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The Amputee Virtual Environment Support System

Doug Thompson of Remedy Limited reveals how their company worked with Virtual Ability and used Second Life Enterprise on a project focused on military amputee peer support and rehabilitation.

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New Market Dynamics

Another mixed reality meeting of minds spanning Second Life and Copenhagen Denmark in a great discussion led by Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield with guest panelists Tom Boellstorff, Edward Castronova and Robin Teigland

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Virtual Performance – Performing the Virtual Theatre in Secondlife

The theater troupe joins Joff Chafer during this presentation about performing arts, story telling and theater translated and transformed for virtual spaces like Second Life.

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Go to The Rise of Avatars in Loosely Coupled Social Networks for Military Learning Innovations 
The Rise of Avatars in Loosely Coupled Social Networks for Military Learning Innovations 

Using virtual simulations for training is not exactly a new concept for the military, but Andy Stricker, Distributed Learning Architect at Air University shows us how they are using virtual worlds to teach leadership using 3D games in Second Life.

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Master Class - 3D Architecture

The third in the summer series of master class with Dusan Writer as he talks 3D Architecture with Jon Brouchoud (Keystone Bouchard in SL) and Terry Beaubois (Tab Scott in SL)

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Shakespeare In Imaginary Worlds
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 4 May 2010
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Shakespeare continues to inspire creative storytelling and sparks the imagination no matter where the stage. One of the more interesting presentations during the 2010 Best Practices in Education conference was one given by Joff Chafer on Virtual Performance.

It Takes A Team to Make A Show
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 15 April 2010
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Metanomics celebrated its 100th episode this week with a gala party in Second Life held at JenzZa Misfit's Muse Isle. The entertainment was provided by multi-talented Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield along with a local Ithica NY jazz band, affectionately called The Reztones.

Rivers Run Red Goes To Your Grocery
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 15 March 2010
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There's no surprise that every brand marketer in the world wants to grab your attention when you stroll down the supermarket aisle. Justin Bovington shows us how Rivers Run Red is mapping your experience of choosing a box of cereal into a virtual one. Watch the presentation yourself on Virtual Worlds Keynote and learn what a practical planning tool this is for their clients.

http://business.treet.tv/shows/virtual-keynote/episodes/justin-bovington

VWBPE 2010 Bigger & Better Than Ever
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 7 March 2010
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If you haven't yet, mark your calendar for March 12 and 13 2010 for the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education conference in Second Life. Taking place over 2 full days, there are 48 hours of presentations in multiple venues spread over 20 sims.

Treet TV will be covering a selection of sessions on both Friday and Saturday so check the website for exact times as the schedule is finalized.

Is it Metanomics or is it Memorex?!
Submitted by Wiz Nordberg on 4 March 2010
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Everybody knows Beyers Sellers is a fantastic interviewr with a crisp perspective on Virtual Worlds. But, did you know he can belt out a tune? Enjoy Beyers and the Reztones, Saturday at 4:45PM, right here on the Treet.TV website live page.

The band:

  • Beyers Sellers, Vocals
  • Doug Robinson, guitar
  • Jesse Bennett, sax
  • Harry Aceto, upright bas
  • Al Hartlant, drums
Today: Schneider Electric and IBM Do Strategic Planning
Submitted by Caleb Booker on 1 March 2010
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Anders Grondstedt, President - The Grondstedt Group Inc.

Join us today at 2pm Pacific Time in Second Life (by clicking here) for a rare opportunity to see how high-level executives make some of their biggest decisions. I'm very excited to announce that our guest on Virtual Worlds Keynote this week will be Anders Grondstedt, someone with tremendous experience both as a developer and as a speaker on all things virtual. Here's the breakdown of today's session:

VWK Update: Real World Expos in Virtual Spaces
Submitted by Caleb Booker on 22 February 2010
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Last week we held the very first session of Virtual Worlds Keynote with guest speaker Jonena Relth, President of TBD Consulting. Her topic was "Why We Sold Our Real Building and Went Totally Virtual" and proved to be a valuable resource for anyone who has ever considered taking a team online. I loved how grounded in real-world concerns her approach was, and the story that she tells about the discovery of this new tool is meaningful for a wide variety of professionals.

