Please tell your friends about federated social media site that speaks several fediverse protocols thus serving as a hub uniting them, hubzilla.eskimo.com, also check out friendica.eskimo.com, federated
macroblogging social media site, mastodon.eskimo.com a federated microblogging site, and yacy.eskimo.com an uncensored federated search engine. All Free!
Calling Newsom's effort to redistrict the state as "A political power grab dressed up as righteous urgency" and ends with "But few things pose a bigger threat to democracy than overturning voter decisions simply because they’re inconvenient to your side."
Everyone rational already knows that Trump won 2020. Even the Democrats know. They just don't care because they have no morals. x.com/LeadingReport/status/195…
"The values of a culture and its ethics shape and inform how we speak and act. A love ethic presupposes that everyone has the right to be free, to live fully and well. To bring a love ethic to every dimension of our lives, our society would need to embrace change."
What's funny is that ultimately, these Redditors will end up generally fostering the complete contrary attitude in a lot of the kids, plus they're gonna notice that everything else is lame as fuck in the same exact way as their teacher
Probably my biggest failing, or at least the one that causes me cumulatively the most stress, is assuming that everyone knows as much as I do (or at least should). I guess it's sort of an extension of imposter syndrome, except instead of framing it as being secretly worse than everyone, it's that everyone is secretly as informed as or better informed than me.
So I imagine that since I know that the #fediverse isn't just #Mastodon, then everyone must know.
But they don't, and you might not, so here's a PSA for ya:
Mastodon is just one of many different platforms in the fediverse that all engage with each other seamlessly. Many of the people that you're talking to right now are not even using Mastodon!
All these platforms have differences, whether big or small. Some, like #Misskey and its forks (anything ending with -key really) are more similar: they're still microblogging platforms, just with different priorities, theming, and such.
Some of them, though, are dedicated to entirely different aspects of social media: there's #Pixelfed, that's all about, well pictures (think Instagram); and #Peertube, which, if you'll believe it, is like Youtube. #Lemmy is organized into forums, very similar to Reddit. Despite this, all of these federate seamlessly with Mastodon and other fedi platforms, and you've probably seen people's pictures and videos and forum posts being shared on your timeline without realizing that they're on these platforms — and that when you engage with them, your engagement in return gets sent to their platforms, too, and they don't necessarily even know you're using Mastodon!
Other platforms, like #Friendica, and #Hubzilla (which I'm on right now!) kinda try to be everything all at once. Hubzilla has entire websites built on it.
So, fedi can be as much or at little as you want it to be. It can be anything. If you're like me and you never liked the Twitter-esque microblogging side of social media (I was there when Twitter came out and I hated it) then you don't have to do it: You can find another platform, and still keep all your friends and connections. If you want a photo-sharing account, and a microblogging account, and a video hosting account, you can do all those things, and have them all be connected to the same wider community. Or, if you're not afraid of being momentarily overwhelmed, you can make an account on a Hubzilla platform and have all of these all in one place (or different places, all at the same time; Hubzilla allows you to have multiple channels and multiple profiles on the same account, and also the same channel or profile across multiple different accounts on different sites...it's kinda nuts).
This isn't a suggestion for you to move, more just for you to be aware of just how huge and impressive this whole fediverse thing is, and the options available to you and your friends. There's really nothing you can't do here.
Department of Justice Special Attorney Ed Martin was spotted in Brooklyn Friday inspecting Tish James’ multi-family residential property that is at the center of a federal mortgage fraud investigation.
Department of Justice Special Attorney Ed Martin was spotted in Brooklyn Friday inspecting Tish James’ multi-family residential property that is at the center of a federal mortgage fraud investigat…
Martin, conspicuous in a beige trench coat, visited the Clinton Hill brownstone a week after being appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi to run parallel mortgage fraud probes into the New York attorney general and her fellow Trump-deranged Democrat, California Sen. Adam Schiff.
Grand juries in Virginia and Maryland are currently weighing criminal indictments for James and Schiff respectively over allegations they falsified property records to secure favorable loan terms.
