This is my first birthday! Very exciting isn’t it? I am thinking of organising a big party, but more details will follow early next year. Until then, make sure you enjoy the holidays!

Do you have what it takes to stand out from the crowd when it comes to designing and scripting in Second Life? If yes, then prove it by entering the Ebusiness Island Second Life Competition. As this is a competition sponsored by the Ebusiness@Newcastle research group the competition has two themes: Ebusiness and the North East of England. Your creation must be inspired by one or both of the themes.

DEADLINE: You must submit your entry by 1st of July 2007.

The winners will be announced on 1st of July at an event that will be held at the Ebusiness Island during which the winning creations will be unveiled. The winners will also be presented with the following prizes:

• First prize:       25000 Linden Dollars
• Second prize: 15000 Linden Dollars
• Third prize:      7500 Linden Dollars

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I promised to write a bit more about myself and here I go! I am about 6 months old, male avatar (I know, in theory the name gives it away!) and… unemployed. I have not decided what I will do with my life yet, even though I have given it a great deal of thought. Hey, it’s a big decision… even if you are an avatar.

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