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Just finished watching The Garden of Sinners E1 Overlooking View. The plot was confusing at first, but then I understood at the end. The overall lesson deals with suicide and people with and without purpose in their lives. With people who live without purpose called floaters, and people who live with purpose fliers. There was even some metaphorical imagery. They’re really wasn’t an answer to what path is correct only that the connections made with others can lead you to flying.
This week on 'Yeah Nah Pasaran!' on 3CR, Cam & I talk to Emily M Bender & Alex Hanna about their NEW! book, 'The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want':
"A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world."
4.30pm, Thursday, August 7, 2025 /// 855AM, digital, streaming, Community Radio+ app, podcats 🐈
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This week on Yeah Nah Pasaran! on 3CR we talk to Emily M Bender [Bluesky] & Alex Hanna [Bluesky]. Emily and Alex are previous guests of the show, co-host the podcast Mystery AI Hype Theater 30…slackbastard
The Palestinian Statehood Drive Is a Despicable Sham
Western countries are rushing to recognize Palestine not to stop genocide but to solve a political problem. They’re offering colonial lies dressed up as liberation.
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#Israel #Palestine #2StateScam #SnakeOil #Genocide #Hypocrisy #Colonialism #Media
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel
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So the story goes this south or central Anerican drug dealer and gang leader owned hippos and when the government e!iminated him then the hippos roamed free causing damage
I was thinking maybe less people would have died if they just ignored him because the environmental damage caused by the hippos roaming free upon his elimination might have killed more people than he would have if they let him continue to live
The mathematics of starvation: how Israel caused a famine in Gaza
The Israeli government knows how much food is needed in Gaza. It has been calibrating hunger levels for decades, initially calculating shipments to exert pressure while avoiding #Starvation
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#Gaza #Israel #UN #FoodAsWeapon #Genocide #Famine #Inhumanity #Politics
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel
Israel controls the flow of food into Gaza. It has calculated how many calories Palestinians need to stay alive. Its data shows only a fraction has been allowed inEmma Graham-Harrison (The Guardian)
WHOA, just WHOA this is a whole new level of dumbfuckery.
The majority of Jewish people wishing to vote for Mamdani in NYC are allegedly a danger to the Jewish community.....according to that Zionist schmuck, Melanie Phillips
(text from a post on Bluesky)
#NYC #Mamdani #US #Politics #Racism #Xenophobia #Islamophobia #Antisemitism #WTAF #Zionism #USpol
I passionately hate companies that need your details before they tell you item prices.
All government offices are closed on wednesday in Tehran because of the extreme heat to prevent electricity cuts.
Iran is facing the wrath of global warming with heat records ater heat records and severe droughts in most areas of the country.
A group of Turkish bikers organized a motorcycle tour on the cracked ground of the dried-up Akşehir Lake yesterday to draw global attention to the water scarcity crisis and climate change.
The lake, which was once a source of water and a habitat for a variety of animal species and migratory birds, is now completely dry, leaving only a cracked layer of soil.
#Turkey #GlobalHeating #ClimateChange #ClimateCatastrophe
Passkeys are just passwords that require a password manager
Link: danfabulich.medium.com/passkey…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
Passkeys are randomly generated passwords that are required to be managed by a password manager. All the major password managers support them, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, and…Dan Fabulich (Medium)
In this episode of Breaking History, Gordon and I start with a simple conversation about Jeffrey Epstein which quickly takes on a life of its own when Gordon reveals that he suspects Epstein to still be alive.Matthew Ehret (Matt Ehret's Insights)
What utter fucking bullshit
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They even grow their own bananas now.Caroline Cubbin (New York Post)
IDF war criminal was identified in Sweden being on vacation.
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a war crimes complaint in #Sweden against Israeli sniper Boaz Ben David for his actions in Gaza.
Video of him being confronted and verbally attacking the person filming him is shared on social media.
