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Reuters Second Life not Quite Dead?
2008-06-06 20:08:00
Reuters Second Life not Quite Dead ? Reuters Second Life is not quite dead. Apparantly the sparse posts are not yet an indication of the end. But the decreased frequency of posts is telling. A new post showed up around June 5, 2008. I will closely monitor when the next one makes it’s ...
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Optics Planet Microscope
2008-06-06 05:36:00
I recently bought a Microscope from Optics Planet . I always had a chemistry set and even completed a few of my own experiments all of which required a nice microscope. It is kind of like a hobby of mine and my brother in law helps out because he has a chemical bio engineering degree. ...

As a tech-savvy shopper I know when I am getting a good deal
2008-06-05 23:07:00
As a tech-savvy shopper I know when I am getting a good deal on a digital camera and if the camera features actually meet my specific use needs or not. That is why the Deal Time web site comes in so handy. I can always find the right types of digital cameras, electronics, ...
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1.20 RC9 Viewer is available
2008-06-05 23:03:00
The new 1.20 RC9 Viewer is available. There are some issues with crashing. Search is not working as expected. There are still some bugs there. Some issues with Mac and rendering have also been found. Camera issues still exist as well. Many many fixes have however been put in ...
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Kanye West is the Evil Knievel of rappers
2008-06-05 07:42:00
Kanye West is the Evil Knievel of rappers. In no way is this more evident then in the Kanye West Lyrics and in his music videos. The Rap Artists web site gives a detailed look into the Kanye West Biography and lyrics. Get to know this superstar of our age by visiting ...
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The Preview Grid has again been updated
2008-06-05 07:39:00
photo credit: Bettina Tizzy The Preview Grid has again been updated. Many fixes were put in place including physics bug fixes, flying bugs, collision issues, crashes, and memory leaks. Rolling restarts will be deployed over the next three days. Remember to report any issues you encounter. Related Posts Have you visited the Second Life ...

Abingdon Rug Outlet
2008-06-05 02:35:00
I live in a relatively warm climate and because of this most of the floors are tile. The tile helps to keep the floors warm in the winter and cool in the summer and they are very durable. But they are also unfriendly and very ugly. Nothing makes my floors look more ...
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What does the best Rave you have ever seen in Second Life look like?
2008-06-05 02:26:00
What does the best Rave you have ever seen in Second Life look like? We go all the way to Japan for this one. Check out the club Cyber Matrix video below: This awesome video shows the club jumpin’ and the party in full swing. I really like the lighting effects and the ...
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Do not be embarrassed by singing the wrong lyrics ever again!
2008-06-05 00:03:00
I’m the OPP yeah you know me. Or at least that is what my pathetic ears hear. If I want to find out the real Rap Lyrics I visit Rap Artists.com and find the full and accurate rap lyrics and hip hop lyrics. You can search by artist in a huge database ...
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Vietnam Memorial
2008-06-04 07:52:00
photo credit: divemasterking2000 Vietnam Memorial Come and visit the Vietnam Memorial in Second Life. Walk along the paths, remember this conflict and those who died. See the names on the wall. Check out this short video of the Vietnam Memorial virtual sim in Second Life: Related Posts Support Our Troops The war in Iraq has been ...

Who doesn?t like to save money?
2008-06-04 07:51:00
Who doesn?t like to save money? I think everyone could stand to save a little money and shop a little smarter. With money tight these days, saving money when I shop is essential. I have 2 kids, and I love to shop for them too, and I am always looking for the ...
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Second Life Motorcycle Build Contest KTM Ideation Quest
2008-06-04 06:04:00
photo credit: XhyraGraf Second Life Motorcycle Build Contest KTM Ideation Quest The KTM Ideation Quest is a design contest in Second Life . The challenge? build the best street bike in Second Life. The winner receives great prices and some notariety. This is a pretty fun contest and one that I am sure to ...

