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Oregon sweet cherry growers produced a beautiful crop but are calling this year a disaster.
Due to the migrant labor shortage and problems with packing plants, their cherries may not reach the market.
#oregon
#migrantworkers
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‘A disaster of a year’: Oregon farmers say 2025 is a sour season for sweet cherries

Labor shortages and challenging market conditions are marring the harvest season of Oregon's fourth most valuable fruit.
Eddy Binford-Ross | The Oregonian/OregonLive (oregonlive)
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Barbara Monaco

@claralistensprechen5th In my area, sweet cherries come from the San Joaquin Valley. Right now, they are bountiful and cheap, in some stores well under $3/lb. Walmart has them for about $5/lb. Despite ICE raids they are still being picked.🤔
Not sure where Oregon cherries are sold.
Markets in those places will have a hard time.
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Emmanuel Macron et Keir Starmer appellent à accroître “la pression” sur Vladimir Poutine pour obtenir un cessez-le-feu

Ce direct est maintenant terminé. L’Ukraine au cœur du jeu diplomatique. Le Premier ministre britannique et Emmanuel Macron ont…
#Ukraine #UA #Europe #Europa #EU
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Emmanuel Macron et Keir Starmer appellent à accroître "la pression" sur Vladimir Poutine pour

EUROPE SAYS

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今天一刷都是BW的帖子

除了一大早就掉装备，寻物启事

就是恋与深空展台的内容

恋与深空，，，，，，，真不是在玩什么抽象的羞耻play吗

各位玩家的信念感这么强的吗

我替人尴尬的毛病又犯了（一般大家认为的剧情高潮部分，我会忍不住逃走不看。这是我老毛病）

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Asphalt Recycling Plants: Revolutionizing Sustainable Road Construction

As environmental awareness grows globally, asphalt recycling plants are transforming how we approach road construction by converting old pavement into high-quality materials.

What is RAP Technology?
Asphalt recycling plants process Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) - old road materials obtained through milling and crushing. Instead of sending worn asphalt to landfills, these plants give it new life through advanced recycling processes.

Key Advantages:
Environmental Impact:
1. Reduces landfill waste by 90%
2. Cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 70%
3. Preserves natural resources
Economic Benefits:
1. Saves 30-50% on raw material costs
2. Eliminates waste disposal expenses
3. Extends pavement service life
Superior Performance:
Modern recycled asphalt mixtures match or exceed conventional materials in durability and consistency.

How It Works:
Crushing & Screening: RAP processed to required sizes
Heating & Drying: Removes moisture and impurities
Mixing: RAP combined with new asphalt and additives
Quality Control: Final mixture meets all specifications

Market Growth:
The global asphalt recycling market is booming, driven by stricter environmental regulations and infrastructure investment. Leading manufacturers now offer comprehensive solutions from mobile asphalt plants to stationary asphalt plants.

Future Outlook:
With continuous technological improvements and growing market acceptance, hot recycling equipment represents not just an environmental solution, but a smart business investment for sustainable infrastructure development.

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🏳️‍⚧️Cameron

pulling people in on fake charges are useful to the police because:

1) it gets you out of the street for that night
2) they can try to force you to accept unconstitutional release conditions like not attending protests for some length of time
3) they can collect your info (picture, fingerprints, name, possibly DNA)
4) they can try to frighten new protesters with scary felony charges that would never stick and try to get them to talk (interview) or flip and become an informant.

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🏳️‍⚧️Cameron

the important thing to remember is that if you're arrested:

Shut. The fuck up.

Don't say anything at all and demand to speak to a lawyer.

The charges are almost always made up and are created to do one of the things listed above and will blow over with time.

But the only word you know in jail is LAWYER. Like a Pokémon. Practice it now.

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From "Associated Pravda"

apnews.com/article/camp-mystic…

Something about the TX floods I haven't seen in other reports - the TX Department of State Health Services approved the disaster plans for Camp Mystic. Two days before the flood.

So the plan included evacuations, was posted in every building, trained to the counselors, etc.

Odd - the story says it was dark. No mention of flashlights, I had one when camping.... Even at a big Boy Scout camp.

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Picking Fights

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In these reflections, participants in the Seattle Solidarity Network share what they have learned in the course of seventeen years of experimenting with tactics via which workers and tenants can defend each other against bosses and landlords.

