December SLexy Inc. Elite ModelMischa Cuttia

ContentsWithout Love: Life is Just Noise and Money

Face of photoLIFE 2009

Club Shampoo

Maggie Mahoney | Runway

Extreme Makeover: Bryce Shatner

Beautiful Faces Contest Winners

The Far Away

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Founder, CEO and Editor Wil Dreadlow

Managing EditorRaphaella NightFire

Design EditorDadaist Gears

Fashion Editor Daija Arida

Photography EditorShannonCharlize GossipGirl

JournalistsMaryMac Dougall

Zoie Kurrajong

PhotographerHatshepsut Yoshikawa

Editor’s NotesIt is that time of the year again where we all begin to focus on our family, friends and others that are important in our lives. We have just gone through ( in America ) the holiday of Thanks Giving and it can if you let it, bring you to a place where you really weigh those things in your life that are important or not. Beyond the Food, beyond the gifts, even beyond al the Hype of the holidays, we should never forget the opportunity we all have to make a difference. Whether it be helping someone cross the street or even as extreme as paying someone’s rent. Everyone has some kind of need if you look closely enough. For just a moment this Holiday Season, I want to encourage each of you to take the opportunities that are infront of you and lend a hand to someone. The feeling alone is worth the effort. But do it for more than that, do it to make a Difference. I count myself very fortunate and look forward to each and every opportunity I am faced with on a daily basis. Hope you get that opportunity today.

Wil Dreadlow

Without lovelife is just noise and money

Interview with MusicianZaphod Theas

by Raphaella Nightfire

I: When I first saw you playing it was an acoustic set and it was surprisingly good even with Sl lag. If I recall that gig was being videotaped for your webpage. The next time was at the Foundry. You did the metal set. It blew me away! Within the first few chords I dived into my wardrobe (if you saw my wardrobe you would realize that this is an entirely accurate description), dragged out the one pair of jeans I own and never wear, dug out an old black ‘metal’ t-shirt grabbed a hot dog off the vendor and was in head banging bliss! AND as anyone who knows me is well aware, ‘Ms Nightfire does not ‘do’ jeans’! So given you are directly

responsible for my wardrobe deviation I want to know more about you and your music. I want to know well, everything from the day you rezzed!

ZT: I first came into SL on 8th May 2007. A colleague suggested I check out Sl for business reasons. I had no plans to be an Sl muso at that point. My first impression was that it was hugely complex to operate, but exciting. I just explored randomly, trying to absorb it all; trying to understand what SL is and how it works.

By chance, one of the first places I just happened to TP to was Menorca, Slim Warriors Island

- and she happened to be there, watering the plants. I was intrigued about the SL music scene when she told me people played in here. Well, from Menorca... it started to get interesting.

I had a long interesting convo with Slimmie, gave her my MySpace link. She encouraged me to think about playing in here and to check out the music scene, so I followed a LM from there to Circe’s Luxor Stage, where Jeff Tully was playing. In the next few days I got talking to Circe Broom, who is hugely influential in the SL music scene. Same deal, I gave her my MySpace page and she was impressed I think. Also in

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the first few days here I met Cher Harrington, SL Music DJ. Between them, even though I didn’t realize it fully at the time, I had quite an influential cadre of friends who all steered me towards giving it a go.

To me, it was all a bit mind-boggling.

I: * blinks * Soooo let me get this straight, you came in all noob with the bad hair and sideways duck walk and ended up crash landing into the back yards of three of the most influential music people in SL?!

ZT: just pure fluke really! But I think it helped that at the time I had a good collection of songs online.

I remember Circe coming up to me about 2 or 3 weeks after we first met and saying... “Look, I really like the songs you have online, but I wonder how they will translate into SL?” I took that as a challenge it was at that was the point where I decided to do the full electric shows, not just play acoustic like EVERYBODY else at the time.

My first live gig in SL was on 30th August at Ocean Dreams. That was the gig you saw me at. Interestingly, in terms of progression I started

thousands…

I: Nods... how do you explain it – as a musician?

