added 2007 Fri Jun 8 17:47:01 by luvmyprez
While former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has simply formed an exploratory campaign committee, the mere expectation that he will enter the field of GOP presidential candidates has vaulted him into second place in the polls focused on those Republican contenders.
While former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has simply formed an exploratory campaign committee, the mere expectation that he will enter the field of GOP presidential candidates has vaulted him into second place in the polls focused on those Republican contenders.
added 2007 Mon Jun 4 13:01:19 by charbarred
A virtual land dispute in Second Life will be resolved in federal court after a judge's ruling. A lawsuit filed in May of 2006 by Pennsylvania attorney Marc Bragg accused Linden Lab and its CEO Philip Rosedale of wrongfully seizing his virtual land and unilaterally shutting down his Second Life accountÃ;¢ââ
A virtual land dispute in Second Life will be resolved in federal court after a judge's ruling. A lawsuit filed in May of 2006 by Pennsylvania attorney Marc Bragg accused Linden Lab and its CEO Philip Rosedale of wrongfully seizing his virtual land and unilaterally shutting down his Second Life accountÃ;¢ââ
added 2007 Tue May 22 17:30:43 by TechnologyExpert
The Bush administration is quietly on track to nearly double the number of combat troops in Iraq this year, an analysis of Pentagon deployment orders showed Monday. The little-noticed second surge, designed to reinforce U.S. troops in Iraq, is being executed by sending more combat brigades and extending tours of duty for troops already there.
The Bush administration is quietly on track to nearly double the number of combat troops in Iraq this year, an analysis of Pentagon deployment orders showed Monday. The little-noticed second surge, designed to reinforce U.S. troops in Iraq, is being executed by sending more combat brigades and extending tours of duty for troops already there.
added 2007 Thu May 10 12:27:29 by charbarred
Second Life is the center of a whole new set of controversies regarding the ages of its "residents." That is, Linden Lab has no way to verify until now, that is. The company announced late last week that they will "shortly" begin testing an age and ID verification system that will require residents to provide real-life proof of
Second Life is the center of a whole new set of controversies regarding the ages of its "residents." That is, Linden Lab has no way to verify until now, that is. The company announced late last week that they will "shortly" begin testing an age and ID verification system that will require residents to provide real-life proof of
added 2007 Fri May 4 13:11:25 by charbarred
Brussels Police have been investigating a citizen's allegations of rape in Second Life. The incident brings up questions of what constitutes abuse online.
Brussels Police have been investigating a citizen's allegations of rape in Second Life. The incident brings up questions of what constitutes abuse online.
added 2007 Sun Apr 29 3:52:42 by ebrage
Businesses should seriously create a virtual world strategy and perhaps learn from cats.
Businesses should seriously create a virtual world strategy and perhaps learn from cats.
added 2007 Thu Apr 12 22:00:07 by Varadinum
Police officers, firefighters and Hillsborough deputies scarfed down hundreds of chicken wings for the second annual wing bowl contest! Sponsors pledged a specific amount for each wing and the money benefits the march of dimes.
Police officers, firefighters and Hillsborough deputies scarfed down hundreds of chicken wings for the second annual wing bowl contest! Sponsors pledged a specific amount for each wing and the money benefits the march of dimes.
added 2007 Wed Apr 4 17:30:09 by jeremytoday
The online fantasy world "Second Life" will soon introduce the virtual equivalent of vanity plates, allowing residents to customize their characters' first and last names.
The online fantasy world "Second Life" will soon introduce the virtual equivalent of vanity plates, allowing residents to customize their characters' first and last names.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 16:48:35 by Neophile
In what may be the first example of negative campaigning within SL, a user has opened a location designed to slam Republican candidate and former Big Apple mayor Rudy Giuliani.
In what may be the first example of negative campaigning within SL, a user has opened a location designed to slam Republican candidate and former Big Apple mayor Rudy Giuliani.
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added 2007 Mon Mar 12 23:52:42 by JaneMay
Second Life is coming to international mainstream attention. It is a practical application of what Stephenson had called the metaverse-a client program that allows users to interact with each other via custom avatars. While some see it for its gaming applications, others see it as a practical web navigation device.
