Anna Avalanche and Friends - Second Life Style Blog

Roosters

2011-07-21T16:23:00.001-07:00

Roosters
Inserito originariamente da Ardigraf Design

Hello there. I've painted this my last creation with mouse. Se other on My flickr (if you like)

Tramite Flickr:
Painted with mouse

Sleepiness 2th version

2011-07-07T15:36:00.003-07:00

Sleepiness 2th version
Inserito originariamente da Ardigraf Design

Made hand-drawn with pixlr express

Walking in the night

2011-07-07T15:36:00.001-07:00

Walking in the night
Inserito originariamente da Ardigraf Design

A simply creation :)

Machinima Clip Narrative Power Competition

2011-06-30T16:12:00.000-07:00

Now is the time to show us your narrative power and tell us a great story!

We thank Pierre Seveno aka Killer Jarvis who has accepted to let us use his compositions for the MCNP. You can download his work for free on Jamendo.

Rules

Your machinima clip

Must tell a story and unfold on one of the musics of Pierre Seveno aka Killer Jarvis
Can include photos, videos and or drawings if these elements are your own
Can include written text
Must be presented in agreement with the C reative commons licence.

Beginning of the clip

The first three seconds of the clip must mention the title of the music and the name of the composer.

Generic

The generic must be positioned at the end of your story, without sound, on black background and bare all the names of the participants (if you do this as a team) as well as their role in the production.

How to send your work:

Send an email to mcnp.entries@kamachinima-prod.com mcnp.entries@kamachinima-prod.com with the following details:

Your Second Life avatar name
Cast (if any)
Link to where we can download your machinima file (Yousendit or any similar large file sending tool).

As soon as we have downloaded your work we will send you a confirmation.

Jury

Jury's choice will be on the following points (in that order):

1. Story

2. Visual aspect

3. Technique.

Jury members

Pierre Seveno aka Killer Jarvis - Composer

Patrick Antona – RL cinema critic for Ecran Large

Tutsy Navarathna – Machinima director and producer

Lalwendey Leakey – Ecole de SL

Cisco Vandeverre – Machinima Artists Guild

Aash Winter – Industrial Dreamz club

Allzap Barrymore – SLive Radio

Rafale Kamachi – Kamachinima Prod

Calendar

August 31 , 2011 (12PM SLT) Deadline to receive the machinima clip.

September 3 till 30, 2011 open to public votes and jury deliberation

Octobre 15, 2011 Award time.

Awards

Jury awards :1st– L$30.000, 2nd – L$20.000, 3rd– L$10.000

Public award: L$10.000

MEB proudly presents its SUMMER 2011 Collection

2011-05-31T08:30:00.001-07:00

On the runway of the MEB mainstore
June 3rd, at 1.30 pm slt
MEB will present the

*** SUMMER 2011 Collection ***

A great team of models, Algezares Magic, Anna Sapphire, Ets Zessinthal, Fann Hyun, Maura Taurog, Shena Neox, will walk for you, showing the outfits and the brand new MEB sandals.

Six colorful outfits, from casual chic to formal gown, to welcome the warm season, and to answer its elegance and glamour challenges.

MEB mainstore runway

In Nome della Rosa

2011-03-22T12:51:00.001-07:00

In Nome della Rosa
Inserito originariamente da Ardigraf Design

MEB Spring collection preview !

2011-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

How long have we still wait for the Spring?
MEB releases now a preview of its Spring 2011 Collection, doing the waiting less boring and lightening a bit the last Winter month.

In the Deneuve look you can see in advance the style MEB has choosen for the forthcoming season: bright colors and strong contrasts, pretty garnements and refined cuts.
Enjoy it, looking for the new Collection: waiting will be very short!

Classy and sexy, the Deneuve outfit (an homage to the great Catherine Deneuve) plays with contasting colors and styles: a loose jacket in a semi-vintage grey fabric on a deep red straight microshirt. The precious golden collar and seams and the pretty garnments on the belt give the outfit a luxurious but friendly look. For self-confident and cheerful ladies and girls.

Until Sunday Jan 30th Deneuve is sold at the MEB main store at a 30% discounted special price!

Come to check it out!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/KLIO/86/200/23

MEB Winter Colletion is out!

2010-11-13T06:16:00.001-08:00

MEB Fashion released its Winter 2010 Collection.

Six stunning outfits to face the forthcoming season in a classy way!
Leather, furs and boots to be tasty and sexy in the chill days of your SL Winter.

Until December 15th the whole collection can be purchased

also in a fatpack at 25% off !!

MEB main store

Some pics of the outfits on the runway:

MEB Winter 2010 Collection on the runway!!

2010-11-08T02:50:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion presents its new Winter 2010 Collection on the MEB main store runway!
Leathers, furs, boots to challenge the chill days!
Come to see the six stunning outfits worn by MEB models, showing how to be classy, tasty and sexy in your Winter!

MEB will offer a nice gift to all attendants.
After the show, you can take part in a quick store hunt: FIND THE MINK! and win MEB giftcards up to 500 l$

2010-10-17T10:48:00.000-07:00

Sucesso!
É nesta palavras que podemos resumir o evento realizado pela ABS Model Agency na última quinta-feira!

Um desfile sensacional com as mais belas modelos e uma coleção pra stylist nenhum botar defeito! E pra fechar a noite um show com a diva do pop Lady Gaga inSL.

Confiram!

Love Me Tender - 48H Film Project

2010-09-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

Read about it on the Kamachinima Prod blog

Even the nights are better by Khiron Ametza

2010-09-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

This Video was made in a MTV style.
Besides the great singer, we should look to the production, great job Agatha Nowless
Some notes about the singer.
Her sexy voice and style has been making people fall in love in SL. Performing about 50 shows a month, its worthy to catch one of her shows inworld and verify by yourself what you listen on this video. Take a look of her schedule on this link:
http://www.airsetpublic.com/AirSet.jsp#app.CalServe+gi.EiJPFGKPQdFT_v.month+firstDayOfWeek.1
Her outstanding shows have been bringing people from all over to listen to her singing Jazz, Romantic 70's & 80's, Rock, Progressive Rock, Discotheque, and also some Country music.
In less than 2 years she has more than 950 folowers in her groups

MEB Fashion - Fall 2010 Collection

2010-09-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

MEB presented its new Fall-Winter collection at the Modavia Fashion Week.

(chek the event out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/melusina_parkin/sets/72157624962648928/)

or at http://www.flickr.com/photos/modavia/sets/72157624911535000/detail/)

The Fall collection is now in the mainstore and in the next days will be in the other MEB stores as well!

Six outfits to propose a light autumn, mixing up short skirts and wool jackets, smooth and bright colors.

Among them can be find cocktail and workday ones, casual clothes and more elegant ones. An evening gown, with its matt golden silk, is the top of a collection thought for the taste of the classy MEB customers.

Fall collection will be again on the runways on 20th at the new Foro Romano SIM.

Don’t miss it!

BE LOVE IS OUT

2010-09-08T18:06:00.000-07:00

Miss Brasil SL 2011

2010-09-01T11:41:00.000-07:00

Depois do sucesso na festa de abertura do concurso Miss Brasil SL 2011 a receptividade das residentes brasileiras não poderia ser diferente.

Foram 41 fotos aprovadas de acordo com as regras do concurso e postadas no mural do QG Miss Brasil onde nossos auditores elegeram 10 meninas que se apresentarão hoje na primeira audição do concurso.

As meninas aprovadas hoje serão aceitas como candidatas ao Miss Brasil SL 2011 que acontecerá no dia 04 de Dezembro deste ano.

Pearl Jam InSL - Open party Boy & Girl DISSIDENT ROCK

2010-08-08T09:56:00.000-07:00

Girl and Boy Dissident Rock

2010-08-04T10:00:00.000-07:00

Today start enrollment to two year contest "Girl and Boy Dissident Rock" and at 6pm SLT -party-show from Dissident Rock SIM to can see Pearl Jam cover SL.

See you here!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fox Land/56/105/3003

Some interesting ideas for ecommerce that could work in SL

2010-07-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

I was thinking in develop some interesting ideas from real life (RL for us at the virtual community) that could – why not – work also at Second Life ( what is SL ). I have worked a lot trying to make the business better for SL residents and principle for newbie’s to have an extra income. My idea to work with catalogs like Avon and direct sale are similar to some of the ecommerce business. If anyone are interested in have free an AATrade catalog please contact me (annaavalanche@hotmail.com) or access my website ( aatcompany.blogspot.com /).

I like very much to develop new concepts and, inclusive, make better some ideas by adapting them to our virtual reality. I was making a research using Google for sites to buy in group (collective). Ok I was using the Google form Brazil and in Portuguese is like “site de compra coletiva”. I found some very interesting ideas that could help to make Second Life market better.

The websites (this link is in Portuguese ) work like a salesman, bargain with the supplier the sale, in large scale, for the lower price possible of some product. The offers are shown to people that made the logon to the website. The promotions, with big price rebates, are disposable for a certain time, like wise 48 hours. There are options such as theater, beauty treatments and gym. Some sites charge commission, which can range from 20% to 50% of the total sale for each transaction. That’s a lot! But I also found an interesting idea for a site related to agribusiness ( www.agron.com.br ) that does not charge commission and no fees. Wow! I found it very nice! We can even sell products through online auction or make a promotion for collective (group) purchasing. Besides being a business opportunity, Agron is a virtual the community too.

It would be very interesting if we could have such a system in SL too. Is there anyone that wants to help me? I am willing to contribute. Maybe we could improve service delivery and trade there in Second Life with this idea? What you think?

Jalapão the world gorgeous desert

2010-07-26T19:41:00.000-07:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell
Pictures by: Assessora de Comunicação da Agência de Desenvolvimento Turístico www.jalapao.to.gov.br

As everyone knows Brazil has the biggest river, and the biggest forest, but did you know that Brazil has also the gorgeous desert in the world? Can you imagine! Can it be possible? Desert is usually a hot, dry and boring place. Well, not in Brazil, Tocantins state, at “Jalapão” desert. As Brazil has approximately 12% of all fresh world water, “Jalapão” is a different kind of desert because it has many rivers and it is not dry. How is that possible?

