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# The Animal Cell vs The Plant Cell: The Duel of the Century (Under the Microscope)
Hello, lovers of science and fun! Today we're going to talk about a topic that seems boring but is as thrilling as a wrestling match. Yes, you read that right! We're talking about the never-ending battle between animal and plant cells. Imagine them as two superheroes duking it out in the ring of the body, each with their own superpowers.
## What Are They Basically Like?
### Animal Cell
It's the party animal of biology. It loves to be on the move, it's dynamic, and it comes in various shapes. It's more like a young person in a nightclub than a scholar in a library.
### Plant Cell
It's more like a zen monk. It's square, disciplined, and is generally found in an "ommmm" posture inside plants. Its shape is more rigid and, let's say, less "party-like."
## The Powers (Structures)
### Nucleus
Both cells have a nucleus. It's like their brain, the place where they store all the information needed to function.
### Cytoplasm
Imagine that the cytoplasm is like a dance hall, where everyone moves around and does their job. Both cells have one.
### Cell Membrane
Both have a cell membrane, kind of like the nightclub door that allows substances to enter and exit.
## The Differences (i.e., their unique superpowers)
### Cell Wall
The plant cell has a cell wall that the animal cell doesn't. It's like having Captain America's shield to protect itself.
### Chloroplasts
The plant cell is the only one that can perform photosynthesis thanks to its chloroplasts. It's like having an "Iron Man suit" that allows it to create its own energy.
### Lysosomes
The animal cell has lysosomes, responsible for digestion. It's as if it has its own internal Pac-Man that eats up waste.
### Vacuoles
Both cells have vacuoles, but the ones in plant cells are like "the millionaire's swimming pool," much larger and more luxurious.
### Centrioles
The animal cell has centrioles, useful in cell division. It's like having its own "cloning machine."
## in a nutshell
And there you have it, folks. As you can see, each cell has its charm and superpowers. But instead of competing, they work together to make this world a more incredible place.
So the next time you bite into a carrot or your pet strokes you, remember that there's an epic battle happening in the microscopic world, and now you know who the fighters are in that ring!
Until next time, may the (cellular) force be with you!
-----
# La Célula Animal vs La Célula Vegetal: El Duelo del Siglo (En Microscopio)
¡Hola, amantes de la ciencia y de la diversión! Hoy vamos a hablar de un tema que parece aburrido pero que es tan apasionante como un combate de lucha libre. ¡Sí, sí, has leído bien! Se trata de la interminable batalla entre las células animales y vegetales. Imagina que son como dos superhéroes que luchan en el ring del cuerpo, cada una con sus propias superhabilidades.
## ¿Cómo Son Básicamente?
### Célula Animal
Es la fiestera de la biología. Le encanta estar en movimiento, es dinámica y tiene formas variadas. Se parece más a un joven en una discoteca que a un erudito en una biblioteca.
### Célula Vegetal
Es más como un monje zen. Es cuadrada, disciplinada, y se encuentra generalmente en una postura de "ommmm" en el interior de las plantas. Su forma es más rígida y, digamos, menos "fiestera".
## Los Poderes (Estructuras)
### Núcleo
Ambas células tienen un núcleo. Es como su cerebro, el lugar donde guardan toda la información para funcionar.
### Citoplasma
Imagínate que el citoplasma es como un salón de baile, donde todo el mundo se mueve y hace su trabajo. Las dos células tienen uno.
### Membrana Celular
Las dos tienen una membrana celular, algo así como la puerta de la discoteca que permite la entrada y salida de sustancias.
## Las Diferencias (O sea, sus superpoderes únicos)
### Pared Celular
La célula vegetal tiene una pared celular que la célula animal no tiene. Es como tener un escudo de Capitán América que la protege.
### Cloroplastos
La célula vegetal es la única que puede hacer fotosíntesis gracias a sus cloroplastos. Es como si tuviera un "traje de Iron Man" que le permite crear su propia energía.
### Lisosomas
La célula animal tiene lisosomas, responsables de digerir las cosas. Es como si tuviera un pequeño Pac-Man interno que se come los desechos.
### Vacuolas
Ambas células tienen vacuolas, pero las de las células vegetales son como "la piscina del millonario", mucho más grandes y lujosas.
### Centríolos
La célula animal tiene centríolos, útiles en la división celular. Es como si tuviera su propia "máquina de clonación".
## Resumiendo
Y ahí lo tienes, amig@s. Como podéis ver, cada célula tiene su encanto y superpoderes. Pero en lugar de competir, trabajan juntas para hacer de este mundo un lugar más increíble.
Así que la próxima vez que muerdas una zanahoria o te acaricie tu mascota, recuerda que hay una batalla épica ocurriendo en el mundo microscópico, ¡y ahora sabes quiénes son los luchadores en ese ring!
Hasta la próxima, ¡y que la fuerza (celular) esté contigo!
# The Animal Cell vs The Plant Cell: The Duel of the Century (Under the Microscope)
Hello, lovers of science and fun! Today we're going to talk about a topic that seems boring but is as thrilling as a wrestling match. Yes, you read that right! We're talking about the never-ending battle between animal and plant cells. Imagine them as two superheroes duking it out in the ring of the body, each with their own superpowers.
