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3DMark launches Solar Bay Extreme benchmark with advanced ray tracing UL Benchmarks has released Solar Bay Extreme, a major update to its cross-platform Solar Bay benchmark. Originally designed for Android,...Keep on reading: 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme now available, cross-platform raytracing GPU benchmark

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Class, memory, and Jewish anti-Zionism
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"Jewish radicals have long challenged the state project built in our name ~ James Horton ~ Originally published 10 July 2025 In view of the modern genocide the Israeli state is undertaking against the Palestinian people, it may not seem advisable or desirable to look at oneโ€™s own position in relation to it. It can
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Announcing the 2025 Running Down the Walls in Brooklyn, NY
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"Announcing the 2025 Running Down the Walls event in Brooklyn, NY. For more Running Down the Walls events, go here. WHAT: Running Down the Walls โ€“ 5k Run/Walk/Jog/Bike/Hang WHEN: 2:00-7:00pm, Sunday, September 21st, 2025 WHERE: Prospect Parkโ€“ Lincoln Road/East Lake Drive, east of the Terrace Bridge (see the below map for exact location) COST:

Over 20 dead as new monsoon rains devastate Pakistan; death toll exceeds 400 iol.co.za/news/world/2025-08-2โ€ฆ

Final Straw: Malik Muhammad Speaks from Snake River in Oregon
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"Long-running anarchist radio show and podcast, The Final Straw, speaks with political prisoner Malik Muhammad. This week, weโ€™re sharing a recent interview with anarchist prisoner Malik Muhammad. Malik is 3 years into a 10 year concurrent federal and Oregon sentence for alleged use of molotov cocktails during the 2020 uprising and is currently

โ€œMy Spirit will Never Surrenderโ€: Message from Chris โ€œBig Texโ€ as Fight Against Repression Continues
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"Update from Chris โ€œBig Texโ€ G on ongoing fight against repression in Texas. Despite winning in court in 2024, Chris โ€œBig Tex,โ€ continues to face legal repression, resulting from charges stemming from defense of a community event targeted by white supremacists. A recent

There's a scene in Bladerunner where Rachael walks into Deckard's room with her hands grasped in front of her belly, and its exactly how the robot in Foundation walks around. I suppose it must be a homage by the robot's actress.
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Hey #disabled tag followers and connections, if I were to make a Hubzilla (social media) theme for people with visual or reading disabilities, what are some things you'd suggest? Are there any themes for any platform out there that you think do a good job at it? I already know of fonts for people with dyslexia, but give me your other ideas!
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@Comrade Ferret There are some good guidelines available at w3.org/WAI/tips/designing/ that you can look at for starters. Having an accessible theme for hubzilla is a great idea and would be a valuable addition!

Confronting the Realities of Antisemitism and the Gaza Genocide
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"Many fellow Jews have accused me of stoking the fire of antisemitism and inciting anti-Jewish violence since I publicly joined the crescendoing chorus of genocide scholars, humanitarian organizations, politicians and prominent Israelis who use the word โ€œgenocideโ€ to describe the actions of the Israeli government in response

No One Left Behind: A Mid-Year Report from the Frontlines of Hope
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"Mutual Aid Disaster Relief reports on autonomous mutual aid organizing in the face of the growing climate crisis. We do not wait for help; we become it. Without permission, we build in the ashes, along the flood plains, and across the fault lines. Disasters keep coming, and we return again and again, not as saviors... Read Full

The Double Standards of Genocidal Atrocities
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"In a commentary published on July 22 in the leading US newspaper, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens stated: โ€œNo, Israel Is Not Committing Genocide in Gaza.โ€ Six weeks earlier, Holocaust and anti-Semitism researchers Norman J.W. Goda and Jeffrey Herf had already stated in an opinion piece in the Washington Post: โ€œWhy itโ€™s wrong to More
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Announcing the Denver Anarchist Zine Fest
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"Announcing the Denver Anarchist Zine Fest on August 31st. For more info, go here. Please join us in the mile-high, sanctuary city that is aching for liberation. On this day we wish to foster conversations and activities that promote: healing, appreciation, awareness, preparedness, and relationships unique and common to all of our struggles. There will... Read Full Article"