Jalapão’s region is a transitional forest dominated by scrubland vegetation similar to the savannahs, where waterfalls, rivers with crystal clear waters, rapids and large plateaus make the exuberant and exotic landscape. The most appropriate time for visit is between April and September when it is possible to appreciate a fantastic experience with pure beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and dunes. This is a place that you must come to see once in your life time.

This beautiful place is more like a paradise then a desert hell. It is in this golden sand dunes scenario where the place was named. It would be a desert, if “Jalapão” were not also a paradise of waters and a place where the presence of flowers and exotic animals jumps to the eye. “Jalapão” is one of the main routes for people who practice eco and adventure tourism. It is impossible to find equal scenario anywhere in the world.

Below we summarize some highlights attractions that will take your breath. Set aside at least three days for the journey. You deserve this emotion. Pack your bags, pick the route and have a big adventure!

“Cachoeira da Velha” waterfall and Prainha (small beach)
One of the main Jalapão attractions is the waterfall “Cachoeira da velha” located at river “Novo”. This waterfall is an imposing spectacle in which nature shows its exuberance and all its strength. Right next to the waterfall there is a small beach, of calm freshwater and surrounded by forest. The trail to reach the small beach is an attraction in itself, easy to walk through, with stops on the way for sightseeing and resting.

After enjoying the exuberance of the “Cachoeira da Velha” falls, it is time to take the trail of approximately one hour that leads to the small beach, a very pleasant place, with shade, calm freshwater, and lush gallery forest. “prainha” is an ideal place for camping in Jalapão.

“Cachoeira do Formiga” Waterfall
The “Cachoeira do Formiga” is one of the small water fall surrounded by lush vegetation. But the true spectacle is the pool it forms, where enchanting emerald-green waters invite for a dive.

“Serra do Espírito Santo” Mountain and Dunes
“Espírito Santo” Mountain is the postcard of the region surround by dunes and rivers. After an hour of walking toward the top, you can get a privileged view of the entire region. The top of the mountain is a large flat area, which resembles an immense elevated table. It's the perfect place to enjoy the landscapes and horizons of Jalapão. The Jalapão dunes were caused by erosion of the sandy “Espírito Santo” Mountain formation. Watching all this spectacular nature at sunset is marvelous. All this dunes sliced by translucent rivers that reflex the sun.

Below the mountain you can enjoy a scenario both unexpected as unforgettable, formed by huge dunes of golden sand. Imagine the feeling of walking on the sand contemplating the sunset in the center of a landscape like this!

“Fervedouro”
The “Fervedouro” is a place of rare beauty where transparent blue water bubbles in a large pool. The name come from the water burbles as it looks like the water is boiling what in reality is the spring of an underground river. The water springs from clear sand and creates the phenomenon of upwelling, which makes it impossible for the most persistent swimmer to submerge. The constant upward movements of the water throw you out. In “Fervedouro” attraction you'll have fun and get to know the real feeling of lightness.

Mumbuca Village
In your tour through the Jalapão valley it is worth reserving time to visit a traditional village, Mumbuca, 35 km away from the city of Mateiros. It was in this place, formed in majority by slave descendants, that the much popular handcraft in golden grass emerged. Read more about golden grass handcraft in the next article.

Rafting at “Rio Novo”
One of the last drinking water rivers in the world, “Rio Novo” has crystalline appearance, making vivid the wilderness that surrounds it. There are two options for rafting in the river. The first is the long distances that take up to four days, where you get to experience high level difficulty waterfalls and make stops in small beaches of white sand. The second option, which is much faster, is the rafting in the lasts six kilometers. Rafting is common in the waters of “Rio Novo” River. But there is also place for other sports such as canoeing, rappelling and cross-buoy.

If you love nature and adventure you must visit “Jalapão” and this is how to get there. The starting point is “Palmas’ the “Tocantins” state capital and the last entirely planned Brazilian city. From Palmas, drive 64 kilometers on highway TO-050 to “Porto Nacional”, and then 116 kilometers on TO-255 to “Ponte Alta do Tocantins’, considered the entry of ‘Jalapão”. From this point on you can follow to the main attraction on dirt roads. The road requires at least one pickup truck (in the dry season) or a four-wheel drive. There is no infrastructure from “Ponte Alta”, so best bring food, camping equipment and spare fuel. Otherwise, people can buy from some tourist agencies a complete tourism package to “Jalapão” and they will take care of everything for you.

Know “Jalapão” is like to know the improbable and the impossible together. Impossible because, when you travel to dusty roads you don’t imagine that you will find as much water as clean as you find. It also seems unlikely to find rock formations as there is. Neither true dunes, with delicate and golden sand that looks like... gold dust.

Come to visit “Jalapão” if you want to have a lifetime adventure and don’t forget to buy a souvenir made from golden grass handcraft.

There is much more to see and visit. What are you waiting? Come to visit “Jalapão”.

This article has been sponsored by > AA Trade Company
and inside SL AA Trade Company, Cleary (128,128,0)

For more pictures and information see:

Portuguese blog
Flickr
Fallow me on twitter

MEB Summer 2010 Collection

2010-06-29T21:56:00.000-07:00

MEB proposes a black and white Summer, thinking to tanned skins, loose hair, great fun and vanity enhanced and stressed by these basic colors.

Panarea: For a tanned beauty wandering around the jet set parties

Positano: A naughty but refined look, for every woman who knows well her glamour.

Ravello: More than a classic black gown

Black Carpet: Divas walk on a red carpet. The woman who wear Black Carpet is a special diva

Capri: White tight jacket, black miniskirt for Summer elegance

Ponza: A minidress perfect for the beach or for a boat trip

MEB Mainstore: http://slurl.com/secondlife/KLIO/86/200/23

MEB - Outfit of the Month

2010-05-06T01:37:00.001-07:00

MEB Outfit of the Month - May 2010 - Lorraine

This month MEB Fashion releases a gorgeous outfit that put together the most classical clothes and a very provocative look. Lorraine is made by a classical men-tailored brown shirt open on the breast and a ultra-miniskirt in a scottish-like squared cotton decorated by a nice leather belt with a spiral and flowered buckle.
Lorraine plays with this contrasting elements, showing legs and breast but covering the rest; serious colors and cheerful cut for a classy but even naughty outfit for the spring days.

Lorraine, whose price is set to 390 ld, is sold all May along at the 30% reduced price of 270 ld at the MEB mainstore (and even at the future new MEB mainstore).

MEB Mainstore

MEB New Mainstore (coming soon)

MEB - Outfit of the Month

2010-05-06T01:31:00.001-07:00

MEB Fashion Outfit of the month

2010-04-15T00:37:00.000-07:00

New colors for the most beloved MEB jacket!

Miuccia leather jacket, tight, simple, well detailed, is one of the best examples of the MEB style. It can be worn with pants or miniskirts to compose youthful and aggressive outfits, or with longer skirts to show a more classical and quiet look.
After the natural leather brownish color of its success, two new gorgeous colors are released now: anthracite black for a full casual look, a glamorous wine red to match more refined outfits.
As usual, until the end of the month, Miuccia Jacket will be sold at a special price, also in a fatpack including the two colors.

Take a look at MEB mainstore :)

Looking for Machinimatographers

2010-03-31T21:56:00.000-07:00

Kamachinima Production is looking for two machinimatographers with a good eye for photography and a good sense of actors direction.

Machinimas are oriiginal stories with original music to be shown in RL at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai in the Spanish pavillion in the slot provided by the group OPEN THIS END.

RL quitclaim contract to be signed to ensure your protection and ours. We provide the sets and the actors (if you have no fetish actor).

Thank you to IM Rafale Kamachi inworld.

East meets West Fashion Show – March 27/28

2010-03-25T09:53:00.000-07:00

A big cherry tree blossomed in the MEB main store :)

It bears a sign speaking of a fashion show. Better, a fashion meeting.
East meets West: five western brands go to Japan, to show their clothes together with five eastern ones.
The idea and the management of such an opportunity is by AGATA model agency, whose models will present outfits by Azul, Garçon, Honey, Pik Gal, Scars (for eastern brands) and by Miamai, Angel Dessus,Leezu, Hyper Culture and MEB Fashion.
SL has virtually no boundaries and no distances, but cultures and traditions stay alive in it and meet each others in a field so strictly bounded to people’s customs and tastes like fashion is great!
MEB is honored to take part and to contribute to this great meeting and to share with so great brands two days of good taste and beauty.
MEB will present there some outfits from its Spring 2010 collection.

Come to Tokyo, to take part in this great event!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/MK%20Tokyo/24/231/3011

East Meet West Spring Collection, MK Tokyo SIM
2 shows for people in different time zones:

1st show - Saturday, March 27 at 6:00PM SLT
2nd show - Sunday, March 28 at 6:00AM SLT

Lingerie Spells Beautiful

2010-03-23T11:16:00.000-07:00

Vintage lace for great romantic and sexy looks by Rafale Kamachi for RK Things.

Boulevard Agency: Faces of Japan show - 03/2010

2010-03-21T09:05:00.000-07:00

Ardigraf Jeans

2010-03-13T03:41:00.001-08:00

Ardigraf Jeans
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

Hello there, You can see my new Jeans collecion :D enjoy

MEB FASHION: THE NEW SPRING COLLECTION

2010-03-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion presents its new collection. It’s a Spring collection, then you’ll see flowers, shining sun, clear skyes. MariaElena put them into her 8 new clothes to welcome the forthcoming season.
You will find in it minidresses, tailleurs, jackets outfits, formal gowns, a complete line to match every need in your SL Spring.

The simple minidresses Saint Denis, black flowers on light blue background and loose leather belt, and Le Chat Rouge, with its intriguing laces on the breast and its passionate color, are paired to two jacket outfits: a classic tailleur, like Rive Droite and an original military-like one, like Tour d’Argent.
Then, the microskirts: Le Fleur du Mal comes with a deep neckline shirt on a worn-out brown skirt, and is worn with stunning varnish brown boots; varnish boots too, but liliac ones with the Petit Jardin- the small garden – flowered and fresh as a spring flower field.
Complete the collection two classy dresses like Vogue and Le Chat Noir: the first one is serious and tasty, but is made naughty by a deep neckline and precious by a big crocodile belt. Le Chat Noir is a formal gown made spicy by a gipsy-like fastener on the breast, and made elegant by a rich drapery on the waist.
The collection allows people to live Spring wearing sober and classy outfits, as usual for MEB style lovers. Most of them have French names: MariaElena did work thinking to a wonderful Spring in Paris, seeing in her imagination her outfits walking the boulevards along. MEB hopes that your fantasy will be stimulated in the same way by this new line.

