Message In A Bottle

I received the following information about a cool SL10b project that we can be a part of. 

Help Wish SL a Happy Tenth Birthday!

 

"Second Life is about to celebrate its tenth birthday and SL artist, Dizzy Banjo, is offering residents the chance to wish our lovely virtual world a very special birthday message.

 

Dizzy Banjo has been creating art and sound installations in SL for many years, and 5 years ago he created the ‘Message in a Bottle’ installation using the pre-recorded voices of SL residents.

 

This year, he needs the help of the SL community again to make a similar project. 

You can record your message anonymously and it is very simple to do! 

Please read on for more information.

WHAT WAS THIS MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE THING?

 

5 Years ago, along with Lillie Yifu, I made the Message in a Bottle exhibit at Second Life's 5th Birthday event. It featured voice contributions from hundreds of Second Life users.

 

Check out this video of it: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Pz6M9p_Og

 

It was a treasured project - featured on the Linden Lab home page for some time after the event. Some residents and Lindens even told me it made them cry!

 

SO WHAT NOW?    

It’s now SL10B ( wow where did those 5 years go .. ) and I have been given some space at the celebrations to do a new exhibit.

 

This one is going to be different - it’s not going to be a bottle - it’s going to use an exciting new trick which I'm sure you will like!

 

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE? 

1. Record 10 seconds or less of your voice (using any software or app you like - suggestions below)

 

2. Answer the question - "What does Second Life mean to you in 2013?”

 

3. Email me the recording (or a link to it) with your avatar name to:

dizzysbottle@gmail.com

 

4. PLEASE send your message no later than Sunday June 9th.

 

If you send a link to soundcloud or something please make sure it’s downloadable!

 

*Suggestions for recording software :

Audacity for Windows, Mac or Linux

Soundcloud mobile apps

Voice memos app for iPhone

 

If you use a voicemorph then give me an IM ( Dizzy Banjo ) and we can work out a way to record you!

 

Hope to hear some great contributions soon!

 

Dizzy Banjo"

 

http://dizzybanjo.wordpress.com/

 

SL10B Bear

SL10B Bear a video by Kara Trapdoor on Flickr.

Visit here for your free SL10b bear: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/SL10B-Bear-Avatar/4944841

Ok, I added the tutu skirt. 

Shopkeeper Linden's SL Marketplace offers this free bear along with other SL10b freebies.  The site states:
"The past ten years have seen Bears play an important part of the Second Life experience. To pay homage and celebrate the history of this noble animal, we have created a limited edition SL10B Bear avatar that comes ready to have a good time!\

**Materials**
This item is one of a handful of items using the new Materials feature. This feature allows more detailed surface texturing and reflection without increasing the overall render cost of using the item inworld. Your object will work without the Materials Viewer, but will be even more amazing with a Viewer that supports this feature. To learn more about Materials, and get the Beta Viewer, please see http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Featured-News/Materials-Beta-Viewer-Launches/ba-p/2030021.

** SL10B **
SL10B is here! SL10B is the 10th anniversary (or birthday) of Second Life. We are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of community and creativity and have generated this special content to help out! Many of our items are unlimited, so grab these on the Marketplace or inworld starting June 16, 2013 at the SL10B regions. Some of our items are very special and only available inworld at the SL10B regions--and only in limited quantities. Keep checking back, because we’ll be adding new items through the end of June 2013! If you’d like to learn more about what else is happening to help celebrate SL10B, please see the Featured News blog post about SL10B (http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Featured-News/Celebrate-a-Decade-of-Second-Life/ba-p/2033461)."

So Keep an eye open for the fun products then visit SL10B starting June 16th!

Avatars ease voices for schizophrenia patients-BBC News Health

"Avatars ease voices for schizophrenia patients"...... interesting idea.  I found this BBC News Health post from May 29th and 30th of this year and found it worth a review.  I've also occasionally wondered what the whole idea of alts might do for persons with disassociative or multiple personality disorder, since I had an acquaintance in SL who claimed the use of alts seemed to calm and control this mental health condition for them.  Maybe I should google that too. Anyway, here is a little more from the post then go read for yourself if you are interested.
   
"The trial, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, focused on patients who had not responded to medication.

Using customised computer software, the patients created avatars to match the voices they had been hearing.

