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I'm Too Busy To Dat...
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09:35:34 09/08/09

[***Download the music-only mix or a version with dialog for US$ 0.99 each at http://www.reverbnation.com/pooky ***] Pooky & The TuneBugs - a new band comprised of...

I'm Too Busy To Date Your Avatar!

Added 09/08/09
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I'm Too Busy To Date Your Avatar!

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[***Download the music-only mix or a version with dialog for US$ 0.99 each at http://www.reverbnation.com/pooky ***] Pooky & The TuneBugs - a new band comprised of Second Life talkshow Goddess Pooky Amsterdam and her gaggle of Tinies - launch with this ground breaking ?ber-hot music video. In collaboration with machinimator Draxtor Despres and German House/Electronica producer Samuel's Dream, this response to The Guild's "Date My Avatar" takes on heavy-duty themes like lonliness and redemption as well as commenting on general issues of virtual celebrity. Yes, the gauntlet is thrown down! Send us a message in SL to obtain a FREE high resolution version of the video (or one for you iPhone viewing pleasure). Merchandise? Yes we do! http://www.zazzle.com/pookymedia Support SL celebrity! Download/Purchase NOW!!

California Legacy i...
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12:52:21 08/17/09

The California Legacy Project at Santa Clara University is dedicated to preserving Californias unique culture through books, radio productions and now through the ...

California Legacy in SL - Episode 4: Dickens in Camp by Bret H...

Added 08/17/09
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California Legacy in SL - Episode 4: Dickens in Camp by Bret Harte

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The California Legacy Project at Santa Clara University is dedicated to preserving Californias unique culture through books, radio productions and now through the virtual world of Second Life, using machinima to visualize the writings. This fourth episode feature Kevin Hearle reading "Dickens in Camp" (1870) by Bret Harte. For more on The California Legacy Project, visit http://www.californialegacy.org

California Legacy i...
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12:16:17 03/31/09

Imagine what we'd think of California if Toshio Mori had never written his gentle short stories about life in Oakland's "Lil' Yokohama", Walter Nordhoff had never ...

California Legacy in SL - Episode2: Desert by Mary Austin

Added 03/31/09
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California Legacy in SL - Episode2: Desert by Mary Austin

[LESS INFO] 104 VIEWS | ADDED 16:16:17 03/31/09
Imagine what we'd think of California if Toshio Mori had never written his gentle short stories about life in Oakland's "Lil' Yokohama", Walter Nordhoff had never hidden behind his alter-ego Se�or Don Juan Obrigon to tell the tale of "The Journey of the Flame" or Bayard Taylor had never transformed his gold rush journalism into the compelling chronicle Eldorado. It's pretty easy to do, of course, since all of these essential works of Californiana have long been out of print. No wonder East Coast elites like Woody Allen think there's no culture here. The California Legacy Project aims to change that perception. Combining the resources of California's oldest university and one of California's most respected publishers, the series has now more than thirty books in print and continues to raise public awareness and appreciation for California's cultural legacy. With close to 500 segments streaming online and being broadcast on public radio stations around the country, the CLP has now entered the world of Second Life, determined to add a compelling visual component to the audio excerpts. The sets can be visited on Santa Clara Island anytime. Contact SCU Shepherd in world for further information. This second episode is an excerpt from Mary Austin's 1903 collection "The Land Of Little Rain".

California Legacy i...
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20:10:09 03/06/09

Imagine what we'd think of California if Toshio Mori had never written his gentle short stories about life in Oakland's "Lil' Yokohama", Walter Nordhoff had never ...

California Legacy in SL - Episode1: Bunker Hill by Raymond Cha...

