Now that I have the BLACK BOX working and connected to the internet (this post is made using it) and the HomeGroup,...

Now that I have the BLACK BOX working and connected to the internet (this post is made using it) and the HomeGroup, I might experiment with creating an OpenSim grid that I can connect with the Hypergrid. I tried this a while back with the Seconds grid but something went wrong and I had to carefully back things up and move all the data to a fresh install of OpenSim. This time around I'll create a test grid first, and see what happens.

I haven't done much with Seconds in the last week. I replaced the 1 TB main drive on the RecRoom with a 2 TB drive that that involved lots of backing up, copying, cloning, adjusting and testing. A v-e-r-y s-l-o-w p-r-o-c-e-s-s, but everything now works fine.

I was always entrapped by the manic flavour of the first album.

I was always entrapped by the manic flavour of the first album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI5fi39aUe0&feature=share&list=RDPI5fi39aUe0

You can never tell by the official videos if that's what the songs are about.

You can never tell by the official videos if that's what the songs are about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZqKwD0S1Nw&feature=share

She says It helps with the lights out

She says It helps with the lights out
Her rabid glow is like braille to the night.
She swears I'm a slave to the details
But if your life is such a big joke, why should I care?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhApjF7IqoY&feature=share&list=RDDvZ6LbeiOq0&index=10

A full length version. Radio versions of this always left out the "outro" guitar solo at the end.

A full length version. Radio versions of this always left out the "outro" guitar solo at the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN_eXnfE6IU&feature=share&list=RDDvZ6LbeiOq0&index=3

Browsing the view at Exchange in 3rd Rock: https://3rg.changeip.org/region/Exchange/192/155/34

Browsing the view at Exchange in 3rd Rock: https://3rg.changeip.org/region/Exchange/192/155/34

It's so rare that that you see Hugh Laurie playing himself. Great interview.

It's so rare that that you see Hugh Laurie playing himself. Great interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyODq3v64wg&feature=share

Great interview.

Great interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQPvQgtI-FY&feature=share

Yet more ways of dividing people up, this time by how people act and react.

Yet more ways of dividing people up, this time by how people act and react.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNfq4YA3aCM&feature=share

Meesa tink Binks is bomba bad in dis vid.

Meesa tink Binks is bomba bad in dis vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGcF4rV6D04&feature=share

His voice sounds... ...different.

His voice sounds... ...different.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvZ6LbeiOq0&feature=share

Captures their characters quite well.

Captures their characters quite well.

Originally shared by The Doctor

And speaking of dollshouses...

And speaking of dollshouses...
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/frances-glessner-lee-crime-scence-forensics-investigation-dioramas

About as subtle as a brick.

About as subtle as a brick.
https://vimeo.com/244405542

Sometimes OCD or insomnia can be an advantage if you're an artist.

Sometimes OCD or insomnia can be an advantage if you're an artist.
https://www.boredpanda.com/handmade-miniature-art-japanese-artist-kiyomi/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Newsletter

The drinks machines in this museum say it all!

The drinks machines in this museum say it all!
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-alternate-universe-of-soviet-arcade-games/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=atlas-page

Lots of fandoms are like this.

Lots of fandoms are like this.
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-problem-of-gatekeeping-in-star-trek-fandom

I should get a copy of this one day.

I should get a copy of this one day. The library copy I read was falling apart. It spawned a series of films and a TV show.

From http://myjetpack.tumblr.com/

From http://myjetpack.tumblr.com/

How the World’s Oldest Printed Board Game Rolled Propaganda into Play

https://hyperallergic.com/292270/how-the-worlds-oldest-printed-board-game-rolled-propaganda-into-play/

There were three different games based on the TV series.

There were three different games based on the TV series.
http://www.thetimetunnel.com/ttgames.html

I've just discovered that Ralph Dibney ("The Elongated Man") will be in the 4th season of THE FLASH!

I've just discovered that Ralph Dibney ("The Elongated Man") will be in the 4th season of THE FLASH! Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Childhood comics characters coming on screen!
#flash #theflash #silverage #tv
http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/01/the-flash-who-is-ralph-dibny-/

After seeing a negative review of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS last night on the Screen Tim show, I've decided not...

After seeing a negative review of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS last night on the Screen Tim show, I've decided not to bother seeing it at the cinema today. I've already seen two versions of the story and those were really well done. Why ruin it with something that it seems, is mostly looks and no depth?

I'm far more interested in THIS film (which starts tomorrow):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3ctBjG6yI

Samples of Winsor McCay's editorial cartoons.

