The Avastar of the Week Main Grid? ISABELLA Teen Residents Will Protest Over SAMPAIO Access to the Main Grid, but Is It P.31 a Good Idea? See P.4-5

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WWW.the-avastar.com News p.2-11 Linden Lab set to auction absent residents‘ land comment p.5 Union between SL grids is neccessary - Pham Neutra business p.13 RL firms take a new approach to Second Life A-stars p.14-15 Designers under the hammer in charity auction style p.16-19 Take a peek inside the homes of the famous in Star Cribs travel p.20-21 The Grendel‘s Children sim teens on the avastar of the week main grid? ISABELLA Teen residents will protest over SAMPAIO access to the main grid, but is it p.31 a good idea? See p.4-5

CATCHING sl‘s love cheats - see p.8 victims taunted by cruel thief By CARRIE SODWIND • criminal has stolen thousands A THIEF is causing more misery for his victims by taunting them about • victims mocked over losses his crimes. Full story - Page Three 0 NEWS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 NEWS 0

inside e-mail OF opinion THE WEEK cruel thief hits sl “People from all over 500 LINDEN DOLLARS [email protected] the world, from different cultures and WE want to hear YOUR opinion. comments to: yourmail@the-avas- legislations, come to- Is there an issue which angers or tar.com. The best emails will be gether in SL. It would moves you? Do you have a point printed in the newspaper, and you be necessary to verify you want to make? If so, then send will earn L$500 for each one that is in whose jurisdiction us an email with your views and published. a resident is living in RL.“ PHAM NEUTRA anti-war cube griefing p.5

“Surely, when giant, real life pictures of a tortured and bleeding cat fall out of the sky on Mournier By Carrie Sodwind VICTIMS: Beach, as happened Whirligig Rutabaga VICTIMS taunted after losing thousands of L$ and Bartelby Pegler this week, something more needs to be A HACKER who stole sponse from Linden eight months, but is he said he wouldn‘t done than the usual thousands of L$ is Lab. now giving up hope. stop because it was shrug of the virtual causing more mis- The hacker, who says “When the Lindens ´free money.‘” shoulders?“ ery for his victims he is from Africa, ac- ban him, he just cre- Sued by taunting them cessed the login server ates another alt, and Among the hacker‘s about his crimes. database last August he told me himself he other victims are 0100 LEIDER The criminal even and stole Whirligig‘s can spoof a MAC ad- 001001110010011000 STEPANOV LUIGI ROSCA spotted these anti-war cubes falling from a ceiling in Dokkaebi went as far as tel- password. He logged dress if they ban him 01011011 Omlet, who p.10 last week, and told The AvaStar they took more than 18 hours to clean up. eporting Whirligig in as her and cre- that way too... he‘s a had his house and Rutabaga to goad her ated a scripted object serious criminal, not contents deleted, and WRITE FOR THE AVASTAR staff about the L$15,000 he which gives out L$500 some kid griefer.“ Amber Holt, who left has taken from her, when clicked, and hid She now keeps her the game because of THE AVASTAR CEO Tina (PetGirl) Bergman, Manta Messmer, and to demand: “Put it somewhere in the money with an alt, but her losses. Whirligig is HAVE a story? Got an Gregor Ginsberg Bilbo Winkler, Gwyneth Llewellyn, Honey more money in your grid. Its location re- the hacker managed concerned about the exclusive? Want to business manager Bender, Carrie Sodwind, JenzZa Misfit, account.” mains a mystery, and to empty her main ac- impact of this scam on work for The AvaStar Ikarus Santos Isabel Brocco, Petronilla Paperdoll, Zelmo Mystery LL say they can‘t do count on stipend day LL. She added: “I want and earn big Linden Editor-IN-CHIEF Boucher Whirligig only met anything to find it. last week before she them to address the bucks? Come visit us Regis Braathens Graphic design the hacker, who uses Criminal could transfer it out. problems, because at The AvaStar Island ASSISTANT EDITOR Ronsen Sungsoo, Raoul Cimino a number of alts to Whirligig has been Her husband Bartelby eventually this will 107.210.81, send an Leider Stepanov Advertising & distribution commit his crimes, trying to stop the thief Pegler has also spoken happen on a big scale email to newsdesk@ writerS & Contributors [email protected] so she could call Live from accessing her ac- to the thief. He said: and they‘ll get sued the-avastar.com, or visit Pham Neutra, Lionila Lightfoot, Deeeep WEBSITE Witte, Randi Barracuda, Gaetana Faust, Help, but got no re- count for more than “When I talked to him, out of existence.” www.the-avastar.com www.the-avastar.com 0 NEWS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 NEWS 0 The voice of BUFFER ZONE he people grids need to unite By Manta Messmer t teens protest over QUIDIT OFLYNN has been Should teens be able to ll‘s policy of separate grids will not work in the long run visit the main grid? Lab to conform to US providers are required a resident of SL since legal and moral stand- to build barriers so that the Beta phase, and “Absolutely main grid access ards. In the long run minors can‘t access cer- founded the PacRimX not. Although CHILDISH: The welcome Analysis this won‘t work. tain types of content. Teen SL