Archive for the year 2008
MC Fizgig Reclaims Seized Land
Woodbury U critic disappointed in LL, likely to file even more abuse reports by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk “I’d say, stay on the mainland; the idea of clustering and the magic spell of working with your neighbors is just a great appeal.” – Philip Linden Late Sunday afternoon I sat on the lawn in [...]
Full StoryInterview with SL Woodbury University’s new Administrator Madelena Rossini
by Jessica Holyoke Madelena Rossini Woodbury University is reappearing in Second Life. Madelena Rossini is the new administrator listed on the Woodbury group. Ms. Rossini was a SL resident who was introduced to members of the Woodbury faculty through SL. She recently started teaching classes at the California school and took some time to talk [...]
Full StoryCopyright, Content & Behavior: The Vagina Monologues
by Jessica Holyoke As reported here, http://sexsecond.blogspot.com/2008/01/is-hbo-stopping-vagina-monlogues-in-sl.html, HBO has stated that the in-world production of the Vagina Monologues be halted due to HBO holding the broadcast rights to the production. Vday.org, the holder of the live performance rights, told the organizers of the SL Vagina Monologues that they had to rescind their authorization of a [...]
Full StorySammy Barrett – Post 6 Grrrrl
[Note from Justine- I've been to a couple of events where Sammy Barrett was spinning the tunes and was rightfully thrilled when she asked about becoming a Post 6 Model. Without further adieu I give you the lovely and supertalented Sammy Barrett. To show off exactly how talented she is, Sammy even gave me the [...]
Full StoryFIC Tables Turned – Ex-Critic Crows About LL Land Seizure
Ravenglass rental agent gloats over neighbor’s land confiscation by Pixeleen Mistral and Jessica Holyoke Prokofy Neva smiles as Agent Linden confiscated more land this week An empty plot in Furness sim may be a warning to anyone expecting rule of law and property rights in the metaverse. According to a report published by Shaun Altman, [...]
Full StoryMafia Nightclub Opens in Second Life
Non-profit hopes to promote crime and fun by Sigmund Leominster wise guys dressed to kill Dressed in dapper pinstripes, black oxfords with white spats, Logan Walker wants to make you an offer you can’t refuse. No virtual horse heads in beds, no need to sleep with fishes, no whackings, and no special favors that involve [...]
Full StorySecret Linden Tapes Show Philip Blowing Gasket
Philip shown venting at Cory over open source initiative by Urizenus Sklar In this shocking video, smuggled to the Herald via secret interweb connections, we see the current drama inside Linden Lab. Stuggling with the burdens of copybot, bank fraud, griefing, grey goo, penisings, yiffing, ageplay, and Cory’s betrayal, Philip dresses down his remaining Linden [...]
Full StoryOf Hearts and Keys
by Kris Dibou, warrior poet/pirate On a lavish textured slopeWith megaprim tree, built;My lover, sweet, lay in my arms,Couple 10 in kilt. And we commented on the moonAnd stars that dripped like honey;I made a joke and she chuckled asIf she thought it funny. I carressed her cheek with words formed sweetAs I was want [...]
Full StoryA Dark Night for DarkSphere
by Metaverse Muse designer Wingless Emoto Maldavius Figtree, notorious for having destroyed builds in the Woodbury University sim last summer, is in the news again this week after his controversial firing of avatar designer Wingless Emoto. According to reliable sources, Figtree held an suspiciously timed staff meeting last Friday morning – a meeting timed for [...]
Full StoryAvatar of the Year 2007 – 3rd Place: Tizzers Foxchase
by Pixeleen Mistral, National Affairs desk Tizzers Foxchase – before the perma-ban With the hustle and bustle of the year-end holidays well behind us, and memories of the Herald editors’ lavish Zermatt skiing vacation fading, it is time to clean up the last few loose ends from 2007 – the avatar of the year awards. [...]
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