Announcement and Information: 4th Anniversary of Pangea Grid
Dear Pangea Grid & Opensim Friends,
We are excited to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Pangea Grid starting in October! Until the end of the year, you can expect many surprising events and interactive experiences that everyone can participate in. Our celebrations include extraordinary events and themed weeks that honor the diversity and unique charm of the sims that have emerged over the past four years.
Initial Event Announcements and Information:
October 6: Blues, Rock & Reggae Event at Bourbon Beach
Presented by Adriana Darkheart:
Live Music by Evan Williams: An unforgettable Pink Floyd concert.
Live Music by PutriSolo: Captivating Blues and Rock performance.
DJane Adriana Darkheart: After-show party with reggae rhythms.
October 11-13: Anniversary Weekend
October 11: Mega-Party in Cologne
DJ Marlon Wayne: Heating up the night with a fantastic music set. An unforgettable evening of music and dance, crowned by an incredible live act.
October 12: Pangea Rainbow Parade
Theme: "Diversity is our Joy: Respect Unites Us"
Participation: Every grid can participate, build colorful floats, or apply as a jury member to award the best creations. Prizes include small cash amounts.
Shows: Bink Draconia presents a men's ballet, and Lampithaler with a rainbow show to the music of Reyno Parx.
After-show Party: With top-class DJs.
Registration: Please register by September 15 at the latest. More information can be found in the Rainbow Parade Info Box Inworld.
October 13: Birthday Go-Kart Race
Participation: Each grid can send two drivers to the race. The track can be familiarized with during open training.
Event: After the award ceremony, there will be a concert by SarahMarie Phillis and a Go-Kart Race Party with DJ Marlon.
Information Evening: On August 9, Karsten Runningbear will host an information evening about the upcoming Go-Kart Race. The invitation and further details can be found Inworld in the Info Box: Pangea Go-Kart Race.
Further information and updates will also be published on our website, here on Facebook, and in Opensimworld. Our Pangea team is always available for questions.
We thank everyone who has made the Pangea Grid a lively and unique place: a place where art and culture flourish, where people laugh together and support each other, and where creativity is everywhere. Live concerts, impressive shows, colorful carnival celebrations, and inspiring art exhibitions enchant many people and have made numerous parties unforgettable.
Our special thanks go to all the artists, singers, performers, visitors, and builders who have brought the Pangea Grid to life. We also extend a big thank you to HG Safari, Thirza Ember, Mal Burns and his team for their reports and support. A special thanks also goes to Kitty Sarrasine, our server administrator and programmer, as well as our scripter Karsten Runningbear and everyone who is part of our wonderful Pangea Grid.
We look forward to celebrating with all of you!
Your Pangea Team