education pro- some adults area for teens when they enter the main grid So should minors be legal ject. He proposes a ‘buf- may get in allowed on the main There is a huge prob- fer zone‘ between the Brenda there, and grid? Perhaps that‘s lem with this approach, Main and Teen grids. Connolly: some teens a surprising question though, which the web The AvaStar: How would may get here, it would By Pham Neutra coming from a long shares with SL: its con- a buffer zone help? be asking for THE separation in Sec- time SL resident and fa- tent doesn‘t reside in Quidit Oflynn: Interaction trouble to allow ond Life between the ther of a young boy in any one country. The with adults in a somewhat it on a general main and teen grids is primary (elementary) servers might be in the controlled environment. I basis.“ By Manta Messmer unique within virtual school. The usual an- USA today, but what have my three 15-year- “The idea that Deevyde worlds, to the best of swer is “No! Of course if LL decides to host olds in RL actively enga- people are Maelstrom: march to call for better links between the two sls my knowledge. not“, as we all know them somewhere else ged in the PacRimX pro- s o m e h o w i m - RESIDENTS from Teen learn from their avatar ple aged 13-17, and Only those aged 13 to how much ‘adult‘ con- tomorrow? ject, otherwise we would mature at the age of 17 Second Life will stage elders. They also think forbids mature content 17 are allowed on the tent there is in SL. The only solution which not be able to co-exist in years and 363 days, and a protest next month they are missing out on such as strong lan- teen grid; only adults barriers seems plausible is to SL on the same grid. then able to do all sorts calling for access to the exciting sims that guage and nudity. of 18 years or more The question is not make the provider re- TA: Will teens be allo- of other stuff a day later, the main grid. SL has to offer. unification on the main grid - al- that simple, though. sponsible for ensuring wed onto the main grid is ludicrous.“ The announcement, intentions Unlike for adult resi- though these rules are Look at the web for that his content is legal in the future? which appeared on They will be supported dents, signing up to hard to control. This example - there is no in the nation where he QO: They will never be al- “We need the Global Kids web- in their protest on May Teen SL requires a distinction has been ‘teen web‘, and all is located. lowed onto the Main Grid to be able to site, has provoked in- 6 by plenty of adult credit card, PayPal ac- criticised lately and it the content available jurisdiction as it now exists. There is protect our tense debate in both residents. Jane Zhaoy- count or phone with seems more and more – if it‘s not protected People from all over far too much adult content children as versions of SL about ing, who is a RL parent, SMS. This measure was absurd to me. by passwords – is in the world, from differ- on the Main Grid. How do best we can. Ginger whether teens should says the idea of Teen introduced in August standards principle accessible to ent cultures and legis- you limit remote viewing If they came Marseille: be exposed to a world SL as a haven away 2006 in an effort to This separation is just anyone. Depending on lations, come together between a PG grid and here they littered with gambling from the adult world is stop adults from enter- an attempt by Linden local laws, information in SL. an R zone? The liability to would be hit on almost sites and porno- flawed, and some kind ing the juvenile world. It would be necessary Linden Lab would be too immediately by GAMBLING: One of SL‘s graphic images. of integration therefore The protest is in direct to be able to verify in great. pervs.“ many adult vices Currently, Linden needs to occur. response to an open whose jurisdiction a TA: How will LL respond “Why don‘t the Lab bans anyone “I feel as a mom, the letter by prominent resident is living in RL. to the protest? Lindens find under 18 from join- parent should ALWAYS Teen SL personal- Land owners will have QO: It would be incredibly things on the Pushy ing the main SL, be there when a kid ity Alex Harbinger to make sure that any short sighted if the re- main grid that Fitzgerald: and anyone 18 or is online, even in so- proposing unification contact on their land is sidents of the Teen Grid fit in to the teen grid over from signing up to called kid places. My between the two grids. legal in their locality. voices were dismissed and offer the person the teen grid. findings show most kid Harbinger calls for teen If I am not mistaken, outright. I believe this vir- who made it some L$ to But many teens feel places are filled with access to the main Linden Lab is planning tual world can only evolve place it on the teen grid. they have a lot to con- people with bad or grid‘s PG sims, and to exactly that - see Robin and grow if it draws on That would make it more tribute socially and wrong intentions.” allow adults to visit the Linden‘s post on the of- the ideas of all of the resi- interesting for them.“ creatively and want to Teen SL is open to peo- public sites in Teen SL. ficial blog from April 5. dents, not just the adults. 0 NEWS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 NEWS 0