Added 03/07/09
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California Legacy in SL - Episode1: Bunker Hill by Raymond Chandler

[LESS INFO] 30 VIEWS | ADDED 01:10:09 03/07/09
Imagine what we'd think of California if Toshio Mori had never written his gentle short stories about life in Oakland's "Lil' Yokohama", Walter Nordhoff had never hidden behind his alter-ego Se?or Don Juan Obrigon to tell the tale of "The Journey of the Flame" or Bayard Taylor had never transformed his gold rush journalism into the compelling chronicle Eldorado. It's pretty easy to do, of course, since all of these essential works of Californiana have long been out of print. No wonder East Coast elites like Woody Allen think there's no culture here. The California Legacy Project aims to change that perception. Combining the resources of California's oldest university and one of California's most respected publishers, the series has now more than thirty books in print and continues to raise public awareness and appreciation for California's cultural legacy. With close to 500 segments streaming online and being broadcast on public radio stations around the country, the CLP has now entered the world of Second Life, determined to add a compelling visual component to the audio excerpts. The sets can be visited on Santa Clara Island anytime. Contact SCU Shepherd in world for further information. This first episode is an excerpt from Raymond Chandler's 1942 novel "The High Window".

SLCC 2008 [2nd vers...
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11:03:40 03/02/09

[+++news flash: the original was muted on YT because of the use of Randy Newman bits & pieces, so I remixed it. Their audioswap suggestions are quite poor and do n...

SLCC 2008 [2nd version]

Added 03/02/09
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SLCC 2008 [2nd version]

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[+++news flash: the original was muted on YT because of the use of Randy Newman bits & pieces, so I remixed it. Their audioswap suggestions are quite poor and do not account for multi-track pieces in any way. Highly disappointing, but thank you blip for being so much more accomodating to us creatives...+++] what a short but EXCITING trip Draxtor took to Tampa this year. He met friends, colleagues, creative people, weird ones, just like himself....out of hours of footage he was able to condense this short report. Yes, DD is still recovering from staying up past 10pm, his usual bedtime...

SCU Machinima Works...
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08:28:20 03/02/09

after 2 sessions at 2 hours each, we produced a video of under one minute. Disappointed? Not at all! Mission achieved: Draxtor was able to whet peoples appetite fo...

SCU Machinima Workshop: even Avatars have to eat!

Added 03/02/09
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SCU Machinima Workshop: even Avatars have to eat!

[LESS INFO] 29 VIEWS | ADDED 13:28:20 03/02/09
after 2 sessions at 2 hours each, we produced a video of under one minute. Disappointed? Not at all! Mission achieved: Draxtor was able to whet peoples appetite for machinima making despite the fact HE HIMSELF forgot to NOT capture the mouse....ahhhh lots of fun! Lessons learned: a workshop like this needs to be between 5 and 8 hours in length, happen on the weekend & every participant needs to have the 3D Space Navigator ready to go! The Draxtor will now go to bed....

Obama healthcare te...
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10:30:33 01/13/09

the Obama/Biden team is using new technology to the fullest: online organizing through their website & Facebook are standard. But the goal of replacing 8 years of ...

Obama healthcare team gives greenlight to Second Life volunteers!

Added 01/13/09
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Obama healthcare team gives greenlight to Second Life volunteers!

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the Obama/Biden team is using new technology to the fullest: online organizing through their website & Facebook are standard. But the goal of replacing 8 years of secrecy with accountability & citizen engagement could be helped tremendously using virtual worlds such as Second Life. Now the healthcare transition team sanctioned an experiment: Draxtor Despres recently participated in a community discussion on healthcare and looked at the potential....

Obama in Second Life
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15:39:21 10/12/08

Obama is a tech-savy candidate and the issue of the digital divide is part of his program as more and more information moves online. His supporters are plentiful i...

Obama in Second Life

Added 10/12/08
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Obama in Second Life

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Obama is a tech-savy candidate and the issue of the digital divide is part of his program as more and more information moves online. His supporters are plentiful in SL. Draxtor Despres profiles one of them.

Network Culture Pro...
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11:10:39 10/01/08

The USC Network Culture Project recently challenged the residents of Second Life to imagine new ways that virtual worlds such as Second Life could be used to make ...

Network Culture Project - Public Good Challenge Part 1

Added 10/01/08
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Network Culture Project - Public Good Challenge Part 1

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The USC Network Culture Project recently challenged the residents of Second Life to imagine new ways that virtual worlds such as Second Life could be used to make a contribution to the public good.Draxtor Despres is filing a report in 3 parts.