Ankündigung und Infos: 4. Geburtstag des Pangea Grids
Liebe Pangea Grid & Opensim Freunde,
Wir freuen uns, ab Oktober den 4. Geburtstag des Pangea Grids zu feiern! Bis zum Jahresende erwarten euch viele überraschende Events und interaktive Erlebnisse, an denen alle teilnehmen können. Unsere Feierlichkeiten umfassen außergewöhnliche Veranstaltungen und Themenwochen, die die Vielfalt und den einzigartigen Charme der Sims würdigen, die in den letzten vier Jahren entstanden sind.
Erste Eventankündigungen und Infos:
6. Oktober: Blues, Rock & Reggae Event an der Bourbon Beach
Adriana Darkheart präsentiert:
Livemusic Evan Williams: Ein unvergessliches Pink Floyd Konzert.
Livemusic PutriSolo: Mitreißende Blues- und Rock-Performance.
DJane Adriana Darkheart: Aftershowparty mit Reggae-Rhythmen.
11.-13. Oktober: Jubiläumswochenende
11. Oktober: Mega-Party in Köln
DJ Marlon Wayne: Heizt mit einem fantastischen Musik-Set ein. Ein unvergesslicher Abend voller Musik und Tanz, gekrönt von einem unglaublichen Live-Act.
12. Oktober: Pangea Regenbogenparade
Motto: "Vielfalt ist unsere Freude: Respekt verbindet uns"
Teilnahme: Jedes Grid kann teilnehmen, bunte Wagen bauen oder sich als Jurymitglied bewerben, um die besten Kreationen auszuzeichnen. Zu gewinnen gibt es u.a. kleine Geldbeträge.
Shows: Bink Draconia präsentiert ein Männerballet, und Lampithaler mit einer Regenbogenshow zur Musik von Reyno Parx.
Aftershow-Party: Mit erstklassigen DJs.
Anmeldung: Bitte meldet euch bis spätestens 15. September. Weitere Infos findet ihr in der Regenbogenparade-Infobox Inworld.
13. Oktober: Geburtstags-Go-Kart-Rennen
Teilnahme: Jedes Grid kann zwei Fahrer ins Rennen schicken. Die Strecke kann im freien Training kennengelernt werden.
Event: Nach der Siegerehrung gibt es ein Konzert von SarahMarie Phillis und eine Go-Kart-Race-Party mit DJ Marlon.
Infoabend: Am 9. August veranstaltet Karsten Runningbear einen Infoabend zum bevorstehenden Go-Kart-Rennen. Die Einladung und weitere Details findet ihr Inworld in der Infobox: Pangea Go-Kart-Rennen.
Weitere Informationen und Updates werden auch auf unserer Webseite, weiter hier auf Facebook und in Opensimworld veröffentlicht. Für Fragen steht euch unser Pangea Team jederzeit zur Verfügung.Wir danken allen, die das Pangea Grid zu einem lebendigen und einzigartigen Ort gemacht haben: Ein Ort, an dem Kunst und Kultur florieren, wo Menschen gemeinsam lachen und einander unterstützen, und wo Kreativität in jedem Winkel sprüht. Hier verzaubern uns Live-Konzerte, beeindruckende Showaufführungen, farbenfrohe Karnevalsfeiern und inspirierende Kunstausstellungen, die viele Menschen begeistern und zahlreiche Partys unvergesslich gemacht haben.
Unser besonderer Dank gilt allen Künstlern, Sängern, Performern, Besuchern und Erbauern, die das Pangea Grid mit Leben gefüllt haben. Ebenfalls geht ein großes Dankeschön an die HG Safari, an Thirza Ember, Mal Burns und sein Team für ihre Berichterstattungen und Unterstützung. Ein besonderer Dank geht auch an Kitty Sarrasine, unsere Serveradministratorin und Programmiererin , sowie an unseren Scripter Karsten Runningbear und alle, die Teil unseres wunderbaren Pangea Grids sind.
Wir freuen uns darauf, mit euch allen zu feiern!
Euer Pangea Team

I build this for a friend, a tree hut with a deck and a log bridge in between. It is not yet available at the mall but will be soon enough. It is small though the tree is big and the deck is a good size for dances and such. Access from the ground is via a teleporter. Once my friend gets their copy first, I will make it available to all at the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Sadly... It seems there's a loss of interest among the general population for all things metaverse... People are moving on to other games, or not playing games at all any more, and taking on additional real life work to offset the crazy inflation happening around the world... I've noticed huge down turns in the numbers of people getting into virtual worlds lately. Can't say I blame 'em... All the name calling, in fighting, back biting, hate spewing, trolling, and worse going around.
But it is what it is... What is it? You ask... Well, it's such a huge reduction in numbers that only a small percentage of "hard-core" virtual lifers remain... It's sad... It's unfortunate... We have seen many grids recently shutting their doors and I fear we will see many more admins clicking the red power off button in the future. Anyway to all those leaving, I bid you safe travels, and a happy life. Remember us few lone die-hard souls forever permafrosted into the fabric of the metaverse...

TWIZTID SIZTA'z SHIT SHOW KARAOKE

What: TWO IN A ROW Sunday's
Where: TWIZTID SIZTA'z SHIT SHOW KARAOKE, WICKED WAVES
When: Sunday's 4pm - 6pm SLT/PST

Come join us EVERY Sunday afternoon for some music and good times! Everyone can be a star at the shit show! Sing on the HOUSE KARAOKE STREAM or sing on voice in LOCAL. We also use a KARAOKE QUEUE BOARD for singers to sign up on so everyone knows who is next! Sing Two songs and pass the mic to the next person! Instructions & Stream Details are in the EASEL on the Stage!

