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At 31, Su Xui was nominated as one of 10 "Internet Heroes of China" for his pioneering work on the world wide web. But if a lot has changed in the world since1999, a lot more has changed in the virtual world.Second Life Gets First Wind In China (Ananova)

The furniture was virtual, but the handcuffs were real. No, it's not a kinky bondage scene, but simply the latest intersection between virtual activity and real-world consequences. In Holland, a 17-year-old was arrested this week for stealing 4,000 euros ($5,836) worth of virtual furniture in the online world Habbo Hotel.Teen Arrested for Theft of Virtual Property (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)

Most of us have an alter-ego waiting to burst out, and now it can - on the internet, in virtual worlds that are springing up to suit every need and desire. Ian Douglas explores a universe of online possibilities.Get a life, but make it second life (Daily Telegraph)

Board games? How quaint.On board for serious fun (The Sacramento Bee)

With all the explosions and gunplay ruling video games, you might think traditional board games can't pass Go anymore.In technological age, board games still going strong (The Longview News-Journal)