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3rd Rock Grid residents find new homes on ZetaWorlds – Hypergrid Business

Today was the last day of 3rd Rock Grid, one of the oldest grids in OpenSim.

Empty welcome region on 3rd Rock Grid. (Snapshot by Maria Korolov.)

The grid announced that it was closing back in March, and, since then, many of the former residents have found their way to other grids, with ZetaWorlds being a popular destination.

Start at Sirocco, which is slated to by the administrative hub of the new 3rd Rock Grid expat community once its done. There is already land available for rent, starting at $2.50 a month for a 10,000-prim Second Life-sized region.

Check out the 3rd Wind Community website for more information, including land prices, an events calendar, and a membership form.

The community rented a dedicated servers from ZetaWorlds and, as a non-profit, can offer very low land…


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BBC Homes Under The Hammer host 'amazed' as couple share 'incredible' makeover in Cheltenham


The host of BBC’s Homes Under The Hammer was left amazed when a couple revealed their “incredible” makeover plans for a property in Cheltenham. Despite the three-bedroom house being tired and dated, Martin Roberts saw a massive opportunity for it to make a great home once renovated.

A married couple caught onto the potential and bought the house at auction for £184,000. In a heartwarming twist, Martin was moved when the couple shared their plans to transform the run-down property into a home for young people who need urgent supported living.

Kirsty and Shane have an impressive property portfolio of 38 homes that they rent, however, in recent years they decided to put their skills to good use and help the local community. The couple planned to do this with the Cheltenham property,…


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Airbnb has added loads of features – and they really want you to share homes with strangers again

(Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)


(Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

  • Airbnb really, really wants you to share a house with a stranger.
  • They’ve also announced a bunch of new features that make searching for rooms and private homes easier.
  • These are the ones we like the most.

It was in the small Azerbaijan village of Quba that I had my best Airbnb hosting experience. After a long day in a rickety minibus and an hour in a cab with no handles on the inside, I managed to find the nondescript door to Özgün’s home.

I’d picked the home on Airbnb not because I wanted to save cash or because I love sharing a bathroom with strangers, but because it was a spontaneous decision made the night…


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Mutt Rescue offers dedicated services for dogs in need of forever homes

CHICOPEE – Owner Lori Jerusik of Mutt Rescue Inc. provides essential services for abandoned animals searching for a new home.

Jerusik always showcased an unwavering passion toward animal care. She worked in the past as an animal groomer, dog obedience trainer, a dog behavioral specialist and the owner of a doggie daycare. After operating the doggie daycare for 20 years, Jerusik shifted her focus on aiding animals that were disregarded in their environments.

“When I discovered the many, many animals that were abandoned unnecessarily, thrown out, abused, kept outside chained with two feet of movement room with no food or water, homelessness and seeing them in high-kill shelters where they were not given 24 hours to find a new family. This broke my heart and gave me numerous…


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