With a New Year Comes a New Force in SL Finance

By Bill Kaye A new stock exchange and financial services center will open its doors to the public on the first day of 2013.  The Digital Finance Center (DFC), under the leadership of CEO Adam Wintz, has drummed up interest and speculation for some time now, but is technically operating before its official public open. … Continue reading

After Three Years, A Glimpse at What SL Means to Most People

By Bill Kaye In just hours, voting will end for an SL Enquirer poll that has run for about three years.  The question: What Does Second Life Mean to You? So far, here are the results, courtesy of SLE Editor Lanai Jarrico: An Extension of Real Life? 115 (48%) Just a Game 29 (12%) Business … Continue reading

Noob’s News: Tale of a Noob

By Bill Kaye In many ways, I still consider myself a “noob” or newcomer to Second Life–the politically correct term by SL standards.  I joined SL a year and seven months ago.  It wasn’t until last December that SL really sank its teeth into my soul.  As I dwell on that year that has passed, … Continue reading