I don't usually post in full a press release from an entity within a virtual world like Second Life, but the information below is worth replicating in full. It's good news on a small scale but if the growth in use of virtual worlds continues at a pace predicted in some quarters, then larger results for the real world may be seen. "Virtual Africa's Second Life initiative … [Read more...] about Virtual Africa starts delivering for real Africa
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Freedom Expressed
Freedom Xpress is one of the more recent memorials to appear in Second Life. Its subject is freedom of expression and the journalists who have been killed for doing their job. The organisers of the memorial, Dakila Lacava and Galilla Sinatra, describe their motivations: "Freedom Xpress is a place of tribute to those who have fallen in the name of freedom of expression and … [Read more...] about Freedom Expressed
Where’s Australian charity in Second Life?
One of SL's greatest strengths is its ability to muster the community for worthwhile causes. The Relay For Life is one well-known example and we've covered and the Garden for the Missing is another that has gained a lot of interest. Given Australia is one of the larger contingents in Second Life, where's the Australian effort in community service / charity? If you know of … [Read more...] about Where’s Australian charity in Second Life?
Virtual Africa
Many years ago a group of musicians got together and in the name of social justice, put on a world-wide concert called Live Aid. It was aimed at alleviating famine in Ethiopia. Sadly, little has changed on the continent of Africa when it comes to the tribulations that befall it. There's a very real attempt to create an SL presence that has as one of its primary goals, the … [Read more...] about Virtual Africa
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