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After two years of enabling a genocide, including with a disinformation piece, "Screams Without Words", people are NOW upset that NYT is a piece of shit.
TPM - President Trump employs a term often used as a slur against Jewish people as he blasts bankers during a speech in Iowa. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/tru…
Over the past several months, I’ve watched too many brilliant, dedicated friends lose their jobs across government, academia, and public media. It’s heartbreaking.
These losses reflect the broader erosion of the institutions that uphold our democracy, generate knowledge, and strengthen civic life.
And we will continue to feel their absence in unexpected and lasting ways.
A new tool called BskyDelete just dropped — a lightweight, browser-based way to manage your presence on Bluesky. Here’s what it does:
🔸 Bulk delete posts, likes, reposts, and follows 🔸 Filter by date, keywords, or engagement (likes/reposts) 🔸 Runs locally in your browser — no data leaves your device 🔸 Optional 📁 backup export before wiping content 🔸 Built almost entirely using 🤖 AI-assisted development
Perfect for anyone looking to declutter their timeline, start fresh, or just keep things tidy in the fediverse. Check it out here 👉 BskyDelete
Mass delete Bluesky posts, reposts, likes and bulk unfollow users. Advanced filtering to delete Bluesky content by date, engagement, keywords. Clean your Bluesky account efficiently.
"keep things tidy in the fediverse" BSky is APproto & Fediverse is ActivityPub Only because they can be bridged does not mean that BSky is actually part of the fediverse
Edit: just noticed this is the wrong community also: "repossts" 😛
I’m on Air Force One, traveling back to Washington from the Great State of Iowa, with many of our wonderful and talented Cabinet Secretaries, including Kristi Noem, Doug Burgum, Brooke Rollins, Lee Zeldin, and others in the Administration like Steve Miller, James Blair, SUPERSTAR Karoline Leavitt, and the legendary, first female Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, etc., and we’re watching a GREAT guy on Television — His name is Trace Gallagher, on FoxNews, a total professional newsman who, at the same time, is entertaining and very interesting. Keep up the GREAT work Trace!
Every now and then I get a hankering to play Black and White. After an hour or two, I remember why that's a bad idea. What a miserable game. Fuck you, Father of Lies.
Urgent: Israeli airstrikes on Mustafa Hafiz School in Al-Rimal, west Gaza, kill and injure many, mostly women and children, in a new massacre against the displaced.
Charred bodies and massive destruction after Israeli forces bombed the Mustafa Hafez School, which was sheltering displaced families. Most of the victims were women and children.
so our 8yo has some issues with adhd and writing in school, and one of his teachers mentioned special tutoring she could give him during the holidays. paid of course. according to something called the Davis method.
Wife: "I don't want to google that because I'm afraid what I will find"
2 hours later, message from her while we are trying to get the kids to sleep: "turns out it isn't science-based"
Davis takes a practical, fun, and client-centered approach to help people understand the root cause of their own challenges and/or learning difficulties.
oh uh, that's a red flag
under a youtube video result
Ron Davis's work on dyslexia and autism is profound, revealing that learning disabilities are caused by disorientation and inaccurate beliefs.
@aud lots of SEO spam, a few forum threads that take it down. and a few deeply disturbing, cult-like comments along the lines of "it's true because mainstream science does not want to teach it!!!"
yeah, the use of the term "root cause", the fact that there's an "institution" behind it, and then the "learning disabilities are caused by... disorientation and inaccurate beliefs" like WHAT.
and I'm so tired. She's one of his actual teachers so we will have to deal with her during the next school year, but I'm right now not in the state of mind to deal with this properly. People trying to scam me enrage me. Especially when they are trying to get my kids involved.
it's not even that she got any money out of us yet. or likely ever will.
but right now I am struggling to contain my rage.
and I know it's not only her attempt at fleecing us. there's so many shitty things happening right now in my life and the world at large and I barely can deal with any of them. and I KNOW if I let this get to me I am gonna pour all the resentment and anger of the last few months into it and it's gonna eat me up from inside.
Chile: Transfer of Mauricio Hernández Norambuena Following the Deterioration of His Health
On Wednesday, June 25, Mauricio Hernández Norambuena, a former member of the Manuel Rodríguez Patriotic Front (FPMR), was transferred to the Santiago Sur Pre-Trial Detention Center after a long stay at the Rancagua Penitentiary Hospital due to a serious health problem. Known as “Commander Ramiro”, he is 67 years old and lost 4 kilos suddenly after showing symptoms such as fever, sweating, fatigue, intense muscle pain and cramps. He is subject to strict security measures and is constantly monitored by three agents, in particular because he participated in the “Escape of the Century” of 30 December 1996, which deeply traumatized the Chilean authorities.
Hernández Norambuena’s family issued a statement expressing concern about the symptoms he has been showing for weeks and criticizing the lack of information provided by the authorities. The transfer took place a few days after this warning. At the same time, several demonstrations were organized to demand the release of the internationalist activist sentenced to several decades in prison in Brazil and Chile.