More songs about death and melancholy.

More songs about death and melancholy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhh21crSohs

Active Worlds (see https://www.activeworlds.com/web/) is maybe one of the oldest virtual worlds still around.

Active Worlds (see https://www.activeworlds.com/web/) is maybe one of the oldest virtual worlds still around. Founded in 1995 it's over 20 years old. I have sometimes checked in as a tourist to see what's happening. There are lots of locations to visit, though the graphics looks very different from you'd expect in, say OpenSim, or even Twinity. As a tourist you can select boilerplate avatars, including a bird if you want to fly about.

So far as I know, there's a LOT of active worlds in this, as per the map below.

I thought I'd pop in and see how TWINITY (see http://www.twinity.com/en/choose-your-free-avatar) was going.

I thought I'd pop in and see how TWINITY (see http://www.twinity.com/en/choose-your-free-avatar) was going. This is a classic style 3D social game where you get a flat to live in (and personalise) and you can go visit others in their flats or hangouts, or go shopping and/or do sightseeing. Essentially ever location is a "3D Box" (sometimes with translights for scenery in the distance) and when you walk out the door/choose exit, you get moved to another 3D box.

As you can see from the screenshots of my flat, it has an interesting view, but those are all translights and it's a big 3D box. The big thing about Twinity originally, is that the locations mirror real locations. My flat is located somewhere in "Berlin". In the past you could stroll around central Berlin, bits of Singapore, and somewhere in New York City. Nowadays there are remnants of that, including art galleries and museums, or whatever location or hangout has been devised (like a town in British Columbia).

This is for the most part, a "European game". The bulk of the users I've ever met have been French, German and Spanish. Living in Australia I seldom see anyone much anymore, and most places have "0 people" at them. Back in the day there was a lot more interesting stuff to see, and my avatar even has my face! But nowadays it seems like a "ghost town" to me, much like Vside (which also has a "have your own flat and party" model) .

So, I saw JUSTICE LEAGUE today.

So, I saw JUSTICE LEAGUE today. In part, I saw it to get out of the humidity. It was "OK", but unlike the THOR film that I'd seen recently I didn't come out of the cinema feeling like I'd seen a "fun film" that I enjoyed. I thought about this on the way home.

I think the trouble for me is that the Justice league characters (especially batman) all felt like VIDEO GAME VERSIONS. I'm surprised that Bruce can even move in such a padded batman suit, Barry Allen is neurotic nerd. The para-demons didn't look that much like the Jack Kirby originals (nor did Steppenwolf). meh. The next film might be more fun if there's a League of Evil in it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIHH5-HVS9o

I was watching this last night on local TV and wondered where it was shot, because the countryside looked more like...

I was watching this last night on local TV and wondered where it was shot, because the countryside looked more like that in the Australian bush than most I'd seen in other Western films. But, it was mostly shot in Arizona!

All three films are shown multiple times each year on local TV, but the only one I always watch is this one.
https://sites.google.com/site/80sfilmlocations/non-80s-movies/back-to-the-future-part-iii-1990

Laurie Anderson - Same Time Tomorrow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnRErAXdxt8&feature=share

Nick Murray - Midnight Sea | BEAUTIFUL EMOTIONAL MUSIC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc7Xh0CPtWw&feature=share

By a friend of mine.

By a friend of mine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiH2Yfcf11g&feature=youtu.be

The Science of Game of Thrones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utu-LpJn3Is

I've been doing research on what a landing pad should look like.

I've been doing research on what a landing pad should look like. I never realised just how many businesses there are specializing in building helipads. I've downloaded more than a few images and actual standard PDFs (like https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/advisory_circular/150-5390-3/150_5390_3.PDF and https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net351/f/_assets/main/download/caaps/ops/caap-92-2-2.pdf) to "get it right". This is almost as interesting as research trains and railways!

Of course most of these are full of dry technical talk with the odd illustration. For example, from the link here...

For fixed Normally Attended Installations (NAls), where no significant movement due to environmental conditions occurs, provided the helideck can be shown to achieve an average surface friction value of not less than 0.65 determined by a test method acceptable to the CAA, the helideck landing net may be removed.

Um, I'd rather it stayed!
http://gce.com.vn/Services/Offshore/Helideck-Friction-Testing-(1).aspx

There are just SIX plots in every film, book and TV show ever made

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3679510/There-just-SIX-plots-film-book-TV-Researchers-reveal-building-blocks-storytelling.html

I have my flashing light script, via modding the MiceOnABeam tutorial script I completed, using 171 of generated...