Second Life is coming to international mainstream attention. It is a practical application of what Stephenson had called the metaverse-a client program that allows users to interact with each other via custom avatars. While some see it for its gaming applications, others see it as a practical web navigation device.
added 2007 Thu Mar 1 19:37:25 by Karina
Shortly before midnight (CST) on Monday, February 26, a group of republican Second Life users, some sporting "Bush '08" tags, vandalized the John Edwards Second Life HQ.
Shortly before midnight (CST) on Monday, February 26, a group of republican Second Life users, some sporting "Bush '08" tags, vandalized the John Edwards Second Life HQ.
added 2007 Sun Feb 25 19:50:45 by TimALoftis
Second Life now boasts more than 3 million registered users worldwide, and Linden Lab estimates around 1.3 million users logged onto the realm in the past month.
Second Life now boasts more than 3 million registered users worldwide, and Linden Lab estimates around 1.3 million users logged onto the realm in the past month.
added 2007 Sat Feb 24 10:34:08 by ind06
In the United States, where body art and body modification are suddenly all the rage, the most popular tattoo design is the Chinese symbol for "unique," according to a new survey by the American Association of Tattoo Artists.
In the United States, where body art and body modification are suddenly all the rage, the most popular tattoo design is the Chinese symbol for "unique," according to a new survey by the American Association of Tattoo Artists.
added 2007 Sun Feb 18 3:31:13 by Neophile
While not the first political hopeful to make an appearance in the MMO Second Life, presidential candidate John Edwards is the first to get a virtual campaign office.
While not the first political hopeful to make an appearance in the MMO Second Life, presidential candidate John Edwards is the first to get a virtual campaign office.
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added 2007 Sat Feb 10 22:44:11 by Neophile
Second Life has done a good job being transparent with their statistics. Key metrics are available on the home page, and additional information was released last December. Today Linden Labs released detailed information on the Second Life population, demographics, usage time and land supply in an excel spreadsheet. [via TechCrunch]
Second Life has done a good job being transparent with their statistics. Key metrics are available on the home page, and additional information was released last December. Today Linden Labs released detailed information on the Second Life population, demographics, usage time and land supply in an excel spreadsheet. [via TechCrunch]
added 2007 Sun Jan 28 2:57:14 by jeremytoday
Sweden is to become the first country to establish diplomatic representation in the virtual reality world of Second Life, officials said on Friday.
Sweden is to become the first country to establish diplomatic representation in the virtual reality world of Second Life, officials said on Friday.
added 2007 Sat Jan 13 5:19:14 by Spadecaller
The whole gang is here. A musical political jamboree; you'll be laughing soon. (Videotape)
The whole gang is here. A musical political jamboree; you'll be laughing soon. (Videotape)
added 2007 Thu Jan 11 16:11:54 by charbarred
Second Life is an untapped gold mine for both music lovers and musicians alike. Here are a few things you should know...
Second Life is an untapped gold mine for both music lovers and musicians alike. Here are a few things you should know...
added 2007 Tue Jan 9 19:55:07 by Spadecaller
'We'll Get It Right This Time,' President Promises. At a press briefing at the White House today, President George W. Bush said that he was "sensitive" to the global outcry over the manner in which former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was hanged and would attempt to make amends by hanging Mr. Hussein for a second time.
'We'll Get It Right This Time,' President Promises. At a press briefing at the White House today, President George W. Bush said that he was "sensitive" to the global outcry over the manner in which former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was hanged and would attempt to make amends by hanging Mr. Hussein for a second time.
added 2007 Mon Jan 8 17:05:16 by Fabienne
From the post: "In 1993, NCSA released their liberally licensed, but proprietary, Mosaic 2.0 browser with support for inline images arguably heralding the start of the web as we know it today...We are not desperate, and we welcome the inevitable with open arms. Stepping up the development of the Second Life Grid to everyone interested, I am proud to announce the availability of the Second Life client source code for you to download, inspect, compile, modify, and use within the guidelines of the GNU GPL version 2." [via Boing Boing]
From the post: "In 1993, NCSA released their liberally licensed, but proprietary, Mosaic 2.0 browser with support for inline images arguably heralding the start of the web as we know it today...We are not desperate, and we welcome the inevitable with open arms. Stepping up the development of the Second Life Grid to everyone interested, I am proud to announce the availability of the Second Life client source code for you to download, inspect, compile, modify, and use within the guidelines of the GNU GPL version 2." [via Boing Boing]
