1. App Market TV (USA) - More than Second Life - It's a Second Nation. "The electronic campfire which we gather around for news and support is a worldwide one. Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and various other networks allow for people to update, keep tabs and offer useful links 24/7. They also allow for that most rare and valuable of human commodity - kindness and support in … [Read more...] about The Watch – virtual worlds in the news
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Disability Rights Conference in Second Life
Another great event from Virtual Ability Island in Second Life on the way in coming days: July 16, 2011 - IDRAC2011 International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference- July 23/24, 2011 Virtual World Conference about Real World Rights Virtual Ability, Inc. announces the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference (IDRAC2011) to be held Saturday and Sunday, … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Conference in Second Life
Relay for Life in Second Life: 2011
Relay for Life 2011 is in its closing stages as we speak in Second Life. US$343,000 has been raised at time of writing (71 million Linden dollars) and there's still plenty to see and do. As always musical entertainment is a focus in addition to the relay itself, and there's plenty on offer. If you haven't already, jump in and participate. Even better, add to the donation … [Read more...] about Relay for Life in Second Life: 2011
Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms
Just a quick note that the book chapter on virtual worlds, health and simulation I wrote during late 2010 is now available for ordering as part of the book Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms Each chapter has an abstract available for viewing and a PDF sample of the first couple of pages (here's my PDF sample). There's an … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms
Paisley Beebe calls it quits
Virtual worlds TV host Paisley Beebe has announced the cessation of her long-running show Tonight Live. Citing the need to devote more time to her newly established physical world business and family, Beebe won't be making any further shows. I asked her why: Oh I hate farewells, I'm no good at them...I always stuff it up. Happy to just transition quietly :) sort of... It's a … [Read more...] about Paisley Beebe calls it quits