Hope to see you there!
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Wicked Waves/564/540/26

Flores Sea: A Spectacular Adventure Awaits

Visiting Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00 PM to midnight (European Time)

Besuchszeiten:
Dienstags und donnerstags: 16:00 bis 24:00 Uhr (europäische Zeit)

Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Stark Islands at 11:AM
Come join me, request a few tunes and have some fun!
Time: 11:00am/1100hr Grid Time
Place: Stark Islands Dragon Rock
Dress: CASUAL/SWIMWEAR/NAKIE
MAP: hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Stark/324/468/47

TWIZTID SIZTA'z SHIT SHOW KARAOKE

What: TWO IN A ROW Sunday's
Where: TWIZTID SIZTA'z SHIT SHOW KARAOKE, WICKED WAVES
When: Sunday's 4pm - 6pm SLT/PST

Come join us EVERY Sunday afternoon for some music and good times! Everyone can be a star at the shit show! Sing on the HOUSE KARAOKE STREAM or sing on voice in LOCAL. We also use a KARAOKE QUEUE BOARD for singers to sign up on so everyone knows who is next! Sing Two songs and pass the mic to the next person! Instructions & Stream Details are in the EASEL on the Stage!

Hope to see you there!
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Wicked Waves/564/540/26

What will you create with your free sim and 10,000 prim?

The beauty of virtual worlds lies in their limitless potential for creativity and imagination.

In essence, virtual worlds empower you to transform your wildest dreams and ideas into tangible digital experiences. Whether you seek to inspire, entertain, educate, or simply explore, the virtual realm offers endless possibilities for creativity and self-expression.

We are looking for people who want to be creative while making friends-grid their main home and becoming a part of our Multi Cultural Community! Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details. https://friends-grid.com/

Parcel design by Zuzu Bahro

Einladung zum Infoabend für das große Pangea Go-Kart-Rennen am 13. Oktober

Liebe Go-Kart-Freunde,

wir laden euch herzlich zu einem Infoabend am 9. August in der Zeit zwischen 20:00 und 22:00 Uhr ein. Im Mittelpunkt dieses Abends steht die Planung und Organisation unseres bevorstehenden Geburtstags-Go-Kart-Rennens, das am 13. Oktober stattfinden wird.

Details zum Infoabend:

Datum: 9. August
Uhrzeit: 20:00 – 22:00 Uhr
Gastgeber: Karsten Runningbear
Karsten Runningbear hat die Scripte für das Event erstellt und wird euch mit wichtigen Informationen versorgen. Dies ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, um offene Fragen zu klären und mehr über das Rennen, die Rennstrecke und die Teilnahmebedingungen zu erfahren.

Warum ist eure Teilnahme am Infoabend wichtig?

Eure Teilnahme am Infoabend ist besonders wichtig, da wir dort alle Details für die Teilnahme besprechen werden, um sicherzustellen, dass ihr bestens vorbereitet seid. Auch die Teilnahmebedingungen werden für jeden Teilnehmer nachvollziehbar und gut verständlich erklärt. Hier sind einige der wichtigsten Punkte, die wir besprechen werden:

Teilnehmerzahl:
1. Jedes teilnehmende Grid hat die Möglichkeit, 2 Teilnehmer/innen für das Go-Kart-Rennen zu melden.
Anmeldeschluss: Der Anmeldeschluss für die Rennbeteiligung ist der 15. September 24:00 Uhr Gridzeit.

2.Startplätze: Die Startplätze für das Rennen werden durch ein Qualifying und Sprintrennen ermittelt. Je besser die Platzierung, desto größer die Chance auf den Sieg.

3. Renndauer: Die Anzahl der Runden beträgt 10 – etwa 18 Minuten.
Teilnehmerzahl pro Grid: 2 Fahrer aus jedem Grid.

4.Rennablauf: Sollten mehr als 5 Grids teilnehmen, wird es mehrere Rennen geben. Aus diesen Rennen ergeben sich dann durch die besten Zeiten die Fahrer, die in der letzten Runde um den Sieg fahren.

5.Trainingsmöglichkeiten: Das Trainingsgelände ist für alle bis zum 15.September (Anmeldschluß) geöffnet. Danach würden bis zum Event nur die gemeldeten Fahrer/innen tranieren.

Das Training auf der Rennstrecke hat bereits begonnen, und wir möchten sicherstellen, dass ihr das Beste aus dieser Vorbereitung herausholt.


Alles Weitere erfahrt ihr dann am Infoabend.

Wir freuen uns darauf, euch am Infoabend zu sehen und gemeinsam in die Vorbereitungen für ein unvergessliches Rennspektakel einzutauchen.

