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Save Tom Tomorrow (petition)!

Posted on January 6, 2007 by

I’ve long been a big fan of Tom Tomorrow’s comic strip "This Modern World," a reliable source of sarcasm and political commentary in four full-color frames.  (One of my favorites I’ve reposted above.)  Well it appears that Tom’s strip in the print-version of The Village Voice has been axed (the online version of the Voice…

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I’m an AvaStar, baby

Posted on January 5, 2007 by

In the latest issue of the new SL tabloid AvaStar, I get a brief quote on the "VIP Predictions and Wishes" section (Page 4.) I predicted than an in-world fundraiser would net $100,000 for a charity this coming year, leading to many more non-profit groups flooding into SL looking to cash in.   AvaStar is a…

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SL briefing with Rep. George Miller during opening of 110th Congress (pics & my notes)

Posted on January 4, 2007 by

As previously reported, today at noon the 110th session of the US Congress opened, with the main action being the swearing in of Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Representative Pelosi gave quite a rousing and statesman-like address, highlighting the main goals of the first 100 hours of the Congress. Meanwhile, a small group…

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110th Congress opens today: virtual viewing in Second Life!

Posted on January 4, 2007 by

Today at noon the 110th Congress opens with an ambitious "100 hour" agenda being pushed by the majority Democrats.  Among the initiatives the Dems hope to push through are an increase in the minimum wage, support for stem cell research, and enacting the 9/11 Commission recommendations. Meanwhile, in Second Life, the marketing firm Clear Ink…

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SL Darfur event with Mia Farrow re-scheduled for Jan 9

Posted on January 3, 2007 by

Bill Lichtenstein of LCM sends me news that the virtual briefing with Mia Farrow on her recent trip to  Sudanese refugee camps in Chad has been re-scheduled for January  9 at 2pm EST.  The event will take place in the Infinite Mind sim (direct teleport SLURL), as well as stream audio to Camp Darfur and…

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Real World Places in Second Life #13: Ancient Rome

Posted on January 3, 2007 by

Torin Golding’s outstanding sim called simply "Roma" (teleport SLURL) is a feast for the senses and a powerful demonstration of the potential for virtual environments to immerse you in historic places.   

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Helping those who help themselves

Posted on January 2, 2007 by

I have never liked the phrase "God helps those who help themselves."  I have often heard it used as an excuse to ignore the plight of people suffering from famine or civil war or homelessness.  It’s "those people" who are responsible for their own suffering, whether it be welfare moms or Sudanese refugees. But I…

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Yehoodi VIDEO Talk Show now available!

Posted on January 2, 2007 by

I’m super-thrilled to announce that my buddy Spuds and I have just released the first video version of the Yehoodi Talk Show, the swing-related podcast we have been doing for a number of years together. In this episode we offer insightful commentary (mostly us laughing) alongside several choice swing dance-related videos. Yes, I know, I…

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Virtual Capitol to stream live video of opening of 110th Congress

Posted on January 2, 2007 by

Reuters announces that marketing firm Clear Ink this Thursday will streaming live video of the opening of the 110th US Congress into a virtual version of the Capitol (teleport SLURL). This will be followed by an in-world discussion with Rep. George Miller of California, chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee.  The Capitol Hill sim officially…

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New Year’s Deep Thought: speaking truth to your loved ones

Posted on January 1, 2007 by

So I have been thinking about how important it is to surround yourself with good people.  And not just because people are happier when they have more friends and family around them. That’s obviously an asset. I often wonder how people get by with just a small nuclear family instead of the army of cousins,…

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