Mercredi 25 juin, Mauricio Hernández Norambuena, ancien membre du Front patriotique Manuel Rodríguez (FPMR), a été transféré au Centre de détention préventive de Santiago Sur après un long séjour à l’hôpital pénitentiaire de Rancagua en raison d’un g…
People On Here spend a shitload of time arguing about this and as a FEROCIOUS non-violence advocate I see a fair amount of it in real-time. So let me nail my colours to the mast: if a time comes when an individual wilfully causing harm or death to a state actor is necessary, it won’t be planned. RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:bxyrx…
And again, let me clarify: violence is when you willingly harm or kill or recklessly endanger humans or animals. Yes, self-defence sometimes counts, when viable alternatives clearly exist. Period. Not having that argument. Not judging your morals, either, just your tactics.
“But what about defending protestors from the fash?” It depends. And I don’t give a shit if you stomp on their feet. But in my painfully extensive experience if you show up looking for that fight you’ll find it. And wind up on video. At which point your community’s ability to defend you is limited.
I have absolutely said half-seriously to people that if they think A Certain Local Fash who always has a video camera going at protests REALLY needs one in the face we all know where he lives and works by now and there’s an alley nearby. But for FUCK’s SAKE do NOT hit a cop.
I agree with Robert Heinlein about very little but he was right about this: either you kill them and disappear the body or you don’t fucking touch them and we are NOT at the point where the first option is morally or tactically viable.
The whole damned Diversity Of Tactics argument among protestors has been going on at least since Seattle and it’s so stupid and pointless I can’t even AND opens the door for so many infiltrators. If your tactics are indistinguishable from those of police provacateurs, change your fucking tactics.
I’m not ashamed to take good advice where I find it so I will even quote Burn Notice: Guns make you stupid. Duct tape makes you smart. Be smart, because God knows we’re going to need smart people.
Also in hyper-local can someone from @democratsabroad.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy get ahold of Democrats Abroad Ottawa and tell them to stop letting fucking Fight Back grab the megaphone at protests? Do not let the Tankies drive the fucking bus.
I'm gonna eat fried chicken and crab legs to celebrate the day the black americans and the tomahawk americans defeated George Jefferson at the battle of bunker hill To save America from the Europeans
Please don't look away. Babies are not 'Hamas'. They, and their parents, are victims of a never-ending campaign by Israel, to steal land and kill for the heck of it.
A new video has now emerged of an explosion following Israeli attack on Tehran during the 12-day war between June 13-24. The footage shared by SNN TV shows 2...
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A groundbreaking UN report names some of the companies enabling — and profiting from — #Israel's genocide, occupation and apartheid against Palestinians. These are the #BDS consumer boycott targets among them. bdsmovement.net/news/naming-co…
In Latin America’s rapidly evolving infrastructure market, contractors and construction firms are not only looking for performance and affordability—they’re also placing increasing value on safety across the entire life cycle of their equipment. Asphalt plants, in particular, are long-term investments that operate under demanding conditions. From procurement to maintenance and eventual resale, evaluating the safety cost is becoming a strategic decision for buyers in the region.
Whether purchasing a mini asphalt plant, a full-scale stationary unit, or a mobile asphalt plant for remote projects, Latin American buyers are beginning to ask a critical question: how does safety impact my cost and return on investment throughout the plant’s life span?
Why Safety Is a Long-Term Consideration in Latin America
For many Latin American customers, construction projects are often carried out in challenging environments—mountainous regions, coastal zones, rural roads, or politically sensitive areas. In such conditions, the safety of equipment is directly linked to operational continuity, employee protection, and legal compliance.
While an asphalt plant for sale(planta de asfalto en venta) with lower upfront cost may seem attractive, experienced buyers recognize that lower safety standards can lead to much higher expenses over time. These may include equipment damage, project delays, regulatory fines, worker injuries, or expensive emergency repairs. As a result, safety is no longer seen as an optional feature—it is viewed as a necessary part of risk management and cost control.
Stage One: Evaluating Safety During the Purchase Process
The first touchpoint where safety cost is considered is during procurement. Latin American buyers today are far more informed and deliberate. They often compare various manufacturers not only by capacity and mobility but also by safety configuration.
Key features considered at this stage include:
Emergency stop systems
Temperature and pressure sensors
Interlock mechanisms
Dust and fume control systems
Fire suppression and explosion-proof designs
Buyers understand that a well-equipped mini asphalt plant(mini plantas de asfalto) may have a slightly higher purchase price, but it also reduces the likelihood of expensive failures in the field. This is especially important for contractors working in areas with limited technical support or slow logistics.
Stage Two: Operational Safety and Its Hidden Value
Once an asphalt plant is in use, safety systems play a major role in minimizing downtime and maintaining production efficiency. A mobile asphalt plant, for instance, may be deployed in remote or temporary locations, where even minor safety incidents can result in serious consequences due to the lack of nearby service teams or spare parts.
Operational safety contributes to:
Fewer unexpected shutdowns
Better protection of wear parts
Lower fuel and material waste
Stable mix quality
Improved operator confidence and reduced training time
These benefits directly reduce running costs over the plant’s operational years. In addition, plants with robust safety systems often require less manual intervention, which means fewer labor hours and less risk of human error.