Arizona is one of the most beautiful places in the world
2008-06-01 07:08:00
Arizona is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Arizona Boating is amazing and offers some of the best lake boating in available anywhere. But before you take to the water make sure to take some Boating Education Online. You need to be aware of proper boating safety measures and ...
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Outdoor Activities in Second Life
2008-05-30 01:05:00
My past posts about Surfing in Second Life have garnered some interest. I also get some questions constantly about what types of other outdoor activities you can do in Second Life . Well here is your answer: 1. Surfing - Any water and wave area 2. Windsurfing - Any water and wave area 3. Snowboarding - try ...
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Perfect System for Amateur Short Film Production
2008-05-30 00:48:00
I fancy myself a bit of an amateur film maker. Even though I produce rather amateur short films I still like to use the same professional equipment available to the bigger boys. That is why I was so interested in the contest HP is having giving out their HP Pavilion Elite m9255.uk PC ...
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Blarney Stone Irish Bar
2008-05-30 00:42:00
At a friends recommendation I recently stopped by the Blarney Stone Irish Bar. This is a virtual sim in Second Life that features live music and DJs and some great conversation. It is a fun atmosphere and a friendly place. Give it a try for a realy Irish feel. For a ...

Rap Lyrics Search
2008-05-30 00:14:00
I am a big fan of hip hop and rap music. One of my favorite sites is Rap Artists.com. The Rap Artists.com web site recently added some new Rap Lyrics features to their web site. Please check them out along with Nas Lyrics. I love the search of the Lyrics Database ...
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Build a Robot Contest
2008-05-30 00:11:00
The Museum of Robot s in Second Life is very interesting. If you have not visited this virtual sim I highly recommend it. In the mean time the Museum of Robots is having a robot building competition in Second Life. Linden dollar prizes will be awarded to the top 10 entries. Entries ...
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Vacation house plans
2008-05-29 19:02:00
The House Plan Shop web site can provide you with the vacation house plans of your dreams. Whether your summer vacation plans include waterfront homes, beach house homes, or other options, the House Plan Shop web site can help you with all your summer house plans. The House Plan Shop web site lets ...
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Reuters has not updated their Second Life site since May 20, 2008
2008-05-29 18:56:00
Reuters has not updated their Second Life site since May 20, 2008 . Are they done? I think so. Will Reuters get a new reporter or have they simply lost interest? Hard to say but we should know by the first week in June. Related Posts Reuters Second Life site is down The Reuters Second ...
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Verizon Service Bundles
2008-05-29 18:27:00
Verizon is one of my favorite companies as far as services and products. You can get some really great Verizon deals from the Service Bundles Deals web site. When you choose to bundle your Verizon phone service, bundle your Verizon internet connection, and bundle your Verizon TV service you can save a ton ...
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Have you Been to Africa in Second Life?
2008-05-29 08:45:00
photo credit: mk30 Have you Been to Africa in Second Life ? The Africa virtual sim in Second Life is very cool. I enjoyed the animal safari featuring 3d animals (they don’t move though….yet). I also took a baloon tour which was fun. I have high hopes for the future of this sim. ...