BAVC - Global Warmi...
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13:56:57 06/06/08

what happens if folks in SL simulate global warming effects? this was done for Dan Grossmans group as part of BAVC producer's institute 2008. Marks the first colla...

BAVC - Global Warming Day in SL

Added 06/06/08
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BAVC - Global Warming Day in SL

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what happens if folks in SL simulate global warming effects? this was done for Dan Grossmans group as part of BAVC producer's institute 2008. Marks the first collaboration of Draxtor and Buhbuhcuh, the two uncrowned masters of machinima. hey guys, where are the trophies???

Apfelland Airport T...
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12:30:28 05/31/08

yes, the Draxtor occasionally takes jobs from corporate. but only the good kind: the innovative kind. and this project by the guys behind the Apfelland community i...

Apfelland Airport Trailer

Added 05/31/08
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Apfelland Airport Trailer

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yes, the Draxtor occasionally takes jobs from corporate. but only the good kind: the innovative kind. and this project by the guys behind the Apfelland community is very very interesting!

News Alert: Republi...
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15:14:03 05/16/08

for some politicans, the end is near: comic books and Rock'n Roll were not able to destroy culture, but SL sure will! In contrast, the Bavarian State Library enter...

News Alert: Republicans want SL out, Bavarians want in !!!

Added 05/16/08
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News Alert: Republicans want SL out, Bavarians want in !!!

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for some politicans, the end is near: comic books and Rock'n Roll were not able to destroy culture, but SL sure will! In contrast, the Bavarian State Library enters the metaverse with hopes of spreading knowledge. Draxtor Despres is confused!

Non Profit Commons:...
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10:12:41 04/23/08

While corporations may be fleeing SL, the non-profits are coming in droves....One group in particular has set out to coordinate the efforts of over 60 socially act...

Non Profit Commons: the Second Coming of SL

Added 04/23/08
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Non Profit Commons: the Second Coming of SL

[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 14:12:41 04/23/08
While corporations may be fleeing SL, the non-profits are coming in droves....One group in particular has set out to coordinate the efforts of over 60 socially active organizations from all over the globe. So: as the SL brand is still evolving, they might be at a short-term disadvantage compared to other virtual worlds built around already established brand names. But Draxtor Despres is hopeful and sees a future of more than just shopping....

Dancing Ink enters ...
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11:12:57 04/11/08

a new virtual worlds company, Dancing Ink, entered Second Life with a bang in February, hosting a panel discussion live from the US-Islam summit in Doha, Qatar. Dr...

Dancing Ink enters the Imagination Age

Added 04/11/08
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Dancing Ink enters the Imagination Age

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a new virtual worlds company, Dancing Ink, entered Second Life with a bang in February, hosting a panel discussion live from the US-Islam summit in Doha, Qatar. Draxtor Despres found out what makes the movers behind DI so special. Thanks to Shava Suntzu for co-producing this report.

Another Day at the ...
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11:02:31 12/05/07

The American version of the BBC's "The Office" has established itself in 3 (and 1/4) seasons as a unique and daring comedy. With the WGA strike continuing, fans of...

Another Day at the SL Office

Added 12/05/07
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Another Day at the SL Office

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The American version of the BBC's "The Office" has established itself in 3 (and 1/4) seasons as a unique and daring comedy. With the WGA strike continuing, fans of "The Office" had to go into SL to get a fix of Dwight and the gang. Draxtor Despres met up with regional management!

Media in SL - old v...
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01:04:29 11/21/07

cable news giant CNN has entered Second Life less than a week ago and already their ireport website is crowded with citizen-generated news and commentary! what is ...

Media in SL - old vs. new?

Added 11/21/07
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Media in SL - old vs. new?

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cable news giant CNN has entered Second Life less than a week ago and already their ireport website is crowded with citizen-generated news and commentary! what is the relationship between RL big media and grass roots SL news services? Draxtor Despres interviewed a selected a few.

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