FIREHOUSE SALOON REMEMBERS 9/11

September 11th 5:00pm-10:00pm SLT

2001 -2013  WE WILL NEVER FORGET

The Firehouse Saloon was created with two purposes:

 

First, to honor those that deserve all the respect we can give them, the Firefighters of the world.
The second was to create a visually pleasing venue for good people to enjoy good times, DJ's, Live performers, and a weekly tribute concert.

 

 

The Firehouse Saloon is a family friendly venue 

                 with respect for each other at the top of the priority list always.                      
               
9/11 was a day of horror and evil...

but this year we have a chance to change the meaning 

of that day to a day of making our world better. - Crossfire H. Lima -

Make your plans to come join us, have a heck of a good time, 

enjoy some of the finest live performers SL has to offer....

and change the lives of some children that deserve so much better than we got. 

I have seen this to often. Woman and Children being abused physically and emotionally. 

When ever I hear stories I become angered and frustrated. 

So today I start this I have plans on developing this 

and actually doing something to help the abused. 

Please friend/like and invite your friends. 

- Crossfire H. Lima
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All donation meters will be removed, and all proceeds from the day's events will go to support the "Associaçao Projecto Criar"

Mission" VIA "I'm Not Your Toy" foundation in SL supporting abused women and children.

 

"I'm Not Your Toy" (INYT) goal is to raise funds in SecondLife® 

for RL non-profit associations against child and woman abuse.
With the help of SL® designers, models, bloggers,singers, Dj´s, performers, dancers and friends who are ready to give their time and talent with nothing to receive just the happiness to know that together we can made a difference in someone life.

Lua Vendetta

"Associaçao Projecto Criar"

 NIF 509817009

https://www.facebook.com/projectocriar

http://projectocriar.blogspot.pt/

Donations:

NIB : 0045 9031 40254432712 80
IBAN : PT50 - 0045 9031 4025 4432 7128 0
SWIFT : CCCMPTPL

We provide legal, clinical, social, women, children, youth and families always as offended (as) in Civil processes Guardianship, Guardianship education in the promotion and protection and in criminal cases, particularly when they are victims sexual abuse, maltreatment, domestic violence and human trafficking. We intend to promote a network intervention to resolve these cases. Tel 222 085 949 or 96 489 99 58 Square D. Philippa of Lancaster, 22, 1 º Esq, room 26, 4050-259 Porto projectocriar@gmail.com
 

The lineup for the evening's "Main Event"'
                      
Some of the finest live performers SL has to offer, have donated their time and talent to make this evening a fun and successful event!

Seth Regan (Mankind Tracer)  

5-6pm STL

Known around the Second Life and the metaverse since 2006 for live performance, Seth performs his amazing original music and the best rock/pop hits from the '60s through today. His shows are always full of energy and very often, driven by audience requests from his vast repertoire. The vibe at his shows is always uplifting and tons of fun!

Jacq Luik  -  6-7pm SLT.

 

Singing in SL for almost a year now, Jacq performs a mix of artists from all genres, past and present, with focus on jazz, love songs and ballads.  SL has created a unique opportunity for Jacq to widen her range of songs.  If a song touches her heart, she will bring it to you as well as your requests. Her personality shines through each performance, leaving the audience with a smile and a great time for the hour.

Norm Goldshark - 7-8pm SLT,
 

If you're looking for awesome Classic Country and Oldies sung from the heart, 

Norm Goldshark is your man!
He was influenced by a household of talent, Grandfather, Father, and Brother who played musical instruments. At a young age he developed a love for Classic Country and Oldies tunes. His major artist influences were the likes of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Conway Twitty, and many others.

 Yves Welles - 9-10 pm SLT

Yves is a simple, charismatic, & eccentric performer and artist who is so passionate when he sings that it places him in a class all his own. Although he can sing from a wide variety of genre, he loves rock, ballads, country & pop. He loves to have fun and engage his audience, he sings to inspire and entertain them every second they are there. With a song list of more than 180 songs to choose from there is something for everyone. You will always leave his shows feeling excited and entertained.