Visit the MaMachinima International Festival
Submitted by Wiz Nordberg on 20 February 2010
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If you don't know already, Saturday is the day of the MaMachinima International Festival. If you love Machinima, it's the place to see the best there is to see, and meet many of the people who make it happen. Visit The official MMIF site for information and schedules. It's an event not to be missed!

Virtual Worlds Keynote Premiers Monday 15 February
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 9 February 2010
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Join host Caleb Booker on Monday 15 February for Virtual Worlds Keynote with Jonena Relth, President of TBD Consulting to see her presentation: Why We Sold Our Real Building and Went Totally Virtual

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Metanomics Returns with Douglas Rushkoff
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 22 January 2010
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Set aside some time on January 27 for the next Metanomics show. It looks like a fascinating lead-up to the PBS Frontline documentary airing in February, Life on the Virtual Frontier. Robert Bloomfield will talk with Douglas Rushkoff, writer, teacher, and all-around expert on the subject.

See the full description and the PBS Frontline trailer at Metanomics site

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Master Class - 3D Architecture

Episode 113 Broadcast 7 July 2010

The third in the summer series of master class with Dusan Writer as he talks 3D Architecture with Jon Brouchoud (Keystone Bouchard in SL) and Terry Beaubois (Tab Scott in SL)

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Master Class - Immersive Storytelling

Episode 112 Broadcast 30 June 2010

Dusan Writer hosts another summer session Master Class, focused on Immersive Storytelling both online and in games. Guests include Jena Ball, Founding Partner of Startled Cat, a joint venture with Remedy Communications and Alexander Macris, CEO and President of Themis Group, Inc., publisher of The Escapist magazine.

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Master Class - 3D Content

Episode 111 Broadcast 23 June 2010

Dusan Writer is our guide to learning just what is involved in creating an immersive 3D build in Second Life with Sand Castle Stuidos Kimberly Winnington and William Reed Seal Foss. But not before opening the show with a visit from good friend Fleep Tuque telling us about SLCC 2010

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Federal Consortium of Virtual Worlds

Episode 110 Broadcast 9 June 2010

Find out the latest outcomes after last month's Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds with conference organizer Dr. Paulette Robinson in a conversation with Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield

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New Market Dynamics

Episode 109 Broadcast 8 June 2010

Another mixed reality meeting of minds spanning Second Life and Copenhagen Denmark in a great discussion led by Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield with guest panelists Tom Boellstorff, Edward Castronova and Robin Teigland

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Videogames in Our Daily Lives

Episode 108 Broadcast 21 April 2010

Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell games talks with host professor Robert Bloomfield about how games are increasingly going to be incorporated into our everyday lives

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Thank You Blues

Episode 3 Broadcast 14 April 2010

A live performance of an original song written by Beyers! This is an excerpt from the 100th episode of Metanomics celebration party held at Muse Isle in Second Life

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100th Metanomics Episode Party

Episode 2 Broadcast 14 April 2010

Beyers sings standard jazz classics plus some original works to celebrate the 100th episode of Metanomics. Starting in 2007, Robert Bloomfield and Treet TV have a great partnership and a lot to party about. The Reztones are: Al Hartland, drums Brian Earle, Clarinet Doug Robinson, Bass Chad Lieberman, Piano Beyers Sellers, Vocals

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Second Life Terms of Service

Episode 107 Broadcast 14 April 2010

Professor Joshua Fairfield joins Robert Bloomfield for a candid discussion on the newly revised Second Life terms of service and the legal implications of mixed reality.

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Meeting Online

Episode 106 Broadcast 7 April 2010

Host Robert Bloomfield talks with Barry Joseph, director of Online Leadership Program at Global Kids and Marc N. Weiss, founder of Web Lab about a new documentary for HBO titled "Meeting Online". The project allows people to tell their own stories about making real connections, good and bad, through internet destinations.