CAMPUS D'ART

A FANGIRL CONFESSES ALL

WE GO BACK TO SCHOOL

VOLUME 3 • ISSUE 6SEPTEMBER 2011

ICONIC LIFESTYLE

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CONTENTS

ICON LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE V.3 ISSUE 6

19 Back to School27 Animal Lovers38 My Couch is Magic49 Duche de Couer59 My Style

Lifestyle Style64 Dark Love with Boudoir71 Mens 2480 Style Icon84 Blog Spot89 Get That Style93 ICONic Beauty

Radar109 The Magical World of Ozimals118 Confessions of a Fangirl123 The State of the SL Economy126 Team Work Makes Dream Work131 Circle of Life

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Art & Entertainment

137 The Smooth Tone of Blues144 Campus d'Art149 Hot House on the Beach155 DJ Top 10

Viewpoint163 Elise: Confidential165 The View from Here167 Noob to Now170 The List

The Cover

Ozimals magical Pufflings and the Bunny that started it all grace our September cover in this gorgeous shot by Julie Hastings.

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ICON

CEO AND PUBLISHERSPOTVIN TIGERPAW & SAHARA MEHRTENS

EDITOR IN CHIEFJORDAN WHITT

CREATIVE DIRECTORKRISE SHEPHERD

STYLE EDITORDAIJA ARIDA

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITORLEXIE JANSMA

STAFF WRITERSAMELIA HARSLEYANNE DAUMIGELISE ENZOJULE LEMONDROPMARVEL MORANIPET KARUSANURA SNOWPAW

BLOGGERSANNE DAUMIGCAMERON ENDERFIELDELISE ENZOJORDAN WHITTSOPHIELLE

PHOTOGRAPHYJULIE HASTINGS GASOLINEALEX SEVERIRICO PLISSKINSHANNONCHARLIZE GOSSIPGIRLSOPHIELLE

CONTRIBUTORSCHASE SINCLAIREJORDAN WHITTRICO PLISSKINSC TRACY

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BY JORDAN W

HITT

"WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER ONE OPENS"

R ' S NOTE

YOU MAY NOTICE A NEW LOOK TO ICON THIS MONTH.

The coolest part of what I do is getting to work with so many

amazing people. I have made so many new friends, bumped

heads countless times with others and been sad when, for

whatever reason, people move on.

It was a huge loss for us when Rhiann Ahn, our Graphic

Director, handed in her notice after being the driving force

behind the magazine for over two years. Without her, we had

a pile of pictures and text.

But when one door closes, another one opens, and we're

delighted to welcome Krise Shepherd to our family. I've been

in awe of Krise for so long now, and finally getting to know

him and work with him - I'm constantly in big gooey fangirl

mode!!!

Change is a good thing, and I am looking forward to a new

era with ICON Lifestyle Magazine. JORDAN IS WEARING...

the Beach Baby Top with Emily Capri Pants from Pink Inc.

Her hair is Moss from Lelutka with Laqroki's Maria 02 and Mandala's Nail Palette 2 Short.

JORDAN WHITT, EDITOR OF ICON MAGAZINE

Back to SchoolWritten by Marvel MoraniPhotos by Rico Plisskin

School’s out forever for many residents, but there are 1175 learning locations in-world for every possible interest. Many destinations are adjuncts of real world educational institutions, but the majority are for age-verified naughty school kids, giving new meaning to the term adult education.

SL extensions of RL institutions include the colorful National University of Singapore, host to student created exhibits. Upon arrival at Indiana State University you’re greeted with a freebie box of ISU T-shirts for your proud student avi to sport. The Early College Second Life Program (ECSLP) at the East Carolina University is packed with new students focused on science, tech and engineering. At the Goethe Institut, you can learn to speak German for free. It’s helpful to sprechen Deutsch since all signage at the Institut is in German but if you have trouble, that’s why google translate was invented.

While the SL extensions of RL organizations are incredible, what’s more inspiring are schools that exist only in-world. Child avis can experience elementary school at places like Blossom Hill Academy Elementary School, a co-

"1175 learning

locations in-world"

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ed school for children aged three to twelve. Tuition is 250L a month and uniform policy is strictly enforced so make sure your tie’s on straight and your shirt properly buttoned. If you or your child have an interest in dance, enroll at the LP Ballet Academy, one of the first in-world ballet schools. Tuition is 150L a month and includes membership to the Cougars Gym.

If you’re looking to learn crucial SL skills like building, scripting and texture creation you have your pick of schools. Popular choices are the Happy Hippo Building School, Caledon Oxbridge University, and the College of Scripting, Music and Science. If you want to strut the catwalk as a top model, do your homework before you sign away your Lindens. There are a plethora of schools and agencies in this competitive market. Since 2007 the Rodeo Drive Modeling Agency and Training Centre has been grooming super-models and guarantees work after graduation. Bel’Lys Academy is a bilingual (French and English) school that offers diplomas and certificates as well as the option to take individual courses of your choice. Perhaps the most well known and reputable Academy is part of GLANCE International. Offering one-on-one classes, students graduate with a professional portfolio and membership in the GLANCE Model Management group.

Want to break into the world of escorts and dancers? At the Liaison Training School (LETS) students begin with the basics of avatar appearance, dancing and emoting then move

to onstage instruction, managing client relationships, how to promote their services. The Sakura Academy is a finishing school for women located in a lush, tropical setting. Students are groomed in appearance, poise and refinement, learning skills that can be applied to working as a courtesan.

For the wild filly in need of a firm hand, take your pick of institutions dedicated to the discipline of disobedient students. “Spanking the Naughty and Humbling the Haughty” is the motto of the Princess Reform School, promising humility, obedience and service from its graduates. At the Cavendish Academy for Girls, young ladies are encouraged to explore

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their own sensual awakening. The Miscreant’s Academy is a co-ed school for difficult students in need of moral training. For those pursuing the Gorean lifestyle, the Village of Caledonia and Slave Academy is a full roleplay sim and slave school for submissives. The Dark Side Clubhouse BDSM Academy is enjoying its fourth year as one of the most popular destinations for the BDSM community. More than just a sex sim, the Academy offers an introduction to the BDSM lifestyle, discreet training for dominants, couples coaching, emoting classes and professional slave training. For those with more esoteric tastes, visit St. Abbot’s School of Deviance, catering to Dolcette Culinary Arts students and Mad Science Majors.

At Lady Jane’s Academy, a beautiful sim built to mimic a traditional English boarding school, Julie Oxidor cultivates strict obedience in her students with a fairness, gentility and a collection of fierce switches and paddles. With 171 students and 210 members, Miss Julie, as she is referred to respectfully by staff and

students, stresses that Lady Jane’s is a place where both students and staff enjoy themselves.

Like a proper boarding school, Lady Jane’s boasts a dormitory for students. “Students may set their home to here,” Miss Julie notes, indicating the large shared room furnished with luxurious beds, each with its own ornate wooden chest at the foot. Shared mealtimes are part of the student’s routine and may be enjoyed on the cobblestone patio adjacent to the dining room.

The rules of the Academy are simple and straightforward. “No sex allowed,” Miss Julie states first. “No brutality, no means no. We do not have male students and our teachers must be here to roleplay, teach and to treat the

students with respect. Subjects are chosen by teachers, some are out of character, regular discussion classes and some are classes with spankings. To gain admission to the school, a student tours the grounds and are given the rules and if they wish to join, they are accepted.”

"The rules of the Academy are

simple and straightforward."

Animal LovWritten and Photographed by San

ICONic Spaces

l Loversy Sanura Snowpaw

I am a huge animal lover in real l i fe, so why would my Second Life be any different? No matter where I 've l ived I 've always had at least one animal. As we always seem to end up wherever the animals are, i t seemed natural to create a space where the animals would look natural, but where we could also si t back and relax.

So come on a tour of my inner domain, where I spend t ime with the ones I love, as well as my furry fr iends.