Video available on #BlueSky
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And on #Telegram
t.me/newsvideofa/3639
#WarCriminal #HRF #ICC #ICJ #Justice #Gaza #Israel #IDF
@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel @sweden
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a war crimes complaint in Sweden against Israeli sniper Boaz Ben David for his actions in Gaza.Telegram
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Customizing tmux
Link: evgeniipendragon.com/posts/cus…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
I have been exploring some new tools here and there. When I started watching Primeagen, I took a note of several tools that he was using and advocating for. One of them was tmux. What is tmux? tmux is a terminal multiplexer.Evgenii Pendragon
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Tim decries ‘apartheid’, Oprah’s drug-fuelled trip Down Under, and Sussan Ley’s shifting sands on Palestine
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/05/tim-wilson-apartheid-oprah-australia-tour-sussan-ley-palestine
Plus what's a mere $2.5 million spent on some shiny new uniforms? The post Tim decries ‘apartheid’, Oprah’s drug-fuelled trip Down Under, and Sussan Ley’s shifting sands on Palestine appeared first on Crikey.
Tim Wilson decries 'apartheid', Oprah Winfrey is heading to Australia, and looking back at Sussan Ley's history on Palestine.Cochon Truffier (Crikey)
Labor’s shifting views on Gaza leave a trail of mixed messages and abandoned tactics
www.crikey.com.au/2025/08/05/labor-gaza-palestine-anthony-albanese-policy-recognition-penny-wong
As the evidence of genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank has grown, Labor has had to adjust its position or risk being left behind by allies and the electorate. The post Labor’s shifting views on Gaza leave a trail of mixed messages and…
As the evidence of genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank has grown, Labor has had to pivot or risk being left behind.Bernard Keane (Crikey)
The United States is not a safe country for anybody, including it's own citizens, much less asylum seekers.
"For real change vote here!" (EN: English)
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This project on its surface is as simple as it sounds: it's an archive, of stickers, from the anarchists' scenes around the world. That's it.anarchiststickersarchive.org
A lot of folks are very dismissive of the AirBnB problem. They don't wanna believe it's an issue.
They look at raw numbers and say things like, "it's only 30,000" homes that are no longer rental properties, just build new ones!"
Which is bollocks anyway. But the other thing they ignore is the quality of housing. These are usually the most livable homes that end up in the hands of AirBnB. Homes that people can no longer buy to live in, or rent. It pushes up the price of everything else in the market. Even shitty homes are pushed out of reach. We end up paying more and still don't have access to something half decent.
AirBnB is toxic to any society. It's concentrating wealth into the hands of a few.
Kurginyan: Trump and his team are only focused on themselves Rossa Primavera News from RussiaAvis Krane (Rossa Primavera International News)
Yeah, good fucking work Windows.
What I absolutely want when I type an application's name into the start menu is the fucking Bing search results for that app and not at all the fucking application that is INSTALLED ON THE FUCKING COMPUTER JESUS FUCK WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?
i hated the world and everything in it since childhood and i hold both positive and negative memories, most of which are negative
it's not "nostalgia" that motivates "nazism" and that's the most shitty strawman i've seen in my life
ugh. so apparently there's also a shitty canadian internet censorship bill because of course there is, so if you're in canada don't let this one slip through the cracks...
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Ted Cruz did not qualify to be President as he was not natural born. Dr. Shiva ran for President and did mental pretzel twisting to justify his run for President and that was one thing that started to turn me off to him. That and the fact he said Noam Chimsky was hos mentor and he has a leftist marxist revolutionary mentality.
To me i wished Ted Cruz would have placed the Constitution and the natural born requirement front and center and defended it instead of not.
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Our fight against fascism will continue.
#36July #OnThisDay #JulyRevolution #Fascism #Politics #Bangladesh #Dhaka #July #RedJuly #Fediverse #StepDownHasina
Judge blocks districts from enforcing Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments display in classrooms
https://apnews.com/article/ten-commandments-classrooms-arkansas-injunction-lawsuit-1120fe1c8210e789e9d6d3cae7225ecc?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into U.S. News @u-s-news-AssociatedPress
AI, Artificial Intelligence, isn't intelligence at all -- it's stealing
bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2025/07/ai-artificial-intelligence-isnt.html
AI, Artificial Intelligence, isn't intelligence at all -- it's stealingFacebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X have taken all public posts, photos and comments and put it in their AI machines to be mixed and thrown back up in any way they choose. Most users…
Censored News is a service to grassroots Indigenous Peoples engaged in resistance and upholding human rights.bsnorrell.blogspot.com
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I was informed I don’t need my “no Elon” sticker on my Tesla anymore cause he’s being normal now and people probably won’t attack my car.
