ROLE OPTIC

Okay, this is it. Our 12th and final issue. Time for us to look back at what we have created and to say "Thank you!" to so many great people -- people who worked with us, became our friends, taught us many things and made our SL a richer and more interesting experience. Wow, there was a lot to learn about SL as platform on which to work and collaborate with people from different countries (and on many continents) and where to locate the many very talented folks scattered across the grid. Read more about this in the Editorial Letter.

Once more we can enjoy the outfits of SL's best fashion duo on the grid.
Cayce Newell and Tomoyo Breitman bring us yummy Hot Finds and inspire us for our weekend shopping excursion with another original Mix and Match column.

Looking for male fashions? Let staff fashion stylist Ana Lutetia give you some advice for autumn and be sure to check out exclusive looks from guest stylists Rance Alva and Niko Lyle in Express Zenkova's regular male fashion feature.

Role Play expert Salvatore Otoro gives us an insight view of the Obscure Reality role play sim while Paypabak Writer takes us on a fantastic journey to the "Basilica of St. Francis and the Great Wall of China".

Sesi Ackland continues to share her thoughts and experiences on how SL effects (RL) relationships. Samara Barzane highlights some spots of the large and varied art gallery scene and Jura Shepherd, our staff music contributor, brings us an exclusive report on Evamoon Ember who finalized a deal in October to have two of her recorded performances included in the soundtrack of the up coming movie, "You May Not Kiss the Bride". Se7en Wirsing allows us to get under the skin of "Help People® Island" Helpers.

Click here or on the picture above to read the November issue online.

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There's still time to advertise in ROLE Magazine's upcoming November issue. This will be the last chance to advertise with us since we will close the magazine down at this point and suspend any further plans until a later time.

We want to thank all the advertisers who supported us in the 12 issues and who made this wonderful project possible! We would also thank for the overwhelming feedback on publishing our true and verifiable readership statistics. And we would be more than happy to continue in assisting you on any questions regarding advertising in SL magazines and how to verify true readership numbers.

As you know we started to publish our true, verifiable readership numbers to allow potential and current advertisers the opportunity to clearly see the value and advantage in choosing to spend part of their ad budget with our monthly publication.

We know that a high priority for business owners is to maximize advertising budgets. ROLE Magazine understands that everyone is best served when substance is offered in place of hype. For this reason, we are proud to stand behind our ROLE Magazine Truth in Advertising initiative.

Read all about it here and view our actual readership statistics.

Ad rates and information here.

Please contact Leeza Catteneo for any further questions.

Have a great time!

Rohal, Ofelia & Leeza

ROLE Optic sulpted eyeglasses are pleased to announce a new addition to our product line @ our ROLE Optic mainstore!



"Escuda" sculpted sunglasses feature a sleek design to shield your eyes and serve as the perfect fashion accessory. "Escuda" features a built-in menu system which allows you to access a texture pack of 9 colors and patterns for men as well as a feminine texture pack of 9 colors and patterns designed for women. 





See them "live" and grab a demo @ ROLE Optic mainstore.

ROLE Optic sculpted eyeglasses feature a built-in menu system. When you purchase a pair of ROLE Optic glasses you have the power to customize every part of the design. Choose from 9 different color and material options to fully personalize your glasses. Easily adjust the intensity and strength of the frame textures. Want to hide your avatar's eyes? Choose the level of transparency of the glass, the gradient and flare. Resize your glasses with our automatic fitting option. Repositioning your glasses from your nose to the top of your head is as easy as clicking a menu button and includes a customized avatar animation.

Have a great time!

Leeza & Rohal

Imagine All the People Living Life in Peace: John and Yoko’s dream comes to Second Life®

ROLE Magazine's music contributor Jura Shepherd shares exclusive information on the in-world replication of the real world IMAGINE PEACE TOWER commissioned by Yoko Ono to honor the life and legacy of John Lennon.

Jura writes, "Piercing the sky above Second Life’s most northerly sim, stands a tower of light that began life as an artistic concept in the mind of a young, wild-eyed artist over forty years ago. The tower, named The IMAGINE PEACE TOWER, will be officially open on October 9, 2009 and will stand as a symbol for universal peace. It is part of a life-long dream of Yoko Ono, the artist who conceived the idea for the real world and who commissioned  its creation in SL."

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The October issue of ROLE Magazine features many articles for you to burrow under the covers and read.  Staff writer Salvatore Otoro penned this month’s cover story and shares his potentially controversial views on considerations for those involved in role play.

As part of ROLE Magazine’s affiliation with the new resident volunteers of the RL company Help People, Inc. and their in-world presence on the Help People Sim, Se7en Wirsing, a Help People volunteer, describes the challenges many newcomers to SL struggle with.

Paypabak Writer takes us on a “journey aquatic” in her travel feature Under the Sea.  Sesi Ackland delves deep into the fine balance and line between RL and SL relationships.  Samara Barzane brings us an informative piece on the in-world performing arts scene with All the World’s a Stage. Jura Shepherd, our staff music contributor, brings us an exclusive sneak peek at Yoko Ono’s Peace Tower replica to be unveiled on the grid in the upcoming week.

The free works of creative artist Four Yip are explored and featured by Therese Carfagno and a new feature by Anna Zwiers uncovers some of the fun designs and objects available in world for those looking for a bit of levity and creative photo opportunities.

Staff stylist Express Zenkova whips together an inspired and ambitious Halloween-themed spread featuring hot male bloggers in exclusive ensembles. The hot fashion stylist duo of Tomoyo Breitman and Cayce Newell will inspire you to hit the shops with their always creative Mix & Match column and a feature on the design house !OhMai in this month’s Hot Finds fashion spread.  Staff fashion stylist Stacie Pryor returns with another lush and gorgeous display of the hottest clothes for the season.

Read ROLE Magazine online. (Clickable SLURLs and weblinks and ads)

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There's still time to advertise in ROLE Magazine's upcoming October issue.  We continue to publish our true, verifiable readership numbers to allow potential and current advertisers the opportunity to clearly see the value and advantage in choosing to spend part of their ad budget with our monthly publication.

Ad rates and information here.

We know that a high priority for business owners is to maximize advertising budgets.  ROLE Magazine understands that everyone is best served when substance is offered in place of hype. For this reason, we are proud to stand behind our ROLE Magazine Truth in Advertising initiative. Read all about it here and view our actual readership statistics.

The "Hawk" rounds out our new releases by providing men and women with a sharp, edgy, sporty design.
The "Hawk" is a look for those who know what they want and see how to get it. Available in a single color pack holding 9 exclusive color and material choices @ ROLE Optic Mainstore.




ROLE Optic sculpted eyeglasses feature a built-in menu system. When you purchase one pair of ROLE Optic glasses you have the power to customize every part of the design. Choose from 9 different color and material options to fully personalize your glasses. Easily adjust the intensity and strength of the frame textures. Want to hide your avatar's eyes? Choose the level of transparency of the glass, the gradient and flare. Resize your glasses with our automatic fitting option. Repositioning your glasses from your nose to the top of your head is as easy as clicking a menu button and includes a customized avatar animation.

Grab a free demo @ ROLE Optic Mainstore.

Have a great weekend!

Leeza & Rohal