  9/11 our world changed forever...but remains forever strong.

 Thank you for your support! 

SEE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 11th!

Your Ride

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Meggan/129/223/21
        

A BIGGGGG Tahnk you for all

I know that we had a lot of fund raising events in SL and all are important, I felt that we needed to have one related to children and woman abuse, that's why I created "I´m Not You Toy", someone told me that is not the right name and a lot told me that is the perfect name, I hope not offend nobody with this, but what I feel when a child or woman is abused, is that they are used for another one to their own satisfaction in a sick way, because abuse of a fragile little one or a woman, that action has no words for me, just to beat them, or tell them offensive things or abuse sexually when they want, that is unacceptable.

First of all I need to thank all the people that start to support INYT since April.

My hubby who helped me with the logo and did it the fast he can after I told him what I would like to have, love you baby for be with me and share my RL and SL.

To my 2 babies, I have no words to describe how I adore my daughters and they are part of the reason of INYT, see how small a baby is when born, how fragile, how vulnerable can be and how many protection they need.

Thank you my 2 little angels for share this with me and help me when I do something and need an opinion :) I adore you both.

I have the luck and am blessed in SL with the most amazing family, friends, designers, models, bloggers, Dj´s, singers, dancers, the little kids models and all who supported INYT and helped me to make this event possible, I can have the idea and forces to do it, but alone, it´s impossible.

I know that is hard stop child abuse, but with the help and support of all we can made a difference in people who was abused and still is abused, showing them that they are not alone, that are people who care and is ready to give a hand.

Since I started with INYT I had a lot of IM´s and FB messages telling me that they want to help and support because they was abused when child or have abused kids at home, and I heard terrible stories and that gave me more forces to continue and believe in INYT.

I need to thank you Fuzzie, for pushing me to do it, since I won Vero Modero Miss Mutya 2013, I want to do something more than ads and shows (things that I adore) and I had this on my mind but was afraid to do the step and you made me do it, tysm from my <3 my Fuzzie.

Bouquet for saying yes from the first second, for always being with me supporting the cause and supporting me like model <3 you Bou.

Thank you to all the designers who supported INYT, giving their time and exclusive creations for the event, some having really hard time in RL, but fighting to have all here today;

*Vero Modero  Bouquet Babii
*AD Creations Doll House Aliza Karu
*AFI Designs  Dj AFI
*Amarelo Manga  Luana Barzane
*BellaDona  AbbyRose Abbot
*Bubble's Designs Bubble Cyberstar
*CRISTAL'S CREATION Cristal Somersley
*Countdown AntoniaX
*Catskillz SD Damiano
*Desir Vivien Emerald
*Epic Productions House Jessicaann Wriggelsworth
*Ghee Warm Clarity
*ImaGe Factory Jessicaann Wriggelsworth
* Jewelry by Jake* Tjake Kearny
*LpD Nevery Loraket
*Paisley Daisy Joeylin
*Posesion Poses Dahriel
*Prism Journey McLaglen and Jezzixa
*Purple Moon Decorations
*RUSSH LUSSH Nakia Decosta
*Stars! Stargem Winkler
*[sYs] Systi and Syane
*!smesh Sakira Mirabella
*The Muse Poses Audrey Cresci
*YOKANA YokianaSL
*Zenshi and Zanze Zzzozie
*7DS Izara Zuta
*{.LaZo.}Boo Kids & Designs  Larina Enzo
Michella Benazzi gift Card photography

Thank you Lost for not knowing me before and worked and supported me in INYT.

Thank you Warm for open the IM as soon you saw the notices and offer your help and had the idea to have me in "The Carter & Dar Show", thank you Colt for say yes and Carter and Dar for be so amazing and all the "The Carter & Dar Show" team you all rocks!!!

Thank you Mit and Audrey for the help.

 Thank you Larina for the friendship, support and for all you did for INYT, included the adorable free outfits <3 and for the doll that your SL daddy did, thank you Mr. Remy :)

and to the little ones who modeled in the opening, we just met for the event and Larina is one of the most amazing people that I met in SL.