L$500 A SMALL palm island comple- te with boat the world of gor is encased in GOREANS: Master and slaves this fantastic PICSPICS earring, as ofof THETHE WEEkWEEk pictured by friedel Shan. Gor explained [email protected] Kajira, the name for a Gorean slave girl, is taken from fantasy novels by John Nor- man. The world is characterised by a code of honour, sexuality and struggle. Woman deliver themselves as slaves to the ELLE Linden was photo- physical and mental graphed trying on skin at supremacy of men. Naughty Island - S.D. By Zelmo Boucher Gor is often said to the mysteries of gorean society REVEALED be connected with the world of SM be- THERE is a place in rituals; insignia of the them matters much CLAUDINE Jewell captured desi- cause of the aspects gners Sachi Vixen (Adam n Eve) SL full of warriors special moment when more than just sexual of domination, sub- and Mystikal Fadoul (Mystikal) and ‘kajirae‘, where a master accepts a role play. Nadja said: mission and punish- at Hair Fair 2007. slavery plays a cen- woman as his slave. “BDSM plays a smaller ment. There are an tral role in the life- RESPONSIBLITY role in Gor than many estimated 25,000 style of thousands As Nadja and Saman- might think.” A SNOWMAN on the practising Goreans in of people - Gor, the tah both agree, domi- Slavery is also very im- beach? That‘s what RL, with many more you find at the Japan other side of SL. nation and submis- portant to the econo- in SL. Resort Life sim, and Nadja Avalanche and sion are the ying and my in Gor. Kajirae can it‘s what has earned Samantah Vacano yang of Gor, although change ownership for that correspond to Lecky Clary L$500! have their master’s it doesn‘t always ap- more than L$40,000. their nature”, Saman- name engraved on pear that way. A ka- The women don‘t tah said. “It gives us the metal collars jira is a self-confident receive a cent, but it the chance to practise around their necks. woman who serves does not matter to what we can‘t in RL.” WHAT a great freebie - Filipa Decosta tucked away They live as kajirae, with strength and them. Nadja added: Being a slave means inside a large red ball at Yadni‘s Junkyard! A REVELLER and their satisfaction pride in all aspects “I‘m not a kajira to more to kajirae than enjoying the comes from the pleas- of Gorean life, and make money.” just domination. Nad- amusements at ure of others – even if of her own free will. DOMINATION ja said: “Now I know Sweden Beach it sometimes means Masters bear a huge Although Gor is about what it means to be Club this week pain. Their collars and responsibility to their role play, it tends to free. Free of compul- - J.H. ‘brandings‘ are a part slaves, so the intense reflect RL. “Many are sions, shame, respon- of traditional Gorean relationship between slipping into roles sibility and decisions.” 0 NEWS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 NEWS 0 News bbitesites:: ll land auction parisians look PRIVATE EYES to sl for help Lab LOOKS TO RECOVER LAND UNUSED FOR YEARS By Bilbo Winkler ABSENTEE residents land. He complained to lagging newbie scripts DESIGNS created in SL for could lose their land LL after a large plot nex- and objects that can‘t new gardens in central after numerous tdoor to land he owns be returned without Paris are being requested complaints of inac- became a dumping Linden help.” by a local residents asso- tive plots becoming ground for unwanted Despite support from ciation. The winning idea dumping ground prims, including planes most landowners, will earn L$275,000. eyesores. which were left to con- other residents in SL Blight stantly fly around, and feel there is a lot more artists set for Linden Lab will of- says this is not only an- which can be done. rl exhibition fer to auction off land noying but a drain on Long term resident ARTISTS in SL can take owned by residents resources. Attempts to David Cartier says land- part in the first real and with lifetime accounts contact the landowner owners should be able virtual world exhibition. who have not logged to ask for auto-return to more easily prevent ARTS PLUS wants designs in for 12 months. The to be turned on, or building by others. inspired by their RL show proceeds would be put even to sell the land to clutter Les Femmes Heroiques. into the accounts of the him, were not success- Esch Snoats thinks By Randi Barracuda ON THE TRAIL: former landowners. ful. there should be a sl live help to THE DETECTIVE AGENCY TRACKING DOWN THE CHEATS Netty Koenig and Jenna Ling Captain Gemini is one magnet clean-up of the entire be replaced of the residents who Jopsy Pendragon, grid, saying that sky- NETTY Koenig didn’t like the Koenig said she and Ling cur- the customers’ wishes. SL‘s Live Help service will has been most affected whose neighbour has boxes are mostly a way way one of her best friends rently spend most of their time Flirt end according to Robin by the blight of disused not been in SL for more of escaping the clutter in SL was being treated by a marketing their new trade. Ling, whose RL typist is from Linden. ‘Help Request‘ than three at ground level. cheating husband. Their stable of spies is just Luxembourg, speaks four lan- will be replaced when the CLOUD ON THE HORIZON: years, said: “The grid is looking So she decided to do some- about full, including ‘Chicas‘ guages fluently, and says she Even weather has been dumped next beta is applied. “ A b a n - worse every single day thing about it. Koenig and her who are willing to seduce and is not really working in secret doned land because most parcels personal assistant Jenna Ling trap men in any of five lan- like the employees. is a magnet are just junkyards”, he german design run the Hot Chicas private guages — English, German, “My name is on the notecards for sim- said. investigation agency, investi- French, Italian or Spanish. and my face on the poster,” studio launch THE Munich-based design gating possibly philandering Evidence she said. “I thought this was JUNKYARD: studio, TOCA ME, have lovers on behalf of their wor- “There are more women in- a great idea and fills a market Trash left on disused land asked residents to send ried partners. terested in investigating men, gap in SL. And I also love the them their SL creations, When Koenig first came to SL just like in RL,” she said, “but job. I am very open, and I love to display for free on their she was in the escort business we will investigate women as to flirt and seduce.” island‘s Watch Me area. as well as managing an estate. well. No one has asked about a She’s still an estate manager gay partner yet, but we would new ant found but no longer has to be an investigate for them also.” A NEW species of ant has escort. Instead, she and Ling The ‘Chicas‘ and ‘Chicos‘ will found a home in SL. Bio- employ ten female ‘Hot Chi- spy, flirt and even have sex logy student Tectonic Na- cas‘ and four male ‘Hot Chicos‘ with the cheaters if necessary, bob has programmed the who go to great lengths to ex- bringing back photographic EVIDENCE: insects to seek out and pose bad behaviour. or text evidence according to A cheating partner caught in the act gather food. 10 NEWS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 NEWS 11

