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Seogyeoshire

Croeso i Sirol Seogyeo! Welcome to Seogyeoshire - an inclusive Welsh/British-themed community on the mainland continent of Jeogeot. Enjoy a pint at a local pub, bike along bucolic country roads, take the ZZR train to a nearby coastal village, tour historical sites, browse shops and art galleries, garden with neighbors, and so much more. With 6 distinct villages spread across 11 regions, there’s definitely a little something for everyone - and everyone is welcome!

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Dulla Centre Community

Live, work, and play in the Dulla Centre Community, a budding modern industrial multipurpose community in Corsica off the Circuit la Corse! Dulla Centre is an inclusive, LGBTQ+-friendly creative hub for mainland residents, communities, artists, and culture curators, inviting all to find joy in their lives, their work, and their play. There's plenty to see and do here, and many ways to grow!

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The Relic

The Relic is a place to relax, socialize, and connect in a beautiful natural setting provided by the University of New Mexico. Join discussions and talks about interesting topics with the aim of cultivating a community of practice.

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Fearless Nation PTSD Support

Fearless Nation PTSD Support is an RL 501c3 Nonprofit Organization for people with PTSD, their families, partners, children, and communities. They provide education, support, and advocacy. Since 2009 they've had a virtual online community that spans distance, with a small carbon footprint bringing people together for peer support, education, and advocacy for people with PTSD.

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Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy HQ

The Bellisserian Bureau of Bureaucracy (BBB) is a group dedicated to encouraging exploration and community throughout Bellisseria and the wider SL. Play their passport game by picking up their free passports that can be stamped at hundreds of interesting locations throughout the grid. They run events, tours, Bellisserian embassies on seven continents, produce their own weekly online publication, and much more. The HQ is a mine of information!

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EchoVets

EchoVets.org Band of Brothers non-profit is a new destination for all Veterans. They have current, up-to-date information that benefits YOU the Veteran, and the Veterans' families! Lots to do and see here! Stacy Maracas is a Female Desert Storm Combat Veteran, US Army, and has the knowledge of the systems in place to help Veterans and their family members. Come to EchoVets for camaraderie, answers, live help, brotherhood, and sisterhood. All Veterans are welcome!

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The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is a support group and meeting place, focused on mental health and wellness. They provide support group meetings on topics including depression, anxiety, and addiction, as well as social activities and meditation sessions. They are a laid-back peer support community where you can connect with like-minded people.

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

Transgender Resource Center

The TRC is a safe place for Transgender people and their allies to join and talk about the issues they face. Weekly Support Groups are available.

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The Confederation of Democratic Simulators

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The Confederation of Democratic Simulators

The Confederation of Democratic Simulators (CDS), founded in 2004, is a community-operated by and for its citizens. All are welcome to visit, explore, and become a part of the dynamic community. Land ownership in the CDS means citizenship, with the right to vote, run for office, and have a say in the direction and projects of the regions. For more information visit: cdsdemocracy.org

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Second Life Book Club

Meet book authors and discuss your favorite books at the Second Life Book Club, a series of monthly literary-minded events with the occasional non-fiction author thrown in. Draxtor Despres will bring established as well as up-and-coming authors, poets, publishers, and indie store owners together for virtual book discussions. For more information, please visit: draxtor.com/slbookclub. Meetings are every first Wednesday at 12pm PT/SLT, all book lovers are welcome! Watch the live videos on Draxtor's YouTube channel: youtube.com/Draxtor

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Spirituality & Belief

Sacred Cauldron

Sacred Cauldron is the virtual home of Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, the only state-recognized (Washington state) degree-granting institution for the study of Wiccan Ministry. Sacred Cauldron hosts a variety of workshops each week along with daily devotionals and weekly rituals that are open to the public. Visitors can also tour the many temple and fantasy landscapes on the region.

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PHC Community Center

At Peace Haven Communities (PHC) Community Center, enjoy dancing, swimming, the piano bar, and a beautiful beach. It is hosted by the Blind Pig Music Company in Second Life.

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Sunshine Therapy Garden

Sunshine Therapy Garden is a lovely garden for relaxation and contemplation. Here you find NewWays Individual Counseling on request, Tai Chi, Piano and Violin Concerts, Meditation, and more!

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Just Genealogy in Second Life

Have a question about genealogy? Join the discussions around the fire pit. Learn about your family's history! See schedule at slvirtualgenealogy.org

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Discussions & Communities

Free Spirit Farms Hippie/Boho Community

Visit this open community for modern day hippies and wanderers. Sharing the land...love of music...love of art...intelligent conversations...Bohemian life.