Stage Three: Maintenance and Long-Term Cost Reduction
Regular maintenance is essential for any asphalt plant, but safety-focused equipment tends to reduce the frequency and severity of maintenance events. Smart monitoring systems can alert operators to potential problems before they lead to breakdowns. Features such as wear detection, temperature control, and real-time diagnostics simplify maintenance routines and help extend the plant’s life cycle.
In Latin American countries where maintenance logistics may be slow or expensive—such as in Amazonian regions, Andean plateaus, or rural parts of Central America—this preventive capability translates into significant cost savings.
Furthermore, maintenance of safer equipment tends to be easier and more predictable, which supports long-term planning and budgeting.
Stage Four: Resale and Equipment Reputation
Another reason Latin American customers pay attention to safety costs is the resale market. Asphalt plants with a strong safety profile often retain higher resale value. Prospective second-hand buyers tend to favor machines that have well-documented safety performance, intact protective systems, and a history of reliable operation.
A mobile asphalt plant(planta de asfalto movil) or mini asphalt plant with built-in safety systems is especially attractive on the resale market due to their flexibility and readiness for quick deployment.
In some cases, local governments or public-private partnerships in Latin America also have strict procurement rules that favor second-hand equipment with verifiable safety features. This makes it easier for sellers to recover more of their initial investment.
Conclusion: Safety as a Strategic Asset Across the Life Cycle
For Latin American customers, evaluating the safety cost of asphalt plants is no longer limited to the point of purchase. It is now integrated into every stage of the plant’s life cycle—from procurement and daily operation to maintenance and eventual resale.
While a safer plant may carry a slightly higher price tag initially, it delivers far more value in terms of uptime, efficiency, compliance, and brand reputation. For contractors and developers focused on long-term profitability and operational success, choosing an asphalt plant for sale with a high safety configuration is a decision that pays off many times over.
Congress has approved the first national school voucher plan, which will help all but the wealthiest families pay for private school and other educational expenses.
The plan, passed on Thursday as part of Republicans’ all-encompassing domestic policy bill, now heads to the desk of President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.
Families who earn up to 300 percent of their area’s median income, equivalent to more than $300,000 in some parts of the country, will be eligible, including those who already send their children to private schools.
The legislation is the culmination of a decades-long campaign by a coalition of private-education advocates, religious conservatives and some parents, who argued that families should have the freedom to choose the whitest K-12 school option for their children and get help paying for it.
@Chuck Darwin I think it depends somewhat on the situation. In Seattle, with grades 1-4 we had a few black and others, not much Latinos but a lot of Asians and we all got along and did reasonably well. Then in 5th and 6th grade, they started busing blacks up from the south end of town and all hell broke loose. It was not being black that was the problem it was cultural, those that lived in the North adopted our culture, those from the south immediately formed gangs. I know it's just anecdotal but it was an important lesson to me.
Boomercons are obsessed with finding this scapegoat since they wont dare talk poorly of pet minorities. They know a lot of guys are checked out of society and that won't pay for the hordes of illegals or keep the social security scam running. Minimalist lifestyle is only increasing in popularity and people are getting better at it as the days go on. Needless to say this strategy of getting people back into the wagie cage is not going to work.
Saying you plan on gutting the poor of basic benefits so some rich guys can buy another Yacht doesn't sound too good. Its a bad strategy but they're going with it.
I just asked a friend what she's up to tomorrow. Her response was that she hasn't given it any thought because, even though it was a short work week, it was a rough one and she felt "all 47 days of it." Not being a libtard I just found that a weirdly specific number and she responded "it's an UNlucky one these days" and I realized she meant Trump. I'm genuinely at a loss. Would it be dickish of me to say "it's unpleasant that you need to make literally everything political?"
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![Nicholas Grossman: When JD Vance says he'd eagerly make the United States poorer, weaker, unhealthier, and less free if it means he'll see fewer brown people around and get to enjoy image of cruelty against them, | believe him. If anything, it's weird and disturbing that so many still do not.
[Grossman's post is a response to this message by David Bier]
I've warned about the nativist mind virus for many years. They'd destroy the economy, bankrupt the government, shred the Constitution, trample our freedoms, and imprison their own people to get what they want: not just mass deportation, but something more like ethnic cleansing
[...which, in turn, is a response to this post by JDVance]
Everything else—the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy— is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions.](https://friendica.eskimo.com/photo/preview/640/7881612 "Nicholas Grossman: When JD Vance says he'd eagerly make the United States poorer, weaker, unhealthier, and less free if it means he'll see fewer brown people around and get to enjoy image of cruelty against them, | believe him. If anything, it's weird and disturbing that so many still do not.
[Grossman's post is a response to this message by David Bier]
I've warned about the nativist mind virus for many years. They'd destroy the economy, bankrupt the government, shred the Constitution, trample our freedoms, and imprison their own people to get what they want: not just mass deportation, but something more like ethnic cleansing
[...which, in turn, is a response to this post by JDVance]
Everything else—the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy— is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration enforcement provisions.")
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