MEB main store

MEB Spring Collection 2010 on the runway!

2010-03-03T09:35:00.000-08:00

Thursday, March 4th at 2 pm SLT, on the MEB Main Store runway will walk the new MEB Spring Collection, 8 great outfits to welcome the forthcoming season.

MEB Main Store

MELU DECO. A new brand of vintage furniture

2010-02-15T19:02:00.000-08:00

Let me introduce my new vintage furniture brand Melu Deco.
It aims to reproduce in Second Life the intense atmosphere of Art Deco furnishing, both through the reproduction of outstanding items of famous designers and artisans, and through the free invention of patterns and shapes inspired by the Art Deco colors, materials and objects.
The Art Deco style is characterized by simple lines and shapes, rich decor, and the use of exotic and precious materials (african or asian woods, burls and briar), which reflect the industrial culture of the time. Its simple and rich look is based on smooth colors, shining surfaces, and carefully selected color palettes.
Melu Deco is a matter of passion and fantasy, that Melusina hopes to share with all passionate and curious people in SL.

Melu Deco Stores inworld:
Bayou Noir

Porto Venere

Melu Deco Stores on Flickr

Melu Deco Catalogue:

Evane: Diram Show - 02/20010

2010-02-14T09:17:00.001-08:00

Infinite FOCUS: Circus Circus Show - 02/2010

2010-02-14T09:16:00.001-08:00

New York Fashion Week 2010 - Tres Beau - 02/2010

2010-02-14T09:15:00.000-08:00

Bestyle Male Calendar Show - 02/2010

2010-02-10T09:15:00.000-08:00

Modavia Designer Wardrobe Giveaway February 2010

2010-02-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

Evane - Angel Dessous Show - 02/2010

2010-02-07T09:13:00.000-08:00

Avenue: Graduation Show - Shiki Designs - 02/2010

2010-02-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

Maniera: Face of Beningborough 2010 Show

2010-01-31T09:10:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion: outfit of the month coming

2010-01-28T11:52:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion will release one new outfit each month, apart from the seasonal collections.
The item will be sold all the month along at a special launch price, reduced about 35%, then it will be included in MEB catalogue at full price.

This month you can find at MEB Main Store two versions of a stunning velvet and fur jacket, called Helene.

Can a blue or a black jacket lack in a smart wardrobe? Wearable and glamorous, this cloth is a needful one for everyday elegance. Helene is even more: brilliant blue velvet for a mid-long flared jacket, closed by a unique jewel-button. But the original and most glamorous touch is the wide fur collar, whose ice white tone is recalled by the fur cuffs.
Helene jacket match all kind of clothes, skirt or pants, giving them the precious touch of classical elegance that only fur can give.

Boulevard Agency: Modern Gypsy Show - 01/2010

2010-01-25T09:09:00.001-08:00

Maniera - Sonatta Morales Jazz Collection - 01/2010

2010-01-25T09:09:00.000-08:00

SuperElite: Last Waltz Show - 01/2010

2010-01-24T09:08:00.000-08:00

Avenue: Scandalous Show for Diram - 01/2010

2010-01-24T09:07:00.000-08:00

Boulevard Agency: Miamai Wedding Collection - 01/2010

2010-01-19T09:06:00.000-08:00

Avenue: The Future is now - Rezzable Show - 01/2010

2010-01-18T09:05:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Grunge Group Show: New York Subway - 01/2010

2010-01-14T09:04:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: StarChild - 01/2010

2010-01-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Lapointe and Bastchild - 01/2010

2010-01-14T09:01:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Baiastice - 01/2010

2010-01-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: BlakOpal - 01/2010

2010-01-12T08:59:00.001-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Jungle Wear - 01/2010

2010-01-12T08:59:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Red Carpet - 01/2010

2010-01-11T08:58:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Menlosophy - 01/2010

2010-01-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Late Night At The Office - Suit Group Show - 01/2010

2010-01-10T08:56:00.000-08:00

Boulevard Agency: Tres Beau 2010 1st Collection Show - 01/2010

2010-01-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Eclipse - 01/2010

2010-01-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

Ms Mohna Lisa Couture 2010 - 01/2010

2010-01-09T08:53:00.000-08:00

ModelX: Twilight Show - 01/2010

2010-01-08T08:52:00.000-08:00

Menswear Fashion Week 2010: Subversion - 01/2010

2010-01-08T08:49:00.000-08:00

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics - live your passion

2010-01-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell

This was our latest article publish at déjà vu Magazine. Touch here to read my new article

Especially now that Rio de Janeiro – Rio – was chosen by the International Olympic Committee, to host the XXXI Olympic Games in the year of 2016 it is very gratifying to write again about the marvelous city. Rio is still proudly celebrating a historic victory for being the first South American city to host the Olympics Games. So, Brazilians, with their beaches, fantastic beautiful nature, and the vibrant economy which recent performance has embarrassed many developing-world countries, believe that Rio — and South America — deserves the chance to show what it can do.

Yes, it is Brazil's time and it is time to light the Olympic torch in a tropical country. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed — and that lit up carnival in Rio de Janeiro, a city that knows how to party perhaps better than any other. As the decision was announced, the world forgot Rio's problems for a moment and the city was very happy and excited. This will bring a lot of investment and should bring more security as well as a big party some people think.

Given its sheer size — a country just about as large as the U.S. and with a population of 190 million — Brazil has always willing to receive this big event. Brazil has a big tourism industry, doesn’t have conflicts since 1870 (Paraguayan War) nor natural disasters (hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, tornadoes), the people is friendly, warm, and very affable with visitors. But, aside from soccer and “Carnaval”, the world has rarely have interest about it. Brazil — was the only New World country to have a monarchy and Rio was the only colony city in the world that was a capital of an Empire (the Portuguese Empire from 1808 to 1821) and Brazilian independence was peaceful because of those circumstances — has endless beaches, heavenly climate and sensual “bossa nova” culture finally started tapping its vast potential, under President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1994-2002) the best president Brazil had have until now. He had prepared the country to get its Olympic dreams to come true.

The entire Olympic bid has been extremely popular. About 85% of Rio de Janeiro citizens (Cariocas) and 69% of Brazilians supported the city's candidacy. Although Rio still has big problems to fix. As if that isn't enough to deal with, two very large issues are tourist lodgings and security. However we have plenty of time and for the biggest athletic event of all, and the Rio Olympic organizing committee has set its budget at $2.82 billion, with another $11.1 billion going to related expenses such as transport, power and security. We all hope that all promise is kept about facilities and population benefits as well as the cost will not lead to overbilling like happened at the Pan American Games of 2007.

Nevertheless winning the Games is a huge boost for Rio. The decision promises to transform a city that has fallen into disrepair since losing its capital city status in 1960 to the modernist metropolis of Brasilia. The massive investment will rejuvenate it. In fact, organizers and government administrators believe that every Brazilian “Real” spent on the Games will generate three in profit.

Rio de Janeiro proposes to hold all sporting events within the city limits—apart from the football (soccer) tournaments which would be held in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Salvador and São Paulo—making the Games more compact and technically feasible. The proposed dates range from August 5 to 21 for the Summer Olympics, and September 7 (Independence Day of Brazil) to 18 for the Summer Paralympics.

The IOC Assembly felt it was the only city in Brazil and Latin America which possess Olympic-level facilities ready for an Olympic, a legacy hosting of XV Pan American Games in 2007. Besides that the city is owner of a unique natural beauty. The contrast between the sea with mountains and the old with the contemporary become it irresistible. The weather in Rio de Janeiro is always very agreeable and the city doesn’t depend on seasons of the year. Its attractions can be appreciated at any time of the year. The richness of its history and the contagious fun of its residents have contributed to its image as a very special destination. There are Majestic monuments, natural parks, splendid belvederes, historical buildings, glamorous beaches and more.

Rio de Janeiro has also previously hosted major sporting, business and cultural events. On the sporting front, these events have included World Cups and World Championships in many Olympic sports, and regional championships. The city staged the XV Pan American Games (over 5,650 athletes competing in 34 sports) and the accompanying Parapan American Games (over 1,150 athletes competing in 10 sports). Rio de Janeiro hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup and is going to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, two years before the 2016 Summer Olympics, which includes upgrades to security, telecommunications, and tourism infrastructure. There will also be another event previously the Olympic. The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup will be organized by Brazil and used as a test event for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The 2016 Summer Olympic program is scheduled to feature 28 sports and a total of 38 disciplines. For this major event the IOC includes rugby sevens and golf on the program for the Games. Both golf and rugby are very popular sports with global appeal.

Rio de Janeiro's Olympic slogan "Live your passion" reflects the Brazilian people's way of getting passionately involved in whatever they do. So be prepare at 2016 you have a Schedule invitation to be in Rio de Janeiro!!!

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Madonna in Brazil - US$ 10 million raised in one week

2010-01-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell

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For the enormous Madonna’s world fans she is news again, this time from Brazil. Different from others pop stars she is getting media attention for social projects, not for beating a photographer drunk in a bar nor by an exotic plastic surgery she did, and that’s great!

The latest news, from Brazil, was the presence of the music pop star back to Rio de Janeiro. This time she was not on a show tour. Although, she always make a show where she goes. The excitement the singer provokes every occasion visiting the country has a noble reason this week. Madonna claims to be on a humanitarian mission. The singer came to Brazil to meet her boyfriend’s (Jesus Luz) family and to promote the non-governmental organization (NGO) Success For Kids (SFK), a charity supporting children and their families by offering free courses in art and sport, aiming social inclusion. Her NGO was renaming to take out the religious impression from the project. However the principle remains the same, show people that they are responsible for their destiny, to change their reality and the environment in which they live. For those who do not know, Madonna invests in three social projects in Brazil, through its NGO SFK: two in Rio de Janeiro - the hills of Joy and kids - and one in Sao Paulo.