Netanyahuโ€™s โ€˜total victoryโ€™ rhetoric takes an extreme turn responsiblestatecraft.org/netaโ€ฆ

Quick Thoughts on the Economy: Slowing Growth Until the Stock Market Crash
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"GDP grew at a 1.2 percent annual rate in the first half of the year โ€” that is down sharply from its 2.5 percent rate in 2024. It is not hard to identify the culprits: uncertainty created by Trumpโ€™s tariff threats, the loss of workers due mass deportation, and government cutbacks in a wide range of More

Colombelles (Calvados): cutting the fiber to the campus of the military-industrial complex (France)
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"Colombelles: arson attack on Effiscience technology campus Indymedia Lille, June 2025 On a weekend marked by the widening scope of warfare in the Middle East, and by the Paris Air Show, we have decided to disrupt activity at the Effiscience technology

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Atomic Bill and the Payment Due
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"Can a play influence public perception of our shared atomic history enough to shift the conversation away from a presumed nuclear โ€œrenaissanceโ€ and into a more critical, life-protective examination of what this technology is and could do to us all? Playwright and podcaster Libbe HaLevy believes it can. She spent 13 years researching and writing that More
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Home Depot sued for 'secretly' using facial recognition at self-checkouts

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Whatโ€™s up with CA?

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Letter writing + Talk with Toby Shone for the International Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners โ€“ BASE Bristol (UK)
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"Sunday 31 August 2025 BASE Bristol โ€“ Easton โ€“ 14 Robertson Road โ€“ BS5 6JY 18:00 Food 19:00 Talk The International Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners[1] takes place every year between 23-30 August to

Lethal Nonsense: Antisemitism, Codes of Conduct, and the Bendigo Writers Festival
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"Write, but do not offend. Speak and comment, but do not divide. Observe cruelties, barbarities and murder, yet refrain from having an opinion. This is the constipating, stifling regime being put in place via suggested codes of conduct for organisers of writer events in Australia. The

International Week of Solidarity with Imprisoned Anarchists 2025 Porto Alegre,Brazil
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"International Week of Solidarity with Imprisoned Anarchists 2025 Porto Alegre. Saturday, August 23, 3 p.m., Utopia e Luta, Borges staircase, historic center 4 p.m. Discussion circle: From the multiple expressions of struggle for the liberation of Sacco and Vanzetti in the 1920s

Private Sector Assumes Control of Haitian State as DC Lobbying Picks up Pace
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"On August 7, Laurent Saint-Cyr, the one-time head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti, was sworn in as president of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC). He is set to lead the council through the end of its mandate in February 2026. With the position of prime minister held by fellow

I never really understood the French Huguenot thing, though I know the term and that they were suppressed with several Inquisitions.

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Strategies for Optimizing Operational Costs in Biomass Pyrolysis Plant


Biomass pyrolysis plants have become integral to sustainable energy and carbon management, yet operational costs remain a critical factor in long-term viability. Efficient management of feedstock, energy consumption, maintenance, and process control can substantially improve profitability while maintaining product quality. Optimizing these parameters requires a combination of technological precision and strategic planning.

Feedstock Management and Supply Chain Efficiency


The selection, preparation, and transportation of biomass feedstock represent a significant portion of operating expenses. Ensuring a stable supply of uniform particle size and moisture content reduces processing inefficiencies. Pre-drying or mechanical dewatering of high-moisture feedstock minimizes energy consumption during pyrolysis, while centralized collection hubs reduce logistical complexity. Integrating local sourcing strategies ensures consistent feedstock availability, which lowers transportation costs and minimizes downtime in the biomass pyrolysis plant.