A staffer for the New Yorker who denounced Sydney Sweeney as an “Aryan princess” has spouted anti-white and antisemitic rhetoric in social media posts — before scrubbing her account after being called out on Friday.
Doreen St. Felix, 33, had written several racist posts on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, including that “whiteness fills me with a lot of hate” and that “the holocaust is the worst thing to happen to black people.”
The unearthed inflammatory tweets date back to 2014 — three years before the Haitian-American journalist was hired by the left-leaning magazine run by longtime editor David Remnick.
St. Felix deleted her X account after her comments resurfaced following her recent article for the Conde Nast-owned publication in which she criticized Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign.
which is $1m more than inflation calculators say it should be strictly adjusted for inflation. That's quite nuts, but then again Zillow thinks my house has doubled in value in the 10 years I've owned it which is also nuts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev have arrived in Alaska, where the Russian-American summit will be held, Sputnik correspondent reported.
Friends, please stop linking to Spotify like it’s ok.
The company steadily siphoned money from independent artists, then spent millions to host Joe Rogan, then littered their library with AI music, and now the CEO is investing in AI weapons.
There are plenty of less damaging ways to listen to music and podcasts.
Fascinating to see how Bluesky reacted to this post. I generally see a similar level of “engagement” on the two platforms, so I think the dramatic gap in this instance really shows how Bluesky culture still normalizes the use of problematic platforms (especially Substack!), while Mastodon abhors them.
what do you usually recommend to people instead? Because I personally don’t feel that there is a viable alternative at the moment, that doesn’t involve significant amounts of money and/or technical abilities/experience and/or personal technical infrastructure
I'm not trying to pick on people, but pretending "what service would YOU recommend" is an earnest reply is just silly. Like you couldn't type "alternative to spotify" into ANY search engine and not get the same results. If you're genuinely curious, that's a LOW BAR for effort to look up some basic information.
But why not. Here we go.
I share links to individual songs from youtube if I want someone to sample a song.
I pay for a Qobuz subscription because they pay the best to whoever owns the license and they were the first to offer the highest and best streaming quality. Plus they write great articles, and have a goofy audiophile social media club to hang out in.
Then for the artists I REALLY like, I buy their stuff directly, and I manage my own local music and movie collection through Plex.
There. Now you dont need to ask about alternatives. You can stop doing business with Spotify. Problem solved.
That's also very annoying for people who just don't use Spotify. Why not let people choose to open the song on their preferred streaming platform like so?
Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.
Ditching #Spotify applies to creators too. I've intentionally kept the podcast off Spotify and Amazon Music, which I know might reduce the reach somewhat.
"Available on select platforms" ranks higher than "available everywhere" IMHO.
The Impact of Feedstock Pretreatment on Biochar Pyrolysis
Biochar production through pyrolysis has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential applications in agriculture, energy production, and environmental management. However, the quality of the biochar produced is highly dependent on the characteristics of the raw feedstock used and the pretreatment processes applied before pyrolysis. In this blog post, we will explore how different feedstock pretreatment methods can affect biochar production and its final properties, particularly when utilizing biochar pyrolysis machine.
What is Biochar Pyrolysis?
Biochar pyrolysis is a thermochemical process where organic materials (biomass) are heated in a low-oxygen environment to produce biochar, gas, and liquid by-products. The resulting biochar is a stable carbon-rich material that can be used for a variety of purposes, including soil amendment, carbon sequestration, and even as a source of renewable energy.
Why is Feedstock Pretreatment Important?
Feedstock pretreatment is the process of modifying raw materials before they undergo pyrolysis. These modifications can include physical, chemical, or biological treatments aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the pyrolysis process and improving the quality of the biochar. Pretreatment can alter the chemical composition, particle size, moisture content, and structure of the feedstock, all of which significantly influence the final product.
Here’s a breakdown of how different pretreatment methods can impact biochar pyrolysis:
Moisture Content Reduction
High moisture content in raw biomass can lead to inefficiencies during pyrolysis. When biomass is wet, it requires additional energy to evaporate the water before pyrolysis can take place. This lowers the overall energy efficiency of the process and reduces the yield of biochar. Therefore, drying the feedstock before pyrolysis is one of the most common and effective pretreatment methods.
