Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Belli Office Opening Party
Announcement: Gem Sunkiller at The Christmas Expo Today, 5PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, and Furry Fashion Lounge
Club Cutlass: Seeing Stars, Sleepwear, Best in Blue
Happy Vixen: DJ Maliit, DJ Arooo, DJ Char, DJ Snowy, DJ Mattie, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: TBA
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: DJ Snowy
Xanadu: DJ Jesse
Furry Fashion Lounge: Warm and Fuzzy and Fluffy, Disney, Insects Vs Arachnids, Katurday CAYA, White
Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'
Burn2 Schedule For 2024 Released.
"Dreamcatchers in the Snow"
Native American dream catchers from the Ojibwe tribe were traditionally used as talismans. Their purpose was to protect sleepers, especially children, from bad dreams, nightmares and evil spirits. Native Americans believed that at night the air was filled with dreams, both good and bad. The theme involves bringing dreams to life. In the builds, the theme of dreams, and keeping the bad dreams away. Inspirational builds that blur the line between dreams and waking life.
BURNAL EQUINOX (March 22-24)
"Hope Springs Eternal"
As the Winter comes to an end, Spring brings the hope of renewal and rebirth. Includes flowers blooming, and the dance of life.
CONCEPTION (July 26-28)
"Whimsy"
(wÉŞmzi ) also whimsey. uncountable noun. Whimsy is behavior that is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it.
Tap into the absolutely wonderful chaos that is Whimsy...
Burn2 Octoburn (October 18-27) "Curiouser & Curiouser"
With SKIN BURN (November 9)
We "echo" Burning Man's TTITD every year including the theme, read about it here: https://journal.burningman.org/2023/10/philosophical-center/the-theme/2024-curiouser-curiouser/
Currently seeking volunteers for the Winter Burn event!! Interested? Stop by at our next meetings either Sunday 9am SLT or Thursday 9pm SLT. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/230/28/24
Monday, December 4, 2023
PBR Officially Launched For Linden Viewers
Today is the official release of the literal new shiny in Second Life, PBR Materials! With our weekly grid update, all of Second Life will now be capable of using PBR Materials in the Second Life viewer.
The goals behind the PBR Materials project are increased visual realism, keeping with industry standards, and bringing GLTF content into Second Life with expected results. One method of enhancing realism is to create scenes with real reflections which mimic how our eyes have learned to identify that a surface is metal, plastic, or some other material. Whether you create objects in Second Life or simply enjoy seeing and wearing them, PBR Materials will provide a big step up in the appearance of the Second Life world.
The Christmas Expo
December has started, and so has the Christmas Expo. On Friday December 1, this winter holiday-themed ten day event for the Relay for Life officially opened to the public.
There's a lot going on at the various sims. There are the dance and music parties with DJs. There's getting pictures with Santa. There's browsing the scenery. There are the auctions. There's the ball near the end of the Expo, and there's lots of shopping.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Christmas%20Expo/145/141/24
Press Release December 2023 HFOT Bennefit
Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the December 2023 benefit for the Veterans Support Organization Home For Our Troops at Veteran’s Isle .
Frets Nirvana states: “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 370 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR EXTREMELY INJURED VETERANS.”
Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle. The December 6, 2023 concert is scheduled from 4-8 pm PST. Featured artists will be DJ Zack Friller and performers Agatha Martin, Camme Carver, Marqs Desade and Acoustic Energy.
Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life. To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Cartoon of The Day: Nice List Surprise
Saturday, December 2, 2023
SL Video: "Scrooge - A SL Christmas Carol - Part Two"
Friday, December 1, 2023
Upcoming Premium Linden Homes Announced, Sneak Peek at Christmas Expo on Dec. 7
Earlier today, it was announced in the Second Life forums there will be a new theme of Linden Homes available in the future. And for those wanting a speak peak, there will be sample homes available for viewing at the Christmas Expo.
Get ready for a magical moment this holiday season as we unveil the theme for the next wave of Linden Homes at the Christmas Expo event! As with our last theme, Ranch, this theme will be available exclusively to Premium Plus users.
The Christmas "Shop And Hop" Starts Today
Internet Trouble
This Saturday at The Science Circle
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Announcement - THE DICKENS PROJECT: The 2023 Edition, Coming Soon
In a nutshell, The Dickens Project is:a themed experience featuring Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and the world of the story:
~ Two scenic regions to explore and enjoy.
~ Live music, DJ sets, spoken word, dance events and performances.
