THE JOYS OF DREAMGRID. DreamGrid is a software by Fred Beckheusen that makes it super easy to set up your own grid on windows. Having your own grid means that you can back up your lands at a whim, or on a schedule you set. You also have the power to back up your own inventory. Why is this important? When a grid is down for maintenance you are at the mercy of other people relying on their timeline to get the grid back up and running. Having your own grid also lets you control your own npc's, and gives you vast amounts of power that you don't have if someone else is in charge. If you have a problem with a person you can block their entire grid, or just that person if you don't like them. You can create and control tides, and automate birds flying in the air. Another super cool feature dreamgrid has, is that it lets you just start up the regions people are in, or going to. This means you can have 500 different lands, but if only 10 people are on your grid, then only up to 10 would be active. So basically as people teleport around your 500 lands, only the lands they teleport to instantly load for them to enjoy. This gives you a vast amount of options. DreamGrid even comes with hundreds of ready-made lands you can click and install and instantly enjoy. It also means that you can run hundreds of regions on a small not very powerful computer at your home, as only the active regions people teleport to will be running.
DreamGrid has so many many options and features, to many to mention... That you don't have access to or even dream about if you are a member of someone elses grid. It's easy to run. Now of course there will be some people who have difficulty starting a program or are just technically dumb who will complain about dreamgrid, but these people really shouldn't be allowed near a computer in the first place. DreamGrid is dead simple to operate and has features such as auto restart a crashed region, auto restart all regions at a certain time similiar to secondLife's rolling restarts, and of course the ability to backup all your hard work and your precious inventory at a moments notice. Put it on an external drive and you will never again lose all your data. So give DreamGrid a try! It really is a work of art that deserves praise and recognition.

Here's the calendar of events for Saturday, the second day of OSFest, with a ton of great talent lined up for another day of partying plus our first satellite event!

On the calendar starting at 11 am pst is our first satellite event on another grid - this time at Utopia Skye Grid. The Golden Touch Theater will be performing a show celebrating 10 years of GT. The Golden Touch Theater has performed virtual dance and theatrical productions spanning many genres and styles. This show celebrates a history of those productions vibrant with colors, styles, music, and joy. Do join us and suspend time to be transported into the whimsical and artistic minds of those in the Golden Touch Theater group.

Please Note: This is a satellite event for OSFest and will be held on Utopia Skye Grid directly on The Golden Skye region, which is closed to the hyper grid, so you'll need to make an avatar to see the show, but we have starter avatars set up & ready to go (including a fully set up Dinkie starter avatar & a setup Ruth mesh avatar), and account creation is easy. Go here to get started: https://utopiaskyegrid.com/

MAGICAL JELLY FISH (*) on mesh for your underwater regions or even parties with blinking lights and rotation (**) Available for FREE and FULL PERM at BOX 04 (XMAS AREA). Enjoy :)
(*) Jelly fish looks different than the one exposed here -as its trully difficult to make a decent an alpha pic with almost transparent objects....
(**) Available also model without rotation and particles, if needed.

DJ Macy's Rockin' The Blues Beach Party at Pontchartrain Beach! 6:00PM!
Region: Pontchartrain Beach in Wyldwood Bayou Grid
Event begins: 6:00PM Grid Time
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Macy opens our September BEACH PARTY WEEKEND with her blues party at Pontchartrain Beach on Wyldwood Bayou Grid!! Let's end this summer with a blast! Macy is one high energy DJ and brings you happy, upbeat blues that will make your Friday night Rock! Break out your bikinis and trunks or come as you are! We've got the drinks and hot dogs ready!! This is a fun party you sure don't want to miss!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach

LIVE NOW FOLKS!
Heyyyyyy you guysssssss! I'm performing at OpenSim Fest today!
Come join me! Song List 750+ Songs! I'll be singing some
Blues & Jazz & Taking your requests!
❈ ════ ❈ LIVE at 4:pm OST/7:pm EST
❈ ════ ❈ STAGE 2 - OPENSIM FEST
❈ ════ ❈ RIDE: hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/Event1/2/10/22