Thermal Efficiency and Energy Integration


Energy consumption is a major operational cost in biochar reactor. Implementing closed-loop energy systems allows syngas generated from the pyrolysis process to be recycled for reactor heating. Optimized insulation, heat exchangers, and waste heat recovery systems further reduce external energy demand. Modulating reactor temperature based on feedstock type and moisture content enhances thermal efficiency, ensuring maximum conversion of biomass to biochar, bio-oil, and syngas without unnecessary fuel expenditure.

Process Control and Automation


Advanced automation in pyrolysis plants enables precise control over temperature, residence time, and vapor flow rates. Real-time monitoring of these parameters prevents energy waste and product inconsistencies. Automated feeding and discharge systems reduce labor intensity and improve operational continuity. Furthermore, predictive maintenance based on sensor data mitigates unscheduled shutdowns, which can be costly in high-throughput facilities. Strategic process control directly correlates with both operational efficiency and product yield.

Maintenance and Equipment Longevity


Routine maintenance is essential to sustaining low operational costs. Reactor linings, condensers, and heat exchangers are subject to thermal stress and fouling, which can reduce efficiency if not addressed promptly. Implementing a structured maintenance schedule and training operators in preventive techniques minimizes wear-related failures. Additionally, selecting high-durability materials for critical components extends operational life and reduces replacement frequency, thereby lowering long-term expenditure.

By-Product Valorization


Maximizing the utilization of by-products is a key cost-optimization strategy. Biochar can be sold as soil amendment or carbon sequestration material, while bio-oil and syngas can serve as internal energy sources or be sold as fuels. Efficient separation and collection systems enhance by-product quality and marketability. Diversifying revenue streams from multiple outputs offsets operational costs and improves overall financial performance.

Modular Design and Scalability


Designing pyrolysis plants with modular components allows incremental scaling aligned with feedstock availability and market demand. Modular systems facilitate flexible operation, reduce capital strain, and optimize maintenance scheduling. Smaller modules can be clustered within a site to achieve large-scale throughput without incurring the inefficiencies of a single, oversized reactor. Scalability ensures the plant operates at optimal capacity throughout seasonal fluctuations in biomass supply.

Environmental Compliance and Incentives


Adhering to environmental standards mitigates potential fines and operational interruptions. Installing emission control systems and managing waste streams effectively maintains regulatory compliance. Additionally, carbon credit schemes and renewable energy incentives can offset operational costs. Leveraging these financial mechanisms enhances profitability while promoting sustainable practices.

Strategic Implications


Optimizing operational costs in a biomass pyrolysis plant requires a holistic approach encompassing feedstock management, energy efficiency, process automation, and by-product utilization. Each element contributes to reducing expenditures while maintaining or improving product yield. By implementing these strategies, pyrolysis plants can achieve both financial sustainability and operational resilience, positioning themselves as competitive and environmentally responsible players in the renewable energy and bio-based materials sectors.

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Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Switch 2 Upgrade Pack Is One Whole Dollar

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter $60 | Releases September 19 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Target The upcoming remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 edition. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter's Switch 2 edition is a digital-only release, but the Switch physical ...

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A Socialist New York City?
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"What if Zohran Mamdani, the Social Democratic candidate, wins the November 4th general election and becomes New Yorkโ€™s next mayor? Pres. Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in the mayoral race in opposition to Mamdani and will likely continue to call him a โ€œCommunist Lunatic.โ€ Heโ€™s warned, โ€œโ€ฆ we have tremendous power at the White More
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i will repeat, all "intellectuals" "philosophers" and so one are subhuman scum, they are pests, they are a monopoly on thought and pure propaganda, you NEED to form your own opinions through disassociative and spiritual encounters pol pot was fucking right bro

Fading away into himself. If it was literally anyone else I'd have sympathy. This greedy fascist, court adjudicated rapist and convicted felon deserves none. That's just the stuff we DEFINITELY know about. Release the Epstein Files UNREDACTED.

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