I am a huge fan of Picasso. Yes, the Banana does enjoy art.

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This hit the wires about 4 hours ago (9:00 pm / April 30) -
Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants Grand Theft Auto IV to be rated Adult versus Mature.  Oh good god….
“Drunk driving is not a game, and it is not a joke,” MADD said in a statement released Tuesday. “Drunk driving is a choice, a [...]

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One year ago a great friend of mine died and I still can not believe it, nor get over it.
Every time I see something funny, I think of him. Every time I have a software tech question, I think of him first. Every time I got to hash, I think about calling him [...]

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Complete take off of MTV cribs but done in WOW. Props to Lagspikefilm.com.
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This Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 is the annual Surf City H3 Red Dress Hash. It is blast – all the hashers wearing red dresses running about town – and it is for a good charity. This year it is Women Care.
Get more info on the Surf City H3 website.

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Saw the announcement on The Green Room that Gerry Lopez is coming to Santa Cruz.
from The Green Room – April 29:
“Mr. Pipeline” himself will be at the UC Santa Cruz Media Theatre on Saturday, May 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. for a book signing and reading from his new work, “Surf Is Where You [...]

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How to measure traffic in a virtual world is a touchy subject.  We know every will game it – aka camping chairs!
It will be interesting to see what results from this effort.
Read Second Life Showcase, Popular Places and the Future of Traffic on the Second Life® blog

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Saturday, April 26 was my second rez day in Second Life®. Two years in living, working and playing in the metaverse. Wow, two years!

Contemplating this milestone in my life, I realize that there are so many memories, lessons and affirmations. But how to write about them?
I have no clue where to [...]

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Was out last night – and this song came on… so ladies and gents – THE CARS
Sept 1979 – Let’s Go! – Sounds great for being live! What a concept – OMG!

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huh?!? Saw this little article from the UPI and I had to stop and read. Sounds like no bananas were hurt in the prank, so I am happy. Though it does sound like the school administrators have no sense of humor.
ZION, Ill., April 23 (UPI) — A Zion, Ill., high school [...]

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Well isn’t this fun to learn.

The Associated Press – 04/23/2008 02:39:42 PM PDT

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Sometimes changes mean a lot of little things need to get done.
Well once my lawyer informed me that it would cost to much to defend my trademark name issue with Linden Lab®, I started looking for a new name. Then it was pointed out to me that I am spending more and more of [...]

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As many of you know, my better half is much more a real and better person than I am….
Having made that statement, I can also she is crazy. Point of Lager if I may -
Two weeks ago she had a major surgery and was instructed to take it easy and “become a couch potato” [...]

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Hot off the presses
from StreetInsider.com
Linden Lab(R), the developer of the 3D virtual world Second Life(R), today announced that its board of directors has named Mark Kingdon to serve as chief executive officer. In his new role, Kingdon will lead the day-to-day management and operations of the company, working closely alongside Linden Lab founder, former CEO [...]

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Laura Linden has posted a blog clarification on the whole Second Life® Trademark policy. My company name is still screwed due to claim of “SL®” being trademarked. Big bucks out of my pocket – thanks Linden Lab®!
This clarification is a well written. It is quite clear and well set out, and hits all the [...]

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