I have my flashing light script, via modding the MiceOnABeam tutorial script I completed, using 171 of generated code. Very tempted to by the pro version, which is L$ 3000 (at https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/MiceOnABeam-Visual-Scripting-Tool-Professional-Version/1361930?ple=c) or currently about $US 12.20!

Elsie has just over L$6000 anyway, as at one time I was going to buy one or more of the in-world mesh maker gadgets. Instead I deferred and decided to learn BLENDER (which is free) instead. MiceOnABeam (see http://www.miceonabeam.com/) might be a similar deal, in that it might be that I'd use it a lot initially and after a while much less, after I've learned LSL. But maybe it's worth that?

I've been frustrated with the LSL after a simple script I'd used in Second Life spectacularly failed to work in...

I've been frustrated with the LSL after a simple script I'd used in Second Life spectacularly failed to work in OpenSimulator 9. Part of that was my own lack of experience with LSL. The script was one created by someone else after I asked for help on SL forums, some time ago. Part of that is my anxiety disorder. If all my initial attempts at something bomb, I get really adverse to following through to beat the issue. If however I can make the process creative or visual for me, (rather than a set of abstract codes on a page) I can usually find my way through things.

So, I think I might "cheat" at LSL scripting, by playing with this, to see whether it's easier or more consistent to make LSL code. What's inspired me to do so is that the demo video shows making a light that can be turned on/off by touch. As I want a blinking light that does that, it seems the perfect test for me.

Mind you, my experience of using programs like this in other languages is that the code it generates will have redundancies and be larger than hand written code. In any case I can still have a play on the free version.
#lindenscriptlanguage #lsl
http://www.miceonabeam.com/

AS seen on the RAGE George Young Special.

AS seen on the RAGE George Young Special.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXW6wyZ2kIk

Freedoms Flame Rose Tattoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hGcpBiBSE4

Well, I saw this film.

Well, I saw this film. The first 30 minutes didn't quite seem connected to the last 90 minutes! In between was a linking sequence of stills narrated by Zoken Matō (one of the Mages) who gives a huge exposition dump to explain what comes next!

It was like we were seeing a compilation of the first 5 episodes of of an anime series but they cut episode 2. Very clumsy. Personally I would have distributed this as "The Grail War Part 1". Part 2 is next year, though I'm not sure I'll bother.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fate/stay_night:_Heaven%27s_Feel#Plot

Oooh, ooh, ooh!!!!!!

Oooh, ooh, ooh!!!!!!
#liveaction #anime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIpEhIt84RE

I've discovered a site that makes checking for films and sessions in Australia a lot easier (don't believe the cover...

I've discovered a site that makes checking for films and sessions in Australia a lot easier (don't believe the cover image)!
https://www.flicks.com.au/

Interesting. Also see https://forums.osgrid.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5544&start=66 for a full discussion about this.

Interesting. Also see https://forums.osgrid.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5544&start=66 for a full discussion about this.
#huds #scripts

Originally shared by Som (Method in Madness)

Build a button code generator for 1 prim switch board or hud- get the free script
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrY_YxTR4Ck&feature=autoshare

I was going to see that anime film today, but this seems to be on for only today at the Glendale Event cinema as...

I was going to see that anime film today, but this seems to be on for only today at the Glendale Event cinema as well. Did I miss this screening before? After today it's only showing at "Scotties Cinema Centre" at Raymond Terrace (a three bus trip to get there). However, a trip up to Raymond Terrace might be fun on Friday.
https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/Three-Summers#cinemas=21,85,10

This is showing at Event Cinemas Glendale at 3:40pm tomorrow.

This is showing at Event Cinemas Glendale at 3:40pm tomorrow. Hmmm, tempted, but it looks like there was a whole anime series I ought to have watched first!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sMRFERFlh8

Check out the demo reel of the Wizard's head on this page!

Check out the demo reel of the Wizard's head on this page!
#oz #stagecraft
http://www.rorydale.com/video/thewizardofoz/

There's once more Memorial service at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sisters%20Cove/48/41/22, starting in 5...

There's once more Memorial service at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sisters%20Cove/48/41/22, starting in 5 minutes!
#TDOR #transgenderdayofremembrance

Now this is odd.

Now this is odd. Yesterday I discovered that a "nav light" script, which is supposed to flash alternatively between two colours, worked well in SL, but not at all in OpenSimulator. The script from from the SL forums (see https://community.secondlife.com/forums/topic/207399-script-for-quotairport-lightsquot/) where one of my AVs asked for help.