~ Dozens of performers, presenters.
~ Both Invitational and Open Art Shows
~ Educational and interpretive content featuring different aspects of Victorian life.
~ Horse rambler tour, a hot air balloon ride, and more entertainments.
Learn more at www.seanchailibrary.com
https://irelandslstory.blogspot.com/p/the-dickens-project-sl.html
NOTE: this landmark will not work until December 7th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Dickens%20Project/129/128/1401
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Avatar Release Party at Avagora Mall
Announcement: Bay City's Annual Tree Lighting 2023
A HOLIDAY TRADITION: BAY CITY’S TREE LIGHTING, CONCERT, AND FUNDRAISER
Annual event Returns on 3rd of December
BAY CITY, SL (11 November, 2023) - The Bay City Alliance will once again host its annual Tree Lighting event on Sunday, 3rd December 2021 from 1-4 pm SLT at the Bay City Fairgrounds, in North Channel ( http://slurl.com/secondlife/North%20Channel/128/128/24/). The event will feature DJ GoSpeed of KONA Stream and live performances by Wolfie Starfire and Essence Bilasimo. There will be much mirth to be had, as well as ice-skating, dancing, refreshments and a whole lot of fun for all!
As part of the event, a silent auction supporting Child's Play Charity (www.childsplaycharity.org) will be held. At our 2022 event, we raised L$151576, and intend to break that in 2023.
As of this date, several creators, artists, and brand have offered items for the auction, including Madpea, the Genus Project:, Javatar Mocha, Buzzbox Munro, Junk Food, Cica Ghost, Shippe & Saille, Plato Novo, Caly Applewhyte, ChristiSart, Dutch Mainsail, and Vicious Hollow.
Second Life® creators and artists who wish to participate by providing fun, interesting, unique, or other transferrable items (or a no-copy object that the auction winner can give to you to redeem their prize, if the item(s) have to be no transfer) may contact ThomasHooker Resident to participate.
Auction will end at the conclusion of the event. All proceeds from the silent auction and from donation bins at the venue will go to Child's Play Charity. Child's Play is a 501c3 non profit organization offers online communities such as ours an opportunity to help seriously ill children around the globe during their hospital stays with the purchase of games and gaming equipment.
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 group for Residents of Bay City.
For more information, or to participate in the event, please contact Marianne McCann.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, and Furry Fashion Lounge
Club Cutlass: Green and White, Red and White, Yellow and Orange
Happy Vixen: DJ Maliit, DJ Arooo, DJ Char, DJ Snowy, DJ Mattie, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Leather and/or Latex
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: DJ Snowy
Xanadu: DJ Jesse
Furry Fashion Lounge: Sexy, Wings, Spots and Stripes, Katurday CAYA, Blue
Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'
The Newser Bellisseria Satellite Office Opening Party
Since it first appeared on the map several years ago, the continent of Bellisseria has been the source of many news stories. Finally, it's been decided to set up a small satellite office there. This Saturday, we're throwing a party to celebrate it's official opening. And the party is open to all residents and visitors, and of course the Lindens and Moles.
The party is at Saturday December 2 at 1PM SL time. DJ Charlee will be playing the music. Be there or miss out on the great tunes, as well as the free food and coffee.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wallingford/128/40/32
Do YOU Have A Story?
On occasion, Second Life Newser will print an article or picture submitted to us by one of you, the readers.
Have you seen a particularly well-detailed sim? Went to a great event? Found yourself in a hilarious "only in SL" predicament? We're very interested in what you the readers have to say. Send us a story or funny picture, and if we like it, we'll post it as a Reader Submitted. For pictures, jpg format is preferred.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Letter To The Editor, And Response: The Borrower
Read more in People.
Sim Total Number Growth, Slight Decline In Private Estates, Continues
As most residents know, some sims are outright owned by Linden Lab while the majority are run by private residents. At the start of the year, January 1, 2023, there were 18,370 private sims and 9289 Linden-owned sims. By July 2, the number of private sims had dipped to 18,330 and the number of Linden owned once had rose to 9360. As of the last report in November 19, the number of Linden run sims had once again risen, to 9542. But once again, the amount of private sims dropped slightly, to 18,193.