## What Are They Basically Like?
### Animal Cell
It's the party animal of biology. It loves to be on the move, it's dynamic, and it comes in various shapes. It's more like a young person in a nightclub than a scholar in a library.
### Plant Cell
It's more like a zen monk. It's square, disciplined, and is generally found in an "ommmm" posture inside plants. Its shape is more rigid and, let's say, less "party-like."
## The Powers (Structures)
### Nucleus
Both cells have a nucleus. It's like their brain, the place where they store all the information needed to function.
### Cytoplasm
Imagine that the cytoplasm is like a dance hall, where everyone moves around and does their job. Both cells have one.
### Cell Membrane
Both have a cell membrane, kind of like the nightclub door that allows substances to enter and exit.
## The Differences (i.e., their unique superpowers)
### Cell Wall
The plant cell has a cell wall that the animal cell doesn't. It's like having Captain America's shield to protect itself.
### Chloroplasts
The plant cell is the only one that can perform photosynthesis thanks to its chloroplasts. It's like having an "Iron Man suit" that allows it to create its own energy.
### Lysosomes
The animal cell has lysosomes, responsible for digestion. It's as if it has its own internal Pac-Man that eats up waste.
### Vacuoles
Both cells have vacuoles, but the ones in plant cells are like "the millionaire's swimming pool," much larger and more luxurious.
### Centrioles
The animal cell has centrioles, useful in cell division. It's like having its own "cloning machine."
## in a nutshell
And there you have it, folks. As you can see, each cell has its charm and superpowers. But instead of competing, they work together to make this world a more incredible place.
So the next time you bite into a carrot or your pet strokes you, remember that there's an epic battle happening in the microscopic world, and now you know who the fighters are in that ring!
Until next time, may the (cellular) force be with you!
-----
# La Célula Animal vs La Célula Vegetal: El Duelo del Siglo (En Microscopio)
¡Hola, amantes de la ciencia y de la diversión! Hoy vamos a hablar de un tema que parece aburrido pero que es tan apasionante como un combate de lucha libre. ¡Sí, sí, has leído bien! Se trata de la interminable batalla entre las células animales y vegetales. Imagina que son como dos superhéroes que luchan en el ring del cuerpo, cada una con sus propias superhabilidades.
## ¿Cómo Son Básicamente?
### Célula Animal
Es la fiestera de la biología. Le encanta estar en movimiento, es dinámica y tiene formas variadas. Se parece más a un joven en una discoteca que a un erudito en una biblioteca.
### Célula Vegetal
Es más como un monje zen. Es cuadrada, disciplinada, y se encuentra generalmente en una postura de "ommmm" en el interior de las plantas. Su forma es más rígida y, digamos, menos "fiestera".
## Los Poderes (Estructuras)
### Núcleo
Ambas células tienen un núcleo. Es como su cerebro, el lugar donde guardan toda la información para funcionar.
### Citoplasma
Imagínate que el citoplasma es como un salón de baile, donde todo el mundo se mueve y hace su trabajo. Las dos células tienen uno.
### Membrana Celular
Las dos tienen una membrana celular, algo así como la puerta de la discoteca que permite la entrada y salida de sustancias.
## Las Diferencias (O sea, sus superpoderes únicos)
### Pared Celular
La célula vegetal tiene una pared celular que la célula animal no tiene. Es como tener un escudo de Capitán América que la protege.
### Cloroplastos
La célula vegetal es la única que puede hacer fotosíntesis gracias a sus cloroplastos. Es como si tuviera un "traje de Iron Man" que le permite crear su propia energía.
### Lisosomas
La célula animal tiene lisosomas, responsables de digerir las cosas. Es como si tuviera un pequeño Pac-Man interno que se come los desechos.
### Vacuolas
Ambas células tienen vacuolas, pero las de las células vegetales son como "la piscina del millonario", mucho más grandes y lujosas.
### Centríolos
La célula animal tiene centríolos, útiles en la división celular. Es como si tuviera su propia "máquina de clonación".
## Resumiendo
Y ahí lo tienes, amig@s. Como podéis ver, cada célula tiene su encanto y superpoderes. Pero en lugar de competir, trabajan juntas para hacer de este mundo un lugar más increíble.
Así que la próxima vez que muerdas una zanahoria o te acaricie tu mascota, recuerda que hay una batalla épica ocurriendo en el mundo microscópico, ¡y ahora sabes quiénes son los luchadores en ese ring!
Hasta la próxima, ¡y que la fuerza (celular) esté contigo!
Halloween arrives at our Holiday Region on October 1st.
OPENSIMFEST OPENS IN A FEW HOURS ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 9 AM GRID TIME!!
This is the massive Opensim party you've been waiting for, and we have tons of talent lined up for the opening weekend! The grid opens at 9 am grid time and is open for two hours for explorers to see exhibits and merchants. At 11 am, the music cranks up with DJ Ibor then continues for eight straight hours of Live performers, DJs, and dancing. At 9 am on Saturday, we start the party all over again!
OpensimFest will run for two weeks, from September 15th-30th. Click this hypergrid address to start: grid.opensimfest.com:8022:hg-welcome.