ZT: Well, I think you don’t realize until you look at the audience that every one of those people is there, really watching you. They can talk to you directly and respond immediately, whereas in RL they can just boo, cheer, or throw bottles of, um... whatever on stage * lmao *

I: So no lifting heavy equipment or dodging missiles.

ZT: Totally. And the connection with the audience is amazingly intimate and I love that. It is AMAZINGLY rewarding to know and feel how much people my songs touch. As a musician, SL empowered me hugely

I: And on a personal level, have you talked to other ‘live’ musicians about this experience?

ZT: Oh yes, and they often have similar observations.

You: What about those who haven’t played in SL? Are they skeptical?

ZT: There’s a mixed reaction. For example, I was asked to present a paper on playing in SL to the Musicians Union conference

doing the metal sets first, and later on added the acoustic sets to experiment :)

I: Ok, so following the story so far, you not only plummeted into their back yards, but also took up the Sl music challenge. But in r/l you are not a music noob - how long have you been playing?

ZT: Holy moly - I have been a musician since I was 7, when I started piano lessons. I started teaching myself guitar at 13 and started my on stage career as a performing musician when I was 14, 3000 people - open air, lead guitarist, heavy metal.

I kept up performing throughout my teens, then became a recording solo artist and did a lot with that in my 20’s. So that’s 26 years playing and 19 years since my first gig.

I: How did you learn about streaming here? Was it difficult? Did you need to get particular equipment to ensure quality sound?

ZT: * LOL * well not really. I used to run an international webcasting company and I am a sound engineer. That gave me a bit of a leg up(*1)

I: Yes, I can see how that would

help!

ZT: So I had the advantage of having some skills and equipment in a different league to others. I could use much simpler equipment but it has also given me the challenge to do a better caliber of show, and do it my way.

I: How is it different as a musician, to not have the audience in front of you? Does that make any difference or is the audience feedback as good here? Is there still ‘connection’ with the audience playing in virtual space?

ZT: Ah that’s a very interesting question. SL is fantastic for being a musician. It opens up borders to listeners and opportunities in other territories. Being based in the UK, the traditional music industry was an extremely hard place to get noticed. It’s very trendy and artificial over here, so it’s a slow and expensive road

I: Yes.... And so much control is in the hands of others?

ZT: Indeed. Always! But in SL, I have been able to test my set list in front of international audiences

I: have you noticed any particular characteristics among your audience here? Anything different

from RL?

ZT: Well something fantastic about SL audiences is they are very open minded about music.

For me as a listener in SL, I find myself going to Jazz shows, blues shows, and more familiar rock shows. I just wouldn’t seek out that variety in RL but in here my eyes have been opened more. It is the same too with my listeners.

I: So - accessibility?

ZT: Definitely. I get comments all the time from people saying, ‘hey I prefer your metal shows’, or ‘hey I prefer your acoustic shows’, but people come to both.

When I played my first gig at the Pyramid at Laurel, I was really nervous that I wouldn’t carry any energy into the performance. I worried that it may just feel like a “rehearsal” in my own home, but the moment the gig started, it was weird, my room just melted away and I was ON that STAGE! So the energy focus was there.

The audience / performer dynamic is just as strong as in RL. Totally! That was the BIGGEST surprise - and I mean I have headlined at Camden, played open air to

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the UK until I am ready to.

I: So your music, your art is YOURS. It stands alone unhampered by marketing and without having to compromise to someone else’s judgment of ‘what sells’.

ZT: Absolutely! The “son you need a record deal” process is totally obsolete. That’s not meant as a slur on anyone in the industry. The fans just like me the way I am.

I: so you develop along your lines and in response to your audience rather than an enthusiastic ‘marketing guru’ idea of what will or won’t be best.

ZT: Yes that’s it exactly. I have a diverse range of material and I can develop it with great confidence in here. My art is totally unruffled in here. I am developing the set, as a performing artist that I will take with me in RL and SL for the rest of my life and I have the space and time to do that, and to enjoy building my songs up too

I: Do you find other ‘new’ musicians ask advice?

