Newser Nominated For Avi Choice Awards

 

 Remember the Avi Choice Awards? They were held for a number of years until finally having the last one in 2016. But after a decade, they're back. 

 

 We’re so excited to announce that we’re back!  After a long break, the Avi Choice Awards are returning to Second Life.  It’s time to recognize, applaud, appreciate, embrace and celebrate our virtual community with the Avi Choice Awards again.

And among those nominated, The Newser.  

 

Congratulations!  You have been nominated for an Avi Choice Award!  For the past couple months Second Life residents have been submitting nominations, for the Second Life Experience categories, via the Avi Choice website.  After a process of consolidation, you are a finalist and eligible to receive votes. https://avichoiceawards.com/vote-is-open/

 

The Newser was nominated for "Favorite Magazine, Newspaper or Periodical."

 

Votes for this and other categories such as Shopping Event, Club DJ, Region to Explore Through, and others, will be accepted until April 19, "Winners will be announced during the Avi Choice Awards show on Apr 25th at 1pm SLT."

 

Space will be limited at the awards show, so when tickets are available, they'll be sold on a first come, first sold basis. 

The Avi Choice Awards are not about the determination on who is best but rather an opportunity for all of us to applaud our favorites.  It is a platform for us to show how much we appreciate you for adding to what makes our Second Lives full, beautiful and fun.  THANK YOU! 

 

Read more at https://avichoiceawards.com/ .  

 

The PBC's Voting Registration And Fall Arrives at Yosemite

 

Gemma Cleanslate went to a couple places to see what was going on there at this time of year. At the Premier Business Center, there's events going on to encourage residents who are US citizens to register to vote. At Yosemite, fall has arrived and the leaves are showing it. But there were also some new places that came about since her last visit.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

Announcement: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party - Wednesday Sept 4

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Music Video Party with VJ Ally Nova is Wednesday, September 4th @6:00 PM slt with random events to continue through out the Month of September Ending Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events will be scheduled and announced as soon and possible.

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150
 
 Thank you!

 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

Press Release: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party, Sunday August 18 3PM

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Party will Kick off on Sunday, August 18th @3:00 PM slt with random events to continue through Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events are tentatively scheduled for every other Sunday, on or around the dates listed below:
Sunday, September 1 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 15 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:00PM slt

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights for individuals with disabilities, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!
 
 Thank you!
 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

 

Announcement: Vote For The 2022 Relay Season Theme

 

It is time to vote for our 2022 Relay For Life Theme!

We asked for suggestions the last 2 years and this year we are using some of the ones that were previously submitted.

There were plenty of good ones to choose from:

1     Heroes of Hope (Superheroes, first responders, personal heroes, great people in history, survivors, etc.)

2     Lights, Camera, Hope (movies/series/hollywood)

3    Hope Floats (oceans, rivers, swamps, rain, waterfalls, bridges, ice, water, etc.)

4    Decades of Hope (1920s, 30s, 40s, etc.)

5    Toon Out Cancer (cartoons, animation, etc.)

Here is the link to vote!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiz3LTuaUzpqS1xP5o82Y_L1cks-qSQYjBnbtx9Z4duZEs6w/viewform
 

Photogrpahy Contest Voting Up At Newser Office

 Remember the photography contest we announced on June 3? Well, between a few events in real life and covering the news about Second Life, we got a little distracted from our plans to start the voting after a month. But not for long. The seven entries are up at the Second Life Newser office in HV Community for people to look and, and vote on for favorite..

The contest judging is in two parts. One part is by a panel of judges. The second part is up to the residents to decide. So come on over and vote for your favorite of the seven pictures. Just press which one on the voting panel you want. But think about it a moment, once you vote you can't change your mind and cancel it.

You have until Monday July 15 at 11:59PM SL time to vote. After that, we pick up the voting board and tally the count. The results will be announced soon after.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HV%20community/152/90/25

Kyoko Wins CDS Election For Chancellor

Last week, the Confederation of Democratic Simulators held it's biannual elections. The polls were closed Saturday November 17. That night, the results for the top position, the office of Chancellor, were announced. The winner was 恭子 Kyoko (Samara Barzane).

There are 2 candidates competing for 1 seats. The number of voters is 25 and there were 24 valid votes and 1 empty votes.

Drewski Northman       8
Kyoko (samara.barzane)      16

 Winner is Kyoko (samara.barzane).

Congratulations Kyoko
and thank you both candidates for standing

Out of 27 CDS voters, 25 cast their ballots, with 24 going to the two declared candidates.

The Newser contacted Kyoko briefly. She thanked the Newser for it's coverage of the election, and the CDS, as well as Drewski for being a worthy opponent in the race.