Picketers carry signs reading "Unfair labor practices" outside a business establishment.
A colorful banner reading "SeaSol.net—direct action gets the goods"
A photograph of a diagram plotting “How much can we hurt them?” against “How hard is it for them to give in?” in order to identify which fights are winnable.

Picking Fights

Participants in the Seattle Solidarity Network share what they have learned in the course of seventeen years of worker and tenant collective self-defense.
CrimethInc.

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Catastrophic floods in Texas on July 4—in North Carolina on July 6—in New Mexico on July 8—and again in North Carolina tonight.

Those who are impacted by these disasters should take action against professional climate change deniers, against the politicians who are gutting disaster response systems, and against the police and ICE, which are seeking to monopolize all public resources so that the only function of the state is to do violence to those it governs while industrially exacerbated disasters wreck our lives.

crimethinc.com/Climate2024

A photograph of a car almost completely submerged in flood waters in downtown Durham, North Carolina on the night of July 9.

Ahead of Another Summer of Climate Disasters, Let's Talk about Real Solutions

Why the strategies that mainstream environmental movements are employing to halt climate change are failing—and what we could be doing instead.
CrimethInc.
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Why Registered Office Address Services Are Key for New Singapore Companies


 Here’s why registered office address services are a smart move for new businesses in Singapore and how they can help you stay focused on growth.

Singapore’s streamlined business setup process attracts entrepreneurs from around the world. But one requirement often surprises new founders: the registered office address. It’s not just a line on a form—it’s a vital part of your business’s compliance and public image.

Here’s why registered office address services are a smart move for new businesses in Singapore and how they can help you stay focused on growth.

What Is a Registered Office Address?


Every Singapore company must have a registered office address. This is the official address registered with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) for receiving government correspondence, legal documents, and official notices.

It’s not enough to use a P.O. box—it must be a physical location in Singapore, open during regular business hours. Since this address is publicly available through ACRA, it’s a visible part of your business’s identity.

Why Startups Choose Professional Addresses


Using your home or personal office as your registered address might seem convenient, but it’s not always the best choice. Many startups lack a permanent office, especially early on. Others prefer to keep their personal address private for security or professionalism.

A residential address can also make your business look less established. Clients or partners might question your credibility if your company is tied to a home address. And if you relocate, updating ACRA adds unnecessary paperwork.

Registered office address services solve these issues. For a modest fee, a provider offers a professional business address. They handle your mail and alert you to important documents, keeping your operations smooth and professional.

How Company Secretaries Play a Role


Singapore law requires private limited companies to appoint a company secretary within six months of incorporation. This role ensures compliance with ACRA’s regulations, managing tasks like filing annual returns, updating records, and monitoring deadlines.

Many providers offer registered office address services alongside secretarial services, creating a comprehensive package. This is ideal for new entrepreneurs who want to minimize administrative tasks and focus on building their business. Outsourcing both ensures compliance without the stress.

Selecting the Right Service


When choosing a registered office address service, reliability is key. You need a provider who notifies you quickly about incoming mail and doesn’t let important documents slip through. A firm offering secretarial services can add value by understanding compliance and helping you avoid penalties for missed deadlines.

Some providers offer extras like digital mail forwarding or acting on your behalf for specific tasks. Evaluate your needs and ask about these features to find a service that suits your business.

Weighing Cost and Value


For startups watching their budget, any extra cost can feel like a stretch. But registered office address services are affordable—often just a few hundred dollars a year. The benefits include a professional image, privacy protection, and reliable mail handling.

When bundled with secretarial services, the value is undeniable. You’re investing in a system that keeps your business compliant and organized, freeing you from administrative burdens and letting you focus on growth.

Getting Started


If you’re starting a company, tackle this early to keep things simple. Many Singapore providers offer packages that include registered office address services and secretarial support, streamlining the incorporation process.

If your business is already established, switching to a professional address is straightforward—just update ACRA. Choose a provider who offers more than just an address, someone who can support your administrative needs as you grow.

Closing Note


Launching a business is a bold step, and administrative details shouldn’t slow you down. A registered office address service helps you meet legal requirements while projecting professionalism. Combined with secretarial services, it’s a practical way to stay compliant and focused.

It’s a small investment that pays off by letting you concentrate on what you do best: building your business.