Madonna created the entity to fight poverty in the country where she adopted her two young children, David and Merc. The Raising Malawi is partner of SFK. In Brazil SFK already have, an office in Sao Paulo and includes other NGO’s partners like “Gotas de Flor com Amor” and “Lua Nova”, which care for single mothers who are victims of violence. These NGO’s are support by money from privet and government organizations.

Madonna seeks partners to fund the expansion of her social project and had plane to raise US$ 10 million from native business residents to expand SFK in Brazil. All over the week she has meets with the wealthier businessman. She does not intend to build anything; the whole investment will be in training of professionals to apply the precepts of SFK.

Fallowing Madonna’s agenda in her visit to Rio

Accompanied by Jesus Luz, which was, alongside almost all events. She even might have known the mother of her boyfriend Cristiane Luz. Besides this Information has not been confirmed, Madonna may have another chance: She will probably perform on 2011 the Copacabana New Year's Eve said Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes.

She also met Eike Batista, the richest man in the country, which has donated several million to the Malawi Foundation. However the pop queen vacation was not only meeting politicians and businessmen. Madonna visited Santa Marta favela (shantytown) and relax at Rio de Janeiro. While visiting Morro Dona Marta favela she watched Santa Marta Children percussion group and a local street dance group presentation. In certain moment Madonna said she loves Rio and was very happy to be there. "It's great to be here, I love the Rio" said Madonna

On the afternoon of Wednesday, Madonna was visited by 35 children in the Olympic Energy project in the Morro dos Cabritos. Hosted by Marcelo Sauaia since 2006 and sponsored by Furnas and Eletrobrás, the entity was chosen to be the first experience of the SFK activity in Rio - nevertheless is not supported by it. The first floor of Fasano hotel, the children attended, along with Madonna, the fifth class of a total of ten travel rules of the game of life. In the end, Madonna gave a small lecture, which told the children the importance of the initiative and that they take the lessons seriously.

The goal was to raise US$ 10 million. And she did. After six days in Rio de Janeiro, Madonna left the city on Saturday night getting US$ 3 million in the first days and completed the goal, thanks to entrepreneur Eike Batista. He donated US$ 7 million. The donation, made during a dinner, in his residence, that also featured political figures and artists, left the singer moved. Surely the "Diva" has left Brazil very happy.

We all hope that the money can be used to promote Madonna’s social project and aid kids here in Brazil. As everything she does we are sure she will achieve success helping people as well.

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Zeus SE

2009-12-29T07:34:00.001-08:00

Zeus SE
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

A new gown just released, for the party girl who can’t miss this classic in her wardrobe. Perfect from dusk to dawn, it comes in this season must-have optical tones. Shoulderless bodice for a sexy mood or with its highly detailed textured jacket on, for the cool winter night hangouts, match it up with ankle boots for a ‘rawwr’ look or with your fav black stilettos to ‘walk this way’ with style.

PACADI Jasha: The Christmas Secret Fashion Show 2009

2009-12-22T08:48:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion news: Hair&Hats

2009-12-22T06:36:00.000-08:00

Closing the year, MEB Fashion releases the last 2009 item. It's a new entry in the MEB catalogue, since it's a line of soft hats coming with their hair.
The Hair&Hats line is made by four items, squared and solid colors, four hair styles (ebony, blonde, mahoganny, tek), for a lot of combination matching every taste.

A special edition of these hats - the Noel one, in solid red - is the group Christmas gift (everyone can join the group using the sign at the main store entry), but all people can take another gift near the Christmas tree, as well as the MEB 2010 Calendar, an homage to fashion given by MEB and by its great models to all customers and friends to welcome the new year.

The MEB group gift

A sample from MEB 2010 Calendar

The last surprise at MEB main store is a Secret Sale: go there and find three great outfits at reduced price (look at the notecard in the vendor to check the original price), with a 50-80% discount.

Merry Christmas and happy New year from MEB!

(This post is sponsored by MEB Fashion)

Miss Virtual World 2010

2009-12-22T06:11:00.000-08:00

Results are in: winner is Miaa Rebane.

And here you can see photos of the 22 contestants:

Maniera: House of Beningborough Show - 12/2009

2009-12-21T08:41:00.000-08:00

Fabulous LeLutka Show

2009-12-20T16:05:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2009-12-20T16:02:00.000-08:00

Dear readers this end of the year was very tough and I could not post many articles. But I am sure next year I will be posting regularly. Also, I remind you that I provide this space also to spread articles from friends and creators. If you enjoy writing, please IM me in world, because it will be a pleasure to publish your articles. I want to thank you all for reading the blog.

Nevertheless, I wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of my experience in Second Life. I hope to see you more in 2010!

Anna Avalanche

Bijoux

2009-12-19T13:58:00.001-08:00

Bijoux
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

Black and silver for this nice dress in chenille.Very elegant for the women and fresh too for girls. fishnet stockings for short undepants. You can wear it with the high heels shoes or low heels, as you prefer.

Dress: PB Collection Ardigraf Design

Princess

2009-12-09T04:10:00.001-08:00

Princess
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

Princess is a very elegant Gala dress. The Holiday Santa is a series of days of fun. Your event, your evenings , your moments, are very important and u MUST wear an important dress for your fashion.
Gold and red are the dominant color of Chirstmas. The lace of this double gown give to this outfit the perfect importance and you are really a princess wearing this dress. :D

Dress: PB Collection Ardigraf Design
Skin: Cupkakes
Hair: Tukinowaguma
Shoes: Pixel Mode
Eyes: PB Collection Ardigraf Design
Eyelashes: Pixel Fashion
Pose: Behavior Body
Jewelry: Donna Flora

Apollonia

2009-11-29T16:34:00.001-08:00

Apollonia
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

Valery

2009-11-26T11:21:00.001-08:00

Valery
Inserito originariamente da PB Collection Ardigraf Design - Patrizia Blessed

Formal dress for your Christmas Holidays

Lussuria - Tribute to erte - Second life Fashion

2009-11-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

This Fabulous design is inpired to my lovely BIG Aritst ERTE.
I 've tried to reproduce the details and hope hope of being succeeded.
The drape don't can start to the arm because the attachment in sl are very hard but maybe the effect give an idea of this fabulous dress.
The wine is the theme of this dress because the sculpture title is "L'Amour du vin".

Dress PB Collection Ardigraf Design
Skin: Y&S
Eyelashes Crissy Designs
Hair: PB Collection Ardigraf Design
Foot Shoes: R2
Pose: Behavior Body

You can find it in my store

Irina Gala Dress - Second Life Fashion - Pb collection

2009-11-21T12:49:00.000-08:00

Another Version of Irina but for Gala events. Elegance and fashion in red color for passional women that love this very sexy color. The new arrivals from pb Collection for Holiday christmas for all occasions wait only that your body can wear it :D.

Dress: PB Collection Ardigraf Design

Hair Style: Tukinowaguma

Skin: sD (SINdecade)

Eyelashes: Crissy Designs

Eyes: Gray diamond - PB Collection Ardigraf Design

Jewelry set: Donna Flora

Shoes: Pixel Mode

Nails: Candy Nails

Pose: Anatalia Honi

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Irina Formal dress - Second Life Fashion - PB collection

2009-11-21T12:47:00.000-08:00

Irina is a formal elegant dress. The fabric of the garment is in embroidered lace and remembers the christmas color. The Flexible parts are in sweet black fur. Who did'nt have this one in inventory for your fashion in second life?

Dress: PB Collection Ardigraf Design

Hair Style: Tukinowaguma

Skin: sD (SINdecade)

Eyelashes: Crissy Designs

Eyes: Gray diamond - PB Collection Ardigraf Design

Jewelry set: Donna Flora

Shoes: Pixel Mode

Nails: Candy Nails

Pose: Anatalia Honi

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LET'S WINTER COME! MEB WINTER 2009 COLLECTION IS HERE!

2009-11-18T16:19:00.000-08:00

MEB Fashion is proud to present its Winter 2009 collection.
9 glamorous outfits to welcome the forthcoming season.

Wool, knitwears, leather, furs; cold colors and warm fabrics for an outfit line which includes new boots and a grey version of the Red Carpet gown

Al outfits are now available at MEB main store

The collection will be shown on the MEB main store runway, by the models Jennyfer Miles, Ets Zessinthal and Vanina Ferraris on Sunday November 22, at 2 pm

(This post is sponsored by MEB Fashion)

Pocket Mirrors News!

2009-11-16T18:18:00.000-08:00

New beautiful hairstyles for men and women!

Visit my Main Store at this location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Garman/175/64/102
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Visit my shop at Ardigraf Design: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hang%20Gu/26/174/22

Erte collection tribute - The alphabet

2009-11-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

This Set is a my first piece of my new jewelry collection. Is a ertè tribute: the alphabet collection.

I love so much this BIG designer erte (Romain de Tirtoff of art deco and hope you like too review his work in the wirtual world.

I released it today and have also, released a new gift gadget and a special promotion in Hang gu for all designers. Take care :)

Pocket Mirrors New Releases!

2009-11-10T11:59:00.000-08:00

I have new hairstyles in my shop!
Visit my Main Store at this location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Garman/175/64/102
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Introducing MEB Fashion new releases

2009-11-08T13:29:00.000-08:00

Hello from Melusina Parkin (Melu)!

Glad to start collaborating with this blog with news from the fashion brand where I work as CEO.
While we wait for its new Winter collection, MEB Fashion releases in these weeks two items at the opposite sides of its range: a formal gown and some boots fitting its sophisticated urban style clothes.

Red Carpet is the first gown made by the MEB designer and owner MariaElena Barbosa. Before it, just once did MEB release a long dress, Demoiselle, but it was a quotation of XIX century style. The MEB catalogue proposed different solutions for nightly events, like the dress Cameron, even paired with a precious lace-like jacket in an outfit called Anette, or some other short but elegant dresses like Austen (an homage to the romantic mood of the celebrated Jane Austen) or even Laura black.

All these dresses are still live, but now they are accompanied by a long formal gown, a red one, whose dark ruby color, brilliant silk and rich play of pleats made of it a perfect dress for theatre, gala dancing nights, vernissages, important events in general. We shot it in the framework of an Italian precious theatre, the Bibiena of Mantua, to show how its style is proper to great and sophisticated events.

