This is a list of ideas for the upcoming upgrade of Thumdar.com.

The reality is, the current version of Thumdar.com uses Joomla 1.0 and needs to be upgraded to either Joomla 1.5 or the brand new BETA 1.6. Doing this will ehance the website considerably and make the experience better for everyone. I am aware that people don't like too much change and get comfortable with websites and how they function. This will be taken into consideration. 

This page will be updated when possible.

This page is linked in the left menu under the Thumdar.com section.

If you would like to add your idea(s), visit this forum thread:

FORUM: Thumdar.com MAJOR UPGRADE

• Maintain the association with There.com - Amethysta
• Create Memorial archive of Thumdar.com (downloads, links, past website designs, etc) - Amethysta
• There.com Museum for all things There - corbeau
• There.com Memorial (Thumdar.com member supported) - Nick1
• Up to the minute tech news focussing on virtual environments - Amethysta
• Members virtual world related reviews section - Amethysta

Research Reveals Houseplants Improve Indoor Air Quality

If you are living anywhere even remotely close to the Gulf of Mexico, do yourself a favor and go buy 10 - 20 houseplants and place them around your home. It doesn't take a genius to know that plants absorb CO2 and give off oxygen, but did you know that certain plants also absorb toxic airborne particles?

"Houseplants are a great way to add color and life to a room, but did you know that some houseplants can actually improve your indoor air quality? Research published in 1989 by NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA)—now known as PLANET (Professional Landcare Network)—revealed that common household plants can help remove harmful indoor air contaminants including formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene."

Well peoples ~ I am at the Tampa, FL airport getting ready to board my flight to Los Angeles. From there I will be heading to Manila, Philippines for a two month excursion of song writing and meeting great people. I'm hoping to do some snorkling (it is supposed to be the best).

We work hard in life and sometimes we have to take time for ourselves and renourish our souls. I will have internet access so, I may pop in here from time to time. Who knows ~ if I get bored I may do some work on this site (which needs much work).

Anyway ~ hope you are all well and thanks for everything!

Bon voyage!!

by Celia Pearce
March 30, 2010

[Researcher and digital media professor Celia Pearce reflects on the closing of Makena's There.com, chronicling the rich culture found there and the ingredients for an enduring virtual community.] 

From Gamasutra.com

Today I added the complete There Sounds (non-environment) to the Downloads section. All in the highest quality MP3 format.

Included are:

• Drink sounds
• Vehicle sounds
• Dog sounds
• Avatar sounds
• Paintball sounds
• Card sounds
• There system sounds
• and many, many more!

You can find them HERE.

There.com closed it's doors once and for all.