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Virtual worlds can be valuable places where children rehearse what they will do in real life, reveals research. They are also a "powerful and engaging" alternative to more passive pursuits such as watching TV, said the BBC-sponsored study. The research was done with children using the BBC's Adventure Rock virtual world, aimed at those aged 6-12. The researcher said the BBC should have involved children early on to guide development and provide feedback. Trial time Carried

Two of the best-known entrepreneurs in game-like online spaces known as "virtual worlds" plan to give out awards for the burgeoning industry.Ailin Graef, a Chinese-born real-estate mogul in the "Second Life" world, and Miami-based Jon Jacobs, who owns an asteroid in "Entropia Universe," announced this week that they've created a Virtual Worlds Academy.The academy will accept nominations on its Web site for categories like "Best Virtual World," "Best Virtual Fashion Designer" and "Most Dynamic Virtual Economy."The winners will be announced in February and will

Company Accenture has informed that "The Virtual Family Dinner " will allow now to have a dinner together, looking at each other and communicating through the Internet. The system is simple enough and consists of a web-chamber, a microphone, display, dinamics and broadband connection with the Internet. The developers believe, that it will brighten up and even prolong life of lonely, or old people, whose children live in other cities and the countries. "Physically the dinner with other people has not only social advantages, but also medical ", - doctor Julie Locher, the assistant