Leiderregis SBteRAATHENSpanov [email protected] the kids are colourful sl all right it‘s time for the lab to stock saga is a farce Dear Regis, IT is hard enough per- Hey Regis, parties involved car- It is interesting that in RE: Dos and don‘ts of suading some people I‘M very glad I read ried this out in the pub- the same issue in which textures in Issue 16. that Second Life is not sit up and take notice your piece on this lic sphere - didn‘t each you reported on the FBI Saying “Dont always use just about porn and ll cannot ignore in-world events for very much longer saga involving heads party expect retal- probing gambling, the white“ when colouring gambling. AFTER hearing about usual shrug of the vir- of the rival stock ex- liation from the other? wider issue of regula- is misleading. Colouring Try telling that to parents some disturbing tual shoulders. please send your changes in SL. Now a whole group of tion reappeared in this is only a ‘wash‘ on top of children who want to stories this week, I Response comments to: What a mess! It‘s hard people are left look- context. of the texture. If there is explore SL, though, and am starting to think Likewise, the story of [email protected] to believe these people ing like they have egg The more money that‘s a light source nearby, it I‘m not sure you would Linden Lab should whirligig Rutabaga (see are in a position which on their face - whether traded in SL, the more can either enhance your get very far. adopt a more hands- page 3) is a scandal. Justice requires honesty and they are guilty of what some serious checks texture by creating a Naturally, parents want to on approach to SL. Here is a successful and Whether the Lindens trustworthiness, and the other said, or not. and balances will be neat effect, or make it protect their children from This isn‘t an anti-LL productive SL resident, are rolling around in no little intelligence. needed. ugly because the lighting things they shouldn‘t see rant – their policy of who has had a large big piles of money, A back and forth ‘he Does this need to be will cut through and make - things which are all too not becoming involved amount of money sto- laughing at others’ said, she said‘ medley e-mails OF more heavily regu- the ‘colour wash‘ disap- easy for youngsters to ac- wherever possible is at len, yet nothing is done. misfortune, or whether is hardly what investors lated? It might not be pear depending on how cess on the internet. least consistent, and In fact, when she asked they are silently seeth- THE WEEK expect. There is real long before something close it is to the object. Teenagers frequently beneficial. for help, there wasn’t ing, vowing to bring money involved here, more serious happens. Use colour with care and It could be argued, of But surely when gi- even a response! the perpetrators to jus- 500 LINDEN DOLLARS and it is surprising the By Foxy Canning double check colours and course, that SL poses far ant RL pictures of a In reaction to this story, tice, I don‘t know. textures by forcing all the less of a threat to the little tortured and bleeding a LL spokesman said... But LL can’t stay silent write to: [email protected] different lighting settings cherubs‘ innocence than cat fall out of the sky well, nothing. Not a for long. under the World menu. the web, and indeed, kids on Mournier Beach, as word. So do they want flood did not help raise awareness By Loxtrisa Ray who want to join up to SL happened this week, to let residents deal FOR those who have Hey Regis, the environment and jumping off rooftops, enjoyed this week‘s have probably seen much something more needs with it themselves, or I RESPECT the efforts all that, and that was riding my inflatable column, bad luck - doodle despair worse than is available to be done than the do they just not care? of Adventure Ecol- the reason we visited. dolphin and generally Regis Braathens will AS an aspiring song- in-world. ogy to get people But it was so peaceful just messed around be back next week. writer myself I was in- But I think SL needs kids thinking about the and beautiful there - and had a great laugh blockbuster rampage in sl! spired by Cylindrian‘s (starting with teenagers) I WAS delighted to come across a overcame a Persian army numbering in potential effects of no damage, nobody in for a while. comments last week on in the long run, and now machinima clip gleefully poking fun the thousands, and its PR people, you global warming with distress - so we started I went back a few days how she creates songs seems to be the right at new Hollywood blockbuster ‘300‘. may recall, promoted the movie in SL their SL floodings but later and everything by doodling in a sket- time to figure out how we The film tells how 300 Spartan soldiers by giving away free shields, helmets all it got me thinking was back to normal. chbook with coloured can incorporate them into and cloaks. So what better way to have was how much fun it I was feeling a bit disap- pencils. SL and make it a largely a little fun than to gather your mates, would be. pointed, thinking how I had a go and all I created positive experience. That dress up in underwear, the ‘300‘ gear Me and a couple of much fun it had been, was a terrible song about doesn‘t mean censuring and not much else, dub mates headed over to and then I stopped and COMEDY: multi-coloured stick men, adult sims, far from it, yourselves the ‘Spartan the flooded Brittainia thought, is this really On the rampage but then I suppose that‘s but it means working as a Army‘ and go on a come- sim the other week and sending out the right why she‘s successful and community to ensure the- dy rampage across SL? had a whale of a time. message? I’m not sure THE WRONG MESSAGE: I‘m not. re is a place for everyone CHARGE: The All set to music – Zorba Don‘t get me wrong, that it is. Last week‘s floods Name supplied in our world. ‘Spatan Army‘ the Greek, of course. we‘re concerned about By Countvon Gazov 12 ADVERT Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 BUSINESS 13 BIZIZ bbitesites:: podcast chat sl firms use SL‘s podcast community was well-represented at Podcast NYC 2007 this new approach Saturday. The conference RL MEDIA HYPE FALL OUT SEES COMPANIES TAKE A NEW DIRECTION began with a panel dis- cussing the theme ‘Social By Bilbo Winkler cepts, product prototypes and mar- Media Convergence and A NEW approach to attracting ket research. Virtual Worlds‘, which businesses into SL has been cre- “Many of the companies we deal was simulcast in SL. ated to with just wanted a place for virtual counter- meetings, with a different ambience casinos alert act the fall to RL”, he said. “In RL you rarely get GAMBLING sims took note out from such close contact with a target of last week‘s reported NEXUM‘S Piro Laval RL media group - especially with people so and Heinrich Pfeffer FBI visits to SL, with hype, ac- willing to talk.” Often, however, peo- Palmvegas.com ‘banning‘ cording to a recent newcomer. ple need to be convinced. “Many of US-based avatars from Piro Laval is the head of Nexum AG, our customers had bad ideas about visiting the island. Securi- part of German firm Pironet NDH. SL - too many casinos, too much sex, ty on the door have been He says it is too late to be one of the not the right target group. We have asking visitors what their first companies in SL, and the attrac- to get rid of these ideas.” country of residence is. tive hype has all but disappeared. RELAXING: Enjoying Instead, Nexum, which specialises in a drink at Nexum first sl jewish advice and management for companies interested in an in-world mag launches SL‘s first Jewish maga- presence, takes a fresh approach. zine, 2Life, was this week Rather than just advising companies launched by JM Jewish to head for SL to take advantage of Media AG. Editor Kafka recent publicity, Laval encourages Schnabel told The AvaStar his customers to try out new con- the magazine will target the Jewish community YELL MAKING NOISE IN SL and interested in religion UK JOB recruitment the employees will and faith in SL. agency Yell took its answer questions and first SL steps this direct RL job enquiries grief at toyota week. The firm, also to the company‘s web- TOYOTA experienced a sell the avastar! an international direc- site. In addition, yellow minor griefing attack this tories company known phone boxes are set week, with reports sug- The AvaStar is offering YOU the chance to install one of our stylish for its ownership of up in various places to gesting large missiles vending machines on your land and earn L$! To get involved with the Yellow Pages, now provide a link to Yell‘s were hung upside down BRIGHT: A Yell phonebox distributing Second Life’s favourite tabloid, IM Manta Messmer or employs a team of page. This follows hot at Scion Isle for the du- email [email protected]. avatars in trademark on the heels of several to utilise SL‘s potential, ration, with loud machine yellow clothing. Fre- other high profile RL notably real estate gi- noises added for effect. quenting busy sims, businesses attempting ant Gabetti. 14 A-STARS Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 A-STARS 15