The second MEB new release is a boots line for the forthcoming winter. They welcome the new chill season with smooth suede, warm wool and amazing studs. Four colors, from Ice to dark Grey, warm Brown and Honey, to match your clothes and your cool days.

Enjoy them all at our main store!

(This post is sponsored by MEB Fashion)

Pocket Mirrors

2009-11-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

Do you have a passion for vintage/retro beauty?
Then you have to check out **Pocket Mirrors** shop in Second Life!
These are just some of the hairstyles you can find at Ardigraf Design!
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Golden Grass the “Jalapão” Gold

2009-10-31T09:42:00.000-07:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell

Pictures by Marly Rocha and Assessora de Comunicação da Agência de Desenvolvimento Turístico Estado do Tocantins

This was our latest article publish at déjà vu Magazine. Touch here to read my new article

“Capim dourado” - called golden grass (syngonanthus nitens) - actually is the stem of a small white flower from the “always-alive” plant species. In the flower are found the seeds that guarantee the perpetuation of the plant (native of Jalapão), and income for some people who live in “Jalapão”.

Golden grass only sprouts in “Jalapão” (read the article Jalapão the
world gorgeous desert ). It’s the thin stem with intense gold metallic shine that is used by local women to turn the grass into a variety of craft items: bags, earrings, bracelets, hats, mandalas (wall-hangings), baskets and decoration objects. These pieces with unique beauty have crossed Tocantins’ borders, distributed throughout Brazil and also abroad.

The art of working with golden grass was taught to local women by indigenous who inhabited the region. Today, the techniques of golden grass handicraft are still taught from generation to generation in the village of Mumbuca and also in the cities of Mateiros, Ponte Alta, Novo Acordo, Santa Tereza, Lagoa do Tocantins and in Prata, a village of São Felix do Jalapão County.

Besides tourism, another factor that is revolutionizing the local “Jalapão” economy is the growing popularity of golden grass craft. The handicraft made from golden grass straw look impressive brightness similar to gold. Almost like gold metal some pieces of golden grass handicraft can cost over $500.00 USD overseas.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit “Tocantins” and the “Jalapão” desert you must buy a souvenir made from golden grass and see how the skillful hands from artisans’ women work the grass. Amazing beautiful.

All handicraft jewelry are made by golden grass

This article has been sponsored by > AA Trade Company
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Linden Lab rounds up and ejects a bunch of copyright infringers

2009-10-31T09:25:00.000-07:00

This article was written by Tateru Nino

Now, we must admit that we find this one both amusing and appropriate. In short, Linden Lab has sent 50 or more Second Life users who were using the after-market NeilLife viewer on the spank-bus to ban-town. Not just for using the viewer, but for copying content that they shouldn't ought to have.

What's clever is how Linden Lab caught and detected them.

Now, obviously assets get transferred to viewers from the servers. That's the whole point of the server/viewer relationship. The servers tell the viewer what assets are around, and the viewer prioritizes and fetches the assets that it is interested in.
Not every asset is necessarily in the vicinity of the viewer (eg: profile pictures and some other things), but the ideal conformant viewer asks only for what it is supposed to get, and doesn't then immediately replicate in-world copies of it, or whatever, in ways that infringe on the rights of others.

In any case, it seems there was this particular asset that many users with... let's call them non-conformant viewers were grabbing and replicating. As we understand it, the Lab slipped the asset out from under the UUID, and replaced it with something (that we presume was quite similar) that called up the Lab and let them know who the naughty person who copied it was.

The NeilLife viewer creator (if 'creator' is the appropriate word as it was just another after-market viewer with some exploits added) and quite some tens of the users of that viewer had their accounts banned pretty much outright. Not because they were using a non-conformant viewer, but because they were using it to infringe (and apparently doing it pretty darn stupidly at that).

As a bonus, there would now be a documentation trail supporting US Federal criminal charges should the Lab find that any of the banned users are overly vexing or troublesome.

Well-played, Linden Lab. We – along with the vast majority of your users and customers – are rather looking forward to hearing about more actions like this.

PS. Comment from Anna Avalanche: I must agree with Tateru Nino. This was a very nice attitude from Linden Lab. Well done Linden’s!!!!

Typical Pantanal cuisine – the Piranha Soup

2009-10-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell

This was our latest article publish at déjà vu Magazine. Touch here to read my new article

As we have written about Bonito this article is a nice tip about the typical cuisine you might want to try.

If you come to Bonito – Brazil – and visit Pantanal you must try this energetic dish the Piranha Soup. A lot of people believe if you are far away from big cities, more easy is to preserve the regional tastes from external influences. But we must consider that a typical dish keep its essence because of emotions and remembers arouse deep in people feelings.
In Bonito region the culinary is typically Pantaneira, it means from Pantanal. With a rich variety in fish, the flavored food of the south of Mato Grosso do Sul had a great influence from European, Arabic and other South American countries. “Puchero”, a typical broth made of beef and vegetables came from Argentina. “Tereré”, which is from Paraguay, is a brew made from the “mate” dried leaves and it is served icy in an ox horn.

It stands out the cooking of various typical fish, “pacu”, “pintado”, “dourado” (salmon-like fish) and other species of fish, which can be fried, roasted or boiled. For those who enjoy really exotic food, the region offers flavored dishes as the famous “Piranha” broth considered aphrodisiac.

Below there is a recipe for the Pantanal most famous dish.
PIRANHA SOUP
Yield 4 portions. If you are not in Bonito you can substitute “piranha” for black bass, corvine, tilapia or other fish.
Ingredients:
4 11/2- to 3- pound piranha, scaled and gutted, with as many vertical incisions in the
skin as possible.
2 tiny Spanish onions (they are sweeter)
2 diced carrots
2 bunches of scallions, chopped green and whites
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 hot peppers, diced and seeded
4 steamed and peeled potatoes (use a Yukon gold or a russet)
8 ounces white wine
2 ounces soy sauce
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
1 bunch chopped tarragon
METHOD
1) Cut fish into quarters, including the head, and sear in wide-based pot (a braising pan would be perfect).
2) Remove fish and add onions, scallions, carrots and garlic. Sauté until slightly tender.
3) Add tomatoes and white wine, reduce by half.
4) Add potatoes and soy sauce.
5) Add remaining ingredients (except tarragon), including fish.
6) Let simmer 20 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and then add tarragon.
7) Check seasoning and serve in a bowl with the vegetables and the broth. Garnish with chopped tomato and scallion mixed with fresh lime juice and virgin olive oil

The better is come to visit Bonito and try the real piranha soup a typical Pantanal dish cuisine
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Fiona Jewelry set - PB Collection Ardigraf Design

2009-10-30T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hello! i want present myself and my activity in Second Life.
My name is Patrizia Blessed. I'm a Graphic Designer in RL/SL and my creations embrace the fashion clothes area.
I want that u know me, my land, my store and my design.
I think that the people in sl, find the quality design for their avatars and i work in sl with really passion and love.
Don't is much time that has left with a new jewelry collection and i want post one pics (for moment) of all my collection :D so u can know the details.

This set is a very original creation made by me and sculpt prim is made by me too.
The colors of the precious are perfect for olive and pink dress. :D or Gold Dress and all light purple tonality. Fantasy fabric is don't suggest for this set.
Who don't wouldn't have it in inventory?

If u need see all my creations, and new jewelry collection, come to my store and enjoy your walk!!

Mr Selona aka Holli Vals

2009-10-13T12:13:00.000-07:00

According to EdDereDdE Laval SL have had at 12PM SLT one fantastic music show at NAG with Mr Selona aka Holli Vals

With this recopies along with a healthy dose of Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley and other loosely related inspirations, Hoelli performs and writes in the singer songwriter tradition, although not a traditional one

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Below more about Holli Vals and his New Album

New Music From Iceland!
Holli Vals Music Presents:

Brand New Album From Icelandic Musician Holli Vals - "Somewhere, Just Not Here"
16 Songs In Several Styles Including Rock, Pop, Alternative, Experimental And Instrumental.

Holli Vals Music would like to welcome you to a listening party and have a chance of getting the whole album for a special introduction price
at this website:
http://www.myspace.com/hollivals

Since he got his first guitar at 15, Holli Vals has been composing his own music and some of his main influences are Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Jeff Buckley, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and everybody else that have pushed the limits somehow.

"Somewhere, Just Not Here" is an album that sounds:
Exotic, Dreamy, Beautiful, Haunting, Alternative, Erotic, Soft, Hard & Experimental.

BlackBarbie Bravin is the stunning Second Life Girl

2009-10-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

The new Second Life Girl is the stunning BlackBarbie Bravin click here to go to the Second Life girl bog and see the sexy and spectacular pictures by the talent Gabrielle Sinatra.

Don’t miss this sweet girl!!!

If you are a photographer or a nice and hottest female girl contact Anna Avalanche in world. Anna and the Second Life Girl team will evaluate your pictures. Good photography will be publish in the Second Life Girl blog and maybe also on the Déjà vu web site.

Bonito is beautiful

2009-10-13T08:16:00.000-07:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell

This was our latest article publish at déjà vu Magazine. Touch here to read my new article

The city of Bonito - means beautiful in Portuguese, but the word beautiful can’t describe this wonderful place - distance about one thousand kilometer away from São Paulo and a little bit more from Rio de Janeiro, is one the most complex and fascinating natural area of water leisure in the world. Despite its distance from the Brazilian major cities, Bonito has a very good hostelry and restaurants infrastructure.

A paradise at the south of Pantanal, in Mato Grosso do Sul state, with hundred of waterfalls, lakes and rivers of pristine water, over 80 caves dry and flooded, and endless species of fish and other wild animal that, all, can be reached without much trouble is a better definition for Bonito.

The visitors can see these wonders very closely in a tight contact with best Mother Nature can offer. Does it sound boring? No way! The amount and distribution of wild animals, as well as the surprising geography, guarantee a fantastic experience on each of the sites you visit.

It would be impossible to express and summarize all the good things you can do there. You must come in Bonito to feel it by yourself how it is scuba diving, light rafting, rappel, slide on small waterfalls, horse riding, caving, trekking, snorkel and, of course, taste the delicious regional food before or after all the fun and excite. All you have to do is pack your bags, pick the route and … have a lot of enjoyment!

