"In The Grid" has shut down, but "Fabb" continues | March 23, 2008
So long, and thanks for all the virtual fish: A year after closing, ITG finally puts up a final notice saying goodbye and thank-you. Click through for my thanks and a recap of my time in the grid, as well as what I'm doing these days (post-2007, that is). | Read entire entry

Twelve days without the internet -- that's a long time! | March 7, 2007
Why, I'm glad to BE back, thanks for asking! Today, why I've been off the internet for the last twelve days, what I did with my time instead, and what will be coming up soon here at ITG. | Read entire entry

The latest with ITG | February 20, 2007
Today, the latest concerning this magazine, including: a fond farewell to Steven Cann; a major new decision about our monthly PDF; a new focus in our editorial policy; the premature closing of a new publication; and the start of a brand-new side business. Click through for all the details. | Read entire entry

The latest look at the ITG fleet | February 19, 2007
Today, a look at the latest group of ships I now own, including lots of photos and some thoughts on what I most like and dislike about each. Check it out if you've been thinking recently of getting a boat yourself. | Read entire entry

New video! A tour of our new headquarters, hosted by yours truly | February 14, 2007
Today, a special treat: ITG's second-ever "machinima" (or video produced entirely within Second Life), in this case a real-time tour of the blog's new virtual headquarters, with audio commentary added by yours truly. Enjoy! | Read entire entry

Party: Success! Faith in Second Life: Restored! | January 28, 2007
Today, a photo-heavy review of ITG's first-ever "mesh" event; where two parties were held at once, one in Second Life and one in Chicago, using Skype and streaming audio to connect them. It was a blast! Click through for all the details. | Read entire entry

Tomorrow's party: How to join in the fun | January 25, 2007
Today, yet more information on tomorrow's upcoming "mesh" party and poetry event; the Skypecast address you can join, if you'd like to participate via real-time audio yourself. Hope you all have a chance to attend! | Read entire entry

Reminder: Party at my place this Friday, both Chicago and Second Life | January 24, 2007
Just a reminder, that ITG's first-ever "mesh" event is coming up this Friday! For those who don't know, that's when I throw a party both in Second Life and in my apartment in Chicago, using Skypecast and a streaming server connection to keep both parties communicating. Photos and lots of details in today's entry! | Read entire entry

Oh Lord, I've been landshopping again (part 2) | January 16, 2007
Today, part 2 of my recent report on landshopping again in the grid, this time for a much larger headquarters for my blog than before (1,500 square meters versus 500). Should I buy on the mainland? Should I buy on a private island? So many choices! Read some of the pros and cons by clicking through. | Read entire entry

Finally! ITG to throw its first "mesh" event on Jan. 26th | January 11, 2007
Happy day! ITG has an official date for its first-ever "mesh" event -- that is, a live event that takes place simultaneously in both Second Life and my apartment in real-life Chicago. It's on the 26th, and is going to be a performance-poetry event; click through to learn all the details. | Read entire entry

Oh Lord, I've been landshopping again (part 1) | January 11, 2007
Yes, it's true -- I'm thinking of doubling or even tripling the total amount of land I now own, even while I'm constantly bitching about performance issues these days. Here, a detailed explanation of why, along with lots of photos of various plots of land I've been looking at. | Read entire entry

-avatar-: Invite-hungry smarta*ses wanted | December 28, 2006
Just a reminder; that my new adults-only SL blog, -avatar-, is currently seeking a contributing staff (writers, photographers and filmmakers). Click through to read more about the perks that come with working for us. | Read entire entry

...And we're back | December 28, 2006
The holidays are over (finally), which means it's time to get back to work! Here, a small notice about things coming up here at ITG over the next month. | Read entire entry

Video: "A noble but failed experiment in documenting Caledon's public transit system." | December 20, 2006
Today, my very first machinima video! Too bad my low-end computer wouldn't display very much of what was going on. Click on through to see the video and learn more. | Read entire entry

Breaking news: Miller Copeland designs a freakin' t-shirt! | December 14, 2006
Well, it's official: I've started learning how to design clothes for Second Life, although I'm still a long way from being able to be called a 'designer' without breaking into laugher. Today, some screenshots of my first project; adding smartass remarks to a predesigned t-shirt, as a free giveaway with next month's publication. | Read entire entry

It's official: Adult blog -avatar- to open in January | December 14, 2006
Well, it's official -- after tons of positive feedback on the subject, I've decided to open a new adults-only magazine called -avatar- next January. Here, all the details of the paid staff I need to find, and how best to express your interest in being hired. | Read entire entry

Second Life's infrastructure: Yep, it still sucks | December 8, 2006
Wow -- nine days now and I STILL can't get a decent connection when logging into Second Life. Today, some screenshots of what the grid looks when everything's going wrong, as well as a personal editorial of sorts about how important it is to pick the right computer when signing up. | Read entire entry

Huzzah! Issue 2 of ITG now available! | December 2, 2006
It's here! Issue 2 of our monthly PDF magazine is finally available; download it for free by clicking through to this entry. | Read entire entry

Reader Poll: Would you be interested in an adults-only version of ITG? | November 30, 2006
Your opinion wanted! It's undeniable that sex is the number-one subject of interest among readers of ITG; that's why I've been thinking about starting yet another new SL blog, an adults-only one specifically dedicated to it. What do you think? | Read entire entry

