Virtual vehicles for the metaverse
News from the real world or the virtual.
Canadian Industry Minister Jim Prentice introduced a new controversial bill today that has recieved strong opposition from Canadian stakeholders and, according to some experts, is worse than the DMCA.
Links:
CBC: “Copyright law could result in police state: critics“
Michael Geist: “The Canadian DMCA: Check the Fine Print“
Facebook Group: Fair Copyright for Canada
It’s been called the Park Place of Second Life. The new Linden “Bay City” features city infrastructure and some of the most highly-valued virtual land ever sold at auction, with some parcels selling for hundreds of US dollars (paid in Linden dollars).
That’s why I couldn’t resist making Bay City home to my newest shop. Located in the Handa region, my new art deco styled shop is all curves and shiny surfaces, much like one of my earlier designs for Abbotts Aerodrome. I felt it would be suitable for the city’s established theme of early-twentieth century architecture.
So what’s there to do at my shop besides bask in it’s cool blue neon glow? Try out my two new skybikes for one: the Kestrel and Raptor are perfect for exploring Bay City. Just hop on the display models and fly off.
If you prefer to take a friend, you can try out a few of my other aircraft (yes, also free): Futura hover car, CLAWW jet, CTH-100M helicopter, and Starling ultralight. I think you’ll find the street is adequate for take-offs and landings, but watch out for those lamp posts!
Link to Terra Aeronautics Bay City: Bay City – Handa (30, 85)
Ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I wish I had an Abbotts Aerodrome tee shirt in real life”? Well, you probably haven’t. But I did, and so now you can get the official Abbotts Aerodrome tee shirt at Cafe Press. I have one of these myself (though it has the older logo on it), and it’s indeed a high-quality shirt that I’m happy to say covers every part of my upper body that I’d expect to be covered while I’m clothed.
Not only that, but I’m drinking coffee at this very moment out of an official Terrabucks Coffee mug. Mmm. You can really taste the plywood.
Nose to the grindstone, shoulder to the wheel, and other uncomfortable positions: I’m back in Second Life and wading through hundreds of waiting messages. If you messaged me in the last week, please be patient as I work through them all.
I’ve decided to run away from Second Life for a week for some R & R someplace warm — a place where I can lie on a beach and drink things out of coconuts all day. I’ve settled on Winnipeg as my destination. That’s tropical, right?
If you need any help with your aircraft or skydiving equipment while I’m away, just leave a detailed message by IM in Second Life. Messages are forwarded to my email, so I’ll take care of them when I’m back.
Now where’s my sunscreen? I hope I don’t get all sunburned on those toasty Winnipeg beaches.