Thank you all the fantastic bloggers who worked and posted like crazy to cover all and spread the world about INYT.

Thank you Jamee for offer your help and do what you can having a wedding in RL to plan :)

Thank you Iza and Chantalelisa for your donations <3 and for a wonderful RL friendship.

Thank you my little sis Yeri <3 who hosted, Ewan for Dj, Trav and Gabriel for greet people and help, Sera, Nala, Laci, Shinobu, Guils, Nayomi and Blue for giving your time for modeling in the opening.

Thank you Shena, a special friend who hosted, SD my sis <3 helping at backstage and in all she can <3 you sissy!,  Dj A.F.I. for Djing, designing and giving her support 200%, Kellis for offer your help and support since the beginning and always <3 you big :), my good friends and models; Alethia, Alge, Julia, Miso, Saki my niece <3 and StarS for giving your time for modeling in the second fashion show.

Thank you Yves Welles and his adorable wife DevilishBrat Resident for offered their time to entertain us for 2 full hours singing and dancing with friends and helping to raise funds.

Thank you Trav for be you, for be there always and for ask Pyper to perform for INYT.

Thank you Pyper and the incredible "The Dazzlers" team for gave us the most perfect closing event and dance for us, I have no words <3

OMG hope not missed nobody is hard to retain everything so many things happened that week and still happens, I still receive IM´s about the event, asking how can help, or how good was, also got a few job offers hehe so not was bad :)

We raised 54.460L$
Changed to $ : 205.03 $
Aprox in Euros: 157.36 euros
I donate myself: 142.64 euros
TOTAL goes to Associaçao Projecto Criar: 300 Euros.

 All have proof, so if any want to check the transactions and receipts, I have them. 

I´m super happy for have the opportunity of did this charity event, were I meet a lovely lady, Leonor who is the bridge between INYT and Associaçao  Projecto Criar, I made a new friend and I made her discover the wonderful place that is SL, she never heard about it and she had not idea how is possible raise funds in a virtual world and help people in RL, if all goes fine we will meet in august in RL :)

Hope do the event next year I learned a lot with this one and next will be bigger and better :)

If want to see the pics of the whole event, take a look in the follow links:

The Carter & Dar Show

Grand Opening of INYT with Babylon Models and Dj Ewan

INYT Fashion Show with The Collective models and Dj AFI

Ives Welles Concert

INYT Closing Event with "The Dazzlers"

See you around <3

Our last event for this year

Our last event for INYT for this year, 

presenting the amazing Dazzlers in a special performance.
Today at 2:30pm

Your Limo
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INTY Events for today

Join us to sing and dance with the awesome voice of

Yves Wells

Today June 22nd, 2013

From 2:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Your Limo

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The Carter & Dar Show

 My first show ever and was so cool, I was nervous but the sweet people from 

"The Carter & Dar Show" made me feel like in home :)

Thank you so much Warm and Cold,

Carter & Dar,

Lisa, Chevia, the team

and to all the audience.

I enjoyed every second of the show and happy with the results :D

I´m Not Your Toy (INYT) Press release

 

I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) 1st. Charity Event

From June 17th to June 23rd.

I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) goal is to raise funds to support non-profit organizations about child and woman abuse.  
I'm Not Your Toy (INYT), new Second Life charity for children in foster and kinship care.

Founder and MUTYA [VM] VERO MODERO ELITE MODEL 2013 Lua Vendetta felt it important to choose a charity that benefited children.

I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) will have the first charity event in Second Life® in June and all donations will go to Associação Projecto Criar (http://projectocriar.blogspot.pt/).

The vision is for every child in foster and kinship care to feel safe and loved and that these special kids are empowered to create security and connection through healthy self-expression. The charity achieves this thorough the provision of inspirational creative arts programs that help kids develop confidence and healthy self-expression.