Argh, nothing in the grid is working right today! | November 30, 2006
Boy, don't you hate it when Linden does a client update and nothing works right for three days? We're going through the middle of another one right now, in fact; so today instead I thought I'd get some tantalizing news up about all the articles ITG has lined up for the near future. Plus: screenshots from issue 2 of our monthly magazine, coming very soon...I promise! | Read entire entry

Reader statistics: The latest numbers | November 20, 2006
In this entry, the latest demographic information about this publication's readers, for all you business owners who have been thinking about maybe advertising here. | Read entire entry

A recent public appearance, plus more on "The Great SL Struggle of 2006" | November 13, 2006
Today, a report and photos from a recent public appearance; plus, more on why there haven't been any entries here in so long, and what you can expect to happen here in the near future. | Read entire entry

Please welcome Steven Cann to Team ITG | November 2, 2006
I'm happy to announce a new member of the ITG publishing team today: Steven Cann, an Australian designer whose day job is at Lonely Planet, who will be taking over the design of our monthly magazine. Click through to read all the details, and to see a sample of some of Cann's work. | Read entire entry

In The Grid: The Game? | November 1, 2006
So, as mentioned earlier today, I'm feeling more and more pressure to get a decent gaming computer right now, even though I can't afford to pay for it myself. So, how about a reader fundraiser instead? Done through an alternative-reality game that I am the puppetmaster of, and that you would pay US$10 to participate in, and with a chance to win prizes? Read on for all the details! | Read entire entry

Party a success! Thanks, everyone, for coming by! | October 15, 2006
Hooray; the grid finally stayed up all evening this last Friday, meaning that the release party for issue 1 of our magazine finally happened. Today, lots of photos from the event, as well as some thoughts about what the publication will be sponsoring next. (Hint; it's a poetry slam, done through Skype live audio.) | Read entire entry

HUD finished! Party tonight! Pray that the grid remains open! | October 13, 2006
The HUD version of our magazine is finished! We're having a party tonight to celebrate! Read this entry for all the details, and don't forget your swimming trunks! | Read entire entry

Grid down! No party! Linden make Hulk MAD! | October 9, 2006
No, you didn't miss the release party for issue 1 of ITG last Friday; turns out the entire grid was down at the same time, so we ALL missed the party. Today, information on the rescheduled party, now happening this Friday, October 13th. | Read entire entry

Issue 1 now available; and don't forget our party tonight | October 6, 2006
It's official -- issue 1 of ITG's new monthly magazine is now available for your downloading pleasure. Check out this entry for all the details, as well as direct links. | Read entire entry

Photo essay: A day in the water at 'Cape Linden' | October 3, 2006
Today, part 2 of my recent photo essay, showing off the latest with this magazine's new in-grid headquarters. In this half, we examine all the leisure activities that are to be had on the water in Second Life, and especially here in the wealthy 'Cape Linden' area where I live. | Read entire entry

Photo essay: The latest with the ITG headquarters | October 1, 2006
I've been hard at work this week, now that I finally own land, building the actual in-game headquarters for this blog and magazine; now that it's the weekend, I thought I'd share 30 photos of how it's looking with you, along with my thoughts behind what went into building it. Enjoy. | Read entire entry

Thanks to our sponsors, and a little number-crunching | September 24, 2006
Our weekly thanks to ITG's sponsors, plus a little demographic information about who exactly is reading this blog. | Read entire entry

Land ho! ITG gets a virtual headquarters, part 2 | September 23, 2006
Today, part 2 of my report on the land-shopping experience within SL, using my own first shopping experience as an example. What makes a piece of land valuable in the grid? What things should you be on the lookout for? Here, I make some suggestions and show you what kind of land I ended up with as a result. | Read entire entry

Land ho! ITG gets a virtual headquarters | September 22, 2006
Well, it's finally happened; I became a landowner in Second Life this week. Today, part 1 of my two-part report on the shopping process, including a brief overview of land ownership in the grid for those not familiar with the details. | Read entire entry

ITG gets Boing-Boinged | September 21, 2006
Happy day! My favorite publication in the whole world, BoingBoing.net, mentioned this here blog today at their website. Check this entry for more details. | Read entire entry

ITG mentioned at the official Second Life website | September 20, 2006
Hey, this is nice news; ITG is now being featured on the 'fansites' page of the official Second Life website, the one maintained by Linden Lab. Read more about it in this entry. | Read entire entry

Duh, commenting now fixed | September 18, 2006
Duh, we here at ITG screwed up, and by "we" I of course mean "me;" I had the settings on our commenting features set wrong. Problem now fixed! | Read entire entry

Thanks for all the mentions! | September 17, 2006
The public reaction to ITG's opening this week has been larger than I expected; not only six mentions in the blogosphere, but nearly 200 daily readers, a mere seven days after we opened for business. This entry contains a roundup and links to all the mentions scattered throughout the web. | Read entire entry

Wanted: Willing RP community for November cover article | September 16, 2006
The cover article for our November issue is going to be on full-time roleplayers; those who are part of a community, live the part as a lifestyle, and never break character 24 hours a day. I'm looking, in fact, to "embed" in an active RP community for a week as part of this article; if you're interested, read this entry for more. | Read entire entry

Thanks for the mention, Gwyneth | September 10, 2006
SL blogger Gwyneth Llewelyn did a nice thing today; she mentioned us at her own site. Read this entry for all the details. | Read entire entry