Mit sportlichen Grüßen,

Euer Pangea Go-Kart Team

hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GoKartBahn/127/202/22

I just finished this build and while it was intended to be a sort of a temple it ended up being something that can be used for anything. It could be an archive, a library, a temple, a synagogue, a church, a shop, a warehouse, the possibilities are endless. It's just across the river from Ezra's Antiques and Collectibles, it's free and full perm and waiting for you. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

I'll be performing LIVE at Black Sun today!
Come over to Kitely & join us for some fun!
WHEN: 3:00pm OST (opensim time)
WHERE: BLACK SUN
WHAT: LIVE SINGER
MAP: hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/SPACE%20FORCE/214/94/25

hey hey hey we have an awesome night ahead starting at 5 we have ouie with the most beautiful voice then at 6 we have aint who will make you swoon then at 7 we have evan who will rock your world!!!!!

WHAT? GAME DAY WOWW, now at the Eternity Night Club Coffee Shop EVERY Saturday 7am-10am Ost Grid Time, Parchessj, Greedy, Uno, Poker, Greedy, and more (Freeplay), Coffee, Donuts & Hot Coco, Join Us for Some Fun :)

Aviworlds is a shopping mall that has been in operation since 2021. That many residents have been updating, New Items, New Stores. I have noticed some new fall items as well!

My name is AVIWORLDS EVENTS2021 If you need help or even would like a free store please get in touch with me and thanks

This old farmhouse started with a door. I loved the door texture but noticed it had no knobs, so I crafted cut crystal door knobs. I was so pleased with the result that I built the house around the door. If you’re looking for a home to add to your farm, this might be perfect. The property also includes several outbuildings, a corral, a pumpkin patch, and a charming outhouse.

All the architecture was created for Land Of Xzar and is featured in my build. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. More are on the way!

Stepping on my soapbox for a moment: Spread love, not hate! Gossip is often made of half-truths or outright lies, and negativity doesn’t help our planet. We have a beautiful community—let’s support one another. We are all connected by our humanity. Love and compassion will help us find peace in our personal lives. Be good to each other. Hug your loved ones and hold them close. Appreciate your friendships, and always be honest and true. Integrity is everything.

What can you do with a 1 sim parcel?

In virtual worlds, the space you create and inhabit can become deeply personal and reflective of your imagination, preferences, and interests.

Ultimately, your virtual world is a reflection of you—your creativity, interests, and how you choose to interact with others in the digital realm. It’s a canvas where you can craft experiences that are uniquely yours, making the virtual world a deeply personal space indeed.

We are looking for people who want to be creative, and create their own special place in virtual worlds. I am not looking for free land collectors, but people who want to be part of a multi cultural community. Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details.

Photo and Clearwater parcel design by Pin Deluca

Invitation to the information evening for the big Pangea go-kart race on October 13th

Dear go-kart friends,

we cordially invite you to an information evening on August 9th between 11:00 am. and 1:00 p.m. (PDT) The focus of this evening is the planning and organization of our upcoming birthday go-kart race, which will take place on October 13th.

Details of the information evening:

Date: August 9th
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (PDT)
Host: Karsten Runningbear
Karsten Runningbear has created the scripts for the event and will provide you with important information. This is the perfect opportunity to clarify any open questions and find out more about the race, the race track and the conditions of participation.

Why is your participation in the information evening important?

Your participation in the information evening is particularly important because we will discuss all the details for participation there to ensure that you are well prepared. The conditions of participation are also explained in a way that is easy to understand for each participant. Here are some of the most important points that we will discuss:

Number of participants:

1. Each participating grid has the opportunity to register 2 participants for the go-kart race.

Registration deadline: The registration deadline for participation in the race is September 15th, midnight grid time.

2. Starting positions: The starting positions for the race are determined through a qualifying and sprint race. The better the placement, the greater the chance of winning.

3. Race duration: The number of laps is 10 - around 18 minutes.

Number of participants per grid: 2 drivers from each grid.

4. Race sequence: If more than 5 grids participate, there will be several races. From these races, the best times will then determine the drivers who will compete for victory in the last lap.

5. Training opportunities: The training area is open to everyone until September 15th (registration deadline). After that, only the registered drivers would train until the event.

Training on the race track has already started and we want to make sure that you get the most out of this preparation.

You will find out everything else at the information evening.

We look forward to seeing you at the information evening and to immersing ourselves together in the preparations for an unforgettable racing spectacle.