A-STAR Gossip A-STAR Gossip lacoste search DESIGNERS UP FOR GRABS! CHARITY AUCTION IN AID OF RELAY FOR LIFE IS A MASSIVE SUCCESS By JenzZa Misfit A-STAR G0ssip DESIGNERS joined the of L$1,337,467, which is JenzZa Misfit for top models By Bilbo Winkler Shopaholics Relay for Life apparently some kind of FRENCH FASHION GIANT LOOKING FOR BEST MALE AND FEMALE SL MODELS teams for an evening of record. It‘s kind of cra- A TOTAL of industry is also making a splash lected, the win- good-natured fun at the zy when you think how L$1,000,000 will in-world. ners will take island sim of Nuku Hiva in a virtual event like this be shared by the In a contest running until May 2, part in a future a landmark event. translates into real money winners of a new SL Lacoste will hold a casting for the fashion photo Ten of SL‘s highest profile that goes towards a great beauty contest. most attractive avatars in SL, assis- shoot in SL, and designers and content cause.” Only a matter of weeks ted by web consultancy firm BETC. will have their creators were date-auc- after the ‘Face of Three men and three women, se- pictures dis- tioned to raise funds for L‘Oreal‘ competi- lected from the best 100 entrants, played online the American Cancer So- tion for SL hot- will be chosen by the public on the and in an SL ciety. Bidders packed the ties, another Lacoste website. gallery from sim, eager to try and snap STUNNER: giant of the To keep it fair, they‘re including May 17 - as up a designer for a date. An example on F r e n c h personality as one of the criteria well as sharing EARLY LEADER: Host Ryan Darragh said Lacoste‘s website Maxxime Homewood f a s h i o n for the winning residents. Once se- out the cash. the event had gone extre- mely well. CELEB B-DAY spaced out for yuri‘s day party! By JenzZa Misfit “The auction event raised CONGRATULA- ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST SPACE FLIGHT CELEBRATED WITH A BANG L$1,105,037 for Relay TIONS to one YURI‘S Night The event is a celebration Space Shuttle 20 years For Life! That contribut- UNDER THE HAMMER: HOSTS: Canimal Zephyr of SL‘s fi- was celeb- of human space travel, later. The party was hos- ed toward a daily total Bidders do battle and Ryan Darragh nest artists, rated in SL held annually on April 12. ted by NASA Ames‘ Colab DANCOYOTE with a 24- It marks the historic first Island, the International ANTONELLI. The hour party, flight of Cosmonaut Yuri Spaceflight Museum, and myth and religion in art geometric sculptor featuring Gagarin in 1961, as well the University the ark of the covenant is among the work on display by artist aeris shenlin and founder of the Mu- a fashion as the launch of the first of Denver. GREETER: By Bilbo Winkler week at Aster Island. took the time to take in small but im- seum of Hyperformalism show and JS Uralia ARTIST Aeris Shenlin Displayed in a cave- the work, as well as read pressive dis- turns one on April 19. live music. launched her new exhi- like environment in the the support material pro- play is a valid bition of work inspired clouds, the residents who vided. From a meticulous- addition to spotted! by myth and religion this went along to the event ly reproduced Ark of the the ever- Covenant - where the Ten growing NO prizes for gues- METICULOUS: sing why endless The Ark of the Covenant Commandments were amount kept - to an- of qua- victim Kenny from STUNNING: Flowers in bloom South Park was spot- gels, doves, l i t y ted in Second Life at and a stun- crafts- Icedragons Playpen ning display m a n - by Mike213x Dagger of colourful ship in recently – it‘s impos- ????CELEBRATIONS: EVENT HELPER: flowers in SL. sible to kill an avatar! The party in full swing Oliva Delvecchio bloom, the ARTIST: Aeris Shenlin 16 STYLE Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 STYLE 17 caLLiecaLLie cLine´scLine´s What´s Hot! SASSY SILVER & GLAM GOLD Labour Lingerié Style Hotline By Isabel Brocco Be futuristic and different. Silver and gold should never be worn FASHION goddess Ginny together, But mixing up silver with white, and black with gold, can Talamasca likes to work create powerful and striking combinations. RUTH-LESS FASHIONISTA By Carrie Sodwind how to spot when you‘ve been ‘ruthed‘ - and how to fix it in the bare essentials. l$200 RUTH? Who is Ruth? while. If that fails, try The celebrity designer of Show your Well if you‘ve been to TP somewhere, and Dazzle was spotted by roots hair in SL for more than a if that doesn‘t work, The AvaStar this week Pack of two day, and travelled any- just relog. For these getting down to some ETD Isle where with a group of photos, I had to relog work, expanding her (201, 177, 27) people, chances are three times to get rid of store, dressed in just her l$250 skimpy all-in-one un- The Spectator Suit you‘ve not only seen YUK: The full ‘Ruth‘ Ruth! In one photo, my Sevelle Shoes Choice of six ‘Ruth‘ but have even eyes stayed dark, and derwear suit. The stylish Asari, Le Cadre jackets and shirts l$325 been ‘Ruthed‘ and not part of my shirt disap- Ginny was shoeless and (120, 234, 31) Dazzle (80, 163, 22) known it! ‘Ruthed‘ is peared. This was a new jewellery-less, but looked a term for when this phenomenon which I elegant as she floated crazy SL thing happens will call ‘dark Ruth‘. Be- around her store **Last Dare outfit and you look, uh, ugly! ing ‘Ruthed‘ is not how Call by Dazzle Haute Cou- l$300 In white and You will be shorter, less most of us want to walk ture, in the tight spandex silver shapely, have a large STILL WRONG: Bad eyes around in SL, so it‘s al- silver costume that barely Solange, Wall head, two kinds of hair and shirt texture ways polite to let peo- covered her body. (232, 187, 102) l$750 Locket - and this happens to ple know. However, Put your picture men too! So what can you may see someone inside for L$250 Yummy Lockets, we do when ‘Ruth‘ ar- ‘Ruthed‘ who is not Tableau (94, 162, 17) rives uninvited? First, ‘Ruthed‘ to others or Women and vines tattoos try changing your visa versa... that‘s what for L$500,Trumbull (135, 40, 66) group title, this often makes ‘Ruth‘ so special works, second, go into - an uninvited fashioni- Entwined Boots Appearance and out, sta who really needs a BARE CHEEK: YAY: Finally, the correct look! Ginny Talamasca SM, Sylfie this works once in a makeover! (15, 56, 23) l$350 inventory sneak peek Vivianne OFlynn of Divivity By CARRIE SODWIND I CAN‘T DO WITHOUT... I CAN‘T DO WITHOUT... I CAN‘T DO WITHOUT... “…My Glimmer Shoes. I have “…This prim “…This skirt is one of the all the colours of Asra Falcone‘s pentacle set first by Aimee Weber from shoes. She was the first one to is perfect Preen, before she was fa- make a decent pair of shoes in for me sin- mous. Years ago, I entered l$200 l$300 l$250 SL with the animation. ce I am a RL a dance contest in this I splurged for witch. I rarely wear any other skirt, and it was the night Jewellery scripted Belly ring Tawny hair one pair at jewellery. AnneDroid Lily is the the famous Aces Spade first hoo- Choker, earrings and In shiny white Evertide (26, 173, 36) L$450 a pop... creator. As far as I know, she ked up with her man Friday. He was bracelet set Sinsation, Hairspray (105, 30, 54) Digital knickers, The Sirens then eventually was the first to make fine prim watching, and IMed me to say he Grotto (110, 208, 28) got them all.“ jewellery.“ thought my skirt was a nice turn on!“ 18 STYLE Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 STYLE 19