Starry Night Skydome from Turnip'sCampfire Place Full from Symfurny

Little Pink Dandelions from La'LiciousSidekick Picnic Table from Cheeky Pea

Pinwheel B 01 from NapoliyADA Shabby Chic Birdhouse Textures Pink Roses

Fir Trees from BotanicalsMini Meeroo

Harlow's Summer Days Swing from Awesome BlossomKittyCatS Andes

Cape Cod Dock Chairs,

Latt ice Table and Flower Pail from Awesome BlossomIce Tea Glass from Awesome Blossom

Pinwheel B 01 from NapoliyFir Trees from Botanicals

Kit tyCatS <3 Baby Boy <3

Mackinaw Loveseat, Table and Chair from Cheeky PeaKit tyCatS Bree Sleeping on the ground & Kit tyCatS Tigger Relaxing on the armRizzo Meeroo & Smudge Meeroo

Darling Buds Lawn Chairs from What NextCovered Stool Table from MudhoneyCoffee Cup Plant from Mudhoney

KittyCatS Yul

Giant Rabbit White from HPMDMorrisey Lemon Rocker, Rocker with lamp and Table from Cheeky PeaMilk Barrel from Cheeky PeaAnya Meeroo

WWrriitttteenn bbyy JJoorrddaann WWhhiittttPPhhoottooss bbyy RRiiccoo PPlliisssskkiinn

Ever want to just get away from it all? To find a private place where you can kick back and relax, or just spend some quiet time with your loved one? Blue Pearl Homes has the perfect answer to that problem.

TTHHEE MMAAGGIICC CCOOUUCCHH!!

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Sure it looks like just another normal couch, but you can load it full of fabulous Atmo-Spheres which will take you from the beach to a snowy mountain cabin or a fantasy forest. They are fully finished with everything you could possibly want or need, from animations through to a system to change the lighting and atmosphere from day to night, special effects like stars and fog - everything you could desire to create your own special place for a romantic time. There are even Lovebeds chock full of animations ranging from cuddles through to sexytimes - and you don't have to pay any extra for them!

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Simple to use and with several Atmo-Spheres (sold seperately or in packs) to choose from,

you can have a range of special places in one couch and countless amazing times.

Be sure to demo the couch and don't forget to pick up the incredible Forgotten Cabin for free in store and on Marketplace. Just look up Marian Lean - the super talented lady behind this awesome system. And also check out the super promo deals which will save you big on packs of additional Atmo-Spheres and have fun exploring the amazing worlds in a sphere, and then put them away until you need them again.

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The Duche de CouerWRITTEN BY PET KARU PHOTOS BY SOPHIELLE

er

It's a place where the love of the arts, culture

and history merge. The Duche de Couer offers

all manner of living options, from inner-city

flats, studios, larger apartments through to

villas, chalets, manor houses and maisons in

the countryside. The region is comprised of 10

sims joined together to make a massive

community. Ideal for shopping, romance,

activities, events, quiet nooks and crannies, this

region offers a feast for the eyes, ears and

heart.

The primary language spoken in the duchy is

English, though it is an international

community. Role play may be occurring , but it

is not necessary for you to participate. Role

players will not involve you in anything beyond

courteous discussion. Many individuals dress

for the time period, even though they are not

participating. That is up to you. Nearly all

stores in the duchy sell period items, and

transportation within the duchy is by horse,

carriage/sleigh or rowboat.

Why this time and place? Many western

governments and ideals are based on concepts

that were discussed by some of the greatest

thinkers in England and France in the Age of

Enlightenment. Centers of thought including

L'Académie Francaise, L'Academie Royale des

Sciences and L'Academie Royale de Musique.

These were some of the most important public

institutions that made people begin to question

established thought. Each Academie holding

their own uniqueness to the period when

France was the center of all things new and

challenge.

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This was perhaps an unintended side effect that

people would become educated and begin to

reason about age old myths. The power of the

church and monarchy was questioned during

this time. France was arguably the center of

Enlightenment in the 18th century that had a

direct effect on the government of the United

States, and thereafter many governments of

Europe, including France itself.

The Duchy is not a "court" and does not cater to

"nobles". If you are here to get a title, check

out one of the other historical sims from this

time period. It can be done in the duchy, but it

is a very slow process and you can be assured

that those that have a duchy title really deserve

them!

There is no militia, and any role play rarely

engages in battles or hunts with guns. Any

kind of weapon related event in the duchy is

generally a skilled sport.

While the Duche' de Coeur is a fictitious name

for the area of western France, that is made of

the real life names Provence, Lanquedoc,

Aquitaine, and Poitou and further north,

Normandie and Touraine, and to the far east,

Franca Contea. It is an accurate depiction of a

world of friendship and romance as it might

have been around the Age of Enlightenment.

"We", says Comtesse Baharat Atlas, "prefer to

think of this as a real life environment with real

people who really, but 225 years ago in an

idealistic world where all classes live together in

harmony". For more information about the

sim, contact Duc Bedrich Panacek and

Duchesse SkyeRyder Varriale.

This year The Academies Royal de Musique and

Peinture presented their 1st Annual Music &

Arts Calendar of events from July 29th-31st.

On July 29th it opened with Sheela Nagy's

Labgraal Celtic Group performing at Isla

Pequena - Aquitaine Coeur, Aquitaine Coeur

Sud.

The line up included some of the Musique

Academie's regular performers like Lady

Champagne Rain, Waltkeys Faith, Miles

Eleventhhauer. This year the Academie

welcomed many new artists such as Tukso

Okey, Noma Falta and Nadine Moraini, just to

name a few. Unity Productions was there too,

presenting "A Soaking Worship" in the chapel.

The festival showcased the talent you can

expect during the 2011-2012 season for The

Academie. The Academie Royale de Peinture

will host the grand opening of the Duche de

Coeur's Art Gallery which will feature many of

Second Life's most talented artists such as

Masako and Lady Fae Varriale.

This year's season promises to include

theatrical productions. What you can expect as

the calendar unfolds will be a performance of

Madame Butterfly in their Opera House,

performed by Lady Isabella Rumsford. Unity

Productions is also booked to bring renditions

of "Come Away My Beloved" in October, "The

Creation Story" in December, "Struggles for

Freedom - The Misfits" in February 2012 and

closing performance of "Salome" in May 2012.

All of Unity Productions performances are

original and thought provoking.

Soak up the history and romance of a time

when thought, art and culture came into it's

own by visiting the Duche de Couer and

exploring its stunning sims, or check out some

of the productions that will be coming

throughout the year. It's an experience that will

leave you breathless and longing for days gone

by.

MY STYLE

Name: Chase Sinclaire

What I Do in SL: Photographer and the owner of Paparazzi Studios. I work with SL businesses to create product photos, posters and advertisement pieces. My specialty is doing themed images and pinup photos.

ICON: How would you describe your decorating style?Chase: My decorating style is modern contemporary. I like creating warm open spaces that feel inviting and comfortable. I definitely prefer decorating smaller homes. I find the larger homes don’t scale very well and often times you find yourself in rooms much bigger then they really should be. As a result those spaces tend to feel unbalanced and awkward even when fully furnished.

ICON: Does your style change at all?Chase: Not really. With so many options on the market it’s relatively easy to give a space a fresh look while remaining true to a specific style.

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ICON: Does it reflect your RL style?Chase: Most definitely! I tend to favor neutral wall colors and be bold with my accessories, pillow and throws.

ICON: What was your most extravagant purchase?Chase: My most extravagant purchase has to be my stainless kitchen made by ARIA.

ICON: What is the one store you would call your decorating weakness spot?Chase: That’s a tough one. There are so many talented designers in SL. Lets just say I wouldn’t be surprised if a few of my favorite stores issued me a gold card lol.

