Topic: Second Life
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Man makes record $335,000 in Entropia Universe virtual real estate deal
A user of Entropia Universe, an online game, earned $335,000 in a record breaking virtual real estate deal.
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Opinion: Russia's 'YouTube democracy' is a sham
The Kremlin is embracing the Internet, heralding online participation as 'direct democracy.' This might seem like a progressive step for Russia. In reality, it’s just a smokescreen – the guise of free society without real political process or representation.
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A virtual world that breaks real barriers
In Second Life's Al-Andalus, a virtual world patterned after medieval Andalus in Spain, avatars of Muslims mix with avatars of Jews and Christians to strive for a more perfect union.
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Happy Earth Day: Apologies for the late thank-you card
We're marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. That's a little embarrassing considering our 4.5 billion-year-old planet has been so hospitable.
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Chronic City
Novelist Jonathan Lethem’s ambition and talent outstrip his focus in this provocative tale of urban life.
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Coming soon: Facebook Voice Chat
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Twitter’s secret: the law of unintended consequences
How 'tweet nothings' became a $250 million cultural phenomenon
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When is an online fad over?
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By the numbers: teens and video games
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Study abroad through Second Life
Virtual college campuses host international student exchanges.
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Military inventions hit the civilian market
Although built for battle, these inventions are perfect in peacetime.
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Post 911 is not your grandfather's American Legion
It caters exclusively to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Instead of barbecues and parades, these vets go skydiving.
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Video games: For women, new appeal
Better 'playability,' faster downloads open doors to a new player demographic.
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Can Web-based worlds teach us about the real one?
Researchers are eager to study millions of online gamers that live in 'virtual' communities such Second Life, hoping to gain insight into our 'real world' behaviors.
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Can Web-based worlds teach us about the real one?
Researchers are eager to study millions of online gamers that live in 'virtual' communities such Second Life, hoping to gain insight into our 'real world' behaviors.
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Six tech trends to watch in 2008
Phone companies are on the run, and – look out! – Apple is plunging into movies. Privacy, meanwhile, is out the window. And watch for the emerging battle of the software titans: Microsoft vs. Google.
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A second income on Second Life
Entrepreneurs sell virtual products in the online world – but the money they make is very real.
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