With best wishes,

Your Pangea Go-Kart Team
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GoKartBahn/127/202/22

Einladung zum freien Trainig auf der Go - Kart Bahn auf der Pangea Grid bis zum 15 September
Am 13 Oktober wird dort ein Rennen statt finden ....dazu wird es aber noch weitere Infos geben in kürze.

Invitation to free training on the go-kart track on the Pangea Grid until September 15th
There will be a race there on October 13th...but there will be more information about that shortly.

hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GoKartBahn/114/201/22

Happening Tonight!

Sunday, July 14 @ 4pm Grid Time!

FREE MOVIES!

Twister @ 4pm SLT
Guardians of the Galaxy @ 6pm SLT

Please be 10 minutes early to test your in-world media & make sure there are no issues.

You must be on time to watch the movie!
The player will not sync up with late arrivals (You will be watching the movie at a different time from the other people, you can hang out and chat with u until the second feature if you want to though).

Invite your friends! The more the merrier!
See you Sunday at the new OSWF Movie Dome!

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1009/983/24

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 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

Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-07-28 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Val's cock now with black list / white list.


hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1180/815/52
http://www.vallands.ca


If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.

Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Anlässlich des 17. Geburtstags von OS Grid gibt es auf unserer Gothic Nacht heute abend Masken für alle Besucher.
On the occasion of OS Grid's 17th birthday there will be masks for all visitors at our Gothic Night tonight.


Sunday / Sonntag 28 July 2024
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr

▶▷▶ At OS Grid Birthday SIM 1

Taxi: hop://login.osgrid.org/OSG17B1/134/395/24

░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Because a few people have requested copies of this Toltec Style Mall Shop that I built which is only 4 prims and all mesh, I have made it "buyable" for $0 or "copyable", either or. So if you like this shop structure you can get a copy of it. And while you're at the mall be sure to check out the many other builds that I've made from ancient to Medieval to Victorian to modern as well as other styles of shop buildings. If you like it and it's not buyable or copyable, just let me know and I'll see you get a copy. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Live from Rockin' The Blues! It's Saturday Night with DJ Kith! 7:30PM-9PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-07-27 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our Saturday Night Blues Party!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK OUR HOUSE with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

DJ Riker's Saturday Blues Showcase at Rockin' the Blues tonight at 6:00PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-07-27 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Calling all blues lovers! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at Rockin' the Blues! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

MAGABAGA BUMPER CARS available now at EUROPA! Come and have fun! The 1st to make 50 collisions is the winner!
To tap in the place, go to SIM EUROPA on INTERSIM AREA (Tp point), look for the big glassy Teleport board) and pick as destination EUROPA RACEWAY sim. Once there, take the bubble interphasic bubble and go to BUMPERCARS. Have fun!!

Burn out the day
Burn out the night
I can't see no reason to put up a fight
I'm living for givin' the devil his due
And I'm burnin', I'm burnin', I'm burnin' for you
I'm burnin', I'm burnin', I'm burnin' for you
-- Donald Roeser, R Meltzer

Do you want to feel the burn?

We are sad to announce The Roleplay Grid is shutting down as of August 5th, and at this time we do not anticipate a return.

The E Grid will remain running and is stable and very much still alive!

For us it was a situation of changed circumstances and cost of running TRG.

The E Grid is a grid running on our own 64 Gig Server, and so the cost is still not an issue.

Tenants on Paradise have been messaged, but if you did not receive, you have till August 5th to find a new home. We are sorry for this, and have tried to give some notice instead of just suddenly being gone ...

GRID IS BACK ONLINE!!!

Hey everyone, by the grace of god i was able to fix all the ini files that broke and get the grid back online. we will eventually roll back as the current version cant create new regions. but for now all is back up and working.

◂◄◀ WORLD PEACE EVENT ▶►▸
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴2:00PM (1400hrs) ∵∴ ❈ ROGUE GALAXY
» Шhere: ✫ Lothlorian - World Peace Park ✫
◂◄◀ MAP ▶►▸artdestiny.de:8002:Lothlorian

Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

DJ Alex comes on fire, guys at 3 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. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon

Our Create A Scene Garden Center and our Holidays & Seasons Department are beside each other and we're beside ourselves with excitement as they are growing which allows us to provide you with beautiful plant, flower and tree arrangements and decorations of all kinds for your home, lawn and country side as you landscape your region. Stop in and check it out and we look forward to your visit! Blessings and much love, Lavia.