Upon landing, check out all the great info, LMs, teleport hud and boards, and freebies to get started, then make sure to start your journey around multiple regions filled with the fantastic builds of creators and artists from across the hypergrid where you'll find more great gifts waiting for you.
This is the party you don't want to miss! Go here for full details: https://www.opensimfest.com/
This is the massive Opensim party you've been waiting for, and we have tons of talent lined up for the opening weekend! The grid opens at 9 am grid time and is open for two hours for explorers to see exhibits and merchants. At 11 am, the music cranks up with DJ Ibor then continues for eight straight hours of Live performers, DJs, and dancing. At 9 am on Saturday, we start the party all over again!
OpensimFest will run for two weeks, from September 15th-30th. Click this hypergrid address to start: grid.opensimfest.com:8022:hg-welcome.
Upon landing, check out all the great info, LMs, teleport hud and boards, and freebies to get started, then make sure to start your journey around multiple regions filled with the fantastic builds of creators and artists from across the hypergrid where you'll find more great gifts waiting for you.
This is the party you don't want to miss! Go here for full details: https://www.opensimfest.com/
Another pirate sim you can get to from Darkport Docks -Skull island, worth a visit!
Is it still too early?
NewLifeItaly
https://opensimworld.com/hop/91102
EVENT IN PALMBEACH WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER STARTING 1.30 PM S.L.T. (22 30 ITALIAN HOURS) WITH THE GREAT MUSIC OF DJ TOMBEUR WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU ALL DON'T MISS IT
EVENTO IN PALMBEACH MERCOLEDI 13 SETTEMBRE START 13.30 S.L.T. ( 22 30 ORE ITALIANE ) CON LA GRANDE MUSICA DI DJ TOMBEUR VI ASPETTIAMO TUTTI NON MANCATE
https://opensimworld.com/hop/91102
EVENT IN PALMBEACH WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER STARTING 1.30 PM S.L.T. (22 30 ITALIAN HOURS) WITH THE GREAT MUSIC OF DJ TOMBEUR WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU ALL DON'T MISS IT
EVENTO IN PALMBEACH MERCOLEDI 13 SETTEMBRE START 13.30 S.L.T. ( 22 30 ORE ITALIANE ) CON LA GRANDE MUSICA DI DJ TOMBEUR VI ASPETTIAMO TUTTI NON MANCATE
Inglés / español
Although the figures vary, it is estimated that only a fraction of the waste we separate at home actually ends up being recycled. In many cases, we're talking about less than 50%. It's an alarming statistic that highlights the inefficiency of current waste management systems. And when it comes to organic waste, the situation is even more disheartening. Most of this waste ends up in landfills, where it decomposes uncontrollably, releasing methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than CO2.
In this context, the lack of a stricter packaging law is a clear example of how short-term economic interests often prevail over long-term sustainability and well-being. Existing laws, although they do exist, are insufficient and, in many cases, ineffective in addressing the massive generation of packaging waste. A stricter law could force companies to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, from production to final disposal. This could include measures such as the obligation to use recyclable or biodegradable materials, packaging return systems, and penalties for companies that do not comply with requirements.
It's as if we're playing a game where the cards are stacked against the environment. We're asked to do our part, but the system itself is designed to fail. And meanwhile, the climate emergency waits for no one. It's time for authorities to take drastic and effective measures, rather than sticking to rhetoric and half-measures.
It's frustrating, isn't it? 😤
______________
Aunque las cifras varían, se estima que solo una fracción de los residuos que separamos en casa realmente termina siendo reciclada. En muchos casos, estamos hablando de menos del 50%. Es una estadística alarmante que pone de manifiesto la ineficacia de los sistemas actuales de gestión de residuos. Y en cuanto a los residuos orgánicos, la situación es aún más desalentadora. La mayoría de estos residuos terminan en vertederos, donde se descomponen sin control, liberando metano, un gas de efecto invernadero mucho más potente que el CO2.
En este contexto, la falta de una ley de envases más estricta es un claro ejemplo de cómo los intereses económicos a corto plazo suelen prevalecer sobre la sostenibilidad y el bienestar a largo plazo. Las leyes actuales, aunque existen, son insuficientes y, en muchos casos, ineficaces para abordar el problema de la generación masiva de residuos de envases. Una ley más estricta podría obligar a las empresas a asumir la responsabilidad de todo el ciclo de vida de sus productos, desde la producción hasta la disposición final. Esto podría incluir medidas como la obligación de utilizar materiales reciclables o biodegradables, sistemas de devolución de envases y sanciones para las empresas que no cumplan con los requisitos.
Es como si estuviéramos jugando una partida en la que las cartas están marcadas en contra del medio ambiente. Se nos pide que hagamos nuestra parte, pero el sistema en sí está diseñado para fallar. Y mientras tanto, la urgencia climática no espera. Es hora de que las autoridades tomen medidas drásticas y efectivas, en lugar de quedarse en la retórica y las medias tintas.
Es frustrante, ¿verdad? 😤
Although the figures vary, it is estimated that only a fraction of the waste we separate at home actually ends up being recycled. In many cases, we're talking about less than 50%. It's an alarming statistic that highlights the inefficiency of current waste management systems. And when it comes to organic waste, the situation is even more disheartening. Most of this waste ends up in landfills, where it decomposes uncontrollably, releasing methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than CO2.
