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William J. Astore: An Ailing, Flailing, Failing Empire Lashes Out original.antiwar.com/William_A…

An Ailing, Flailing, Failing Empire Lashes Out - Antiwar.com

Originally appeared at TomDispatch. As a retired U.S. Air Force officer, I firmly believe in civilian control of our military. This country should be a nation of laws — not of special interests, oligarchs, or kings.
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ROJAVA. L’association SARA lance une campagne contre la cyber-violence ciblant les femmes
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"SYRIE / ROJAVA – Consciente de l’importance de protéger les femmes et de sensibiliser aux dangers du cyberespace, l’organisation de femmes kurdes, Sara a lancé une campagne de deux mois intitulée « L’exploitation sexuelle est un crime… Ne la dissimulez pas ». Cette


ROJAVA. L'association SARA lance une campagne contre la cyber-violence ciblant les femmes – Kurdistan au féminin

SYRIE / ROJAVA – Consciente de l’importance de protéger les femmes et de sensibiliser aux dangers du cyberespace, l’organisation de femmes kurdes, Sara a lancé une campagne de deux mois intitulée « L’exploitation sexuelle est un crime… Ne la dissimul…
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"Traditional" #journalism had its fair share of problems, but the rise of Google's advertising empire completely wrecked the primary source of income for most newspapers - and the remainder are gradually bought up by the fascist-adjacent business elite and turned into right-wing propaganda pieces.

Yet I do think that good journalism - delving into the facts of a situation, and explaining it to the public - is desperately needed. So how can we get more of it - and finance it, in this late-stage Capitalist hellscape we find ourselves in?

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Dave DeCamp and Curt Mills Talk With Matt Gaetz About Israel’s Plans To Escalate in Gaza antiwar.com/blog/2025/08/06/da…

Dave DeCamp and Curt Mills Talk With Matt Gaetz About Israel's Plans To Escalate in Gaza - Antiwar.com Blog

Antiwar.com news editor Dave DeCamp appeared with American Conservative editor Curt Mills on Matt Gaetz's show yesterday.   They spoke about Israel's plans to escalate in Gaza.    It was a a great segment, check it out:
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"If this plan is implemented in full, Thursday will be remembered as the day in which the annihilation order was issued. People may yet learn about this day in history class, just as they learn other dates on which a people's fate was decided. The names of the decision makers will go down in disgrace."

Gideon Levy issues a final warning via Haaretz, without mincing words, about what is to come.

#Gaza #IsraelWarCrimes

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The only question that remains unanswered is what will the world do.
Will it continue issuing condemnations and "recognizing" Palestine without lifting a finger to stop this campaign of annihilation?

Only the world has the power to stop it. In Israel, nobody will do so.

And Netanyahu? He may yet be nostalgic for those happy days when his trial took place in Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman's courtroom.

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#AI Microsoft's Azure used to store millions of Palestinian phone calls

#Microsoft's #Azure cloud platform has been used by Israel's military intelligence unit to store vast amounts of data, including millions of phone calls made by Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This capability, initiated in 2021 under the direction of Unit 8200's former commander, Yoav Sariel, allows for extensive surveillance and potential use of data for military operations.

#Microsoft claims no knowledge of the specific data stored, internal documents reveal a multi-year partnership aimed at leveraging Azure's storage for intelligence purposes.

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See also kolektiva.social/@oatmeal/1148…

@palestine
@israel
#GazaGenocide


‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians

Revealed: The Israeli military undertook an ambitious project to store a giant trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe
Harry Davies (The Guardian)

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Quoting Sergey Brin: "The use of the term genocide in the context of Gaza is very offensive to Jews, I would not rely on an anti-Semitic organization like the UN."

One might argue that companies profiting from genocide may react defensively... #ProjectNimbus is a $1.2 billion cloud and #AI contract between #Google, #Amazon, and #Israel that has been criticized internationally for enabling Israel's war on #Gaza, including surveillance and AI-driven tactics that contribute to the ongoing #genocide.