The week from June 17th to June 23rd we will have 2 fashion shows,
one concert with a live singer, Dj´s, dancers and performers and we will have the exclusive items for sale all the week with 100% donated for the charity, a hunt with a symbolic price and some items for auction.

We have the support of amazing designers from the grid who helped and donated exclusive items for this cause, models, bloggers, Dj´s, singers, dancers and the best friends who are helping us expecting nothing in change.

Sponsored by:

*Vero Modero 
*AD Creations Doll House 
*AFI Designs 
*Amarelo Manga 
*BellaDona 
*Bubble's Designs
*CRISTAL'S CREATION
*Countdown
*Catskillz
*Desir
*Epic Productions House
*ghee
*ImaGe Factory
* Jewelry by Jake*
*LpD
*Paisley Daisy
*Posesion Poses
*Prism
*Purple Moon Decorations
*RUSSH LUSSH
*Stars!
*[sYs]
*!smesh
*The Muse Poses
*YOKANA
*Zenshi and Zanze
*7DS
*{.LaZo.}Boo Kids & Designs

Thank you all for your support, together we can made the difference on an abused child life, no matter if was a long time or is now, people who was abused have a mark on their life and they need to know that they are not alone, here are people who care about them today and now.

For more info please visit us at:

http://inyt-sl.blogspot.pt/

Like us at:

https://www.facebook.com/INYTSL

Support us at:

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INYT inworld office:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mysticos/151/124/21

Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms

The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. The presence of a single sign does not prove child abuse is occurring in a family, but a closer look at the situation may be warranted when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination.

If you do suspect a child is being harmed, reporting your suspicions may protect the child and get help for the family. Any concerned person can report suspicions of child abuse and neglect. Some people (typically certain types of professionals) are required by law to make a report of child maltreatment under specific circumstances—these are called mandatory reporters. For more information, see the Child Welfare Information Gateway publication,

 Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect.

For more information about where and how to file a report, contact your local child protective services agency or police department. An additional resource for information and referral is the Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline (800.4.A.CHILD).

Recognizing Child Abuse

The following signs may signal the presence of child abuse or neglect.

The Child:

• Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance
• Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents' attention
• Has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that cannot be attributed to specific physical or psychological causes
• Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen
• Lacks adult supervision
• Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn
• Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home

 

The Parent:

• Shows little concern for the child
• Denies the existence of—or blames the child for—the child's problems in school or at home
• Asks teachers or other caregivers to use harsh physical discipline if the child misbehaves
• Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome
• Demands a level of physical or academic performance the child cannot achieve
• Looks primarily to the child for care, attention, and satisfaction of emotional needs
•  

The Parent and Child:

• Rarely touch or look at each other
• Consider their relationship entirely negative
• State that they do not like each other

 

Types of Abuse

The following are some signs often associated with particular types of child abuse and neglect: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. It is important to note, however, that these types of abuse are more typically found in combination than alone. A physically abused child, for example, is often emotionally abused as well, and a sexually abused child also may be neglected.

 

Signs of Physical Abuse

Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the child:

• Has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones, or black eyes
• Has fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from school
• Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home
• Shrinks at the approach of adults
• Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver

Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver:

• Offers conflicting, unconvincing, or no explanation for the child's injury
• Describes the child as "evil," or in some other very negative way
• Uses harsh physical discipline with the child
• Has a history of abuse as a child

 

Signs of Neglect

Consider the possibility of neglect when the child:

• Is frequently absent from school
• Begs or steals food or money
• Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses
• Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor
• Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather
• Abuses alcohol or other drugs
• States that there is no one at home to provide care

Consider the possibility of neglect when the parent or other adult caregiver:

• Appears to be indifferent to the child
• Seems apathetic or depressed
• Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner
• Is abusing alcohol or other drugs

 

Signs of Sexual Abuse

Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the child:

• Has difficulty walking or sitting
• Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities
• Reports nightmares or bedwetting
• Experiences a sudden change in appetite
• Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior
• Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14
• Runs away
• Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver

Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver:

