SLife And Times: "Cleanup Week"

 

While starting up the Firestorm browser in the past few days, some residents might have noticed a "Cleanup Week" message. So just what is "Cleanup Week?" Well, fortunately there was a link to an entry in the Second Life wiki about it. 

Clean up your inventory sometime in Cleanup Week! Sometime during the first week in November, take 10 minutes to an hour cleaning up your inventory. Make sure that you purge that trash and put things in nice lil' folders!

 

According to the entry, the tradition was started in the Teen Grid by an Alpha Zaius. He suggested making the occasion a social event, "get together with friends and everyone call talk about the crap they have in their inventory." 

 

Personally, I take an occasional moment to clean things out a little, usually old notecards and landmarks. It can last from five minutes to five seconds as sometimes just as I think about my inventory and take a moment to clean up, I get messaged and forget about it.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

Annoucement: Inspiration Island Appreciation Week , August 9-16

Join us for a very special INSPIRATION ISLAND APPRECIATION WEEK FROM AUGUST 9-16.

Over 30 volunteers will be hosting programs that reflect the hopeful words of our logo: INSPIRE    INNOVATE   INTERACT   CHANGE

Our goal, since we began in Second Life in 2013, has been to offer a wide choice of immersive personal experiences to increase the well-being of everyone's mind, body, and spirit.

Our programs and parcels focus on the key life domains of self-care, social connections, strengthening of meaning and purpose, cognitive challenge, and creative self-expression in many forms.

You can show your support now for WHOLE BRAIN HEALTH by
1) joining us at these programs over Appreciation Week
2) answering an anonymous survey to give us helpful feedback
3) making even a small donation to the island as a tangible sign of your appreciation

The full schedule of events will appear on our daily calendars, which you can find in these ways:
ONLINE @
https://virtualinspirationisland.org/calwbh/
OR
INWORLD @
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/153/238/39
OR
Click on Calendar on any of the island WELCOME BOARDS

Add to the Virtual Inspiration Island Flickr group at this link: https://flic.kr/g/tnQmM

We look forward to seeing you next week especially. We will send out a notecard with the week's schedule on Saturday. Watch for it!

Liss aka Wisdomseeker
Tooyaa
Fran
Cats
The Inspiration Island Collective

Video: "I Spent a Week In a VR Headset, Here's What Happened"

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From Disrupt on March 7, "On February 20th, 2019 we put a guy in a headset for 168 hours. Hosted by: https://twitter.com/jakwilmot." For one week, Jak Wilmont was constantly wearing VR headsets, save the couple seconds it took to change from one to another.  While the video doesn't mention Second Life, it does involve virtual worlds.

His response when the challenge is finally over, "Oh my gosh, the graphics are so good."

Hat tip: Nydia Tungsten

This Week at Seanchai Libraries

Welcome to the Seanchai Libraries
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in VIRTUAL WORLDS."

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK:
All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

 **SUNDAY, August 6th, at 1:30 pm: TEA TIME at Baker Street.  The Great Detective continues his triumphal return to the

Seanchai Fireside room as THE CASE BOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1927) continues, this week: The Adventure of

the Sussex Vampire


**MONDAY, August 7th, at 7 pm: Theodore Sturgeon's MORE THAN HUMAN Begins with Gyro Muggins
  

**TUESDAY, August 8th, at 7 pm: KEEP IT BRIEF with R. Crap Mariner


**WEDNESDAY, August 9th, at 7 pm: SECRETS OF THE DIVINE YA YA SISTERHOOD Selections with Caledonia

Skytower (also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

 
**THURSDAY, August 10th, at 7pm & 9pm: TBA
(also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holly%20Kai%20Estates/215/44/27

www.seanchailibrary.com

This Week at Seanchai Libraries

TRA-LA!  WE LOVE MAY.
So many things in bloom, so many stories: a new mystery series, toads in waistcoats, hyperspace constructions, magical mice, Lovecraft-ian IT maintenance, thrills, and chills.  Join us at Bradley University in #secondlife, and on our properties in #kitely, live in voice.

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK:
All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

**SUNDAY, May 7th,

            ~ at 1:30pm: TEA TIME MYSTERIES: The Thin Man begins, with Team Tea Time: Corwyn, Kayden, John, and Caledonia

            ~ at 6p,: MAGICLAND STORYTIME: The Wind in the Willows Continues with Caledonia

**MONDAY, May 8th, at 7 pm: Thomas R. McDonough's ARCHITECTS OF HYPERSPACE with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, May 9th, at 7 pm: OF MICE AND MAGIC Resumes with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**WEDNESDAY, May 10th, at 7 pm: THE ATROCITY ARCHIVES Concludes with Corwyn Allen (also presented in Kitely  hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)
  
**THURSDAY, May 11th,

        ~ at 7pm HITCHCOCK- Tales to Send Chills Down Your Spine with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Seanchai/108/609/1528)

        ~ at 9pm SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT - contemporary Sci-Fi adventures with Finn Zeddmore.