I actually had it on there long before that, cause he’s a Nazi. And he’s still a Nazi.
Newly obtained documents by Judicial Watch from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI reveal a disturbing and deliberate cover-up by the Biden administration of U.S.Jim Hᴏft (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)
The demand for efficient and cost-effective aggregate processing is growing rapidly in Latin America. Mining operations in countries like Chile, Peru, and Colombia require flexible solutions that can handle diverse geological conditions, remote job sites, and fluctuating production needs. In this context, mobile crushing plants have emerged as a game-changer. Their customizable design offers a wide range of options to meet specific mining demands—from equipment configurations to mobility, power sources, and automation features.
Every mine is different. The hardness of rocks, the size of the site, the accessibility of power, and environmental regulations all vary widely. A one-size-fits-all mobile stone crusher(trituradora movil de piedra) would not be sufficient to ensure efficiency and profitability. That’s where customization comes in.
Modern mobile crushing plants can be tailored to meet the exact requirements of a project. Whether it’s integrating a jaw crusher as the primary crusher for harder stones or adapting the chassis for better off-road performance in mountainous terrain, the goal is to optimize productivity while minimizing operational costs.
The primary crusher is the heart of any crushing plant. In Latin America, where hard rock mining is common, the jaw crusher(planos trituradora de mandibula) remains the most popular option. It is known for its ability to crush hard materials like granite and basalt with high throughput. However, for softer materials, a horizontal shaft impactor (HSI) or cone crusher may be more suitable. Choosing the right type of primary crusher directly influences the efficiency of the entire operation.
Mobile crushing plants can be built as modular units, allowing operators to scale production up or down as needed. This is especially useful in Latin America, where small-to-medium mining enterprises may want to start with a single-unit solution and expand as business grows. Modules can include screening units, secondary crushers, or conveyor belts, depending on production targets.
Access to grid electricity can be unreliable or nonexistent in remote Latin American mining locations. Custom mobile crusher plants can be fitted with diesel generators or even hybrid systems to maintain autonomy. This not only ensures uninterrupted operations but also supports energy efficiency and emission compliance, especially in eco-sensitive regions.
Terrain plays a significant role in equipment selection. In high-altitude Andean mines or dense rainforests, the ability to transport and reposition a mobile stone crusher easily is critical. Customized chassis with enhanced suspension or crawler tracks can be designed to navigate rough terrain. Additionally, containerized designs simplify shipping and on-site assembly, making cross-border movement easier within the Latin American market.
Digital transformation is making its way into mining. Many mobile crushers now come with customizable control systems that monitor performance, fuel consumption, and wear parts. These systems allow remote diagnostics and automated adjustments, reducing downtime and enhancing safety. Some advanced systems even offer cloud integration, enabling centralized fleet management across multiple mining sites.
In Peru, a mid-sized mining company recently implemented a fully customized mobile crushing plant featuring a jaw crusher for primary crushing(chancadora primaria), a cone crusher for secondary reduction, and a triple-deck screening unit. The plant runs on a hybrid diesel-electric system due to inconsistent local grid power. This setup increased their production output by 35% while reducing fuel costs significantly.
Meanwhile, in northern Argentina, a company opted for a compact and highly mobile unit to work in multiple sites. The plant was designed to be quickly disassembled and reassembled within hours, making it ideal for short-term aggregate contracts across the region.
The Latin American mining landscape demands flexibility, efficiency, and innovation. Mobile stone crushers provide exactly that, especially when custom-designed to meet local conditions. By selecting the right primary crusher, choosing modular scalability, and integrating smart technologies, companies can significantly improve their aggregate processing performance.