In this context, the lack of a stricter packaging law is a clear example of how short-term economic interests often prevail over long-term sustainability and well-being. Existing laws, although they do exist, are insufficient and, in many cases, ineffective in addressing the massive generation of packaging waste. A stricter law could force companies to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products, from production to final disposal. This could include measures such as the obligation to use recyclable or biodegradable materials, packaging return systems, and penalties for companies that do not comply with requirements.
It's as if we're playing a game where the cards are stacked against the environment. We're asked to do our part, but the system itself is designed to fail. And meanwhile, the climate emergency waits for no one. It's time for authorities to take drastic and effective measures, rather than sticking to rhetoric and half-measures.
It's frustrating, isn't it? 😤
______________
Aunque las cifras varían, se estima que solo una fracción de los residuos que separamos en casa realmente termina siendo reciclada. En muchos casos, estamos hablando de menos del 50%. Es una estadística alarmante que pone de manifiesto la ineficacia de los sistemas actuales de gestión de residuos. Y en cuanto a los residuos orgánicos, la situación es aún más desalentadora. La mayoría de estos residuos terminan en vertederos, donde se descomponen sin control, liberando metano, un gas de efecto invernadero mucho más potente que el CO2.
En este contexto, la falta de una ley de envases más estricta es un claro ejemplo de cómo los intereses económicos a corto plazo suelen prevalecer sobre la sostenibilidad y el bienestar a largo plazo. Las leyes actuales, aunque existen, son insuficientes y, en muchos casos, ineficaces para abordar el problema de la generación masiva de residuos de envases. Una ley más estricta podría obligar a las empresas a asumir la responsabilidad de todo el ciclo de vida de sus productos, desde la producción hasta la disposición final. Esto podría incluir medidas como la obligación de utilizar materiales reciclables o biodegradables, sistemas de devolución de envases y sanciones para las empresas que no cumplan con los requisitos.
Es como si estuviéramos jugando una partida en la que las cartas están marcadas en contra del medio ambiente. Se nos pide que hagamos nuestra parte, pero el sistema en sí está diseñado para fallar. Y mientras tanto, la urgencia climática no espera. Es hora de que las autoridades tomen medidas drásticas y efectivas, en lugar de quedarse en la retórica y las medias tintas.
Es frustrante, ¿verdad? 😤
Skyrealm Observatory
Whether gazing at the stars above or taking in the sprawling vistas below, this mountain retreat offers a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you @ferdfrederix for lending a hand in this project. This is an EEP-enhanced region please use shared environment. virtual-hg.com:8002:SkyRealm
Whether gazing at the stars above or taking in the sprawling vistas below, this mountain retreat offers a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you @ferdfrederix for lending a hand in this project. This is an EEP-enhanced region please use shared environment. virtual-hg.com:8002:SkyRealm
 | Marianna: https://gyazo.com/5a4d5c0c310b91415899bd346f419722 2 years ago |
Finally they are back. This time skybox time is set to 1h. Also are NPC-s updated and are able to make a sound.
| | Copper: Hopefully NPC dont make non-kosher sounds *g 2 years ago |
Save the date!
The Lotus Club at Luxor will be having its grand opening and first music event on Saturday, October 14th at 2 pm grid time. Austin Moores and the Angels will be performing for the event. Would love to see you all there!
Look for the club sign at the main landing for Luxor then click the sign to teleport to the club.
I would recommend visiting the region prior to the event to allow your viewer to cache everything ahead of time, and if you would like a tour of the region, come along with HG Safari on Wednesday September 27th. Information on HG Safari can be found here: https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-safari.html
HG Address for Luxor is: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor
The Lotus Club at Luxor will be having its grand opening and first music event on Saturday, October 14th at 2 pm grid time. Austin Moores and the Angels will be performing for the event. Would love to see you all there!
Look for the club sign at the main landing for Luxor then click the sign to teleport to the club.
I would recommend visiting the region prior to the event to allow your viewer to cache everything ahead of time, and if you would like a tour of the region, come along with HG Safari on Wednesday September 27th. Information on HG Safari can be found here: https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/p/how-to-join-safari.html
HG Address for Luxor is: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Luxor
Seaside Karaoke returns @ its new home on Monday September 11th@ 5pm Grid Time hope to see ya'll here!!!
EVENT DEDICATED TO THE GREATEST SINGER IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC......
IN THE CONSOLE THE LEGENDARY DJ DARK WHO WILL KEEP US COMPANY THROUGHOUT THE EVENING ON PALM BEACH.
12.00 S.L.T
EVENTO DEDICATO AL PIU GRANDE CANTANTE DELLA STORIA DELLA MUSICA ROCK......
IN CONSOLLE LA MITICA DJ DARK CHE CI TERRA' COMPAGNIA PER TUTTA LA SERATA SU PALM BEACH.
::::::::::::: TAXI :::::::::::::
hop://newlifeitaly.net:8002/PalmBeach/112/183/23
IN THE CONSOLE THE LEGENDARY DJ DARK WHO WILL KEEP US COMPANY THROUGHOUT THE EVENING ON PALM BEACH.
12.00 S.L.T
EVENTO DEDICATO AL PIU GRANDE CANTANTE DELLA STORIA DELLA MUSICA ROCK......