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STY LE ED I TOR ' S

PHOTO

BY JORDAN W

HITT

"WE ARE STEPPING INTO FALL AND

IT’S FULL OF YUMMY FASHION"

R ' S NOTE

We are stepping into Fall and it’s FULL of yummy fashion.

Starting with my editor’s picture, I’m seeing tons of floral in

the fall fashion season, which is refreshing from the boring

usual dark, dry colors they try to force feed everyone.

In this month’s Style section we’ve turned up the volume in

men’s fashion. We’re showcasing some of the exclusive

fashions from the recent Mens 24 shows.

Our Style ICON this month is Anne Dakun, an amazing stylist

and photographer. I was excited to see what she came up

with. But we’re not forgetting our new Blogspot with the very

talented Jule Lemondrop and we’re bringing more RL looks

into SL with Get That Style.

If you are a designer and would like to have your designs

featured in our magazine, please contact me in world or via

email, daijaarida@gmail.com

DAIJA IS WEARING...

the Jada Dress from Chantkare, a perfect addition anyone’s wardrobe.

Her ears are Gauged’s Elven Stretched Ears in Sangrio which look great with her Uma hair from Maitreya.

The Buckingham Pearl Necklace from JCNY is a stunning finishing touch for this gorgeous fall look.DAIJA ARIDA, STYLE EDITOR OF ICON MAGAZINE

Dark Love with BoudoirPhotographed by Shannoncharlize GossipgirlModels: Aspen Huntress and Niku Firehawk

On AspenDress - Beautiful DeathHair - Sweet Iris

On NikuOutfit - Lord Rahl from ViGo

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE LOVE. BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE PASSION AND

EMOTION FOUND WITH DARK LOVE. SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE, SO MUCH

FORBIDDEN…

On AspenDress - I Give You My Heart

On NikuShape - Werewolf in Black Fury Male from 1st Act

On AspenDress - El Cabaceo

On NikuJeans - True Legend in Dark Blue Stone Washed Ripped Jeans from Custom iNKZ

MENS 24It was nine days of fabulous fashion filled exclusive shows, parties and entertainment. Mens 24 took our Second Life men beyond jeans and tanks and showed them the world of options the grid has to offer. We were lucky enough to get a private viewing which we're sharing with you.

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Brendan Macarthur is wearing FA Creations

Exclusive

Apollo Call is wearing Gabriel

Stripe Cotton ShirtSagger Denim JeansOrion Belt in BrownLeather Bootie in Brown

Boe Cortes is wearing Razorblade Jacket

Probably Never Heard Of It Shirt

Black Grunge Worn Pants Boxer/No Side Tape

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SC Tracy is wearing O'Hara

Urban Music Man

Apollo Call is wearing House of Europe

Amore

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Brendan Macarthur is wearing Vero Modero

Ibrahim Ruffled Suit

Boe Cortes is wearing Black Swan

Chaos SweaterChaos Pants

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SC Tracy is wearing Verve

Wings

and Kari

The Student BagTriple Strap Watch

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STYLE ICONStyled, Modeled, & Photographed by Anne Dakun

This month I had the pleasure of working with this month’s Style ICON, Anne Dakun. I love her style. It’s

very bohemian and chic. Check out her blog http://suicidecabinet.wordpress.com/

Blouse - Shimmy Shirt in Rusty from So Many StylesJacket - Jacket Leo from Tea TimeSkirt - Ebby in Gray from EmeryLeggings - Knit Leggings in Chocolate from This is a FawnBag R - Leather Hold-all Bag from La Maison KaestnerBag L - Weekender Tote in Brown from House of FoxBoots - City Style Boots in Brown from Les Petits DétailsNecklace 1 - Tribus in Midas Gold from CeresNecklace 2 - Kalea woven necklace in Cinnamon Brown from LaGyoBrooch - Leilani Corsage from LaGyoEarrings - Basic Brown from LemurHair - With in Black 04 from Elikatira

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Blouse - Tucked-in Blouse in Creme Body from Maitreya Shorts - Desert Shorts in Black from Vive 9Tights - Tights Torn from Izzie'sBoots - Boots 001 from AmaamaGlasses - The Wow Sunglasses in Black1 from Shade ThroneNecklace - Feuilles Necklace in Gold from LaGyoBrooch - Sailor Stripes Brooch & Chains from Glow StudioBangles L - Lotus Chain Bracelet in Fall Gold from MandalaBangles R - One Pound Bracelet in Gold Bake from Shade ThroneHair - Wild Nothing in Washed Out from Lamb

STYLE ICON

BLOG SPOTStyled, Modeled and Photographed by Jule Lemondrop

Jule and her date decided to go out since both of them were hungry and needed to eat. But once they were out and about nothing really sounded good, so Jule suggested that they go home and make their own dinner.

Jule´s Outfit

Coat Dressvol from HoneyDress Graz Black from CrazyHeels Oshun Shoes in Black from

PixelfashionEarrings Takayama Earrings in Gold

from MandalaNecklace Jackalope Necklace in Gold

from Fashionably DeadRing ZsaZsa Leo Gold Ring from

Donna FloraBag Yakut Clutch from LoQHair Gwen in Drift from ExileSkin Ania 02 [Nougat] Glow skin

from Laqroki

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Male Model Outfit

Shirt Peacoat Black+ Pleated shirt in Gray from Mr.Poet

Vest Vest in Black from Mr.PoetJacket Peacoat in Black from Mr.PoetPants Black Jeans M2 from KalrauShoes Test Boot from KalrauRing Iron Cross Ring from 19MCHair Boy**04 in Light Brown from DuraSkin Owen in Tan 3 from Belleza

There is nothing like being in the kitchen cooking and getting all sweaty in the kitchen with your date to turn you on.

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It’ll even turn you on enough that after you’re done cooking, you’ll need to eat your dessert from bed.

Jule´s Outfit

Nightdress Day & Night from Crazy ArenaFlip-Flops Flip-Flops from Maitreya GoldEarrings Takayama Earrings in Gold from

MandalaNecklace Jackalope Necklace in Gold from

Fashionably DeadRing ZsaZsa Leo Gold Ring from

Donna FloraHair Evette in Drift from ExileSkin Ania 02 [Nougat] Glow skin

from Laqroki

Male Model Outfit

Shirt BonJour Tank in Blue from NSDPants Chinos in Brown from NSDShoes Boston sandal in straw from

Sleepy EddyRing Iron Cross Ring from 19MCHairs Boy**04 in Light Brown from

DuraSkin Owen in Tan 3 from Belleza Cake: Cut Cake *Mousse Cake-Berry*

from Love Soul

GET

Courtesy to Selectism.com

GET THAT STYLEStyle, Modeled, & Photographed by Gasolinealex Serevi

For this month’s Get that Style, Alex has done a preppy take on fall and I’m in love with it. Both looks are casual, but still funky and chic.

Shirt High Neck Knit Karashi from AraiPants Cuffed Cords in Brown 1 from Doppelganger Inc.Scarf Wooly in Colorchange from BotherBelt Sarrouel Pants Belt from NinikoboyBag Boston Bag from IzumiyaShoes Slip On Black Spiga from Respect!Glasses Glasses SG 81 Advantage I from Role OpticHair Rebel in Mocha from ShagSkin Asia in Kyle from Sorry

Courtesy to Selectism.com

Shirt Parka in Gray from AraiPants Woven Pants in Red from Mr PoetBag Signature 01-C&P-/BucketBag from SeyShoes Slipons from KalninsTattoo Dire from AituiHair Dura-Boy*22 in Dark Brown from DuraSkin Asia in Kyle from Sorry

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Deep in Frank Baum’s magical world of Oz,

Princess Ozma celebrated her birthday. For her

party, Glinda the Good Witch wanted to give

her something special, so she created the

magical Pufflings, a fun, mischievous, and

whimsical bird who until recently lived in the Oz

royal aviary. Now ready to explore the world,

Pufflings are available at Ozimals for you to

own, breed and experience all thanks to

Malkavyn Eldritch and Candy Cerveau, owners

and creators of Ozimals breedable pets.