Black Friday
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Cartoon of The Day: Shell Yeah
Saturday, November 25, 2023
SL Video: "Scrooge - A SL Christmas Carol - Part One"
Friday, November 24, 2023
Linden Lab Spotlight on Nature Collective
At its core, The Nature Collective is a group, or a collective if you will, of nature-based sims and locations in Second Life – but we are so much more than that. We encourage exploration of our member locations through our various group events. Many of our locations are focused on real environmental issues and are working to educate people and make an impact. Whether we are nature creators, nature explorers, or both, we care about nature in all its forms and are doing what we can to make a difference and help people connect with nature both in Second Life and in our day-to-day lives.
I feel like The Nature Collective has helped inspire people to create more nature spaces in SL. People get excited about creating and sharing their spaces. It’s also helped people connect. Our little community now has over 2100 members and is continually growing. TNC offers group events aimed at getting people out exploring in SL while meeting new people. We’ve seen friendships blossom over common interests in nature. It’s been truly heartwarming to see our little group into this beautiful community.
Rez Zones For Boats in Bellisseria
SSPRum Tug (106,74,26)
Treeowatoor (33,28,26)
Bridle Path (208,38,26)
Itsa Fluke (124,162,26)
BelliHub (167,168,26)
Pegleg Channel (193,114,26)
Merrymount (33,54,26)
Salmon Eddy (154,129,26)
Eyrie (131,227,26)
Oukranos (126,124,26)
Port Cullis (124,129,26)
Baxby Gulf (255,53,26)
[11:58] Abnor Mole: Coral Waters (132,93,26)
Norse Auk (151,93,26)
Whiskey Bay (171,22,26) - next to Fairgrounds
Light of Aurelia (194,125,26)
Sunrise Pines (227,156,26)
Maiden Rock (81,170,26)
[12:01] Abnor Mole: Rez zones for large boats
Checking one out, I found one happened to be right over the water, and I fell in. So be prepared for a possible bath on heading over. Other residents reccomended slightly different locations, such as Freddie Harrington (Freddie Venus) "We just rezzed a big yacht here also SSPRum Tug (106,87,22)."
Do YOU Have A Story?
On occasion, Second Life Newser will print an article or picture submitted to us by one of you, the readers.
Have you seen a particularly well-detailed sim? Went to a great event? Found yourself in a hilarious "only in SL" predicament? We're very interested in what you the readers have to say. Send us a story or funny picture, and if we like it, we'll post it as a Reader Submitted. For pictures, jpg format is preferred.
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SL-Newser reserves the right to post in the appropriate section, edit, and to investigate any names used in submitted stories (please ask permission before using anyone's name or picture that's clearly someone or use an alias for them).
This Saturday at The Science Circle
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Cartoon of The Day: Possessed Game Board
The Thanksgiving Parade And Some Xmas Shopping Places
Angels Beach Land Rentals
We offer places with friendly and interesting neighbors. Some places have a tropical island look, others more temperate. Some of the sims have access to enough water to boat around in. And there are plans later on for an open water sim for even more water activities. The sims are home to a number of quality clubs, such as Cutlass, Zero Gravity, Xanadu, the BBBC, and the Happy Vixen Beach Club. In one sim alone there are two quality clubs that work together so there is no lag from them. There are also some small shopping areas available.
The sims range from Mature to Adult, but the purpose of the adult rating is for a relaxed atmosphere in which couples can relax. The places do not allow for harassment, and while there are vendors that cater to mature tastes they are discreet about it. Spaces available range from small plots to a full homestead that will rent out for only $30,000L's per month. Most of the sims break the parcels down into 512 Sqm parcels and and most have a sliding rent scale, so the more you rent the cheaper it gets. Our prices are VERY competitive here in Second Life.
To learn more, please contact Nydia Tungsten, Brandi Streusel, Jasmine Dawn (Jasmine Knickers), or Matoazma Kazyanenko.
"We pride ourselves on on not just renting land but renting our customers the land you want. We listen to what you tell us on what you are looking for."
Laura X Is Out
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, and Furry Fashion Lounge
Club Cutlass: TBA, TBA, TBA
Happy Vixen: DJ Maliit, DJ Arooo, DJ Char, DJ Snowy, DJ Mattie, DJ Squeaks, DJ Khyra
Club Zero Gravity: Leather and/or Latex
Bouncing Bunny Beach Club: DJ Snowy
Xanadu: DJ Jesse
Furry Fashion Lounge: Pajama Party, Hooves and Horns, All That Glitters/Sparkles, Katurday CAYA, Fall Colours
Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'
DJ Franny Dean’s Thanksgiving Parade Returns
Mieville's Frendsgiving
Last week on Wednesday November 15, the Mieville community had a Thanksgiving-themed event: Frendsgiving. "We will have plenty of food, good conversation, board games, and even a few picnic blankets in case anyone needs to lie down and take a nap. AND you may certainly drop by both sessions, or even stay all day long! All are welcome - hope to see you there!"
