🌙 Moonlight Stage • @ AMV Main Land Point

Tonight at 2 AM Grid Time

DJ Yana brings a glowing fusion of 70’s and 80’s classics, a deep‑cut mix built for late‑night wanderers, dancers, and anyone who needs a little warmth under the virtual moon.

✨ Where: Moonlight Stage, Alternate MetaVerse Grid
✨ When: 2 AM Grid Time
✨ Vibe: Retro grooves, soft neon, and a dance floor that feels like home

Step into the light, let the music take over, and join us for a timeless ride through the decades.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

I have a project coming out for public beta test soon and I thought that now would probably be a good time to share 10 RULES of TECH SUPPORT!

MY PERSONAL TECH SUPPORT RULES ANYWAY.

(Please Read Before Speaking)

Rule one: the computer did exactly what you told it to do, not what you meant. It is not psychic. It is not creative. It is aggressively literal and has no emotional attachments to you..

Rule two: the documentation exists for a reason. Skipping it and asking for help is like ignoring the map, driving into a lake, and calling to complain about the water.

Rule three: “It doesn’t work” is not useful information. That is a feeling. Feelings are valid. They are not diagnostic.

Rule four: when I am explaining something, this is not a discussion. This is the part where you stop talking and listen. Questions are welcome after the explanation, not during the sentence you interrupted.

Rule five: something changed. It always does. The system did not wake up this morning and choose chaos. You, time, or physics touched it. Figure out which.

Rule six: support cannot fix what you refuse to describe. If you changed something “small” and didn’t mention it, congratulations—you have just doubled the troubleshooting time.

Rule seven: urgency does not make you right. Saying “this is critical” does not rewrite reality; it just raises everyone’s blood pressure.

Rule eight: software does not include common sense. That must be provided by the user. If a warning says “don’t do this” and you do it anyway, the outcome is not mysterious.

Rule nine: if you ignore instructions, you own the result. This is not punishment. This is cause and effect.

Rule ten: If the source code tells you not to do something, there is a valid reason. Disobey at your own peril.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Please RTFM again.

DJane Dragon at the Coffin Club
8 to 10 AM Gridtime (AMV) TODAY (17-19 UHR MEZ)
playing you industrial and EBM.

The Coffin Club is a gothic club in a church surrounded by a cemetry, furnished with coffins, music is gothic, rock, metal, EBM and Industrial.

Take your friends and come over.
Waiting for you
Dragon

Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/87/170/22
Join us on AMV: https://alternatemetaverse.com/

Hi everyone,

Great workshop today at Cool School! We were so glad to see those “aha!” moments happening throughout the session. We missed a few of our regulars who couldn’t make it, whether feeling under the weather or helping out family members, but no worries!

We’ve put together a two-part video recap that walks through exactly what we covered today. It’s always great to join a workshop live, but these videos are a perfect way to catch up (and you don’t even have to take notes!).

Thanks again for your participation and enthusiasm. We really appreciate it!

Part 1 - 15 minutes https://youtu.be/5MUkXm1NDsg?si=NoR3yWGw9WOsMvdK
Part 2 - 15 minutes https://youtu.be/_KWoGDkwitw?si=9Rl4kV17BkKA2Kqz

Freitag 23.1.2026
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

What Jazz?

Ende ca. 22:00 Uhr.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Friday 23.1.2026
Rock House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 PM

What Jazz?

Ends around 10:00 PM.
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

****** HEADS UP NOTICE FOR THIS SATURDAY ******

A Scottish Tradition on the Seven Seas

Everyone is warmly invited to celebrate Burns Night aboard the Aurora II Cruise Ship, as Clan Escotia proudly presents Robbie Burns Night.

Enjoy a traditional Burns Supper, honoring the life and poetry of Scotland’s beloved poet Robert Burns, surrounded by authentic Scottish atmosphere.

What to Expect:

Traditional spirits

Live entertainment

A full Burns Night dinner

Alternatives to traditional Scottish haggis for the faint of heart

Location: Aurora II – Celebration Hall, SevenSeas
Date: January 24th
Time: From 10:00 AM (Grid Time)

Come celebrate poetry, heritage, and community on the open seas — everyone is welcome!

🔥 MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW – THURSDAY-22 JANUARY ’26

🔥 BANANA STAGE
• AMV GRID • 6 AM GRID TIME

Wake up the grid with noise, nostalgia, and zero apologies.

