Midweek Open Forum: Wanton Self-Promotion Wednesday!

Here's an open forum to say anything about Second Life -- as long it's about yourself and your projects, and why we should know about them. Please include relevant URLs and SLurls!

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[Sioban McMahon]

Now through Halloween, the West of Ireland is celebrating Samhain with great music, wonderful storytelling, and a hunt for more than 80 gift filled pumpkins throughout the sims.

We also have an auction going on on the deck at Nancy Blake's Pub. Seven items are now open for bid: two one of a kind outfits from AliciaKay Kilara of Touch of Ireland, three complete sets of jewelry by Eolande Elvehjem of Accessories by Eolande, and two works of art by Riali Sandalwood not available elsewhere in SL.

All proceeds from the auction and 100% of donations go to Project Children (projectchildren.org), an organization that reaches out to kids in Northern Ireland who have been affected by violence and poverty.

One last plug: Tonight, Wednesday, Tone Uriza and Avatar Quinzet will be playing the best blues you'll hear anywhere at Nancy Blake's Pub starting at 6pm. Caledonia Skytower will be at the West of Ireland Library at 7pm slt reading the works of Edward Gorey.

I hope to see you there.

[Loki]

I finished My work on my Burning Life Project. A project at burning Life does not stop once it opens, it continues all through the week. I had lots of Fun and lots of nice feed back from many strangers. It really boosted my confidence and enthusiasm to continue putting up with Linden Lab.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_kx3vY__VY

Next on my calander is New Babbage and the annual Burning Barrel Race this Sunday. Being that it is autumn, New Babbage comes alive with many Role play stories and projects this time of year.

[Thorn Witrial]

HALLOWEEN 2009 hunt starts at The Golden Thorn. Find the skull containing my two gifts (one for men, one for women) and the clue for the next stop in the chain of spooky hunt fun.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rosewood%20Fusion%20Bay/199/50/24

Also, Masks for sale in the same building, made by Bobo Rosselsprung of Bobo's Masquerade. Perfect for your halloween party needs.

[Tymmerie Thorne]

Thanks, Hamlet!

My Halloween party is tonight from 8-10 PM SLT!

It is set in a mad scientist's laboratory.
Alicia Chenaux is DJing.
Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Join us at Sickened Life Labs tonight for the fun: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ghambt/96/56/29

[magggnnus]

OOo-lala, Self-Promotion Wednesday!
well, I'm getting all excited about Cyberfest 2009 Festival coming up in both realities (Nov 20-29) - momentarily I am developing an avatar for a mixed reality performance on Nov 22nd. approaching 900 prims ;D

um .. and anticipating our corporate overlords I have created another writing animation and pencil yesterday. get all your office supplies at Mechatiki folks!
-> http://slurl.com/secondlife/marsco/56/17/240/?u=e43441d6743d470d878ff75d7bdf0fed

[Lalo Telling]

Noob that I am in the SLogosphere, I was given a guest spot at "Pixels and Policy".

http://bit.ly/1fYuuf

[Alicia Chenaux]

Yes, I'm totally DJing Tymmerie's party tonight!

Also, Sophia Harlow and I are going to be doing a weekly web show for Rezzed TV. We start shooting today!

[Pappy Enoch]

I works now for the Alphaville Herald as a Techno-Commie after ol' Prok Neva:

http://foo.secondlifeherald.com/slh/2009/10/a-technocommunist-manifesto.html

And a Undercover Reporter in a Chikkin Suit:

http://foo.secondlifeherald.com/slh/2009/09/linden-lab-chicken-murderer.html

I is still available as this year's "Hottest Male Avatar" if'n Miss Iris Ofeelya don't mind me making all the other SL boys feel rotten about how perfect I are.

[Nisei Oh]

Hi everyboy!
I'm a content creator in Second Life and i make latex costumes and sexy designs (NOD Stores).

I will like to request your vote to fix a silly bug: in Second Life clothes must match perfectly but there is a gap between the shirt and pants layers. You can vote here:

http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-9530

Help designers and costumers to get better quality voting for fixing this bug. Thanks!

[Uccello Poultry]

Thanks, Hamlet!

You still have a few days to see the Isle of Lesbos Haunted House at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isle%20Of%20Lesbos2/128/128/23 Men, women, kids ... well, Everyone ... is invited to the Haunted House at the Isle of Lesbos, a free 5-minute carnival-style ride filled with ghosts, demons, and other frights. At the end of the ride, collect some free plushie gifts! After you exit the ride you'll find some free-to-use bumper cars!

Rated Mature for the "scare" factor or if you wander the shopping mall.

[Christine Svenska]

Thanks Hamlet for the opportunity :)

The Haunting of Fandango starts tonight sometime around midnight SLT or as soon as we get those darn ghosts and spirits to co operate. We are having a hunt that will take you all over Fandango’s public areas. We’ve been told by some of our victims…er early visitors, that our haunted house and graveyard is one of the creepiest they have experienced in SL and we need to have our heads examined…because we like to play with yours! (Not to worry we will give it back) And yes there will be hunt prizes in the haunted house so you HAVE to go in there if you want them…muwah ha ha. Start here http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fandango/203/55/22 and get your Trick or Treat bag. The sim will close to the public tonight for a few hours while we make some final arrangements (yours …muwah ha ha ha) and open sometime around midnight SLT. The hunt will be on until November 5 when we have our Guy Hawkes bonfire.