: the impression that the lounge EB: Of course, skill with these Style bbitesites: By Lionila Lightfoot STAR Designers is being carved into a canyon. things matter a lot. But at the Haute couture LL: What do you aim for in same time, I think a good de- THE ‘haute couture‘ illus- CRIBS in the Spotlight your work? signer must also keep a bigger Alliez Mysterio: trations of French desi- EB: My goal is always to leave picture in mind, and coherent Born: 4/22/2004 Equitus Bosch gner Julien Fournié have the client happy, and I‘ll adapt concept of how it all goes to- Activities: owner of SL Birth Date: gone on display at a new 12/5/2006 to whatever they like. My own gether. fashion gallery. Julien has dAlliez Estates, currently preferences, the houses I‘ve A builder who can handle both worked for prestigious managing 50 estates Famous for: made, are very much inspired should do very well. fashion houses including Home base: Castle at Up and coming designer by Frank Lloyd Wright - Prairie LL: Have you always been able Torrente and Jean Paul Paradise dAlliez At home with By Lionila Lightfoot Style. to realise your visions? Gaultier, and exhibits his Rooms: Office, living- LL: Tell us about your latest LL: What makes a design suc- EB: I think the most creative de- latest work here. room and bedroom in For updates on Julien join alliez Mysterio project. cessful? sign comes when there are lim- one large space the Supporters of Fashion EB: It’s the new Mood Lounge, EB: I think focal points are es- its imposed. Designing within Art group or visit Cote a new space for people sential... something to catch the constraints, it is called. I started ALLIEZ MYSTERIO, owner of dAl- Azur (20, 87, 26). to relax with ambient eye of the user as he/she moves building in 3D many years ago liez Private Estates, reveals her music. about. when processing power was castle home at the top of dAlliez. LL: What was your in- LL: How do you feel about limited and learned to do a lot Protect your own space spiration for its de- competition in SL? with a little. So just by habit I‘m Alliez welcomes everybody who is sign? EB: In general, I think competi- pretty efficient with prims and FRENCH STYLE: looking for calmness and intimate Julien Fournié EB: I had to come tion is a healthy thing. It makes textures. spaces to the dAlliez sim. Well pro- RELAXING: After a hard day at work, up with a theme us all strive to do better with artistic sl sex tected from strangers, she shares Alliez chills out on her office ham AMBIENT: The new - that wasn‘t too cli- each project. I‘m not paying a ARTIST Lilou Lomba has the spooky looking castle where mock designed by Baron Grayson. Mood Lounge ché. The original whole lot of attention to “the launched an exhibition of she lives with business partner Tony name was Buddha competition“ and just doing my digital artwork which she Becket. “I don’t like to have to use Lounge, so you can thing. I‘m my own competitor, claims represents a new security at all, this used to have no see that influence. my own worst critic, you might genre, dubbed ‘pornart‘. doors but it bothered me to see The task was to have say. She says that her work people in my bed when I came in.” nature all around. I LL: Are some builders more at Cumbi (89, 183, 66) Warmth behind the iron door EQUITUS BOSCH wanted to also give skilled than others? is more erotic than erotic The interior of the castle melts with art and more artistic than a mysterious and exotic look, with pornography. romantic and dark textures. Two CENTREPIECE: The centre of the a spring in the step “I hope that there is a roaring fires in the living area offer castle is one of the couple‘s favourite Tina´s huge difference between light and cosiness, creating Alliez’ fa- areas. High heel leather pumps By Tina (Petgirl) Bergman must-haves me and rude sex in SL vourite place. “I believe it shows the In six different colours with clubs.” Lilou tries to tell warmth that I try to show. The house sexy walk AO and shoe base Tina (Purple) her message of sensu- was already there but it was my job By Awori Cassini Including sexy walk and ality and to make it welcome for people.” Boksik (52, 248, 79) colour change system By Estrelle Fauna desires in the highlight L$300 L$25 sexuality The picture hanging in the living Heavenly Soles – to her room area of a baby in deep medita- Fallingwater Cellardoor Pink flower heels the wo- tion is surely the highlight. A paint- Spring Stilettos From She‘s So man is ing by artist Gottfried Helnwein is ROMANTIC: The four-poster bed which Choose from 18 different colours Unusual Shoes By Rowan Carroll never an ARTISTIC: also an eye catcher, mysterious and never fails to remind Alliez of her By Fallingwater Cellardoor Swain (242, 142, 160) object. Lilou Lomba touching like everything else. wedding day. L$275 Shiny Things, Shiny Falls (165, 177, 37) L$350 20 TRAVEL Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 TRAVEL 21 grendel‘s children Travel artworld a wonderfully creative new sim opens its ornate and mysterious doors feature By Bilbo Winkler browse the great market AN ELABORATE new store perched way up in the work of the Gren- By Manta Messmer Right here in Artropolis. It‘s a to some clouds, Grendel‘s Children is set to be a hit. del group. ARTWORLD MARKET is the wonderful low-lag environ- phenom- Floating at 200m above sea level, the extensive These creations force behind the SLART ment, and many of our artists enal ones, display is a creation of the Grendel group, on the are on display on magazine. live here. I also spend time with and gone sim of Avaria. But if there is one thing visitors to the walls through- Which sims have you explored other people, such as scientists, back a JAZZ: Oyster Bay this place will tell you, it‘s that Grendel‘s Children out the main hall, recently? poets and even dog groomers. few days later and they were is far more than a store. and you can‘t Besides being a beautiful de- They all inspire my work - every- gone. Artropolis was built by Walking down the narrow corridor after teleport- help but be im- sign, this new twin towers gal- thing is grist for the mill. Esch Snoats, who really made a ing in, guests arrive at a great hall, ornately deco- pressed. Staff are lery complex, the ‘Artisan Gal- Where do you party? place that‘s a pleasure to be in. rated from one end to the other. usually on hand ELABORATE: Grendel‘s Children leria‘, also showcases a wide Wherever Komuso Tokugawa What are your top tips for ex- Fantastically dressed avatars are prevalent to answer any variety of really interesting art- is playing his hot rockin‘ blues. ploring SL? throughout the building, where form is a mere queries, and after marvelling at the ists. I have also seen some great I prefer live music to discos, al- Start a magazine, then everyone palate for the zany and wondrous creations SL complexity of the group‘s creations, this could new programming in Oyster though I do occasionally mel- will send you landmarks! Other- residents dream up. well happen. The group also accepts individual Bay. low out at jazz discos, like the wise, when you see someone A quick stroll around during more busy times requests - so for all the residents who find their Where do Coffee & Pajajmas Jazz Show. interesting, look at their profile and you may come across crows, snakes, spi- building skills lacking, this may be the perfect you hang What sims do you find the and see what groups they are in ders, crabs, fish and monsters, all of who come to place to find what you‘re looking for. BEAUTIFUL: out and most creative? and join them. Also look at their Artisan Galleria relax? That changes daily. I‘ve been picks and visit them. ADVERT Take a quick peek at the hot destinations in profile picks. TAke yOUr PICK This week: Furries

