At SLOz we've managed to avoid self-promotion, but for no good reason we're going to breach the rule to let you know that yours truly has four photos on exhibit at the Coyote launch commencing at 9am Eastern Australian Time, Sunday 4th February. Come say hi ;-) … [Read more...] about Australian part of photo exhibit at gallery launch
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Australian media attention grows on SL (and SLOz!)
We're not the sort of site to brag, but we have to say we're thrilled with the positive response received from Australian mainstream media and tech bloggers over the past week to our press release promoting Aussies innovating in SL. To date we've had coverage from: 1. PC World / Computer World 2. Sydney Morning Herald 3. Respected tech journo, Brad Howarth 4. … [Read more...] about Australian media attention grows on SL (and SLOz!)
Satire alive and well, in/out of Second Life
The Get a First Life satire site is well worth a browse, and it won't take you too long being one page. Of course, merchandise ('Get a First Life' t-shirts for example) is available. … [Read more...] about Satire alive and well, in/out of Second Life
Media coverage of Second Life – is there a middle ground?
Traditional media coverage of Second Life has increased significantly in the past year, and Australian media have latched on as well. Broadsheets like the Sydney Morning Herald have a run a number of stories, the 7.30 Report has run one and it's rumoured that Four Corners has a program in production involving Second Life. Arguably, all of the coverage to date has fallen into … [Read more...] about Media coverage of Second Life – is there a middle ground?
Totally off-topic – Woolworths and the drought
On the 23 January 2007, Woolworths (Safeway) will be donating its entire supermarket's profits for the day to the drought relief. The funds will primarily be used by the CWA for immediate support for rural families with the remainder to help fund research into sustainable farming practices. This is expected to be in excess of $3 million dollars. So if you do your normal … [Read more...] about Totally off-topic – Woolworths and the drought