Known inworld for the breedable bunnies,

Ozimals is one of the most well-recognized

brand names in Second Life and the business

has brought joy, entertainment and excitement

to residents for a few years now. The brain-child

of Candy’s love for animals and Malk’s passion

for creation, the breedable bunnies debuted

mimicking real life breeds, colors and genetic

traits.

“I've always loved caring for animals in real life

and I'd played some games where you care for

pets, but I always felt there could be something

more to games like that,” Candy said. “So I said

to my partner Malkavyn (Malk for short),

‘Wouldn't it be cool if we made a sculpted pet

that had real genetics and textures and made

that into a really interesting game?’ After a

conversation with friends, we decided on

bunnies as our first animal and we went from

there!”

Malk and Candy have found so much joy from

seeing their creations change the lives of SL

residents and it’s a driving force for them to

make more creatures and continue to keep

Ozimals in for the long haul!

“The stories about how Ozimals bunnies have

changed people’s lives for the better make

everything worthwhile for us,” Malk explained.

“We went into this venture loving games and

wanting to provide an entertaining experience

for our customers. The fact that it has become so

much more for some people both humbles us

and fills us with excitement for the future. We

have always believed that games and fun are

an important facet of our existence and can

truly make a difference in a person's quality of

life beyond just momentary entertainment. They

have the potential to be so much more.”

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The Ozimals bunnies have boosted

Malk and Candy’s business

community to more than 10,000

members and supporters in their

subscribe-o group.

“I think people have a special love

for the bunnies that remains

through all the different breedables

that have come and gone over the

past two years and so they remain

very loyal to us. We're incredibly

grateful for that support as well as

the excitement that is building

about our new release!” Candy

said.

Malk agreed saying, “We began

Ozimals under our main avatars.

We have continued to stay in the

community, answering questions,

helping people and even dealing

with the occasional controversy

personally. This is because we truly

believe in our company and what

we do. We continue to develop

new products for the breedable

community, for Second Life and for

the gaming community as a whole,

because we love doing it.”

Ozimals plans to increase its line

with some products that are going

in entirely new directions, with a

level of interaction and

participation like nothing the

community has yet seen! The

Pufflings were the first release in

this direction, but on the drawing

board is the rumored "Strangeling”

which Candy describes as “a pure

imaginary creature, drawing on

many different parts from many

animals to make something

fantastical.”

Challenged by maintaining

originality and keeping updated,

this creative duo has released so

many different colors, types and

special editions of the bunnies,

including releases for charity and

holidays.

“We have dozens of breeds and

colors of bunnies available,”

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Candy said. “Some of the rarest are the

Special Event Elites that are only available

for a limited time around the holiday

seasons like Halloween or Christmas, as

well as the Charity Elites like the Alien

Bunny for Haiti Relief.”

If you haven’t had a chance to walk the

golden streets of the Magical World of

Oz, a sim created with Frank Baum’s

world in mind and designed by Malk,

Candy and sim designer, Saiyge Lotus,

you have got to click your heels and head

to the whimsical world of Ozimals to

explore the creations and imaginations of

Malk and Candy. But be careful, you

might end up adopting a bunny or

bringing home a cute little Puffling in your

pocket!

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CONFESSIONS OF A FANGIRL

WRITTEN BY MARVEL MORANIPHOTOS BY RICO PLISSKIN

Although the universe has thwarted my destiny

to marry Duran Duran’s bass player John

Taylor, it smiled upon me when it brought him

to Second Life.

I was eleven when I realized he

was The One and decided to

save myself for him, a simple

feat considering I was a scrawny,

bespectacled, bucktoothed child.

I eventually outgrew my ugly

duckling looks and discovered

boys my own age but in my

secret heart I would only ever

belong to JT, though he, alas,

belonged to the world. I’m

still the most devoted Duranie

on Earth (yes I know that's the

prerequisite to be a Duranie,

no one loves them more

than you), cherishing such

memories as the time I

threw myself shrieking onto

the hood of their limousine

as they left a local

television station and had

to be plucked off by

security guards, or the weeks spent begging my

friend’s older brother to chaperone us to our

nosebleed seats for the Seven and the Ragged

Tiger tour because we weren’t allowed to go

without adult supervision. Upon arrival at the

venue he informed us that if we screamed even

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once, he would drag us back to the car

immediately. We were the only girls in the

entire stadium not screaming, sitting quietly in

our seats with binoculars while he read a

magazine with cotton balls stuffed in his ears.

Then there is the fond memory of

discovering that a friend had been

systematically stealing pieces of my

vast collection of DD paraphernalia

for a year; a button here, a

wristband there. I had spent every

penny of hard-earned babysitting

money on Duran Duran and

caught her slipping a mail-

ordered magazine from

England into her backpack. I

still have the lock of hair I

ripped out of her head. I

consider it a souvenir of my

devotion.

When I learned that Duran

Duran was building a sim

in-world, I peed my pants

just a little. I would be

able to properly stalk, I

mean meet them, even if

only in pixellated form. I

spent a week putting together an outfit I

thought suitable just in case I happened to see

one of them in-world. It needed to be carelessly

glamorous, like something Nick Rhodes would

wear, yet slightly dangerous, like Simon LeBon’s

leather pants. Fanatically I checked their

website and the

Destination Guide for event

dates, then discovered to my

horror that my weak little

computer couldn't handle the

intense lag of the Duranie

packed venues.

I took to wandering the Duran

Duran universe alone and

forlorn, drifting over Azizi in the

microphone shaped blimp, riding

the sky tram over the snowy

hillside, lurking in the band's

dressing rooms in Khanada. I

flipped disconsolately through the

crates of vinyl in Pop Trash, spun in

the Mammoth Ferris Wheel,

obsessively visited Katy's Kave, sat in

the Love Chapel in Tion planning my

dream wedding to John Taylor. All my

stalking was in vain, never once did I

so much as glimpse a member of the

band. Visiting the sim sprung from

their boundless creativity was as close

as I would ever get. Until Fate

delivered me into the benevolent hands

of the lovely Jordan Whitt.

She generously offered to let me tag along on

Sahara Merten's interview for the July Too Sexy

Magazine with Nick Rhodes. The date and time

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had not yet been confirmed and I lived in a

frenzy of anticipation. I was twelve years old

again, counting down the minutes until the

band stepped into the spotlight, waiting for the

next single to be played on the radio. After

years of fervent worship I would finally meet

with one of the objects of my adoration.

Picture my face when I returned home from a

forced-fun family weekend to discover the

email from Ms. Whitt that read: “Interview

with Nick Rhodes is set for

9 a.m. tomorrow. Hope

you can make it!” The

message was from Friday

evening. I was reading it on

Sunday morning. I had

missed the chance of a

lifetime by twenty-four hours.

I continue to haunt the

fountains of Sahendralite, loiter

around the Lipstick Tower. I love

Duran Duran no less than I did

when I was a twelve years old, but

I am slowly coming to terms with

the fact that I might never marry

John Taylor when I grow up.

The Rise or Fall of the Second Life Economy

Written by Anne Daumig

Value of currency on the decline. Cost of products increasing daily. Business after business closing. Stores barely breaking even. High unemployment. Low consumer spending.

These are all headlines we see in your local newspapers. However, each one of these statements can also be said about Second Life. Have the global economic strains and struggles taken hold of our virtual lives as well? Is our Second Life doomed to follow in the footsteps of our real life?

Recently, I contacted many Second Life business owners – apparel designers, builders, land owners, etc. – to see how the Second Life economy has affected them. The responses I received ranged from minor declines in the bottom line to outright business closings. Sales, once considered extraordinary at most stores are now becoming frequent events. Satellite stores are closing, affecting many of the mall-styled SIMs. Residential and

commercial SIMs have constant vacancies or disappear altogether.

