Well, as some of you may or may not know, the Second Life News Network has expired. I do not know what its ultimate fate has been, since I myself stopped writing for the newspaper after finding out that my employer was a socialist and that she endorsed Barack Obama.
Instead, you may soon find me plying my skills at the Metaverse Messenger. They sent me an e-mail indicating they would be thrilled to have me among their reporters. Let us see how that goes!
Of course, I can't exactly change the name of my blog , so let us leave it at that and we'll keep it in fond memory.
Until then
Nosy Newshound
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Since SLNN has gone offline...
Since SLNN has gone offline, I am archiving the website's post about the Institute here:
The Objectivist Institute in Second Life set to open
by Delaynie Barbosa
January 30, 2008
previously at http://www.slnn.com
Fleets Cove Beach- The Objectivist Institute opens to the general public on February 1st. Founded by Merryjest Chatnoir, Kain Scalia, Kadar Talbot, and Alexandra Talbot, The Objective Institute was created to represent the philosophy of Objectivism in Second Life.
Objectivism is a branch of philosophy developed by author Ayn Rand in the twentieth century. Many of the author's works were based on her philosophy. Rand's philosophy has grown so popular that a real life learning facility, the Ayn Rand Institute, was opened in Irvine, California.
While The Objectivist Institute is not associated with the Ayn Rand Institute, the founders of the hope to gain enough interest in Second Life to collaborate with the Ayn Rand Institute in virtual worlds. Accomplishing this goal would allow seminars and classes at the Ayn Rand Institute to be streamed into Second Life; students from around the world who do not have the means to travel to California would be able to attend the Ayn Rand Institute's classes in a vitual setting.
"We are an association of individuals who are interested in the philosophy," Alexandra Talbot, co-founder of the Objective Institute, said. "[We] wish to provide a place to meet, learn and discuss, and for those who may be curious about the philosophy to get a first exposure with introductory materials."
The Objective Insitutute is a five story structure containing an art gallary, a meeting space, a parklike roof terrace, and two lecture halls- one of which will also serve as a concert hall and general autotorium. The third floor features the Reference Room, where many free items, information about philosophy, Objectivism, and Ayn Rand can be found. This is the place to start for anyone interested in these subjects.
The Grand Opening of The Objective Institute will take place on Friday, February 1st, 2008. The Innauguration Ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m. SLT , and encompasses a speech by Kain Scalia about what Objectivism is.
Following the Innauguration Ceremony, a series of live events will take place as follows:
1:00-2:00 SLT: Jaynine Scarborough (Juliane Gabriel).
Gabriel worked and performed with the Berlin Chamber Opera, David First (The Manhattan Book of the Dead), and Walter Norris; assisted Tom Waits/ Robert Wilson (alice/ alice in bed). Gabriel developed a vowel modell, that makes it possible to experience and explore energy and presence through voicework in the body.
2:00-3:00 SLT: Benito Flores.
The virtuoso pianist Benito Flores studied piano with Marco Vincenzi, obtaining the diploma with honours (summa cum laude) and he continued his studies at the 'Scuola di Musica di Fiesole' with Maria Tipo and Pietro De Maria. Besides his musical studies he also obtained a graduate with honors in philosophy at the 'Università di Pavia' with a thesis about Fernando Liuzzi's philosophy of music. He was also a merit student of the Almo Collegio Borromeo, one of the most ancient and important European colleges. After winning several national and international awards, Alessandro appeared in many musical events in Europe, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He is recording the complete piano works by Rossini (Pechès de vieillesse) for Naxos. In 2007 he won the prestigious “Amici di Milano” International Prize for the Music.
3:00-4:00 PM SLT: TomoFumi Mayako.
TomoFumi is a piano student attending the Manhattan School Of Music in New York City. At the age of 18 TomoFumi has demonstrated the talent and the character to become a virtuoso in the field.
4:00-6:00 SLT: Break in performances for informal meet and greet between staff and guests, free time to explore The Objective Institute, and engagement of informal discussion.
6:00- 6:30 PM SLT: Jaycatt Nico.