At 6 AM sharp, DJ Yana Dakota storms the Banana Stage with a playlist that refuses to behave, oldies that punch, classics that bite, and a final half hour that kicks the morning door wide open.
This isn’t your grandma’s breakfast music.
This is coffee with attitude, sunshine with swagger, and a soundtrack that refuses to let you start the day half‑asleep.

If you want safe and quiet, stay in bed.
If you want energy, rebellion, and a blast of pure retro power, get your pixels to the Banana Stage.

🍌 AMV Grid – Main Landing Point → Banana Stage
⏰ 6 AM Grid Time
🌐 HG: amvgrid.com:8002

Wake up loud.
Wake up proud.
Wake up with DJ Yana Dakota.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

We have carried out a complete redesign of LBSA.
The former structure has been entirely reimagined to better reflect today’s virtual world experience.

The sim is now more open, more spacious, and more welcoming, with areas designed to encourage interaction and connection. Special attention has been given to flow, visual comfort, and overall atmosphere, creating a pleasant place where visitors truly want to stay and spend time.

A new dedicated area now allows visitors to dance, have fun, and share more festive moments, further strengthening the social and lively spirit of LBSA.

This transformation marks a new chapter:
LBSA has become a modern, friendly space adapted to today’s uses, where conviviality and the pleasure of being together take center stage.

So, are you curious to discover the new LBSA?
Or perhaps you simply feel like coming by to chat and share a moment?

Whether to explore, connect, or just enjoy a good time, the doors are open.
Feel free to join us anytime.

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80//134/121/22

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 +full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

A big thank you to Arponera for joining our testing team! 💪 There's still a lot to do before the public launch on April 1st, but every day, our team is working hard and the progress is impressive! 🚀

Yes, our project is inspired by Bloodline on Second Life, but it is by no means an exact copy! It's a free adaptation, with many differences. It won’t be a replica, but a whole new and unique experience, promising hours of fun for everyone joining the BloodMoon Role Play adventure! 🌑✨

Check out the profile of our new tester here: https://bloodmoonpack.com/pages/player.php?id=152

Official BloodMoon website: https://bloodmoonpack.com/

2PM Khiron Ametza - Dedicated to music at a very young age, Khiron has spent most of her life singing in bands, and as a backing vocalist in her country, Brazil, as well as having a professional lead singing career in Japan where she performed for 6 seasons in the 90s. The voice of this incredible "Mezzo-Soprano" with a real wide range, will blow your ears, as this little lady really impresses her audience.

Please join us at Caraquet!

hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Caraquet/580/647/26

Rückkehr der Rock-Giganten: Die Hollywood Vampires touren 2026 durch Deutschland

Die Gerüchteküche brodelte schon länger, doch nun herrscht Gewissheit für alle Fans des gepflegten Hardrocks: Die wohl prominenteste "Coverband" der Welt gibt sich im Spätsommer 2026 wieder die Ehre auf deutschen Bühnen. Die Supergroup, bestehend aus den Rock-Ikonen Alice Cooper und Joe Perry sowie dem Hollywood-Star Johnny Depp, wird im Rahmen ihrer kommenden Europa-Tournee auch drei exklusive Arena-Shows in Deutschland absolvieren.

Den kompletten Überblick von Franz Lemmler gibt es jetzt auf Xenopolias.de > https://wp.me/pfapSM-233

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

City in the sky... with the Lunaria Ballroom and many many houses... we could welcome some residents to live in those houses... send a message to Aphra if you are interested.... thinking of making small parcels around the houses... the region is still under construction and closed for public... if you want access send a message....

Una nuova simulazione molte sirene un ambiente sommerso stupendo un mondo e una simulazione tutta da scoprire, avatar a tema unici realizzati da Valeria, Seguite il percorso è una sorpresa dopo l' altra con tantissimi omaggi come sempre gli avatar sono a richiesta :) la nuova simulazione si chiama
Valeria Oasi3 "Il Faro"

Liebe Clubtänzer und Musikzuhörer,
eine Woche geht ja sooooo schnell herum - morgen ist schon wieder Dienstag. Also gibts am 13. Januar ab 20:00 wieder Musik aus Rubeus' Musikalischer Rumpelkiste. Wieder "bunte Tüte" mit Dreierhäppchen und Vormusikversucherle ab 19:30.
Wir wünschen Euch wieder "Guten Appetit" beim Zuhören und freuen uns auf Euch alle.
Dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Dear club dancers and music lovers,
a week goes by sooooo fast – tomorrow is already Tuesday again! So, on January 13th, starting at 8:00 PM, there will be more music from Rubeus' Musical Treasure Trove. Another "mixed bag" of three tracks and a preview of some music starting at 7:30 PM.