Everybody who visits Bonito fall in love for the region. Many Hollywood personalities have already been there like Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Richard Gere. Since the ninety’s Bonito is a celebrity “refuge”. Therefore if you come to visit “paradise” doesn’t be surprised if you find a celebrity.

Below we summarize some highlights attractions that will take your breath:

Anhumas Abyss (Abismo Anhumas) - A crack on the ground creates a vertical abyss, a real trip to the centre of the earth. The 72 meter rappel descent leads to a clear water lake the size of soccer field. The fun didn’t end yet! You can snorkelers and scuba dive 18 meters deep into the underwater cave complex. Even if you don’t want to dive there are many Speleothem, true sculptures produced by Nature in the dry part of the cavern to be enjoy. This is unforgettable beauty exciting “adventure”.

Buoys and kayak Cross (Travessia com Bóia e Caiaque ) - A thrilling adventure along the Formosinho river waterfalls, with more than 7 rapids to skirt over. It provides lot of fun for everyone.

Adventure and Formoso River Tour boat ( Aventura e Passeio de bote pelo Rio Formoso ) – The adventure start when you walk 1.700 meters trail in the middle of the bushes to Figueira Docks. From there starts the snorkeling descent of Formoso River, passing through small pristine waterfalls and exploring underwater holes. Furthermore at the same river, but in other point there is an 8 Km, waterfalls and rapids, trip on rubber boats. The visual is incurable and on the riverbanks you’ll see plenty of wildlife and birds.

Blue lake Grove (Gruta do Lago Azul) – One hundred meter deep in the ground there is a 90 meters profound lake of solid blue water. Sunbeams permeate the lake, producing a spectacle of rare beauty. Both the cavern`s roof and the bottom are replete with Speleology formations of different shapes and sizes. At the bottom of the cavern there is a surprise! The prehistoric skeletons of a giant ground sloth and a saber tooth tiger.

Saint Michel Grove (Gruta de São Miguel) - The way from the reception to the grove entrance is made through a suspended bridge among the trees where a variety of birds can be observed. The panoramic view is fabulous. In the grove, you can take a nice walk among many Speleothem including some beautiful and exclusive cave formations.

Bodoquena Ecological Park (Parque Ecoturistico da Bodoquena) - It is the only attraction run by an environmental non-profit organization. There are horse riding, canoeing, mountain-bike and trekking for all ages. You can stay in the park houses and participate in environmental education activities.

Baia Bonita Ecological Reserve - Natural Aquarium (Reserva ecológica Baía Bonita - Aquário Natural) - Baía Bonita offers a rare type of immersion, in waters as clear as they can be, through a 900 meter course. And there’s more! Trails cut into the rich and well preserved forest take to the point where three different rivers converge. Finally you can feel as a child where an elastic bed and a flying fox device are guarantees of pure fun.

Fish River (Rio do peixe) - A fascinating trekking at Água viva Farm, usually guided by the owner. The trail takes about 2 hours, passing through waterfalls, natural pools and little underwater groves. Rio do Peixe means River from the Fish and you will see how true it is. A lot of wild and beautiful fishes are seen when you swim at the lagoons and enjoying the waterfalls. You might even touch one as the fishes are not afraid of human.

Sucuri River (Rio Sucuri) - The name can sound threatening (Sucuri is huge Snake which can eat a calf), but floating down this river offers no risk. On the contrary, you’ll travel for two hours in the company of numerous species of wild life animals and fish. Children and adults from all over the world have enjoyed this unique attraction. You can also do an ecological ride horse or even a bike tour that is very pleasure and funny.

Mystery Lagoon (Lagoa Misteriosa) This place is located in Jardim a small city near Bonito. It is a lagoon of blue waters, amazing for its depth and water transparency all the year, its visibility is superior to 40 meters but you won’t see its floor. A spectacle of pure nature, lots of adrenaline and mystery. An unforgettable sensation of floating or scuba diving in the most profound and mysterious cave ever, no one has reach its bottom and the deeper a professionals diving got, about 220 meters, wasn’t enough to see its floor. Just fluctuate and contemplate the blue deep abyss and the vertical walls which reflect the streams of light will take your breath. It’s a unique place in the world. This is pure nature and lots of adrenaline feelings.

Come to visit Bonito if you want to have a lifetime adventure and after the fun and adventure try our suggestion dish, the piranha soup!

There is much more to see and visit. What are you waiting? Come to visit Bonito.

This article has been sponsored by AA Trade Company, Cleary (128,128,0)

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Last night at SLFW Brazil 2009

2009-09-30T06:38:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone!

In my first post in the Anna Avalanche Blog, I have some news on the SFLW Brazil 2009! A good start with the right foot I hope.

Yesterday began the first day of competition, officially, Second Life Fashion Week Brazil 2009. The AA Models Agency presented a collection of fashion designers and many people attended this great party.

The table of judges we have the owners of participating agencies (Magnum, South Models) and other guests who might get close to this great event.

The winner of the night was Blackbarbie model, with the highest points than the other candidates. Tonight it will happen the fashion show of South Models, and as scheduled tomorrow, Thursday, 1st of October, we have the fashion show of Magnum Models Agency.

The hostess will be a awsome Aealla, which presented shows in stunning Modavia Fashion Week and DJ Miguelina, who also attended the Modavia.

They were specially hired for the fashion show of Magnum for being well known in the fashion world and also being part of Red Studio Entertainment. I hope everyone come there tonight. Another evening in Brazilian fashion scene, done with much effort and care for all.

Felicity

Second Life Fahion Week - SLFW

2009-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:00

Second Life fashion show is an event that mixes fashion shows with music. Do not miss it!

Schedule events

Day 09/27 (Sunday) opening show with DJ Kromus (studio red)
Day 09/28 (MONDAY) - owners Show
Day 09/29 (TUESDAY) - AA Modeling - with singer Reis do Brasil
Day 09/30 (WEDNESDAY) - South
Day 10/01 (THURSDAY) - Magnum
Day 10/03 (FRIDAY) - WINNER (last show with the 3 finalists)
Day 10/04 (SATURDAY) – final show with DJ Kromus (studio Red)

All events start at 3PM SLT

Place: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Golden%20Business%20Area/121/96/22

Reis & Aldo Brizzi: Brazilian event for PEACE DAY 21st Sept 2009

2009-09-25T17:58:00.000-07:00

Reis and Aldo Brizzi performance at TCA - Salvador Bahia - Brazil with live streaming in Second Life Brazilian event for "Peace in our lifetime" 2009

Global Peace Day Jam In Second Life

2009-09-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

International Peace Day Concerts In Second Life!

DATE & TIME: Monday, 21-Sep-2009
PEACE SIM SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aura/106/194/300
LONDON MUSIC URL: http://66.34.54.162:8000/
BLARNEY STONE SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dublin/81/81/25
PEACE DAY WEB URL: http://www.peaceinourlifetime.org/peace_day_21st_sept_2009

Preparations are in the works for Second Life residents to party for
peace in aid of 'International Peace Day' on 21st September in tandem
with Real Life celebrations happening around the world. The Real Life
events span the globe from Hawaii to South Africa, Brazil to Amsterdam
tied together through one virtual reality in Second Life. This promises
to be a real global celebration of the one-day global cease fire!

In Second Life a Main Peace Stage has been prepared by Synthetyc Summer,
owner of Simplicity Island, and from 1am-10pm SLT the Main Peace Stage
will present videos, slide shows, live performances and stream the real
life events into Second Life from around the globe, including:

London – at the well known music hot spot, 'The Bedford', the live
concert is being streamed live on the internet and also in 'Second Life'
to The Blarney Stone (Best Irish Bar In Virtual Reality) and other
'Sims'. Musicians, including 'Steve Balsamo', a British singer and
songwriter, famous for his lead role in the London version of Jesus
Christ Superstar and lead vocalist of 'The Story's', will be singing for
Peace at the party along with 'Mike Lindup' of 'Level 42', 'Antonio
Forcione' and ‘Tony Moore’ (a popular real life and much-loved second
life music veteran).

California - to be held at Marin Brewing Co., Marin county's first
brewpub. Armin Winter and surprise guests to be announced – this is
California, you never know who might show up! For further information
please go to
http://www.marinbrewing.com/calendar/view_event.asp?CalendarID=10983 or
Contact red Velvet Media www.redvelvetmedia.com

Amsterdam - at Molly Malone’s Irish pub. Organised by Jootje
Mastenbroek-Dobber, aka JoJa Dhara (Voice 0,000,004,133) and Kees Draab
(Voice Number 0,000,004,135), aka Kaycee Drayman in Second Life, this
event will be presented at the border of Virtual Holland Business and
Virtual Rotterdam . Artists performing include some of the best-loved
Second Life artists such as Tim Anadyr, Aurora Metaluna, Yip Jannings,
Moon Spark and many more.

The Teatre Casto Alves in Brazil. Aldo Brizzi and Reis will perform in
San Paulo for a live audience, under the sponsorship of the Brazilian
Ministry of Culture, and the event will be simulcast into the NAG
virtual reality.

Additional stages have been enlisted to host simultaneous shows and
these can all be accessed from the Main Peace Stage on 21st September.
For example, the London event will be streamed to the Main Peace Stage
AND the best Irish Bar in Virtual Realty, The Blarney Stone. Other
stages are located at the NAG Art Gallery (Brazil event), Virtual
Holland (Dutch event) and d.c. al fine (South African event).

Tony Moore, Music Director at The Bedford in London hosting the live
event, states "I am honored that we are having a peace concert that will
be webcast to the world! The Bedford has always sought to champion the
best of performers and the most innovative of ways to reach appreciative
listeners!"

John Mahon, aka Ham Rambler in Second Life and Proprietor of The Blarney
Stone (Best Irish Bar In Virtual Reality!) adds, "This is an initiative
we are pleased to support fully. It is a chance to get together with
your friends and neighbors for a worthy cause and great music. Making it
available online lets the whole world participate!"

