In April this year we completed our first interview with WSE CEO, LukeConnell Vandeverre. The response to that interview was large and at time vehement. With the events of recent weeks at WSE, it was an opportune time to give Australia-based Vandeverre to put his side of the story on the the alleged insider theft, ISE as a competitor and future plans: Lowell Cremorne: So - … [Read more...] about Interview Two – LukeConnell Vandeverre, World Stock Exchange
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Tasha’s Place – aussie art, gifts and clothes
Tasha's place is a new addition to aussie-owned shops in SL, but it's a little different to others: it's a non-profit shop. All profits are donated to an organisation devoted to progressing native title and reconciliation. In Tasha's own words: "I created this little shop (with help from my friend Justy) about six weeks ago. Initially it was for the challenge of seeing if I … [Read more...] about Tasha’s Place – aussie art, gifts and clothes
Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 2
We finish up our Q&A with the effusive SLCN TV team with a discussion on SL competitors and what's inspirational about SL. Part 1 of the interview can be found here Lowell: So what do you see as the biggest challenges for the SL platform in the coming 12 months? Starr: Living up to the inflated expectation of the broader population as they realise what cool fun they are … [Read more...] about Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 2
Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 1
SLCN TV are SL's only native cable TV offering and they're Australian to boot. Wiz Nordberg (Gary Wisniewski), Starr Sonic (Keren Flavell) and Texas Timtam (Grace Roberts) agreed to an in-depth chat and here's part one: Lowell: Could you give a potted history of how the three of you decided to put SLCN together. Wiz: Well, it really started with us doing the Aussie Music … [Read more...] about Interview – the SLCN TV Team – Part 1
Armory Island
If weapons are your thing, then Armory island may be worth adding to your landmark list. It's owned by Australian Apollo Case. Apollo describes his island thus: "Armory Island is Second Life’s largest virtual arms area with almost fifty independent exhibitors. There is a broad range of weapons, shields, clothing and gadgets for every avatar". An example of what's on offer … [Read more...] about Armory Island