Whether you are exploring a new mine or expanding an existing one, investing in a customized mobile crushing solution can be the strategic edge you need. With the growing availability of mobile stone crusher solutions across the region, the path to efficient hard rock processing has never been clearer.
Trituradora Móvil De Piedra es más fácil de transportar y moverse. Ofrecemos los tipos de ruedas y orugas para elegir. ¡Contáctenos!AIMIX Trituradora De Piedra
They see you clearly on the world stage.
Be strong. Be Vigilant. Stay safe.
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Reading by Tim Foley, painting of Piers Morgan's stupid face by Caitlin Johnstone.
NASA's Curiosity picks up new skills
Link: jpl.nasa.gov/news/marking-13-y…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
New capabilities allow the rover to do science with less energy from its batteries.NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
I asked my German friend to draw me an informational diagram.
“Venn?" he asked.
I replied, “As soon as you can.”
(Happy Birthday John Venn)
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Holy f***ing sh*t..
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Asmongold Clips / Asmongold Reacts To: Alex Stein testifying in front of the Texas Senate Committee for the "Bathroom Bill"Original Video: https://www.youtub...YouTube
@john_darksoul @BleachChan based, thank you friend 
I figured something was just borked in federation
A must-read for AI enthusiasts, from @pluralistic: pluralistic.net/2025/08/04/bad…
"Slopsquatting" is a nightmare scenario.
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我不理解
你们为办理商务签证，做的在职证明
为什么要给我一个财务审核
我懂个屁啊
你们不会自己去和中介确认吗
The free speech organization PEN America fired me three days after I published an article about how they investigated me for sharing an article critical of Zionism. My termination is a sad reflection of PEN’s censorious approach to Palestine.Kori Davis (Mondoweiss)
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
Today in Austin (and/or IL, NY and MA): Gov. Greg Abbott calls in the Texas Rangers to investigate reports of potential violations of the Texas Penal Code in connection with absentee TXLege democrats.
Radical stickers seen around Melbourne.
We've got a bunch of copies of these, and numerous other designs. If you're interested in buying a mix pack of radical slaps, check out:
We sell mix packs of vinyl & gloss paper stickers with various radical designs. Send us an email if you have requests, like if you want...Radical Stickers
I tried to replace myself with ChatGPT in my English class
Link: lithub.com/what-happened-when-…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…
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…Literary Hub
The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from Sunday to Monday, a spokesperson said.eng.chinamil.com.cn
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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 en AIMIX tiene tipo estacionario y móvil para diferentes proyectos de construcción. Alta eficiencia y calidad.AIMIX
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you are a real nutcase. You approve of Trump defunding states because of fucking Israel and you have no problem throwing your own socialist-zio people under the bus for voting for chink commie or whatever the fuck he is.
Whack O!
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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
exclusive: Our tests have shown there are ways to get around the promised security improvementsAvram Piltch (The Register)
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in reply to shortstories • • •What is the meaning and purpose of life?
You can choose your own goals in life with your own purpose
Your choices have objective physical consequences
Morality is subjective in the sense that you get to choose what type of physical consequences you want
But objective in the sense that once physical consequences are chosen what one must do or avoid doing to achieve those consequences is objective and can not be changed because it is governed by the laws of physics
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in reply to shortstories • • •This ultimately means that if you do not want to be murdered you should live in a community where murder is punished but that results in the fact that you should not murder because in order to not be murdered by living in such a community and also avoid the communities punishment then you must not murder
This is an example of how you can guide your life by logic instead of vague metaphors of doing what feels good while ignoring the consequences of your actions
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in reply to shortstories • • •Now Aaron Clarey claimed something like that if soneone feels suicidal because they are so sad then that can give them license to do whatever they want as long as they do not kill themself
He argued that if they do whatever they want to try to feel happy even taking out massive loans that they do not plan to repay
Then there is nothing anyone can do to stop them because you can not threaten a suicidal person with death
And after doing so they might not ferl suicidal anymore
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