We wish you "bon appétit" while listening and look forward to seeing you all.
Dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

More and more of you are using OSSN, the social network designed specifically for OpenSim users. OSSN is free, ad-free, and will always remain so.
Network owner: create your group on OSSN and share your news, events, etc.

Tired of advertising, surveillance, algorithms, and the control of web giants?
OSSN (Open Source Social Network) is a free, simple, ad-free space that respects your privacy and is 100% independent.

No tracking, no profiling, no resale of your data.
💬 You're among friends, in a friendly and human setting.
It's a platform hosted independently for our community, without outside interference.

Join us, let's build together a social space that truly reflects us.
It's our network, our space, our freedom.

We are waiting for you!!

https://ossn.duckdns.org/

Grand opening at Fort Sand!
The museum and studio are now open.
Most items are available for purchase as reproductions.
We wish all visitors, near and far, a wonderful time exploring
and traveling back in time.

Get into the stagecoach !
http://moonrose-grid.de:8002:Yggdrasil

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 10.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
DJ HOTTIE Stylish

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Girls Power on Tour
Vergiss Klischees. Vergiss Zurückhaltung. Wir feiern die weibliche Energie in ihrer intensivsten Form: Düster. Dominant. Unaufhaltsam.
Forget clichés. Forget restraint. We celebrate feminine energy in its most intense form: dark. Dominant. Unstoppable.
09.01.2026
20.00 Uhr/11Slt
roxane-online.de:8002:Roxys Dark Club

✨ GRAND OPENING PARTY ✨
Tonight at 12:00 AM SLT, 9pm Spanish time Mall Anunnaki will be filled with style, mystery, and elegance.

We invite you to celebrate the opening of TENEBRA DESIGN 🖤 and ELEGAN-T ✨
Two new stores arriving to set trends with unique, sophisticated designs full of personality.

📍Mall Anunnaki : hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20...
🕘 Today – 12 am SLT
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✨ GRAN FIESTA DE INAUGURACIÓN ✨
Esta noche a las 12AM SLT PM, 21h hora Española el Mall Anunnaki se llena de estilo, misterio y elegancia.

Te invitamos a celebrar la apertura de TENEBRA DESIGN 🖤 y ELEGAN-T ✨
Dos nuevas tiendas que llegan para marcar tendencia con diseños únicos, sofisticados y llenos de personalidad.

📍 Mall Anunnaki: hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Anunnaki%20World%20...
🕘 Hoy – 12 am SLT

Tenebra Design & Elegan-T

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

✨🧹 Epiphany Night – It's starting soon! 🧹✨

The magic of Epiphany is about to begin ✨
We'll be waiting for you in half an hour for a special evening of music, fun, and a festive atmosphere.

📍 Event on the Astralia Grid
🏝 Sim: hop://astralia.eu:8002/IsolaBella/97/94/22
🎶 Epiphany-themed night
🎉 Party, music, and the joy of being together

Alexsandra Benelli and DJ Max will be with you throughout the evening 🎧✨

Don't miss out... the Epiphany is already in flight 🧹🌙

hop://astralia.eu:8002/IsolaBella/97/94/22

🌐✨ Discover Your Personal Profile Panel in GBG Metaverse! ✨🌐
Every member of GBG METAVERSE gets access to a powerful, beautifully designed Profile Panel — your own personal control center inside the grid.
It’s simple, clean, and packed with everything you need to manage your virtual life with ease.

Here’s what you’ll find inside your profile:

👤 My Account
A warm welcome to every resident, showing your basic account details:

Username

Email

Account creation date

Partner status

Password protection
Everything organized, clear, and easy to access.

🔧 Advanced Information
For users who love the technical side:

UUID

User Level

Flags & Permissions

Account Title

Active status

Balance (GB$)
Your identity and system data, all in one place.

🟢 Online Friends
See who’s online and ready to explore with you.
If no one is online, the panel lets you know instantly.

🌍 In‑World Profile
Your full in‑world identity:

Avatar name

UUID

Creation date

Home Region

Online/Offline status

Profile description
Everything that defines your presence inside the GBG world.

💬 Offline Messages (IMs)
Never miss a message again.
Your panel shows all your offline IMs, senders, dates, and actions — even when you’re not logged in.

