The Berlin Wall Fell 20 Years Ago Today

Many of my German friends in Second life know that I love to hang out with you since I can understand most of what you are saying due to five years of language classes in high school, and the fact that you guys are simply fun to be with. So I wanted to note today, and make sure it is celebrated properly as a "national anthem day" - that fall of the mauer (wall) 20 years ago.

Imagine an entire city of millions cut in half and surrounded by an ugly wall - which was really a death trap for those who got caught crossing it - for 30 years. The wall was built around 50 years ago to prevent people on the East (Communist) side from fleeing to the free West side of the city. Entire families were separated, travel was only really allowed from the West to the East on occasion.  Everyone, East and West, feeling imprisoned. A communist police state on one side, with informants and secret police monitoring thoughts.  A wild free city on the other, affluent, with a high Western standard of living, demonstrating the advantages of a competitive economic system. And imagine that wall falling in a sudden burst of freedom. That is what happened 20 years ago tonight- the greatest day of freedom in modern European history.



By the way- Germans for the most part are still a bit shy when it comes to playing their national anthem , Deutchlandlied (Song of the Germans). Germany, over the past 50 years, has been one of the most socially progressive and generous (with foreign aid) nations in the world So here it is, the German national anthem, which I am playing here to celebrate this great day.

Who are the most beautiful men in Second Life?

Earlier this year, in April,  I started a blog called Most Beautiful SL Men.  I have photographed nearly 200 gorgeous men since then.

Who are the finalists in in terms of reader interest and download activity?


Check back here on Monday for more information.

THIS GUY IS NIOT THE WINNER!  He is David Beckham Haskell, and is a first cousin of mine.  Although he was not photographed for the blog, pretty hot huh?  I think our bodies have a good resemblance don't you think?

Rider Overland's Very Hot Blog

Rider Overland is a friend of mine and a hot dancer at Tadd's Cabaret.  I just noticed his yummy blog.  He is a very good portrait photographer but more importantly knows how to bring out the sexiness in his models.  I am going to see if I can sweet talk him into taking my picture.

Make sure to check his blog out:   http://rideroverland.blogspot.com/http://rideroverland.blogspot.com/

And also check out his yummy You Tube!

YouTube From the White party at Tadd's

Photography Courtesy of Jago Constantine and Suede Sixpence


http://www.beam.to/tadds

J.Go; Jago's New Wallpaper Store

It's called J.Go and it sells Jago's 99 wallpapers in cuctom packs of red, blue, green, and white shades and a new pack in Japanese Plum variations.  They are very nice and only L$200 each.  Come check them out at:

J.Go:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Whiskers/108/110/24

Jordyn Carnell Speaks about the passage of Propostion 71 in Washington

In my summary of election coverage this week in the United States, I mentioned that Proposition 71 in the State of Washington (on the Pacific Coast), a voter referendum to protect the rights of Gays / LGBT people was not yet known. It did finally pass. Here is a message from JC that came in in the form of a comment.

"In the state of Washington we do things right. Prob 71 has passed and so we have the first VOTER APPROVED pro-gay rights legislation in the country. Thank you very much."

And thanks for the people of Washington for being the first to vote FOR the protection of our rights. 

November Issue of VR Style is out.

I am Creative Director of this publication, and did photography for the cover featuring the amazing Sasun Steinbeck, the Most Beautiful Performing Arts Locations written by Brendan Tsarchon, and several other features. I love the cover-- Sasun Stenibeck looks great in it!

Here is the most publishing site- link to embed publication and for other options: VR Style

Back issues can be found at the VR Style web site.

It's Never Too Late! Tropical Storn Ida.

A November storm hitting the United States is a rarity. Only four have hit the U.S. (all in Florida) over the past 100 years.  I am in the dark green area, which means I have less than a 10% chance for tropical storm winds, but after living through Hurricane Wilma (below)  you can never play it safe. Still interesting, because this was such a slow season for hurricanes here.

White Party Recap

The White Party at Tadd's Cabaret was a huge success.  I will be depositing $331.00 US at Bread and Jams for monies raised at the event to help house and feed homeless people. I expect a bit more money to be donated directly to Bread and Jams after the event, and for others to be inspired to help. The point of the event was to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people as well as raise funds.

