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OpenSimulator is a 3D application server, an open source program that lets you create a virtual 3D world environment which can be viewed or “visited” using several clients (3D viewers) you can download for free to your computer.

What is a Virtual World? Many of us have seen or played 3D games on a Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation or an Xbox. A Virtual World is similar 2D or 3D computer-based environment, but more of an online community where users can interact via chat, IM or voice, design and build 3D creations which can be shared, bought or sold.

Second Life users frustrated with Linden policies or simply trying to find cheaper virtual land alternatives are exploring other Virtual Worlds like OSGrid. For example, an SL friend wanted to start Cyberbohemia Virtual Art Gallery and first tried another closed grid, because SL was too expensive and restricted for their needs, so they but found it had too many technical issues yet to resolve, so they decided to do everything on their own. This way, they would never be dependent on anyone’s good will or TOS (Terms of Service). They decided to run their own server with OpenSim as the virtual world simulator software, and connect their regions to the open virtual world called OSGrid. They never regretted this decision (“not for one second”), and are very happy with OpenSim and OSGrid. (Now, for a fraction of the monthly cost on a Second Life 65,536 sq meters SIM (simulator), they run 13 such SIMS connected to OSGrid, and can use many more prims (3D objects) for their 3D builds (depending on computer/server memory).

I can imagine that pretty soon it will be common to teleport between these different virtual world grids, I believe that a common currency is already in the works.

Below is a video of a test done by IBM and Linden Lab® researchers, the first attempt to teleport from Second Life grid to the OSGrid.

Resource Links:
OpenSim Home
OSGrid Home
Second Life Official Site
Rezzable
Dreamland Metaverse
Third Party 3D Viewers

Don’t read the following during or after eating… You may be eating HUMAN HAIR in your BAKERY PRODUCTS. L-cystine is used as a dough conditioner, flavor enhancer in food. L-cysteine is produced from a fermentation process involving human hair, chicken feathers, cow horn, synthetic materials and petroleum based derivatives. The most common source was human hair found on the floors of Chinese barbershops, according to Jeanne Yacoubou, MS. (Research Editor, The Vegetarian Resource Group). <Read her article here.> L-cystein is used in bakery products like Croissants, Cake Donuts, Bagels, Pita Bread and others read article… Vegetarian groups have been contacting companies and asking them about their sources, some have already begone to use the synthetic (not human or animal) version of L-cysteine.

I hope we become more aware of commercial and industrial waste products being put into our food and demand they stop fooling us. If not checked, companies will try anything to save on product costs. Anyone remember the movie “Soylent Green“?

For more information about ingredients in foods, see Vegetarian Journal’s Guide to Food Ingredients.

OK, I’ll admit I did have a crush on Kate Bush when I first heard her music circa 1979. Singer, composer, performer, one of the pioneers in pop digital music exploration, I think she was one of the first Fairlight CMI (Computer Music Instrument) owners, along with Richard James Burgess, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Dolby, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran and othes…

My eldest daughter sent me this choreographed robots video to post on my blog, she said it frightened her. As a concerned parent I started watching it, and at first, these robots made me laugh, I mean, technologically speaking it is impressive, but then, reading some of the comments on the YouTube page it hits you, like user “madkinesis” commenting “Now just imagine them full sized and synchronized while hunting you down.” Just imagine the war mongers drooling at the possibilities… taking notes for next year’s purchasing request. I just hope mankind has sense enough to know better.

I remember looking for information on the true origins of India’s Taj Mahal, and the controversy over what some claim to be the lost White Temple of Lord Shiva “Tejo Mahalaya.” This story contradicts modern history’s version which claims that is was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. (“History is written by the winners” but does that make it true?).

In my search I was lead to a page called “Taj Mahal: Was it a Vedic Temple?
The Photographic Evidence,” and somehow I cannot dismiss his arguments, Take a look and decide for yourself.

Stephen Knapp, is an author and mystic with interests in Vedic archeology and evidence supporting the reality of many other so called Hindu myths. I have explored his website for many years and still find it one of the most insightful and informative, I highly recommend it.
<http://www.stephen-knapp.com>