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http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bradley%20University/100/209/28

Announcement: This Week At The Seanchai Libraries

**MONDAY, February 27th, at 7 pm: Crucible Of Time Continues with Gyro Muggins

**TUESDAY, February 28th, at 7 pm: Ray Blount Jr's Save Room For Pie - Begins with Kayden Oconnell

**WEDNESDAY, March 1st at 7 pm:  James Finn Garner's Politically Correct Bedtime Stories  Begins with Faerie Maven-Pralou
  
**THURSDAY, March 2nd at 7 pm: Stone Age: H.G. Wells, Part 2 with Shandon Loring (also presented in Kitely, and InWorldz)

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All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bradley%20University/100/209/28

www.seanchailibrary.com

This Week at Seanchai Libraries

Welcome to the Seanchai Libraries
"We bring stories of all kinds to life, in VIRTUAL WORLDS."

--------->> COMING THIS WEEK:
All stories told in open voice. All times SL/PT

**SUNDAY, June 5th:
   ~ At 1:30pm: TEA TIME WITH THE JUNGLE BOOK with Bryn Taleweaver - Selections from Rudyard Kipling's great adventure.

       ~ At 3pm: More STORIES AT THE PARK at Holly Kai "Art at the Park," with Trolly Trollop, Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower, and including composition by Rosedrop Rust. ??

**MONDAY, June 6th, at 7 pm -  Michael Scott's THE ALCHEMYST continues with Faerie Maven-Pralou

**TUESDAY, June 7th, at 7 pm -   Florence King's WHEN SISTERHOOD WAS IN FLOWER continues with Trolley Trollop

**WEDNESDAY, Kate DiCamillo's RAYMIE NIGHTINGALE continues with Caledonia Skytower

**THURSDAY, June 9th, at 7 pm -  Seanchai Library featured at VIP Event - at Virtual Reality Comic Con (VRCC) at the University of Washington with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA in the 221B Lounge with Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower.  (Come to the Library to teleport to the site).

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bradley%20University/100/209/28

www.seanchailibrary.com

Press Release: Builders Brewery RFL Week

Builder's Brewery Week of Events!  All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

June 20th, 1-3pm SLT - We kick off our week-long silent art auction with a Mystery and Magic Masquerade Ball from 1-3pm, with Magnus Brody as our DJ.  Formal attire.

Take a walk through the Brewery and bid all week long on art by Brewers and well known artists.  Some pieces are one of a kind!

If you are interested in donating to the auction, get the notecard from either Natalya Lore, Blue Myanamotu, or Explorer Dastardly, fill it out, and return

June 23rd, 5-6pm SLT - DJ John Simms turns up Techno Tuesday with a party!

June 24th, 5pm SLT - Anhayla and Dr. Fran will host a building contest at the Brewery Sandbox!
Prizes: L$2000 first place, L$1000 second place, and L$500 third place

June 25th 2-5pm SLT - Come dunk the Brewery's own Sensuous Maximus!
**Also, keep your eyes open for announcements, because we'll have the dunk tank and the jail-and-bail out all week!

June 26th, 7-9pm SLT - Come join us for our poetry slam contest, hosted by Natalya, Explorer and Blue
Prizes: L$2000 first place, L$1000 second place, and L$500 third place

June 27th - Is the last day to bid on art at the Brewery!  We close with a pajama party from 9pm-12am SLT!

Hope to see you there for all the festivities!


If you have any questions, you can send a notecard to either Natalya Lore, Blue Myanamotu, or Explorer Dastardly.

Builders Brewery (65, 62, 23)

Press Release: Exploring Mars and Discovering Earth Space week 2013

 Space Week 2013 is taking place on Second Life! The theme this years is Exploring Mars and Discovering Earth. The National Space Society in conjunction with the International Spaceflight Museum is holding celebrations for all to attend Oct the 5th and 6th.  They plan to kick off the party with Best Dressed on Mars, sporting a contest for the trendiest and best dressed Best Dressed Martian In-Habitat Wear, and the Best Martian Surface-Wear, with prizes to be awarded! The Event will take place On Oct the 5th at 3PM SLT at Yuri’s Night Party Place http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spaceport%20Bravo/104/129/1506 ,  this is a GA sim so please keep that fashion conscious mind for all audiences!  After the festivities DJ Emileigh Starbrook will continue the party from 6PMSLT to 8PM SLT.  On October 6th There will be presentations given on the theme Exploring Mars and Discovering Earth by varies speakers starting at 3pm SLT on the Spaceport Bravo sim http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spaceport%20Alpha/140/151/23 .  Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to contact for more information on how to be a presenter or questions for the Best Dressed Martian in-habitat wear, and the Best Martian Surface-Wear.

Spaceport Alpha (140/151/23)

Press Release: Tribute City Fashion Week 2013

Tribute City and L’Amour  Management are pleased to announce Tribute City Fashion Week! The event will show off the best spring and summer fashions from some of your favorite designers in Second Life! The theme for the show is “April Showers Bring May Flowers”.

