• Hot Off The Presses

    Shared Links November 21st – November 25th

    November 25, 2009 - By 

    Second Life @ the University of Michigan: February 2008 Archives GKCx/Level 3 – SimTeach Quicksearch results: – Monastic Wales – A Comprehensive Database of Sites and Sources Nice archive on monasteries in Wales, images might make some nice textures if allowed under fair use. My Second Life avatar used to rent a room in a dark old abbey. Wil Wheaton’s Memories of the Futureshop Pam’s House Blend:: Video break #2 – Hoards of Palin fans Go Rogue on her when she doesn’t sign enough books

  • SABRE2th Tigress: Book 'em, Dano.

    Best Call Ever

    November 20, 2009 - By 

    I had it yesterday – a client called in by cell from a large commercial ship to arrange a change to his return as it was about to arrive in port. It was a windy day, and it was hard to hear him. Suddenly, the ship’s horn blasted in my ear repeatedly, a hugely oppressive honking noise like “WHORNK! WHORNK! WHORNK! WHOOOOOOOOOORNK!“ It was impossible to hear, as it went off 10 or 15 times. After making sure he was okay and not under some kind of attack or in a raging fire, we just laughed until it was finished.…

  • Hot Off The Presses

    Shared Links November 16th – November 19th

    November 19, 2009 - By 

    Second Life 1.23.5.136262 – Changelog – Softpedia Dark Matter: Default Blank Texture suddenly renders TOTAL BLACK, sucking all life and air out of your parcel. Ayumi Cassini Does Second Life: The ultimate guide to prim twisting [UPDATE] Everything you need to know about WordPress 2.9’s post image feature Second Life Tips and Tricks Useful beginner's tricks for scripters and builders Chicago Sun Times : Slightly better for travel industry

  • Mini-Posts

    Uh, No

    November 16, 2009 - By 

    I totally disagree that “less frequent mammograms” is an idea that’s good for women’s health. I’m just sayin.’ An influential government advisory group has issued new guidelines recommending that women have a mammogram every two years instead of annually between the ages of 50 and 74.

  • Hot Off The Presses

    Shared Links November 14th – November 15th

    November 15, 2009 - By 

    A Honey Lemon Ginger Infusion – Slashfood Building in Second Life, By Example | Building in Second Life, By Example | Bob SutorClear, useful, drama free Facebook: Mafia Wars CEO Brags About Scamming Users From Day One Lifestream : Help AsRux Estates – Second Life Land at Reasonable PricesThinking about it, must be tier. DocFind SummaryShopping for a new doctor, I’m pissed at mine because he refuses to mark my BP and water pill for refills, and his office practices are old fashioned. They refuse faxed refill requests and require pharmacies to call during office hours… Nippon Airways To Offer…

  • Dear Mom

    Years Too Late For Some

    November 15, 2009 - By 

    A young cousin of mine died years ago from complications stemming from cystic fibrosis – he didn’t make it to legal age, if I recall. I’m glad there’s a new treatment, sad that it’s too late for so many. Drug could stop mucus production in cystic fibrosis sufferers – Salt Lake Tribune What is cystic fibrosis? » Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes cells to improperly manufacture a protein. The flawed protein results in the production of a thick, sticky mucus. The mucus clogs and damages lungs and breaks down ducts in the pancreas, causing digestion problems. It…

  • Books

    Now Reading

    November 14, 2009 - By 

    Soulless, by Gail Carriger, is a fun vampire/werewolf/steampunk romp. Well done, Miss Carriger; might we have some more treacle tart?