IN CONSOLLE LA MITICA DJ DARK CHE CI TERRA' COMPAGNIA PER TUTTA LA SERATA SU PALM BEACH.
::::::::::::: TAXI :::::::::::::
hop://newlifeitaly.net:8002/PalmBeach/112/183/23
| | Angeldark: tutti pronti? GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 2 years ago |
Display for Opensim Fest : building there. Also for Christine Nyns scripting work in ships. ( Nynja Custom scripts)
| | Trouble Ahead : You can find this on the Unobtanium section. 2 years ago |
we live on.....hop://login.osgrid.org/Three%20Rivers/137/120/24
| | Ema Nolle: Awesome clue! And place to live! 2 years ago |
Below is a reposting of a comment I made in response to Openlife’s pathetic and wrongheaded rebuff to my initial post. I promised to repost my comment if it was deleted from the thread. Not only did my comment get deleted, but I have been blocked, but through the wonderful technology of alts I am able to access Onellife’s diatribe and also what others who have blocked me are posting. No surprises, it has allowed Onelife to distort and manupulate in order to put across his (wrongheaded) point of view, even to the point of contradicitng themselves on a few occasions.
Seriously, 4chan and 8chan could learn stuff from this lot! Indeed, the more I think about it there is an element in Opensim that seems to want to promote some kind of conspiracy theory. Inadvertantly I seem to have provided fodder, though I cannot for the life of me see how my few comments, none of them at all outrageous, unless you’re one of the EIOSSBF cartel, have created such a furore From that they seem to have taken on a life of their own, becoming ever more grossly distorted according to the viewpoint people like Onelife want to project. Good luck to them, my original piece is there to refute their accusations.
---ooOOOoo---
Good to see that there is at least a fewwho have a balanced view of the software industry. In the interests of full disclosure I am the person who wrote the article for which Openlife’s article is, I suppose, a attempted rebuff .
For clarity's sake, my piece is still up and there to read. Several people have rather bizarrely taken what I wrote and assumed that it is an endorsement of the EchoVoice project. It is not. It is, however, an opinion piece suggesting that if we want the nice things in Opensim, then it's likely we'll have to pay for them, or do without - it really is that simple. EchoVoice was used as an exemplary, nothing else.
I was also accused by Openlife of more or less demanding money with menaces, and by another suggesitng that I was calling people ‘cheap’*.when all I did was to suggest that most people could afford small contributions: not that they had to, and nowhere did I even hint that people should donate, merely that they more than likely could. Of course there will be a very small number of people who won’t be able to afford to contribute to anything, but I hardly think they will exist in any significant number in virtual worlds as they will be destitute, not inworld, and have far more to worry about than the people on here who are triggered at any suggestion that they could, shock, horror, pay some money for something for once in Opensim.
One of Harper Held’s comments was so abusive and intemperate that I not only deleted all their comments, but also blocked them. Both Openlife and GlennXpletive had some of their comments deleted due to them being either needless repetition, or irrelevant rants that had no place and only served to interrupt the flow of the thread. Because of this Xpletive then felt it okay to make xenophobic comments about my ethnicity. A complaint has been made about that.
Any pertinent comments were left. And yet I have been accused by Xpletive of restrictung their free speech, which is ludircrous. If they want to rant about me there are plenty of places where they could do that, and heck, they could even set up a website to do that - but of course, to do that properly, it would cost them money, and presumably these people are the core of the ‘Everything in Opensim should be free’ cult.
Sure, it's possible that someone could come along and do it for 'free', but it's unlikely. The eagle-eyed will also have spotted that my piece, whilst focusing on a voice module, was somewhat wider in scope, and was presenting an argument that maybe we should be prepared to cough up a small amount of money, if we want nice things in Opensim. There is a precedent, though it’s from 2015 (before the EIOSSBF nonsense started) https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/02/dahlia-trimbles-...
And if that wasn’t enough, there is this one so we could have decent vehicles in Opensim:https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/01/opensim-users-pl...
And... Related to what trggered the OP into writing their piece: https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2014/01/zetamex-announce...
However, that one didn’t succeed, probably because of the avaialbility of Vivox, which, to a degree is understandable, but hardly an ideal solution.
The notion that Red Hat Linux is free of cost because Fedora is free is also a bit of a dishonest claim. Red Hat does have a cost: https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms
EDIT: IBM through Red Hat largely finances both Fedora and CentOS Stream, and development is by both the community and paid professionals employed by Red Hat. A symbiotic relationship common to many opensource projects.
And, as Mike Chase says in his comment, there is a heck of a lot of paid-for work in GNU/Linux and the ‘free’ is more about freedom than free of cost, and, to be fair, most distros don’t make a charge for, but many (if not most) do ask for a contribution to cover their costs, such as this, from Ubuntu MATE: https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/amd64/jammy/thanks/?metho...
I certainly didn’t intend to stir up a hornets (or is it a vipers?) nest over this, all I wanted to do in essence was show how the power of numbers could work hugely to our collective advantage. Anyone might think I’d suggested that people should donate their life savings, or steal the bread from their childern’s mouths! Seriously, some of you would do well to go back to school and learn English comprehension.