Google is to Israel what #IBM was to #Germany in the 1930s—tech support. See kolektiva.social/@oatmeal/1147…

@palestine
@israel
#Google #GenocideDenialism
#GazaGenocide #ProjectNimbus
#OatmealQuotes


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Greg Mitchell on the US Continuing To Cover Up the Horrors of Atomic Bombing antiwar.com/blog/2025/08/06/gr…

Greg Mitchell on the US Continuing To Cover Up the Horrors of Atomic Bombing - Antiwar.com Blog

Journalist Greg Mitchell, a leading expert on the US nuclear bombing of Japan in 1945, appeared on Democracy Now today, on the 80th anniversary of the US nuking of Hiroshima.
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Analyzing the Operational Costs of a Batch Tire Pyrolysis Plant

The tire pyrolysis process is an increasingly popular method for recycling waste tires into valuable products like bio-oil, carbon black, and syngas. However, understanding and managing the operational costs associated with running a batch tire pyrolysis plant is crucial for maximizing profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Operational costs encompass a range of factors including feedstock procurement, energy consumption, labor, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. This analysis highlights key cost drivers and offers insight into effective cost management strategies for batch tire pyrolysis operations.

Feedstock Procurement Costs


One of the first significant costs in a batch tire pyrolysis plant is the acquisition of waste tires. The cost of feedstock can vary widely depending on factors such as local supply, transportation, and tire type. Generally, waste tires are available at low or even no cost from tire disposal facilities, scrap dealers, or municipalities looking for an environmentally friendly disposal solution.

However, transportation costs can add a significant expense. Tires must be transported to the pyrolysis facility, and if they are sourced from distant locations, these logistics costs can escalate quickly. It's essential for operators to negotiate favorable feedstock procurement agreements and explore nearby tire collection points to minimize this cost. In some cases, businesses may explore partnerships with waste management companies to reduce procurement costs.

Energy Consumption and Efficiency


Energy costs represent a large portion of the operational expenses in a pyrolysis plant. The pyrolysis process requires a substantial amount of heat to break down tires into useful products. In a batch pyrolysis plant, the reactor is typically heated using either electrical energy or gas produced during the pyrolysis process itself.

The energy efficiency of the system directly influences operational costs. If the plant relies heavily on external energy sources, the cost of operations will increase. However, many modern batch pyrolysis systems incorporate energy recovery systems, which capture and reuse syngas produced during the pyrolysis process to fuel the reactor. This can significantly reduce reliance on external energy, lowering costs over time.

Additionally, optimizing the temperature and pressure within the reactor is crucial for energy efficiency. An efficient reactor design ensures that the system reaches the required temperature quickly, thereby minimizing energy consumption while maximizing product yield.

Labor and Operational Costs


Labor is another key cost factor in the operation of a batch tire pyrolysis plant. Depending on the scale of the operation, labor costs can vary. A smaller facility may require fewer operators, while larger facilities may need a team of technicians, machine operators, and quality control personnel.

Automation can reduce labor costs significantly by minimizing human intervention. For instance, automated feeding and product collection systems reduce the need for manual labor, increasing throughput while decreasing the chances of errors. Additionally, automated systems can ensure precise control over the pyrolysis process, improving the consistency and quality of the products.

However, even with automation, operators must invest in staff training to ensure that the plant runs smoothly. Properly trained personnel can maintain the equipment, troubleshoot potential issues, and implement quality control measures, thus reducing the likelihood of costly downtime.

Maintenance and Downtime


Maintaining the equipment and minimizing downtime is essential to reducing operational costs. A batch tire pyrolysis plant typically includes complex machinery such as reactors, condensers, and filtration systems. Over time, wear and tear can lead to performance degradation and even failure if not properly maintained.

A proactive maintenance strategy can help mitigate these risks. Regular inspections, lubrication of moving parts, and prompt repair of minor issues can prevent costly breakdowns. Additionally, ensuring that the machinery is built with high-quality, durable components can extend its lifespan, thus reducing the frequency and cost of repairs.

