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"Shine and be a light to yourself" by Floriana Tyler-Thor

If you wish to see more of Floriana's photography, please visit her Flickr photostream here.

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"The moustache is a lie" by Alex Griffin

If you wish to see more of Alex's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

Fair Winds and Following Seas

The past Sunday I got an unexpected message from an old friend in the Swedish camp of SecondLife. It was an invitation from Ix Heron to attend the christening of a vessel of the SecondLife Coast Guard (SLCG). 

Left to right: Donatella Mitchell, Titti Anatine, Ix Heron & Deej Kasshiki

This was a special occasion for Ix because it was the first occasion that he would be a part of the honor guard. To become a part of the honor guard is - as I understand it - no small feat. To even be considered for this honor the candidate must pass both the practical and theoretical tests as first of his class and also be known as a good, supportive and helpful companion. 

Well, I must say that the SLCG has chosen well in honoring Ix. He is absolutely one of the most reliable and honorable men in SecondLife and one of the kindest and most supportive too. I know this from cooperating with him several times through the years at different events in Swedish SL. 

The ceremony at the christening of the vessel was very formal and followed age-old traditions. The SLCG Commandant Thorn Blackflag opened the ceremonies by welcoming us to the event. He was followed by Pier Cukor, who had built the ship, telling us about its particulars. After which we saw Allian Blackwell step up and christening the vessel "Potomac" with a pleasant speech and a bottle of champagne crushed on the stern of the vessel while we all toasted the Potomac and wished her fair winds and following seas in her service to the people of SecondLife.

A squadron of the helicopter force do a fly over in honor of the Potomac

,,,and the honor guard performed beautifully throughout the ceremony

This was another first in SL, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Thanks for inviting me Ix, you made me proud to know you!

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"The Summerlands at Catalpa_003" by Nikolai Warden

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Second Pride Wants YOU!

I would throw my hat in the ring if I believed that I could do a good job for the organization and the membership and if I had the spare time to do it. As things stand at the moment I have come to the conclusion that I would not be able to serve the community as it deserves.

I hope that some of you who read this are in a better place in your lives and have the time to do the job and the stamina to stay at it despite daHaters.

From a group notice in the Second Pride Festival Group:

"The board of Directors of Second Pride is making a call to fill vacant seats on the board.
 If you are interested in any of the positions below please send a notecard indicating the position you want to fill and qualifications to any Second Pride Board member. Please remember to indicate your permission to share the notecard so that we can distribute it.

Positions we need to fill:
a) Secretary / Co-Chair
b) Marketing Director
c) IT Director - Experience with Joomla

Ezziedq Mirabella - Chair of Second Pride"

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"GOOD TRIP" by Trudina Foxtrot

If you wish to see more of Trudina's photography, please visit her Flickr photostream here.

Holtwaye: Molly Bloom's “Rock 'n' Roll ” - UPDATED

Molly Bloom's “Rock 'n' Roll” opens today Saturday April 18th, 6 PM SLT, at Holtwaye Gallery, with live music by the band The Follow.

UPDATE: The time has had to be changed to 7-9 PM after the band withdrew because they were shocked by demonic naked women's tits and asses. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Kodey from 7 PM SLT and a live performance by "Down Under" from 8 PM SLT.

"Molly Bloom is known for her compelling 3D-like imagery in SL, and her latest show “Rock n Roll” at Holtwaye puts her on the map again with musically inspired pieces.  Is it possible to be raw, wild, and sophisticated simultaneously?  Seems to be here - Molly is no stranger to the rock n roll scene herself, and it shows in the compositions she’s masterfully staged.  If these images don’t literally reach out and grab you into the rock ’n roll scene, then not sure what will."  

Holtwaye Gallery (SLurl)

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That must be one of the silliest reasons for cancelling a gig that I have ever encountered in both my lives. Shame on The Follow.

Grand Re-Opening of Gay Fun World Today

Rico Bluestar & Evan Greymyst are proud to announce that the 

Grand Re-Opening Celebration of Gay Fun World 

is today Saturday April 18, 2015, at 12-4 PM SLT

DJ Ralphy with host Joe kicks off the party 12-2 PM SLT with a Non-Naked Nooner Party at The Bunker Club (SLurl)

Contest: Best in Leather/Lace L$2500 (Split Top 3)

After that the party moves on to the new club FlamBOYants (SLurl), 2-4 PM SLT, with DJ's Evan & Rico

Contest: Best in Ripped L$2500 (Split Top 3)

Finally the re-opening party ends with a firework show staged by Ryce Skytower.

Sponsors Include RGDW, JBC, Tori's Stylez, Tomcats Web Comic & PBM Enterprise

Rico and Evan promise us hot sploder action at both parties.