Second Life Economy nearly doubles in 12 months

Second Life’s Economy Nearly Doubles
Via NPR’s money blog.
The economy in Second Life has grown by 94 percent over the past 12 months, with activity that equates to $144 million in the second quarter.
A contrasting view, via a link on the money blog story, suggests that despite this, Second Life is experiencing a recession.

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June 2009 Treasure Hunt – TreeSong Designs

If the name Anhayla Lycia sounds familiar, it may be because of the ultimate romantic garden she created for Meta Makeover (now Designing Worlds) in February 2009.  Now we get the chance to visit her store, TreeSong Designs, as part of the treasure hunt.  It was very peaceful walking the stone paths and manicured lawns [...]

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Help! I’m Stuck In My Skybox!

Here is a follow up on the article I wrote about the R&R Holodeck system, in the June issue of Prim Perfect magazine.
I think I’m in love. And its with my skybox.

You see, recently in Prim Perfect, I wrote an article about the R&R Holodeck system. (If you want to see the article, its [...]

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What is the best of the 10 Best Homes in Second Life? You decide!

The organization Animal Rights Advocates have launched a competition to find the best house in Second Life. It’s called the Second Life’s First Annual  “Best Home in Second Life”  competition and home tour.  They are planning that this will be a prestigious event, with a Black Tie Affair awards ceremony and auction to conclude this [...]

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May 2009 Treasure Hunt – Sofia’s Furniture

The next item in the treasure hunt can be found at Sofia’s Furniture on Serafina Island.  The store has a long history with Prim Perfect.  In fact, owner Sofia Standish participated in the first Prim Perfect Treasure Hunt back in May 2007, when her store was in Tristan Peak.  In fact, one of Sofia’s designs [...]

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Join Designing Worlds at the Home, Garden & Patio Expo

The first Designing Worlds broadcast will be coming live from the second Home, Garden & Patio Expo: four sims full of Second Life’s top designers!

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 10: True North Beach & Patio

Leave your shoes behind when you travel to this store.  True North Beach & Patio is located on the sands of a tropical island.  Lounge chairs, tables, rugs, and other casual furniture are displayed in rustic huts or right on the beach.  Get yourself a drink from the beach side bar or soda machine and [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 7: Flowers by Sylvie

New to this issue’s Treasure Hunt is the store Flowers by Sylvie, located in the sim of Achado.  This large, well-lit store is full of colorful blooms.  Owner Sylvie Grizot has created all sorts of arrangements in various colors and themes.  Flowers and bouquets for many occasions sit on shelves and tables with hovertext messages [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 4: Snook’s Garden Centre

In the colorful 19th century sim modeled after Monet’s beloved Giverny, we are headed to explore the bright blooms of Snook’s Garden Centre.    In orderly gardens, wild meadows, and a grand conservatory, Soleil Snook has created a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll as well as a source of plants and other items for your [...]

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Spring Treasure Hunt – Clue 3: Creative Fantasy

The sims of Creative Fantasy are alive with nature.   Hidden among the gorgeous homes and blooming plants, you might spy the movement of all sorts of wildlife.   Julia Hathor has made her four sims a home for butterflies, foxes, sheep, prairie dogs, badgers, and deer.   If you wander farther along her paths, you may discover [...]

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