*Come to think about it, I do think that most of those bitterly complaining and using the poverty of others as a weapon with which to beat me are indeed ‘cheap’. Not just because they don’t want to contribute towards Opensim project, but because they are cynically and despicably exploiting poor people to bolster their arguments rather than going off and berating exploitative employers for not paying their workers enough to live a comfortable life, or petitioning the government to ensure that adequate unemployment benefits are paid to workers unable to find work.
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Seriously, 4chan and 8chan could learn stuff from this lot! Indeed, the more I think about it there is an element in Opensim that seems to want to promote some kind of conspiracy theory. Inadvertantly I seem to have provided fodder, though I cannot for the life of me see how my few comments, none of them at all outrageous, unless you’re one of the EIOSSBF cartel, have created such a furore From that they seem to have taken on a life of their own, becoming ever more grossly distorted according to the viewpoint people like Onelife want to project. Good luck to them, my original piece is there to refute their accusations.
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Good to see that there is at least a fewwho have a balanced view of the software industry. In the interests of full disclosure I am the person who wrote the article for which Openlife’s article is, I suppose, a attempted rebuff .
For clarity's sake, my piece is still up and there to read. Several people have rather bizarrely taken what I wrote and assumed that it is an endorsement of the EchoVoice project. It is not. It is, however, an opinion piece suggesting that if we want the nice things in Opensim, then it's likely we'll have to pay for them, or do without - it really is that simple. EchoVoice was used as an exemplary, nothing else.
I was also accused by Openlife of more or less demanding money with menaces, and by another suggesitng that I was calling people ‘cheap’*.when all I did was to suggest that most people could afford small contributions: not that they had to, and nowhere did I even hint that people should donate, merely that they more than likely could. Of course there will be a very small number of people who won’t be able to afford to contribute to anything, but I hardly think they will exist in any significant number in virtual worlds as they will be destitute, not inworld, and have far more to worry about than the people on here who are triggered at any suggestion that they could, shock, horror, pay some money for something for once in Opensim.
One of Harper Held’s comments was so abusive and intemperate that I not only deleted all their comments, but also blocked them. Both Openlife and GlennXpletive had some of their comments deleted due to them being either needless repetition, or irrelevant rants that had no place and only served to interrupt the flow of the thread. Because of this Xpletive then felt it okay to make xenophobic comments about my ethnicity. A complaint has been made about that.
Any pertinent comments were left. And yet I have been accused by Xpletive of restrictung their free speech, which is ludircrous. If they want to rant about me there are plenty of places where they could do that, and heck, they could even set up a website to do that - but of course, to do that properly, it would cost them money, and presumably these people are the core of the ‘Everything in Opensim should be free’ cult.
Sure, it's possible that someone could come along and do it for 'free', but it's unlikely. The eagle-eyed will also have spotted that my piece, whilst focusing on a voice module, was somewhat wider in scope, and was presenting an argument that maybe we should be prepared to cough up a small amount of money, if we want nice things in Opensim. There is a precedent, though it’s from 2015 (before the EIOSSBF nonsense started) https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/02/dahlia-trimbles-...
And if that wasn’t enough, there is this one so we could have decent vehicles in Opensim:https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2015/01/opensim-users-pl...
And... Related to what trggered the OP into writing their piece: https://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2014/01/zetamex-announce...
However, that one didn’t succeed, probably because of the avaialbility of Vivox, which, to a degree is understandable, but hardly an ideal solution.
The notion that Red Hat Linux is free of cost because Fedora is free is also a bit of a dishonest claim. Red Hat does have a cost: https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms
EDIT: IBM through Red Hat largely finances both Fedora and CentOS Stream, and development is by both the community and paid professionals employed by Red Hat. A symbiotic relationship common to many opensource projects.
And, as Mike Chase says in his comment, there is a heck of a lot of paid-for work in GNU/Linux and the ‘free’ is more about freedom than free of cost, and, to be fair, most distros don’t make a charge for, but many (if not most) do ask for a contribution to cover their costs, such as this, from Ubuntu MATE: https://ubuntu-mate.org/download/amd64/jammy/thanks/?metho...
I certainly didn’t intend to stir up a hornets (or is it a vipers?) nest over this, all I wanted to do in essence was show how the power of numbers could work hugely to our collective advantage. Anyone might think I’d suggested that people should donate their life savings, or steal the bread from their childern’s mouths! Seriously, some of you would do well to go back to school and learn English comprehension.
*Come to think about it, I do think that most of those bitterly complaining and using the poverty of others as a weapon with which to beat me are indeed ‘cheap’. Not just because they don’t want to contribute towards Opensim project, but because they are cynically and despicably exploiting poor people to bolster their arguments rather than going off and berating exploitative employers for not paying their workers enough to live a comfortable life, or petitioning the government to ensure that adequate unemployment benefits are paid to workers unable to find work.
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NewLifeitaly registrarsi è facile e veloce vieni a visitarla
NewLifeItaly registering is quick and easy come and visit it
https://www.newlifeitaly.net/
newlifeitaly.net:8002:NewLifeWelcome
| | Angeldark: https://opensimworld.com/hop/89671 2 years ago |
The schedule of events for OSFest is being finalized!
The event begins on Friday September 15.