ZT: Yes all the time, but the market place is changing too. There are more defined places for people to get help then there where when I started out - groups, stream

shares, rehearsal rooms etc, it’s much easier to get a foot in. When I started out there were about 200 people doing this, now there are more than ten times as many, so the support mechanisms are getting more standardized. However, I still get a few people ask me directly how things work and I like to help people get started too.

I: Mel, you travel this journey with Zaphod. You are his partner in sl and r/l and it is very clear you make a great team. What are your thoughts on live music in Sl?

MS: Well, * LOL*. I met him at a concert, my heart called out and I have been ‘roady-ing’ for him ever since.

(*At this point the interview noted an exchange of looks and a little affectionate exchange between the two. The interviewer naturally politely averted her eyes*.)

MS: Zaphod and his approach and music are a huge inspiration for me and the baseline by which I measure other aspects of music in Sl. It seems some think it is easy and it clearly is not. There are so many karaoke performers. Yet for a true r/l musician, the fans you have built up here will follow you

into the RL. For example, Zaphod is releasing the next double album cd in time for Christmas and much of this has been in response to demand from his SL fan base.

Z: We love to check out the SL music scene. It is happening! It is exciting to be a part of and there are some great people doing great things! We are all pioneers in here so it changes fast but people like Slim Warrior, Circe Broom, Live Music Enthusiasts, Independent Musicians Group, SL Music Group, etc, are all very active. Some are collaborating on songwriting and it’s great to see what people like VLB are doing, I have jammed with them a few times and it’s great fun. There are also some great stream duos coming together; Mimi Carpenter does a lot of that. Although the technology is a little inhibitive the musicians are pushing it as far as possible.

MS: It seems that SL is a good place to “cut your teeth” as a musician, then take it into RL... gives you a bit of confidence I think. Then when you feel surer of yourself and tested out material and audience reaction in Sl it seems that it could be easier to get in front of a live audience to perform the set.

earlier this year. I was one of their guest speakers and also paneled with some high profile industry people. In the context of that event they were hugely intrigued and impressed by my case study and some loved the idea of music in this area. However, there’s a huge divide in people being able to understand the social aspect of SL without having been here and seen it firsthand. It’s like when the Internet first came out and e-mail, most people were like, “you’ll never see me using that”... now many are in rehab from face book ;)

I: A couple of singers have said that coming in here and performing has increased cd sales, but more importantly given them an international audience that would not have been possible otherwise so in r/l world the usual contract and promotional process is almost circumvented

ZT: That is exactly how I am seeing things at the moment. For example, in Sl I can tell that my biggest music market is the USA; my American fans are probably the best fans I have in the world.

Without SL I may not have realized that. In SL I can develop the US market, without having to leave

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I: You just released a new cd and had a SL launch! Tell me a little about the album….

ZT: I released ‘Angels and Alligators’ on the 25th November. I wanted to give my listeners access to the best of what I play in SL and also introduce them to the angels and alligators in my life. This has been a really exciting album to work on because it is the cumulation of a project that that has grown and developed in Second Life!

The album is made up of two virtual CD’s that can be played in SL. Disc one “Alligators” contains 12 live electric rock tracks that are definitive examples of the metal the audience in SL loves. I have put the audience favorites here, like “Back on the Rack” and “Anosognosia” which have some pretty explosive guitar, through to orchestrated rock anthems like “Start Again” and “Why Did You Never Believe Me”.

Disc two “Angels” contains 13 live tracks from my acoustic unplugged concerts. Anger driven quips such as “Hope You Learn”, “Sweetie” and “The Vodka Advert” keep the hard edge up on this album. But it also includes the more timeless ballads such as “This Is Your Love

Song”, title track “Angel” and a rare piano performance of “Beautiful Love Song.