Corporate Secretarial Services 101

Corporate secretarial services are an integral part of business management and compliance, particularly in the context of corporate secretarial services in Singapore.
Entrust Public Accounting

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I do carnivore and eat a LOT of steak. I buy cheaper cuts and use a combination of some of the techniques mentioned in this video. It's worth a watch if you want to elevate cheaper steaks for carnivore on a budget. youtube.com/watch?v=OMWrbaOxj3…

I Turned a $1 Steak into a $100 Steak

From pineapple juice, to buttermilk to soda water, to everything in between... today we figure out how to turn a $1 steak into an ULTRA premium steakhouse $1...
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Engineer

Yeah pretty much. I too tend to just do the exact opposite of whatever the government or media says to do. Its worked out well thus far, for whatever its worth. I now question everything from special relativity to oil being "fossil" derived. I even am skeptical of viral pathogens being separate organisms, terrain theory is a possible alternative model. The lesson is learned yet again, its one thing for us to say "question everything" and another to actually follow through!

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From Ang Bayan: NPA Paralyzes Destructive Quarry Operation In Himamaylan City


The New People’s Army (NPA)-South Central Negros (Romeo Nanta Command) sanctioned the destructive quarry operation in Sitio Medel, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental Province on July 4. The Red army paralyzed and burned two dump trucks and one backhoe.

The quarry equipment belongs to Barangay Carabalan captain Mildred Titular’s business. The total damage to the three quarry machines amounts to an estimated ₱11 million.

NPA-South Central Negros spokesperson Ka Dioneso Magbuelas said residents have long complained about the quarry operation because of its impact on the Paniplan River. He explained that the yearly excavation in the area deepened the river depriving the surrounding farmlands of irrigation.

The quarry operation is severely detrimental to the residents’ lives and livelihood. Crossing the excavation-deepened river has also become dangerous for residents.

Recall that the quarry company forced local residents to sign a “Free, Prior and Informed Consent” or FPIC in 2021 to allow its operations. At that time, the 94th IB was used to intimidate residents, distribute bribe money, and employ other divisive tactics to railroad the quarry operation.

“The NPA-South Central Negros’ punitive action serves as a reminder to companies and individuals against violating the human rights and livelihoods of the people in the name of profit,” Ka Dionesio said. He also warned that the people’s army will not hesitate to defend the people and the environment against quarries, mines, and destructive projects.

“The prevailing Red power in the mountains always stands for justice for the victims of abuse and deception,” Ka Dionesio stated.

Meanwhile, 94th IB troopers have reportedly arrived in Barangay Carabalan following the punitive action of the people’s army. The mercenary army clearly defends the interests of the destructive quarry, landlords, comprador bourgeoisie, and bureaucrat capitalists.

Source : philippinerevolution.nu/angbay…


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#asia #guerrlla #npa #philippines #resistance

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No way would I trust anything to come out of this #FDA right now. This is no longer an #agency that values #science-based #facts but an agency run by a bunch of sycophants and industry "elites". Thanks, but no thanks. I'll wait a while to see how many #dogs end up dying as a result of this shit before I'd even consider giving it to my dogs.

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FDA approves 12-month flea treatment for dogs, marking veterinary breakthrough

New treatment offers dogs year-round protection with a single shot.
Doc Louallen (ABC News)
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Friends, federated friends to be, in case you haven't heard, #RFFF25 Radio Free Fedi Fest 25, an artists' streaming series from your creative digital neighbours is on! and still going all month!

It is always an absolute vibe. You can just be together and soak it in, or be welcome to have fun in chat. Discover and support independent artists.

schedule and venue:
party.radiofreefedi.net

ongoing thread for notice of all events:
musician.social/@radiofreefedi…

#fediwave #owncast #streaming #liveMusic

radio free fedi (@radiofreefedi@musician.social)

Less than 24 hours until #RFFF25 Radio Free Fedi Fest 25 is a month long celebration of #community, #artist support, agency, discovery and inclusive fun via a #streaming series. We have an amazing, diverse lineup spanning genres and vibes.
Musician.Social
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radio free fedi

Oof, the extent to which performative social media VIPs and platforms will go out of their way to not engage community or support independent and marginalised artists is palpable, demoralising and sad.

Even here in the slightly alternative socials.

From the nuts and bolts of development, to the taste making of narrative hijacking "curators", down to your album or show announcement.

There was more hype about the fest coming then now when the artists are right here sharing their voice!