As consumers, we see an item we like, debate its value in comparison to the quality and, I must confess, debate the want vs. need factor. However, do we stop and think about what it takes for the seller to bring their products to the buyer? Do we take into consider the time and talent required to create just a single item? What about the cost of maintaining their stores or marketing their products? We take designers and builders for granted. Yes, we all enjoy receiving a group gift and hunts can be fun, but we also have to remember that these are also businesses that need our purchases to stay alive.

“The attitude of consumedisheartening - most peothe past couple years actufree or close to free, and pay for things.”

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In talking with business owners and consumers, there was a statement made that defines the recent mindset. “The attitude of consumers in general is really disheartening - most people who have joined in the past couple years actually expect things to be free or close to free, and are offended to have to pay for things.” I watch the talk in group chats and am amazed how angry and

disparaging people are of stores who actually hid their hunt items or do not place a ten foot arrow above it

saying ‘here it is’. I have gone to some of my favorite stores and found 20–30 green dots on the map all located in one tiny spot, all huddled around a Lucky Chair.

How many of you have participated in one of the hundreds of hunts in the past years and actually remained in the store, after finding the hunt item, to do a little shopping? Take a look around at products available in those stores. Some of my favorite things were discovered by taking a

few extra minutes to admire the talented designs of those many creative builders.

Has the Second Life economy been harmed by sagging interest or lack of technological advancements? We cannot deny these issues exist. People are reporting a lack of interest in virtual worlds, lack of real life free time and a disappointment in advances in software programming as reasons for leaving Second Life. Linden Labs work as hard as inworld business owners to keep things fresh and progressive. But all in all, it is very difficult to come out with new innovations and unique designs. Content theft is a constant issue to the most talented creators, for they do all the hard work and soon find knock-offs selling a week later at a quarter of their price.

Just like your local grocery, clothing store or automotive dealership, Second Life businesses need your support. If not for the hard work and dedication of those designers and builders, our Second Life would be lifeless.

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Every day it seems that we are hearing about

stores closing, groups downsizing and people

leaving SL. Everyone keeps saying how they

are combating a falling Economy in SL and are

having to deal with the consequences.

However, for one group of SL business owners

and designers, positive thinking, fresh ideas

and the bonds of friendship and teamwork are

bringing them through these tough times and

causing them to overcome.

Aranel Ah, original owner and creator of

*BOOM*, working with Claire Dallin, Ophelia

Demina, Rico Plisskin and Bethany Heart have

created a place where everyone’s business is

connected to each other and as a team they

tackle the hardships that both SL and RL have

to offer.

“I had already been working with Claire and

Ophelia for quite some time. Claire was the

first to come on board,” Aranel said. “We had

worked together for ages so it just seemed

logical to merge. Ophelia came along next. I

had seen her stuff on marketplace and

thought, ‘Hey..I bet we would work well

together,’ and I have to say it was a great

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choice. After a while, we started talking about

all the "closures" happening in SL, the events,

etc. along with Bethany and Rico. We had

discussed how maintaining a business gets

rough, especially when real life issues come

along. We decided that working together

might be a good option for us, since we all

bring something different to the table. It came

easy since none of us seemed obsessed with

having our own "brand" and re-branding the

entire store even came into discussion.”

Planning and talking about this venture started

in the early part of this year, but recently the

team has seen their dreams come to life.

“It took quite some time for things to come to

fruition so I suppose we "really" started working

on it around July,” Aranel explained. “We had

discussed the way the economy was affecting

stores in Second Life as of late. It wasn't pretty.

In an attempt to be proactive, we discussed

starting an event but that idea quickly was

thrown out. We are creators, not planners;

however, if there is a planner out there that

wants to work with us, we are totally open to

that.”

The focus and the drive of this team is really

helping them get through any tough times

that come their way and they are always

working on new and exciting ventures.

“We spend as much time on this as we can,”

Aranel said. “Even if we all aren't working on

something at once, there is always two or

three of us teaming up. We have few new

ideas and promotions that are in the works

but I'd rather keep them a surprise, for now.”

With the positive outlook, focus and drive, we

know we can expect great things from this

team partnership. Aranel says that this dream

team of designers couldn’t have made it this

far without the support the SL community

has shown. And she expresses this sentiment:

“To every *BOOM* customer, every blogger

who ever blogged a *BOOM* product, to the

rest of the team, to the malls who invited us

to be a part of their venue, to the event

coordinators who allowed us to participate

and to everyone in general who in any way

supported us in any way. From the bottom of

my heart, thank you.”

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Circle Of LifeWritten by Anne Daumig

Photos by SC TracyModelled by Harper Beresford

When I first joined Second Life in 2006, Relay

For Life was still in its infancy in this virtual

world. As the years have gone by, Relay For

Life has grown by leaps and bounds through

the hard work and dedication of hundreds of

people.

For those of you not familiar with this

international fundraiser, Relay For Life is an

event designed to celebrate survivorship and

raise money for research and programs for the

American Cancer Society. The American

Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating

cancer as a major health problem. Second Life

expanded this real life event into a 6 month

program. The American Cancer Society’s

motto – The Official Sponsor Of Birthdays.

Each February in Second Life, Relay For Life

launches its annual fund raising drive. We

have all seen the kiosks, purchased the

fashions designed each year, attended concerts

and auctions. And like me, you donated your

Lindens and patted yourself on the back for

your generosity and humanitarian effort, all the

time naive to the true value of this drive. Ten

months ago that all changed for me.

Ten months ago a skin irritation turned into

sleepless nights and loss of appetite. That

suddenly turned into jaundice and a trip to the

doctor where we were rerouted to the

Emergency Room. It was there I learned my 87

year-old mother had Pancreatic Cancer. Life as

we knew it changed.

At my mother’s side I saw her deal with

doctors, tests, daily radiation treatments and

weekly chemo sessions. For three months it

seemed her life was not her own, but belonged

to the medical community. Throughout it all

she was stoic and confident the treatments

would be successful and the cancer would be

surgically removed. When we learned the

cancer not only grew in size but had spread to

other organs, my mother accepted this as her

time.

From the beginning of her journey to the end,

there was an amazing support system available

to cater to my mother’s every need. During the

moments I had to myself I discovered a support

system for my needs in an unlikely place –

Second Life. I discovered a Caregivers group

within Second Life that consisted of people in

the many stages their own personal battles.

One had multiple loved ones touched by

Cancer. Another woman had lost her husband

only two weeks prior and came to the group

not only for support for herself, but to offer her

experiences to those of us just beginning the

journey. Even I, still so new to all that was

controlling my world, could offer help and

guidance to one just beginning the journey.

My eyes were opened for the first time to the

immenseness of Relay For Life in our pixel

world. It is more than a simple five second

transaction that magically transmits to an

unseen charity. More than a pretty dress or

animated chair you buy in a heavily lagged

SIM. It is the hand reaching out when you are

too tired to continue. It is the survivor who

stands tall before you whose life was saved by

modern medicine. It is the person beside you

who believes one person can make a

difference.

What Relay For Life represents is thousands of

hours of hard work organizing and

implementing this mammoth undertaking.

Men and women who survived Cancer, whose

battle still rages on, who cared for a Cancer

patient or lost a loved one to a disease that not

only eats away at your body but can robs you

of your dignity. Even when their own burdens

are heavy, Relay For Life enables them to bring

others comfort.

In 2005, Relay For Life raised $5,000 US

dollars. When last I looked 2011 totals,

donations were over $373,000 US dollars.

Today, Relay For Life means more to me than a

few Lindens or one-of-a-kind fashion designs.

My mother lost her battle on June 3rd, but

mine has just begun. Not only will I fight to

honor my mother’s memory, but to help your

spouses, partners, parents, siblings and friends

live a better life and enjoy many more

birthdays.