L$500 your RacerX Gullwing Chromal Brodsky Relee Baysklef [email protected] Photos Isle of Wyrms The Great Wall FurNation Worlds Prime Limbo (140, 187, 71) Tyta (227, 241, 114) FurNation Prime (146, 175, 25) Did you spot something unu- others? Then send us your A HAVEN for artists and free spirits, VISITORS can explore for hours in IN tranquil moments in this furry sual? Have you got exclusive photos and you could earn the Isle of Wyrms is a mystical and the seemingly endless corridors oasis you can visit the awe-inspir- snapshots of a SL celebrity? yourself Linden Dollars. For Gothic corner of Limbo, with drag- inside this set of ancient walls and ing Ark, and when you want to let Were you at a great event or each photo published in the ons and other mythical creatures multiple tunnels built by Xenon your fur down you can party at the party? Have you seen something newspaper the author will lurking in the mists atop the turrets Linden – in fact many may still be famous Club Fur, the original SL new that you want to share with receive 500L$. of the colossal cathedral. there, looking for the way out! furry club. 22 ADVERT Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 DEAR RANDI 23

For advice write to Randi Barracuda at: [email protected] Dear Randi randi´s photo overseas passion casebook i‘ve met the love of my life - but what about his jealous ex? week 4 Dear Randi: I recently and sent insults and to-RL plan. Before you Emma feels an uneasy met a man in SL whom I threats my way every actually meet your love spark start to fly... think might be the love time I signed on until in RL, you should find of my life. Since in RL I muted her. Should I out as much about him we live an ocean apart, be worried about her? as possible and have we are planning to get — A.L. several extended tel- married here first and Randi says: I wouldn’t ephone talks. eventually meet in RL worry about her a bit And above all, have and see how it goes. as long as she doesn’t him be the first to cross The problem is his SL have your RL identity. the ocean to meet you ex-girlfriend, who has I am much more con- and not the other way Wow, you‘re so beautiful. I‘m a found out about us cerned about the SL- around! lucky man! my girl went boring betting under hammer is a bit bland Dear Randi: I’ve been dating a girl Dear Randi: I am married here from one of my interest groups and to a guy who is not only my lover have been thinking of proposing to but my SL best friend. Because Thanks, you‘re her in SL. She’s a beautiful, amaz- of his irregular RL work schedule not so bad ing lady that any guy would want. and a vast time-zone difference, yourself! Recently I was away from SL for five our time here together is limited. days. When I returned, I learned she Over the past couple of weeks he I like this had been a prize in a charity ‘date has begun visiting casinos, and now guy - but auction‘. She says the date meant that seems to be all he wants to do. shouldn‘t I still be sad? nothing to her. But should she re- He always invites me to go with him ally have made herself available like and I do. But I find the whole thing that? — S.B. boring. What can I do? —H.C. Randi says: You need to trust her Randi says: Ask him if he’ll talk to more if you really love her. If you you about it. There are plenty of aren’t officially engaged, then you things to do in SL besides gamble, have no right to tell her whether and I’m sure as his wife you can eas- or not she can date others. I say it’s ily think of one or two. He may even- time for you to quit stalling and pro- tually get bored with the casino pose! If she’s as wonderful as you scene unless he has a real gambling say, if you don’t snap her up then addiction, which would mean big- to be continued… some other guy will. ger problems for both of you. 24 ADVERT Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 GUIDE 25

top events ANd THE GUIDE entertainment picturesque marina This WEEK: sailing mowry bay club SMOOTH: ANWR

Enjoy the gorgeous marina as well as the casual club with a comfortable dance floor. Where: Mowry (163, 217, 27) By Gaetana Faust lighthouse vista making waves race rock journey across the high seas in a sleek sailing boat TAKE to the water in SL by learn- want to test the water can get ing to sail. a free entry-level Flying Tako at Starboards Yacht Club in Holly- Kanker‘s in Gray (33,152,22). Cus- wood (97, 148, 25) hosts sailing tomise your boat at SZ Designs Watch from the replica classes for novices, and the club‘s Sail Loft in Caddo (54,153,22), of a RL lighthouse as the proximity to the New England which features a variety of sails boats race by. sims of Nantucket, Bar Harbor and along with maps, globes and oth- Where: Race Rock Montauk makes it an ideal place er accessories for your boat. (194, 92, 31) to launch your boat. Try the Nan- At ANWR (102,166,40) you can tucket Yacht Club in Cutty Hunk launch your boat off an oil rig in vintage vessels (136,236,0) for a quaint stroll on the middle of the water, and lots the boardwalk or a tour of the old of empty water sims in the neigh- trudeau classic whaling boat. bourhood means smooth sailing. TruCor Marina in Chong (251,49,22) After a tough day sailing the seas, is a haven for fans of catamarans. stop by Sanchon Pirate‘s Pub These colourful vessels line the (138,30,31) for a mug of grog and harbour, ready for action. Right some pirate talk with your seafar- next door in Chong (164,85,24) is ing friends. Vendors sell pirate Full of classc boats with Flappy‘s Marina and Yacht Club, gear and boats for future adven- sparkling wood trim and which has a great deck and even tures in the deep blue yonder, weathered sails. a high dive for swimmers. and a poster alerts buccaneers to Where: Eggar Beginner sailors or those who just the symptoms of scurvy. (170, 200, 22) 26 GUIDE Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 GUIDE 27 4.13. - 4.19. don’t miss! – EVENTS of the week