What it does is to alternatively assign part of a texture to all of the faces of the object. In SL this was a sculptie or mesh that formed when placed properly at the landing pad appeared to be 4 or 8 separate lights. This method was used because it used less resources from a server - if I had a dozen of these at one location I didn't want it increase lag. The attached image is a sample of four types of textures I used. Yesterday, when I tested this at the Curious Sandbox in SL, it worked perfectly. When I tested it in the Seconds standalone on a single prim, it just went BLACK. Very odd.

//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
integer amIOn = FALSE;

default
{
state_entry()
{
// Set the texture just once
llSetTextureAnim(
ANIM_ON | LOOP ,
ALL_SIDES,
4,
1,
0.0,
4.0,
1.0
);
// Set the texture "off" initially
llSetPrimitiveParams([
PRIM_FULLBRIGHT, ALL_SIDES, TRUE,
PRIM_GLOW, ALL_SIDES, 0.2,
PRIM_COLOR, ALL_SIDES, , 1.0
]);
}

touch_start(integer num)
{
amIOn = !amIOn;
llSetPrimitiveParams([
PRIM_COLOR, ALL_SIDES, , 1.0
]);
}
}
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Doctor Strange's Creator Will Not See You Now -- Vulture

http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/steve-ditko-doctor-strange-c-v-r.html

I added a few comms Kiosks today. Each usually has a light and a MAL 9001 console.

I added a few comms Kiosks today. Each usually has a light and a MAL 9001 console.

#ausmusic #cover

#ausmusic #cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRVuJxIRd9U&feature=share

Monday, November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Monday, November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. We invite you to drop by Remembrance Garden next to Gurlywood City Hall and take moment to remember our fallen sisters during the all day vigil. There are vigil candles and a Remembrance board to post your thoughts, prayers, and remembrances.
In SecondLife at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunset%20Boulevard/98/217/30
#TDOR #TDOR2017 #secondlife

The International LGBT Center & Museum proudly present: Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2017, Say My Name November...

The International LGBT Center & Museum proudly present: Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2017, Say My Name November 20th Times are 7am slt 10am slt and 7:30pm slt The ceremony will be held in the Transgender Memorial Area In world Address is Lippert (144,221,179)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lippert/142/209/2501

#TDOR #TDOR2017 #secondlife

The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial in Second Life at...

The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial in Second Life at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/November/155/14/96
#TDOR #TDOR2017 #secondlife

Please join us as we gather in remembrance of members of the Transgender Community who have lost their lives to hate...

Please join us as we gather in remembrance of members of the Transgender Community who have lost their lives to hate crimes or suicide. Vigils will be held at 6am 12 noon, and 6pm (20th November). All are welcome

The Transgender Hate Crime and Suicide Memorial in Second Life at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sisters%20Cove/47/45/22
#TDOR #TDOR2017 #secondlife

I'd put the majority of these down to "bad design".

I'd put the majority of these down to "bad design".
http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/feature/16-movie-poster-traditions-that-need-to-die-in-a-horrible-fire.php

They just couldn't bother drawing the rest of the panel?

Gil Kane was always drawing these!

Title

Interesting.

Interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOD0AB_xXkM&feature=share

the first doctor enter the 12th doctor TARDIS

the first doctor enter the 12th doctor TARDIS

A flash version of the game.

A flash version of the game. One of the three tilesets is one I made a few years back, see https://lauraseabrook.deviantart.com/art/Mahjongg-Wingding-tileset-Valot-format-293073239
http://dkmgames.com/Shisen.htm

And here it is!!!

And here it is!!!

Oh Dear, no English subtitles or dub, but neither might have made the film understandable anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arpH88Mx3z4&feature=share

I reaqlly really really want to see this film!!!

I reaqlly really really want to see this film!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyOCLzKszYY&feature=share

Ooh, ooh, I know who these companions are!!! Looking forward to the Xmas Special!!!

Ooh, ooh, I know who these companions are!!! Looking forward to the Xmas Special!!!

Originally shared by Doctor Who Today

I've started watching EMERALD CITY, which is a "re-imagining" of the Oz stories.

I've started watching EMERALD CITY, which is a "re-imagining" of the Oz stories. I watched ep 1 yesterday, and knew who all the characters were even before they were named (especially Tip). Oh dear, poor Mombi!

It'll be interesting to see just much they'll deviate from the books. There's clearly a strong MGM influence on it as well. I'm almost enjoying this as much as TIN MAN - another re-imagining from the last decade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRCKdYORpiE&feature=share

Well, I think I've just read the stupidest trade paperback comic of all year.

