Frankyboy sent me the link to a YouTube video of the song "Still Alive," which plays at the end of the computer game "Portal." The song is absolutely hilarious, twisted and infectious — which came as no surprise when I found out that it was written by uber-geek troubadour Jonathon Coulton. The singer is Ellen…
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Second Life fundraiser for Child’s Play charity on December 7
On December 7, from 6-9PM PST, there will be a cool fundraiser in Second Life for "Child’s Play," the Penny Arcade charity that gives toys and games to children’s hospitals across the world. Seven and Jen Shikami invite all to a charity fundraiser party at their in-world arcade Insert Coin at Flotsam Beach (click here…
MEAN bags make great holiday presents
My sister Cori tells me that she and her partner Jenny are going to be selling their lovely "MEAN" women’s bags and purses again this holiday season at a few select holiday fairs. Jenny and Cori make some beautiful, funky handmade bags that make presents for others or yourself. Here’s where you can catch their…
The Flickr Family Photos: Using Web2.0 to preserve family memories
My roommate Swifty has come up with a neat way to use the interwebs to add dates, names and places to his family’s old pictures using Flickr: I’ve started scanning the huge batch of old photos I borrowed when my Grandfather passed away. They are awesome. I created a Flickr account for my mother and…
“Don’t Iraq Iran” Protests in Second Life on December 1st
Several friends of mine are involved in the organization of a day of peaceful protest tomorrow called "Don’t Iraq Iran" as a pro-active measure to keep the US from going to war with Iran. Organized by the group Lag4Peace, there are events happening all over the grid from 8AM-6PM PST, with Commonwealth Island being the…
My new Aris Allens: yes, I am a lindy hop rockstar
The choice of shoe for a serious lindy hopper is an important one. A lindy hopper is looking for the right balance of comfort, style, and durability to get their swing on. Fads come and go in the lindy hop world, but for the past few years, the Aris Allen has reigned supreme as "THE"…
Free VR rooms available to non-profits and educators in Second Life
About a year ago, I found out about Stephane Zugzwang’s amazing virtual reality rooms and was blown away. These rooms basically surround your avatar with a 360 degree image that is truly immersive and awe-inspiring. You can check out several at Stephane’s shop (click here to teleport.) Now I get word that Stephane is teaming…
Saying no to disco fries at 1AM
For me, one of the hardest times to eat right is late at night when I’m out with friends. Particularly if we are in a diner. You are tired and hungry after a night of frivolity, and the menu is full of fatty, carb-laden goodies. Me, I’m usually a sucker for disco fries, which is…
Lincoln Center offers jazz education videos online
Jazz at Lincoln Center announces that they are now offering a limited selection of online videos of some of their jazz education classes for those who can not attend their programs in person. Not only can you watch the recorded lectures, you can see concert performances and commentary on those performances, all carefully tagged and…
Pimp out your toilet tank!
The craft website Etsy has these fun decals that can class-up your boring old toilet, created by Vital Industries out of Denver. I got the vespa one for our apartment, which goes great with our vintage-y shower curtain. Also a good incentive to put the seat down. My cat Mole seems to approve. Only $20…