Rachel Riley (Voice 0,000,000,002) aka Inchino Melson (performer, Peace
In Our Lifetime partner and Second Life event organiser) in Second Life
adds, "The virtual reality of Second Life allows the organisers of the
global celebrations to tie events together in a single (albeit virtual)
location. The global events will be shared with thousands of people who
would otherwise not take part. I am thrilled that technology can bring
this unique day to people’s attention in such a fun and imaginative way."

These global celebrations have been organised by 'Peace In Our
Lifetime', a UK organisation inspired and founded by Actress and Peace
Pioneer 'Lynne Hazelden'. “The Global United Party For Peace', is a way
of bringing attention to Peace Day and thanking everyone on the ground
and in our lives who work towards peace every day,” said Ms Hazelden,
“Through this event, and 'Peace In Our Lifetime', we aim to unite all:
causes, people, cultures, nations, beliefs and non-beliefs.”

The aim of the celebration is to count one billion people around the
world who make a personal and conscious choice to stand together for
peace, freely and uniquely; and to unite all: causes, people, cultures,
nations, beliefs and non-beliefs' to one voice. This being achieved the
organisers website
(www.peaceinourlifetime.org) where they acknowledge and thank each
person who adds their voice to peace by providing them with a free
personalized certificate' and unique voice number.

The 'Global United Party For Peace' event is being held in support of
the excellent work of 'Peace One Day', founded by British Filmaker
'Jeremy Gilley'. In 1999, Jeremy launched the organisation to find a
starting point for peace, he succeeded and thanks to his hard work, the
United Nations made the 21st September an annual day of global ceasefire
and non-violence. On this day, in 2007, in Afghanistan, through the
efforts of 'Peace One Day', 1.4 million children were immunised for Polio.

On Peace Day 2009 around the world, people will be taking positive
action to promote peace, create ceasefires in war zones and organise
life-saving activities. In addition to the London 'Global United Party
For Peace', parties will also take place in Canada, Brazil, USA, South
Africa and Jerusalem. These parties have been organised by 'Peace In Our
Lifetime' in conjunction with a number of key partners, including 'Peace
Jam', a pioneering organisation who’s intention is to bring forth the
next generation of peacemakers. The Nobel Peace Laureates initiative
launched 'A Global Call to Action'; called 'A Billion Simple Acts of
Peace' and are working together with everyone to change the world.

“I am really looking forward to performing at 'Peace In Our Lifetimes'
London 'Global United Party For Peace' event,” said Steve Balsamo, “To
mark and celebrate a day when human beings lay down our weapons as a
conscious choice is important. I'm honoured to be communicating this
important message through music.”
If you are a Second Life citizen and want to access the Second Life
events, please use this SLURL on Monday 21st September to find signposts
to the event of your choice.

For further information about the Global Peace Jam in Second Life,
please contact:
Lady Krimmer, rvelvetmedia@gmail.com or visit redvelvet media -
www.redvelvetmedia.com for contact information
Inchino Melson @ inchino@btconnect.com
EdDereDdE Laval (tech support, Japan, parts of Hawaii & Brazil event),
egabriel@gmx.net or visit http://www.myspace.com/Edderedde_laval for info

New Brazilian Club event today

2009-09-05T11:27:00.000-07:00

São Paulo Fashion Week Passion- Paixão

2009-09-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

By Anna Avalanche, Gisa Miles and Luiz Speedwell
Photography credit for - Agencia Fotosite (http://www.agenciafotosite.com.br/)

This was our latest article publish at déjà vu Magazine. Touch here to read my new article

São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) is considered the most stylish Latin American fashion show. Held at Oscar Niemeyer's Bienal building in Ibirapuera Park, SPFW presented six days of showcasing the latest collections of 40 Brazilian brands. In its 27ª edition the theme was “Passion- Paixão”. It’s also the Year of France in Brazil, so tributes to the world's fashion capital were also exhibited.

For this article, because there are many brands and it is difficult to resume in a few words all designers’ trends, we choose the most relevant and the best photography that could represent the fashion trends for spring-summer 2009-2010. The idea is to present Déjà vu readers with concepts and different styles form real Life Brazilian designers showed at São Paulo Fashion Week. Hope you all enjoy our big effort to bring the best from more than forty designers and brands ideas. As you will see most of the designers got the inspiration from people, music, dancer, movie, technology and even architecture. They try to create and represent in clothes several concepts.

The Animale griffe showed strong colors and fabric technology, investing in a sexy woman. Pieces with cuttings and transparency, and gusset of latex, cover and discovered the body, like a game of seduction. The modeling came with a lot of technology. The fabric looks wrinkled and has cotton applied with resin that looks like greaseproof paper and fibers with thermo pigments, which change color with the body temperature. The architectural neck, clippings and overlaps appeared in almost all pieces even in the very short dresses. The mixture of fabrics with leather gave volumes and the suggestion of more strength and wild instinct woman.

We had also very romantic dresses from Lino Villaventura in opposite from Animale. Contrasting the lightness of butterfly women imposed by the presence of men hunters Lino gained the whole attention of audience. The designer showed dresses based on the twenties and were so light that seemed to make the models fly. Parts made of organza, crepe, silk tulle and gauze. The luxury look came from embroidered with Swarovski crystals and pearls. The skirts were lined with armed tulles at the knee, full of embroidery and transparencies.

In contrast André Lima collection presented fabulous colorful geometric prints with intercalations of colors like black and white that refers to psychedelic. His sumptuous short dresses, with neckline or with strapless, showed asymmetry and cuttings with many points in the bust which explore people sexy side, such as shoulders and legs almost entirely shown.

Samuel Cirnansck’s catwalk show was perfect! He showed the strong and attractive women image. Samuel was inspired in Cuban women of the 40s, especially in the society lady from Havana Aleida Averhoff de la Riva, which represents the powerful and independent woman. The stylist exaggerated the mixture with male clothes pieces marked in the shoulders; high waist colorful pantaloons, very charming organza party dresses and skirts with many layers of drapes and frills. To complete the look models wear bodice and small leather belts which marked the waist.

The trend Maria Garcia likes to travel in mysterious and imaginary places. It presented a collection inspired by a mix of Tim Burton and Tim Walker photography. The inspiration gained a fashion shape with boudoir dresses made from multiple layers of satin silk similar to a summer baby doll for outdoor use that guarantee freshness and sensual clothes with lightness due to the transparency of organza. The shorts made with silk were embroidered with spangle and plume detail.

The collections of Isabela Capeto are always inspired in cultural expressions. This time, Isabela inspired herself in the artistic work by Robert Rauschenberg. She reused fabrics. Some marked waist dresses with large belt and roses or flowers prints. Odalisque trousers combined with twinset jackets. There is a hint of recycling in models structured from braid Haco labels. Dresses and skirts have details such as back side ties. The silhouette is evasive - well marked neck band in different nuances and with some frill.

Like Isabela Capeto, Erika Ikezili immersed in the world of arts for an inspiration source. Like a clothe architect, Erika’s collection seems dancing in the catwalk shows with the delicacy of a ballerina. Her design was based in the dance of Sylvie Guillen, and the paintings of Edgar Degas, the French impressionist painter. The collection is delicate and feminine and receives the name Evidentia, which refers to a video dance by Sylvie. The looks are romantic and feminine with a delicate transparency and glossy shine on some pieces with knitting aspect. She also used frills in oppose to the heavier gabardine fabric giving a counterbalance to her collection.

Wilson Ranieri used the moulage technique in which an outfit is built directly on a mannequin. This enables the construction of large and free clothes pieces. One of the main elements in his collection is the knots on handkerchief, bandana and belts giving charm for the waist. He’s concept looks for a fluid shape showing the legs and back for an informal and bereft women but still elegant.

Sophisticated and heroic women create the fashion universe by Fausen Haten. For summer 2010 the designer resolved to back in Nudes and soft tones. But he still had some excess creating asymmetrical dresses and using metallic fringes, sparkles and many frills. The folds were used to create layers in the sleeves of jacket and frills, ties and fringes gave a broader dimension for his creations. Silver embroidered appear applied throughout the length of dresses, skirts and blouses giving a very nice look.

The Ellus brand brought to the catwalks the world of motorcycle. The designer Adriana Bozon created smooth and clear looks, giving emphasis, the whole time in the white. With a collection based in street wear segment, her suggestion for women is shorts and street wear trousers always accompanied by male style waistcoat and jackets. The main idea was joining tank top with big armhole and hips volume trousers that are tapering and becoming increasingly tight when it comes to the ankles with reverse cuffs.

Colcci Summer of 2010 also brought the street wear style, stripped and sensual. The collection looks like "detonated and tattered" in jeans with ravel cuffs, as in coats and knit, with large holes. According to stylist Jessica Lengyel, the inspiration came from a Beach Diary and also from 90s in California - USA. For her, female fashion comes with very short shorts, dresses with fluted cuffs, “évasé” cutting which brings the idea of movement and shorts or low-rise jeans showing the belly button. Of course we can’t forget that Gisele Bündchen is Colcci exclusive catwalk model for the SPFW and she was there beautiful as always.

The stylist Priscilla Darolt got inspiration in an Iranian movie to her summer 2010 trends based on flowers model shape. Seeking the simplicity of everyday life as the most important and inspired by the movie's filmmaker Majid Majidi, “The Color of Paradise". Her inspirational idea speech of the day to day life in a poetic and practical way suggesting short dresses with fluted effects which better shape that show the female silhouette.

For the brand UMA and Raquel Davidowicz the summer 2010 is basically a volume study. In terms of colors and feelings she goes from the delicate to lugubrious as a transition from the dry and dark South American winter to the color clean and light summer. The gowns were above the knee with geometric neck and sometimes having purposeful hips with sides’ drapes or kind of moorings lashing. Holes and tissue less appear to balance the amount of fabric as well as the belts which hold the fine movement blouses. Her neckline and straps dresses also gave more visual lightness leaving everything sexier. Rachel was inspired in the geometry of concretism sculptor José de Oliveira Macaparana to play with lines and circles, both in prints and in forms. There is also a subtle presence in futuristic application of silks resins, metal and silicon wire.

If you liked these clothes you might find one next to you. But if you don’t find, maybe we can help you get one. Anyway just having a fashion idea on the Brazilian next summer trends may inspire you. Have fun!

