The website contains contributions from a number of writers, will champion and chart the news from several virtual world, including Second Life, Blue Mars, Twinity and Entropia Universe, amongst others. Metaverse Tribune Editor-in-Chief, Skylar Smythe is looking forward to developing the website as a primary source of virtual worlds information for enthusiasts and non-players alike. Skylar comments that, “Second Life and virtual worlds alike receive a lot of negative mainstream press and news sources like the Metaverse Tribune and other virtual worlds sites are one way in which the proud community of virtual world residents can stand up and begin to knock down the stereotypes.”

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Re: Angel Dessous Couture Grand Opening Event! You are cordially invited February 6th at 11:00AM SLT for the spectacular launch of the Angel Dessous Couture line and store. The “must see” event will begin at 11:00AM SLT followed by an extravagant fashion show at 1:00PM SLT. The store opening will include an elegant high energy runway show beginning at 1:00PM SLT. The fashion show will consist of both the new couture line and the established lingerie line. In order to secure a seat for the remarkable event be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early. The theme of the show is ‘Famous Actresses of Old Hollywood’ produced by the EVANE Models Agency and held at the lovely Blue Sky and Angel Blue Sky sims. The gorgeous SL supermodels that will grace the runway for the show are: Mimmi Boa, Agtaope Carter, Poptart Lilliehook, Linnda Scofield, Diconay Boa, Livia Mastroianni, Payton Heron, July Raymaker, and last but certainly not least Leandra Breen. February 7th will be a huge day as well for Angel Dessous members there will be an additional event from 11:00AM SLT to 5:00PM SLT. On February 7th, seven previously unreleased designs will be unveiled during this event- one each hour at an

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“Halo” fans, make ready your battle rifles and prepare to step into an expanded fight on Xbox LIVE

LONDON – 20 January 2010 – Mythic 2 Map Pack, a Game Add-on developed by Bungie for “Halo 3” consisting of three multiplayer maps available previously only on the “Halo 3: ODST” multiplayer disc, is set to arrive on Xbox LIVE on February 2, 2010.

The release of the Mythic 2 Map Pack brings the total number of “Halo 3” multiplayer maps to 24. The Game Add-on includes three action-packed maps: Heretic, Citadel and Longshore.

- Heretic brings players to familiar ground as the “Halo 2” arena Midship returns in “Halo 3.” The stark interior of the Pious Inquisitor might appear austere on first glance, but Heretic’s symmetrical spaces require players to execute complex strategies in order to outplay their opponents.

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Expanded Classics range brings blockbuster titles at budget prices

LONDON – 5 February 2010 – Microsoft® today announces the expansion of its Classics collection in the UK and Europe to include two more blockbuster titles, as it continues its strategy of offering high quality experiences at outstanding value. Available from today, Fable II and Halo® Wars will join the elite selection of Xbox 360™ Classics, with each game available at an ERP of just £19.99.

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It’s halfway through first period, and 10th-grade students at Frances Perkins Academy in Brooklyn are in science class–not in school, but on a specially outfitted bus parked outside. [More]

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Agreement will offer free access to new computational and collaborative services to accelerate scientific discovery for research communities.

Microsoft Corp. and the National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced an agreement that will offer individual researchers and research groups selected through NSF’s merit review process free access to advanced cloud computing resources. By extending the capabilities of powerful, easy-to-use PC applications via Microsoft cloud services, the program is designed to help broaden researcher capabilities, foster collaborative research communities, and accelerate scientific discovery. Projects will be awarded and managed by NSF. More details about funding opportunities are available at http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=CISE.

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For many software developers—particularly those focused on social computing—the world of deep enterprise computing seems far removed from a world of widgets and tweets.

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Kodu, a game that helps youngsters learn how to program so they can create their own video games to play and share, is now available on the PC.

Microsoft is pushing to bring computer programming back into the classroom – and back into the realm of the imagination.

That push comes through Kodu, a game developed by Microsoft Research that invites users to create their own worlds while teaching them the basics of game development. Originally designed as a learning tool for youngsters using Xbox 360, Kodu is now available in a public beta for the PC. The move to the PC platform stands to make the game more attractive to schools. By eliminating the need for controllers, schools don’t need any special equipment – students can start building worlds with just a PC and a keyboard.

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