Darrell Lance Abbott (August 20, 1966 – December 8, 2004), known professionally as Dimebag Darrell, was an American musician. He was the guitarist of the heavy metal bands Pantera and Damageplan, both of which he co-founded alongside his brother Vinnie Paul. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest metal guitarists of all time.

While on tour with Damageplan, Abbott was shot and killed by a deranged fan during a performance at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2004. Three others were shot and killed before the perpetrator was killed by a police officer.

It was said that Dime's drummer brother, Vinnie Paul, only escaped with his life due to the sacrifice of band security lead, Jeffrey "Mayhem" Thompson, who tackled the crazed shooter, Nathan Gale, and gave his own life in the process. Vinnie took some time off and released some tribute materials in his brother's honor.

In June 2006, after an 18-month hiatus, Vinnie was not sure if he would return to music, but eventually joined the heavy metal supergroup Hellyeah, which featured vocalist Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett from Mudvayne, guitarist Tom Maxwell from Nothingface, and bassist Bob Zilla from Damageplan, who was a replacement for original bassist Jerry Montano. Abbott recorded six studio albums with the band. On June 22, 2018, Vinnie died at his Las Vegas home at age 54. It was later revealed that Vinnie had died from "dilated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease". In May 2019, it was announced that Hellyeah would tour for the first time since Vinnie's death to support the final album he recorded with the band, Welcome Home. Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga was chosen as Abbott's replacement.

Now that we know the who and the when, let me use my personal words to convey why this became a yearly holiday to me. On December 9th, 2004, word reached me about Dime's murder and the incident at the Al Rosa Villa Nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. In my teens and early 20's, i was very much into hip-hop and r&b. These styles of music brought me happiness and great joy. My best friend down the street, James, would everyday be on his guitar. The most common song he played the most was Cemetary Gates by Pantera. This tune was taught to him by our mutual friend, Jeremy, who himself was in a few bands, and was formerly on Pantera's street team. Dimebag even signed Jeremy's gf at that time's pregnant tummy. It all wore off on me, and while I've never given up my love of hip-hop and r&b, i have expanded my music interests 10-100fold in the past 20-30 years.

I was this close to attending the damageplan show at Harpo's in Detroit with my friends in April of 2004. I did the responsible thing and went to work, instead. I considered going to the columbus show where the shooting happened, or to the one in flint Michigan that was to occur the next day, had the shooting not happened. What I did do is organize a gathering with a few coworkers, got a fresh fifth of Jack Daniels, and drank damn near the entire bottle all myself. Words cannot express how deeply i feel this loss. Pantera was the foundation for my rock evolution. My rock portal, if you will.

In 2018 I sadly added Vinnie Paul to my memorial holiday. I feel it appropriate to celebrate the lives of these 2 brothers, both rock legends in their own rights, together. Anyone interested in getting drunk, smoking a blunt, rocking out and partying with us, is more than welcome to join us. I will be djing Pantera, Damageplan, and Hellyeah in loving memory of the Abbott brothers, at my theme park region, Pridelands, on our Homelandz grid. So saddle up with the original Cowboys from Hell, and rock out on this journey with us!

hop://homelandz.opensim.fun:8802/Pridelands/348/284/94

Special Thanks to our, Sponsors, Crowdfunders & Volunteers!

Thank You, to all attendees and the Awesome OpenSimulator Community

You, all, helped us create a successful conference! See you Next Year!

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Mach dich bereit für eine bunte Zeitreise !
Mit Tante Bea in die Kult-Jahre
am Heute ab 19 Uhr
Die besten Hits von Nena, Trio, Ukw , Peter Schilling & Co
Komm vorbei, rein in dein Lieblings-80er-Outfit, und lass uns gemeinsam feiern, ab in die Kult-Jahre, ab in unsere Jugend ??

Coming up at 11am in the Ballroom: Dave King live on stage with a special guest appearance you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy an unforgettable set as AMV celebrates Aurora II’s birthday out on the open SevenSeas.

Grab your Gowns and Tuxes and join us all at - hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1015/1193/104

Still going on and so much to enjoy in celebrating the Aurora II's 4th Birthday
come on over and join in the fun on board the Famous Cruiser Liner at:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1017/1193/104

Join DJ Ted from 8am on board the Aurora 2 Cruise Liner as he opens the Aurora II Birthday celebrations!

Cruising steadily at 15 knots!

Enjoy an unforgettable set as AMV celebrates Aurora II’s birthday out on the open SevenSeas.

Grab your Gowns and Tuxes and head on over to:-
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1015/1193/104

Girls Power
Der Beste Mix der 90er Jahre: Von Pop-Ikonen über Hip-Hop-Klassiker bis hin zu den härtesten Techno-Beats – wir spielen ALLES, was dich damals schon zum Tanzen gebracht hat!
Ein Mann, der weiß, was Frauen wollen: DJ Chris kann, die Stimmung lesen und die Energie der Ladies auf den Höhepunkt zu treiben. Lass dich von seiner Power mitreißen!
The best mix of the 90s: from pop icons to hip-hop classics to the hardest techno beats – we play EVERYTHING that got you dancing back then!
A man who knows what women want: DJ Chris can read the mood and whip the ladies' energy up to fever pitch. Let his power sweep you away!

German:
Mir war es schon klar, dass die Nikolaus oder irgendwelche Veranstaltung Tommy White und Paristela auf Icelady Grid stattfinden wird.
Auf meinen letzten Kommentar zum Post des Woody, darin zitatlich:
( „ein Auge betreffend Tommy White und Paristela auf die stattgefundenen Tatsachen die Anwendung einer Vielzahl von Fake Avataren zu werfen, dies zu kommenden Abläufen bei deren nächsten Veranstaltungen“ )
Meine zutreffende Einschätzung das die nun kommenden Veranstaltungen nicht mehr auf neutralen Grids stattfinden werden, wie dies immer üblich war, sondern auf nicht neutralem Grid,zu 70 Prozent auf Icelady Grid und zu 30 Prozent auf Offworld Grid.

Ich nutze hier die Gelegenheit und fasse zunächst mal einiges zusammen; Zur Vornahme einer Einsetzung von Traffic Fake Avataren zur Schaffung einer Beliebtheit und Ansehen, wie der Plan zum Einsatz gefasst und umgesetzt wurde.

Die erste Veranstaltung Tommy White und Paristela war bei der Nabila Grid öffentlichen Clublocation , dort waren insgesamt 23 Anwesende incl. der beiden.

Die zweite Veranstaltung Tommy White und Paristela war die des 3-world Grid dort waren insgesamt 35 Anwesende incl. der beiden.
Diese beide Veranstaltungen waren echt – also reale Anwesende.

Die dritte Veranstaltung Tommy White und Paristela war 2 Tage später nach der 3-world Grid Party, diese war deren Oktoberfest in der Nabila Grid öffentlichen Clublocation, dies war Freitags und war das erste Oktoberfest was in gesamt Opensim abgehalten wurde. Bei diesem Event waren insgesamt 11 Anwesende incl. der beiden.
Genau ab diesem Zeitpunkt als bewusst wurde das das geplante Generieren von zu den eigenen Events folgenden Gästen (Followern) nicht gefruchtet hatte wurde der Plan gefasst Steuerungsweise eine Vielzahl von Fake Traffic Avatare einzusetzen, diese wohl von Mini – Eigengrids im Mittel zum Zweck erstellt und die Daten zu Avataren und Grid selbst definiert.

Was sodann folgte ist laut den sachlichen Grundlagen, ab diesem Zeitpunkt wurden im Grid Hopping nur auf etlichen diversen anderen Grids Partys in Zeiten mit Anfang der Events zwischen 21:30 Uhr und 22:00 Uhr unter Hinzuziehung dieser Fake Traffic Avis veranstaltet, damit auch versucht diese erstellten Avatare zu waschen, wie man es bei einer Geldwäsche kennt, ein perfider Plan. Damit wurden noch hinzu die Betreiber dieser Grids für einen Geltungsdrang mit unlauteren Mitteln zum Zweck masslos ausgenutzt, dies wohl bis dahin das das Ziel erreicht wäre durch ein künstliches Ranking in den Vordergrund zu kommen, Ansehen und eigenen Zulauf zu erlangen. Dies dienlich dazu ein Eigenes, sodann gemeinsamen Grid zu eröffnen, dies um einen Zulauf von Nutzern durch Abwerbung aus anderen Grids als Mitglieder gewinnend herbeizuführen. Zwischenzeitlich dieser diversen Hopping Gridpartys wurde auch der eigene Club auf Nabila World hochgefahren, der dauerhaft ohne einer Veranstaltung online war.

Der guten Ordnung halber sollte man diesen für eine bestimmte Zeit die Computer und Internetzugänge sperren.

English:
It was already clear to me that the St. Nicholas Day event, or some other event with Tommy White and Paristela, would take place on the Icelady Grid.

Regarding my last comment on Woody's post, which quoted:
("keeping an eye on the facts concerning Tommy White and Paristela regarding the use of numerous fake avatars, this will affect future events")
My accurate assessment is that the upcoming events will no longer take place on neutral grids, as was always the case, but on non-neutral grids, 70 percent on the Icelady Grid and 30 percent on the Offworld Grid.

I'll take this opportunity to summarize a few things: the use of fake avatars to create popularity and prestige, and how the plan was conceived and implemented.
The first Tommy White and Paristela event took place at the Nabila Grid public club location, with a total of 23 people, including the two of them.

The second Tommy White and Paristela event was hosted by 3-world Grid, with a total of 35 people, including the two of them.

Both of these events were real – meaning actual people were present.
The third event, hosted by Tommy White and Paristela, took place two days after the 3-world Grid Party. This was their Oktoberfest celebration at the Nabila Grid public club location. It was a Friday and the first Oktoberfest ever held in the entire OpenSim community. A total of 11 people attended, including the two of them.

It was precisely at this point, when it became clear that the planned generation of people (followers) for their own events hadn't been successful, that a plan was hatched to use a large number of fake traffic avatars. These avatars were likely created by mini-owner-grids as a means to an end, and the avatar and grid data were defined by the users themselves.
According to the facts, what followed was this: from that point on, grid hopping parties were held on numerous other grids between the starting time 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM, using fake traffic avatars. This was done to launder the created avatars, a perfidious scheme similar to money laundering. Furthermore, the operators of these grids were exploited for their own gain, using unfair means. The goal was to artificially rank the operators to gain prestige and attract new members. This served as a pretext to open their own, shared grid and recruit users from other grids. Meanwhile, during these various grid hopping parties, the operators also launched their own club on Nabila World, which remained online continuously without any events.

For the sake of good order, their computer and internet access should be blocked for a certain period of time.

Friday 12pm PST, OSCC25 will kick off with 3 Hours of music!

12:00 pm Live Music with Zoree Jupiter
01:00 pm Live Music with Wolem Wobbit
02:00 pm DJ Rosie Haroldsen

Saturday morning, the Conference starts off proper at 7:00 am with a discussion with the OpenSimulator Core Developers.

Check out our whole schedule here:
https://conference.opensimulator.org/compact-schedule/

If you want to support OSCC you can do so by registering here:
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/

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Hugs Guys! hope you are all well :D

Fancy a girly shopping spree? me too! come on over! 10 new outfits in store for you! come get em i have just stocked your exact size and i know its gonna look so cute on you!

pop over, shop till you drop and keep your eyes open for the christmassy goodness coming soon!

Here..hop in.. i will give you a ride shugah!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Avenue/26/146/22
Loadsa Love Mystic♥

🎀 BK-Mode Shopping-Park: Wo dein Avatar den Laufsteg übernimmt – und zwar mit Attitüde! 🎀

Vergiss Basics, vergiss brav – BK-Mode serviert jetzt Looks, die nicht nur gut aussehen, sondern dein Inventar in Ekstase versetzen. Zwischen Glitzer und Grunge, Kuscheltier-Rucksack und Couture-Geflüster wird hier nicht gestylt, sondern gestanzt: Persönlichkeit in Pixeln, Stil mit Punch.

Ob du heute Diva, Dandy oder digitaler Daydream bist – diese Kollektion kennt keine Kompromisse. Sie flirtet mit dem Chaos, tanzt auf dem Trendradar und sagt deinem alten Outfit: „Danke für nichts.“ BK-Mode ist wie ein Modemagazin auf Espresso – schnell, frech, und immer ein bisschen zu gut, um wahr zu sein.

👠 Also: Avatar anziehen, Ego polieren, Shopping-Park stürmen. Denn wer hier shoppt, trägt nicht einfach Mode – er trägt ein Statement mit Stil-Explosion.

The owner of Ruritania is in need of a Reliable Maid / Companion.
A warm, friendly, and dependable lady seeking a position for those roles and be available to assist with general housework, laundry, organizing, light meal preparation, errands, and companionship duties is sought after.
She needs to be trustworthy, discreet, and attentive to detail. Happy to adapt to my household routines and provide extra help wherever needed. Happy to join in with all forms of roleplay and conversation. English is the language used in Ruritania.
Part-time or full-time considered, however the successful applicant will be one that is able to come to work most days and live within 3 hours of the Greenwich Meridian.
The salary is enjoyment and nothing more. Rent free accommodation within Ruritania , either in the village or the main hall is available and the paperwork for a local passport can be arranged.
For more information or to arrange a meeting, please contact Miss Xi Shi by IM or notecard with a short CV.

The owner of Ruritania is in need of a Reliable Maid / Companion.

A warm, friendly, and dependable lady seeking a position for those roles and be available to assist with general housework, laundry, organizing, light meal preparation, errands, and companionship duties is sought after.
She needs to be trustworthy, discreet, and attentive to detail. Happy to adapt to my household routines and provide extra help wherever needed. Happy to join in with all forms of roleplay and conversation. English is the language used in Ruritania.
Part-time or full-time considered, however the successful applicant will be one that is able to come to work most days and live within 3 hours of GMT.
The salary is enjoyment and nothing more. Rent free accommodation within Ruritania , either in the village or the main hall is available and the paperwork for a local passport can be arranged.
For more information or to arrange a meeting, please contact Miss Xi Shi by IM or notecard with a short CV.

Heute ist wieder "Dream Night" Zeit

Ihr dürft euch wieder auf einen Abend mit romantischen Love Songs, schöner Balladen, und feinster Kuschel Muschel Musik freuen.
Endlich wieder eine Gelegenheit die Abendgarderobe auszuführen und in einer bezaubernden Location einen harmonischen Tanzabend zu verbringen.


Wir freuen uns auf euch

Today is "Dream Night" time again

You can look forward to an evening with romantic love songs, beautiful ballads, and the finest cuddly music.
Finally another opp

Habe mal mein MacBook Pro aus dem Jahre 2006 ausgegraben. Einen alten Imprudence Viewer installiert und mich dann mit meinem No-Mesh Testavatar in mein Grid eingeloggt.
Funzt ohne Probleme.^^

I dug out my old 2006 MacBook Pro. I installed an old Imprudence Viewer and then logged into my grid with my no-mesh test avatar.

Works perfectly. ^^

Kitely Winter Fair: your booth design can be rewarded!
After the huge success of our 2024 Winter Fair, we simply had to bring it back for another sparkling edition! ❄️✨
And this year… we want YOU to be part of the enchantment. it will be in the Kitely world Catronian Archipelago.


We warmly invite all merchants to reserve their spot at our charming winter market. Each participant can claim two stalls to showcase their creations — and yes, we love freebies… we really do! 😉 For the best design we offer a prize in dollars ( you need a PayPal account).

Imagine your stall set in a picturesque, old-European village square (think Dutch–German vibes), gently dusted with snow. Around you: twinkling Christmas lights, cosy market huts, waffles and warm drinks, music in the air, excited visitors hunting for decorations… and of course, talented artists turning the little houses into a magical gallery trail.

Our market is nestled in the heart of a 12-sim-wide Winter Wonderland, home of the legendary 11 Cities Skating Tour!
Find the checkpoints, collect the stamps, earn the trophy — and maybe even secure a proud place in the Skaters’ Hall of Fame. ⛸️🏆

This fair traditionally attracts a huge crowd, so early reservations are highly recommended. Many booths are already taken. There is no need to be a highly skilled designer or builder, it is for the fun of participating.
To secure your two stalls, please send an IM to Trouble Ahead.
How to get there : grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago

Entdeckt die neue Ära der Männermode mit der exklusiven Kollektion von Legacy! Wir bringen frischen Wind in eure Garderobe – von lässig-chic bis elegant.

Besucht uns in Little City und findet euren einzigartigen Look, der euren Stil unvergesslich macht.

Hoy, al entrar a mi grid OutOfThisWorld, levanté la mirada al firmamento
Y vi una nueva estrella brillar con la fuerza de un lucero.

En ese instante comprendí
que una amiga había partido al mundo de los inmortales.

Luna Lunaria, mi amiga… te extrañaremos.

Cada vez que contemple tus creaciones,
tan excepcionales y hermosas,
Vivirás en el recuerdo.

Que el Creador te conceda paz y amor eternos.

Gracias, Lunita, por haberme aceptado como tu amigo.
Siempre te llevaré en mi mente.

Genießt duftenden Kaffee, süße Leckereien und festliche Stimmung – aber diesmal mit einem besonderen Twist: Nicht nur klassische Weihnachtslieder, sondern auch Dance, Pop & Partyhits sorgen für gute Laune!
Enjoy aromatic coffee, sweet treats and a festive atmosphere – but this time with a special twist: not only classic Christmas carols, but also dance, pop and party hits will keep you in good spirits!

Samstag ist EURODANCE ZEIT
ab 20 Uhr im Adult Life Grid
Die besten beats, die coolsten Gäste...
Saturday is EURODANCE TIME
from 11 Slt. in the Adult Life Grid
The best beats, the coolest guests...
Who needs schmaltzy stuff when you've got this?
adult-life.de:8002:Shopping Fun

Eine explosive Mischung aus aktuellen Chart-Hits, Dance Mix. Alles, was zum Tanzen bringt und die Nacht zum Beben bringt!
Sei dabei. Spür die Power. Tanz durch den Abend!!!
An explosive mix of current chart hits and dance mixes. Everything that gets you dancing and rocks the night!
Be there. Feel the power. Dance the night away!!!

Step into Mashup — where scale doesn’t matter and imagination runs the show.

Looking for a place to take photos that aren’t the same old stand-and-pose?
Mashup is my creative photo studio full of props just like this — surreal, whimsical, giant-sized, tiny-sized, and everything in between.

Come play, experiment, bring friends, and snap something no one else has.


Mashup is open.
Come create something unexpected.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:MashUp

✨ Neue Mode für Legacy Classic ✨
Im BK-Mode Shop gibt’s jetzt frischen Nachschub für alle, die ihren Kleiderschrank lieben: Legacy Classic Outfits!

👗 Was dich erwartet:

Zeitlose Schnitte, die trotzdem modern wirken

Bequeme Styles, die dich durch den Alltag tragen

Ein kleines Extra an Glamour – weil Glanz einfach dazugehört

Ob für den Kaffee mit Freunden, den spontanen Ausflug oder den großen Auftritt: Die neuen Legacy Classic Outfits sind echte Allrounder. Sie machen Spaß, sehen klasse aus und bringen genau die richtige Portion Eleganz mit.

👉 Also: Schau rein, probier’s aus – und wenn du plötzlich das Gefühl hast, du läufst über den roten Teppich… dann liegt das wohl an deinem neuen Outfit.

DJ TYLER - Breakfast Show Playing Disco from 1970's
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to Alternate Metaverse!
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

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

Icky Thump 1 pm grid time

AMV brings you British Singer / Guitarist Icky Thump (icky Flux in SL)
A Blues man by heart playing a mix of songs, putting his unique twist on them!
Icky sings with strong "Dylan-esque" vocals, plays guitar, and stompbox .

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

Alina Custom Vehicles.

SELECTION OF FIRE TRUCKS ARRIVING

NEW TRUCK STORE IN REGION

NEW TRUCKS ADDED ALL DRIVEABLE

RACE TRUCKS ADDED

SEMI TRAILERS ADDED

SANTA CHRISTMAS COKE TRAILERS ADDED

MORE THAN 250 DIFFERENT CARS TO CHOOSE FROM

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

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

DeeJay Sofee LIVE at The Rhythm Room — 12 Noon Today!

Join DeeJay Sofee for two of "Country Rock" Tunes at The Rhythm Room!

Bring your partner, invite your friends, and let’s party nice and slow — smooth grooves, mellow moods, and good company await.

Where: The Rhythm Room
When: 12 Noon – 2 PM Grid Time

Let the music move you — only with DeeJay Sofee at The Rhythm Room!

Hop: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Bare%20Lilies%203/62/169...

Alina Custom Vehicles.

NEW TRUCK STORE IN REGION

NEW TRUCKS ADDED ALL DRIVEABLE

RACE TRUCKS ADDED

SEMI TRAILERS ADDED

SANTA CHRISTMAS COKE TRAILERS ADDED

MORE THAN 250 DIFFERENT CARS TO CHOOSE FROM

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

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

NEW CLUB! PARTY NOW SATURDAY! Team Dope is at it again yeah!
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What? ¸. Stuff Happens Party
When? ¸. 11-15-25 start 2pm - 4pm
Who? ¸. DJ Wade
Music? ¸. Blues and Rock
Where? ¸. Club at Osgrid (search the word Club on your map to find us)
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Not sure if this Link works but the Region is called Club
We hope to see you come party!
hop://login.osgrid.org/Club/127/126/22
login.osgrid.org/Club/128/128/22