Monday, November 20, 2023
WelcomeHub Cinema Shows Fantasy Faire Inspired Show by Saffia Widdershins
Calling all Second Life film buffs and machinima mavens! Get ready to be enthralled by the cinematic magic of "Harland Quinn and the Omega Hex Ep 1," directed by the talented Saffia Widdershins.
Join us on Wednesday, November 15th, at 12pm PT at the Second Life Cinema for this exciting movie screening. Immerse yourself in the world of Harland Quinn, where fantasy and adventure intertwine, leaving you at the edge of your seat. The screening concludes with an exclusive promotional commentary on the Fantasy Faire in Second Life, offering a glimpse into another spectacular event within our virtual world.
I dropped in a little late, but the video started from the start for those just walking in. Saffia was there, as well as Strawberry Linden. It started off with a reporter asking one of the Fairelands officials about a supposed major threat called the Omega Hex, and the official playing down the threat as overblown. The scene then changes to a man going about a town in a desert in native garb who "ended up here because of a good run of bad choices" as he says to himself in his narration, and instead of magic would rather rely on his pistol. While going about, he's approached by an old adversary who offers a certain proposal.Sunweaver Christmas Sneak Peek
Press Release: 2023 Christmas Expo
Christmas Around The World
The 13th Annual Second Life Christmas Expo Opens December 1st
Second Life’s Premier Christmas shopping and entertainment event, the Second Life Christmas Expo, returns for the thirteenth year, bringing more than 125 merchants, Breedables, Auctions and Raffles, Special Events and more than 150 hours of entertainment at 2 venues. The event, which benefits the mission of the American Cancer Society to End Pediatric Cancers, covers 11 regions each, of which represents the holiday tradition of a different country. Its “Christmas Around TheWorld” from December 1st through the 10th and also features the Lights Of Hope home decoration competition, will conclude as always with the Annual Holidays of Hope Gala Ball and the incredible Christmas Expo Live Auction!
Linden Lab returns to the Expo once again with special events, valuable auction and raffle prizes (including memberships and regions), Photo Ops and one of kind collectibles, including a Santa Patch Linden bear.
BUT WAIT! STOP THE PRESSES! This Year the Expo is proud to introduce the newest and hottest Linden collectible ever! The Boopie! A Boopie is not just your av-er-age bear Boo-Boo! Boopies come in special packaging, which itself is expected to become a treasured collectible. They feature sounds, effects and for the Expo the Lindens have created a very special One of a Kind Boopie Penguin which will only be available in Expo Vendors during the event.
In addition to the Boopies you can also join Santa Patch and the Mole-Elves for a special photo opportunity, bid on special Linden Packages and vote for your favorite Holiday Decorated Linden Homes at the Linden Lights of Hope! Be sure to mark your calendar for the 1st Linden & Mole Neighborhood Christmas Party on Wednesday December 6 from 1 to 3 pm on the Linden Lights Of Hope region featuring T1Radio’s award winning host Trader Whiplash.
Holiday entertainment has always been a hallmark of the Expo and 2023 will not disappoint! The Holly Jolly CafĂ© make sits annual return with 10 days of live entertainment featuring nearly 100 of Second Life’s most talented and popular singers and musicians. If you prefer the club scene, we have that too! The Electric Reindeer DJ Dance Club makes its Expo debut, offering nightly dancing to some of the best spinners on the grid!
Still want more? There’s Sleigh Rides, a Christmas Tree Lot, a Snowman Competition and of course, photos with Santa and Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus.
The Christmas Expo supports the American Cancer Society and all proceeds are dedicated to Giving The Gift of Hope to children with cancer. Find out more at SLChristmas Expo.com
The American Cancer Society is the world’s leader in the fight against cancer, with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. If you or someone you know has questions about cancer, a cancer diagnosis, prevention and screening guideline visit the Society website at cancer.org or call 800-227-2345. Need support in world visit the American Cancer Society region, where you will find caregiver and survivor support and a direct chat link to an ACS Cancer Information specialist.





































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