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Ethnographia Island

Visit Ethnographia Island, a safe space to hang out and share experiences of digital lives. Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation, this location was featured in the document "Our Digital Selves" as part of a study on disabilities and new cultures of the embodied self.

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Creations Park

Creations Park was grown with love. Run by Barbie Alchemi, this region offers support groups and research into the positive effects of Second Life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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Discussions & Communities

Commune Utopia

Commune Utopia is a vibrant, inclusive hippie community set in a natural landscape. Come experience art, music, peace and freedom. Whether you're looking to meet new friends or hoping for some time for quiet reflection, rest assured you can be who you want to be at Commune Utopia!

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Discussions & Communities

Cape Serenity Library

Visit the Cape Serenity Library to find a collection of works by authors who have disabilities. As featured in the documentary "Login2Life."

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Book Island

A literary community for writers, poets, digital publishers, authors, agents, editors, readers. and book lovers since 2007. With events, writer workshops, open mics, writing space, readings, and hangouts. Here you'll find resources for writing and reading as well as an homage to the craft. Enjoy companionship at the Writer's Block Cafe and bar and share stories with other writers.

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Bay City Community Center

Bay City is a themed Mainland community, in the style of the American urban experience, marked by a distinct Art Deco influence. Home to local community and commerce, the Bay City Community Center features information for anyone seeking to learn about life in the city by the bay. Also features the meeting space for the Bay City Alliance community group.

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AbTeC Island

AbTeC Island is an Aboriginally determined research-creation network whose goal is to ensure Indigenous presence in the web pages, online environments, video games, and virtual worlds that comprise cyberspace. For more information, visit: abtec.org

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A&A Town

A&A Town promotes disability and amputee awareness, prevention, wellness, and preparedness. Enjoy a date in this quaint and cozy multi-national seaside town, with dining and lifestyle areas to explore. Have a romantic dance in the jazz bar, sock hop to rock 'n roll in the diner, relax in the bath and spa, chat over a cappuccino at the cafe or have a pizza in the piazza. There's lots to do in A&A Town!

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Linden Destinations

Linden Homes Demos

Dreaming of a Second Life home? Visit the Linden Homes Demo region! Explore an array of beautiful, fully furnished homes that come with our premium subscription.

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Linden Destinations

Sandbox Welcome Area

Ready to create? Visit the Sandbox and learn to build in Second Life! Whether it's a small gadget or a dream mansion, your imagination is the only limit.

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Linden Destinations

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Want a chill place to socialize? The Welcome Hub Social Plaza is your go-to! Located under the main dome at the Welcome Hub, meet friends old and new, share experiences, or simply watch the world go by. It is an ideal place for newcomers to get assistance and navigate to other parts of the Welcome Hub.

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Education

Forget ME Not

Forget ME Not was created to raise awareness about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, an extremely debilitating, life-changing, and complex chronic disease. Through various events, Forget ME Not aims to raise awareness and serve as a safe space for the affected people. Learn more at forgetmenotsl.com

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Linden Destinations

BelliHub

BelliHub is the go-to destination to learn more about Bellisseria! With detailed tutorials and information about Premium membership, how to get a Linden home, using land tools, and more - you'll be up and running in no time! Explore the DEMO region and get an up-close look at all the Linden home themes and models. Plus, hang out with other Residents, play games, and get to know the Bellisseria community!

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Help & How To

Camp Italia Educational Area

Community Gateway area for newbies, in Camp Italia, where it's possible to learn how Second Life works through an educational path and weekly lessons, in Italian language.

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Help & How To

Helping Haven Gateway

New Second Life Residents can find a helpful hand at Helping Haven, a spot filled with experts who can share tips and tricks to getting started in SL. Visit this newcomer-friendly community for freebies, landmarks and other useful items. More at http://helpinghaven.weebly.com.

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Help & How To

Happy Hippo Building School

The Happy Hippo Building School is a long-term, well-respected and large school. The instructors provide a building course to take you from absolute beginner onward.

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Help & How To

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

When you take your first steps into Second Life, it can be overwhelming. We've all been there. You can go anywhere! Be anything! So... why not visit the Fae? Especially for newcomers to Second Life, they have constructed a fully interactive tutorial area, where you can learn how to walk, talk, shop, fly, and more. Attended by their wonderful Gateway Guides, the Gateway to the Faery Crossing will ultimately lead you to the lands below where you can explore the wonderful world of The Faery Crossing in its full splendor.

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Help & How To

College of Scripting Music & Science

College of Scripting Music & Science contains over 2,000 scripting, building, and orientation tutorials. Tutorials are free, come and learn to script and be an LSL scripter. They teach LSL, Javascript, Orientation SL, Building in SL, Science, Music, Guitar, Piano, Logic, and more!

