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Memorial for Benazir Bhutto
by Jessica Holyoke On January 6th, a remembrance service will be held for Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto. A memorial has been built in Wells to remember the courageous woman. I had an opportunity to talk with the builder and the creator of the Pakistan SL group. Jennette Forager built the memorial and had this to [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Financial Myth Busting Edition
by Jessica Holyoke In my time at the Herald, I’ve seen bank failures, aborted mergers, strange actions by the stock exchanges and company failures. I’ve also experienced first-hand what happens when residents believe that we’re in a "virtual economy" or "fictional economy." Residents subscribe to a number of myths that affect how they view everything [...]
Full StoryFinancial Update – Ginko Not Dead Yet
Ginko Financials still taking deposits The "JT" behind JT Financials revealed by Jessica Holyoke I approached a Resident when I noticed that she had a December 2007 rez date and two Ginko Financial groups in her profile. She told me how she used a Ginko Financial ATM based on the advice of a friend. She [...]
Full StoryEmpty Position Leads to Linden PR Void
by Jessica Holyoke Philip Linden is happy the BBC gave him a big kiss Earlier this week, residents learned of the departure of Cory Ondrejka aka Cory Linden aka SL’s own Flying Spaghetti Monster, from sources as varied as Massively, the recipient of leaked e-mails, to CBS News, which featured an article on Cory’s departure [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: I’m Too Old for This…
Why are Residents believing in Linden Lab’s proclamations? by Jessica Holyoke The more people discuss Age Verification, the more questions are raised. The biggest one is why are Residents believing in Linden Lab’s proclamations. The Lab states that "[w]hile not foolproof, age verification can provide an additional layer of trust for inworld businesses and Residents. [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Why I’m not looking forward to OpenSim
by Jessica Holyoke I was sitting in Robin’s office hours and looking around. I came to the realization that I am not looking forward to OpenSim. OpenSim is the eventual program where the Grid All Hail the Mighty Grid exists as a centralized land. Instead of everyone coming into Linden Lab’s jurisdiction, residents can host [...]
Full StoryAge Verify or AgeLock?
by Jessica Holyoke Agelock – another path to implausible deniability As Age Verification continues to throw residents for a loop; some cannot verify, some can verify using false information, parcels marked as mature content are not allowing age verified people in, more and more questions are raised as a competing service, AgeLock, is being offered. [...]
Full StoryLag4Peace Protesters Say “Don’t Iraq Iran”
Text and voices raised at replicated U.S. Capitol, usually deserted media islands by Jessica Holyoke December 1st saw the multi-sim themed protest Lag4Peace. Avatars from all over the world and the Grid gathered starting at 8am SLT in order to let their text and voices be heard. "Don’t Iraq Iran" was the theme as protesters [...]
Full StoryOp/Ed: Feted, Fussing, and Fuming
LL shows how not to run a press conference – and co-opt a noisy critic by Jessica Holyoke, post-Prokofy FIC watch bureau On Monday, the Lindens held their first in-world press conference and the Herald, being at the forefront of Metaverse media coverage was there to cover it all. Except we weren’t. The Saga for [...]
Full StoryMidas Bank Insolvent – Trouble On The WSE
L$ Spacebuck banking risks get real – liquidity crisis spills over to stock exchange by Jessica Holyoke The Midas Bank touches insolvency – creates WSE stock ripples As suggested in the comments on the SL Crime Wave! – L$3 Million Bank Heist!!! story, Midas Bank is another bank facing insolvency. Mr. Midas Commons owns Midas [...]
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