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Info About eLab City eLab City is a reseach project to study virtual consumption in Second LIfe within a "live-work-play" community. Currently, eLab City is in the planning stages. An intial concept description can be found below. Construction of eLab City will begin - we hope - shortly. As construction proceeds check back here for current information.	3	Apr 16 Sneak Preview - eLab City by Tom Novak
Building eLab City What does it take to build a Second LIfe sim?	2	Mar 11 Reply by Arturo Sinclair
What would YOU like to see in eLab City? A sushi restaurant? Speed dating service? Square dancing? Film festival? Conversation pits with chatterbot avs? Tell us your ideas!	1	Oct. 17, 2007 Reply by Tom Novak
Research Ideas eLab City can be used for a wide range of academic research projects. Your ideas? Anyone interested in collaborating?	0	No activity yet
Creating a Community What will it take to make eLab City a real community? What have you seen in Second LIfe that works a building initial visits, return visits, and loyalty?	0	No activity yet

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