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Help & How To

The Shelter

The Shelter was established in 2004 and is a haven for those new and old! Relax and meet new people at a safe place for new avatars in Second Life.

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International

Ajuda SL Brasil - Voluntários

Ajuda e orientacao - idioma portugues. Nesta Comunidade Gateway, apoiamos os residentes mais novos, oferecendo ajuda para todos. Somos um Grupo de Voluntarios, desde 2009; atualizado em 2011. Community Gateway 2017. Sejam bem-vindos e divirtam-se! Help and guidance - Portuguese language. In this place, we support the younger residents, offering help for all. We are a Volunteer Group since 2009; Updated 2011. Gateway Community 2017. Be Welcome and have fun!

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Help & How To

New Citizens Incorporated

New to Second Life? New Citizens Incorporated is a community-run portal offering help, education and support for new Residents.

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Discussions & Communities

Fearless Nation PTSD Support

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Education

Nonprofit Commons

Take a tour of Nonprofit Commons, an area that contains more than 150 nonprofit and social benefit organizations in Second Life.

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Help & How To

Black Tonic

Black Tonic is a newcomer and seasoned Resident hang-out and help center. Everyone is welcome! They have tutorials for newbies, free rezzing and change rooms, a game room filled with games, a spacious dance floor, and more. Event hosting is available upon request. Bring your friends and chat awhile!

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Education

Power Up for Charge

Power Up for Charge presents "Meet me at the Oasis" - desert oasis with games, photo ops, camel racing, horse riding, and more. PUFC is the official fundraiser for The Charge Syndrome. Make sure to share your images in their Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/14758574@N23

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EchoVets

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Help & How To

New Resident Island

Welcoming newcomers to Second Life since 2010. Here you will find free complete avatars and accessories, fun learning in the Caves of Knowledge, and a wonderful region to explore, filled with history, mystery and artistry.

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Help & How To

Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Caledon Oxbridge University (COU) is an independent, community-supported, Second Life skill-training facility, located within the Victorian-Steampunk estate of Caledon. COU supports students of all avatar ages. A primary feature of COU is the seven-building walk-through tutorial, COU also has live, walk-in classes as well as live tutors in the plaza to answer questions and provide assistance.

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Education

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

The goal of the VW Education Consortium (VWEC) is to bring educators together both to share what has been successful and to tackle obstacles across virtual platforms and communities. For more information contact: Valibrarian Gregg, Elli Pinion, or Dodge Threebeards.

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International

Unihispana

Grupo de enseñanza y ayuda de habla hispana, tenemos a vuestra disposicion un recorrido para recien llegados con, zona gratuita, tutoriales y guias, clases semanales basicas y avanzadas, sandbox, zona infantil, juegos, punto de encuentro y galeria de arte. Celebramos distintas actividades, fiestas y eventos.

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Linden Destinations

Social Island 8

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Linden Destinations

Social Island 10

New to Second Life? Meet new friends, go through Second Life tutorials, and more at Social Island!

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Education

See Yourself Health Community Gateway

See Yourself Health is an award-winning, evidence-based diabetes lifestyle coaching platform that uses virtual world technology to promote healthy decision-making. Play wellness with others! More info at seeyourselfhealth.com

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LGBTQ+ Friendly

Second Pride

Celebrate diversity at Second Pride! This destination is the headquarters of the Second Pride organization in Second Life. Started in 2005, Second Pride holds four annual events, featuring plenty of music and fun. Spread across two regions, with everything from cityscape to a massive beach and boardwalk, all centered around a huge park that spans both regions. There are shops on the pier, carnival rides, a zipline over the beach, a working trolley to take you on a tour, and more! More info at: second-pride.com

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Education

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Rockcliffe University Consortium is an online nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, education, and research in 3D virtual environments. There are free workshops and forums provided on a regular basis, as well as live music and movies. There's also a theater, art gallery, sandbox and a full academic research library.

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International

Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

Raizes do Brasil foi criada para auxiliar os novos residentes a ter uma boa experiencia dentro do Second Life. Nosso grande objetivo é mostrar nossa preocupacao com preservação do tesouro mais precioso do Brasil. " A Floresta Amazonica"

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Photogenic Spots

Mindful Cove

Mindful Cove exists to provide both an entry point into Second Life, and an ongoing community region for newcomers and long-time residents alike, based on the core principle that SL can be an excellent place to engage in activities that support emotional and mental well-being.

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Education

Mayo Clinic

The Mayo Clinic's island in Second Life includes conference facilities and a bookstore. The not-for-profit medical practice holds regular talks and events on diseases and illnesses for interested Residents.