The actual album format is the brainchild of Bones Writer, who has developed a music store at TRAX Music Resource Centre. Trax has become popular with many musicians in SL!

I: So what advice WOULD you give to people thinking about bringing their music in world?

ZT: We only really live one life and SL, just like the Internet, is the fast lane for getting started with great ideas, be it your latest song, or a cool design for a handbag The world we have access to in SL is the same world we live in. So my advice is - do it.

*1) Zaphos, a RL producer/engineer, having worked on live audio recordings for artists such as Jesus Jones, Shed7, Belinda Carlisle, Hawkwind and Southside Johnny. At the turn of the millennium he pioneered an internet radio station, which featured him as the main presenter for a show featuring music by many talented unsigned artists to over 20,000 listeners per week.

For more information or to hear Zaphod’s music:

IM him directly!

Zaphod on

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Z Shaped Television - http://www.mogulus.com/zaphodtheaslive

Zaphod’s MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/zaphodtheas

Zaphod’s mp3 recordings and his albums, ‘Angels and Alligators’ and ‘Ten For The Road ‘can be purchased in SL at various locations including The Foundry and Laurel Arts Isle.

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I had also kinda overspent my budget for the month on boots that were – quite simply - well, oxygen! But that’s a whole other story. Anyway, I figured camping for the next few months was a little too much like delayed gratification. There MUST be a way. Then I saw it, the Opium Fashion Agency call for applications for the Face of photoLIFEe Competition 2009!

That was in September and OK I know I should be able to rattle off all the incredible prizes and honours, but to be honest all I registered were that among these goodies was a photoLIFE studio. Sandro Fratica took a couple of quick head and full shots with the

SometimeS when you See Something you like, you have to control your impulses. You know, budget, save up, camp or something. Window shopping on the Opium sim I saw the photoLIFE studio. I tested it, read the notecard

and decided there and then I had to have it. Then I saw it, the Opium Fashion Agency call for applications for the Face of photoLIFEe

Competition 2009!

studio and I think I may have been the only applicant wearing horns (well I was in a hurry!). The next part of the application asked a series of questions about the studio and it’s features. I completed these and entered. What followed was one of the most enjoyable chapters in my SL so far.

On October 11th, Opium Fashion Agency hosted the Top 20 Reveal Party with Fricker Frequency laying down an awesome dance stream. Guests were kept in suspense as photoLIFE owner, OomPoppaMawMaw announced two names every ten minutes. The top 20 were:

Abandoon Nacht, Avona Ryba,Ayanna Mubble, Cami Bamboo, colleen Criss, Distracting Nighbor, Gamp Lane, Ida Boomhauer, Josephine Kiranov, Jula Carnell, Kate Stockholm, Livia Mastroianni, Musetta Fieschi, Nienna Smythe, Payton Heron, Pris Telling, Raphaella Nightfire, RubyStarlight Writer, Sami Kutanaga and Sapphire Coakes.

In true Oom and Mallory style, it was not enough to look pretty in a photo and answer a few questions. The search was for an all-rounder - brains, beauty, initiative and style

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to represent photoLIFE for the next 12 months. The top 20 were called to complete the next stage of the competition. The Fashion Hunt (read ‘scavenger hunt’ – something I seriously suck at). We were first photographed and filmed and them let loose on the Opium sim with a notecard and seven questions to answer. Fast and accurate was the goal. The Top 5 finishers in the Fashion Hunt earned themselves automatic spots into the Top 10.

I refuse to humiliate myself by

settled herself in a chair opposite. Oom neglected to tell her that he had inserted a script that ensured that the chair ate her at regular intervals. At first I was too polite to mention it but to see this beauty’s head disappearing with a chomp and her arms flailing became too much. I fell off the couch at home. Tears were rolling down my face and I was laughing so hard I could barely type. How the hell I made it to alternate beats the hell outta me!

