It has been in Second Life for four years (having just celebrated its fourth anniversary), has over 150 staff, costs about US$13,000 each year to operate, holds 46,592 square metres of Second Life land (and rents quite a bit more), and is among the virtual environment's most well-trafficked organizations. It isn't one of those corporate sites you read about, though. It's a … [Read more...] about A Second Life success story: NCI
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Metaverse Aid
Late last year I wrote on Metaverse Aid, which is a team on the Kiva website. I just wanted to take the opportunity to encourage anyone involved with virtual worlds to join the Metaverse Aid team and make a real difference to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Each loan is just that, a loan, and you can reinvest the amount paid back in another entrepreneur. Read more … [Read more...] about Metaverse Aid
Italian Earthquake Benefit in Second Life
I won't embellish this announcement from Australian Second Life resident, Rebelmuum Slade, on a fundraiser being held tomorrow morning at 6am AEST (1pm SL time): When disaster strikes the global community of SL unites in love and acts fast. One of the wonders of this marvellous community is the closeness of people from all over the globe. Last week our Italian friends were … [Read more...] about Italian Earthquake Benefit in Second Life
Relay for Life in Second Life: teams being formed
A yearly highlight in Second Life is the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The 2007 and 2008 events were big successes, with more than 55 million Linden Dollars (approximately 200 thousand US dollars). Teams have started forming and if any Australian or New Zealand teams are forming, do let us know and we'll promote your fundraising efforts. The team registration … [Read more...] about Relay for Life in Second Life: teams being formed
Victorian Bushfire support continues in Second Life
Across the Second Life grid, fundraisers continue to occur for the victims of the Victorian bushfires. Tonight I heard about a fundraiser occurring at Bringiton's Music Hall of Fame. Australian owner Bringiton Paine is hoping to raise up to half a million Linden Dollars overnight, so if you've got some spare time and want to have a dance, join the party and make a donation. … [Read more...] about Victorian Bushfire support continues in Second Life