Jaycatt was born Sacramento, California and now resides in Oregon. He recently re-discovered the joy of playing the piano and, together with his roomate and friend Frogg Marlowe, he has become one of the most well-known performers in Second Life.
Interested parties are invited to attend the Grand Opening, explore The Objectivist Institute, and join the group, "The Objectivists." The group can be found in Second Life's search function; it is open enrollment and free of charge.
The Objectivist Institute in Second Life set to open
by Delaynie Barbosa
January 30, 2008
previously at http://www.slnn.com
Fleets Cove Beach- The Objectivist Institute opens to the general public on February 1st. Founded by Merryjest Chatnoir, Kain Scalia, Kadar Talbot, and Alexandra Talbot, The Objective Institute was created to represent the philosophy of Objectivism in Second Life.
Objectivism is a branch of philosophy developed by author Ayn Rand in the twentieth century. Many of the author's works were based on her philosophy. Rand's philosophy has grown so popular that a real life learning facility, the Ayn Rand Institute, was opened in Irvine, California.
While The Objectivist Institute is not associated with the Ayn Rand Institute, the founders of the hope to gain enough interest in Second Life to collaborate with the Ayn Rand Institute in virtual worlds. Accomplishing this goal would allow seminars and classes at the Ayn Rand Institute to be streamed into Second Life; students from around the world who do not have the means to travel to California would be able to attend the Ayn Rand Institute's classes in a vitual setting.
"We are an association of individuals who are interested in the philosophy," Alexandra Talbot, co-founder of the Objective Institute, said. "[We] wish to provide a place to meet, learn and discuss, and for those who may be curious about the philosophy to get a first exposure with introductory materials."
The Objective Insitutute is a five story structure containing an art gallary, a meeting space, a parklike roof terrace, and two lecture halls- one of which will also serve as a concert hall and general autotorium. The third floor features the Reference Room, where many free items, information about philosophy, Objectivism, and Ayn Rand can be found. This is the place to start for anyone interested in these subjects.
The Grand Opening of The Objective Institute will take place on Friday, February 1st, 2008. The Innauguration Ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m. SLT , and encompasses a speech by Kain Scalia about what Objectivism is.
Following the Innauguration Ceremony, a series of live events will take place as follows:
1:00-2:00 SLT: Jaynine Scarborough (Juliane Gabriel).
Gabriel worked and performed with the Berlin Chamber Opera, David First (The Manhattan Book of the Dead), and Walter Norris; assisted Tom Waits/ Robert Wilson (alice/ alice in bed). Gabriel developed a vowel modell, that makes it possible to experience and explore energy and presence through voicework in the body.
2:00-3:00 SLT: Benito Flores.
The virtuoso pianist Benito Flores studied piano with Marco Vincenzi, obtaining the diploma with honours (summa cum laude) and he continued his studies at the 'Scuola di Musica di Fiesole' with Maria Tipo and Pietro De Maria. Besides his musical studies he also obtained a graduate with honors in philosophy at the 'Università di Pavia' with a thesis about Fernando Liuzzi's philosophy of music. He was also a merit student of the Almo Collegio Borromeo, one of the most ancient and important European colleges. After winning several national and international awards, Alessandro appeared in many musical events in Europe, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. He is recording the complete piano works by Rossini (Pechès de vieillesse) for Naxos. In 2007 he won the prestigious “Amici di Milano” International Prize for the Music.
3:00-4:00 PM SLT: TomoFumi Mayako.
TomoFumi is a piano student attending the Manhattan School Of Music in New York City. At the age of 18 TomoFumi has demonstrated the talent and the character to become a virtuoso in the field.
4:00-6:00 SLT: Break in performances for informal meet and greet between staff and guests, free time to explore The Objective Institute, and engagement of informal discussion.
6:00- 6:30 PM SLT: Jaycatt Nico.
Jaycatt was born Sacramento, California and now resides in Oregon. He recently re-discovered the joy of playing the piano and, together with his roomate and friend Frogg Marlowe, he has become one of the most well-known performers in Second Life.
Interested parties are invited to attend the Grand Opening, explore The Objectivist Institute, and join the group, "The Objectivists." The group can be found in Second Life's search function; it is open enrollment and free of charge.
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