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"Several of our 2021 sim sponsors, plus a wide variety of other creators on the grid, have generously donated a creation for our [valium] group Christmas Tree Gift Giving celebration. Beginning at 2pm slt on 7 December, the gifts will be available to [valium] group members.  Come pick yours up and attend the party too!  The Christmas Tree and gifts are located at the main landing zone at Seiiki.  The party (see flyer below) will be held there as well." Read more on the blog.

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"I have not found myself with the time or desire to blog a place in a long time, but wow, Panjin is quite breathtaking! Panjin, the land tag, simply states, “Red beach in China.”" Read more on the blog.

"Corsica South Coasters is a mainland community that shares a love of creativity, art, music, leisure and  beautiful surroundings connecting land and people. It is accessible for anyone to enjoy, with access to the Linden Road and the Waterways, all the way to Blake Sea and beyond. Travelers can arrive or continue their journey by land, sea or air (seaplane/helicopter only) thanks to the direct connection to Circuit La Corse, the nearby docks at Emyniad Harbor, Novatron Port and Port Edge Walker." Read more on the blog.

"As the sun rises over Awenia in its still-incomplete form, I’ve been thinking about the Realm Rebuild and why it’s so important to me. First of all, Awenia continues to be a popular tourist destination, and I want to make sure our visitors always get an authentic experience." Read more on the blog.

"I won’t lie to you: J’doube is madness. After eight years of working Faire Security (because, let’s face it, the so-called “Pawlice” are really for punters to have a laugh about, and someone has to do the heavy lifting), I have never seen a Realm like J’doube. So when they sent a few of us seasoned enforcers in to sweep the region before a couple of satellite parties, we were expressly told that whilst the surrounding shopping boardwalk seemed to be relatively safe, no-one was sure about the areas off the built-up path." Read more on the blog.

"Tucked away in the very north end of the 14 region “City State” of New Babbage (more about New Babbage in a later article) is probably one of the biggest buildings of the city.  Brunel Hall. I first stumbled on an earlier version of the hall years ago when i was exploring the grid visiting various steampunk and Victorian themed regions.  In 2012 when i stayed at the hotel it was much smaller, having only two floor, since then its been extended out a lot into 5 floors in total." Read more on the blog.

"Just to put a preface on this…myself (Lia) and Fenny grew up at a time when EDM (Electronic Dance Music) was still in the throes of the “Great Split”. Late 80’s through the 90’s the original techno and dance scene was splintering into all sorts of different styles of house, dance and club and myself and fenny followed a lot of those branches into what today is all lumped into the heading of “EDM”. So, as you can expect, knowing the full history of EDM going back to the time of the late 80’s into the splintering of the 90’s we can both become the “Statler and Waldorf” muppets when it comes to reviewing a general EDM club." Read more on the blog.

"When it comes to “General” rated clubs in Second Life who play a mix of modern top 40 pop all the way down to hits from the 70’s, who also have practically full 24/7 coverage of DJ’s and hosts and who have been on the go in SL for more than a decade and are still busy pulling in more than 60 to 70 people during peak UK and US hours, few of them can compare to Muddy’s." Read more on the blog.

"A little over and week and a half ago, when I (it’s Fenny writing this), Liandra, and Lizzy were all chatting on Facebook saying that RL had finally calmed down and we should all get back into SL and the blog, Lizzy mentioned that when we do, we need an actual “home base”." Read more on the blog.

"I gots a selfie with Patch! Well OK, not Patch exactly. The stand-up cutout of patch (known as Flat Patch) that’s showing off the model of the electric car at the welcome area now has a pose in it. Sit, and take yourself a selfie!" Read more on the blog.

"I had to start this travel journal by visiting one of the most inspiring, creative builds that we collectively have the pleasure to enjoy. The Vordun Gallery plays an important part in my experience, and is my first post because it inspired my never-ending wanderlust and quest to find the most creatively built and cultivated spaces in SL." Read more on the blog.

"The last few weeks for me have been a blur, but one thing that brings me back to peace is travel. Taking quiet, mindful journeys around our world allows me to focus intently on the energy of creativity, which in turn revitalizes my own creative energy and spirit of creation. If you ever need an energetic pick-me-up, I'd suggest grabbing your passport and taking a flight!" Read more on the blog.

"Nestled within the boundless realms of Second Life is a quaint, vibrant refuge known as Commune Utopia." Read more on the blog.

"As I stood at the Sailors Cove Airfield, excitement bubbled within. Before me was Greg’s Bar Airship, ready to take its passengers on a journey over the weeping forests and the mesmerizing Blake Sea." Read more on the blog.

"This is Part 2 of the Lost Unicorn Storybook Region.  Enter the Magical World of your Favorite Childhood Storybooks." Watch the video on YouTube

"This is the most beautiful and magical sim that I have ever seen.  Travel around the magical land of the Lost Unicorn.  I hope you fall in love with it like I did." Watch the video on YouTube

"I have been toying with the idea of making a fall sim this year and swung back and forth on whether to or not. But I already had the bug…I really wanted to do it. So mid week I found a sim and set about starting to layout my ideas. I’m pushing myself to create a less ‘linear’ region that I would do normally and it all starts in a tiny fishing village called Deer River. This photo is taken on some rocks on the beach. I’ll have more wips to show as the region comes to life and I’m aiming for 1st September to open it." Read more on the blog.

"One of the areas that is was an absolute must to bring back to Deer River was this cabin and even more important the rocking chair on the porch.  These were both fixtures of the first iteration of Deer River and it was on that chair that I sat with Mr Smith for the first time." Read more on the blog.

"In a few days I will close Snowdrops. Although it aimed to be a winter sim and there is plenty of winter time left there is a fair amount of ‘Christmas’ about the sim and so it feels right to close it at the end of the year." Read more on the blog.

"The Gazette is normally published at one minute past midnight SLT on Saturday, but this week we are publishing one day early to coincide with the opening of SL's Sci-Fi Expo 2021, which is offering a special, limited edition event stamp for your Bellisseria Passport." Read more on the blog.

"Our proposed sub-offices on Linden Department of Public Works land have been eagerly anticipated since the prototypes were displayed on our stand at SL18B. The designs have now been been completed. They are being tested at secret locations in-world. The plan is for our beloved Moles to place them on public land. The date of placement has yet to be confirmed." Read more on the blog.

"Tribute to SL20B and World Fairytales at Marvelous region" Read more on the blog.

"Today I invite you on an amazing journey through the Gardens of Babylon with Good Fairy. Gardens of Babylon  is a stunning location that combines, like in a museum, the culture of Antiquity and the Middle East, in magnificent interiors on several floors of a huge building filled with stairs, passages, waterfalls and plants, as well as outside - beautiful park corners with gazebos and exquisite furniture." Read more on the blog.

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