Getting into the Holiday spirit, I've always loved the scenes with Christmas Angels especially the beautiful Victorian figurines, so I made these for you to enjoy and use for your own Christmas Decorations! They are found in the Holidays & Seasons section of our mall. They are free and full perm so enjoy! Blessings and much love, Lavia

A nice Christmas poinsettia planter and a Christmas Cactus planter to decorate your region for the winter holidays. You can find them in the Garden Center building to the right of the steps inside. They are full perm and free and made by yours truly. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Another new item here in the Holidays & Seasons section of Masala Al Kohav Mall. These charming silver bells that can be used to decorate doorways, fence posts, porch posts, or just about anywhere that suits your fancy because they are full perm and free and they are musical playing that sweet Christmas song, of course, Silver Bells. Blessings and much love, Lavia. PS they are musical and play the Christmas song "Silver Bells".

Synthetic Dreams is a Art Pavilion for The Wrong Biennale. If you're interested in AI and how it can enhance virtual World art, come take a look.
Opening Day Party - Today - Saturday November 8th 2025 @Noon GridTime at the Kitely Exppo Center!
grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Expo Center/116/95/23
https://www.syntheticdreams.info/

The Grand Opening celebration of the Synthetic Dreams inworld pavilion, part of the larger Wrong Biennale global digital art exhibition, is happening tomorrow, Saturday, 8th of November 2025, at 12 pm grid time at the Kitely Expo Center.

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Expo Center/116/95/23

The Grand Opening celebration of the Synthetic Dreams inworld pavilion, part of the larger Wrong Biennale global digital art exhibition, is happening tomorrow, Saturday, 8th of November 2025, at 12 pm grid time at the Kitely Expo Center.

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Expo Center/116/95/23

Lots of new Christmas stuff in our Holidays & Seasons section at Masala Al Kohav Mall. Stop by and check it out, it's all free and full perm just for you. New Christmas Ornament planters to put your favorite plants in or even use them for a base for your Christmas tree. There are wreaths, and ornaments, puppies and kittens and candles all for the taking. Pop in and check out our Holidays & Season's department. In our Autumn/Fall section there is a cute turkey named Tommy who is protesting, pop in and see. Blessings and much love Lavia.

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Now at OS grid a bigger store bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.

Over 250 different vehicles to choose from, all vehicles are driveable

30 NEW VEHICLES ADDED

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

There are also copy items which are not Vehicles

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina/110/42/22

Some areas i am still working on

MOONLIGHT PARTY Tune in with DeeJay Sofee!

Wake up or wind down with DeeJay Sofee from 2AM to 4AM at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

Whether you’re just getting up or settling in, let Sofee take you on a musical journey under the stars.

Today’s Genre: "Pop" in the Moonlight!
Come dance, vibe, and celebrate the rhythm of the night Moonlight style!

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

See you there!

🎀 Athena erstrahlt in neuen Looks – jetzt bei BK-Mode!

Sechs Styles, ein Statement: Die neue Athena-Kollektion bringt Power, Eleganz und Street-Vibes direkt in deinen Kleiderschrank. Ob Denim, Glam oder edgy Chic – entdecke die Vielfalt und finde deinen Favoriten. Jetzt shoppen und deinen Avatar neu definieren!

hop://offworld.eu:8002/BK-Mode%20Shopping-Park/124/62/22

You can watch these films in Opensim's largest synchronized cinema. In UHD quality. Don't miss out! Stay tuned for announcements on the poster outside the theater. Free popcorn and soda. It's sure to be exciting.
WHEN >> 03-11-2025 SLT.
WHERE >> hop://russiangrid.ru:8002/South%20Park/153/163/20

Heute:
Aqua Club Party – Flossen hoch, Laune auch! 🐟
Wir laden ein zur feucht-fröhlichen Trockenparty! Tauche mit uns ein ins virtuelle Meer – ganz ohne nasse Füße, aber mit jeder Menge guter Musik, guter Laune und garantiert null Haien (nur ein paar Tanzwütige in Flossen).
Dresscode? Maritim, Bikini, Seepferdchen, Krake oder einfach wie du dich wohlfühlst – Hauptsache, du bringst deinen inneren Meeresbewohner mit!

Also: Flossen an, Sorgen aus – wir feiern wie die coolsten Quallen im Club!

Come play Greedy with Clifford Hanger and Friends at October Park!
🎲🍂 Join the fun at AMV AutumnFest in the October Region
Clifford Hanger hosts a lively round of Greedy starting at 8:00am Grid Time. Bring your luck, your laughter, and your competitive spirit!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20AutumnFest%20Octob...

