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    • Mar 25thCuriosity Mars rover detects ‘useful nitrogen’

      Curiosity Mars rover detects 'useful nitrogen'

      Nasa’s Curiosity rover has made an interesting nitrogen discovery on the surface of Mars.

      Read more here.


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    • Mar 23rdPlugging a 1986 Mac Plus into the modern Web

      Plugging a 1986 Mac Plus into the modern Web

      Reviving an old computer is like restoring a classic car: There’s a thrill from bringing the ancient into the modern world.

      Read more about this crazy, fascinating idea here.

      Personally, though, I wouldn’t do this to my old treasures. I’d be happy enough to get them up and running, possibly connecting them through a home network.

      The Mac Plus above isn’t mine (well, actually my mom’s). I got it from Wikipedia, but of course ours (mom’s) looks just the same. Only I think we got ours in 1989 or 1990. Sweden was a little later to get those first Mac computers. We also have two Mac Classics. :) I wonder if they still work or if I can get them to work again… (Any Mac experts out there…? What about our old iMacs? Could we put something new into them and revive them?). Maybe that’s a bit more realistic than reviving computers from the 80’s and 90’s. But it would be a lot of fun…


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    • Mar 17thBest views yet of Mercury’s ice-filled craters

      Best views yet of Mercury's ice-filled craters

      Scientists have obtained the most detailed views yet of ice deposits inside the permanently shadowed craters at Mercury’s north pole.

      Read more here.


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    • Mar 17thTerminator-inspired 3D printer ‘grows’ objects

      A 3D printing process that harnesses light and oxygen has been demonstrated at the Ted (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in Vancouver.

      Read more here.


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    • Mar 17thA swivel chair could solve the biggest problem with virtual reality

      A swivel chair could solve the biggest problem with virtual reality

      Will a swivel chair be the thing that fully realizes the potential of virtual reality?

      Being transported into a virtual world while you’re stationary in the physical one can create a bit of a disconnect, and your inner ear isn’t terribly happy about the whole thing.

      Read more here.

      A chair, or a platform maybe? Standing up might make the whole thing more ‘real’.


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    • Mar 16th3 reasons solar power should be Silicon Valley’s next tech revolution

      3 reasons solar power should be Silicon Valley's next tech revolution

      Should solar power live up to its recent potential, it could actually be the next great tech revolution. Here’s why.

      Read more here.


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    • Mar 8thCraft World – Welcome Center

      Today I logged in to Craft-World and noticed the amazing new Welcome Center. I was really impressed. It was the most practical Welcome Center I’ve seen, with teleports to different parts of the world. I’m really proud to be part of this friendly world and to have my two regions Luna Fiori and Luna Fiori Centrale as part of Craft.

      If you want to have a look, here’s how to find it:

      craft-world.org:8002:Hydra


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    • Feb 26thThe Metal Hare’s Mix – newspaper

      I made my own newspaper about 3D worlds, the internet, technology and a bit of science. If you’re interested you’ll find it here.


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    • Feb 22ndI’m back!

      Lila dancing

      I’m so happy that I’m dancing (as Lila anyway) – well sort of. I (real life me) never dance when I’m happy.

      For a very long time now, I’ve felt really fed up with the virtual worlds because something was wrong with my Metro regions. They just kept crashing.

      Late last night though, I managed to fix it. I have no idea what actually worked, but somehow the regions were still up today. Woot !!! I’m so happy now.


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    • Feb 18thMy (Misabel’s) answers to Have you ever SecondLifed Meme

      Hi,

      I’m Misabel (Starr), Lila (Mill)’s/Olive (Tor)’s real life sister. We found this meme on Daniel Voyager’s blog and thought it would be fun to do it here.

      Here are my answers (in blue) to the 15 questions:

      1. Have you ever owned a sim in Second Life? No, but my sister Lila and I have owned a few parcels over the years.
      2. Have you ever created content in Second Life? Short answer no. Longer answer: sort of (socks, underwear, of the newbie kind). I have also modified certain modifiable objects to get the color I like in a garment.
      3. Have you ever driven a vehicle in Second Life? I guess I’ll say no, but I might have at some point. If so I don’t remember.
      4. Have you ever gone sky diving in Second Life? No, not actually sky diving but I have occasionally fallen from sky boxes.
      5. Have you ever played a sport in Second Life? I think I might have skated once, possibly even skied, but again, I’m not entirely sure.
      6. Have you ever gone clubbing in Second Life? Yes, after exploring, going to music events is my favorite activity.
      7. Have you ever fangirled/fanboyed someone in Second Life? No, I haven’t.
      8. Have you ever taken a picture of your avatar in water in Second Life? No.
      9. Have you ever taken a picture of a sunset in Second Life? Yes, many times. Or at least taken pictures against the backdrop of a Second Life sunset.
      10. Have you ever taken a nude picture of your avatar in Second Life? No.
      11. Have you ever dated in Second Life? No.
      12. Have you ever had or attended a wedding in Second Life? No.
      13. Have you ever drank, smoked or taken drugs in Second Life? If we’re talking alcoholic (virtual) drinks, then no, but I have had other beverages.
      14. Have you ever engaged in sexual activity in Second Life? No.
      15. Have you ever been to Bukkake Bliss in Second Life? No. Never heard of it, actually.

      Meme Instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers to your post, delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments so others can come by and read your answers as well!


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