Downtime can also arise from unplanned shutdowns caused by operational inefficiencies or equipment failure. This can significantly affect overall production capacity and profitability. By monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining a rigorous maintenance schedule, operators can minimize downtime and maximize the plant’s operational capacity.

Regulatory and Environmental Compliance


Operating a tire pyrolysis plant requires compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. These standards may include air quality regulations, waste management requirements, and emissions controls. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in fines or forced plant shutdowns, which can have a detrimental effect on profitability.

Batch tire pyrolysis plants typically produce gases and particulate matter that need to be properly managed to meet regulatory requirements. Installing pollution control equipment, such as scrubbers and filters, may involve a significant upfront cost, but it can help avoid costly penalties in the long run. Additionally, environmental monitoring and compliance audits are often required, which add to the operational expenses.

It’s crucial for operators to stay up to date with local regulations and ensure that their operations remain compliant. This can be achieved by maintaining a close relationship with environmental agencies, implementing best practices for waste management, and investing in emission-reduction technologies.

Capital and Financial Planning


The capital required to set up and maintain a batch tire pyrolysis plant can be substantial. Aside from the initial investment in the pyrolysis system and supporting infrastructure, operators need to factor in ongoing operational costs, including energy, feedstock, labor, and maintenance.

A well-structured financial plan is essential for managing the high costs associated with pyrolysis plant operations. To maximize profitability, operators should focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, reducing energy consumption, and improving product yield. Additionally, careful financial planning allows operators to assess potential profit margins, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that the project remains financially viable over the long term.

Tyre Pyrolysis Plant

In response to the tyre waste crisis, pyrolysis is gaining attention as a sustainable solution. Beston Group’s newly launched BLL-30 tyre pyrolysis plant
Beston Group

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Large-scale marches held in Yemen universities to support Gaza en.ypagency.net/365345

Large-scale marches held in Yemen universities to support Gaza

SANAA, Aug.06 (YPA) - Large-scale marches were staged on Wednesday in several Yemen universities to denounce the continued genocidal attacks the Israeli occupation's committing against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.More than 6,000 students in Sa
احسن (Yemen Press Agency)

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Travailler jusqu’à l’épuisement | Le Club blogs.mediapart.fr/pascal-levo…
#politique #société #travail #santé

Travailler jusqu’à l’épuisement

Sous couvert de lutte contre la fraude sociale, le néolibéralisme impose la disponibilité permanente. Repos et maladie deviennent enjeux politiques d’une mobilisation infinie. Jusqu’à l’épuisement.
Pascal Levoyer (Mediapart)

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GOUDARD Louis, Joseph, étameur, galocher, anarchiste français réfugié à Genève
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"Ministère de l’Intérieur Police des chemins de fer Commissaire spécial d’Annemasse Haute-Savoie N° 418 Anarchistes GOUDARD Louis, Joseph Annemasse, le …Lire la suite →"


GOUDARD Louis, Joseph, étameur, galocher, anarchiste français réfugié à Genève

Ministère de l’Intérieur Police des chemins de fer Commissaire spécial d’Annemasse Haute-Savoie N° 418 Anarchistes GOUDARD Louis, Joseph Annemasse, le 7 avril 1892 Rapport Par rapport du 9 août 189…
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«Εάν αυτό το σχέδιο εφαρμοστεί πλήρως, η Πέμπτη θα μείνει στη μνήμη ως η ημέρα που εκδόθηκε η εντολή εξόντωσης. Οι άνθρωποι μπορεί να μάθουν για αυτήν την ημέρα στο μάθημα της ιστορίας, όπως μαθαίνουν και άλλες ημερομηνίες στις οποίες αποφασίστηκε η μοίρα ενός λαού. Τα ονόματα των υπευθύνων λήψης αποφάσεων θα τα συνοδεύει το όνειδος».

