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Second annual Linden Prize announced
Second annual Linden Prize announced
massively.com — Linden Lab has announced that applications have opened for the 2010 Linden Prize , and submissions will... be taken until 15 January 2010. The Linden Prize is awarded for Second Life projects that improve the way people work, learn and communicate ... (more) Second annual Linden Prize announced
Linden Lab partners with Dragonfish for non-US payments processing
Linden Lab partners with Dragonfish for non-US payments processing
massively.com — Virtual environment operator Linden Lab has partnered up with 888 Holdings plc's Gisland/Dragonfish division to provide payment... processing for non-US Second Life customers. A spokesperson for Linden Lab told us, " We're working together with ... (more) Linden Lab partners with Dragonfish for non-US payments ...

Second Life Latest Blog Posts

Open Forum: Who Are The Hottest Male Avatars of 2009 (Who Haven't Been Nominated in Previous Years)?
14 hours ago at New World Notes
Wandering Hal: Autonomous AI Bot Randomly Explores Second Life, Offers Surreal Conversation
21 hours ago at New World Notes
New World Newsfeed: Second Life Art Gets Deep Appreciation By Award-Winning NYC Art Organization
22 hours ago at New World Notes
Applications for the 2010 Linden Prize are now open!
blogs.secondlife.com — Last November, we announced and launched the inaugural Linden Prize. You can find the original blog HERE... . From that initial post: "The Linden Prize will award one Second Life Resident or team with $10,000 USD for an innovative inworld project that ... (more) Applications for the 2010 Linden Prize are now open!
So are you still calling Myth#1 a Myth Pink?
your2ndplace.com — " Myth #1:  Linden Lab has plans to release these ideas soon and our feedback means nothing. ... This is false.  We recognize that in the past the company made some choices that would indicate a pattern of non-listening.  We are not ... (more) So are you still calling Myth#1 a Myth Pink?
New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks [Gaming]
New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks [Gaming]
gizmodo.com — I've seen "extreme weather warning" alerts beep-beep-beep across my TV during a show, but someone playing a... video game might not. That's why NY state officials are intending to also send those... (more) New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks ...
The MMO Report: Thursday, November 26th
The MMO Report: Thursday, November 26th
g4tv.com — Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Right now you're either waiting to eat or attempting to digest while in the... fetal position. Both are perfect oppertunities to take a moment and watch this week's MMO Report. Today Casey will give you the dates for Star Trek Online 's open beta, tell you about ... (more) The MMO Report: Thursday, November 26th
What happened to Second Life?
What happened to Second Life?
news.bbc.co.uk — Not long ago Second Life was everywhere, with businesses opening branches and bands playing gigs in this... virtual world. Today you'd be forgiven for asking if it's still going. Once upon a time Second Life had a Twitter level of hype. Even those ... (more) What happened to Second Life?
Real Money, Real Problems
mmorpg.com — The free-to-play option, as seen recently by Dungeons and Dragons Online . Stop charging a subscription fee,... and start monetizing through well-proven free-to-pay methods such as item shops and in-game advertising. This is an attractive option for ... (more) Real Money, Real Problems
World AIDS Day in Second Life - December 1st
World AIDS Day in Second Life - December 1st
blogs.secondlife.com — December 1, 2009 marks the 21st year the global community has honored the memories of those lost... to AIDS and recommitted itself to the fight to find a cure. We still have a long way to go. There are 33.4 million living with HIV and 2.7 million new infections this year alone. Here in Second ... (more) World AIDS Day in Second Life - December 1st
The Second Life Economy - Third Quarter 2009 in Detail
The Second Life Economy - Third Quarter 2009 in Detail
blogs.secondlife.com — Second Life economy hits major milestones in Q3: 1 Billion Total User Hours, 1 Billion in User-to-User... transactions In Q3 2009, The Second Life economy reached a significant milestone marking the continued success of Second Life. See the release ... (more) The Second Life Economy - Third Quarter 2009 in Detail
Introducing Second Life Enterprise, Now in Beta, and Second Life Work Marketplace
Introducing Second Life Enterprise, Now in Beta, and Second Life Work Marketplace
blogs.secondlife.com — We’re Listening Over the last few years, the number one request and core business requirement of many... of our enterprise and government customers has been the need for a behind-the-firewall Second Life solution. The extra layers of security and ... (more) Introducing Second Life Enterprise, Now in Beta, and ...
Exclusive interview with Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon
massively.com — Mark Kingdon, Linden Lab's CEO, has been a bit of a mystery figure since his appointment about... a year and a half ago. While he has not been uncommunicative, it's been hard to get a very good sense of the man at the helm of Linden Lab, his passions, ... (more) Exclusive interview with Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon
The Power of Real-World Gender Roles in Second Life
pixelsandpolicy.com — 361598616_1b53f070c5 Pixels and Policy recently tackled the issue of how racial bias crept across the real-virtual divide... and found a home in the virtual world. Dozens of our readers responded with their own stories of virtual prejudice as well as ... (more) The Power of Real-World Gender Roles in Second Life
Second Life Duty Now Required for Penn State's Online Advisers
chronicle.com — Denver -- Plenty of colleges have a presence in Second Life. Pennsylvania State University is taking that... a step further. Academic advisers at the university’s online campus are now required to be available for meetings with students in the ... (more) Second Life Duty Now Required for Penn State's Online ...
Do You Make Your Avatar More Attractive To Make More Friends?
Do You Make Your Avatar More Attractive To Make More Friends?
nwn.blogs.com — In Second Life, it's a truism that the more gargantuan a female avatar's breasts are, the more... likely the owner is actually a man in real life. In an interesting if limited study, Pixels and Policy's Gatsby Crumb conducted a... (more) Do You Make Your Avatar More Attractive To Make More ...
Real world physical beauty pressures in Second Life
Real world physical beauty pressures in Second Life
cuppycake.org — A blog post was posted on Pixels and Policy last week about female avatars in Second Life... . Out of 40 female avatars interviewed, 70% regarded their bust size as a primary concern when creating a Second Life avatar. Real-world females proved ... (more) Real world physical beauty pressures in Second Life