What is PBR?
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) is a rendering approach that uses physics-based calculations for more realistic lighting, while Blinn-Phong is a non-physically based, older shading model that approximates specular highlights. PBR uses techniques like energy conservation and microfacet models to create more accurate materials that react realistically to light, whereas Blinn-Phong often produces a plastic-like, less realistic appearance. PBR is generally more computationally efficient and produces more consistent results because it focuses on the material's properties rather than the final rendered output.

PBR (Physically Based Rendering)
- Based on physics: PBR is a collection of techniques that aim to mimic how light interacts with surfaces in the real world.
- Realistic output: It produces more realistic results because it uses inputs like the material's microfacet properties and energy conservation to calculate how light reflects.
- Consistent results: The final appearance is more predictable and consistent because it is not based on a specific "look" but on physical principles.
- Efficient: PBR is often more efficient, as it relies on a smarter implementation where a single material object contains all the necessary textures and a single drag-and-drop can apply them.
- Example textures: Uses textures like metallic, roughness, and normal maps to define the material's physical properties.

Blinn-Phong
- Approximation: It is a non-physically based shading model that approximates the appearance of light reflection.
- Less realistic output: It can produce a "plastic" or less realistic look because it doesn't account for real-world light behavior.
- Fixed pipeline: It was developed for older fixed-function graphics pipelines and works by calculating a specular highlight based on the angle between the view direction and a halfway vector, rather than the more complex rendering equation.
- Texture maps: It typically uses diffuse, specular, and other texture maps to define its appearance.


So what does that all mean? It means PBR is more efficient and better at handling how light reacts with a material, producing a more realistic rendering. So PBRs are considered materials and not simply textures, because all the bumps, surface roughness and textures are included on one packaged resource.

In the upper image, I put a light source between two cubes.
LEFT: PBR
RIGHT: Blinn_phong
You can see how the light reflects correctly on the left and the right looks more plasticy

In the bottom picture is:
LEFT: PBR Drag and drop
MIDDLE: Blinn-Phong Adjusted, meaning I turned down the default shininess
RIGHT: Default Blinn-Phong No adjustments made

Get ready to dance with DJ Naya!

The Spanish DJ herself is taking over the Pumpkin Stage from 2 to 3 PM at Halloween Town, bringing the spookiest beats and hauntingly good vibes to keep your Autumnfest energy alive!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Halloween%20Town/352/310...

Don’t miss it — DJ Naya is here to make your Halloween groove come alive!

Live Performer Cowboy Dave King at the Pumpkin Stage!

Saddle up and get ready for one hour of pure Country and Rock with the one and only Cowboy Dave King!

He’s taking the Pumpkin Stage with his signature sound, great tunes, and that down-home banter his fans love.

Location: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Halloween%20Town/352/310...

Don’t miss this boot-stompin’ good time — Cowboy Dave King is live and ready to rock your AutumnFest!

Belly Dancing Under the Falling Leaves! 10am - 12Noon Gridtime

Join Cataplexia and Cliff for a mesmerizing belly dancing experience at Autumnfest, where music, rhythm, and autumn’s beauty come together in perfect harmony.
Happening now on the AMV Autumnfest Stage Region — come dance, sway, and celebrate the season!
Hop: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20AutumnFest%20Stage...

Breakfast with Dragonlady!

This morning, Dragonlady is serving up Trickle Treats for Breakfast from 6am to 8am at the AMV Main Landing Point!

Start your day with sweet vibes, spooky tunes, and a touch of Halloween magic!

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

Dave’s Spooktacular Video Show – Starting Now!
Head over to the Main Stage on AMV Autumnfest Stage and join Dave for a spine-tingling visual treat!

The show runs from 11am to 1pm — packed with hauntingly good tunes and spooky video magic!

Jump on over to: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20AutumnFest%20Stage...

Don’t miss this frightfully fun Autumnfest highlight!

Breakfast with Tyler!
Start your day off right as Tyler rocks the morning with a mix of Halloween vibes and rockin’ tunes!

Join the fun from 6am to 8am at the Main Landing Point — the perfect way to kick off your Autumnfest morning!

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

Hi Folks...
I wanted to close the 2 Halloweens sims very soon at the end of the weekend. Thank you for visiting the sims and the interest in it..
But I leave with a big bang . Forget about the cartoon ghostbusters. Meet the real ghostbusters! Here are Peter,Egon,Winston,Ray and Janine. Complete with the library ghost ,slimer, a plasma gun and a proton backpack. Background not included, make you own story! Have fun and thank you again!

