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63 have free time, I enjoy trying to develop educational models in the virtual as I believe that there is great potential for educaton and therapy in this medium.

I currently have a 12 sim nation in Open Sim Grid( http:// www. osgrid. org /) that shows on the world map as Elven World, but it is actually called " Alma ' re Nation ". As you may guess, it is themed after Tolkien ' s mythology, specifically the Elves of the Middle Earth. Don ' t forget to visit the cave of Arda while you are there! All are welcome to visit! I have created lovely meadows, welcoming pubs and Halls of Elven History.

Once in Open Sim Grid, do a search on the map for Oberon, my home sim.

Tiana Genesis Tiana donated her Cosmos which is a ball of moving colored light— calming and mesmerizing. Tiana writes, " I love art in all forms, and because of that I dabble in everything. In RL I create beaded jewelry, chainmail, paint on canvas, do sculpture, leatherwork, make soap and the list goes on and on. In virtual worlds I also dabble in everything from taking photos of avi ' s with different lighting to