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The Cavern Club opens

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Last night the Liverpool sim launched with an opening gig at the SL Cavern Club. The real-life Cavern Club is a renowned music venue most well known for its relationship with The Beatles. The launch involved a live gig by rock group 'What The...?' and a full sim resulted. "I heard 'What The...?' and recognised their Beatlesque sound and asked them to open, also the leader of … [Read more...] about The Cavern Club opens

Chebi Mosque

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Chebi Mosque, built by Marino Nuvolari is an impressive build modeled on the Mezquita mosque in Spain and it's a striking resemblance. The information supplied on notecard about the Chebi Mosque covers a range of information (exerpts only): "As-salaamu alaykum (Peace be upon you) INTRODUCTION A warm welcome to Chebi Mosque. For the benefit of those who use the masjid … [Read more...] about Chebi Mosque

AFL Footy Fever Jerseys

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With summer almost over and our cricketers lulling the world into a false sense of security, the beginning of the footy season is now in the offing and fans can prepare themselves by donning their favourite team colours at a little shop I found tonight. Located at Martinis Bargain Clothes, this small venture caters for AFL team fans. And whilst it does state it is an outlet … [Read more...] about AFL Footy Fever Jerseys

Flying Librarians of Oz

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Had a very informative conversation with Emerald Dumont, an Australian in-world librarian. Emerald has been involved in the establishment of an Australian Library service in SL. Established on Cybrary City in November 2006 it is being co-ordinated by Emerald, with another 14 Australian library folk joining in. Emerald cites networking, fun, playfulness, a rapid increase in … [Read more...] about Flying Librarians of Oz