Category Archives: RL

Topics not related to SL or virtual worlds.

I killed Cubey

For the better part of a decade, I’ve engaged with the Internet with a more-or-less consistent pseudonym, persona, avatar… handle… or whatever you want to call it. First I was the blogger, “Cubicle Dweller“, then “Cubey”, and finally “Cubey Terra” … Continue reading

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Baconsagna

[See the original post at SL Universe: Cubey's Baconsagna Adventure] Tonight is the long-awaited night. Tonight, two of my favourite foods come together in glorious harmony: bacon and lasagna. Witness the creation of… [dramatic music...] ~~ BACONSAGNA ~~ For your … Continue reading

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<RANT>

I’m about to go off on a rant. I work as a tech writer and I have a love-hate relationship with MadCap Flare, my authoring tool of choice. On one hand, it has simplified my work immensely by making it … Continue reading

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Schrodinger’s printer problem

Like many cubicle dwellers, when Friday afternoon rolls around, my mind begins to wander a little, and tasks like attaching the correct cover sheet to the TPS report become unreasonably tedious and just really, really… uh… adjective. I couldn’t concentrate … Continue reading

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Where is the telecommuting revolution?

The engine revved as my ancient Civic struggled up the airport end of the Arthur Lang bridge, the worn-out valves popping and clattering not unlike the sound of a coffee grinder in a vain attempt to keep up with traffic. … Continue reading

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Canada

Happy Canada Day, everyone! (Even non-Canadians.)

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Is the recession reaching the metaverse?

Is the recession reaching the metaverse? For many talented individuals at Linden Lab, that would be a certainty. Today Linden Lab announced that it is “reorganizing”, which results in thirty percent of Lindens losing their jobs. In human terms, this … Continue reading

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You were right

Dear bald chef at Steveston Pizza, You were right. The salmon pizza (“Mist”) was freakin’ amazing. Thanks for the recommendation. Everyone else: if you’re anywhere near Steveston Pizza, stop dithering and pick up the phone to order something awesome. Cubey … Continue reading

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Riverworld (2010)

I’m not sure why I watched Riverworld all the way through, but I did. Tamoh Penikett gave another solid performance, though I have to say his character is pretty much the same as in BSG and Dollhouse. Mark Deklin was … Continue reading

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Unexplained shadow… a ghost caught on camera?

After hearing sounds coming from an empty room upstairs for a couple of nights running, I decided to set up my night-vision cam in hopes of catching it. Maybe an animal was getting in through the fireplace, I thought. Instead … Continue reading

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