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Category: Virtual Worlds

Smithsonian Launches Latino Museum in Second Life (video)

Posted on March 19, 2009 by

I got last minute word from SLballyhoo's Twitter Feed that the Smithsonian was launching today in Second Life a virtual Latino Museum! I happened to pop over just as they were cutting the ribbon and playing the introductory video, and managed to capture some jerky footage of it. Looks like this has a lot of…

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ENGAGE Expo 2009: From brand placement to youth development

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Ted Tagami of Small Worlds demoing to Joyce, Barry and GK youth Chanel at ENGAGE. I just back to the office from the ENGAGE Expo, which took place March 10-11 at the Jacob Javitz Center in Manhattan.  I have to say that I was a bit pessimistic going in about what I was going to…

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Interviewing DMC (of Run-DMC) about hip-hop, virtual worlds and youth

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

I had a remarkable opportunity to interview hip-hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame today! I caught up with Dee at the Engage Expo at Jacob Javitz Center this morning, who was here to promote his new virtual space DMC World.  We had a very interesting discussion about hip-hop culture, virtual worlds, digital games,…

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DMC launches first hip-hop virtual world: where’s my digital Adidas?

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

I just got word that Hip hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame is opening the first hip-hop oriented virtual world, called DMC World. Officially launching next week, the 3d environment will include a rooftop club overlooking a "crazy NYC skyline", a VIP screening room, a "VIP access-only backstage hangout", and a stage to…

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WebWise 2009: Museums and libraries pursuing the innovative edge in a digital age

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

From February 25-27, I had the opportunity to go to the WebWise conference in Washington DC, an annual gathering of 300-some professionals from libraries and museums to discuss how to keep their cultural institutions relevant in the digital age.  It was great getting to hear from some of the leading museums and libraries in America…

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EcoCommons in Second Life: Preserving real world ecology using the virtual world

Posted on February 28, 2009 by

I just flew by lovely EcoCommons sim in Second Life (teleport link), the newest in the growing archipelago of nonprofit builds and offices in this virtual world. Developed by TechSoup’s Nonprofit Commons team in partnership with OneWorld.net and OneClimate Island in Second Life, the EcoCommons provides a network for environmentally-focused nonprofits to promote awareness, community-building…

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Second Life Education Conference splits off from Community Convention

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

For those that were there last year, we had a very interesting combined Second Life Educators Conference (SLEDcc) and Second Life Community Convention (SLCC) in Florida in September.  Apparently the educators involved in the SLEDcc have taken the decision to organize their own seperate event in response to online feedback at a time and place…

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Recession hits the Metaverse: Electric Sheep lets go five more staff

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

  Electric Sheep employees during the heady metaversal expansion period of 2007. I'm sad to announce that the Electric Sheep Company has let go five more employees, including two of my favorite people remaining at the Sheep in fact — Patrick O'Shaughnessey and John Swords.  According to Virtual World News, the cuts were due to…

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WebWise Conference in DC: Reinventing Libraries and Museums in the Digital Age

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

I'm currently in Washington DC again for the WebWise Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.  Webwise is an annual gathering of around 300 librarians and museum staff from around the United States discussing and debating how their institutions should respond to technological changes in the Digital Age.  I will be staffing a booth…

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Tori at USC needs volunteers for Second Life study this week!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by

Just got this urgent call from my friend Tori at USC who needs student volunteers from outside the US for a study she is doing on virtual environments this coming week. Please help her out if you can: We're searching for 8 student volunteers that have not yet been in Second Life and are willing…

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