Ο Γκιντεόν Λεβί απευθύνει μία ύστατη προειδοποίηση μέσω της Haaretz, χωρίς περιστροφές, για ό,τι πρόκειται να ακολουθήσει.

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Γάζα: «Μέρα ντροπής που θα διδάσκεται στην ιστορία» – Το Ισραήλ αποφασίζει την εξόντωση των Παλαιστινίων

Ισραηλινά ΜΜΕ διαρρέουν «το σχέδιο δύο φάσεων» για την πλήρη κατάληψη της Γάζας - Προαναγγελία μαζικών σφαγών με στόχο τον εκτοπισμό των Παλαιστινίων
Φύλλια Πολίτη (in.gr)
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Λίβανος: Η κυβέρνηση ενέκρινε το αμερικανικό σχέδιο για αφοπλισμό της Χεζμπολάχ – Αποχώρησε η οργάνωση

Η πρόταση αναφέρει ότι η Χεζμπολάχ πρέπει να αφοπλιστεί έως το τέλος του 2025. Αλλά και ότι το Ισραήλ θα αποσύρει τις δυνάμεις του και να οριστικοποιηθούν τα σύνορα Ισραήλ-Λιβάνου και Ισραήλ-Συρίας.
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@specktator_ ναι ρε συ. Τι ισραήλ και οι ΗΠΑ έχουν αποφασίσει να αλλάξουν τον χάρτη της περιοχής.

Δεν θα σταματήσουν, είναι η πρόβα τζενεράλε Δύσης vs υπόλοιπων και όσοι/ες δεν το αντιλαμβάνονται είναι ή ΝΑΦΟ ή ηλίθιοι/ες

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In Contempt #55: Repression Against Anti-ICE Protesters Ramps Up, Hunger Strike Kicks off at Alligator Alcatraz
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"In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There’s a lot happening, so let’s dive right in! Arrests Following Anti-ICE Protests in Texas Lead to Targeted State Repression


In Contempt #55: Repression Against Anti-ICE Protesters Ramps Up, Hunger Strike Kicks off at Alligator Alcatraz

In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates,...
It's Going Down

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En Kanaky, l’accord de Bougival pourrait réveiller la révolte
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"Retour sur la situation en Kanaky alors que le soulèvement de la jeunesse kanak a laissé place à un nouvel accord colonial.
L’article En Kanaky, l’accord de Bougival pourrait réveiller la révolte est apparu en premier sur Contre Attaque."


En Kanaky, l'accord de Bougival pourrait réveiller la révolte

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One broke a story exposing a bizarre crypto-corruption scandal that led to the downfall of the justice minister; the other reported on a criminal complaint filed over allegations of rape and sexual harassment against a prominent opposition politician.

For their reporting, Zdislava Pokorna of Denik N and Apolena Rychlikova of Page Not Found faced an avalanche of threats, insults and hate speech.

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mesa 25.2.0 is out on arch not here

25.1.7 has updated just a few days ago


mesa major releases in the past 2 years have proven to be a big mess, there had been a few times we had to revert back to previous stable edition to avoid breaking graphic interface.
mesa is a rust heavy pkg which is key in nearly all graphical applications or their graphic layer underneath in both X and wayland/wlroots, breaking it means you are back to console.

Their release model has been such that resembles a beta -testing approach, "release see what breaks, attempt a fix, rerelease" and it takes a few minor versions before they get it right.
So we have decided to stay with stable 25.1.7 for a little while, and if there is a 25.1.8 release we will upgrade, we will let Arch beta-testing lab rats take the hit on this one.