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radio free fedi

Help us with one last push out there, that there was an organic way. There is a community way. We must improve artistic agency and normalise more direct support, collaboration and mutual motivation.

These cost dearly in human exhaustion against a backdrop of terrible number go up models and infinite hurdles.

Be the ONE awesome person today or this week that drops a dono to an artist, or drops them a kind note of support, or helps them promote an event.

For heck sake, lift one another up.

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🌲-alist

Head a guy on the radio a while ago talking about places.

We think of places as being permanent. Sometimes they seem permanent, like Yellowstone.

But most of the time it was the people and circumstances we remember, and associate with the place. And the "place" we remember is therefore long gone but creates a cognitive dissonance because it is physically there.

So you shouldn't aim to "get back to that place" but rather focuse on cultivating what made it good, in the here and now.

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Marjorie Taylor Green is introducing the Making American Elections Great Again Act to order a new census that counts citizens only — not illegals.

It’s time to redraw House districts and fix our broken system.
#minds minds.com/newsfeed/17900208168…


Marjorie Taylor Green is introducing the Making American Elections Great Again Act to order a new census that counts citizens only — not illegals. It’s time to redraw House districts and fix our broken system. #minds | Minds

...Elections Great Again Act to order a new census that counts citizens only — not illegals. It’s time to redraw House districts and fix our broken system. #minds. Subscribe to @barrybestt on Minds
Minds

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LYROAD Machinery Delivers Advanced ALB1500 Asphalt Plant to Yemen

In June 2025, LYROAD Machinery (a subsidiary of ACE Group), completed shipment of an advanced ALB1500 asphalt mixing plant to Yemen. The 14-container shipment departed Xiamen Port for Aden Port, with arrival expected mid-July 2025.

The ALB1500 stationary asphalt plant was custom-designed for Yemen's high-temperature highway construction environment. This high-end plant features precise weighing systems, multi-deck screening, and integrated RAP recycling technology, meeting stringent local environmental standards.

This delivery strengthens LYROAD's position in the Arab market, where the company has established strong presence through multiple successful installations. Yemen represents a strategic focus, with LYROAD previously delivering the YLB1500 mobile asphalt plant to major cities, earning recognition for flexibility and adaptability.

LYROAD has achieved significant penetration across the region, particularly in Saudi Arabia, deploying core models including BAP160 and LB3000 for highways, industrial parks, and municipal projects.

To ensure optimal performance, LYROAD established a Middle East technical support center with Arabic-speaking engineering professionals, providing comprehensive operational support, maintenance, and training programs that enhance equipment performance and project efficiency for regional clients.

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到底是为什么？？？

我明明只是想到饭店搓一顿中饭

结果饭局随着时间的推移，这人数越凑越多

而且下午和晚上也塞满了活动

？？？

不是啊！！！我一开始就想素面朝天的吃个午饭，就回家躺空调间喝奶茶的啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊

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I'm still pissed that I can't add or remove music from my iPod Touch. It's 17 years old, sure, but it works fine. I didn't imagine, when Apple said they were discontinuing support for iPods, that they'd actually *remove functionality.*

Though I also don't know why I'm surprised.

Do you know of any way to get music from your Mac onto an MP3 player? I don't want to use my phone or subscriptions for music, I just want to be able to add a few songs now & again.

#Apple #Music #iPod #MP3

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Dear #Canada, Do what you need to do. Real #Americans have your back. Seriously. Don't worry about us. Please destroy Adolf Shitler any way you can. Signed, #America ---