I want to thank the following sponsors of the event for their donations:

Chaz Longstaff  from Blueballs; some of the hottest and most original  sex animations in Second Life
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vancouver%20Island/216/34/28

Kip Ashbourne from Closet Queen, the place to go when you need to get organized.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vancouver%20Island/85/143/28

Duke Magneto from Theater Row - by - Row.

These seats are willd, can really get your juiced running with the virtual lovemaking you can do while eating popcorn! 


http://theaterrowbyrow.blogspot.com

Rawly Rousselot from Isleworth Construction; he makes gorgeous mansions!

Ariel Linguian from VR Style

Tadd and Johny for setting up the event at Tadd's place, and the entire staff at Tadd's for making it such a great night.



I am still leaving collection kiosks out on Uxert sim in Zindra, if you wish to contribute.

If you wish to do a fundraiser for Bread and Jams. or any registered charity, make sure that they have the proper credentials in term of tax status, and call them beforehand.  They will be appreciative.  Also check reviews of your charity, and ask how much of the donating money actually goes to overhead.

Thanks for your support, - Eddi

The White Party is Tonight and You Can't Miss It!

 The White Party is tonight at Tad's cabaret. From 6 - 10 PM SL time. Over 125,000 linden in prizes will be given out   5,000 Prize for hottest in white.   Top DJ's. It's a benefit to build awareness for the plight of the homeless.   I will have photos up tomorrow. Yes, the hunk on the poster is Jago Constantine. See you then!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/SanJuan%20PR%20West/65/149/22

My First Foray into Open Life as Arnold Ziffel.

No way I am spending time here. 

Open Life

I  have not checked Open Life, the new Open "Second Life"  out yet but I will and get back to you.

Two pieces of good news:

1. I just got the name "Arnold Ziffel" who is the pig in Green Acres, one of my classic 60's televsion shows.  I always wanted to be Arnold!

2. I just bought all these URL's for like nothing!

www.openlifegrid.biz, info, org,
and
www.openlife.biz

so I will have some cool URL's to set a blog up with!

Photo of the Day: Blue Mars Neon Sign

Since I am using a screenscraper /saver to take my Blue Mars photos (there is not yeat a photographic interace that  I can use), my photos are are low rez and are unable to be cropped as much.  I did see this neon? sign in New Venice and found it very compelling.

I think my Blue Mars phase though will not be permanent- SL has better (but right now less realistic) photographic effects.

Do you have what it takes to be a Second Life Pornstar?

Head over to the Zindra Times to find out what Jennnnna Jameson, the top porn star in Second Life, has to say about the matter!  This is Ryce Skytower posing with  Jennnna, he is considering a job offer from a major adult movie studio!

http://www.zindratimes.com/2009/11/so-you-want-to-be-second-life-pornstar

There is still time to be a sponsor for the 2009 White Party.

The 2009 White Party is set to be the social event of the fall at Tadd's Caberet on Friday, from 6 - 10 PM

There will be a $5000 contest prize for best in white

Over $100,000 Linden in prizes will be awarded to someone at the event every four minute. The prizes will run from 200 - 10,000 Linden.

But this event is not just a giveaway.

The goal of this event is to raise awareness for the plight of the homeless, and to benefit one specific organziation, www.breadandjams.org.  You do not have to donate at the event, everyone is welcome. But to date, in Second Life, over $2.500,00 linden has be raised for this important organization which provides food and basic services to over 300 needy families and does not get public funding.

We are still looking for sponsors of this event.  If you make or sell anything at a store or on SL Exchange, or provide a service like photography, we welcome your donations

Gold Sponsorship: $20,000 Linden in product and services
Silver Sponsorship: $10,000 Linden in product and services
Bronze Sponsorship: $5,000 Linden in product and services.

You will be shown as a sponsor at the event, and given free advertising in this blog,  and The Zindra Times.

Please leave me a note inworld if you are interested.   I need to know by 12:00 noon  SL time on Friday, and will need your prizes by 3:00 PM SL time.