If you harbor any doubts about the creative talent among Second Life members, be sure to visit SB6L, Second Life’s sixth birthday celebration, this weekend. Even if you harbor no doubts and just want a good time, stop in this weekend. The exhibits will remain in place through July 6, 2009, but the performances and…
Month: June 2009
SL6B, “The Future of Virtual Worlds”
Dallier’s Hope, a meteor 600 light years from Earth and said to have been discovered in theyear 2499, is the location of Second Life’s 6th anniversary celebration, "The Future of Virtual Worlds". It consists of 20 regions of exhibits and a wide range of events from June 23 to June 30, 2009, including dancing,…
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
Don a snail avatar and race against other snails to fight cancer? Yes, that’s one of the ways you can contribute in Second Life to the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society‘s Relay for Life not only allows teams of people around the physical world to raise money to fight cancer, but also around…
Fifteen alternate Second Life viewers
Do you know that there are other ways of viewing Second Life than the standard Second Life viewer? There are in fact at least fifteen Second Life viewers other than those created by Second Life. The picture on the right is the logo of one of them, the Meerkat Viewer. The Second Life Wiki lists…
Talis Sci-Fi and Fantasy Portal
Are you a sci-fi, speculative fiction, or fantasy enthusiast? If so, Second Life’s Talis Sci-Fi and Fantasy Portal is for you. Founded in 2006, it is one of Second Life’s older institutions, featuring informational displays, author appearances, and discussions. Current displays include "Look into the Liaden Universe", about the series of books authored by…