Well, I think I've just read the stupidest trade paperback comic of all year. It would have been fun back in the mid 70s when the original was in a British kids comic, but it just seems laughable now. Everyone's a stereotype spouting cliches and nonsense. By the end of the comic, all but one's dead, and frankly, thought you're glad it's other, you just couldn't care less about ANY of them!
http://comicsalliance.com/titan-hookjaw-spurrier-boyle-sdcc-2016/

Welcome to the Furry paradise.

Welcome to the Furry paradise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1z-W3LJMfU&feature=share

As seen on RAGE. The rapping suits the subject matter.

As seen on RAGE. The rapping suits the subject matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29pNSBUlcZc&feature=share

As seen on RAGE. This was popular in the day.

As seen on RAGE. This was popular in the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwjVRkYMYE&feature=share

As seen on RAGE. Didn't know this was Aus Music, but it was instantly recognisable.

As seen on RAGE. Didn't know this was Aus Music, but it was instantly recognisable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7dGGOuBbEQ&feature=share

As seen on RAGE, AusMusic Month. Looks like a well used beach.

As seen on RAGE, AusMusic Month. Looks like a well used beach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5conHKWGeQ&feature=share

Well I bought it. At $US 4.49 it was too good to pass on. Looks complicated. :D

Well I bought it. At $US 4.49 it was too good to pass on. Looks complicated. :D
http://store.steampowered.com/app/325420/Homebrew__Vehicle_Sandbox/

This is a year old report. but I'm not surprised at all.

This is a year old report. but I'm not surprised at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIvvHwFSZHs&feature=share

I almost forgot about this one. I once used it as a 2 hour timer. It's more or less acurate, as well.

I almost forgot about this one. I once used it as a 2 hour timer. It's more or less acurate, as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs9w5bgtJC8

And finally, for those who want to stay awake! Play with the volume set to max.

And finally, for those who want to stay awake! Play with the volume set to max.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsD5u6k6dKI&feature=share

Ah, this is more like it. This would be a great screensaver.

Ah, this is more like it. This would be a great screensaver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGpsKIDd4kg&feature=share

I suspect though, that rain on the roof would be more restful than.... ...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzx.

I suspect though, that rain on the roof would be more restful than.... ...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzx.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqjEqCj_zM0&feature=share

Or maybe something a little more relaxing.

Or maybe something a little more relaxing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFBjfzsOtx0&feature=share

And if you're done with the train, have 10 hours of this...

And if you're done with the train, have 10 hours of this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpW7iYfuGDU&feature=share

Have some slow TV, all SEVEN HOURS of it!

Have some slow TV, all SEVEN HOURS of it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7VYVjR_nwE&feature=share

The end of a fan series has finally come.

The end of a fan series has finally come.

Originally shared by Patrick Hall

Sadly the end has come. I like to think they ended their awesomeness the same way Roddenberry would have ended the original series had it gone longer than 3 seasons.

All I will say is a certain Admiral that was mentioned in star trek the motion picture makes an appearance. As well as a certain uniform that also made its first appearance in the motion picture makes an appearance.

Oh, and as always. You Axanar schmucks can piss off and suck it! Along with that Alex Peters bitch.


https://youtu.be/29L8P1XwnaA

I've been finding and processing textures for use with the base.

I've been finding and processing textures for use with the base. It bothered me that the texture I had on the outside of the warehouse section looked like concrete.

Ok, the base sort of floats in the middle of the air, but why make part of the structure from one of the heaviest materials available? I discovered three textures from three different locations that matched up and look like thin steel plating attached by rivets on a frame. A lot lighter, but but probably hot and stuffy working in it.

I also added ceramic tiling for the bathrooms and rec area, and added a set of four "state rooms" underneath the main helipad. The Quackems will live in one of these, and the other three are mostly vacant, available for University bigwigs and other VIPs. I deliberately picked the tackiest wallpaper I could find for these.

What this indicates to me is that Discovery is really starting to engage Trek fans - you don't have theories like...

What this indicates to me is that Discovery is really starting to engage Trek fans - you don't have theories like this without folk paying attention to a series. It may or may not be true, but the only evidence is an actor's name - Javid Iqbal - that may even be an Alan Smithee type pseudonym, used for reasons OTHER than hiding plot twists.
https://trekmovie.com/2017/11/10/star-trek-discovery-fan-theory-spreads-as-actors-attempt-to-explain-it-away/

Alan Smithee's first film was 1969's "Death of a Gunfighter."

Alan Smithee's first film was 1969's "Death of a Gunfighter."

