combat tank races, individual and team events, and a new game based on the internet's World of Tanks! Prizes will be given for both individual events and overall points for World of Tanks tourney. Prize tanks (will be awarded) to top winners!

The Rally begins next Saturday, Sept. 8 at 12PM SLT (Noon), with daily events to be announced, the final day being Sunday Sept 16.

Talking with Vickster about the event, she explained a little more, " Well, its basically a sort of capture the base, or last tank standing team game where the tank driver can also be be gunner. There will be a base for each side, and they try to capture the base of the other team and defend their own from capture. The thing is, teams will be random, made of tanks from both factions, and sorted by classes. So there will be the same number of light and heavy tanks for each team, and (self-propelled) artillery too."

Vickster compared the event to the Massive Multiplayer Online game "World of Tanks," though, "It won't be quite like the game because we can't match it with our scripts …. We'll use flags on the tanks to denote teams, like red and blue or red and green. In the actually game, you are always green and the enemy is red."

"Some facets of the game we can't match, but the key things will be single operator tanks will be allowed, it will be a capture the enemy base or eliminate all enemy tanks, and points will be awarded for kills, being on the winning side, and surviving the battle. There will be a time limit also, and draws will be possible."

She also mentioned plans for a side betting pool, "everyone who wants to can buy in for 20L, and whoever gets the most kills of the round, win or lose, gets the pot." The rally would be an opportunity for Joe Sparrow to show off his tanks, she felt, and thought that there might be additional events, odd ones, "like who can knock down the most lightpoles in Bastogne in two minutes."

New Bastogne's first series of tank rallies was in March 2011.

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: RFL "Road Rash Relay Rally" Saturday Racing & Music Event

"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.

"Hope you can all make it and bring your friends. Don't forget you can still be invited to the group."

Head to the "It's All Good Biker Bar," at Sabie (182, 42, 23)

Biker Rally at ZZ Studios

Recently at ZZ Studios, the adult media company hosted an event different than what most would expect there, a biker rally. The event was attended by studio and club staff, in addition to their fans and lots of bikes. And of course, Cindy "Zig Zag" Babi was there.

Read more in Extra.

Weekly Tank Rallys in New Bastogne

This month in New Bastogne, every Saturday the combatants in the WW2 combat RP take a break from the fighting for a tank rally. The objective, to either get your tank past a course full of obstacles and explosive traps, or blow up all the other tanks. "It's a blast."

Read more about the rallys in Events.