Character Won't Rezz

Next time you are faced with an avatar that doesn't rezz but remains a white orb try this: http://www.sluniverse.com/php/vb/technical-help/49128-avatar-wont-rez.html
It fixed mine.

Second Life Log In Issues

I thought I'd lost 3 of my ALTS because the region I visited last kept freezing up and booting me. I got back in using the directions on this page: https://support.secondlife.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=4417&task=knowledge&questionID=4374