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The blogger's centenary

Fashion blogger Felicity Blumenthal throws a star-studded party to celebrate her 100th post.

World Bank's Second Life Launch of Doing Business Report

The World Bank prepares for its second annual virtual launch of its Doing Business Report.

Written Word set to begin a week-long writers' heaven

"Main Events Week" at the Autumn Writer's Exhibition begins October 26 on the Cookie sim. Sponsor Written Word plans to expand by offering aspiring writers a place to sell their work on the Web.

RL recession could fuel virtual world boom

In a similar way to the growth of Hollywood during the great depression, we could see a much larger adoption of virtual worlds like Second Life, and purchases of virtual goods, instead of the purchase of more expensive real world experiences and items.

Linden Lab and RRR combine to offer solutions to businesses

In an interview held this week at VIrtual Worlds London, Linden Lab explains recent partnership with Rivers Run Red.

The Couture Canvas

Zullay Thor introduces true couture to the Second Life fashion industry with a range of one-off outfits for silent auction.

Pratchett not keen on SL graphics

Terry Pratchett answers fans' questions and hangs out of his own island in his first visit to Second Life.

The Art of Tease

SLNN pays a visit to the New Champagne Rooms, where burlesque style, with all it's feathers and fancy fripperies, is alive and shimmying.

A New Persona

Clothing, pose and accessories line Persona has expanded into its own sim, adorning its new home with plenty of must-have items.

Second Life and the New York Games Conference

While Second Life was not a major topic of discussion at the New York Games Conferences, many of the discussions related to the future of Second Life.

metaLIFE brings shopping to you

A new way to buy, sell and rate content in Second Life to be launched Oct 2.

Passion for Fashion

SLNN meets Saur Holt, renowned designer behind Lolita, goth, Neko and punk clothing label Passionate Neko Dreams.

Glamour for the masses

Vanity Fair's latest project, the Glamour Expo, promises flowing gowns and glittering eveningwear.

Uncovering EarthStones

SLNN meets Abraxxa Anatine, creator behind bohemian and New Age jewellery range EarthStones.

Metanomics to present interview with Phillip Linden next week

Metanomics begins its second year today at noon SLT with its host Beyers Sellers interviewed by Benjamin Noble in a retrospect of the past two years.

Gestures and animations only

Today only: Gesture and animations expo. Highlights include live music, DJs and freebies.

Dispute concerning Central Grid may lead to legal action

Doing business in virtual worlds like Second Life presents unique challenges and at times these challenges can lead to disagreements or even legal actions. The latest such disagreement, which is beginning to be discussed widely on various online sites is a disagreement between Barbara Newman and Frank Corsi concerning Central Grid.

Mankind Tracer to air live across 30 sims

Mankind Tracer, the 2008 Best of SL Winner in the Best Live Performer catagory, is hosting Peace, Love, and Belief II. The concert will air across 30 Sims, making it one of the largest events ever in SL.

The M and Philip Linden Show at SLCC

Linden Lab's current CEO and its founder team up to applaud achievements and outline challenges at the Second Life Community Convention.

Protests over Italian newspaper article proclaiming SL dead

Italian SL users protested against Bruno Ruffilli's article published recently in the Italian newspaper La Stampa claiming that they don't like to be called "zombies".