[docs.mesa3d.org/relnotes/25.2.… ](mesa 25.2.0 release notes)
[https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/packaging/packages/mesa/-/commits/](arch upgrades)

Release notes also reveal some uncomfortable changes, such as shoving lib-zstd in everywhere and discontinuing support for older gfx cards

Let's hope our -D zstd=disabled \ build configuration is still acceptable in future releases 😀

#joborun

#zstd #mesa #x11 #wayland #nosystemd #runit

Mesa 25.2.0 Release Notes / 2025-08-06 — The Mesa 3D Graphics Library latest documentation

docs.mesa3d.org

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Alexandre #Douguine sur Telegram : /s/Agdchan/22628
[...#Trump ne semble clairement pas disposé à favoriser volontairement et de manière positive la création d’un monde multipolaire. Cependant, il commence à le faire de manière objective, indépendamment de sa volonté. Ses tarifs, ses attaques contre les #BRICS et les sanctions imposées à l’Inde contribuent à accélérer la consolidation des États-Civilisations face à une hégémonie américaine qui devient cynique, ouvertement agressive et provocatrice.
Vous ne voulez pas d’un multipolarisme par la bonne voie, vous l’aurez par la mauvaise...]

Alexandre Douguine sur Telegram : /s/Agdchan/22629
[...Modi se rend en #Chine. En soi, un événement marquant...]

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Les droits de douane imposés par Trump à l'Inde🇮🇳 pour faire pression sur la Russie🇷🇺 se retournent contre lui de manière spectaculaire :
le Premier ministre indien Narendra Modi se rendra en Chine🇨🇳 pour la première fois depuis six ans à l'occasion du sommet de l'Organisation de coopération de Shanghai.
En déclenchant une guerre économique contre les pays du BRICS, Trump oblige en réalité ces derniers, qui, selon beaucoup, traînaient les pieds depuis des années, à prendre enfin conscience de la menace que Washington représente pour eux tous.
🇧🇷🇷🇺🇮🇳🇨🇳🇿🇦VIDÉO : Brian Berletic : Les pays BRICS affrontent les États-Unis après la déclaration de guerre de Trump
Sur YouTube : https:// youtu.be/lpXTn38XUNU?si

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Coe said the decision was made to ensure “the integrity of women’s sport” with World Athletics asserting:
The SRY gene is a reliable proxy for determining biological sex.

I argue the science does not support this overly simplistic assertion.


What percentage of male humans are SRY+ve and SRY-ve? What percentage of female humans are SRY+ve or SRY-ve?

In simplest terms, the testes then produce hormones including testosterone, leading to male development.


Are zygotes sexed?

We know making testes or ovaries requires a complex network of many interacting genes and proteins.

Some genes promote testis development while others promote ovary development.

Other genes either suppress ovary formation or antagonise testis formation.

Even once ovaries or testes are fully formed, we require other genes to maintain them. These genes don’t always function as expected, affecting the development of these organs.


Yes, all these claims are obviously true.

If there is a change in the SRY gene so it does not function as usual, then a person can fail to develop testes and be biologically female. Yet they carry XY chromosomes and under the World Athletics tests they would be excluded from competition.


Correct. What percentage of humans have these SRY variants and develop female phenotypes? What percentage of those are high level athletes?

Other XY individuals may have a functioning SRY gene but are female – with breasts and female genitalia, for example – but have internal testes.


Wait. What? You said 'female' and 'testes'.

At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, eight of 3,387 women athletes had positive test results for a Y chromosome. Of these, seven were resistant to testosterone.


The author knows this isn't the same population with SRY variants he just mentioned.

He means males with androgen insensitivity, some of whom were deceived by doctors and parents.

World Athletics asserts the SRY gene is a reliable proxy for determining biological sex. But biological sex is much more complex, with chromosomal, gonadal (testis/ovary), hormonal and secondary sex characteristics all playing a role.


It's almost like you want to say "sex associated characteristics" but then the jig would be up, wouldn't it?

This may be easy enough in wealthy countries, but what is going to happen in poorer nations without these facilities?


You can send samples to rich countries where the testing can be done quite cheaply.

It is worth noting these tests are sensitive. If a male lab technician conducts the test he can inadvertently contaminate it with a single skin cell and produce a false positive SRY result.


What clinical test doesn't have to be performed carefully?

Nor does World Athletics recognise the impacts a positive test result would have on a person, which can be more profound than exclusion from sport alone.


Clinical tests have outcomes? You don't say. What percentage of high level male athletes do you suspect are unaware that they are actually male?

Given all the problems outlined above, the SRY gene should not be used to exclude women athletes from competition.


Is self identification more reliable? What test should be used?

theconversation.com/world-athl…


World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990

World Athletics says its genetic test for women ensures ‘the integrity of women’s sport’ – but science does not support this overly simplistic idea.
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Ru-Ukr war

Defence Politics Asia predicts the Ukrainian front lines will collapse in about a month. According to Cyberspec, the Russian General Staff predicts the Ukrainian front lines will collapse in 2-3 months. It will be interesting to see if either prediction turns out to be true.

(In any event, nobody can plausibly argue Ukr is not suffering from a shortage of troops, with such porous front lines and constantly encirclement by Russia over this summer).

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RAMY, CHIUSE LE INDAGINI PER DEPISTAGGIO

La Procura di Milano ha chiuso l'indagine contro quattro carabinieri accusati di aver cercato di manomettere le prove dell'incidente tra una gazzella dei CC e lo scooter che con a bordo Fares e Ramy. Incidente costato la vita a quest'ultimo. Tra le accuse quella di aver obbligato un testimone oculare a cancellare un video.

#Ramy
#RamyVive

Murales per Ramy al Corvetto.

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HIROSHIMA: OTTANT’ANNI FA LA BOMBA NUCLEARE CHE UCCISE IN POCHI ISTANTI CENTINAIA DI MIGLIAIA DI PERSONE. radiondadurto.org/2025/08/06/h… #bombenucleari #hiroshima #nagasaki #LOCALI #News

HIROSHIMA: OTTANT’ANNI FA LA BOMBA NUCLEARE CHE UCCISE IN POCHI ISTANTI CENTINAIA DI MIGLIAIA DI PERSONE.

80 anni fa, il 6 agosto 1945,  alle ore 8:15 del mattino ora locale, uno spostamento d’aria di eccezionale potenza sconvolge la città giapponese di Hiroshima: la bomba atomica esplode a circa 600...
Radio Onda d`Urto

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PALESTINA SOTTO ASSEDIO: DALLA STRISCIA ALLA CISGIORDANIA VIOLENZE E UCCISIONI. NETANYAHU, “OCCUPEREMO TUTTA GAZA” radiondadurto.org/2025/08/05/p… #Movimento #Politica #Diritti #Storia #News

PALESTINA SOTTO ASSEDIO: DALLA STRISCIA ALLA CISGIORDANIA VIOLENZE E UCCISIONI. NETANYAHU, “OCCUPEREMO TUTTA GAZA”

Gaza in preda a un’escalation militare israeliana senza precedenti. Ieri l’annuncio di Netanyahu di volere occupare totalmente la Striscia.
Radio Onda d`Urto

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2025-08-07 03:27:14

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These Nikon 18x70 Astroluxe IF WP binoculars have a nice pleasant easy 65 degree Apparent FOV.

Nitrogen Purged & Waterproof Sealed
Individual Eyepiece Focus
Barium Crown glass prisms.
Fully Multicoated
4 degree True FOV

♲ @EscapeVelo@nicecrew.digital:

I just picked up a pair of Nikon Astroluxe 18x70 IF WP binoculars. Found a good deal on Cloudy Nights.
@Elliptica will like this one.



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Here are my recommendations for Large Astronomy Binoculars. I dont really recommend the Nikons because they are too expensive.

Nikon Astroluxe 18x70 IF WP = $1700 new $900-1000 used
Fujinon 16x70 = $1200 new $500-600 used
Oberwerk 15x70 Deluxe = $330 new $230 used
Celestron Skymaster Pro ED = $275-350 new
Orion Mini Giant 15x70 = $125 used

You can find some older Fujinon 14x70 used as well. The previous iteration.

Dont bother with the 10x70 or 10x80 or the 80mm or 100mm binoculars. It's better to go with 10x50 for lighter weight. And the larger objectives dont gain much relative light to the 70mm, they weigh more and they also have more color fringing as they have to bend the light more in a similar sized frame.

There are some larger 80mm and 100mm binoculars with interchangable eyepieces and longer barrels that arent hand holdable that are good, but expensive and a much later purchase on your astronomy journey (if you even make it that far).

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You really dont need big objectives like that to look at the moon. The moon is so bright that collecting that much light into your night time dialated pupils is painful and not recommended.

8x40s or 10x40s are much better for moon observation. Even 7x35s.

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Neurodiversity is not a side issue
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"To build something better, we need the people this world tried to break ~ Pablo ~ There’s a strange silence across much of radical politics when it comes to neurodiversity—not hostility, just absence. You’ll hear passionate talk about Palestine, climate breakdown, strikes, prisons… But the everyday lives of autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent people? That
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Neurodiversity is not a side issue - Freedom News

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"Trump To Meet With Putin... OR ELSE Major ESCALATION"

Last Night's America First Show with Nick Fuentes (Begins at 2:42:11)

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TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT IMMINENT??? Trump To Meet With Putin... OR ELSE Major ESCALATION | America First Ep. 1546

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Non-sexual casual nudity.

Sensitive content

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OHE: Μόνο το 1,5% της γεωργικής γης στη Γάζα είναι πλέον καλλιεργήσιμο

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OHE: Μόνο το 1,5% της γεωργικής γης στη Γάζα είναι πλέον καλλιεργήσιμο - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση

Ο Οργανισμός Τροφίμων και Γεωργίας των Ηνωμένων Εθνών (FAO) ανακοίνωσε ότι σύμφωνα με νεότερη δορυφορική αξιολόγηση μόνο το 1,5% της γεωργικής γης στη Γάζα είναι πλέον καλλιεργήσιμο, επιτείνοντας τον κίνδυνο…
Θάνος Καμήλαλης (ThePressProject.gr)

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Έλος Καλοδικίου, ένας από τους σημαντικότερους υγροτόπους της Δυτικής Ελλάδας, πως ήταν και πως κατάντησε

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Καλοδίκι: Το έλος ξεράθηκε, σύσκεψη για μέτρα στις 13 Αυγούστου - EpirusPost

Το Έλος Καλοδικίου, ένας από τους σημαντικότερους υγροτόπους της Δυτικής Ελλάδας, βρίσκεται πλέον στα πρόθυρα της οικολογικής κατάρρευσης. Η παρατεταμένη
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in reply to Theodore John Kaczynski

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+bonifartius 𒂼𒄄

if all women you "interact" with are terminally online egirls. 99.9% of women are normal. the women in my neighborhood are sane. the women working in the bakery are sane. this RW meme of all women are to be subdued is in diametral opposition to the goals - men and women have different traits complementary to each other. in classic societies women often held the key to the house and managed the household finances.

what really is a problem is that the (likely naturally stronger) impulse for empathy and the wish to be in-group in women is hijacked by media and politics for sinister purposes. THAT is what should be fought against.

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Hello la team #mastovélo à #Paris ! Vous connaissez des adresses de bars et restaurants qui ont un endroit sécurisé pour accueillir une dizaine-quinzaine de vélos à la fin d'une "social ride" ?

Tous les jeudis soirs, Saru Ride propose une sortie à vélo. La sortie se termine habituellement aux Blédards qui dispose d'une super cour privative, mais le lieu est fermé pendant l'été et on serait preneurs d'autres adresses 🙏

Des idées ?
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Earlier this year, I made two trips to Sudan, where a terrible civil war has displaced 14 million people. The state is absent, international institutions are weak. Outside powers, motivated by greed and nihilism, have stepped into the vacuum, amplifying the conflict. In Sudan, the liberal world order has ended, and nothing has replaced it.
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This Is What the End of the Liberal World Order Looks Like

Sudan’s devastating civil war shows what will replace the liberal order: anarchy and greed.
Anne Applebaum (The Atlantic)

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Ρε παιδιά, τι λαμόγια είναι τούτα;

ΑΜΚΕ Excavate in Greece

η συγκεκριμένη ΑΜΚΕ παραπλάνησε τις Εφορείες Αρχαιοτήτων Πρέβεζας και Κεφαλονιάς, εμφανίζοντας ως εθελοντική εργασία τη συμμετοχή φοιτητών, με καταβολή διδάκτρων 2.990 ευρώ το άτομο, στο ψευδεπίγραφο «σχολείο εκμάθησης αρχαιολογίας στο πεδίο», το 2023 και 2024 στη Νικόπολη και το 2025 στη Σάμη.

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ΥΠΠΟ: Ανακλήθηκε η αιγίδα για το «σχολείο αρχαιολογίας» στη Νικόπολη - EpirusPost

Άμεση ήταν η αντίδραση της πολιτικής ηγεσίας του υπουργείου Πολιτισμού στην αποκάλυψη του Documento, την Κυριακή 3 Αυγούστου, για τα έργα και τις ημέρες της
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Politically embattled Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, wants the Republicans to pay, as EXTORTION, TWO BILLION DOLLARS in order for the Radical Left Democrats to approve the hundreds of Trump Appointments who have been waiting for months, and are raring’ to go. This has never happened before. There has never, in U.S. history, been such a delay. THEY ARE EXTORTIONISTS! Republicans must create legislation in order to get out of the grasp of these Country hating THUGS. Move quickly!!! MAGA

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David Lammy contradicted as UK 'hands Gaza spy plane data to Israel' | The National

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David Lammy contradicted as UK 'hands Gaza spy plane data to Israel'

THE UK Government is continuing to send spy flights over Gaza and share intelligence it gathers with Israel – despite David Lammy's claims to…
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Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard: “Obama directed that a National Security Council meeting be called... They were tasked to create an Intelligence Assessment that detailed how Moscow tried to influence the election—not 'if'—but 'how'... They knowingly wrote things in this assessment that were false.”

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I am proud to be the only President (with the possible exception of the Late, Great George Washington) to donate my Salary. My first “Paycheck” went to the White House Historical Association, as we make much needed renovations to the beautiful “People’s House.” Great improvements and beautification is taking place at the White House, at levels not seen since its original creation. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

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MIDWEEK WIRE – ‘Playing With Nuclear Fire’ – Patrick Henningsen and Freddie Ponton 21stcenturywire.com/2025/08/06…

MIDWEEK WIRE - 'Playing With Nuclear Fire' - Patrick Henningsen and Freddie Ponton - 21st Century Wire

MIDWEEK WIRE | Update on the disturbing situation which sees the United States, NATO and Russia edging closer to a nuclear confrontation.
NEWS WIRE (21st Century Wire)

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My concerns about Gary Stevenson’s economics of wealth taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/0… Gary Stevenson has emerged as a major exponent of wealth taxes, but his latest video has made it clear that his economics is neoliberal in its framing, embracing ideas such as the household analogy, claims that the government can run out of money and that it is funded by taxes, none of which are true. And the fact is that you cannot build social justice on the basis of inappropriate economic framing, so this matters.

My concerns about Gary Stevenson’s economics of wealth

In a recent video, Gary Stevenson said: “Governments are running out of money, just like a person running down their savings.” Gary Stevenson has become a significant critic of inequality in the UK today. His video this week is no exception.
Funding the Future

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Can't sleep so I hatewatched Occupy Democrats going on about Trump's deranged wandering on the White House roof and all they could say is, "He was talking about giving other countries nuclear subs! I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT WE SHOULDN'T BE GIVING OTHER COUNTRIES NUKES!"

like yes the dude is insane but that isn't what a nuclear submarine means, dipshit. fucking hell liberals are stupid

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