The United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) is the world's largest public health system and it's currently under review. Second Life will play a small role in the review according to a message on the SL Health list today: "The NHS Next Stage Review in Second Life: England’s National Health Service (NHS) is under review: The ‘Our NHS our future’ review. The NHS is … [Read more...] about UK’s National Health Service and Second Life
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CSIRO launch seminar series on ABC Island
The ABC Island Ampitheatre has started playing host to CSIRO scientists. Each week in September there'll be a seminar. Tonight's featured Dr Peter Clifton, a researcher in Obesity and Diabetes at CSIRO and co-author of the CSIRO Total Well Being Diet Book. He presented on "Anti-Aging; The Prospect of Human Life Extension". More than 40 people attended so you can expect next … [Read more...] about CSIRO launch seminar series on ABC Island
NORML make the jump into Second Life
The National Organisation for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is an American organisation that has set up a presence in SL.. Who are NORML?: "Since its founding in 1970, NORML has provided a voice in the public policy debate for those Americans who oppose marijuana prohibition and favor an end to the practice of arresting marijuana smokers. A nonprofit public-interest … [Read more...] about NORML make the jump into Second Life
Relay For Life commences
The SL Relay for Life is in its third year, and this weekend is the culmination of months of work and promotion. Spread across four sims, the course has some great sights, music on tap and a bunch of entertainment and commemorative events scheduled (SL Insider has the full schedule listed). There are different themed areas such as Pinocchio and Tomb Raider to walk through … [Read more...] about Relay For Life commences
The Fake Doctor’s Association
"Ever wanted to impress someone by telling them you're a doctor? Or have you ever wanted to be a doctor but lacked the time, money, and sheer will to go to school for it? Well not to worry! By joining The Fake Doctor's Association, you get the title without all the fuss! Now you can finally tell people that you are in fact a person of medicine!" That's the description … [Read more...] about The Fake Doctor’s Association