Today 50ish folding bike riders (and friends) went on a leisurely bike tour through Manhattan over to Brooklyn and back. It was a perfect day for riding, cool and clear. We meandered from Chelsea Piers, down the Westside bikepath to Downtown Manhattan, over the Brooklyn Bridge, then back on the Manhattan Bridge, finishing at East…
“The Guild”: Fun web sitcom about gamers
I randomly came across this funny web sitcom about a group of MMOG gamers called "the Guild". Here’s the description: A webisode for gamers, about gamers by a gamer. Cyd Sherman’s online gaming addiction brings more than she bargains for… Created and starring Felicia Day – Buffy’s (Vi), Directed by Jane Selle Morgan – seejanedirect.com…
VIDEO: PMT Breakdance team last night at Frim Fram
My friend Jerry posted this video of the PMT breakdance group’s performance last night at Frim Fram. For those that came and stayed much later than they planned to watch us, I hope it was worth it. My fellow b-boys were blown away by the audience response. As a lindy hop and hip hop dancer,…
YouTube issues me a “non-takedown” notice for violating copyright for machinima video?
I just got a notice of violation of copyright from YouTube for one of my machinima videos, which you can see above. Instead of the usual takedown notice though, here’s what they sent me: UMG has claimed some or all audio content in your video Elfay Pinkdot’s Jazz Party in Second Life. This claim was…
The Tech Museum looking for virtual exhibits on tech that benefit humanity
Those awesome folks at The Tech Museum in San Jose have done it again. They sent out news that they are launching a new initiative to support exhibits on technology that benefits humanity in unique and innovative ways. Called the "UCanTu" initiative, the project calls upon Second Life residents to create virtual exhibits that demonstrate…
PMT Breakers performing tonight at Frim Fram dance
Somewhat last minute, the PMT breakers group that I’m in is performing again tonight at Yehoodi’s Frim Fram dance at around 10pm, if anyone is interested in catching us. We’re mad rusty, but hopefully we’ll pull off something cool. That’s at 412 Eighth Avenue, near 31st Street, 4th floor, NYC. Only $8 at the door,…
SL event on the potential for virtual worlds in international development tomorrow
My buddy Tony Fleming sent me this info about a discussion on "Virtual Collaboration, Real Results" being organized by OneWorldUS and Interaction tomorrow, Thursday, May 8 starting at 10:30AM EST. At the event you will "learn from practitioners at InterAction and OneWorldUS who are exploring the vast potential being presented by virtual worlds in international…
Feeling furry: my new dragon avatar
I have been feeling very "furry" lately, and decided to get a dragon avatar today. I discovered Valyen Yin’s wonderful furry dragons that she sells over at her store (click here to teleport). Extremely cute, and very reasonably priced. I particularly like the wings and how they flap when you are flying.
Donate to Global Kids Scholarship Fund!
Although some people know Global Kids mostly through our work with virtual teens in Second Life, GK works mostly with underprivileged real world teens in the New York area to teach them about global issues such as human rights, the environment and the United Nations. Every year we throw a scholarship fundraiser to help assist…
USC Network Culture Project announces Second Life Community Challenge
I just attended the formal announcement of the "Second Life and Public Good" Community Challenge sponsored by the USC Network Culture Project, featuring an introduction to the Community Challenge by Cory Ondrejka, former CTO of Linden Lab and currently a fellow at USC. I am honored to be serving as a selection panelist alongside such…