Should you cross paths with one of the many

dedicated individuals who make Relay For Life

a first life priority in Second Life, take a

moment to thank them. Take the time to walk

in their shoes and realize their fight will never

end until Cancer is eliminated.

ARTS & ENTERTA INMENT

PHOTO

BY JORDAN W

HITT

"ENJOY YOURSELF FOR A NIGHT OUT"

ENT ED I TOR ' S NOTE

Wow summer has flown by and we are getting ready to head

back to school and roll into Fall. Where has 2011 gone? It

only seems like a month ago that I was recommending taking

an SLacation and here we are now heading back to work. The

wonderful thing about Second Life is that we can take time off

and enjoy our surroundings at any time.

This month we have three more exciting DJs sharing their hot

music, so take in one of their sets and enjoy yourself for a

night out. If you want to really hear music from all over the

world then check out the Scoutlounge where DJs from all over

the world come to spin for Second Life audiences. For those

who love live performances, catch a show with this month's

interview Tone Uriza the "Big Daddy of Blues".

We are happy this month to feature Campus d'Art which is a

hedonistic paradise for any art lover with over 27 galleries

and art exhibits to be found.

LEXIE JANSMA, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR OF ICON MAGAZINE

LEXIE IS ROCKING OUT THIS MONTH IN...

Yellow Fever, a tank and pant set from Egoisme, a limited edition set from Mens 24.

Complimenting it is jewellery from Uzuri - the Nahla Necklace, Porini Bracelet and Jabari Earrings and Mandala's Nail Palette 2 Long.

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There's something to be said for picking up a

guitar, stepping on stage in a virtual world and

singing your heart out. This is what the

audience gets every time they attend a live

performance by Tone Uriza. Tone's smooth

blues sound and soothing voice keep fans

coming back and have pushed him to become

one of the most well-known live artists on the

grid.

A computer technician and musician in real

life, Second Life seemed only a natural fit for

Tone when his long time friend introduced him

to this world in February 2007. “A friend that

used to play drums in my band emailed me

and said that he had a club on the internet

where I could go and watch him play,” Tone

explained. “That intrigued me so much I joined

right away. Being a computer tech since the

late seventies SL made sense to me right away

and I hit the virtual ground running. I got

bookings right away and haven't stopped

since.”

Averaging about eight shows per week, Tone

spends much of his time in Second Life on the

stage, though he has felt a shift in Second Life's

world for live performers. “I play in many

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different venues in SL,” Tone says.

“Unfortunately, SL has been going through

some growing pains and I am not playing in SL

as much anymore as I was a couple of years

ago. You see I am self-employed as a musician

and computer tech. I have to get paid in order

to continue doing it. There aren't many paying

opportunities in SL these days.”

Tone is one of SL's true musicians, only him and

his guitar, no backing tracks or recordings of

any kind. His work inspired by other musicians

in both real life and across the grid. “Hearing

something that makes me sit up and take

notice is where I get my inspiration,” he says.

“If it makes me pay attention I will listen for

inspiration. Also a great vocalist that makes me

feel something deep.”

Of the many memories and encounters he has

had while working his way to different venues

and to different areas, Tone has several that

truly stand out. “My favorite performance

memory was New Years Eve 2007,” Tone

recalls. “We had a a really great time when I

and Jimmyt49 Dukes did shows at my place for

my group, both called Blues Heaven. That was

one of the best night I have had in SL. The

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place was packed and all my good friends

were there.”

Though he has no intentions of leaving the

music world or cutting back on his performance

schedule, Tone has begun take up other

ventures of notice, including working with video

in Second Life.

“I have been working a lot with the video

aspects of SL,” he notes. “Mainly with live flash

video streaming into SL for my performances

allowing me to mix the realities. I am also

doing that with MetaMixTV.com for a live show

of my band in the real world from a venue here

in my hometown into my own replica I built of

the SL venue of the same name; The

Boondocks Lounge. That has been a regular

show for us for 3 years now in SL and RL; every

first Saturday of every month from 8:30 pm to

10:00 pm SL time.”

Tone's classic sound is here to stay, as he has

truly made a name for himself in the sea of

performers in SL. To new artists and people

trying to break into the music business, Tone

has one word of advice, “Expect nothing and

you'll get everything you need.”

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Some live to create art, some live to

collect art. Cecilia Delacroix does

both. Her Campus d'Art located in the

heart of the Islandia Canal District is

truly any art lover’s paradise. The

Campus d' Art contains a 4-floor

museum called the Musee d'Art

Classique which began it all, twenty

other galleries, 27 exhibits total, over

800 paintings, photographs and

sculptures featuring both SL/RL artists.

The campus houses a sculpture plaza,

a coffee house, concert hall, park, and

canals. That is just the start of this

hedonistic paradise for art lovers.

The original museum the Musee d'Art

Classique began Cecilia's art journey 5

years ago in Second Life. It features

art by many real life artists and bills

itself as a Museum of Contemporary

Classic Works. There are six to seven

exhibitions housed in this lovely

building, including a collection of

pieces by Piet Modrian. Other

exhibitions include Scottish Tartans,

The Quilts of Gee's Bend and Abstract

Art: Early-Mid 20th Century. I spent

several hours just looking around at all

the contemporary art, and being such

a lover of fabrics and textiles, my

favorites were the tartan and the quilt

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exhibitions. They both captivated me.

It is not just the art on the walls that is

interesting on the campus. Even the

architecture of the buildings is a work

of art. The Lake House Gallery was

created by Valradica Vale and is an

exact replica of the house from the

2003 movie "Lake House". Completely

made of glass and weathered metal it

looks out over the water and has a

stunning view. It houses an exhibition

of natural oil paintings by the RL artist

Ritchey Sealy. His moniker in Second

Life is Ritchey Jacobus. He creates

colorful impressionistic paintings of his

surroundings mostly painted on

location. His RL career has spanned

over 30 years and he has displayed in

several galleries including the

Queensland Gallery. Sharing this work

in SL is just an extension of what he

does everyday in RL.

If you're not a museum or formal

gallery setting type of person and enjoy

a more casual atmosphere there are

several exhibitions for that you may

enjoy. There is the Outdoor Exhibit

along the canal and the Guest Artist

Walk, which is not usually shown on

the map. The guest artist walk currently

features an exhibition entitled "Second

Deco" which highlights builds and

architecture in Second Life with Art

Deco motifs built by Melusina Parkin.

While the Outdoor Exhibit along the

gallery is a casual art exhibit that you

can stroll through canal side or sit and

enjoy on nearby seating. The

illustrations of Charley Harper are

currently on display. These works have

a fun pop art feel to them. Charley

was best known for his simplified and

stylized silk screen prints of birds and

wildlife. If you love whimsical playful

art these is one artist you should take

the time to check out.

Many of the works on the Campus

d'Art are for sale and can be taken

home to decorate your walls. Other

pieces are there only for educational

purposes. You can visit the Ancient

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Grounds Coffeehouse where coffee art

posters, pastries, espresso and chess

await you. You can spend some time

relaxing taking it all in and listen to the

smooth jazz with a friend. Maybe visit

the Cecilia Park and Ampitheatre

landscaped by Hylee Bekkers.

However if you're a serious art lover

there is so much here to see and do

you will spend the entire day exploring

the many galleries inclusing the Rothko

Gallery, Gallerie Bella Vida, and the

Kinetic Sculpture Pavilion & Sculpture

Plaza to name just a small portion of

what there is to see. I hope you take the

time to spend a few hours at Campus

d'Art taking it all in.

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The music's pumping, the vibrations through

your body, the rhythm has raised a sweat.

Your heart races faster as the beat takes

over. That is when you remember that you

are not in a club. You are actually on the

beach in your sandals and that can be only

one place - Scoutlounge. This tropical beach

paradise is friendly, warm, exotic, and has

some of the hippest music from around the

world playing 7 days a week 24 hours a day!

