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Real investments in virtual worlds continue

The Way of the Web

Don’t forget back in 2004, David Storey paid $26,500 in Entropia , then Jon Jacobs invested $100,000 in a virtual space station in Entropia in November 2005, and of course Anshe Chung became a millionaire via Second Life in 2006. Apparently both David and Jon have made their money back and more.

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Predictions Revisited: Five Not-Too-Distant Technologies That Might Change Social Media

Ignite Social Media

Podcasts were a thing back in 2005, receiving some initial popularity, only to fade away from the general public’s eye. Another, similar example is virtual reality. In 2006 Second Life was set to be the next big thing. Starting out ahead of their time only to return later as something bigger and better.

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What Do We Need to Teach About Knowledge Work? | Computer Writing and Research Lab

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Date : 25 September 2006. Allen 2003; Senge 1994; Stone 2006). work and social languages and genres, having to forage expertly for information (Amidon 2005; Senge 1994; Tuomi-Gröhn, Engeström, & Young 2003). editor (2005). Virtual Worlds. You are here: Home. Now reading the content area. Amidon, S.

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Friday Fun: For the Heart, Head & Soul

Diva Marketing Blog

Too many wonderful things happening in the virtual world not to pass along from fun contests to help non profit causes to quirky ways to grow your business. But it was his beyond successful blog for Barbaro the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner who was put to rest too soon. Or sometimes just plain silly. NonProfit - For The Heart.

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In Memory of My Grandpa David, a Wonderful Man » Techipedia.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here are just some of those contributions: While I got married in March of 2005 (this photo was taken at our wedding), we delayed our honeymoon until December 2006. And your own reminding again adds a human touch to our “virtual&# world. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. Thank you for sharing.

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