Matt Novak

2025-07-11 00:19:26

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Trump just posted a letter to Truth Social saying he’s imposing a 35% tariff on goods coming from Canada and if Canada retaliates the number will go up. Starting August 1, of course, leaving plenty of time for tacos.
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 10, 2025 The Right Honorable Mark Carney, PC, MP Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa Dear Mr. Prime Minister: It is a Great Honor for me to send you this letter in that it demonstrates the strength and commitment of our Trading Relationship, and the fact that the United States of America has agreed to continue working with Canada, despite Canada having financially retaliated against the United States. As you will recall, the United States imposed Tariffs on Canada to deal with our Nation's Fentanyl crisis, which is caused, in part, by Canada's failure to stop the drugs from pouring into our Country. Instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs. Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a Tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs. Goods transshipped to evade this higher Tariff will be subject to that higher Tariff. As you are aware, there will be no Tariff if Canada, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States and, in fact, we will do everything possible to get approvals quickly, professionally, and routinely — In other words, in a matter of weeks. If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 35% that we charge. Also, I must mention that the flow of Fentanyl is hardly the only challenge we have with Canada, which has many Tariff, and Non-Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers, which cause unsustainable Trade Deficits against the United States. Canada charges extraordinary Tariffs to our Dairy Farmers — up to 400% — and that is even assuming our Dairy Farmers even have access to sell their products to the people of Canada. The Trade Deficit is a major threat to our Economy and, indeed, our National Security!
Canada works with me to stop the flow of Fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter. These Tariffs may be modified, upward or downward, depending on our relationship with your Country. You will never be disappointed with The United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! With best wishes, 1 am, Sincerely, Andee

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Just ended a 10 year friendship because they don't want to get angry about "the news" and "both sides" have screwed things up. Also has become antivax and says she would not vaccinate her children now if she had a choice. And finally, is very very resentful of Covid and the pandemic shutting down her life.

Bad day.

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When a cancer forms in our life we don't sit around and let it fester and metastasize. No. We nuke the shit out of it with radiation, or we poison it with chemicals, or we cut the son'bitch out because if we don't, we know damn well that cancer will kill us.

LAUREN

2025-07-11 00:36:13

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Just ended a 10 year friendship because they don't want to get angry about "the news" and "both sides" have screwed things up. Also has become antivax and says she would not vaccinate her children now if she had a choice. And finally, is very very resentful of Covid and the pandemic shutting down her life.

Bad day.


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Navigating UPS Choices in Singapore’s Market

Power disruptions in Singapore, though uncommon, can disrupt business operations, leading to data loss, equipment damage, and downtime. An uninterruptible power supply system is vital for ensuring continuity, but many businesses select systems that fail to meet their needs, resulting in inefficiencies. This article examines common errors in choosing uninterruptible power supplies and provides practical guidance, incorporating structured cabling for a robust infrastructure.

1. Evaluating Power Capacity Needs


Selecting an uninterruptible power supply in Singapore with incorrect capacity is a frequent mistake. Some businesses opt for smaller units, assuming they suffice, only to face insufficient backup power during outages, risking system failures. Others invest in oversized systems, leading to unnecessary costs for unused capacity, impacting budgets without proportional benefits.

Businesses should calculate the power consumption of critical devices, such as servers, computers, and CCTV systems, to ensure the Singapore uninterruptible power supply provides adequate runtime. Consulting an uninterruptible power supply company in Singapore offers expert assessments, aligning the system with specific operational requirements. This ensures cost-effectiveness and reliability.

For example, a retail chain using IT structured cabling for point-of-sale systems and CCTV cameras can collaborate with professionals to determine precise power loads, avoiding capacity mismatches. This approach supports seamless operations and cost-efficiency, essential for Singapore’s competitive business landscape.

2. Focusing on Battery Maintenance


The performance of uninterruptible power supplies relies on battery reliability, yet many businesses neglect battery lifespan and maintenance. Batteries degrade over time, and without regular upkeep, they may fail during outages, leading to data loss or equipment damage. This oversight often becomes apparent during critical moments, disrupting operations.

Businesses should choose an uninterruptible power supply system with durable batteries suited to their power needs. Regular testing and maintenance schedules are crucial to ensure batteries remain functional. Partnering with an affordable uninterruptible power supply in Singapore by Comnet Systems that provides maintenance services helps avoid failures and maintain continuity.

Navigating UPS Choices in Singapore’s Market

For instance, a logistics firm integrating a structured cabling system for warehouse operations can schedule routine UPS battery checks to ensure reliability during outages. This proactive approach protects critical systems, such as inventory management, and aligns with Singapore’s emphasis on operational efficiency.

3. Incorporating Surge Protection


Uninterruptible power supplies protect against power surges and voltage fluctuations that can damage equipment like access control systems in Singapore setups, in addition to providing backup power. Many businesses fail to verify if their UPS includes surge protection, leaving systems vulnerable to electrical damage. This can reduce equipment lifespan and disrupt operations.

Choosing a UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) and surge protection is essential for safeguarding devices. These features stabilize power delivery, protecting the IT infrastructure and extending hardware durability. In Singapore, where reliable power is critical, such systems ensure comprehensive protection for operations.

