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CNN Creates Second Life News Bureau

by Joshua Fruhlinger on November 13, 2007 at 04:35 PM


Because there's so much going on in Second Life on a regular basis (we're only being partially sarcastic here), CNN opened up a news bureau dedicated to the virtual world that has millions addicted. With the news blog, which CNN dubs "SL I-Reports: Your news of a virtual world", CNN is inviting SL members to file their own reports at a news desk located in the polygonal alternative universe.

Don't expect a bevy of serious journalism here, however, as virtually anyone can submit stories to the service. One story shows a picture of people standing around the CNN I-Report center, which, apparently, is breaking news. Another includes a brief story about a Second Life character known as Loch Lommond attempting to break a bull riding record. Another, perhaps more interesting one, covers the construction of a virtual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Cool stuff? Perhaps. This could get interesting around election time, as several candidates have already created presences in Second Life.

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