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I'm very, very excited about being able to announce this. This is by far the most exciting thing I've ever done with Second Life. Here it is:

At practically any moment, there are tens of thousands of people logged in to Second Life. And yet...ever have trouble finding someone to do something with? Ever wish you could somehow search for resis who share interests with you, or who live near you in First Life, or for your ideal dance partner? Ever wish you had a little HUD you could use to find someone who was around *right then* to go fishing or shopping or dancing or to hang out and talk with?

Meetaverse will let you do those things. ( Click to read on and see it. )

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/VintFalken/~3/384329559/

http://www.vintfalken.com/sl-bloggers-party-with-veyron-sept-7th/

As communicated by Miss Veryon on Google Docs for immediate release:

When: Saturday September 7th, 1pm SLT until we pass out
Where: Sierra Nevada Sim (TP)

Tired of the same old usual party? People showing in some unusual costume or outfit, everyone commenting on how lovely they look. How about something different? :D

Mistress/Master Ball (subs invited too)

Theme: Mistress/Master Ball - submissive’s can come too… :D If you’re not “into” D/s, then come in your favorite kinky wear for fun.
Rules: Things have to stay like movie R rated at most. If you’ve seen an R rated movie lately, that covers a lot of ground…. Some area will be provided for extra curricular activities.

SL Blogger Auction

Now for the fun part, a submissive auction. Not one, but two of them. First auction will start at 2pm SLT. Second auction will start at 7pm SLT. You can be in both auctions should you choose to be. The winner gets the slave for 24 hours (if that’s 1 RL or SL day that’s between the two avies). Any limits the sub has must be stated before the auction starts. No SL TOS violations (you know what that means) are allowed. As part of terms the sub can agree for the time to start after the party or during it. Starting price for all auctions is L$500. The auctioneer will take a 25% commission from the winner, and the sub will get the rest. While the auction is going on, the auctioneer is the the sub’s dom and must be obeyed.

Subs who will be auctioned should report to the auctioneer 30 minutes prior to their auction and be prepared to be available for viewing. Comments from the peanut gallery are welcome during the auction.
Doms who wish to volunteer to be auctioned off - for a good cause - will be given preferential treatment, but once you start, you have to finish, and you are bound in good faith to follow through.
Anyone who is not a dom or sub and wishes to be auctioned off may do so, but should understand - uh - what they’re getting into… :D

If you want to be auctioned off, you need to IM Veyron Supercharge or email her at veyron.supercharge at gmail dot com before the party. Note which slot or slots you want to be in. If you plan to attend as a bidder also email or IM as a courtesy so we can gauge how much interest there is.

Try to wear a group tag that lets people know if your a dom, sub or undecided… :)

P.S. Rumour has if there is a good response, several well known bloggers might be up for auction….

sl bloggers, sl blogmeet, veyron supercharge

About darned time, too.

http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/09/04/second-life-and-ad-farms/

Excerpt:

"The good news therefore, is that Network advertising (Ad Farming) will no longer be permitted on the Linden Mainland unless you have a written agreement with Linden Lab (essentially meaning a license to advertise). Anyone currently operating such a business inworld will need to remove their adverts by the 1st October 2008."

The downside is, I'm sure the most egregious of these networked adfarm operators have already submitted their applications for licenses.  And I'm sure LL will (once again) ignore the numerous complaints filed against same, and will once again permit unchecked land cutting, land devaluation, and general trashiness of the mainland.

And of course comments have been moved into the forums where only paid members can post/read comments, here:

http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=280361

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015166790-0

"The Continuing Copernican Revolution: from Heliocentricity to the Cosmological Principle" When humankind first tried to conceptualize cosmology, the structure of the Universe as a whole, they placed the Earth at the center of their models, with everything else centered on it. The Copernican model of the Solar System was revolutionary in that it moved the Sun to the center, with Earth as just another planet orbiting it. Since then, there have been multiple reconceptualizations of our understanding of the Universe as a whole that has continued to move us away from being at the center of reality, up through today's Cosmological Principle which states, colloquially, "We are nowhere special." All are welcome. Feel free to ask questions or make comments. This talk is part of a series of popular talks happening on the first Friday of each month. Dr. Knop was on one of the teams that discovered the accelerating expansion of the universe. Produced in association with MICA: http://mica-vw.org/

