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So, as you may recall last week Linden Lab responded about what appeared to be Second Life advertisements that capitalized on the recently-released James Cameron film, Avatar.

Linden Lab implied (though didn't actually state plainly) that the advertisements were not intended to cause confusion between Second Life and Avatar.

Since about Christmas (just after previews showing the blue-skinned Na'vi began to become available to the general public) IMVU started running some blue-skinned ads of its own.

It was when we saw the blue-avatared IMVU advertisement that sprung up during the same period that we inevitably started thinking about Sea Monkeys.

There's more similarities going on here than just the visible, so let's rummage around and see if we can't find one of the old advertisements in our files.

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Sean Voss, owner and curator of Landmark Island, the Second Life tour guide destination, will be giving away 3 copies of his book 'Second Life In-World Travel Guide' at his launch party on January 12th at 6 PM SLT. From the press release:

'This book offers more then 100 of the best locations in Second Life in the areas of Shopping, Entertainment, Education, Real Life in Second Life, and many more. Quickly climbing various sales charts, the initial issue of this title was available exclusively on Amazon.com. The first shipment sold out before all pre-orders were filled.' Great news, Sean! Additionally, all visitors will recieve a complimentary prize pack including an in world, signed, preview copy of the Second Life: In World Travel Guide just for visiting! This will be a great event, with music by DJ
DoubleDown Tandino. I'll be getting a copy of the book soon, so a review is on its way, but don't wait for me -- order your own copy today.

[Thanks, Delaynie!]

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Orange Island, previously reported upon here, will be holding a day-long summit this Friday, November 16, on the nature of identity and how it relates to one's avatar in Second Life. It's a packed event, with a host of SL luminaries presenting, including Ordinal Malaprop, Torley Linden, Celebrity Trollop, Michi Lumin, and Forseti Svarog.

The day's line-up looks like this:
  • 9am - 10am - Avatar as a Personal Brand
    Speakers: Torley Linden, Celebrity Trollop, and Saeya Nyanda
    Moderator: Haver Cole
  • 10am - 11am - Open Discussion on Avatar and Brand Identity
  • 11am - 12pm - Persona and Identity Transparency in Business
    Speakers: Ordinal Malaprop, Forseti Svarog
  • 12pm - 1pm - Open Discussion and Gallery Showing of Avatar Showcase Winners
  • 1pm - 2pm - Non-Human Avatars
    Speakers: NeoBokrug Elytis, Kumi Kuhr, Michi Lumin
    Moderator: Adri Saarinen
  • 2pm - 3pm - Open Discussion and Gallery Showing of You and Your Avatar photos
  • 3pm - 5pm - Wind Down Mixer and Discussions
    Music and entertainment by DJ Doubledown Tandino
Finally, leading up to the event, the preceding Thursday will witness the Avatar Showcase, where "Residents are invited to present their most unique and interesting avatar in this two hour event. The top three avatars will have their portraits made and displayed during one of the gallery exhibitions during the following day's discussions." Full information on Orange Island's website. I plan to be there on either day; if you've an SL account, come enjoy the festivities!

[Thanks, Adri!]

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