We will have shopping hours, sales hours, parcel tour hours, Mindfulness Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays, zombie quests, special meeting hours, satellite events, and performances.
There is still time to get involved with OSFest 2023, come visit the grid at
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/Welcome/130/129/24
and check the website for all your FAQs!
https://www.opensimfest.com/
The event begins on Friday September 15.
We will have shopping hours, sales hours, parcel tour hours, Mindfulness Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays, zombie quests, special meeting hours, satellite events, and performances.
There is still time to get involved with OSFest 2023, come visit the grid at
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/Welcome/130/129/24
and check the website for all your FAQs!
https://www.opensimfest.com/
| | Copper: This URL gives me: Error: Forbidden Your client does not have permission to get URL / from this server. 2 years ago |
And this is what you can hear and see on Sunday September 10.
Funkeln - Be Amazed - 3DArtscapes
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Immersive%204/516/515/5017
8/31/23 @ 11SLT - Party DJ Marlon - Ride the Globes - Dance - Explore and stare in amazement.
It is almost Jazz & Blues Festival time! Here is the schedule for Saturday September 9.
Welcome to the enchanting Goliath Gardens, a realm where you can actually be a bug! As a bug you can experience the wonders of nature up close in this goliath-sized garden. We have bug Avatars! Ladybug, Beetle, Bee, and Praying Mantis!! Be careful in the garden there is a snake that might bite! three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Goliath Gardens Thank you Ferd Frederix!
UPDATE - GRID IS BACK UP AND RUNNING
For anyone that's new.. We have a free giveaway today with premium content.. Just look under the tent next to the police car by the dance floor.. Many cool things only to be gotten free today for attending! Thank you all for coming to our 5000th User party!!
▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ NEW RELEASE - PARTY ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂
C&C Worldwide Mall
Sunday / Sonntag 27.AUGUST 2023
starts ◕11:00 OS time / 20:00 Uhr europ.
▶▷▶ neue Veroeffentlichung / new Release PARTY
SUMMER FLOAT´s and Raft - ADULT POSED
und Überraschungen / and Suprises
TAXI : hg.osgrid.org:80:C&C Worldwide Mall
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C&C Worldwide Mall
Sunday / Sonntag 27.AUGUST 2023
starts ◕11:00 OS time / 20:00 Uhr europ.
▶▷▶ neue Veroeffentlichung / new Release PARTY
SUMMER FLOAT´s and Raft - ADULT POSED
und Überraschungen / and Suprises
TAXI : hg.osgrid.org:80:C&C Worldwide Mall
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC-MALL ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░
Konstantinopel
RRD Fashion Exclusives will close tomorrow Saturday August 26th to facilitate content move to a new workshop region. Once the content move is completed the workshop will be saved as the new RRD Fashion Exclusives Mall with content for Guys & Gals. The Gals will no have access to Athena Petite, Legacy & Legacy Perky. The new mall will also feature some new content when it's opened up once more so stay tuned for when the mall reopens in approximately 1 week.
The longest Track in OS, 10 Levels - 10 Theme Worlds
Bikes are available for purchase or copying at the Starting Point.
Entrance japangarten in the Japancube turn right after the first curve, but slowly, lol
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Bikerworld
Der längste Track in OS, 10 Levels – 10 Themewelten.
Bikes können am Startpunkt gekauft oder kopiert werden.
Eingang Japangarten im Japancube nach der ersten Kurve rechts abbiegen, aber langsam, lol
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Bikerworld
Bikes are available for purchase or copying at the Starting Point.
Entrance japangarten in the Japancube turn right after the first curve, but slowly, lol
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Bikerworld
Der längste Track in OS, 10 Levels – 10 Themewelten.
Bikes können am Startpunkt gekauft oder kopiert werden.
Eingang Japangarten im Japancube nach der ersten Kurve rechts abbiegen, aber langsam, lol
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Bikerworld
I am having a dreamgrid problem. When people do not agree to the T.O.S. , it kicks me, the grid owner, and not the person. wtc?
| | CyberGlo CyberStar: Let me be clear, I love dreamgrid. Fred is a genius. But I don't know how to get in touch with him, and this really is happening to me. It's very odd, but it is true. Also I have great respect for... 2 years ago |
Hey every check out the new hotel at Virtual Beach Resort. Rooftop swimming pool, saunas, 30+ guestrooms, restaurant and more. Coming soon 2 new stores will eventually be added inside the hotel.
Once again a fun creation that you can blame on my sweet tooth. The Ice Cream Sunday Pavilion! You may need some diabetic medicine just looking at it, it's a delicious little build that you can have a lot of fun with especially if you have a fantasy region. Blessings and much love, Lavia
Aqua lab
Happy Birthday Club Equinox and Happy Birthday Xaria.
DJ Golbez bring the tunes for this mid-August birthday bash, beginning at 3pm grid time.
www.equinoxgrid.com:8002:EQG Club Equinox
https://opensimworld.com/hop/87956
http://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/mid-a...
