The Leominster Galleries

As 2010 approaches, I’m changing the nature of this blog from a review of virtual world news to a vehicle for my new art galleries that exist in the Second Life virtual world. It’s been a desire of mine to create my own collection of classic works of art since I opened an account with [...]

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Virtual Dentistry Eases The Pain

Dental students will soon be adding virtual world simulations to their training procedures. Thanks to researchers in Sweden and the US, a new piece of software called the Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation is now in beta testing. The Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation is now in beta testing, and set for rollout next fall, [...]

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UN Secretary-General Calls For Cyberspace Child Protection

In a press release on May 15th, the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon called for better protection of children in cyberspace. “As they surf through cyberspace seeking information and entertainment and building social networks, they are also among the most vulnerable to exploitation. Without safeguards, their precious lives are at grave risk in the vicious world [...]

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Playing Computer Games Enhances

European researchers have built a computerized play platform for elderly people. Field testing shows that the system keeps elderly players mentally sharp, stimulates socialisation, and can alert caregivers to developing problems. The key “generic” objective of ElderGames project is to develop IST-based games using advanced visualisation and interaction interfaces with high preventive, therapeutic value that [...]

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Beer, Beer, Beer – It’s What WOW Is For!

I salute anyone who refuses to take the real world seriously. So I doubly applaud those who do the same for virtual worlds. There’s a wealth of talent among the World Of Warcraft (R) players. Take, for example, this example called “The Beer Song.” It’s over three years old but deserves an airing periodically. Enjoy!

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Sony’s Free Realmz Close to Release?

Sony Online Entertainment has released an official teaser for its “in beta” game, Free Realmz. The world is billed as “a free 3D virtual world with stunning unique graphics and fun, quirky activities. Free Realms is an attitude. It’s innovative, dynamic and deep.” The splendid flash video on the site pretty much sums up the [...]

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Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference March 29, 2009

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IBM’s Virtual Culture Festival Opens in Second Life

Although predicting the death of the Second Life virtual world has become a spectator sport, there are still many real lif companies that are involved in using the environment for research, teaching, and promotion. THis includes IBM, who continues to have an active presence. One such project is the Virtual Universe Community (VUC), a passionate [...]

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Piloting a Plane – Virtually

There are two ways to experience the thrill of landing an airplane – whether that be on runway or a river. The first is to go to pilot training school and earn a license, then buy your own plane or get a job in the aviation industry. The second is to hijack a plane and [...]

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Libraries, Education and Museums Virtual Conference Coming April

The Second Annual Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education and Museums Conference will be taking place in Second Life on April 24th and 25th, 2009. The aim of the conference is “to provide a gathering place for librarians, information professionals, educators, museologists, and others to learn about and discuss the educational, informational, and cultural opportunities of virtual [...]

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