So now in addition to the five winners of the Fashion Hunt was the next five and two alternates:

Pris Telling, Gamp Lane, Colleen Cris, Jula Carnell and Kate Stockholm. The 2 alternates were Abandoon Nacht and Raphaella Nightfire. Now were preparing for the pageant. And we were spoiled. We were each given a budget of

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describing exactly where I came out of the twenty but I will say without reservation that the top five RubyStarlight Writer, Ida Boomhauer, Sapphire Coakes, Payton Heron and Avona Ryba truly

earned their spot in the top ten finalists after that challenge!

No one could ever accuse Oom of being impulsive when it comes to business. The next stage of the competition was (insert drum roll here) – ‘The Interview”. The remaining 15 applicants

were interviewed by the Opium Fashion Agency staff and 5 more finalists were chosen along with 2 alternates.

When it was my turn I was finishing up at the Girl’s Night In Breast Cancer Benefit. It was a pyjama party. The good thing I guess was that instead of horns I attended in cute pink mouse pyjamas with matching floppy mouse slippers. Mallory, gracious as always assured me that my attire did not matter. She made me completely comfortable and

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Kate Stockholm Creative Entry

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2,000L to develop our own casual look as well as the most beautiful gowns by Sonia28 Jie and Forda Fairlane of Haute Style.

They were judged on their poise and elegance walking in the gowns while their while pictures they submitted themselves were shown for the Miss Photogenic contest. The next part of the pageant they were asked to walk in casual outfits of their own creation designed to show their unique personalities while their Miss Creative submissions were being show and a Miss Creative selected.

In a well-deserved win, Kate Stockholm was selected winner both Miss Photogenic and Miss Creative.

The final section of the Pageant was the interview session in which each contestant was given a different question asked by the judges and had to think on their feet while sounding intelligent, confident and sincere. Seven

finalists were selected from this event.

The final event, November 2nd, 2008, consisted of a Black and White ball that was hosted in a beautiful, whimsical and dark setting on the Opium Sim. It was an invite only affair but turned out having a full sim. Dj Fricker Fracker kept the party rolling and the live performance by Cylindrian Rutabaga, a very talented live singer and musician, made the

ball extra special.

When the 2009 Face of photoLIFE was announced the excitement notched up a few. The winner was Kate Stockholm! Congratulations filled the voice and text box and everyone was genuinely delighted for her. There is little doubt Kate will be an excellent ambassador!

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Kate Stockholm Winner of Miss Photogenic and Miss Creative

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Club Shampoo? What is it? A type of shampoo? A place to buy shampoo by the case?

These are a few of the questions that passed through this writer’s mind when assigned to visit Club Shampoo.

After a few minutes to allow everything to rezz, I was nothing short of amazed and realized where the Shampoo part might have come in for the name. The air was full of bubbles of various sizes. Shampoo bubbles? Maybe I’ll never know because I was quite taken aback by the whole scene and the music. The lighting and the decor was nothing short of fantastic for a night club. It was a great atmosphere.

Since it was the grand opening of the club when I visited, there were live DJs that whole night. The taste in music from one to another was similar but was constant and lively. You could not help but move in your office chair while your avatar danced to the music. There was quite a crowd there when I visited towards

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the end of the night and had been told that there were as many as sixty in the club at one time. Imagine that!! PEOPLE!!!!

While the club targets the gay community it is open to everyone and I did not feel unwelcomed there as one of three females in the place amongst a substantial crowd. As a matter of fact I had a great time and found it difficult to leave until I looked at the clock. I had such fun and I’m sure the smile was on my face the whole time I was there. Queen, you did a fantastic job with that place. Colt, thanks for the welcome.

Since this writer’s last visit to Club Shampoo, rumors had reached her ears that Club Shampoo had changed locations. After contact with the owners it was discovered not to be a rumor but to be true. Club Shampoo had indeed moved within the last couple of weeks to a totally new and larger location adjacent to Raw Art Gallery. The decor is pretty close to what it was previously and activities are getting into full swing now that the move is done. Foam Fridays are a regularly sponsored event with give a ways from merchants which always attract a good crowd. In fact, the new venue now occupies two floors with an art gallery on the first level and the club itself on the second. Yes, it is business as usual for Club Shampoo with little else changed.