👥 My Groups
A full list of the groups you belong to.
If you’re not in any groups yet, the panel gently lets you know.

🏙 My Regions
Manage your regions, check ownership, and access tools directly from your profile.

💳 My Transactions
Track your GB$ activity with clarity and transparency.

💞 Partner System
Connect with your partner inside the grid — a sweet touch for residents who want to link their accounts.

🛒 Marketplace
Browse, shop, and enjoy the GBG marketplace directly from your profile.

🧭 Destination Guide
Discover new places, explore regions, and teleport instantly.

💰 Buy G$
Top up your virtual currency safely and easily.

📻 Radio
Enjoy GBG Radio while exploring the world — music that follows you everywhere.

🧍‍♀️ Starter Avatar
Choose your starter look or update your appearance anytime.

🎉 Events
Stay updated with all GBG events, parties, and community activities.

💜 GBG METAVERSE — Your World, Your Identity, Your Adventure
Everything you need is right inside your profile.
Simple. Beautiful. Powerful.
Welcome to the next generation of metaverse experience.

GBG‑WORLD — where your digital life truly begins. ✨🌐💜

http://gbg-world.com/

Sunlight-Streaming

1 year = 10 EUR (2 months free)

Get a real pro Shoutcast stream for a fraction of Second Life prices.

What you get:

320 kbps premium audio

100 listener capacity

Ultra-stable hosting

Optimized worldwide

One payment, one stream, no monthly fees

Stronger, cleaner, and more reliable than any SL stream.
Your events finally sound like a real club.

https://sunlight-region.com/streaming
https://sunlight-region.com/streaming/radio.php

🎰 Viva Las Vegas – Partynacht! 🎲
Mach dich bereit für eine glitzernde Online-Nacht voller Spaß und guter Musik!
DJ Kai und Plattenschubse Marina bringen den perfekten Vegas-Sound,
dazu gibt's ein kleines, feines Showprogramm als Überraschung.
Sei dabei und lass die Lichter von Las Vegas für einen Abend bei uns aufleuchten!

3 PM to 5 PM grid time - Friday 9th January @ Abyss Club DJ Diamondz from Downunder ! On Pangea-Grid. A different club to enjoy good music while having fun :)
"Hailing from Australia, DJ Diamondz has been spinning tracks for over 5 years. She has performed at clubs in SL and on different grids in OS. She is a passionate music lover who brings the beats to every event!" This will be held at my partners Eden Sim .. in Pangea.
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Eden/436/412/26
Another exciting night with DJ Diamondz at Abyss .. All welcome.

EURODANCE HUB: Echt. Laut. Pur.

Wir brauchen keine Fake-Avatare und keine KI-Werbung, die mehr verspricht, als sie hält. Bei uns zählt das Echte. Unser Ziel? Spaß haben, den Hate der anderen an uns abperlen lassen und konsequent unser Ding durchziehen.

Auf geht’s – Spaß ist die Devise!

ab 20 Uhr 11 SLT

Tin Machine

Ende der 1980er Jahre befand sich David Bowie an einem künstlerischen Wendepunkt.
Nach dem massiven kommerziellen Erfolg von „Let’s Dance“ und den eher zwiespältig aufgenommenen Nachfolgealben verspürte er den Drang,
die glitzernde Welt des Pop hinter sich zu lassen.
Er suchte nach einer Möglichkeit, sich wieder als Teil eines Kollektivs zu fühlen,
anstatt als einsame Ikone im Rampenlicht zu stehen. ...

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://wp.me/pfapSM-1ZQ

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

🌟 NEW YEAR’S DAY FUNK EXPLOSION with DJ YANA! 🌟
LIVE at the AMV Grid – Main Landing Point
January 1st – Kicking off at 6 AM Gridtime
🎶 Wake up the Grid. Shake up the year.

DJ YANA is opening 2026 with a full‑power, soul‑funk‑infused Morning Breakfast Show that will blast the sleep out of your pixels and launch the new year with groove, grit, and glorious attitude.

✨ Expect:
- Funk so juicy it rewires your avatar’s hips
- Soul classics dipped in Yana‑style spice
- New Year’s energy that hits like sunrise over Playa Blanca
- A dancefloor vibe at the Main Landing Point that says:

“This year, we rise dancing.”

