Fantasy Gacha Carnival Oct 1-31st

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Acerbus%20Silva/128/128/24

Official blog site here:http://fantasygacha.wix.com/carnival#!gallery/c1c1m

The Fantasy Gotcha event is now open and I'm very impressed with the quality of the products at such inexpensive prices.  One of the first things I grabbed right inside the door was a wearable ladybug (ok a couple) that Bryn oh made.  There are a couple of special ones and the sign says each has moving gears and a machinima on it you can see if you click it. I went from there on around wanting to get everything ... until I crashed.  The place is great, and it's pretty full right now as it just opened.  Visit from October 1-31st. "Welcome to the greatest show not on earth, Fantasy Gotcha Carnival."

Tossing Around the TOS

The new TOS has been tossed around all over the grid and blogs lately, and for good reason..... 

"2.3 You grant Linden Lab certain licenses to your User Content.
[..]you agree to grant to Linden Lab, the non-exclusive, unrestricted, unconditional, unlimited, worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, and cost-free right and license to use, copy, record, distribute, reproduce, disclose, sell, re-sell, sublicense (through multiple levels), modify, display, publicly perform, transmit, publish, broadcast, translate, make derivative works of, and otherwise exploit in any manner whatsoever, all or any portion of your User Content (and derivative works thereof), for any purpose whatsoever in all formats, on or through any media, software, formula, or medium now known or hereafter developed, and with any technology or devices now known or hereafter developed, and to advertise, market, and promote the same. You agree that the license includes the right to copy, analyze and use any of your Content as Linden Lab may deem necessary or desirable for purposes of debugging, testing, or providing support or development services in connection with the Service and future improvements to the Service.[..]."

So much for MY pictures, MY machinima, even MY table... and so much for YOUR amazing builds, clothes, animations ... any product. .... read more here: http://cityofnidus.blogspot.se/2013/09/your-world-your-imagination.html

But not to be an alarmist, I'm just sitting here trying to absorb it all and ponder how it "could" affect me at some point.  I'm not sure.  But for others it could be a bigger issue.  Just a thought.

Nitroglobus Gallery October Exhibit Features Cold Frog and CaTcHaFIRe in Madness Fantastique

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Costa%20Blanco/128/128/18
                                              MADNESS FANTASTIQUE

(Cold Frog, and CaTcHaFIRe pose with me in their pumpkin heads)


























Nitrogolbus Gallery, (Dido Haas and Nirto Fireguard) has another great exhibit this October, featuring the works of Cold Frog and CaTcHaFIRe.

Their October exhibit has a lot of reptilian, doll, fantasy fun feel to it. I dropped in and Dido and Nitro were on the swing in the exhibit while many of the regular SL art patrons kept dropping in for a first look.  Nitro worked his magic again with this watery set that include a full menu high dive board and swing set, a couple of boats, fish underwater etc to also enjoy while experiencing the exhibit.  Enjoy another pleasurable gallery exhibit by this pair who always seem to find great artists and create wonderful environments in which to showcase them. 

Rock Your Rack Sept. 26-Oct 1

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lucky%20Island/128/128/15

Rock Your Rack... Models giving back fundraiser for a good cause, cancer awareness and research.  The event features exclusive Items from 31 designers with 100% of those sales going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  I happened in to the event when Noma Falta was singing and the MGB models where strutting their stuff on the runway with a huge crowd that maintained around 70 avs.  The sim is loaded with great merchandise, fun music and dancing and shows.  Check it all out for a good cause. For all the details visit the official web site here: http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

 

Whole-Brain Health Fair Day Today!

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/128/128/23

This place looks pretty amazing with lots to explore and learn and today they have a lineup of events you won't want to miss. Check it out! 