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

London City

London City has a multilevel freebie store with regularly updated mesh clothing and accessories. Additionally, there is a tutorial area, with Support staff to assist new Residents. You can enjoy daily events with free-to-enter contests and Linden Dollar prizes, live voice chat, a busking area, sandbox, pubs, clubs, concert area, and a large hangout park, where new and older residents mix. For details see mainlandlondon.blogspot.com

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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International

Japan - Hiroba

Visit Japan-HIROBA, a helpful place for Japanese-speaking residents of Second Life. Here you'll find assistance from a supportive community, as well as a dressing room, beginner tutorials and free sandbox.

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Help & How To

GBTH Gateway Tutorial

GBTH is an art incubator here in Second Life. Their Welcome Area is meant to help and assist new Residents interested in seeing and developing art exhibitions on the grid. After checking the tutorial, feel free to explore the several exhibits on the region! More info at: gbth.org

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Help & How To

Firestorm Gateway

New residents are invited to learn the day-to-day basics of Second Life on this lush, wooded tutorial path. Learn movement, communication, outfits, and more. Assistance and mentoring are also available for new and experienced residents alike. All are welcome, but this tutorial zone is optimized for the Firestorm Viewer. (firestormviewer.org).

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Real Life

Dublin Community Gateway

This remarkable recreation of Dublin's downtown area is full of interesting attractions and replete with Irish hospitality, bars, music, and great company.

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Help & How To

Door to America

Door to America is a region within Second Life built specifically to onboard new users using the theme “Second Life is a virtual world for human connection!” DtA can promote a healthy, positive, transformative learning curve for users. Second Life is porous and learned skills, talents, and lessons of all types can transcend the virtual world and bring real-world benefits. Learn more at doortoamerica.blogspot.com

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Discussions & Communities

Creations Park

Creations Park was grown with love. Run by Barbie Alchemi, this region offers support groups and research into the positive effects of Second Life for people with Parkinson's disease.

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Voice Chat Hot Spots

Central Park Hangout

Central park is a newbie-friendly voice-enabled hangout and sandbox. The best vacation starts by relaxing on a sofa - by the ocean! Hop around this newbie-friendly destination and meet new friends, dance your heart out, fish for rewards, enjoy horseback riding, or just lay along the shores to relax. Be your own supermodel! Shop for freebies at the sandbox and dress your avatar. These and a lot more! Visit Central Park and have the time of your life!

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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International

Ayuda Virtual

Comunidad Comunidad de Recepción y Ayuda a nuevos usuarios a Second Life. Integrante del Proyecto Community Gateway. Para usuarios de habla hispana de todo el mundo.

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Education

American Cancer Society

The official home of the American Cancer Society in Second Life. Since 2005, cancer patients, caregivers, and volunteers have been able to receive services and support from the ACS in SL without having to leave the virtual world. Visit the island to learn more or to make a donation to fund the world's largest and most successful cancer research program. More info at relayforlife.com/secondlife

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Seogyeoshire

Dulla Centre Community

The Relic

Fearless Nation PTSD Support

Bellisseria Bureau of Bureaucracy HQ

EchoVets

The Lighthouse

Transgender Resource Center

The Confederation of Democratic Simulators

Second Life Book Club

Sacred Cauldron

PHC Community Center

Sunshine Therapy Garden

Just Genealogy in Second Life

Free Spirit Farms Hippie/Boho Community

Ethnographia Island

Creations Park

Commune Utopia

Cape Serenity Library

Book Island

Bay City Community Center

AbTeC Island

A&A Town

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Linden Homes Demos

Sandbox Welcome Area

Welcome Hub Social Plaza

Forget ME Not

BelliHub

Camp Italia Educational Area

Helping Haven Gateway

Happy Hippo Building School

The Faery Crossing Learning Grove

College of Scripting Music & Science

The Shelter

Ajuda SL Brasil - Voluntários

New Citizens Incorporated

Fearless Nation PTSD Support

Nonprofit Commons

Black Tonic

Power Up for Charge

EchoVets

New Resident Island

Caledon Oxbridge Gateway

Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Eduverse

Unihispana

Social Island 8

Social Island 10

See Yourself Health Community Gateway

Second Pride

Rockcliffe University Consortium

Raizes do Brasil - Community Gateway

Mindful Cove

Mayo Clinic

London City

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

Japan - Hiroba

GBTH Gateway Tutorial

Firestorm Gateway

Dublin Community Gateway

Door to America

Creations Park

Central Park Hangout

Builder's Brewery

Ayuda Virtual

American Cancer Society

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