Hey Everyone! Wolf Grid Prouding Presents
RICE TYLER LIVE!
Rice Tyler brings an experience of a "real life´s" rock concert. Tyler performs a variety of genres from 80´s, 90´s or even 2000´s, like pop, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and love metal with the best rock ballads. Despite not being your specialty, it is possible to play some brazilian songs too.
❈ ════ ❈ LIVE at 12:PM
❈ ════ ❈ WOLF PACK CLUB
❈ ════ ❈ RIDE: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Wolf Pack

Hey Everyone! Wolf Grid Prouding Presents
KATIA PORTUGAL LIVE!
Katia has been doing Internet performances for over 15years. Her wide range of styles coupled with an upbeat stage presence and her infectious laugh has drawn a large fan-base.
❈ ════ ❈ LIVE at 11:AM
❈ ════ ❈ WOLF PACK CLUB
❈ ════ ❈ RIDE: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Wolf Pack

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/

Due to tech issues, DJ Alex comes on fire at the Piazza tonight guys at 4 pm grid time! with the hottest tunes for everyone to set the mood. Yes! because it's always time to party. What's the reason for it? Well... we are PARTY PEOPLE!
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.

DJ Angelic Tonight 12 to 14 SLT at Mistrals Deck Caribou - Pop Songs

Adult Playground - Friendly, Beautiful, Exciting. Free Homes, Islands, Hideaway, Soft Love, BDSM. LGBTQ+.

As 18+ you are safe here. You can be very free.

Kids, please grow to 18+. Not just size, it is the impression. Ask Jeanne...

hg.caribougrid.com:16002:Caribou

All are equal and welcome. No vip groups needed.

Come explore. New things every day.

Make a Caribou Grid Avatar? http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002

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

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU THIS EVENING AT 1.30 PM S.L.T. (10.30 PM ITALIAN TIME) FOR A GREAT EVENING OF MUSIC WITH OUR DJ TOMBEUR.....
VI ASPETTIAMO QUESTA SERA ALLE ORE 13.30 S.L.T. (ORE 22.30 ORE ITALIANE) PER UNA GRANDE SERATA IN MUSICA CON IL NOSTRO DJ TOMBEUR.....
TE ESPERAMOS ESTA TARDE A LAS 13.30 S.L.T. (22.30 HORA ITALIANA) PARA UNA GRAN NOCHE DE MÚSICA CON NUESTRO DJ TOMBEUR.....

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

Our newest creation on the grid, the Pineview Townhouse. It has a garage, kitchen, living room on the first floor and Den/Study, bedroom and bathroom on the 2nd floor and a deck on the 2nd floor as well, bay door and window entrance with the same on the 2nd floor. The windows are 3/D not flat texture and there is a lot of nice detail and all only 147 Li. It is full perm copy, modify, transfer though the mesh may make modifying, other than texture, a bit difficult. It is free and waiting to grace your region as a beautiful manor or townhouse. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

♬
Ⓩ░░░ ( ¯:¯)░乙ƠƦЄЄ░JUPƖƬЄƦ
Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Gentle Fire
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
New location:
♥Map:
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Riderwood/128/128/22

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? 😤

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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? 😤

DJ Maldrul's "The B-Side" at Hot Daddy's!! Tonight at 6:00PM!!
Region: Hot Daddys on Wyldwood Bayou Grid
Event begins: 6:00PM Grid Time
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Maldrul is taking the stage at Hot Daddy's tonight! He's gonna spin what he calls "The B Side"--tunes that were recorded on the "B" side of single records and went on to become an unexpected hit. You know the ones...songs like "Into the Groove"--Madonna, "Hound Dog"--Elvis Presley, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"--Beyonce. DJ Mal has his playlist queued up and ready to Rock N Roll, so come on down to The Dance Dock and get this party started!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys