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A best-selling Vancouver author has launched a class-action lawsuit against Nvidia, claiming the multi-trillion dollar tech company illegally used his and other Canadian writers' works to train artificial intelligence large language models (LLM). cbc.ca/news/canada/british-col…

J.B. MacKinnon is named as the representative plaintiff in the claim, which says his books, The 100-Mile Diet and The Once and Future World, were part of a 196,640-book dataset that Nvidia used without paying a licensing fee or securing consent to acquire or use the works. #cdnpoli #copyright #AI

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I tried to replace myself with ChatGPT in my English class

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What Happened When I Tried to Replace Myself with ChatGPT in My English Classroom

My students call it “Chat,” a cute nickname they all seem to have agreed on at some point. They use it to make study guides, interpret essay prompts, and register for classes, turning it loose on t…
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A Latin American Project Manager's Voice: Why Choose a Small Concrete Batching Plant

In the dynamic and challenging construction landscape of Latin America, decisions about equipment can define a project’s success or failure. From urban infrastructure to rural housing initiatives, project managers face increasing pressure to deliver quality results on time and within budget. One tool that has become a game-changer for many is the mini concrete plant. Small in size but big in impact, these compact batching units are helping construction professionals across the region increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve on-site control. In this article, we hear directly from a project manager working in the field to understand why choosing a small concrete batching plant(mini planta de hormigon) is becoming the preferred strategy.

The Practical Needs of Construction Projects in Latin America


Construction projects in Latin America often face a unique set of conditions—challenging terrain, limited infrastructure, and frequent changes in project location. Large equipment isn’t always practical or necessary. As our featured project manager explains, “Many of our projects are in semi-urban or remote locations, where setting up a large-scale ready mix concrete plant would be costly and time-consuming. A small batching plant allows us to stay flexible and responsive.”

Small concrete batching plants are ideal for projects that require moderate volumes of concrete on a daily basis, such as housing developments, road repairs, or municipal infrastructure. Their portability and ease of installation allow teams to set up quickly and begin production with minimal delay.

Key Advantages of Small Concrete Batching Plants

Lower Investment and Operating Costs


One of the top reasons to choose a small batching plant is affordability. Compared to larger setups, the concrete plant price(planta de hormigón precio) for a mini version is much lower—making it accessible to small contractors and growing construction firms. Additionally, operating costs are significantly reduced. These plants require fewer workers, consume less fuel and electricity, and are easier to maintain.

According to the project manager, “We calculated that in just a few months, the plant paid for itself by eliminating our need to purchase ready-mix concrete from third-party suppliers. We now have more control over costs and scheduling.”

Greater Flexibility and Mobility


Small batching plants can often be relocated from one job site to another. This is particularly useful for companies managing multiple projects in different locations. Instead of setting up a fixed concrete supply chain, teams can move the plant closer to the site, reducing transportation time and ensuring fresh concrete with every pour.

“We’ve moved our plant three times in the last year,” says the project manager. “It’s fast to set up and easy to transport, which has saved us a lot of logistical headaches.”

Consistent Quality and Smart Control Systems


Today’s mini concrete plant models are equipped with automated control systems that allow for accurate batching and real-time monitoring. This leads to more consistent concrete quality and fewer material losses. Even in small-scale operations, maintaining strict quality standards is essential—especially for structural components and government-regulated projects.

The project manager notes, “With digital controls and automatic batching, we’ve been able to improve our concrete consistency dramatically. We can adjust the mix on-site based on project needs, which we couldn’t do before with outsourced supply.”

Comparison With Traditional Ready-Mix Supply


While traditional ready mix concrete plant(planta de concreto premezclado) suppliers offer convenience, they also come with limitations. Deliveries can be delayed due to traffic or plant capacity issues, and batch consistency may vary. For small to medium-sized projects, relying on external suppliers often leads to wasted time and higher costs.

By switching to an in-house mini batching solution, contractors gain greater control over production schedules and mix customization. They can adjust for weather, adjust volumes based on daily needs, and reduce concrete waste caused by overordering or delays.

Smart Investment for the Latin American Market


With rising demand for affordable housing, rural infrastructure, and small-scale urban development, the Latin American construction sector is increasingly favoring solutions that are mobile, scalable, and cost-effective. The small concrete batching plant fits all these criteria.

Contractors and developers looking to invest in efficient production tools will find that the concrete plant price for a mini unit offers a fast return on investment, especially when compared to recurring ready-mix purchases or the high costs of large batching setups.

Conclusion: Small Plants, Big Results


From real-world experience, the message is clear: a mini concrete plant is more than just a smaller version of a batching plant—it’s a smarter, more agile solution for today’s construction demands in Latin America. With benefits that span cost savings, mobility, quality control, and long-term value, these compact units are helping contractors overcome traditional limitations and improve project performance.

Whether you're building affordable homes in Peru or managing infrastructure upgrades across a region, choosing a small concrete batching plant could be the strategic move that puts your project ahead of schedule and under budget.


Planta de Concreto Pequeña - 25-50 m³/h - AIMIX Group

Planta de concreto pequeña en AIMIX tiene tipo estacionario y móvil para diferentes proyectos de construcción. Alta eficiencia y calidad.
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Microsoft - as always, a threat to your security and privacy

I know some people don’t have the choice, but if you do, consider a different option. ‘Recall’ is a direct threat to your personal information.

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#Microsoft #Security #Windows #Recall #Privacy #JustSayNo


Tested: Microsoft Recall can still capture credit cards and passwords, a treasure trove for crooks

exclusive: Our tests have shown there are ways to get around the promised security improvements
Avram Piltch (The Register)

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Bold move by Valve to put out a public statement to the tune of "nah Mastercard is fucking lying, actually," bravo gamedeveloper.com/business/val…

Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms

Mastercard said it has not 'evaluated any game or required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites and platforms,' but Valve begs to differ.
Chris Kerr (Game Developer)

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Trilateral Realignment: Is Bangladesh Joining a New China-Pakistan Bloc? journal-neo.su/2025/08/04/tril…

Trilateral Realignment: Is Bangladesh Joining a New China-Pakistan Bloc?

Amidst rising polarization in the South Asian region, Bangladesh is navigating the regional geopolitical landscape carefully. Post-Hasina Realignment and
Таут Батаут (New Eastern Outlook)

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Show HN: I've been building an ERP for manufacturing for the last 3 years

Link: github.com/crbnos/carbon
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…


GitHub - crbnos/carbon: The open-source manufacturing ERP/MES/QMS. Perfect for complex assembly, HMLV, and configure to order manufacturing.

The open-source manufacturing ERP/MES/QMS. Perfect for complex assembly, HMLV, and configure to order manufacturing. - crbnos/carbon
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Canada is on the brink of setting a historic national standard for airborne protections — but it’s under threat.

Join us for a crucial Town Hall featuring Dr. Dick Zoutman to discuss this matter. Your voice and presence matter.

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#PublicHealth #Canada #Masking #MaskUp #COVID #COVID19 #CleanAir

Promotional graphic for a WHN.global Town Hall titled “The Fight for Canadian Universal Healthcare Respirator Mask Standards.” The event aims to defend Canada’s respirator mask standards and protect universal healthcare. It invites the public to learn what’s at stake and how to take action. Event type: Town Hall (label in red) Main heading: “The Fight for Canadian Universal Healthcare Respirator Mask Standards” Description text: “Join us for a critical Town Hall to defend Canada’s respirator mask standards and protect universal healthcare. Learn what’s at stake and how to take action.” Date: Tuesday, August 5ᵗʰ (calendar icon) Time: 12–1 PM EST (clock icon) Speakers (with photos): Katie Marsh (shown smiling with red glasses and long hair) Dr. Dick Zoutman (shown smiling outdoors in a jacket, with white hair) The image includes the whn.global logo at the top right and a row of colorful dots at the top left.

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europesays.com/uk/318646/ Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to buy €500m of US arms for Kyiv in first for new Nato supply line | Ukraine #EU #Europe #Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to buy €500m of US arms for Kyiv in first for new Nato supply line | Ukraine

Ukraine war briefing: Netherlands to buy €500m of US arms for Kyiv in first for new Nato supply line |

The Netherlands has said it will contribute €500m ($578m/£500m) to buy US military equipment for Ukraine, becoming the first Nato country to contribute to a
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Israeli Crackdown on Protesters As Pressure Mounts Over Gaza Truce Deal tn.ai/3368826

Israeli Crackdown on Protesters As Pressure Mounts Over Gaza Truce Deal

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli police violently dispersed demonstrators in Tel Aviv on Sunday as families of captives held in Gaza protested against regime’s refusal to reach a deal for their release, amid reports of an impending military escalation in th…
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Good news. Blackrock, Vanguard and Statestreet are going to face Anti-Trust lawsuits, using their investors votes to promote Leftwing assault on Coal.

This might potentially be a vector for attack on these Finance Jews pushing their Woke and Anti-Gun shit on American companies.

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FANTASTIC BREAKING NEWS: MASSIVE TRUMP LEGAL WIN ROCKS WOKE LEFT...

Trump’s attorneys helped deliver a massive victory for freedom and more in an antitrust victory in Texas. Mark Smith Four Boxes Diner discusses... Opinion he...
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China's fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter is a growing threat to US air superiority. Recent events, such as a J-20 flying undetected through a highly monitored Tsushima Strait, and its performance in a regional conflict, suggest its quality and quantity are surpassing US capabilities.

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#china #technology


China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Just Scored a Major Win over the West - The National Interest

China is proving each day that its forces are increasingly primed for ending the Western-led regional order of the Indo-Pacific.
Brandon J. Weichert (The National Interest)

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Radio TroUBle SHOW ARCHIVE + Playlist / June 10, 2025
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Radio TroUBle 558 • 3-minute hell w/ univac, das and pxe... on DFM.nu (10 JUNE 2025)

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I watched Bryan Lunduke's video where he defends real ID on the Internet. One thing in the video that I don't see talked about is that he offers an alternative solution that is just *SLIGHTLY* better.

Basically, you could have cards with serial numbers that you can purchase at a 7/11 or something. Kind of like an Amazon or eBay gift card, and you can enter that serial number when signing up for a website to prove your over 18 or that you are not a bot. It sounds better but I see potential problems with it:

1. There are too many random variables that make it less than anonymous. Does the cashier scan your ID or does he just look at it? Can you buy the card with cash or only with debit/credit? Are there facial recognition cameras in the store? The company/organization providing the cards might even require all retailers to not accept cash and to have the customer's driver's license scanned and have all that data report back to them.
2. Cards obviously cost money to produce and ship so one can make the argument that it is cheaper and more efficient to just have users provide ID on whatever website they are trying to access.
3. Opponents to such proposal could point out that an adult could buy a bunch of cards and give/sell them to minors just like we see with alcohol/tobacco.

Obviously, I would rather not have any of this verification crap at all and just stick to the honor system we have now. I don't even think this store-bought card system would be considered because there clearly are people who want to end anonymity online and age verification provides the perfect stepping stone.

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beard ひげ

these theoretical serial cards would probably just be treated the same as alcohol/cigarettes, or anything else for that matter. you need to provide your ID for r-rated movies, m-rated games, things like that too. we've just gotten used to not having to use our ID on the internet because we've never had to. the other problem is of course that instead of someone just looking at your ID and saying "yup it's good" we have to worry about there being a database that stores it permanently or whatever. if it were actually illegal to retain that information then i think it might help ease the transition a lot.

that's part of why AI might be a good fit for this. it's not even a person looking at your shit, it's a robot that checks it and then discards it and just sets an 18+ flag on your account or something.

to be honest, if we're either going to go the route of sanitizing the entire internet or needing to provide ID to see stuff that isn't sanitized, i'd rather have the latter. especially if we can reverse some of the sanitization that's already happened. but yeah it would have to go through some really good encryption or just be checked and then erased.

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Pawlicker 🐾😹

The whole reason companies are against this shit is the Ashley Madison leak and its aftereffects.

There were powerful people named in the leak, along with plenty of people who in said leak were in family/social situations where being a cheater or porn addict means there is a real chance of suicide, shunning, and never being able to shake that image. It's the same reason why revenge porn and sextortion laws exist.

I've noticed that pornhub and the like are against age verification laws where it's required to be in house. Pornhub has no problem with the UK law as opposed to what some US states want because even a "credit card check" is okay as per OFCOM and they don't need to worry about themselves getting hacked and losing all the info.
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@beardalaxy Unless you have physical access to the scanners or servers, there is no way to prove that the data is erased after verification. Of course the government could make storing that data illegal, but they could also be storing the data themselves through mandated backdoors.

>to be honest, if we're either going to go the route of sanitizing the entire internet or needing to provide ID to see stuff that isn't sanitized, i'd rather have the latter. especially if we can reverse some of the sanitization that's already happened. but yeah it would have to go through some really good encryption or just be checked and then erased.

I would also have the latter, but I don't want the Internet to be the next HAM radio where you have to jump through a bunch of state mandated hoops just to use the damn thing or at least a certain layer of it.

Honestly, the real ID thing reminds me of Ender's Game. The book was written before the Internet went public, but the book featured an Internet like network called "the nets" and unlike the Internet we have, most of it is invite-only and heavily moderated, and I remember that users would have to buy passports from the government in order to use it. However, the ironic thing is is that there is a subplot where two kids use pseudonyms to publish essays on the nets to influence people in order to set up a world government, which wouldn't happen in real-life as the government could just link the passports to the usernames and tell everyone "these are a bunch of kids, don't listen to them."

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i dont know how to say many of the things im seeing lately without feeling insulting. so ill just be insulting i guess...

lately, watching interactions between people, it seems like there are chronic, increasing levels of disconnected LARP mind. I also think this is emphasized from spending so much time outside, working with my hands, growing food, listening to topical podcasts, reading books, writing, and thinking. Im not claiming any kind of superiority here. rather i am commenting on the fruit of choices. I think what i am trying to say, is it seems like people who spend all their time online, on mainstream social media, playing video games, and interacting with AI, are losing a grounded connection to reality. In conversations, their connection to base level real seems shaky. It kinda has me concerned on the one hand, and on the other hand I am feeling even more conviction to become more grounded, more simple, more health, more sovreign.

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Trump's Base Fragments Further As He Demands States Support Israel Or Risk Disaster Relief

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Trump's Base Fragments Further As He Demands States Support Israel Or Risk Disaster Relief

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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Victory At Sea - Victory at Sea (1952) | E6 ‘Guadalcanal’

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Comments below the video:

"I was very young watching this with my South Pacific Marine Vet dad when I eagerly awaited this show. Our first TV and this fantastic show. I was too young to appreciate the importance of this time. I do now. My unit did a beach landing at the Qua Viet River on the DMZ and I remembered the shots of the Marines doing the same in this series. Luckily we had a cake walk. viewed in


Victory at Sea (1952) | E6 ‘Guadalcanal’

After discovering a Japanese airfield under construction on a remote island called Guadalcanal, United States military leaders decide to make it the site of ...
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