LIVE MUSIC OPENING ART OPENING ART DANCE ALDOMANUTIO ABRUZZO COCA-COLA LAUNCH PHOTOGRAPHY NEW GAMESHOW MONASTERY TOUR SECOND LIFE BALLET The experimental musician Coke enters SL with two events RL Photographer Harry Cannod The first live game will take The Monastery of Felix Meritis Olmannen is SL Ballet‘s first brings his electric guitar to the to launch a competition to design will be showingLIVE MUSICoff his work at place at the Insula de Somni. is filled with paintings from the production, telling the story of grand opening of the Museum of a new form of vending machine. the Vision of Trust mall. Watch other contestants or enter early Renaissance. A German- a couple whose souls wait cen- Contemporary Art. When: April 16, 08:00 When: April 15 yourself for a chance to win. speaking guide will be giving turies to be reunited. Come and When: April 15, 12:00 and April 17, 17:00 Where: Vision of Trust (128, 128) When: April 13, 12:00 tours this Monday. check out the popular show. Where: Neufreistadt Where: Crayonville Island Where: Insula de Somni When: April 16, 12:00-12:30 When: April 18, 16:00-17:30 (177, 136, 182) (128, 128) (149, 138, 26) Where: Lill Burn Valley (121, 6) Where: IBM 10 (20, 175)

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music ours. Then, type tainly not recommended. chARitY ducAtion G E KIRSTIN CORLEONE oPEnin ART AUCTION The up and coming vocalist EXhiBition ALL ABOUT FURRIES music Get your hands on some SL will be performing some old your own message “Aah, a soldier!“, some- ARTS CENTRE GALA Curious about furries, even - art and help a good cause. An favourites by famous RL artists BRAZILIAN ART The opening gala of the Multi one yourself? Come along and NATALIE MOODY LIVE art auction will be held to raise - including Madonna and Gwen Haemetz Mizser, the Brazilian Media Arts Centre. For invitations discuss furries and the history of FREEBIE: FlipTitle Soft Shadows presents the money for the Virtual Angels Well Stefani. expressionist artist, composer contact [email protected]. the furry movement. wonderful Natalie Moody with ness Fund, an SL charity. When: April 11, 19:00-20:00 and bass player, presents his When: April 7, 17:00 When: April 8, 17:00 one shouted. “No, wait“, I April 7, 11:00 – as original, bizarre When: Clyde (124, 165) some great tunes. Go along for first individual exhibition at the Somerset (231, 199, 66) Where: Where: Where: Okemo Canyon Where: Kona dAlliez (38, 199, 22) plenty of dancing and a friendly [KODE] gallery. (219, 135) ADVERT atmosphere. When: April 6, 16:00 When: April 9, 12:00 Where: Envy (164, 138, 22) Starax (199, 217, 43) pleaded, as I struggled to Where:

tion ! Ation EducA ! Educ On take it off - a mistake, as tDEALING’s WITHs GRIEFERS On PREJUDICE DISCUSSION at’If you‘re having problems with Come to the Thinkers Discussion griefing, come along to pick up Dos and Don‘ts - MAPS Whha event to discuss why prejudice W tips on dealing with them. exists in SL and RL. it resulted in me ending up When: April 8, 13:00-14:30 When: April 10, 15:30-16:30 Where: Fisherman‘s Cove (37, 232) Where: Support For Healing DO DOn´t (212, 142) By Gaetana faust R stark naked on a crowded wAnt to sEE You + – EVEnt hERE? E wEEk! nt of th DO you have an event which you Ent EVE + Check the Mini Map to see if there - Check all the Map boxes unless you beach, which went down ntERtAinm would like to see published in k! E AERIS SHENLIN E wEE The AvaStar‘s Events section? nt of th JAZZ ROMANCE A fascinating exhibition by the mystical Aeris. She has recreated the - EVE - If so, email us details at news Listen to some great jazz courte Long Lost Relics which are now shrouded in mystery and legend. DATE A DESIGNER [email protected]. sy of DJ SexyJade Echegaray. When: April 7, 11:00 are others in the neighbourhood. really care about the locations of about as well as the uni- Ten high-profile designers are being auctioned off to benefit cancer When: April 10, 21:30-00:30 Where: Aster Island (141, 126, 21) research, so make sure you‘re there to stake your claim. Where: Haeoreum (209, 60) When: April 7, 12:00 Where: Nuku Hiva (128, 93, 22) + Use the Landmarks list in the map Telehubs and Popular places. form. So watch out new- to zip to your favourite destinations. - Rely on the map to locate your bies, military clothing and + Look for the green dots on the map friends. You can only see them if nakedness are not cool in TThehe AAvaSvaSttarar EvEventent ListinListinggss to see where people are gathered. they give you permission. the wrong place! Reminds + Seek out the yellow and purple - Leave the red beam in place when me a bit of RL, really. If you want YOUR live concert, art gallery opening, radio areas on the map to see Land for you have mapped or landmarked a Sale or Auction. location. Click Clear to remove it. show, or any other event to appear in The AvaStar’s new + Press a button to Copy SLURL to - Keep the map zoomed all the way listings section, send an email to [email protected]. Clipboard so that you can IM a in. Zoom out to see regions beyond landmark to your friends. the default boundaries. MILITARY: Chinese uniform 30 ADVERT Apr. 13, 2007 Apr. 13, 2007 31

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Profile Name: Isabella Sampaio TA: What is your fa- their avatar and ap- TA: Which personal birth date: vourite place in SL? pearance upgrades. achievements are 12/09/2006 IS: Anyplace outdoors, Then there‘s shop- you most proud of? Profession: preferably a beach ping, which I do more IS: I‘m proud of my- Model, Photographer, with a scenic view - of than I like to admit! self for striving to do Writer that brings peace of TA: What would you my best in whatever Attitude: mind. Given the cha- change about SL? I set out to achieve. Free Spirited, Compas- os and stresses that IS: While I appreciate I haven‘t been in SL sionate, Adventurous come with RL - and SL for its great diver- long, but I‘ve already THE AVASTAR: What sometimes SL during sity, where people carved out a marve- is your best feature? technical meltdowns - can be themselves, I lous experience for ISABELLA SAMPAIO: I enjoy remote places sometimes find my- myself. I‘m usually told my where I can be alone self wishing for an TA: If SL had a presi- eyes, but I‘ll leave that with my thoughts. even greater influx of dent, who would question for others TA: How do you spend diplomacy, sophistica- you vote for? to ponder. I‘m more your time in SL? tion, dignity, respect, IS: I would vote for outspoken about my IS: There are my tolerance, support a leader who brings interior features, and friends, and there are and service to soci- smarts, gusto, class, tend to believe my a growing number of ety amongst its resi- sophistication, heart, mind and heart are special people, as well dents. These things dynamism and a be- of equal weight and as my work as founder will come in time, one lief in giving back and value and much nicer of Style Guru, which would hope, as this giving to others. May I than my eyes. assists individuals in world evolves. nominate Callie Cline?