The Great Barrier Reef in Second Life is part of a wider group of islands including the Whitsundays. Australian SL resident Sebastian Oxide summarises his aims with the islands: "I hope to offer fair land deals for Aussies but also for all SL residents who seek a nice, "no-drama" regions. I am also working on an Environmental Project where I hope to raise awareness on the … [Read more...] about The Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays
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Interview Two – LukeConnell Vandeverre, World Stock Exchange
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
The wolves are out for WSE
Over the past 24 hours reports have started appearing around companies delisting from the World Stock Exchange and moving to smaller competitor ISE. The impetus was the theft reported last week. What hasn't helped is the current trading halt: We've had some brief IM discussions with WSE Chairman / CEO LukeConnell Vandeverre about setting up an interview in order for him to … [Read more...] about The wolves are out for WSE
WSE – problems?
Second Life Insider have run a story providing some information on some challenges WSE may be facing. The grid is down presently so we can't contact LukeConnell Vandeverre for clarification but we'll attempt to do so later in the day. Update: Reuters are now running the story based on a WSE announcement confirming the theft. … [Read more...] about WSE – problems?
The Pond offers land rentals
The Pond are promoting a rental land auction in conjunction with advertising on tradingpost.com.au. The reserve amounts are quite reasonable and it'll be interesting to see what the level of interest will be. What will be even more interesting will be what businesses or residences will end up there. There's a key sentence in the information provided: "BigPond reserves the … [Read more...] about The Pond offers land rentals