He gets around, this director! 🤣
https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/alan-smithee.htm

Stephen Hawking Sings Monty Python… Galaxy Song (Music Video)

https://youtu.be/XfcC6FYyL4U

Though I haven't seen either in this so far.

Though I haven't seen either in this so far.

Originally shared by Richard Bradshaw

I built the lifts today.

I built the lifts today. The only script in them so far is for the door, which is a concertina style. Of course, I ought to put safety doors in as well, otherwise the narrow safety stripes might not be enough to stop people from falling in! Oh, and they all need control panels, but I need to custom make those.

This article misses the point in a big way.

This article misses the point in a big way. Second Life was never meant to be "the future of the internet" (even if some promoted it that way). Rather, that promise was made by 3B and ExitReality, which both sought to convert web surfing into a 3D experience - both are either gone or permanently broken now.

No, at the very least Second Life (and its offspring OpenSim and descendant Sansar) is a video game, an MMO, in which the "players" choose their own goals. At most it can be an environment for play, creativity, roleplay, and interactions with the other players , often in ways you can't easily do* in the real world. Sometimes it can also be a medium to affect the actual world , in a manner that Facebook and other social media does.
#secondlife
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/second-life-leslie-jamison/544149/?utm_source=mentalfloss

Just enough teasers, and I suspect that any spoilers in this are revealed in the first few minutes.

Just enough teasers, and I suspect that any spoilers in this are revealed in the first few minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkDXegqjR0&feature=share

Cool photos.

Cool photos.
http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/doctor-who/news/a842794/doctor-who-children-in-need-photos-peter-capaldi-pearl-mackie-david-bradley/

I added the portal room today.

I added the portal room today. It's been moved from the main lab down to a warehouse level, with locking roll-up security door so that large objects can be moved through the connection. There's also two others at the base, but they're smaller and in the Praxis U section.

And now, a light hearted ditty. I used to listen to this, and other S.S. songs, on a reel to reel tape, in the 70s.

And now, a light hearted ditty. I used to listen to this, and other S.S. songs, on a reel to reel tape, in the 70s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDc2FD-vy8M&feature=share

I've heard a folk parody of this, referring to sex workers.

I've heard a folk parody of this, referring to sex workers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7pnRgBan7c&feature=share

Game overview :

Game overview :
When whirlwind picks up the leaves, flow of the wind is visible and interesting. Simulation game that reproduces such phenomenon with powder (dot)!

Um, yes. Unlike the last one, everything drops to the bottom, unless you add weird stuff to change that!
https://dan-ball.jp/en/javagame/dust/

A strange little java game.

A strange little java game.
https://dan-ball.jp/en/javagame/ee/

I have no idea (yet) how to make mesh avatars, but if you do, here's a resource for you.

I have no idea (yet) how to make mesh avatars, but if you do, here's a resource for you.

Originally shared by Fred Beckhusen

Ada Radius has created and released a set of eight Starlight skin variants for the Ruth 2.0 project by Shin Ingen. They are MIT licensed, and can be downloaded at https://goo.gl/XBwznc. You can get them and the entire Ruth 2.0 setup at https://github.com/Outworldz/Ruth

Ruth 2.0 is a work in progress, but is already usable in many ways. She is an open source, free-to-use mesh avatar. There are many things we hope to achieve: making her work like the "other grid" fancy avatars, with lower polys and better looks, with 100% legal and permissive licensing, along with various skins, scripts and a HUD. You can build and sell accessories for her, too, so everyone wins!

We invite mesh clothing makers, modelers, Blender users, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator users to join us. Anyone who has used a mesh avatar with clothing and HUDs like this one will have we hope will also collaborate in her design, just as Ada has done with this first set of skins. We can also use people who can help put her together in a other usable forms, such as an IAR and an OAR.

We have started a wiki, and documentation will be needed, too.

René Magritte paintings are even more surreal when animated

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/rene_magritte_paintings_animated

Though I have to wonder just what's in that water, if this video's anything to go by...

Though I have to wonder just what's in that water, if this video's anything to go by...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEVyGwRyZ0&feature=share

Title

As just seen on the "5 minutes until end of episode" advertising slot. How can you NOT want one?

As just seen on the "5 minutes until end of episode" advertising slot. How can you NOT want one?

Though seriously, if I did want something like this, I'd want it to be able to be plugged into my laptop/tablet/phone, and be programmable. Then we could see what mischief I could get up to!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyi1xHzdweY&feature=share

I've finally tracked down library DVDs of season 5 of this.

