Back in May, we covered Frenzoo, a fashion-centric world with a lot of promise. Since that time, Frenzoo has continue to grow and has received further funding to continue its development. CEO Simon Newstead is an expatriate Australian based in Hong Kong, and I took the opportunity to get some insight into Frenzoo's progress and future plans. He also discusses the role of … [Read more...] about Interview – Simon Newstead, CEO of Frenzoo
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Interview – Denise Wood, University of South Australia
Denise Wood (SL: Denlee Wobbit) is Senior Lecturer in the Bachelor of Media Arts program at the University of South Australia and the Teaching and Portfolio Leader of the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages. As one of Australia's many educators who are utilising virtual environments in their roles, I was aware of Denise's work in regards to disabilities … [Read more...] about Interview – Denise Wood, University of South Australia
Interview – JaNa KYoMooN, Second Life musician
JaNa KYoMooN, the avatar used by Jan Pulsford, is a musician I've known since the late 90s when we were both involved with online music collaboration via the now defunct Rocket Network. Via Twitter, I connected Jan and JaNa, and knowing her extensive background in music performance and composition, I asked her if she's be happy to be interviewed on performing in Second Life. … [Read more...] about Interview – JaNa KYoMooN, Second Life musician
Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
ReactionGrid is one of the OpenSim-based grids that's been making an impact during the year. The more formalised partnership with Microsoft has only increased the momentum for ReactionGrid, as has the increase in educators moving or diversifying to OpenSim grids. I took the opportunity this week to catch up with ReactionGrid's CEO, Kyle Gomboy, to have a detailed chat about … [Read more...] about Interview – Kyle Gomboy, CEO of ReactionGrid
Burlesque in Second Life: flirty, not dirty
ok - can you tell me a little about yourself - what got you into burlesque? Lowell Cremorne: (I'll take some pics while we talk too) Lowell Cremorne: are you there? chryblnd Scribe: sure :-) I'm an almost 1 year old female avi from Australia. I run a venue called Idle Rogue, and was looking for some interesting acts to pair with live acts I was running at that stage. Search … [Read more...] about Burlesque in Second Life: flirty, not dirty