For example, a corporate office using structured cabling for network connectivity and security systems can benefit from a UPS with AVR, ensuring uninterrupted performance of CCTV cameras and access controls. This integrated approach minimizes risks and supports continuity in Singapore’s dynamic market.

4. Prioritizing Quality Over Cost


Many businesses, particularly startups, opt for low-cost uninterruptible power supply Singapore options, compromising on quality. Budget units often offer lower efficiency, shorter battery life, and limited capacity, leading to frequent breakdowns and higher long-term costs. This approach undermines reliability and increases maintenance expenses.

Businesses should prioritize reputable brands with strong warranties and positive customer feedback over price alone. Working with a trusted uninterruptible power supply company in Singapore ensures access to reliable, cost-effective solutions tailored to specific needs. This balances affordability with performance, reducing the risk of failures.

For instance, a small business implementing IT cabling for network expansion can avoid low-quality UPS units by consulting experts who recommend durable systems. This ensures compatibility with structured cabling systems and supports long-term efficiency, vital for Singapore’s competitive market.

5. Supporting Future Growth


Failing to plan for future expansion is a common error when selecting uninterruptible power supplies. Businesses often choose systems that meet current needs but cannot handle increased power demands as operations grow. This leads to premature replacements and additional costs, disrupting continuity.

Opting for a scalable Singapore uninterruptible power supply allows businesses to accommodate growth without replacing entire systems. Consulting an uninterruptible power supply company in Singapore helps identify systems that support additional loads, ensuring flexibility. This is critical for businesses integrating IT structured cabling for expanding networks or security systems.

Projects like Faber Residence demonstrate the value of scalability. By combining structured cabling with scalable UPS solutions, the development supports growing demands for smart home features and CCTV systems. This forward-thinking approach ensures businesses in Singapore can expand efficiently, maintaining reliability as needs evolve.

Navigating the selection of an uninterruptible power supply in Singapore requires evaluating capacity, battery maintenance, surge protection, quality, and scalability. Integrating with a structured cabling system enhances infrastructure reliability. Partnering with a trusted uninterruptible power supply company in Singapore provides tailored solutions, enabling businesses to avoid errors and ensure efficiency in a competitive market.

Complete Guide to Uninterruptible Power Supply Singapore

Discover the best Uninterruptible Power Supply in Singapore. Learn how a top UPS company ensures reliable power supplies for your needs. Stay powered always!
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Oregon's Housing Crisis is the fault of "Investors" driving up prices, not a shortage of housing:

From the OR Capital Chronicle:

There is no large crisis in the raw amount or supply of housing. The crisis lies in its price.

In this current decade, Oregon’s population increased only slightly, from about 4.2 million at the decade’s start, to about 4.3 million now, and there’s been no mass destruction of housing. . . .

Legislative Republicans this April complained that in the last three years only about 43,000 building permits for residences had been issued in the state, well below the governor’s plan for 108,000. But the state’s number of households rose by about the same amount during that time. The new construction that happened should, in theory, have been enough to keep up with it.

In 2023 (the most recent year available), Oregon had about 1.75 million “households” with the average household comprising 2.4 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

That same year, the Census counted in the state 1.88 million “housing units” — over 100,000 more housing units than the number of households — including “a house, an apartment, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters.” It doesn’t include some other residential places, such as trailer and mobile home parks.

The upshot is that Oregon, like most states, has more residential units than households.

And there is no crisis for people of sufficient means. Anyone who can afford to plunk down a half-million or so (which includes many existing homeowners, in or out of state) will not have much trouble finding a house. People below that level, a large part of the population, may find that a house (or in some places apartment rentals, too) are simply out of reach.

The problem with Oregon’s housing crisis is affordability. The median house value in Oregon (which reflects purchase prices) as of May was $540,300, according to online real estate market platform Zillow. One home-buying calculator estimates that if a purchaser puts down 18% for the home — the median downpayment of home buyers in the U.S., according to the National Association of Realtors — they would need to have more than $97,000 saved, and earn more than $120,000 per year to afford their mortgage payments. That means fewer than a fifth of Oregon households could afford a median-priced house based on income. (Sales by owners of currently owned houses could expand that number.)

Despite the limited pool of buyers, prices have climbed and stayed high.

Why?