Impact on Biochar: Drying helps produce biochar with better structural integrity, higher carbon content, and lower ash content. It also reduces the risk of tar formation during pyrolysis, resulting in cleaner and more stable biochar.
Particle Size Reduction
The particle size of the feedstock is another critical factor in biochar production. Smaller feedstock particles have a larger surface area, allowing for more efficient heat transfer during pyrolysis. Reducing the particle size can help achieve faster and more uniform heating, which can improve the overall yield and quality of biochar.
Impact on Biochar: Smaller feedstock particles often result in biochar with a higher surface area, which can be beneficial for applications like soil amendment or carbon sequestration, where surface area plays a key role in interactions with the environment.
Chemical Pretreatment
Chemical pretreatment involves using chemicals to modify the feedstock’s composition before pyrolysis. Common chemicals used for pretreatment include acids, alkalis, or metal salts, which can alter the lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose content of the biomass. This can make the material more thermally stable and easier to convert into biochar.
Impact on Biochar: Chemical pretreatments can lead to biochar with different physicochemical properties, such as increased porosity, enhanced nutrient content, and improved adsorption capacity. For example, alkaline pretreatment may increase the surface area and porosity of the biochar, making it more suitable for soil applications.
Biological Pretreatment (Enzymatic and Fungal Treatment)
Biological pretreatment involves using microorganisms (fungi or bacteria) or enzymes to degrade the lignin and cellulose content in the biomass. This makes the feedstock more susceptible to pyrolysis, improving both the yield and quality of biochar.
Impact on Biochar: Biological pretreatment can enhance the carbon content of the resulting biochar and create a more porous structure, which can improve its ability to retain nutrients and water in soil applications. It can also reduce the overall energy consumption during the pyrolysis process.
Thermal Pretreatment (Torrefaction)
Torrefaction is a mild pyrolysis process that takes place at lower temperatures (250–300°C) in a low-oxygen environment. It is used to improve the energy density and hydrophobicity of biomass, making it easier to handle and more efficient for subsequent pyrolysis.
Impact on Biochar: Torrefied biomass produces biochar with a higher calorific value and lower moisture content, which can be advantageous for energy-related applications. Torrefaction also reduces the likelihood of tar formation and improves the overall quality of the biochar.
Pretreatment Using Biochar Pyrolysis Machines
Modern biochar pyrolysis machines are designed to optimize the pyrolysis process and can include specific features that enable better pretreatment of feedstock. These machines may incorporate temperature and pressure controls, as well as methods for pre-drying or even pre-heating the biomass before it enters the pyrolysis chamber.
Impact on Biochar: Advanced pyrolysis machines can significantly improve the efficiency of feedstock pretreatment, leading to higher-quality biochar with more consistent properties. For instance, machines that offer precise control over heating rates can help produce biochar with desired characteristics such as higher surface area, better porosity, and improved nutrient retention. These machines are also designed to handle a variety of feedstocks, which adds to their versatility in biochar production.
Conclusion
Feedstock pretreatment plays a critical role in determining the quality and characteristics of biochar produced from pyrolysis. By using methods such as drying, particle size reduction, chemical treatment, and biological treatments, the efficiency of the pyrolysis process can be improved, resulting in biochar with better properties for a wide range of applications. Additionally, using state-of-the-art biochar pyrolysis machines equipped with advanced pretreatment features can further enhance the overall process.
For those interested in maximizing the potential of biochar production, choosing the right feedstock pretreatment strategy and investing in high-performance biochar pyrolysis machines can make all the difference.
Biochar pyrolysis equipment provides an innovative solution for EBC standard biochar production. The equipment combines high efficiency, eco-friendliness
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The 1968 Broadcast That Exposed the Entire Playbook
In 1968, one year before the moon landing, the BBC aired a “fictional” program called News-Benders. It revealed fake space missions, staged newsrooms, emotional manipulation, and mass mind control—decades before conspiracy theorists ever spoke of it.
