Archive for June, 2008

June 29, 2008

Have Your Avatar Call My Avatar: Virtual Business PC World 7 hours ago It was just two years ago that Second Life, the virtual world created by Linden Research Inc. and the clear leader in this arena, starting making headlines,

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June 29, 2008

A convicted heroin dealer in Indiana has been given a break just a three day jail term that gives her a chance to fix her troubled life, her attorney says. Defense attorney Brian Truitt said while Amber Shultz of Hammond, Ind., was convicted of taking part in the attempted distribution of more than 400 grams of heroin, the presiding judge gave her a second chance at a normal life, The Gary

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Oyster Bay just concluded its second successful fundraiser for cancer, the Relay for Life. This year the Oyster Bay Relay for Life earned about 100,000, said co chair Robin Dando.

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June 27, 2008

The Second Life of science research ScienceAlert, Australia Jun 25, 2008 By Tony Malkovic Scientists are using Second Life to create online 3D worlds in which scientists can collaborate with other researchers and with students.

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Second Life Artist Faces Setback in Struggle For American Citizenship InformationWeek, NY 50 minutes ago The US government recently denied a green card application by a well known Second Life artist, declaring her two year marriage to an American citizen to be

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June 27, 2008

Ian Usher isnt the first guy to do it. When it comes to the grand gesture of attempting to auction your life on eBay, hes even too late to make the second wave of emotional e commerce pioneers. Still, he certainly is raking in the notoriety.

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Student with second life gets set for Sahara Rally 2009 Cambridge Network, UK 7 hours ago At the same time, the former nightclub owner, restaurateur and taxi driver, had also launched himself into a second life with a new career as a full time

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Cisco chief lauds coming virtual world technology Computerworld, MA 7 hours ago By Matt Hamblen June 24, 2008 Computerworld Cisco Systems Inc. CEO John Chambers today appeared at a virtual press conference in Second Life,

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Second Life, the 3D virtual world favored by furries and the digital departments of ad agencies desperate to convince clients how cutting edge they are, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more

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The family of an eight year old boy shot multiple times near Humbolt Park on Monday night is expressing their gratitude Tuesday to doctors who gave the young boy a second chance at life.

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