I've finally tracked down library DVDs of season 5 of this. Am just half way through, and enjoying the story. It has some interesting portrayals of Chinese immigrants /workers and Mormons. A helluva way to build a railway!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDDpbTlfmdo&feature=share

Not mine, but me

Originally shared by Jik Jik

Not mine, but me

A Mystery man.

A Mystery man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gwDnhMO8is&feature=share

I read heaps of Wayne Boring Superman stories in the 60s.

I read heaps of Wayne Boring Superman stories in the 60s.
http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/wayne-borings-superman.html

The Evolution of the American Horror Film

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QtGZy8GMi0&feature=share

Gatiss himself is a bit creepy, in a good way!

Gatiss himself is a bit creepy, in a good way!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkZBJd4UTlM&feature=share

Nightmare: Birth of Horror - Hound of the Baskervilles (BBC 1996)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJEoHy7R9IQ

I'm a big Sherlock Holmes fan, and what what this video says is correct!

I'm a big Sherlock Holmes fan, and what what this video says is correct! Holmes falls into a category I call "undead media". That is, an original story becomes immensely popular once it transcends it's original media.

Holmes was popular in print, certainly, but shot to being popular culture (like Frankenstein) once it moved to the stage and later to film. The TV series Nightmare: Birth of Horror covered Holmes, as well as Frankenstein, Jekyll & Hyde, and Dracula. The Holmes episode is on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJEoHy7R9IQ

The thing is that in all these cases it's easy for a reader or viewer to identify with one of the main characters, and because of that, easy to project one's own values on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8992A5oAWM&feature=share

13th Doctor's look

Originally shared by Massimo Luciani

13th Doctor's look
https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/928608189586788352

A "shaggy cat story"?

A "shaggy cat story"?
https://westdorsetconfidential.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/ardys-eart-and-the-hungry-cat/

Icarus flew too near the sun

Icarus flew too near the sun
Into the blue his red wax did run
He fell to the earth and sealed the scroll
The daredevil angels unknown would unfold
They are the only ones
The chosen only ones
They are the only ones who are free

Half-human, half-bird ascending so high
No whisper is heard from deep in the sky
On wings as they climb, they beat and they soar
Through space and time towards heaven's door
They are the only ones
The chosen only ones
They are the only ones who are free

In chariots of fury and flame
We head for above to stake out our claim
With radioscopes, electronic eyes
We scan for our hopes in different skies
They are the only ones
The chosen only ones
They are the only ones who are free

Icarus flew too near the sun
Into the blue his red wax did run
He fell to the earth and sealed the scroll
The daredevil angels unknown would unfold
They are the only ones
The chosen only ones
They are the only ones who are free
#hawkwind #hawklords #bobcalvert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq9_N9n71cc

Well, I saw THOR' RAGNOROK today as a free cinebuzz film.

Well, I saw THOR' RAGNOROK today as a free cinebuzz film. It was a good choice - I "got" it from start to end, and was quite pleased to see a version of the Executioner , and lots of other references from the comics in the film. The Dr Strange appearance (as telegraphed in a teaser at the end of his film) was strange indeed. In fact the whole film was very "quirky", which was an improvement over the last two.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MGUNV8MxU&feature=share

Looking forward to the new Doctor.

Looking forward to the new Doctor.

Originally shared by The Doctor

Always brings up emotions, this song.

Always brings up emotions, this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnHoqHscTKE&feature=share

And finally, some Jack Ladder.

And finally, some Jack Ladder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2KQeqXl6ZM&feature=share&list=RDX2KQeqXl6ZM

This guy should a do a duet with_Jack Ladder_.

This guy should a do a duet with_Jack Ladder_.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-7F_K7SC3o&feature=share&list=RDR-7F_K7SC3o

Good question.

Good question.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkuu0Lwb5EM&feature=share

Alex Cameron - Runnin' Outta Luck (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmlEM--lmdo&feature=share&list=RDQgBSAs5gwGk&index=15

Country and Western, but not as we know it!

Country and Western, but not as we know it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLSxinsO6-w&feature=share

An interesting discussion about comics.

A Dinosaur Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icz1UAc0iW8&feature=share

I do enjoy Blake's 7.

I do enjoy Blake's 7. This quirky episode shows why. The previous episode (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD2GLrUpeBg) is one of my favourites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_aTfLQ4VN8

Luke Cage

https://yanaromashina.deviantart.com/art/Luke-Cage-713486969

Luke Cage's intro, on the other hand, is like a clock being over-wound, bit by bit.

