“Gothing Out” Originally uploaded by jhary.Having some fun shopping in Second Life. This is the first generation of my new cyberpunk look. Thanks for the help, Alexa. I also found a cool blog right here on Blogger that deals with Second Life: Fashion Victim. I ran into some of Stephanie Misfit’s photos on Flickr, and [...]
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Some Upgrades
“Some Upgrades” Originally uploaded by jhary. This is JJ yesterday after a couple of upgrades.
Second Life
I’ve been playing with Second Life. Yeah, I know. But, it has potential for education, and honestly, I’m enjoying it. I’ve been on for a year yesterday, but have only recently started to learn in earnest. I’ve met some very helpful people and have run into some old friends. It’s like a MOO with graphics. [...]
Classmates: An Exercise in Frustration
Classmates.com sucks. It’s a great idea, yes. However, it’s poorly executed: chock full of adverts and probably spyware, it’s interface is clunky and slow. Like a skeevy zood at the bar, it pops up with offers to date, employing all the eloquence of a socially inept teenager. It took me so long to dismiss the [...]
Google Desktop
I have always loved Google. From Google Apps to the can’t-live-without-it Gmail, Google makes software that has really changed the way I use computers and the Internet for good. Today, there is a new reason to love Google: they have introduced Google Desktop for the Mac. According to their press release, this application will “provide [...]
Developments
OK, I have been busier than a busy thing. This fact might be obvious, since I haven’t posted a thing here in over a month. Oops. Since then, Blogger has finally allowed me to switch over to my Google login to manage my blog. Just the ability to add tags is reason enough to celebrate. [...]
LitMUSE
I purchased another domain name this evening, one I’ve kinda had for a while: litmuse.net. I know: I need another domain name like I need another Freshman composition course to teach, but I figured I should get it while I can through Yahoo. I still wish those jerks at iPowerWeb had not let earthshine.net lapse [...]