DJ Golbez bring the tunes for this mid-August birthday bash, beginning at 3pm grid time.
www.equinoxgrid.com:8002:EQG Club Equinox
https://opensimworld.com/hop/87956
http://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/mid-a...
| | Xaria Aubrey: hugs Ellen, hope you are well hun! 2 years ago |
Dj Flash had to cancel for RL .
see you Monday for Dj Alex 3-5 At the Barn
LBSA Event day and my moves are catching speed 😍 don't miss on the real fun!
| | Verna Avril: wwooott!! great photo Morning Glory 2 years ago |
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GypsyCamp/299/360/22
Hailing from Indonesia, the gorgeous and talented Putri Solo
has enchanted audiences in Second Life with her beautiful
renditions of Ballads, Pop, Rock, Disco, Jazz and Ballroom classics.
She sings popular covers by Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand and more...
but can custom create the perfect mix for your venue and audience.
Hailing from Indonesia, the gorgeous and talented Putri Solo
has enchanted audiences in Second Life with her beautiful
renditions of Ballads, Pop, Rock, Disco, Jazz and Ballroom classics.
She sings popular covers by Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand and more...
but can custom create the perfect mix for your venue and audience.
| | SheaButter: Believe me when I say, she can sing them all perfectly. 2 years ago |
Hello Shoppers!
It is the 1st of the month again and OS-Expo is back with another round of new items for you. Drop by and see what the stores have to offer...
hop://login.osgrid.org/Mistburry/83/191/24
It is the 1st of the month again and OS-Expo is back with another round of new items for you. Drop by and see what the stores have to offer...
hop://login.osgrid.org/Mistburry/83/191/24
Surf's Up! Phantom Rose Region Ocean has a beautiful natural beach with surf-able waves! You can use a windsurfer, several types of surf boards or a surf kayak. If you love the ocean, but want a more laid back experience... maybe a cocktail while getting your feet wet and listening to the seagulls over head is more your speed? Just stop by the Kahuna Tiki beach bar and chill out with soothing music. Surf Beach is just one of the many activities you can enjoy at the Phantom Rose Grid Region Ocean.
Today (25th) is the last day of July OS-Expo so if you haven't dropped by already, it's your last chance to find some great items before this round closes.
After a short break, OS-Expo will be open again from 1st August for another round of exciting new items. Don't miss!
hop://login.osgrid.org/Mistburry/83/191/24
After a short break, OS-Expo will be open again from 1st August for another round of exciting new items. Don't miss!
hop://login.osgrid.org/Mistburry/83/191/24
Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 2 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!
Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!
Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
| | NineZero: Miss Munk's set was fantastic. If you haven't experienced her mixes, ya gotta! 2 years ago |
Wohn Community Life OnelifeWohnen in einer netten Community.
Gemeinsam nicht einsam
Jeder User des Onelife Grids darf ein Haus KOSTENLOS (1000 Prims) haben.
Häuser müssen eingerichtet werden zum Leben
Rezz Gruppe und Hausvergabe bei Noah Melden
Gemeinsam nicht einsam
Jeder User des Onelife Grids darf ein Haus KOSTENLOS (1000 Prims) haben.
Häuser müssen eingerichtet werden zum Leben
Rezz Gruppe und Hausvergabe bei Noah Melden
| | MorningGlory: Nice houses. 2 years ago |
The beautiful Star Menna at the Beautiful Francos Place Happening now come over Formal required no drama no crazies no cover
Fantasy island
Introducing Tiki Cove - Free Adult Housing on Alternate Metaverse Grid
Private individual parcels.......Adults only......High Prim Count.....Mothly Renewals
Community Areas: Beaches, Club House, Dance Pavilion , Pools
Come join us at Alternate Metaverse Grid alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Website: https://alternatemetaverse.com
Private individual parcels.......Adults only......High Prim Count.....Mothly Renewals
Community Areas: Beaches, Club House, Dance Pavilion , Pools
Come join us at Alternate Metaverse Grid alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Website: https://alternatemetaverse.com
HG Jazz & Blues festival 2023 on September 9 and 10, sponsored by Masala Estates. With Charice, Poppy, Icky and Sum, the Clan's, Ruudvandersande, Rez Rezzal, Acidicloop and me.
42 Houses Free To LIfe
1000 Prims per House to Rezz
Its Free !!!
| | FallenAngel Absent: @Verena: Looks american. quadratisch, praktisch, gut :-) 2 years ago |
"Atlas", Insel in Dorenas World. Diese Sim im unseren Grid ist zwar noch nicht hier gelistet, wird sie aber noch. ist noch in Arbeit. Vorab ein Besuch in "Trollheim" welces sich auch auf der Sim befindet. :-)
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"Atlas", island in Dorena's World. This sim in our grid isn't listed here yet, but it will be. is still at work. First a visit to "Trollheim" which is also on the sim. :-)
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"Atlas", island in Dorena's World. This sim in our grid isn't listed here yet, but it will be. is still at work. First a visit to "Trollheim" which is also on the sim. :-)
Sailing with friends
today at 12 noon
sail, jetski, speedboat
we dont care....just bring some rum for us to steal!
Head to Friends Marina to start
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| | Nico Kalani yesterday So, folks who go off whenever babies are mentioned can just #1 off, because no one gives a #2 about your histrionics. I warn you. I have more jokes. |
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I loved this region and thought that it was better than London City in Second Life. Maybe Billy Arentire, and Torric Rodas should come over to OpenSim?
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