How is an American supposed to make ends meet?
2008-05-29 06:20:00
Let us face the facts of the falling economy. The United States economy is falling fast and it is becoming more difficult to make a traditional living. Many large corporations are laying people off or suspending pay raises. How is an American supposed to make ends meet? By starting their own small ...
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Tourism is alive and well in Second Life
2008-05-29 06:14:00
Tourism is alive and well in Second Life . Second Life has often offered a very unique business opportunity in the tourist guide and travel guide. Many users are whisked away on a “magic carpet ride” to nearly any sim and any theme. Your tour guide can point out all of the most popular places and direct you to a fun activity. If you have not tried it out I really suggest booking a tour in Second Life. Related Posts This amazing video shows the great imagination that is alive in Second Life This amazing video shows the great imagination that is alive in Second Life. This short video shows... Casino owners continue to defy the Second Life Gambling ban Casino owners continue to defy the Second Life Gambling ban. Underground and hidden casinos are sti... Loire Valley I have been to France and it is a very different place from the United States of America. The more ... I visited the Burning Life (Burning Man) celebration in Second Life Canadian TV doing tv series on...
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My Monthly Family Update Letter
2008-05-29 05:47:00
The customized Photo Cards from the Cards Direct web site are perfect for using vacation photos in monthly family update letter photo cards, perfect for a family reunion announcement, or perfect for a family Christmas photo spent on vacation in Aspen. Our recent family vacation in Aspen was a memorable one and one that my entire family will not soon forget. We had so much fun learning how to ski and snowboard as a family. And of course we took photos of our family adventures and entire family vacation that will make for great and perfect photo cards. It is easy to customize these photo cards including the front of the card and the inside of the card when you purchase from the Cards Direct web site. Here is one of my favorite examples of a family vacation photo card The Cards Direct web site also provides business greeting cards, Christmas cards, recycled cards, and more. They accept all major credit cards and offer a good price on ground shipping. With every order from the C...
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Month in Review
2008-05-29 05:39:00
photo credit: Tamahikari Tammas Month in Review : This was an interesting Month on Second Life Update. Here were some of my favorite posts: 1. Strange Second Life Avatars. 2. Iron Man Machinima Second Life Videos - what a great movie. 3. Will Second Life Become the Next Web Browser? - Only time will tell. 4. And of course the Opening of Bay City Related Posts Week in Review Week in Review: This month we welcomed the open of Bay City and enjoyed the benefits of the new ... Month to month usage of Second Life decreased by over five percent in November Here is an interesting statistic. The month to month usage of Second Life decreased by over five pe... All Business Software Review Tools Sponsored by All Business Tools All Business Software Review Tools provides a wide variety of Sma... I love fine wines and rare wines Start fighting back against the poor quality of movie reviews Increasing Land Monthly Costs New Polls Section for Your General Enjoyment Best Choice TV promotions

Dream Essentials white noise machines
2008-05-29 05:35:00
I work in a very busy office and the only thing that drowns out the constant sounds and conversations are the white noise machines. I have often wondered if the white noise machines could do the same thing for me at night when I am sleeping to help and drown out the noise of the barking dogs that live next door to me or my crazy neighbors who are up half the night partying or playing basketball in the dark. I think just about any of my friends and family could benefit from the white noise machines from the Dream Essentials web site and I would recommend any of their products. Related Posts A good fax machine can be very difficult to come by A good fax machine can be very difficult to come by or very expensive. They either do not work corr... Great Game Room Gift The my magic slots web site features a large selection of slot machines from Ace Distributing Slot M... Diving with Great White Sharks in Australia photo credit: valkyrieh116 Diving with Great White Sharks in Australi...
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Week in Review
2008-05-29 05:32:00
Week in Review : This month we welcomed the open of Bay City and enjoyed the benefits of the new Land Store in Second Life. I also spent a relaxing week Windsurfing and partying with friends. We had our share of Griefer attacks but nothing too bad. I really enjoy watching Second Life grow. Each week gets more exciting. Related Posts Second Life Weekly Review I am starting a new segment on the Second Life Update blog where I review the week in Second Life pa... All Business Software Review Tools Sponsored by All Business Tools All Business Software Review Tools provides a wide variety of Sma... Start fighting back against the poor quality of movie reviews I challenge every journalist, blogger, writer, and movie buff to start fighting back against the poo... Second Life Week in Review Rolling restarts will hit for the rest of the week Lol has Second Life been down all week? Has there been one day this week without problems in Second Life? Second Life Update Weekly Review Part 2
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Cher is sure to bring the house down
2008-05-28 07:09:00
There are few people who can go by just one name; Madonna, Oprah, and of course, Cher . Whether you know Cher from the good old days of Sonny and Cher, or were just introduced to her in her farewell tours, you know that she is a great artist. More than just a singer, ...
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Today we saw a blog post from the new CEO of Linden Labs
2008-05-28 07:06:00
Today we saw a blog post from the new CEO of Linden Labs . Mark is on his second week. Mark seems a little quirky. He emphasizes platform stability which is good but he has yet to deliver. Mark discusses his first few days meeting Lindens and advertises the uses of Second ...
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