After up to six therapy sessions most patients said their voice had improved. Three said it had stopped entirely.

The study was led by psychiatrist emeritus professor Julian Leff, who spoke to patients through their on-screen avatars in therapy sessions. Gradually he coached patients to stand up to their voices........"
See more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22691718
 and here for more case study and treatment information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22720248

The Drax Files: World Makers [ Episode 7: Rod Humble]

Visit Draxtor's Youtube stream here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwNCU3RGruE

I've been meaning to blog Draxtor's videos for quite a while now but was having some problems with getting them (my own included) from Youtube to my blog here, but recently that seems to be working better.  Draxtor Despres used to do a lot of documentary type videos, last year he did well with stories of his plush buddy Flufee, and this years he's focusing on "The Drax Files, World Makers", which showcases high profile builders, sims, or other important people in SL, making fun documentaries that usually include RL and SL video of the "star".  I like this combination between quality information and fun, which seems like a mix of his past projects the documentaries and the Flufee videos.

People that know me, know I enjoy making a machinima  now and again, and often it is to showcase a sim, event or something in SL for others to see and enjoy.  Draxtor has gone above and beyond this concept.  It's great! Take a look at his most recent interview with Rod Humble.  I think this series is his best yet. 

Explore Second Life

Some fun explores again.

Small Town Green: Cute nature, relax, and photo type place here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Small%20town%20Green/242/207/21

Tharki Land, Plan B, by Lelu Anatine: This is another beautiful nature area that does both forest and beach areas very well.  There are great hang outs at a camp site, outdoor movie area, beach and forest buildings and plenty of sounds making for a cute explore, photo ops, and relaxing area:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tharki%20Land/128/128/17

Almost Wonderland, Dark Alice in Thandi: A glowy magical fantasy world making for an exciting explore and photos.  Follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole or take the magic doors to shops and hunts. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mandi%20Isle/128/128/25

The Last Stop, owned by Storm Septimus, The Last Stop is set in a nuclear wasteland, with traces of former life scattered about. A friendly community with music and art at its core is to be found amongst the ruins. Plus I found this quirky elephant tied up out in the water for my pic.  Also home to club Re:Noize. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Trent%20Bridge/128/128/23

LICK My Dress

(Kara, Kate, & Jack-photo by Jack)

So, I have this friend, Katherine Starfall, who has this amazing avatar, who I keep repeatedly asking where she got her skin, since it's so smoking hot.  I ask, she tells me, I get busy and promptly forget what she has told me, then the next time I see her I ask again, and so on.  This has been going on for months now and I have yet to make it to the skin store to look around.  Today she asked if I wanted to have a look at her new dress that our friend Jack Parkin, owner or "Lick" products, (mostly clothes) etc., made for her.  I said sure and when I took the tp she and Jack were standing there, Kate in her, "NO, Kara, you can't have my (smoking hot) skin" dress. Hilarious.  Of course we all know that what makes an avatar "look" is a combination of skin and shape, so her "look" is safe, but that skin may not be as I'm about to head over to the skin store and have a look.  As for Jack, he also does amazing photography.  You can see more of his store products on marketplace here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/142086

48 hr. Zombie Invasion at MadPea: Who Ya Gonna Call?

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MadPea%20Base/128/128/35

After 7 months the MadPea Carneval is closing with a zombie invasion, 48 hours of music and entertainment and  raffles.
June 1st

12pm - DJ JJ Mac

2pm - DJ Kiteki

4pm - DJ Bobbi B

 

Visit the MadPea web site for lots of fun info. here: http://madpea.blogspot.com/













Madpea announced the title of their next game that will be coming out later this Summer. It's called UNIA and all that has been said about it is that "We stop looking for monsters under the bed when we realize they are inside us." Rumors are this latest adventure will be adult rated!
Unia Teaser Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x3T9OJU3V0

(I called in my friend Bel to help fend off the zombies and she showed up decked out in her "Danger Zombies Run!" shirt and awesome chain guns)
 

Along with the high quality products on raffle are some incredible one of a kind items that have been created just for this event along with some special Madpea products from past games such as the Hellracer, Madpea Library, and Silent Peacock Hotel that are not currently for sale.  Be sure to run over for you last looks, some fun, and zombie hunting!