Oregon’s notably strict laws on land use are often mentioned as a cause of the problem. They may contribute to it, but many other states — such as next-door Idaho — have far fewer building restrictions but still have house pricing problems as bad, or worse, as Oregon’s.

High priced homes can be more profitable for builders and developers, so they build more of them.

But the key explanation for why so many more houses are purchased, compared to the number of local residents who can buy, seems to be that relatively wealthy investors — individuals and especially businesses — are buying large numbers of houses and apartments in Oregon, and around the country.

Many national studies have found as much.

Redfin News, which tracks home sales nationally, said last August that investor home buying has been rising steadily in recent years — about 3% annually — and bought one of every six U.S. homes that sold — purchasing $43 billion worth of properties — and one of every four low-priced homes that sold.

Redfin found that during the 2nd quarter of 2024 in Portland, 13% of homes sold (valued at $511,419,529) were bought by investors, an amount rising in recent years. Many homes are then flipped and resold for still higher prices. All of that activity places upward pressure on sales prices of other homes as well.

A variety of buyers have been among the mass purchasers. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley has for several years focused on the role of hedge funds in home buys, and with U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, a Democrat from Washington, introduced in 2023 the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.

Merkley called hedgefunds, “a contributing factor that has made it more difficult for middle-class Americans to become homeowners and is contributing to America’s twin crises of housing unaffordability and wealth inequality.”

Others have disagreed about how large a role the finance organizations have played. But someone can afford to buy all those houses — in many cases well beyond the asking price — and less-wealthy wage earners cannot compete.

That would be a real and pertinent, albeit sensitive, topic for the new state agency to address. Until someone does, the housing shortage for most Oregonians will go on.

#Housing #Houselessness #Capitalism

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I don't care whose fault it is. Use eminent domain to claim unused residences for public housing projects. The investors will flee the state in droves; good. Rent control, welfare, and public housing. That's all we have to talk about.

Alternatively we can talk about murdering people who make life hard just because you don't have a permanent residence, though I'll need a drool bib if that's the topic of conversation.

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Activists say the City University of New York is escalating its repression against Palestine activism by suspending a student leader and terminating the positions of four faculty members who have been active in protesting Israel's genocide in Gaza.

mondoweiss.net/2025/07/cuny-su…

#Palestine #Israel #Gaza
@palestine @israel


CUNY suspends student activist leader, fires four faculty members in escalation of repression against

Activists say the City University of New York is escalating its repression against Palestine activism by suspending a student leader and terminating the positions of four faculty members who have been active in protesting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Billie Estrine (Mondoweiss)

Sozan reshared this.

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MAGA Don speaks

whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/0…

A statement summarizing the end of USG $$ going to illegal aliens. In brief
- HHS restricting 13 programs
- Education ending free tuition
- Agriculture ending food assistance
- Labor ending grants & assistance
- Justice ending access to benefits

I've seen a few MDM outlet reports - they only mention HHS.


Taxpayer-Funded Benefits Are for American Citizens — Not Illegals – The White House

Today, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the Administration is taking the biggest step in more than 30 years to protect taxpayer-funded
The White House

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Apparently Libre Office is free and contains no AI.

#AI #Microsoft #LibreOffice

I don't know who needs to hear this but Microsoft 365 went up from about $70 to about $100 this year because they added Al. If you go to cancel before it auto renews, it gives you the option to switch to the about $70 “Personal Classic” 365. If this reaches one person who needed to know, I will have done my good deed today.

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#AI is a tool used by #police to launder accountability.

“According to the EFF, Draft One "seems deliberately designed to avoid audits that could provide any accountability to the public." In one video from a roundtable discussion the EFF reviewed, an Axon senior principal product manager for generative AI touted Draft One's disappearing drafts as a feature, explaining, "we don’t store the original draft and that’s by design and that’s really because the last thing we want to do is create more disclosure headaches for our customers and our attorney’s offices."

The EFF interpreted this to mean that "the last thing" that Axon wants "is for cops to have to provide that data to anyone (say, a judge, defense attorney or civil liberties non-profit)."”

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…

“Cops’ favorite AI tool automatically deletes evidence of when AI was used”


Cops’ favorite AI tool automatically deletes evidence of when AI was used

AI police tool is designed to avoid accountability, watchdog says.
Ashley Belanger (Ars Technica)
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