Jobias Barthelmess Announced as Winner of Steelhead Elections

It was last week on August 6 in which the Steampunk community of Steelhead held their mayoral elections. Yesterday at the Steelhead town hall, interim mayor Jimmy Branagh announced the results. Three candidates had run for the office, TotalLunar Eclipse the incumbent, and two challengers, Willow Leafstorm and Jobias Barthelmess. Jobias, whom was involved in an attempted shooting of Steelhead's Sheriff Fuzzball Ortega, was a much criticized candidate at public meetings. Even he himself during the debate admitted he wasn't the most popular of those running.

So imagine the surprise when it was announced at the August 13th town hall meeting that Jobias had won the elections! Timmy, who gave the announcement, was described as worried, "he sounded odd." This led to a lengthy debate among the people at the meeting, and whether or not the votes should be screened for accounts less than a couple weeks old.

Lunar reminded the crowd that while Jobias has been accused of many plots, he had never been convicted of them. When talk turned to tarring and feathering him, Lunar tried to calm them down, "Killing or maiming him would earn you jail time, there is still a law here." He asked that if people insisted on plotting that he be left out of it.

Speaking to Lunar after the meeting, he commented of the results, "I am quite frankly shocked. I have served under another mayor before I will try and keep neutral on my feelings." Willow, who was also there, had this to say, "Yes, I have a statement. There is no way that man, Jobless Brothelmess is taking office on my watch. He is a scoundrel and a criminal. My duty is to protect Steelhead."

As of now, there is no official statement from Jobias. Details are still coming in about this upset election in Steelhead.

(Editor's note: the election results are part of a community roleplay, so expect more twists and turns)

Bixyl Shuftan

Steelhead Votes For Mayor

 Following Steelhead's weekly town meeting on Tuesday, Interum Mayor Jimmy Branagh declared the polls open. And getting to the place, voting was simple enough, pick up the paper, read the attatched applications of the three candidates for additional information, write down your name and choice of mayor in the respective areas, and drop the paper in the box.

Earlier that day, Jimmy had given his endorsment: for Lunar.

'ello people of Steelhead.  Oy've enjoyed bein' th' Mayor an' awl but tomorrow th' polls open ta select a new permanent toipe Mayor. So make sure ya get yer butt ta th' polls befoe Friday at 9:00 PM when they close.  An' no funny votin' neither. Think Oy won't foind out? As wot will loikely be me foinal official act Oy officially throw me support behoind an' endorse Mr. Lunar ta get back his Mayor's job an' he can be all cushy an' stuff.

Anyone technically a citizen of Steelhead may vote, not just those living there. But Lunar's concern was about the safety and security of the ballots, "Safe secure voting my arse, its a cardboard box!" Someone else thought even the tape holding the box together looked loose.

I saw a number of people drop in. This included one self-described "timelord" who knew who was going to win, but couldn't say who it was. Jobias Barthelmess (the man in black in the second picture) was there when I showed up, but soon left.

Second Life Newser will not endorse a candidate, but will note that aside from Jobias, the campaign has been a remarkably civil one with a general agreement on most issues and willingess to listen and compromise. And the two leading candidates are remaining friends without an ill word with one another. A remarkable feat for an election that this reporter seldom reads about, let alone encounters. 

The polls will be open until Friday, and the winner announced at the next Steelhead community meeting next Tuesday.

Bixyl Shuftan

And It's Obama, Again

Last night, Second Life residents watched the election returns not only on TV, but also got together at locations like the GOP HQ, Cafe Wellstone, and Obama HQ. It was just after 8PM SL time in which the winner was declared. President Barrack Obama had won, overcoming a weak economy with an unemployment rate that would have brought down previous incumbents.

Stay tuned for an in-depth look at election night on the Grid.

Election Day

On Monday while boating on the Blake Sea in the Mizzen sim, Gemma Cleanslate got a reminder of what season it was. She spotted another boat heading her way, and as it got closer, she noticed a certain someone's picture on the sail: the Republican candidate for US President, Mitt Romney. The boat itself had no one aboard. Scripts made it go automatically on it's course, as a floating billboard for the election.

Second Life Newser will not endorse either candidate for office. What we do ask is that people get out and do their civic duty and vote.

For those wishing to discuss the election in Second Life, one can go to the hangout for Democrats/liberals and progressives at Cafe Wellstone in the mainland Pini sim (56, 78, 45) , or the meeting area for Republicans/conservatives at The Republican Party of SL Headquarters in the Sunset River sim (180, 198, 23).

Go out and go vote.

Bixyl Shuftan (image from Gemma Cleanslate)

Protest at the CDS

Noted Second Life blogger Gwyneth Llewelyn leads a protest march through the streets of the Confederation Of Democratic Simulators, a region of residential sims with an emphasis on democratic participation. It seems there was a delay in the setting up of voting booths for an election, and in response Gwyneth called for a peaceful protest at 2PM SL time on November 17th today.

More pictures can be seen on Gwyneth's Flickr.