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RUNWAYmaggie mahoney

By Zoioe Kurrajong

When I got my assignment to interview the CEO of RUNWAY magazine, Maggie Mahoney, the first thing that I thought was, “Why does SL need another fashion magazine?” I headed out to the nearest magazine stand and found the latest copy of RUNWAY and quickly found out that

YES, SL does need THIS fashion magazine.

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inspired her. “Absolutely! When we worked with Jeremey Ryan and Dellybean North on the initial design concept, we knew that a timeless, elegant and classic build was what we wanted for RUNWAY. Something that would be in fashion regardless of the time. The Art Deco period is just that. Jeremey added a little modern flair to some of the architectural elements, but the deco flavor is predominant. We wanted to give the staff a working environment that they would enjoy spending time in and be proud of. I think we accomplished that brilliantly.”

RUNWAY first issued in March of 2008 and since this time, it has a circulation has boomed to 60,000 readers. “I have always watched the fashion industry in SL but grew tired quickly of seeing the same faces,” said Mz Mahoney. “I approached my partner, Ocean Bates , about opening RUNWAY in

January of this year. We talked about it for a few weeks, the direction it would take, our vision for it.” RUNWAY Magazine has a staff of 12. She has also started RUNWAY Productions, which employs a staff of 5. “That does not count the guest columnists and photographers of course.” said Mz Mahoney. When asked about other actives in SL that she has been involved in, I was told that she had a photography studio for a year. I had noticed that she had actually taken some of the photographs in her magazine. Mz Mahoney has been a model and a consultant. She has worked with Sand Castle Studio with brand development and marketing. She is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for The Second Life Cable Network. I should have asked her what type of vitamins she takes!

”We recently announced RUNWAY Productions. It is a sister company

to the magazine that works with design houses, fashion agencies, and charities to produce stellar fashion events.” Asked about the charities that RUNWAY has worked with, Mz Mahoney replied, “We are currently working with several charities: Make A Wish Foundation - they are having an event mid December and we are providing models for two shows. We are also working with the American Cancer Society to do several events - one in December and then the Makeover Magic event for survivors during the Relay for Life drive. Charities are a very important part of the giving aspect of SL and we try our best to support them first and foremost we offer free marketing and promotion for charitable organizations to help foster their efforts in Second Life. It is one of the few slivers of generosity that the residents still have - so to me

It Is as slick and as edgy as Vogue or Vanity Fair in RL. I could almost feel the glossy pages as I read all the articles and looked at the beautiful photographs. I also noticed that there were ads but unlike many of it’s counter parts, there was more content. There seemed to be an equal focus on the designers, the clothes, the models and the model agencies. That concept is a fresh approach to SL fashion. “The runway is usually the first glimpse the public - RL or SL - gets to see new collections, said Mz Mahoney, “the models are the canvas if you will for the designers to display their art. We felt it appropriate to focus on three facets - the models, the designers, and the agencies. This gives a very in depth look at all of the key players in the industry.”

I met Mz Mahoney in her gorgeous RUNWAY office. I noticed when I first arrived that the building is very ART DECO in style, a very classic and timeless look. This style was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, the graphic arts and film. I asked Mz Mahoney if the building

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it is very important to give it every boost possible.”

I asked her why SL needed another fashion magazine. “It didn’t but I thought it needed a magazine that offered a more unbiased view of the industry. “A vast majority of the fashion industry remains uncovered and that is where RUNWAY is different.We bring neutrality to the table. We feature seasoned and new designers, models, agencies - large and small. I think we present a more rounded view of the industry.”

Mz Mahoney has discovered designers and models that would have been unknown if not for RUNWAY. “One recent discovery that was quite a welcome surprise was Zullay Thor of Zullay Designs. She is one of the few true couture

designers in SL. The first fashion show I covered for RUNWAY, she [EmmZ Tzara] just owned the catwalk. She has such a strong and striking presence, I was just in awe”.

