Day 580: David Rumsey Maps

OK, quick question: In the movie "Splash!", what was the first thing Madison did when she found Allen's wallet?

She looked up his address on an old map! (See, thats proof that some mermaids can read maps after all ;P)



If you love history or those cool-looking antique maps, you have to check out the David Rumsey Map sims in SL! :)

And just in case you arent that interested...there's lots of freebies here too :P



Stop by the 2nd floor of the main building to hear about David's story.

David Rumsey collected over 150,000 antique maps over 20 years, and his dream is to share his collection with the world. Part of his collection is online at his website.



Now he has set up a number of sims in SL to enable residents to see maps in a whole diff way :)

You can see a collection of maps from all over the world, and zoom in and move around. Like this one of San Francisco, for instance. Now, where's Linden Labs? :P



Then stop by the first floor and check out the amazing collection of 40 freebies!Just Right-click on any item and Buy for L$0.

Even these Orreries are free! (Thats the round whirly thingies that tell you where the planets are and stuff...had to look that up too :P)



Ooo...an old map of Paris... Im so heading over to Paris 1900 after this ;P



Even these cool globes are free...perfect decorations for your SL home ;)



And when you are done, dont forget to go outside and mark your hometown on the giant pushpin map.

Now, where is Atlantis...



Check out the breathtaking 3D display of Yosemite valley!

You can totally hike around without all the bugs and stuff :P



Or see a celestial globe...from the inside :)

So if youve never been here, definitely check out David Rumsey Maps. Click on Search, select Places, and enter "rumsey" as the keyword. The SLURL is Rumsey Maps 3 (115,74,55).



Beware! Punk mermaid seen terrorizing New York!

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Day 578: Sirena NEW Scripted Hairstyle (Allure)

Time for more scripted hair... :)

This hair has a custom jeweled Hair Pin specifically for this hairstyle. Dont you just love SL? ;P



Allure is a scripted, super long hair that goes close to the ground. It shortens to a formal updo that's also flexi, using a jeweled Hair Pin. It's great for formal events or just waving your hair around ;)

You can optionally allow other people to remove the Hair Pin and let your hair down.

You can also use voice commands to change the hair from an Updo to Long Hair, or from Long Hair to Updo.


All Sirena hairstyles include built-in Face Lighting so you always look your best. Just try on a demo and see the difference!

All Sirena hairstyles come in 3 sizes, (S)mall, (M)edium, and (L)arge for easy fitting and adjustment.

There are 60 textures in 15 color packs to choose from. And all hairs can be color-tinted (with 66 colors) to give you even more color choices!

Check them out online at www.SirenaHair.com or at Sirena Hair & Fashion. Click on Search, select Places, and enter "sirena" as the keyword.

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Day 564: Ballers City

Basketball, anyone? The Ballers City sim is dedicated to basketball in SL!

Heehee OK, so everyone knows mermaids cant dribble...at least this one... ;P



Fortunately, even dribble-challenged mermaids can - kinda - play...



First, click on one of these Blue cylinder thingies for instructions (umm...dont ask why its a Blue cylinder thingie :P)



Then click on one of these racks of basketballs. It will give you a basketball.

Simply Wear it, and off you go :)



Just walk up to the basket...



Go to Mouselook (press "M")...aim above the basket, and click the mouse button to shoot!



Did I mention I cant play basketball? ;P



There are some signs with tips on playing in one corner of the sim.



Or just jump right in :)

Ballers City is a pretty busy sim, so theres usually someone around to play with. You can practice by yourself, or even play in teams (passing balls, blocking, and all that cool stuff :D).

So if you like basketball or sports, check out Ballers City. Click on Search, select Places, and enter "ballers". The SLURL is Ballers City (108,128,0).



Beer, Chinese food, and Coke? Eeeew! :P

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