This article has been sponsored by AA Trade Company, Cleary (128,128,0)

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Maniera Graduation Show: Edge Designs - 08/2009

2009-08-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

BOSL Fashion Week: Lady Thera - 08/2009

2009-08-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

Avenue: SLCC 2009 Fashion Track

2009-08-17T11:48:00.000-07:00

SLCC 2009: Odd Ball Party

2009-08-15T06:12:00.000-07:00

Today Tuna oddfellow did one of his famous Odd Ball events... partying inworld and at the SLCC. Here are some photos of the inworld event:

Linden Lab announces the end of piracy inside SL

2009-08-14T10:54:00.000-07:00

There comes good news, I hope, for SL. Below is a clipping of the Linden Lab recently post on the measures taken to end the piracy in SL. Touch here to read the original post

Improvements to Our Intellectual Property Complaint Process

In the past year, we've committed additional staff and resources to our intellectual property complaint process, which many Residents know as our DMCA process (meaning the Digital Millennium Copyright Act).

The complaint process facilitates cooperation between Linden Lab and intellectual property owners. If owners identify particular uses of their content that they believe to infringe, they may send us a notification requesting removal of the uses.

In cases of severe or repeat infringement, we terminate the accounts of the infringer.

In response to Resident feedback about the time and effort involved in submitting notifications to us, we've been developing an improved process. In the not-too-distant future, intellectual property owners will be able to submit complaints to us electronically through an online form. The form will make it easier for intellectual property owners to submit complaints, and it will help us expedite their processing.

With the online form, intellectual property owners will be able to request that we search for and remove all copies of an identified item created by a particular Resident. Resident content creators have asked us for this capability, and we are working hard at developing tools to provide it. This is one of the most technologically complicated tasks we've ever undertaken because the tools must identify the content at issue in the complaint, search for instances of it inworld and in inventories, notify those with copies of it of the intellectual property complaint submitted, remove or disable access to those instances, and in the event of a copyright counter-notification, restore access to the content specified in the counter-notification.

We're excited about the progress made so far, and we're dedicated to making these tools a success, but as always with cutting-edge technologies, there's no guarantee that these tools will work for all situations or complaints. However, we are committed to developing sustainable and scalable solutions that empower content creators to better protect their intellectual property.

We expect to launch our improved intellectual property complaint process and tools later this year. As we get closer to launch, we will have additional information for you. We welcome your feedback and thoughts in the forums, which we will be reviewing and responding to as we can.

New Features for Content Licensing

As we move towards a future where virtual worlds are interoperable, Second Life needs new features to help Resident content creators better indicate how they allow their content to be used.

Second Life has technological restrictions known as the “permissions system” that can be set to impose certain limits on how content can be used within Second Life. However, the permissions system was never intended for and does not grant any legal permission to use content outside of Second Life. Furthermore, content creators may want more flexibility to allow their content to be used in ways that the permissions system does not readily accommodate, for example, the ability to permit non-commercial distribution but prohibit resale. To better indicate their legal permissions, some Residents currently post license terms in their inworld stores or in notecards distributed with their content.

As we develop our stand-alone, behind-the-firewall Second Life solution, we're aware of the opportunity it presents for talented and entrepreneurial content creators to reach more customers in a broad inter-connected 3D marketplace. To help facilitate this marketplace, we are developing the ability to attach “sticky licenses” to content sold to enterprise customers running a stand-alone version of Second Life. Content with these “sticky licenses” will have additional metadata such that the license information can “stick” to the content as it is distributed to the enterprise customer's server, and users of the server solution can review the license terms through the Second Life viewer.

Expect further announcements from us on our marketplace plans later this year. In the meanwhile, please comment in the forums on the licensing terms you'd like to see as well as any other thoughts you have.

Standard Industry Practices for Copying Tools

The flip side of indicating how content can be used is respecting the terms that have been indicated in licenses and under intellectual property law. This is where copying tools come into play. Recently Residents have asked us for our thoughts on tools that facilitate the copying of content from the Second Life virtual world. We believe that standard industry practices must be developed for copying tools to protect against intellectual property infringement.

As we've said before, copying tools do have legitimate uses. For example, intellectual property owners may wish to back up their own content or copy it from our hosted Second Life virtual world to a stand-alone, behind-the-firewall Second Life solution. However, copying tools can also facilitate infringement, and the devil is in the details.

To those developing copying tools, we urge the simultaneous development of standard industry practices that protect against intellectual property infringement. For example, consider the following standard practices for tools copying content from Second Life:

1. Check that the user of the tool is the Second Life “creator” of the content;
2. Do not facilitate the export of an entire Second Life inventory; and
3. Preserve the Second Life “creator” name and information that the content was originally created in the Second Life virtual world.

As we've discussed above, the Second Life “permissions system” does not grant any legal permission to use content outside of Second Life. Even content that is “full permissions” may only be used within Second Life absent a specific license agreement from the intellectual property owner(s) authorizing the content's use outside of Second Life. Thus, a check that the user is the Second Life “creator” of the content helps protect intellectual property because the “creator” is potentially the intellectual property owner of the content, while a user who is merely the Second Life “owner” of the content is not likely to have permission to use the content outside of Second Life.

A check against exporting an entire Second Life inventory helps protect intellectual property because most of us are not the intellectual property owners of all content in our inventory, but rather simply the Second Life “owners” of that content, meaning we only have permission to use it within Second Life.

Finally, preserving the “creator” name in content copied from Second Life as well as information that Second Life was the virtual world in which the content was originally created helps ensure attribution for content creators. It also potentially helps them identify and take steps to remedy content improperly copied to other virtual worlds.

We don't profess to have all the answers, but we believe in the wisdom of the community to develop sensible standard practices. We also believe that ultimately licensing solutions must be developed to allow content creators to better indicate their intentions regarding use of their intellectual property outside of Second Life, and copying tools must work with these licensing solutions to help protect against intellectual property infringement.

We are paying close attention to the issues around copying of content from the Second Life world. The advent of copying tools that allow mass copying of content for use outside of Second Life is of great concern to Linden Lab, as it is to you. In the paragraphs above, we have recommended several actions that developers of these tools can take to protect against intellectual property infringement. It is very important that standard industry practices are developed and implemented in copying tools, and we are reaching out to copying tool developers to discuss this further.

Intellectual property infringement is a serious matter, and we trust that those developing copying tools will view it that way. The penalties for copyright infringement under U.S. law include damages in amounts up to $30,000.00 USD per work and in cases of willful infringement up to $150,000.00 USD per work.

While we hope that cooler heads will prevail, and that copying tool developers will work in conjunction with the community on sensible industry standards for intellectual property protection, we will also act as necessary to protect the Second Life virtual world that our community has worked so hard to create. We will take a range of actions depending on the specific threat to our world or community. As we have said in the past, the use of CopyBot or similar copying tools to infringe others' intellectual property is a violation of our Terms of Service and may result in suspension or banning of infringers' Second Life accounts, including any alternate accounts. In the face of greater threats, our actions will be bolder. If we face a situation in which users or developers of copying tools are engaged in or inducing wide-spread infringement, we reserve our right to pursue necessary means to stop this activity, including technological blocking measures as well as legal action to protect against unauthorized use of Second Life.

Let's take proactive steps now and develop appropriate practices to avoid any situation like those described above. We encourage you to weigh in on this subject in the forums and propose standard practices and solutions for copying tools. We are looking for thoughtful ways to balance the tools' usefulness for intellectual property owners against the potentially bad purposes that they may be put to. We will be listening, watching, and reaching out to members of the community.

A Content Seller Program for Better Content Purchasing Experiences
As our community grows, Second Life needs a content seller program to help the community trade content safely and trust one another. By “content seller program,” we mean a program that sellers may participate in if they meet certain eligibility standards intended to show a level of trustworthiness and quality of content. For example, we currently offer the Gold Solution Provider Program for Solution Providers with a demonstrated track record of successful Second Life projects and client satisfaction.

At some point we will offer a program specific to content sellers with criteria devised to indicate a level of aptitude in Second Life content transactions. Sellers' participation in the program will then be publicly indicated to potential buyers.

A seller program benefits both content buyers and sellers alike because it helps provide greater transparency in the content purchasing experience. Many Resident content sellers have built successful brands and reputations within Second Life, but this may not be readily apparent to buyers when they are shopping for or purchasing content. Giving buyers more information about sellers not only helps protect buyers against the inadvertent purchase of potentially infringing content, it helps keep Second Life a safe, well-lit place to trade in virtual content. By encouraging open, honest, and accountable content transactions, a seller program helps attract more content buyers and consequently helps create more opportunities for content sellers.
We are starting the process of planning a content seller program, and we would like your input on possible program criteria. At a minimum, participation in the program will require that the selling Resident:

1. have identity and payment information on file with Linden Lab;
2. be in good standing and not have been suspended for any violation of the Second Life Terms of Service;
3. meet a minimum threshold for content transactions; and
4. affirm that all necessary intellectual property rights and licenses have been obtained for all content that the Resident has for sale.
Join the discussion in the forums and tell us what other criteria you believe should be in a content seller program. We are in the early stages of planning such a program, and we would like your feedback on possible criteria in advance of our planning and implementation.

Improved Policies and Educational Outreach To Promote Awareness of Intellectual Property
We are committed to clarifying and updating our policies to promote awareness of intellectual property and protect against infringement. We believe that informative and educational policies often help people do the right thing.

We have provided general background information on the Second Life Wiki about intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, trade dress, and the celebrity right of publicity.

In the near future, we will be updating the Listing Guidelines for the Xstreet SL marketplace to help clarify permissible uses of brand names and branded items in listings. It has always been the firm policy of Second Life and the Xstreet SL marketplace that Residents may not infringe others' intellectual property. The goal of the updated Listing Guidelines is to provide clear guidance on listing practices that are not allowed because they can be misleading and can lead to intellectual property infringement. When we launch the updated Listing Guidelines, Residents will have thirty days to make any necessary adjustments to their listings and content to bring them into compliance. We will have more information for you on this shortly.
We will also be updating some of our existing “help” material on our policies to help clarify the significance of the permissions system and issues around copying content outside of Second Life. We expect that over time we will build a library of “help” material on intellectual property, including useful tips and resources and possibly a video tutorial from Torley Linden on the subject.

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