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Second Life, Primary Income - where the heck are you?

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Have you heard of Second Life? It’s a 3d virtual world in which people can mirror the real thing - businesses, commerce, clothing, real estate, etc.

It’s created a whole new thriving industry! As reported by Technewsworld, check this out:

… Sometimes it pays to NOT keep your head in the real world.

Almost four years after the launch of the online world Second Life, some people are reaping the rewards. From businesses to individuals, nonprofits to colleges, they’re using the online space to reach out to each other, customers, givers and students, creating an online life that is a mirror of the real thing — and yet totally different. As in:

A Detroit woman makes up to US$350,000 a year creating clothes, items, even islands for individual and corporate customers in-world….MORE….

Amazing, eh? But there’s a whole subculture of people who live for this application. And it’s not being ignored by major corporations either - recruiters and HR professionals use Second Life to hire for positions as well.

There are many forums in which you can learn more about SecondLife, including:

A fascinating read, eh? Have you used Second Life? If so, how has it changed you? Let us know!

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

ps - want some resources on Second Life? Consider:

Second Life: The Official Guide

Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-10-09 Summary: A Beginner’s Guide to Second Life … Book was what it was advertised to be. Full of easy to understand instructions. Excellent buy. …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-10-30 Summary: second life … Sure, sure, second life - what is that? Well, take it from someone older than 21 by many years, this is the best game around! Thanks to my daughter and son-in-law, I can shop, dance, party, meet new friends, and never leave my home! Check out this great addition to the Second Life Scene. …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] … Product Description | In this fully revised and updated Second Edition, you’ll discover the very latest information about living in Second Life —from how to enter the world, get started, and get around, to the many exciting new ways you can earn real-world incomes, meet other residents, and enjoy all there is to do. Authored by Second Life experts with contributions from Linden Lab employees and Second Life residents, it’s the perfect companion for anyone who wants to create his or her own reality in…more
[2] … Review | Since “opening” in 2003, Second Life has become an explosive worldwide phenomenon, inhabited by over 5 million virtual residents by 2007. Hit the digital ground running with Second Life: The Official Guide , the ultimate travel reference to this exciting new “metaverse.” Get all the information you’ll need to create your avatar, navigate the landscape, and build your in-World business to produce real-world profits. Download Second Life character trading cards (.pdf) More images from Second Life (click…more

Creating Your World: The Official Guide to Advanced Content Creation for Second Life

Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-17 Summary: A keeper … This is a very useful book for people who have gotten used to the basics of Second Life. It gives helpful information on a variety of areas. I have recommended it personally to a number of people and am about to buy a second copy for my office. …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-03-12 Summary: Finally, Second Life unveiled … Finally, a one stop book that tells me everything I need to know to improve and expand my experience with Second Life. While the Second Life tutorials online are okay this books clearly explains both the simple and complex options for customizability and expansion with excellent examples and sample code that is effective and clearly stated. If you are looking for the ideal reference for beginners and experienced users you can’t get much better than this book. …more
Editorial Reviews — … Product Description | Enrich your virtual existence by mastering the techniques and tactics the experts use to create jaw-dropping SL content—everything from buildings and vehicles to clothing, landscapes, and animations. This official, exclusive guide from a team of Second Life content-creation experts was written with the full support of Linden Lab and features in-depth instructions for creating beautiful content and putting it to work in-world. It’s both a practical, step-by-step guide and a creative…more

I, Avatar: The Culture and Consequences of Having a Second Life (New Riders)

Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-10-10 Summary: Excellent service … The item arrived on time and in perfect condition. I would definitely buy from this provider again. …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-07-25 Summary: Enjoyable to the last page … I found this book to be enjoyable to the last page. The author takes you on a journey with him into another world. His comments about the culture and his reflections on his avatar bring you back to reality only for a moment before you continue on with him on his journey. The pictures in this book are really beautiful and contains a lot of details so readers do not have to imagine what the author is talking about. …more
Editorial Reviews — … Product Description | What is an avatar? Why are there nearly a billion of them, and who is using them? Do avatars impact our real lives, or are they just video game conceits? Is an avatar an inspired rendering of its creator’s inner self, or is it just one among millions of anonymous vehicles clogging the online freeways? Can we use our avatars to really connect with people, or do they just isolate us? And as we become more like our avatars do they become more like us? In I, Avata r , Mark Stephen Meadows…more