Billed as the oldest house music club in

Second Life, Scout Lounge 3.0 has been

open and playing music since 2007. The

owner, Lexx Runo, is serious about his music

claiming both a passion in both Second Life

and Real Life. "I am not a 'laptop' DJ, not

saying it is wrong to be one, but I am using

real hardware. I use a Pioneer DJM800

Mixer, 2x Pioneer CDJ 2000, 2x Technics SL-

1200 mk2 Turntables, Tractor Scratch Pro /

Macbook Pro, Audio 8, Akai APC 40 -

Ableton 8. Yamaha Compressor/Limmiter,

Lexicon LXP5 Effect processor." I'll be honest.

I'm not sure what half of that is but I can tell

you that the music at Scoutlounge will make

any fan of house music gleeful. It will even

make a person who is not a fan move their

hips.

This trendy hot spot lives under three large A-

symmetrical canopies covering a lower

wooden decked dance floor. Above it on the

second riser is a lounge area to relax and sip

a drink or two until the music invades your

body again and you just need to dance. If

you are a person who prefers a more

intimate space to spend alone time with that

special someone, all you need do is head

down to the beach. There you will find

relaxing lounge chairs, beach towels and

lapping waves. Palm trees sway all about the

tropical paradise while stone tiki and buddha

statues give a calming zen like ambiance.

The exotic local was built by German

designer Anu Daviau.

Scoutlounge prides itself on its international

community. They have DJs from over 50

countries playing at any time of the day.

Their guests come from over 95 countries

and they all have one thing in common -

they all LOVE house music. Scoutlounge's

mission statement is to bring the DJ out of

the booth and closer to the people who listen

and enjoy the music. Only a few DJs ever

attained global recognition. The internet

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brought them global fame, but it took them

away from the crowds and the direct

feedback they received. Platforms like

Second Life have allowed DJs to interact with

the crowd virtually, get direct feedback and

gain international attention. "Real DJs

perform live at their homestudios and get to

see their audience at the virtual Scoutlounge

club in Second Life, chat and talk to them

and get direct feedback. At the same time,

people using our online radio stream can

enjoy a live performing DJ online."

If that was not enough, you don't even have

to sign into Second Life to enjoy the music

and the party. Lexx has worked with his team

to create a way to broadcast the party in SL

to everyone out there via Facebook and their

website. Or you can join in every Thursday

night to watch the movers and shakers as

they relax on the beach and take in all the

latest that is happening in house from

around the world. Put on something hot,

grab your sexy significant other, and do not

forget your sandals as you make your way to

Scoutlounge located on the Swiss Media Sim.

We will see you there booging it up with all

the other lovely ladies and fine fellows.

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DJ

SEPTEMBERBy: Lexie Jansma

Photos Supplied by the DJs

Every Issue ICON will be bringing you the latest and hottest DJ's from across the grid and asking them what's in their play list. So join us in the scorching month of August as we present Jokker Streeter, Bren Betts and Eris Alexandre!

DJ TOP TEN

DJ Jokker Streeter

Jokker discovered Second Life on a music

website, through an article about the live music

and that it peaked his curiosity. After reading

up on it he joined and came inworld. He went

to live music shows and was hooked. Soon he

joined a live band and played with them for

almost 9 months.

After leaving them he started DJing at clubs

and found his passion. He enjoys playing music

that makes people want to get up and dance,

music that brings back old memories and

music that just makes them fall in love with the

person they are dancing with. He loves music

that puts his listeners in a better place and

makes them smile.

He plays Rock/Blues/Metal/Classic

Rock/Ballads/Country and most anything else

that people request. He generally don't use a

playlist, just feel the crowd and play what he

think they want to hear. He picks and spins on

the fly.

Top 10 Must Have Songs:

1. Burn it to the Ground - NickelBack

2. Slow Blues in "C " - Alvin Lee & Ten Years After

3. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - AeroSmith

4. Going Down - Joe Satriani,Eric Johnson, Steve Vai

5. Smoke on the Water - Metallica

6. Bloody Reunion - Molly Hatchet

7. Animals - NickelBack

8. New Tatoo - Saving Able

9. Sweet Cherry Pie - Warrant

10. Twilight Zone - Golden Earring

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DJ Bren Betts

Bren Betts spins dance, electronica and house

mixes of current hits, as well as some of the

best music from the past two decades live every

each time he takes to the DJ Booth. Bren

shares, “I genuinely enjoy making people

laugh and have a good time, no matter the

medium.” And it shows. His infectious

enthusiasm and quick wit are as much of a

draw for crowds as is his music.

When Bren is not DJing, he spends his time

exploring and indulging in his many other

interests in Second Life and enjoys working with

others: from creating custom websites for

brands within SL and being an estate concierge

at The Grove Country Club Estates to tending

to his own little flock of Meeroos.

While Bren's interests and passions may change

daily, his constant is his love of music and he's

been sharing his musical tastes with the SL

community for almost as long as he's been on

the grid. Bren loves sharing his favorite mixes

and tunes and hopes they'll empower

individuals and get them to move, even if it’s

Top 10 Must Have Songs:

1. Rolling In The Deep - Adele

2. Hate to Love - Alex Sayz feat. Evi Goffin

3. Love At First Sight - Kylie Minogue

4. Imagination - Jes

5. Starry Eyed - Ellie Goulding 6. Ride With Me - Nadia Ali 7. Intoxicated - Amanda Wilson 8. Counting Down the Days - Sunfreakz

Featuring Andrea Britton 9. In the Air - Morgan Page, Sultan, NEd

Shepard & BT feat Angela McCluskey 10. Dreams - Deep Dish

Featuring Stevie Nicks

just a little booty-shaking in their chair. "I'm

proud of the venues in which I DJ. They bring

people together to have a good time and enjoy

the music," says Bren.

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DJ Eris Ashdene

DJ Eris Ashdene is one of Second Life's premier

DJs in the areas of House, Electro, & Breaks

genres. She has played hundreds of shows all

over the grid spanning a wide range of events

and venues. Mastering the art of turntable style

mixing, she is well known for her live shows,

never playing a pre-recorded mix in over five

years of her career online.

You have probably heard her play somewhere

at some point because she's hit almost every

popular music venue including GOL,

Beachwood, Illusions, Dance 4 Life, Toontopia,

Truehouse Cafe, Woods, Agape, Traumatic,

ScoutLounge, GGLR and so many more. She is

also the owner of an event production

company named Total Fusion known for its

quality and professionalism and innovative,

unique events.

The best way to follow DJ Eris around the grid

is to join her group "Addicted To Eris" where all

events are posted when they happen. Her latest

project is now Total Fusion Radio which can be

found by pointing your mouse over to

http://totalfusion.vengeanceradio.com housing

Top 10 Must Have Songs:

1. Archangel - Burial

2. Say It - Booty Luv

3. ET - Katy Perry

4. Runaway - DJ Infinity

5. The Red Pill - Scratch D & H Bomb

6. Bounce - Beat Assasin

7. Big Mama - Demolition Disco & Access Denied

8. Shake It Naughty - DJ Fixx

9. With You - 30Hz

10. High Rise - Dekoy

the best electronic music streamed live into

your computer or mobile device.

We will have another 3 of Second Lifes best DJs next issue with their

favorite Top 10 songs. Stayed tuned and maybe discover a new DJ or a

new favorite Top 10!

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Today as I sat in my cozy, yet cluttered loft, I started to think about how I started all this? What made start a blog? Who inspired me?

Ah, I remember!! The person responsible for all of this is one of my closest, dearest friends. Her name is Lolli Onyett and she is absolutely super!

Ms. Lolli “Barbie Girl” Onyett has this incredible sense of style. I know what you’re thinking. “Elise, there are so many stylish people in this world—why this chick?” I mean yeah, there are so many fantastic bloggers out there, so why this girl?