Es ist Samstag und damit Zeit für GAY EURODANCE
Feiert mit uns die Freiheiten des Undergrounds ohne jeglichen Kleidungerzwang. Erscheint wie ihr es wollt.
Break the fucking rules!!!!
adult-life.de:8002:Shopping Fun

BK-Mode für Xara-Petite – Kleinformat, Großformat, kein Format.

Diese Outfits sind nicht gemacht für Maße – sie sind gemacht für Maßlosigkeit. Für Avatare, die sich nicht einpassen, sondern ausbrechen. Xara-Petite ist keine Größe, sondern ein Systemfehler im Raster der Konvention. Und BK? BK liefert die Uniform für genau diesen Bruch.

Ob Latex, Layering oder Cutouts: Diese Kollektion ist eine Einladung zur Übertreibung. Für alle, die sich nicht fragen, ob etwas passt – sondern ob es provoziert. Die Silhouette ist scharf, die Farben sind laut, die Texturen sind unverschämt. Und das ist erst der Anfang.

BK-Mode für Xara-Petite: Weil Stil nicht skaliert wird – er wird gesetzt.

🌿 Regency-Abend in der Everdance Hall 🌿
Mittwoch, 22. Oktober 2025 – 20:00 Uhr
Tauche ein in die Welt der Eleganz und Anmut – in die Zeit des Regency.
Bei sanftem Kerzenlicht, Musik und Gesprächen erleben wir einen Abend voller Stil, Charme und klassischer Atmosphäre.
🎩 Dresscode: Regency – inspiriert von der Mode um 1820.
(Kleider, Anzüge am Landepunkt der Region)
✨ Die Everdance Hall öffnet ihre Türen für einen Abend der besonderen Art. ✨
hg.lifehaven.ch:8002:EverdanceHall

Xinashi Radio
Today: The Americana Mix
http://aegura.harriman4.com:8038/nico.mp3

3+ days of music cued up in the auto-DJ. Tune in if you'd like. Feel free to use the stream on your land.

About Americana:
https://www.allmusic.com/style/americana-ma0000004415

Back to the carefree time .
Let's shout it out to the world
“Love, Peace and Happiness”
❤ WHO: DJ Nasti
❤ WHAT: ♪ 70's,
❤ WHERE: ♫ TOSCA ♫
❤ WHEN: 10 SLT !!!!

♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡ If you′re going to Tosca
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to Tosca
You′re gonna meet some gentle people there

For those who come to Tosca
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of Tosca
Gentle people with flowers in their hair. ♫ ♬ ♪♫ ♬ ♪ ♥ ♡

Girls Power&Richi

Lasst den zum Club beben bringen!
Macht euch bereit für einen Abend, die ihr so schnell nicht vergessen werdet! Direkt aus den Niederlanden kommt die unvergleichliche DJ TANYA live zu euch, um die Tanzfläche in Flammen zu setzen!
Let's get the club rocking!
Get ready for an evening you won't soon forget! Straight from the Netherlands, the incomparable DJ TANYA is coming live to set the dance floor on fire!
moonrose-grid.de:8002:Moonrose Club

Alina Custom Vehicles.
Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
In region Teleporter
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
All new Vendors for an easier experience
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.

Vorankündigung

✨ Regency Party – Coming Soon ✨
Ein Hauch von Eleganz und Geschichte zieht bald über die Everdance Hall.
Erlebt eine unvergessliche Nacht im Stil der Regency-Ära – mit Tanz, Mode und Musik vergangener Zeiten.

🎩 Dresscode: Regency Mode (Kleider & Anzüge am Landepunkt von EverdanceHall)
🎶 Ort: EverdanceHall
📅 Datum: wird in Kürze bekannt gegeben

Bleibt gespannt – die Einladung folgt bald!

BK-Shop präsentiert: Gianni – Stil in sechs Facetten

Sechs Outfits, ein gemeinsamer Takt: kraftvoll, klar und kompromisslos. Die neue Linie im BK-Shop inszeniert Mode als Haltung – mit Schnitten, die provozieren, und Details, die dominieren. Jeder Look ist ein Dialog zwischen urbaner Coolness und luxuriöser Präzision.

Ob Leder, Denim oder grafische Statements – diese Kollektion spielt nicht mit Trends, sie setzt sie. Für alle, die sich nicht anpassen, sondern abheben. Für alle, die wissen: Stil ist kein Zufall, sondern Entscheidung.

BK-Shop – wo Mode Charakter zeigt.