Being so influential in SL fashion and being a clothes horse myself, I had to know the Holiday Season fashion trends. “Scarves, faux fur trims, animal prints, and a resurgence of my favorite fabric - hounds tooth :). Boots are always in fashion and this season looks to be no exception. We are seeing lots of leathers too - a return to casual gloves. Lots of plaids, tartans and checks too.” As far as gowns go, I was told, “The jewel tones”.

I asked when she started SL, did she EVER see herself where she is now? She laughed and said,

“good heavens no”. She credits her team for her success. “I have a great team that helps me bring it together - without them I would still be just Maggie”. Her future goals, “Future - wow - the sky is the limit. Continue making RUNWAY the best read in SL - continue to push productions and set the bar for fashion events in SL. If we can continue to reach those goals - I will be quite content.”

A day in the life of Maggie would make my head spin! “It does not seem like work when you love what you do and believe in what you are doing. I often look up and see it is 3 in the afternoon - and wonder where the morning went. That kind of harmony is never a burden. It is a joy - for me it is :)”.

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extreme makeover

Bryce ShatnerTarget:

Daija Arida: First of all, thank you for the interview =)

Bryce Shatner: You’re welcome.

Daija Arida: I know u don’t want to talk about your real life much, but tell me y u came to second life

Bryce Shatner: I had tried out several 3d chats, and was looking for something better. When I came to second life, it was the best and I still think it is. So far I haven’t found anything better.

Daija Arida: I agree.

Bryce Shatner: So after three years,

I still haven’t found a better place. Not that second life doesn’t have its problem he he.

Daija Arida: Of course, much more than some...lol

Bryce Shatner: Yes, but it’s a richer environment than most so I’ll cut it some slack.

Daija Arida: Why do u think u were a good candidate for the makeover that we gave u?

Bryce Shatner: I’m a man. Ha-ha

Daija Arida: Good point, lol.

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I was doing, and what you’ve done for me. So it will change my direction some. The only way I could keep going in your direction is if you want to go shopping with me each time.

Daija Arida: Lol...I’m down, shopping is my thing =)

Bryce Shatner: Ha-ha...And you’re good at it.

Daija Arida: TY I try...

Bryce Shatner: I do too, I just don’t get the same results.

Daija Arida: Hahaha

Daija Arida: Well, I know your story and it’s a pleasure getting to know u. And the offer still stands as the shopping goes =)

Bryce Shatner: Thanks!

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Bryce Shatner: With a stunted sense of fashion. My sense of high fashion is jeans, tee shirt and boots.

Daija Arida: Hahahaha...

Bryce Shatner: I think I was wearing this outfit when you found me, wasn’t I?

Daija Arida: Yes u were...lol. It was my pleasure to help u.

Bryce Shatner: I guess it was like seeing a guy with a “I need a makeover sign” over his head. And it was my pleasure to be your victim.

Daija Arida: =)

Daija Arida: Do u thing that u will keep up with this direction of fashion?

Bryce Shatner: I think my direction will be somewhere between what

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The Far A wa ySLexy Inc. Magazine’s Must See Location of the Month. Written by: MaryMac Dougall

Photography by: Hatshepsut Yoshikawa

Whoa!!! I hear the crickets! Look over there!

Is that a twister? No...I’m not in Kansas but

I’m in “The Far Away” in the middle of a field.

And then it happens. You can’t leave anything

un-clicked because you just don’t know what

will happen. Right now, I’m floating in the air

above a rusty old steam locomotive. Did you

read the poetry in that notebook? Well, you

do have to visit The Far Away to do that. My

goodness!! That’s a barbed wire fence! Got the

sticks? Check. I’ve done my gathering for the

day. Headphones? Check. Yup, time to study

my Morse code. HUD? Check. Yes and I got the

weather forecast too. AM Radio is not just a

“radio” but the person who created “The Far

Away” and if you don’t get there there might

be a twister to sweep it all away.

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