Surfing can be traced as the source of skateboarding. Some surfers had the idea to transfer the feeling of riding waves onto the streets to defy times of day with a gentle swell. Not without any reason these dudes were called “asphalt surfers”. At two spots in the world a kind of a skateboard was developed in the early 1950s: California and Hawaii. By 1963 the first skate contest took place at Hermosa Beach, California.

Tony Hawk got his first sponsor, Dogtown skateboards at the age of 12. Two years later, he became a professional skateboarder. Hawk was considered one of the top skateboarders in the world by the time he was 16 years old. His ability to perform impressive stunts fueled Hawk's popularity including the "900" rotating 900 degrees —about two and a half turns— in mid-air. Hawk was the first to successfully complete this move on the Half-pipe at the 1999 eXtreme Games.

Why not come down to The Factory Half-pipe and try and pull off this legendary trick.

The layout of Encantada is supposed to be by seasons. It's not exactly that but I try to group things from the same environment together. The boxes around the edges are for plants and I use the intersections for fountains and sculptures. When I run out of spots, I may have to make some big changes but for now, these are the general areas.

Hey guys,
I'm pretty sure we are all tired to read about the dramas regarding the re-sharing of the items grabbed from other places, which are not our own. So here's my take on all this.
1. Despite the fact that they are taken from SL, loading them, texturing them, animating them and curating them takes time and nerves. Please appreciate the time put into that work.
2. The people who are sharing them with the rest of us are not charging anything for the items, so if they feel like they want to have a certain control over who is taking their stuff and what happens with it, it is their right because see point no 1, you know...time and dedication
3. Let's say the item you got a while ago gets updated. Of course you would say..."so what? I go get another copy!" BUT the store you got it from got it as well from another store, so you do not manage to get to the original store who offered it originally.
4. Why would we want same items in every store we go? I for example am tired to go all around OS and see same item over and over again!
5. If you think is no big deal because it is anyways copy from SL then you do it on your own! Go buy the items first, spend a lot of money to get the original, then go through the whole ordeal of copying it, loading it, texturing it and place it in boxes or arrange it a bit and then you can shout and scream your frustration.
6. How many of you have ever thought about the fact that those people who offer you the free stuff might feel a little more appreciated if you would return to their store to just see what's new and get other items you might like? Or maybe it is the traffic they want? Is really not a big deal to open our minds and think a bit deeper
7. Sacrarium grid is not available to everyone, that is a fact. BUT if you want to redistribute items you got there, be curtaneous and ask the owner of the item if they might consider offering it to you? You never know what the answer is, right? Human nature is giving, therefore I am more then sure that you can achieve more with talking first rather then just taking and not care.
Let's respect eachother a little bit more and give the Cesar what is his! Appreciate the fact that they are taking the time and the will to offer their items. And share more love, rather then items!
Last but not least, I saw some messages about closing the sims... duh...be our guest! If you do not want us we surely won't miss you either...and btw...donating means freely giving not requesting or expecting it!
So please, respect everyone so they can respect you back!

The Maureen Hartley Fashion House is now open for Business. Fitted with a stage and a long Catwalk. This venue is ideal for anyone wishing to stage a Fashion Show featuring your old or new range of clothing or anything else you wish to show off to the Community.

I have two shows available to watch which are accessed by clicking one of the buttons on the wall poster at the rear of the stage. The 1st show is an introduction to some of the Redlight City Staff and the 2nd show is a Sissy Show.

Well, I've had summer and fall maple trees out at the shop for a while but I decided I couldn't go any longer without adding red maples to the summer section. The box for the maples has been updated and all versions are inside.

Hello? Is there anybody in there?

Battersea Power Station was a 500Mw power station designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (designer of the red telephone box) and built in the 1930's it was decommissioned in 1983 and is a designated Grade II listed building. Since decommission there have been several proposals for its redevelopment including a Theme Park, Shopping Mall, Entertainment Venue, an 'Eco Tower, Biomass waste powerplant, Eco-dome, Urban Park, Football Stadium and Apple Headquarters.

This Iconic land-mark reflecting in the waters of the Thames has featured in the films of Hitchcock, Monty Python, Batman, 1984, Doctor Who and probably the most likely reason for worldwide recognition is its appearance on Pink Floyds 1977 album cover Animals.

Lovingly recreated, complete with flying pig, Battersea sits within the estates of the Art Factory and hosts a display of Pink Floyd memorabilia including the art work of Storm Thorgerson. The venue is also a nightclub which will host themed music events.

Wish you were here? Come on over and Shine on You crazy Diamonds.

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Factory West Sea/422/446/27

All are welcome to participate and win our Easter hunt on Pangea Grid.

We will start on Thursday, April, 2nd and end on Sunday, April 11th.

* Find 7 hidden eggs on Pangea Welcome.

* To be counted, you need to stand near the egg, when you click it.

* After found all 7 eggs, go to start and click on the black Easter bunny to get the price.

Happy easter and best wishes

our Pangea Grid

I just added Love Potion perfume set in the store. A beautiful bottle of Love Potion Perfume, and a silver chain with a Love Potion Pendant. See if you can find it :)
continuum.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

We have just opened a BDSM Store called Fetish World in FemDom City.
Bondage Equipment, Wearables and Furniture.
Many more items going into the store everyday.
Access From the Main Teleporter at the Welcome Building.

Paint Pouring Exhibition On Now.....
I do all kinds of arts, so this year I was thinking that I want to show my relaxing type of art that I do. No brainer, no concept, just a canvas, and some paint. Kids can do it, why we cannot. While at the beginning of 1900 artists start breaking up from traditional art due to time-consuming learning experience to copy reality and not only, but being unable to see the reality and copy it as it is, the colour fever of the abstract expressionists was spreading and the technique started to develop with each artist based on their experimentation with traditional and nontraditional materials and their unique point of view. We love colors, we love shapes, putting them together to achieve a certain appealing look, and we are done. I am wondering what will be the next trend in the visual arts... What do you think? I will love to hear from art lovers and artists as well what will be the next feverish art style or movement. and another thing I want to see, if you did this type of painting and you want to share it, let me know where I can see your work. Enjoy the Exhibition and join my group inworld if you want to receive updates about my art world. See you later!Star Morgath