This wasn’t “truthers” talking. This was the establishment telling you—and you still went along.
The logic is simple: If the abuser warns the victim and the victim does nothing, the victim has “consented.” That’s the ritual. That’s the loophole. That’s how they sleep at night.
From fake satellites to staged wars, from LSD to control protests to emotional threats that keep the public just detached enough from reality—this 1968 broadcast mapped it all out.
It wasn’t satire. It was predictive programming—the ritual confession before the crime. And they’ve been doing it ever since.
In 1968, one year before the moon landing, the BBC aired a “fictional” program called News-Benders. It revealed fake space missions, staged newsrooms, emotional manipulation, and mass mind control—dec
The NEWS BENDERS was a 1968 "fiction-screenplay" produced and aired by the BBC. This is an absolute MUST-WATCH for anyone wishing to understand the deceitful world we live in - and how the mainstream ...
I would also add to Cuomo's list that for 8 years he helped Republicans maintain control of the New York state legislature, even though they had less seats than the Democrats, through his support of the IDC. Honestly I don't think people talk about that enough
@zephyrotv When I was young, one of my temp jobs was calling car owners to ask for their insurance info, or setup insurance for them.
Wasn't a horrible job, except one time, I asked for Bob, and the lady who answered the phone broke down in sobs because Bob had died in a car accident. I missed the note saying not to call that one.
African Stream founder Ahmed Kaballo joins MintCast to expose the U.S.-led takedown of his platform, the grassroots revolution in Burkina Faso under Ibrahim Traoré, and the growing pan-African resistance in the Sahel.
Several years ago I wrote for the @guardian about the urgent need to hold social media companies accountable for refusing to stop the spread of deadly antivax misinformation. Tragically, not enough has been done, and now people are dying and scientists are being targeted.
...and before anyone says it, Freedom of Speech does not cover or protect one from spreading misinformation anywhere.
In fact, it makes you Free Speech rights invalidated.
This is why no one should be tolerating misinformation from anyone anywhere, especially from Social Media tech giants, as it can harm a lot of people everywhere and should be taken very seriously.
US President Donald Trump told reporters that all parties are responsible for the conflict in Ukraine. “We are in a situation that should never have started,” Interfax quoted the politician as saying.
Sheikh Qassem: On August 14, 2006, we celebrated the July victory, when the resistance fought a major aggressive war for 33 days, and the outcome was that we achieved a great triumph through the “Truthful Pledge” battle. english.alahednews.news/fastne…
Alahednews - Fastnews - Sheikh Qassem: On August 14, 2006, we celebrated the July victory, when the resistance fought a major aggressive war for 33 days, and the ou...
Say it with me, anyone who likes cutesy uwu stuff is a fucking mentally deranged person who should be put down with the sword right away asap never show mercy at all to any uwu type at all be it from su,sanrio,undertale,omori,nso or bluey for example full fucking stop.
ANCHORAGE, AK — Peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine were reportedly off to a bad start after President Donald Trump accidentally ripped Russian President Vladimir Putin's arm off with a super macho handshake.
It's been awhile since I researched vaping but IIRC vaping barely causes any harmful side effects if you're not like vaping super heavily and consistently, and there's no evidence of a "secondhand smoke" effect with vaping like there is with smoking
Putin confirmed today that there would have been no Ukraine War without Democrats stealing the 2020 election from President Trump. x.com/LeadingReport/status/195…
@RehnyNytes256 Indeed. And well I'm sure you heard about the incident on why everyone moved here from Varis? Never the less, for me I've already moved on from that, and focus on myself.
I figured Halo started something…
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in reply to Mark ☑️ • • •currently Texas Dems have 12 of 38 seats. Currently California Dems have 43 of 52 seats.
Texas Dems have 31%. California GOP has 17% of the seats.
This whole thing is absurd! Newsom is so in the fucming wrong here.
CA votes 40% for Trump but has 17% of the House seats, 0% of the Senate seats. There is also a super majority in State legislature.
And Newsom speaks of "protecting democracy"
Fuck this guy seriously fuxk him to hell.