Luke Cage's intro, on the other hand, is like a clock being over-wound, bit by bit. Perhaps this represents an ongoing sense of pressure and fighting for dignity. Maybe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La_ArLTXYCg

I found this opening perfect - hints of mystic martial arts, stuck in the quagmire of city life.

I found this opening perfect - hints of mystic martial arts, stuck in the quagmire of city life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ApQet-KnNo

I finished LUKE CAGE (and IRON FIST) today.

I finished LUKE CAGE (and IRON FIST) today. I found that both were much better than I'd heard. I think perhaps the key to appreciating both is that regardless of their comic origins, they are celebrations of two film genres - Blaxploitation, and Kung Fu flicks.

I liked that Luke doesn't get a total victory (as he might in the comics) but that his moral victory was more important. Also, Danny's triumph came mastering himself (with lots of help), more so than beating the crap out of others. I'll start watching The Defenders soon. It should be interesting what they all make of each other.

Today I was fiddling around with the Garage, the warehouse levels, and the landing pads.

Today I was fiddling around with the Garage, the warehouse levels, and the landing pads. For no particular reason I added an outer walkway to the garage, a ramp for landing, and a slidable door -which can only be opend of shut on the indide! This last was found at https://forums.osgrid.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5544&start=68 by Renoobed Radical, who has lots of other script examples there.

I added extra rooms/spaces on the warehouse levels using space that was only vacant space on the OUTSIDE of the base. . I also added some sliding doors to the docking bay, and danger stripes around the landing pds. It won't stop people falling off, but at least OH&S is covered!

Features 42 scripts by Renoobed Radical, on the OS GRID forums.

Features 42 scripts by Renoobed Radical, on the OS GRID forums.
https://forums.osgrid.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5544

The worst trailer I've seen recently was for the My Little Pony: The Movie. No thanks!

The worst trailer I've seen recently was for the My Little Pony: The Movie. No thanks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V502wOke9xE&feature=share

I had been unaware that this movie sucking was a thing!

I had been unaware that this movie sucking was a thing! I liked it as a soundly constructed Star Wars film, one that continued the echoing we found between the original trilogy and the prequels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36lEg63hpL0&feature=share

HD video of Jeremy Fry - Celtics Fan Dancing to Bon Jovi Living on a Prayer at a Celtics game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOHkRk00iI8&feature=share

....but only if you're writing a very specific type of story.

....but only if you're writing a very specific type of story.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-%c2%bd-character-archetypes-writing/

Action packed!

Action packed!
https://50yearoldcomics.wordpress.com/2016/07/26/justice-league-of-america-47-september-1966/

This script will.

This script will... ...store data onto the PrimDrive persistently, such that it will be available even after simulator or grid shutdowns.

I-yi-yi! Um, I'm impressed. I guess this would work in any OS system as well. From http://grimore.org/secondlife
http://grimore.org/secondlife/primfs_and_primdrive

A track usually played to get people on the dance floor.

A track usually played to get people on the dance floor. It works! May not be entirely safe for work, depending on your vocations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6OT0Rq0Gkc&feature=share

You can have this music video in any colour, so long as that's Black.

You can have this music video in any colour, so long as that's Black.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xsn_2bTU0A&feature=share&list=RDi0WwF_bVhZU&index=26

And finally...

And finally...
(You'll need CC on if you only know English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1iekZBMbmg&feature=share

Cowboys vs Astronauts? Where does the guy 2nd from the left get his hat?

Cowboys vs Astronauts? Where does the guy 2nd from the left get his hat?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ips2mM7Zqw&feature=share

THEY LIKE? This makes me think of a K-Mart advert!

THEY LIKE? This makes me think of a K-Mart advert!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6LAzgZi8N8&feature=share

CLAIRE: _Well, maybe that redneck was onto something.

CLAIRE: _Well, maybe that redneck was onto something.
Maybe the explosion is what did it. We don't just need to heat up that soup._
DOCTOR: We need to boil it! You are about to do something completely stupid. I wouldn't be a good scientist if I let you do it alone.

I love this show!


https://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/view_episode_scripts.php?tv-show=marvels-luke-cage-2016&episode=s01e10

Today's building added a couple of new solar panel arrays, a water catchment tank, two dorms, and the main...

Today's building added a couple of new solar panel arrays, a water catchment tank, two dorms, and the main bathroom/toilet block.

The exterior's starting to look a bit busy now. All the major items are in place, and there shouldn't be much else to add other than signage, lighting and misc equipment. Nothing in the toilet block yet. There's a grill at the top of the catchment to prevent bottles and other stuff descending from the recreation deck. Can't trust those partiers.