When: Sep 5, 2008 8:00:00 AM to Sep 5, 2008 9:00:00 AM
Where: Spaceport Bravo
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015143019-3

The Al-Andalus Sims invite you to their upcoming Global Handshake Fair aimed at furthering the mission of global understanding and celebration of cultural diversity. Folk musicians, dancing, art, exhibitions and speakers, will entertain you, all presented against the beautiful background of Al Andalus September 5 and 6, 2008. Friday's schedule: 10 a.m Cindy Ecksol, Autoharp and fiddle,folk songs 11 a.m. Convivencia Institute, Battersea Easterman and Conley Luminos,Dialogue on Dialogue: Creating Communities of Trust. 12 noon Watts Larson, "Energy, Food,and You, finding your own small place in a Global Environment. 1 p.m. Naftali Torok Gypsy and folk music 2 p.m.Profesor Beliveau, folk music 3 p.m. Oriental and Gypsy dances 6 p.m. Flamenco dances in the Souk Market

When: Sep 5, 2008 9:00:00 AM to Sep 5, 2008 12:00:00 PM
Where: Al Andalus Alhambra
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015195943-0

We will be discussing "Unconditional love", what it is and what it means. How to change how you think to project unconditional love all the time, and also discussing "Living in the Now", how to not project negative into the future. Namaste' Scarlet Octavia

When: Sep 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM to Sep 5, 2008 3:00:00 PM
Where: Devonshire
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015033924-0

Life observations from a guy on wheels We'll laugh, cry and who knows, I may even give rides. Ask questions , nothing is off limits. I am very open about living my life with my handicap and enjoy sharing what makes life interesting.

When: Sep 5, 2008 5:00:00 PM to Sep 5, 2008 6:00:00 PM
Where: Akamu Cove
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015139805-5

Oberon Onmura's amazing "Kaleidescope" is now open and ready for viewing. A gentle transporter ride takes you right up inside this huge piece, where you will be amazed and entranced by its slowly shifting colors and shapes. Please come visit - it's free! Copy/paste this SLURL into your browser to TP directly to the transporter site: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nomanisan%20Peninsula/60/81/25/ Hope to see you soon.

When: Sep 5, 2008 6:00:00 PM to Sep 5, 2008 9:00:00 PM
Where: Nomanisan Peninsula
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015103461-6

Formal dance in steelhead ballroom. Come dressed as your favorite or least favorite character from your favorite story for a night of fantasy. Starts at 7pm SLT to 9pm SLT

When: Sep 5, 2008 7:00:00 PM to Sep 5, 2008 9:00:00 PM
Where: Steelhead
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015139824-0

Oberon Onmura's amazing "Kaleidescope" is now open and ready for viewing. A gentle transporter ride takes you right up inside this huge piece, where you will be amazed and entranced by its slowly shifting colors and shapes. Please come visit - it's free! Copy/paste this SLURL into your browser to TP directly to the transporter site: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nomanisan%20Peninsula/60/81/25/ Hope to see you soon.

When: Sep 6, 2008 11:00:00 AM to Sep 6, 2008 2:00:00 PM
Where: Nomanisan Peninsula
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015142401-3

Live from SLCC, join Schmilsson and Eureka for a presentation on Dancing Ink Productions's philosophy that peace is not the absence of conflict but one's attitude toward it as well as the Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds project. This presentation is part of the Al Andalus Global Handshake Fair, aimed at furthering the mission of global understanding and celebration of cultural diversity. Folk musicians, dancing, art, exhibitions and speakers, will entertain you, all presented against the beautiful background of Al Andalus September 5 and 6, 2008.

When: Sep 6, 2008 12:00:00 PM to Sep 6, 2008 1:00:00 PM
Where: Al Andalus Alhambra
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015103481-0

Come join us in celebrating 'fairytales' and the impact it has had in ourselves and our second lives. We will be featuring sevreral storytellers, a published author's commentary and artwork from various accomplished artists from around Second Life. Storyteller Elegia Underwood brings 'more dragon tales' to steelhead.