This show will feature and showcase designers who will present their modern, spring, and summer creations and accessories. In addition to the show, other festivities will include both a kick off and closing event and other entertainment.

Designers currently scheduled to present at the show include Allure, Evolve, Faboo, Flowerdreams, K-Code, Poposity, Shey, Syl’s, and Xen’s Hats.

Designers will be in Tribute City, from May 31, 2013 to June 9, 2013, to present their modern, spring, and summer creations.

L'Amour Management is owned and operated by Ava Jhamin.  Ms. Jahmin has vast knowledge not only as model, but also Model Coordinator, Producer, and Director. Tribute City is a very busy shopping and entertainment sim in Second Life. The sim has an Italian influence and boasts 5 club venues, various shops, and monthly events and contests. Tribute City is owned and operated by Jessii2009 Warrhol.

For more information about this event, please contact either Ava Jhamin or Jessii2009 Warrhol in Second Life.

Press Release: Bay City Fashion Week

The Bay City mainland community is hosting a select number of the top vintage, mid-century fashion designers for a Fashion Week from April 20-29 in the Bay City Fairgrounds in North Channel.

The designers featured were chosen based on their designs fitting within Bay City's theme: the American urban experience, between 1940 and 1965, perhaps best typified by Chicago circa 1950 and marked by a distinct deco influence.

Invited designers include Schadenfreude, Sonatta Morales, Misha Kerang Designs, FIN, Robin (Sojourner) Wood, Eclectica, Volstead, 1-800-BETTIES, Ingenue, Purplemoon Creations, Rhapsody, Vita Bella, Delicate Sensibilities, and Pure Poison.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab™ and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life™ and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest Bay city group, and home to most Residents of Bay City.

For more information, contact Marianne McCann (marianne.mccann@gmail.com)

Burn2 Extended Another Week

Some good news for fans of the Burn2 festival, especially those whom might have been unable to come by last week. The event's been extended another week.

Have you had as much fun as I have? What an amazing BURN! We are having so much fun that we have decided not to close! We will keep the Playa open another week. We are going to NOT have formal crazy performance schedules, but camps can host events on their own plot, Center camp, or the stages. We will keep audio streams going and setup an open microphone system. Let’s do some fun things, be relaxed and have fun! You may even see Zombies on the Playa Wednesday the 31st!

We will push our BURNS out until next Saturday and Sunday, so this all fits in with that! I know you were all ready to see The Man and Temple Burn, but you can wait, cantcha? Times will remain the same-  4 AM, Noon and 8 PM Saturday, November 3rd for the Man and Sunday November 4th for the Temple.

Thank you all again for making this the most fun most memorable BURN  ever!

Yours truly dropped in at the Burn last week just in time to see a tour being done by EmCee Widget. "Welcome to Center Camp," he greeted me, "We are broadcasting to Burning Man Headquarters in San Francisico right now. Everyone is getting at tour at Headquarters." Besides EmCee, Burning Man has two other represenatives, M2Danger Ranger and Dusty Udal (formerly Dusty Linden). The tour went to The Man, the Temple, where a few people stopped to meditate, and at least two clubs having events.

Gemma Cleanslate has been too busy with Ranger duties to write much, though others have been keeping an eye on the event. Daniel Voyager has continued to write about the festival, in addition to posting a number of pictures on his Flickr.

Be sure to keep an eye on the Burn2 Schedule for events.

Bixyl Shuftan

Runescape's Free Trial Membership

Before playing World of Warcraft and Second Life, I had been a player in Runescape. Probably the most popular of the MMOs, it's gone a long way since the days when only a few thousand were on at once when I gave it a try in 2003. Currently, it boasts 10 million active accounts. It's been called a "freemium" or "velvet rope" game as you need to pay a subscription to get the full membership, which gets you access to more than half the map, more bank space, being able to use certain items, more quests, etc. Someone called the free version a good starting MMO for anyone new to this genere of games.

Recently, I got a notice in the mail about free two week trial periods for full memberships available. So a little curious about the game I used to spend so much time in, I signed up and went back in. Going about, I noticed after about five years, quite a bit was still the same, and a few things had changed. For one, the world now had a name: Gielinor. Before then, it had simply been called "Runescape" like the game.

One place I went to was probably a good one for those who hadn't played for a while (like me) was Burthorpe, just west of the area where free players are limited to. There, a number of miniquests reintroduced me to the skills, as well as introducing me to a new one: Summoning (the other introduced since I was away was Dungeoneering). There was also the baby troll pet I got from one of the smaller quests.

The two week free memberships are available until September 7th. For anyone interested, head to http://www.runescape.com/. For help, two hint sites I'd found useful in the past are Rune HQ and Tip.it.

*Addition* Oh, the thieving training quest in Taverly, south of Burthorpe, take it, it's hilarious.

Bixyl Shuftan