<img src=http://news.google.com/news?imgefp=Nyk9Ow_oVMYJ&imgurl=www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-11/43511785.jpg width=80 height=80 alt="" border=1> Los Angeles Times <img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Google to shut down virtual world Lively at year-end Los Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours ago...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Second Life: Is it a virtual step too far? Halifax Evening Courier, UK - 23 hours ago ... ego – an avatar – and setting up a whole new life where you can be what you want, socialise, set up businesses and buy land using its virtual currency. ... Go to...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> China to tax virtual goods CNET News, CA - Nov 19, 2008 ''After individuals gain income through virtual currency transactions, they should go to the tax department to pay personal income tax within seven days of ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Final hearing scheduled in Internet Gold suit TMCnet - Nov 17, 2008 Internet Gold was described as an e-currency exchange, which took real money and converted it into virtual currency for use in transactions on the Internet. ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Facebook Developer Garage Hosted by Offerpal Media to Showcase ... MarketWatch - Nov 12, 2008 For developers who seek to capitalize on this emerging opportunity, a well-developed strategy for virtual currency is crucial. Thus, the Garage event will ... ...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> IMVU Music Opens: Think iTunes For Avatars CNNMoney.com - Nov 11, 2008 Other virtual worlds have music-streaming features, of course, but here's the cool thing about this one: You buy music with IMVU's virtual currency, ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> A Brand New 'Whirled' Forbes, NY - Nov 10, 2008 Based on the "Puzzle Pirates" virtual currency model, James has created a marketplace for virtual items and game expansions that cater to folks who either ... Three Rings launches Whirled online games site...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> China to tax virtual currency from games Ars Technica, MA - Nov 5, 2008 The actual amount spent on this virtual money is staggering: according to the Journal, the country's virtual currency market is already worth several ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> China To Add 20% Tax On Virtual Good Profits Gamasutra, CA - Nov 4, 2008 The tax specifically targets traders and operations that buy virtual currency from others with the intention to sell it at a mark-up, such as "gold farmers" ... China to tax virtual...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> $3 Million Virtual Money Giveaway Combines Financial Literacy and Play MarketWatch - Nov 3, 2008 Codes redeemable for virtual currency are included in 10 books being released this fall, including two new Beacon Street Girls titles, Green Algae and ... ...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> Facebook Developer Garage Hosted by Offerpal Media to Showcase ... MarketWatch - Nov 12, 2008 For developers who seek to capitalize on this emerging opportunity, a well-developed strategy for virtual currency is crucial. Thus, the Garage event will ... ...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> IMVU Music Opens: Think iTunes For Avatars CNNMoney.com - Nov 11, 2008 Other virtual worlds have music-streaming features, of course, but here's the cool thing about this one: You buy music with IMVU's virtual currency, ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> A Brand New 'Whirled' Forbes, NY - Nov 10, 2008 Based on the "Puzzle Pirates" virtual currency model, James has created a marketplace for virtual items and game expansions that cater to folks who either ... Three Rings launches Whirled online games site...

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> China to tax virtual currency from games Ars Technica, MA - Nov 5, 2008 The actual amount spent on this virtual money is staggering: according to the Journal, the country's virtual currency market is already worth several ... Go to Full Article

<img alt="" height="1" width="1"> China To Add 20% Tax On Virtual Good Profits Gamasutra, CA - Nov 4, 2008 The tax specifically targets traders and operations that buy virtual currency from others with the intention to sell it at a mark-up, such as "gold farmers" ... China to tax virtual...