Lolli has her own unique sense of style, is an amazing photographer and she remains a big inspiration to me to this day. She teaches me what she can and I really do try, but sometimes you have to just leave it to the professionals.

Her adventure into Second Life began back in 2007. She was a gamer of sorts and she had participated in other 2D games, nothing as sophisticated as SL. It was the fashion she enjoyed more than anything else, jokingly admitting it's like having her own dress up Barbie doll in a virtual world. She started

following blogs, such as “Second Life on the D List” and "Juicy-bomb” to keep up with the latest trends and updates, but when she came across “Brinksie” that’s when it all changed. Lolli knew that blogging and photography was

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her new love in this virtual fashion Mecca and it was Brinksie who inspired her to get creative and discover what makes her different from everyone else.

Brinksie’s blog not only gave her ideas on what to and what not to wear, but more importantly, how to make sure your pictures made people

go “wow”. Photography and the overall look of the pictures were more important to her than the fashion itself. Yes, understanding that one always goes with the other, but essentially what draws you to look at the actual picture? Learning from various bloggers, models, designers and fashionistas, Lolli has learned to be her own Fashion Icon.

Lolli Onyett continues to be one of my very own Fashion and Photography ICONS because she is as real as it gets - a sweet person with incredible talent. She continues to inspire me every day and I have learned a lot from her.

It’s nice to finally have a chance to really get to know someone—what brought them here, what inspires them, what makes them tick, where do they want to be, where do they want to go. If we took the time to stop and talk to people, our worlds would be so much happier. I would like to offer up one suggestion to everyone who might be reading this: stop and share a smile. Make a friend and take the time to get to know them, the real person behind the avatar and you too might learn something that might change your whole entire outlook on SL as you know it.

Thank you for taking the time to read my column, Elise:Confidential. I look forward to being able to share more with you, learn with you and discover more of myself in the process. <3

IAL

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TTHHEE VVIIEEWW FFRROOMM

HHEERREEI am not tremendously technically inclined. I use Apple products exclusively because they look pretty, I plug them in, they go. I have frequent fits of rage when Second Life crashes and I have to install yet another upgrade and figure out again how to tweak settings so my avatar doesn’t look like the Crypt Keeper. There are a zillion great builder's features in the SL menu but for those of us who don’t build, why isn’t there an uncomplicated, fashion friendly version of the viewer? If only Linden Labs would adopt the Apple approach and give us something that is idiot-proof and as crash free as possible.

With this in mind I set out to try as many of the other third-party viewers as possible in hopes of finding one that was easier on my system than the SL viewer. I’m a simple girl, I don’t need to know how to debug anything. Just tell me how to make shoes appear on my feet without toes poking out and I’m a happy resident.

The first viewer I tried was Phoenix, number

one on the list of Linden Labs approved third-party viewers ranked in order of stability. Compared to the SL viewer, this runs like a cheetah. It took me a while to familiarize myself with the layout. Instead of a drop down menu on the right side of the window, your inventory, search and maps are organized in a task bar along the bottom of the screen. Each of the other viewers also use this layout so once you’ve used one, the rest are interchangeable. Phoenix comes pre-loaded with environment settings for every occasion and many build features, none of which interest me in the slightest. Unfortunately, what I see onscreen looks dreadful, everything is pixellated and to view anything smoothly I need to zoom right in until I’m up the nostrils of my avatar.

Next I tried the Firestorm-Beta. Well, I tried to try the Firestorm-Beta. I was able to run it for about ten minutes before it crashed; subsequent attempts resulted in the ugliest images I’ve ever witnessed, my hair refused to rezz properly resulting in weird triangles

WWrriitttteenn bbyy MMaarrvveell MMoorraannii

sprouting out of the top of my horrifically eyeless head. Even when it began to work I quit out; the sight of my carefully dressed and coiffed avatar looking like an Etch-A-Sketch escapee was too upsetting.

Did I miss a memo about Kirstens viewer not being supported or does it just hate my computer? It immediately crashed when opened and continued to display the spinning rainbow ball of boredom each time I attempted to launch. Likewise Singularity; no matter how many times I installed, uninstalled, reinstalled, force quit and restarted my computer, I was unable to get it past the log-in page.

Because I’m married to my iPad I tried Pocket Metaverse, a text-based client. It’s only use is to chat with friends and look at my inventory without being able to move or organize objects. For the sake of research, I tried the Restrained Love Viewer. As I have yet to engage in any activity which would require me to use the RLV, it’s only advantage is that it’s quicker than the other viewers because it’s not as robust. I also tried to use the Inertia/Snowglobe viewer. This was as difficult to navigate as the SL viewer, operates sluggishly on my machine, and is prone to big, fat crashes.

Undaunted, I soldiered on, determined to find a way to get in-world without having a tantrum. The Dolphin viewer was designed with water and vehicle enthusiasts in mind but since I don’t go near the water except to lounge in a bikini, I

failed to test those features. On my machine Dolphin runs faster than any other viewer I tried save Imprudence. Dolphin and Imprudence are the most user-friendly viewers for a tech-challenged idiot like myself. I’ve just finished purging my machine of all other viewers, including the SL Viewer. Although my in-world environment doesn’t look as lovely through these viewers as through the SL Viewer, at least they run without crashing. I would rather look at something a little pixellated than have time to go make myself a sandwich between teleporting to destinations.

MY COMPUTER

Mac mini, running Lion (OS X 10.7)

Processor 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Memory 2 GB 1067 MHz DDR3

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256 MB

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NOOB TO NOW!

A B

C D

1 M4ri1yn Magic - Tableau Vivant 2 Rob Moonites - Fir & Mna

4 Rico Plisskin - Aphotic Gloom

Before they were fabulous, they were Noobs. Can you pick which Noob is which Sleb now? Answers on page 174.

3 Liam Netizen - Mr Virtual World 2009

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THE LIST

1. Relax

Kick back and relax in the Relax Chair from

Real Life Design. The bubble chair hangs

down and has 10 animations for one person

and the cushions can be changed to fit into

your decor.

2. Embrace ChangeThe fun of Second Life is the ability to be anything you want to be. You can have fun making your avatar anything you want, even if you aren't into role play. Check out The Plastik for a fabulous range of skins that come with ears. It makes changing your look easy!

3. Propose a ToastNyte n Day will keep you warm and stylish as we head into colder days in the Toast Sweaters. The sweaters have sculpted cuffs and a collar and comes in 6 gorgeous colours sure to look great in your wardrobe as the days get colder.

4. Be a Winner

Too Sexy Magazine is running a little contest to see

if you can match up the noob pictures of some of

our staff with the fabulous pictures of how we are

now. Guess correctly and you could win $1000L.

Closure date has been extend, and entry mailbox

is in the Sn@tch mainstore between the magazine

kiosks!

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6. Be ChicThe Secret Store has the perfect finishing touch

sure to have you looking chic and ladylike.

With prim cuffs and a cute band of colour and

buckle, these gloves will look stylish with any

outfit and are available in 8 colours.

5. Think Like a ManPerfect for your single male friends, or just someone you know who is hard up for some action, the Fap Nap Bachelor Bed from CatniP will help him out through those lonely SL days and nights. It comes complete with Blow Up Betty who is always available and will never have a headache! It comes with built in animations (including my fav - crying with shame) and has texture changing blankets to match into your decor.

7. Live to the MaxOne thing that really can make a huge

difference to how your Second Life runs is the

size of your inventory. You can find all sorts of

gadgets and things on Marketplace to help

organise and sort it out, but it's just as easy to

take some time and box it up yourself.

Cheaper too! You'll soon notice the difference -

and think of all that shiny new space in your

inventory that you can now go fill up again!!!

8. Stay SharpMake a real statement with the Stomach Wound Tattoos from Repulse. There are so many to choose from and they aren't for the nice at heart.

Noob to Now Answers1 - D, 2 - A, 3 - C, 4 - B

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