The Washington Post reports that the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet met in Second Life, most of the committee members being SL newbies, with folks from Linden Labs, IBM and a tech firm that helps non-profits with technology. They met in the Rayburn House Office Building replica build (I'm not sure where that is on the grid), and asked questions about the virtual world.

Location: October Country (128,128,32)

An entire sim of haunted fun, plus a neat bonus: old-time radio programs are playing everywhere in this sim most times of the day. Martian Wei, owner and creator of October Country, not only has a splendid sense of macabre humor, he has excellent taste in old radio shows. "Night Fall" and "Radio Mystery Theater" are just two of many of the series and shows you can hear there.

Location: Cathedral (120,154,32)

After spending two days roaming the Isle of Wyrm and meeting some of the most helpful and coolest people in SL, I don't even know where to begin telling you about all the great fun that is here.

Plan on seeing plenty of dragons here. In addition to the many dragon residents in many varieties and sizes, the Cathedral on the Isle of Wyrm holds a long line of Dragon Eggs as well as a "Dragon Hologram Emitter" that will let you view any model of Dragon. Which is handy, if you happen to be choosing to purchase one of these OUTSTANDING Dragon avatars. You just don't get a sense of scale of these creatures from the pictures here - the adult dragons are HUGE.

Location: Sky News (128, 128, 0)

Sky News, a UK news TV network, has built a large TV studio and station in Second Life. With a studio set for news anchors complete with TV camera and boom mics on trollies, offices and desks, waiting room and meeting rooms, production and director's tech rooms and more. And, some easter eggs as well - a clue from the Sky News website: "At some of the desks you can play short videos about the jobs of the people who work there."

Location: Voti (226,22,23)

The holidays means food, and if you are planning to host a party or even an SL dinner with a special friend or two, you might be looking for some cool in-world food. CAS is a great spot to find a buy terrific food.

Location: Ginsberg (140,220,37)

When you teleport in, for a moment it seems a bit disorienting... after all, at first you can tell if you are standing on a floor of floating in space. And then, it's mesmerizing. Either bench works well as the largest viewing point, perfect for you and a friend on tour.

Location: Volcano Cay (164,168,23)

An amazing build. *This* is the kind of thing that Second Life was made for. This ship has class and style.

Location: Chi (132,107,52)

Surf's up in Second Life!

Location: Vine (241,187,108)

The Zen Living Headquarters is an imposing building, surrounded by lovely gardens. The sim has a wonderful sound-scape of flowing water, birds, and wind chimes. Another great place to escape your RL dramas.