When: Sep 6, 2008 1:00:00 PM to Sep 6, 2008 2:00:00 PM
Where: Steelhead
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015104020-0

Formal Dance in Steelhead Ballroom, masquerade ball. Join us for an afternoon of suspense and surprise to commemorate a 'happily ever after.'

When: Sep 6, 2008 2:00:00 PM to Sep 6, 2008 4:00:00 PM
Where: Steelhead
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015093288-9

Come and join the fun in Antiquity, as we celebrate our 19th Century lifestyle, as well as our Rich Maritime Heritage. Wind Powered Craft are invited to race for prize money. Race divisions will include Small Yachts, Classic Yachts, Tallships & Longships. Full Regatta course details and map are available at the Antiquity Yacht Club, Antiquity Harbor. Spectators welcome.

When: Sep 6, 2008 2:00:00 PM to Sep 6, 2008 4:00:00 PM
Where: Antiquity Harbor
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015141524-6

We are very excited to announce a brand new Event that is taking place in Aurora Tiny Village. Live readings of Grimm Faerie Tales, Dr. Seuss or Original Stories by the now very famous Aianna Oh. Right now and every Sunday at 5pm SL Time. Aianna will be in the Tiny Village doing live readings of various stories. Please join us! Bring your friends, family, etc. and spend some time with us at this special Event. Aurora Tiny Village a petite whimsical magic village for all Tinies alike. If you are a Tiny and need a home, why not rent with us. Come visit our colorful village with a Tinies shopping center. Tinies need homes too. Come join us now! Try this new relaxing, enjoyable experience! :)

When: Sep 7, 2008 5:00:00 PM to Sep 7, 2008 6:00:00 PM
Where: Gorynych
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015193122-1

if u ever have been attacked by a ghost or haunted by evil demonic possession, come discuss real ghost storeys , real monsters in closet did u catch on on tape? i did make a ghost vid of a blue civil war soldir who haunted me the past months my friend coworker even seen it, it was a man shape lookin at use and was blue in color. it changed sh apes and in the end of my vid u seen it fu ll aparation. this ghost did attack and try to kill me by push computer into bath water by blowing up computer by bolwing up ligt bulb by st arting fire and more. so whas it a demon at first i think no i seen cat figures and animls but mostly a human shape. once it was winged shape. share ur ghost stories share ur ghost pics

When: Sep 7, 2008 11:00:00 PM to Sep 8, 2008 1:00:00 AM
Where: Pouncival
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-015190767-7

MANY apologies for last weeks last-minute cancellation, as Jonas was tending to some very important business matters at that time. Soooo...... Jonas Lunasea - SWING KING - will be at Mystic Hill Swing on Monday, September 8th at 5:00pm for a 1 hour energized performance! Let's make up for last week's "blackout". Zappowappy Ball BettyBoop Roop http://www.mystichillswing.com

When: Sep 8, 2008 5:00:00 PM to Sep 8, 2008 6:00:00 PM
Where: Blacktail Ridge
Posted by:lindenlab

http://eventful.com/events/E0-001-014024107-0

The SL Bar Association is proud to present the fourth of a four part speaker series. Legal Writer will be speaking on "Trademark Infringement on Virtual Worlds." This lecture has been approved for California State Bar CLE. Please register at: http://slba.info/speakers/wu.html For more information about the SL Bar Speaker series, please go the the SL Bar Association website at: http://slba.info/ The lecture is free and will take place at the SL Bar Association office, Justice Center, 6th floor: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Malfelonius/209/69/61

When: Sep 9, 2008 12:00:00 PM to Sep 9, 2008 1:00:00 PM
Where: Malfelonius
Posted by:lindenlab

Because it is Friday.

(Automatically crossposted from warrenellis.com. Feel free to comment here or at my internet church at Whitechapel. If anything in this post looks weird, it's because LJ is run on steampipes and rubber bands -- please click through to the main site.)