🔥 Start 2026 the only right way — with rhythm, rebellion, and DJ YANA behind the decks.
Bring your friends, your sparkle, your resolutions, or your refusal to make any.
Just be there.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Golden Dreams & Glittering Songs, Evanea Fae sings live tonight at 6:00pm at the Golden Ballroom!
Mermaid's Cove
6:00pm SLT
Added by: Jojo and Harmony

(Please set your world to Midnight when you land so you don't miss out on the......you know...FIREWORKS!! LOL! Then once you are inside the ballroom, change to Daytime so you can be seen all glittery and stuff! LOL! Huggggs!)

New Year’s Eve at the Golden Ballroom at Mermaid’s Cove Featuring the radiant Evanea Fae — singing live at 6:00pm!
Country • Pop • Rock • Jazz • Blues • Indie • Showtunes! Come twirl into 2026 with joy, elegance, and the golden voice of Evanea Fae. Surprises, merriment, and magic await! Fun is mandatory, Magic is guaranteed! Dress to dazzle — it’s a night of sparkle and celebration!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove
Take the purple and black TP when you land and be sure to pick up your New Year's hats, tiaras and champagne when you get to the ballroom! I hope you enjoy Eva and your New Year's Eve! Thank you for sharing it with us!!

NO CHILDREN NO NUDITY PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

Bonne année à tous 🎉 Que 2026 vous apporte joie, créativité et belles rencontres. Un nouvel endroit se prépare dans l’ombre… il arrivera au bon moment. Merci pour votre patience et votre soutien.

Happy New Year everyone 🎉 May 2026 bring you joy, creativity, and wonderful connections. A new place is taking shape in the shadows… it will arrive at the right moment. Thank you for your patience and support.

🎄 Derniers jours ! 🎁
Il ne vous reste plus que jusqu’au 10 janvier pour récupérer les cadeaux du Calendrier de l’Avent devant la boutique Dekalion 🎅✨
La région fermera ensuite jusqu’au prochain Noël, alors profitez-en tant qu’elle est encore ouverte ❄️✨
📍 HyperGrid : bloodmoonpack.com:8002:Marché de Noël
📍 OpensimWorld : https://opensimworld.com/hop/87499


🎄 Last days! 🎁
You only have until January 10th to collect the gifts from the Advent Calendar in front of the Dekalion shop 🎅✨
The region will then close until next Christmas, so enjoy it while it’s still open ❄️✨
📍 HyperGrid: bloodmoonpack.com:8002:Marché de Noël
📍 OpensimWorld: https://opensimworld.com/hop/87499

What a year 2025 has been in Kitely!
We crammed twelve months into 11 minutes and 18 seconds, enjoy!

Huge shoutout to the Kitely community: your hard work and creativity turn ideas into reality. The future belongs to what we do, not what we daydream about doing. Action is the foundational key to all success, and you guys are all action!

To our friends across the Hypergrid who come and celebrate with us, and make the party bigger and better year-round , you’re absolute Rock Stars.

Extra thanks to Thirza Ember and The Hypergrid Safari for shining a light on our projects and helping us share them with the wider OpenSim Community. You are the best!

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year ahead.
Let’s make 2026 unforgettable!

VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/tXutvVfY9ZE?si=MIQxNfkpxU53vEWH

🔥 DJ YANA — LIVE POWER TRANCE SET 🔥

Tonight from 2 AM to 4 AM Grid Time
Alternate Metaverse Grid — Main Landing Point:
The Moonlight Stage

Get ready for a high‑voltage journey through the best of Power Trance with DJ Yana behind the decks.

Expect explosive energy, deep kicks, and soaring melodies featuring the sounds of Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Tiësto, and more.

Step onto the Moonlight Stage and let the night take over.
This is not just a set, it’s a ritual of pure adrenaline.
Be there. Feel it. Live it.

DJ YANA, Keeper of the Night Flame

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Gridtalkparty
Liebe Musikzuhörer und Clubtänzer,

der letzte Dienstag im Jahr 2025 naht - und ab 20:00 Uhr steht wieder die Musikalische Rumpelkiste da und wartet aufs Auspacken. (Vormusiken ab 19:30) Lasst sie nicht lange warten und kommet zuhauf - wir freuen uns drauf.
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Gridtalk Party
Dear music lovers and club dancers,
the last Tuesday of 2025 is approaching – and starting at 8:00 PM, the musical rummage sale will be back, ready to unpack. (Pre-show starts at 7:30 PM) Don't keep it waiting and come in droves – we're looking forward to it!
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk