Occasionally I get asked why I chose the name "Speck", perhaps this may better answer the question.

Betelgeuse is a red giant star (sometimes called a red supergiant) in the constellation of Orion, you can see it with the naked eye on a clear night. It's the red dot on the left shoulder of Orion.

Easy to spot, easier still if you have the excellent Stellarium app which is free to use but has optional paid upgrades.

Stellarium will NOT recommend a cinema where you can go and watch the Beetlejuice movies, that's a totally different universe!

We're likely to see Betelgeuse change quite drastically in the near future, you see it exploded, quite some time ago.

Here's where my name starts to sneak into the story.

Betelgeuse is big, really big, really exceptionally big.

If you swapped it for our sun we'd be dead, in fact we'd be deep inside it.

Even Jupiter, so very far away from our sun might well be swallowed up.

* Sometimes the size of things is hard to comprehend even when they are relatively close by.

Betelgeuse actually exploded a while back, quite a while back, quite a hell of a while back.

It exploded around 650 million years ago, the Earth was likely in the middle of an ice age at the time.

* Sometimes things are so distant in time, we can't quite even get a feel for how long ago something happened.

Betelgeuse is around 650 million miles away.
Fortunately for planet Earth that distance from Betelgeuse means we exist.

* Sometimes the impact of an event such as an explosion is hard to wrap your head around without some point of reference.

At this time I'm compelled to slide in a quote from one of my favourite authors:

“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

By the time we see this explosion around 650 million years will have passed.

Because we see light, and light only goes so fast - a mere 3 million meters a second or 186 miles a second or 671 million miles an hour, we can almost get a grip on those numbers, almost.

When we do see it, it will be spectacular and for a long time.
It will probably be as bright as the moon, even likely to be visible in daytime.

So dear reader, if you read this far - well done, I've droned on a lot.
More importantly at least to me is to know what I am in all this majesty of physics, of time and of space.

What else could I be but "speck" :)

Take care of yourselves and each other as we all cling to this fragile rock in the cold of space, it's really the only thing we deserve to be proud of.

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Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, April 23rd 2025
Join us for an hour listening to great music among nice people!
Bring your friends and requests!!!

Debuting
2 pm @ The Meadow
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For those who missed it :

Expressions of the divine find their way
in our expressions, often to deliver
messages that only you will catch, even though
it seems so evident.

They are your truth. Like your hart has the key to unveil it.

and that often while the one originating the
expression is'nt himself aware of it.

Like that message is scripted in a frequency
that only those aligned with it will catch.

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Iggy Pop: Die unzerstörbare Ikone des Punk und die Verkörperung roher Energie

Die Geschichte der Rockmusik ist bevölkert von Ikonen, Rebellen und Innovatoren, doch nur wenige verkörpern die rohe, ungezähmte Essenz des Genres so vollständig und über eine so lange Zeitspanne wie Iggy Pop. Geboren als James Newell Osterberg Jr., hat dieser Mann aus Michigan nicht nur den Sound und die Ästhetik des Punk maßgeblich geprägt, sondern sich auch immer wieder neu erfunden, ohne seine Kernidentität zu verraten. Seine Bühnenpräsenz, eine explosive Mischung aus Gefahr, Verletzlichkeit und animalischer Energie, setzte Maßstäbe für Generationen von Frontleuten.

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Alle Beiträge auf unserer Webpage Xenopolias.de sind in allen gängigen Sprachen verfügbar.
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Community AdBoard 1.0

Have your community add their advert!

Features:

Community posts their own Advert
by dropping their landmark / texture
- Access to Modify / Delete their Ad
- Statistic Nb of click for their Ad

Admin Access
- List the Ads and Statistics
- Clear the board
- Add / delete / modify any Ad
- Limit the number of Ad per Avatar per Board

Instruction to Post an Ad
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When posting an Ad you have 30 seconds to drop in your Texture and Landmark.

To Drag and drop your items :

You hold CTRL and drag the item from your inventory to the Community advert prim.
You drag on it, until it become RED, this is the Main Link, and then you drop your item."

Make sure they are full perm !
only 1 texture and 1 Landmark.

Come link your Sim on the Board.

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Good Morning Everyone
Greedy Gussies Wednesday Morning
Greedy/Coffee Social - Voice Chat enabled!
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Join us for our weekly BDSM Meet and Greet at Bondage Ranch! Meet up with other BDSM people from all over the Hypergrid! Everyone is welcome!

We have just updated the SUB/DOM request board to allow HG users! Feel free to post your requests.

Every Wednesday Morning - 1AM - 3AM - MOONLIGHT PARTY with DEEJAY Sofee , right after the NIGHTSHOW on the ALTERNATE METAVERSE - MAIN LANDING POINT. Whether you're winding down or just waking up, let DeeJay Sofee take you on a musical journey under the stars.
Come dance, vibe, and celebrate the rhythm of the night — Moonlight style!
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Saw some posts about Problems / missing mesh attachements in OS-GRID:
I also have this problems in the new OS grid, both with the older and the latest Firestorm Viewer. For example, if you crash while teleporting or a bug error or other crashes occur, the mesh body, mesh head and other mesh attachments are missing / lost at a relog. I get me newest Mesh body and Head, this not helps is missing too.
From the entire folder where them stored inside you are not able wear them, them inactive. The only thing that works is to delete the Firestorm cache and all cache in the AppData\Local\FirestormOS_x64\ folder. Then relog in, and everything's fine again. The next time Firestorm crashes; you'll have to start over and delete everything again.
Reported this error already to Paela and Dan, them working at.

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New location:
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It won't be long now, that's what the Mouse said when the cat bit his tail off!! Enough levity with bad jokes! But here is some fun information for you - Just around the corner is the Grand Opening of our Dinkie Haven and we've got a great line up of things to do including amusement rides, swimming, sailing, underwater fun, hot air balloon rides, roller coaster (very small one), HORSE AND PONY TRAILS to ride and you can mess around on our race track, check out our village and private camp grounds or have a beach wedding, or just have some fun time on the beach. We'll let you know the day, and the event is all day with some awesome entertainment starting at 12 noon pacific (grid) time with Khiron Ametza, Putri Solo and DJ Maldrul Smith, so keep watching for more information. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Die Saison wird wieder eröffnet nach dem Umbau der Go-Kart Bahn
viel Spass beim üben :))

The season will reopen after the go-kart track has been remodeled.
Have fun practicing :))

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Exciting news! One Love Beach Club has just unveiled their brand-new Beachwear Store! They're kicking things off with 9 stunning bathing suits for women, and that's just the beginning! Soon you'll discover gorgeous beach dresses, Dinkie Swimwear, plus stylish swim and beachwear options for men too. Hurry in and check it out – you'll be turning heads as the best-dressed beachgoer this summer! hg.trianon-world.com:18002:One Love Beach Club

★★★★★ MoonLight Party ★★★★★

★Who: DJ Debbie Phoenix
★★When: 1am - 3am Grid TIme
★★Where: AMV LANDING

Come one, come all, for a masterpiece of randomness and fun!

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Exciting news! One Love Beach Club has just unveiled their brand-new Beachwear Store! They're kicking things off with 9 stunning bathing suits for women, and that's just the beginning! Soon you'll discover gorgeous beach dresses, Dinkie Swimwear, plus stylish swim and beachwear options for men too. Hurry in and check it out – you'll be turning heads as the best-dressed beachgoer this summer! hg.trianon-world.com:18002:One Love Beach Club

Question about opensim

Is it just me or is others not getting notifications when someone messages them? I dont always jump on osw everyday but lately when i have i look into my messages seeing messages from like 6 days to a month ago. Anyway to fix this, i have checked my settings and all boxes are not checked?

Also

Celestria, une atmosphère douce, un équilibre entre le réalisme et la poésie, cette lumière de nuit qui caresse les façades, et puis… ce rainbow discret à l’horizon, comme un clin d’œil magique 🌈✨

On sent une histoire derrière chaque coin de rue, chaque bateau, chaque fenêtre allumée. On a envie de s’y promener en silence, d’écouter les sons lointains des mouettes ou des pas sur les pavés mouillés.
Si vous allez du côté du port, sur les quais, un mur magique s'ouvrira et vous y trouverez quelques avatars complets.

Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, April 21st 2025
Join us for a great hour listening to good music among nice people!