The press release info states:

"WHOLE-BRAIN HEALTH FAIR DAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

    Six full hours of performances, workshops, classes and dance designed to holistically stimulate mind, body and spirit! Come be edified, entertained, engaged and expanded.
    Watch for future WBH Fair Days held monthly on a Saturday or Sunday.
    Join Whole-Brain Health group or our Subscriber kiosk at the Entrance for up-to-date information and valuable resources, or contact Lissena
                            *** PROGRAM***

SESSION 1 - Campbell's Hero Walk in Living Color
Time: 12:00pm SLT
Presenter: Ludo Merit
Host: Francisco Koolhoven
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/52/53/652
Description:
"We are all heroes. Every hero is needed." That is the motto of Heroes of Prism who incorporate Campbell's Hero Journey in their lives. Come learn about The Hero Walk, an interactive art display that assigns a color and a painting to each of the twelve steps of the hero journey. Prime Maven Ludo Merit engages participants with humor, open discussion, and a flair for role-play.
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SESSION 2 - ChangHigh Sisters Fireshow
Host: Francisco Koolhoven
Time: 1:00pm SLT
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/92/113/23
Description:
Firedancing in rotating trapezes, high-wire dance, rolling dance ball and elephant firedance, all decorated with the best effects in SL. "True to The Light, Life and Love of which you are and take part in."
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SESSION 3 - Simply Impossible - Free-energy Machines Demonstration
Presenter: Tooyaa (Thuja Hynes)
Time: 2:00pm SLT
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/94/54/23
Description:
Learn the fundamentals of building and using script-less animated machines in Second Life, including the first and only Free-energy Carousel, the Perpetual Garden Swing, the Free-energy Ceiling Fan, and the Script-less See-Saw.
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SESSION 4 - Physical Exercises at Your Computer in SL
Presenter: Wisdomseeker (Lissena)
Host: Tooyaa (Thuja Hynes)
Time: 3:00pm SLT
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/89/228/23
Description:
You can exercise in Second Life - really as well as virtually - once you learn a few simple secrets.
Sitting at your computer can be dangerous for your body and brain health. But there are ways to combat this, even if you spend a lot of time at a desk.
Wisdomseeker will present a special exercise program developed by Virtual Ability's Gentle Heron especially for the time you spend in SL.
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SESSION 5 - Increase Your Inner Harmony through Music and More
Presenter: Regis Roubodoo
Host: Tooyaa (Thuja Hynes)
Time: 4:00pm
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/84/131/653
Description:
Experience the integrative benefits of combining visual stimulation (youTube video), movement, musical beat, and lyrical expression. Share what the song stirs inside of us and how its meaning supports our life's relationships and purpose.
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SESSION 6 - Salsa Dancing Social Hour
Host: Tooyaa (Thuja Hynes)
Duration: 1 hours
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon/44/223/23
Description:
Get loose, socialize and enjoy as we wrap up Fair Day with sensual and stimulating salsa dance. Casual attire."

Designers United 5 and Surreal Designs

Moving texture dress-That Secret Store at Designers United: Surreal theme a video by Kara 2 on Flickr.

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Clove/128/128/27

 Designers United 5 is open now until 10-04.  There are tons of cool clothes and accessories in the "surreal" theme.  I was digging the moving textured dress by "The Secret Store.  I took a short video to show it then realized it actually shows up better without atmospheric shaders on which is the way most people run around.  So I'm not doing it justice, but you get the idea.
 

My UWA Prize!

UWA Package, a photo by Kara 2 on Flickr.

I received my prize package from UWA a while back and wanted to blog it since it was a very nice little package that came in my RL mail.  This was part of my winnings along with the cash Lindens for the Reflections Art contest.

The letter says:
"Dear Kara

Congratulations: REFLECTIONS:UWA Centenary Art & Film Challenges 2013

This is to congratulate you on being a Grand Prize winner and to thank you for the part you played in making the UWA 'REFLECTIONS' Centenary 3D Art Challenges & Film Challenges the successes they were.

It goes a long way towards helping to break down the barriers in recognizing the value of virtual environments within an educational setting.

Just a little token of appreciation for you in the form of some literature very dear to the University of Western Australia.

It has been a real pleasure working with you throughout the course of the challenge.

yours sincerely,

Jay Jay Jegathesan
Manager, School of Physics & Founder of UWA 3D Virtual Presence"

Pretty darn cool!  Thank you Jay Jay and UWA!