• Is unduly protective of the child or severely limits the child's contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex
• Is secretive and isolated
• Is jealous or controlling with family members

 

Signs of Emotional Maltreatment

Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the child:

• Shows extremes in behavior, such as overly compliant or demanding behavior, extreme passivity, or aggression
• Is either inappropriately adult (parenting other children, for example) or inappropriately infantile (frequently rocking or head-banging, for example)
• Is delayed in physical or emotional development
• Has attempted suicide
• Reports a lack of attachment to the parent

Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the  
parent or other adult caregiver:

• Constantly blames, belittles, or berates the child
• Is unconcerned about the child and refuses to consider offers of help for the child's problems
• Overtly rejects the child

SOURCE: https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm

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and follow our blog to support this cause.

Thank you <3

INYT Video

I have no words to say thank you to Fuzz Lennie who take her time to do this awesome video.

Touched my heart and my soul, I cried sawing it, is amazing think in how many little ones around all the world at this moment when you read the post are in danger and someone is abusing them, we need to try to stop this, I know is impossible help all, but with the support of all of you we can make difference at least on a few of them and give them back their smile and the innocent look that only a child can have.

Thank you my sweet Fuzzie for your unconditional support and for all who already start to work with us in this cause, INYT team, designers and models who already say, Yes, count with me!

Thank you all!!!

I'm Not Your Toy 1st. Charity Event

 ***********I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) 1st. Charity Event***********

 
From June 17th to June 23rd.


I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) is born today to raise funds to support non-profit organizations about child abuse. 

I'm Not Your Toy (INYT),new Second Life charity for children in foster and kinship care.

Founder and MUTYA [VM] VERO MODERO ELITE MODEL 2013 Lua Vendetta felt it important to choose a charity that benefited children.

I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) will have the first charity event in Second Life® in June and all donation will go to Associação Projecto Criar (http://projectocriar.blogspot.pt/).

The vision is for every child in foster and kinship care to feel safe and loved and that these special kids are empowered to create security and connection through healthy self-expression. The charity achieves this thorough the provision of inspirational creative arts programs that help kids develop confidence and healthy self-expression.

We also have donation kiosks available that can be placed in your store, club, or venue to accept donations.


HOW TO GET INVOLVE?
We are currently looking for designers & content creators who would be willing to donate items during the event.

Designers are asked to contribute from 1 to 3 new and EXCLUSIVE items and to be sold with 100% of sales going to I'm Not Your Toy (INYT).
All payments must only be made to ImNotYourToy Resident.

We also will have a hunt during the event, and any item is welcome, we will put the hunt item for sale, from 10L to 100L, depending of what is inside the box, this not need to be exclusive, but better if is a latest release of your store and maybe an exclusive color that you not have at your store.
The hunt is open for all, not necessary the designers involved in the charity event.

Also anyone is welcome to donate their work, time, gift certificate, etc., like models, photographers, videographers, anyone that think that they knowledge can help to this noble cause

To know more about the charity, please visit: http://inyt-sl.blogspot.pt/
Follow us at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INYTSL

Contact Person:
Lua Vendetta
Fuzz Lennie

I'm Not Your Toy

Child abuse is the physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment or neglect of a child or children.

 Is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse and neglect, also leave deep, lasting scars. The earlier abused children get help, the greater chance they have to heal and break the cycle—rather than perpetuate it. By learning about common signs of abuse and what you can do to intervene, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life.

 I'm Not Your Toy (INYT) is born today to raise funds to support non-profit organizations about child abuse.

INYT will have the first event in Second Life® in June, 2013.

The organization that 100% of raised money will go this time is;

 

Associação Projecto Criar

 http://projectocriar.blogspot.pt/

https://www.facebook.com/projectocriar

Since I live in Portugal I would like to help a local Institution, but remembering that child abuse is universal, is not a local issue, affects all countries and we all have a child near us, can be our kids or a grandchildren, a sister a nephew a neighbor, any of them can be victim of abuse.

Please join us to help Stop Child Abuse!

References:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Wikipedia