2 pm @ Majestic Island Ballroom
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Location: 178,180,22

How far can you go? How far can you push the boundaries?
I pushed and pushed this road out further than I imagined was possible! Is it the new viewer? Is it new code? I don't know what it is, but I wanted this road to look like it was touching the horizon, so I kept moving my attached prim back and moving the road out further. Limits? Doesn't seem to be any. I could probably keep pushing as I never got so much as a hiccup, but this will do. I have never been able to push things out from a region this far, as there has always been a wall that you hit. Now it seems endless. I have asked Unadecal to keep an eye on it, though, in case things want to go wonky. In the meantime, I am giving this region all I can throw at it.
I hope to officially open soon. Well, you can get there through my teleporters, but no beacon yet. Welcome to Hell! :) Push the Boundaries!

Party Alert!

Rhythm Room Energetic Party at Bare Lilies 3!

Today at 12 Noon
Featuring: DeeJay Sofee!
Mix 'n' Match Tunes

Get ready to bounce, dance, and feel the beats as DJ Sofee takes over the Rhythm Room! Don't miss this high-energy party where the music never stops!

Location:
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Come join the fun and light up the dancefloor! See you there!

Redlight City Police Force have recently enrolled Kirsty Peters, a computer IT specialist, to bolster capabilities of the Serious Crime Squad (SCS) in tracking and apprehending villains who venture into the city to commit serious crimes. As an IT specialist officer, Kirsty brings a unique combination of skills to the table, with her degrees in criminal law, computer technology, and computer science making her an invaluable asset to the team.

At just 28 years old, Kirsty has already demonstrated exceptional expertise her field, and her ability to navigate the complex systems at her disposal are impressive. With access to the Police National Computer (PNC), Kirsty can quickly retrieve up-date information on suspects, vehicles, and crimes, allowing her to provide real-time intelligence to the SCS Officers on the ground.

The city-wide CCTV system is also a powerful tool in Kirsty's arsenal, enabling her to monitor and track suspects as they move through Redlight City. Her ability to rapidly disseminate information to the SCS Officers via their advanced communication systems means that they can respond swiftly and effectively to emerging situations, increasing the chances of successful apprehensions.

Kirsty's role is not limited to simply providing technical support; she is an integral part of the SCS's operational strategy. Her analytical mind and knowledge of computer systems allow her to identify patterns and connections that might otherwise go unnoticed, making her a valuable asset in the fight against crime in Redlight City.

As the SCS continues to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of crime in Redlight City, Kirsty's skills and expertise will undoubtedly play a critical role in their success. Her ability to harness the power of technology to aid in the capture of villains will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the safety and security of the city, and her colleagues in the SCS undoubtedly rely on her expertise to help keep them and the streets of Redlight City safe.

Greetings OSW,

Today we put out lots of new tattoos, some for guys, some for girls and some are unisex, and some are even 2k textures! Enjoy!

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DJ Dragon heute 17 bis 19 Uhr im Bikers Heaven mit Klassik Rock, Rock und Metal.
Nehmt Eure Freunde und kommt rüber zu Bikers Heaven.
Freu mich auf Euch
bis gleich
Dragon

DJane Dragon at Bikers Heaven 8 to 10 am gridtime playing
Classic Rock, Rock and Metal.

Take your friends and come over to Bikers Heaven and lets have some fun.
See you there
Dragon

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or im for a teleport

Tool: Ein Ritual aus Klang, Bild und Kontroverse

Die Luft vibriert förmlich, als Adam Jones‘ vielschichtiges Saitengewitter durch den Raum peitscht. Gleichzeitig entfesseln Justin Chancellor am Bass und Danny Carey am Schlagzeug einen hypnotischen Fluss aus polyrhythmischen Strukturen und ungeraden Taktarten, der die Zuhörer fesselt und herausfordert. In solchen Momenten transzendiert Tool das Konzept einer Band: Sie zelebrieren ein intensiv erlebbares Ritual, das gleichermaßen Angst, Erstaunen, Introspektion und kollektive Erhebung auslösen kann. Ihre Musik, eine Fusion aus Progressive Metal, Alternative Metal und Art Rock, ist untrennbar mit einer tiefgründigen visuellen Ästhetik verbunden.

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