[Lordfly Digeridoo]

I've relaunched my prefab store lately, along with a blog (http://www.lordfly.com/gridliving). I specialize in unique designs and interesting takes on old ideas. I have over six years of SL building experience, and have designed experiences for the best.

When not making prefabs, I also dabble in amateur machinima. I'm also working on the 1000 avatars project,a long-term art project showcasing the creative possibilities of SL's avatars.

It's all on my blog, including links to my store in-world and my XStreetSL address! :)

If you're looking for professional information, my slightly outdated portfolio is at http://www.lordfly.com/

:)

[Arwyn Quandry]

Thank you, Hamlet!

I'm working with the Artists Voice, a newly formed group aiming to combat content theft, and am the head of the Teen Grid team. My job is to help the TG get out of the slump inflicted upon it by content theft, to find ways to help them combat copybot problems, and to give Main Grid creators knowledge on how to deal with cross-grid thefts.

Right now, I'm looking for someone with legal knowledge on DMCA law and how it would apply to minors, specifically those on the Teen Grid of Second Life. There's a group of teens who steal content from Main Grid creators and distribute it full-perm or resell it as their own work, and I'd like to gain more knowledge on how the creators could deal with this theft. The situation is complicated because the creators can't go over to the teen side and see the stolen items, but I think they should still have the ability to file against those thieves.

Anyone can contact me in-world or through email at Arwynquandry@hotmail.com

[Alidar Moxie]

I am about to debut my new store, Chindogu Happiness Industrial Concern (CHIC) which sells various scripted items from a scuplted ID Lanyard you wear around your neck to Seymour, a Plant that Plurks, Twitters, and Grows according to a genetic code unique to the code it generates at start up.

My store is ready to go in Lithe - http://tinyurl.com/yjjcqpu and you can see my products on line at XStreet - http://tinyurl.com/yf95mjt

Thanks, Alidar Moxie

[Noreen Strehlow]

I would really love it if other educators would take a look at the blog I have for our Second Life teen island. I work with inner city youth who do not have much access to computers outside of school. In doing the work we have done on the island, these students are getting a chance to think about careers they would not have thought about before. Many are talking about doing work in the graphic arts or architecture. They are getting a chance to create with almost limitless materials which is something that rarely happens when even art supplies have to be doled out carefully. Go to http://pesdisland.blogspot.com/ and check out the videos, photostories, and hunt for the kids' blog entries. I am so proud of them. :)

[Debbie Trilling]

Hi & thanks

We've just completed the burning of 'The Man' for BL09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL3jPWxx4zI

Next project is 'Particle Garden 2009' for CARP (Cybernetic Art Research Project). An exhibition of unique particle sculpture

Then the CARP team move full-steam into 'The Wall' re-build in preparation for Xmas/New Year performances and a new machinima of the show.

Should be lots of fun!

[kesseret]

I work on http://metavirtual.us which is a categorized blog aggregator. It's been around for over a year now. Cheap effective advertising and looking to syndicate.

Also look forward to new items being released to my clothing store Hilarious and there's some items at KessKreations that are for sale that benefit ACS.

[Bryony Constantine]

Blue Lotus Okiya is running a Hyaku Monogatari
season until Hallowe'en night.
Spooky and eerie tales by the light of the blue Andon lanterns.
Please IM Bryony Constantine for an LM and/or a invitation to the Blue Lotus Ochaya group.

Polite queries about Blue Lotus Okiya and Ochaya are welcome. :)

[Avalon Birke]

Thanks Hamlet!

Lots of news and updates on Second Life's first sim devoted entirely to mental health support and resources - Wellness Island.

http://www.slwellness.com

[Wizard Gynoid]

I build complex geometric sculptures/objects. You can see some of them at Omni Gallery: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Giradikon/166/71/82

Lately, my SL building has inspired my RL work. This has produced this --> http://www.bathsheba.com/crystal/e8/

I'm currently looking into other ways of reproducing my SL-built objects in RL. This will involve technical solutions more complex than welding and assembling steel.

[Veeyawn Spoonhammer]

Thanks Hamlet.

I'd like to invite everyone to swing by Submerged: an Undersea Gallery of Terrestrial Art. Walk through the reflexive gallery of real life paintings, drawings and photographs. There are currently 4 separate exhibits showing.

See you there? Of course! Thanks!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Trelliana/23/77/15

Vee

[Candy Cerveau]

Thanks for the opportunity, Hamlet!

Ozimals - the next generation of breeding AI animals in Second Life, is preparing for open beta with release shortly after of our much-anticipated first animal, the Bunny. Everything you always wanted in a breedable pet, and nothing you don't! ;)

Visit our preview store at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magic%20of%20Oz/166/108/22 to see them in person and join the subscriber group to keep up to date on the latest information on the release. You can also visit our blog at blog.ozimals.com for information on breeds, pricing and details on the various aspects of the bunnies.

[Ari Blackthorne]

No self promotion for me, but I feel *compelled* to answer Noreen who said:

"I would really love it if other educators would take a look at the blog I have for our Second Life teen island. I work with inner city youth who do not have much access to computers outside of school. In doing the work we have done on the island, these students are getting a chance to think about careers they would not have thought about before."

Now *this* is a story, Hamlet. This is good work (having previously worked for Boys & Girls Clubs myself, I can definitely relate to this effort.)

Congratulations, Noreen. Godspeed and great luck and fortune to you and your efforts.

[Hamlet Au]

I agree, Ari! Great to see so many cool projects in development.