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La Belgique retire le droit d’asile à Mohammed Khatib, coordinateur européen de Samidoun (un réseau de solidarité avec les prisonniers palestiniens) - RTBF Actus


rtbf.be/article/la-belgique-re…

Et où pourraient-ils l'expulser, sachant que la Belgique ne reconnaît pas la Palestine, à l'instigation du MR (mouvement réformateur, droite) ? En Israël ? Dans une autre dictature (il est né au Maroc) ?

#belgique #israël #palestine #samidoun #mohammed-khatib #europe #ue #solidarité #commissariat-général-au-réfugiés-et-apatrides #réfugié #droit-d-asile #ocam #cgra #mr #allemagne #répression #manifestations #antisémitisme #hamas #politique


La Belgique retire le droit d’asile à Mohammed Khatib, coordinateur européen de Samidoun (un réseau de solidarité avec les prisonniers palestiniens) - RTBF Actus

L’an dernier, l’Office des étrangers avait demandé le retrait du droit d’asile dont bénéficiait Mohammed Khatib....
Par @belga-2 (RTBF.be)

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Alan Dershowitz Gets Yelled Out of Farmer’s Market: ‘My Grandparents Died in the Holocaust, Don’t You Call Me an Anti-Semite!’ mediaite.com/politics/alan-der…

Alan Dershowitz Gets Yelled Out of Farmer’s Market: ‘My Grandparents Died in the Holocaust, Do ...

Former Jeffrey Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz was yelled out of a farmer's market after he again tried to convince a food vendor into selling him pierogies.
Charlie Nash (Mediaite)

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💖 Grand Slam of Compassion!

Tennis star Coco Gauff just donated her entire $15.9M prize to build 150 homes for the homeless in Camden, SC. “I saw it as a child. No one should sleep on the sidewalk.” What a legend—on and off the court. 🙌🏽
shorturl.at/NkN62 #press

Amazing large heart: Coco Gauff donates all her USD15.9m prize to charity

Coco Gauff, the rising tennis star, has made headlines not only for her impressive skills on the court but also for her remarkable act of kindness off it. In a heartwarming and selfless move, Gauff has announced that she is donating her entire $15.
Ikenna Emewu (AFRICA CHINA ECONOMY)

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Shell Accounts

Shell Accounts
A shell is a command line interface for an operating system. With most shell providers, a command line interface on one flavor of Linux or Unix is all you get. Eskimo North provides access to eight different popular Linux distributions and SunOS Unix. Eskimo North also full remote desktop capabilities using X2Go with sound, and also NX, VNC, and RPD without sound.

Account Types
We offer four different levels of shell accounts: Economy, Standard, Power, and Enterprise. Background tasks such as IRC bots, Game Servers, and the like are permitted on all account types except student. IRC servers are not permitted because of their tendency to draw denial of service attacks. Standard, Power, Enterprise, and Super-Max shells include a MySQL database allowing you to run a variety of LAMP stack based applications on your website and to use non-web based applications that require a database.

Web Hosting
Web hosting under our domain is provided with all shell accounts. You can host your own domains with virtual domains or web hosting packages.

Remote Desktop
Remote desktop capability is like having a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers plugged right into our servers. Because our servers can be accessed anywhere in the world, this allows you to have a work environment you can access from anywhere in the world without risking losing your files to a laptop, tablet, or phone thief. We offer remote desktop capabilities on all of our shell servers except for the SunOS server. We support x2go, nx, vnc, and rdp protocols. X2go is the best choice as it provides extremely efficient compression and X round trip removal as well as sound.

Applications
Applications include Office Suites such as Libre Office and Caligra (which can read and write Microsoft Office file formats), Web and Program Development tools such as Bluefish Editor as well as many other editors, compilers, interpreters, scripting languages, debuggers, profilers, and online documentation.

E-mail
Our e-mail system offers unprecedented flexibility. You can access your mail via shell mail readers including graphical mailers like Thunderbird, or via Web mail, or via pop-3 and imap mail protocols, complete with TLS encryption. Our mail system includes Bayesian filtering with Spam Assassin which can be individually configured for your needs. Procmail allows you to sort and process mail automatically. Smartlist allows you to maintain mailing lists.

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Access to all of our servers is available via strong encryption. The shell servers all support ssh access. All of the remote desktop protocols tunnel via ssh. We maintain all of our servers up to date keep with the latest patches. Backups are made weekly.

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Available Shell Servers

We have a variety of Linux Servers with a variety of Linux Distributions and Desktop Environments. Linux servers in use here are of three basic lines, those derived from RedHat, such as Fedora, Centos, and Scientific Linux, and those derived from Debian such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Mint. Ubuntu is the most current and feature rich. Then there is Manjaro, derived from Arch Linux. Arch is more often broken because it is a real “do it yourself” Linux, an excellent learning platform, a good development platform, not a good production platform.

All of these servers are available if you have a shell account here. You can use them to learn various versions, decide which to install, and as one place you can develop applications for all versions. We install a wide variety of development tools on all of our publicly available servers.

Our servers listen to port 443 in addition to the standard ssh port of 22 to provide a means to connect from behind a firewall that blocks non-web access. You can also utilize Guacamole on our website (login public, password public).

Alma.Eskimo.Com
This server is running Alma 8. Alma Linux replaces Scientific Linux after it’s discontinuation. Presently we are running Alma 8 because Alma 9 does not support NIS out of the box although there are ways of hacking it in. It is unfortunate that Redhat chose to piss on the infrastructure so many organizations depend upon. This is why we tend to favor Debian derived flavors. None the less as Redhat derived software goes Alma is pretty solid.
Anduinos.Eskimo.Com
Anduinos is a Debian derived distribution that defaults to a Gnome Desktop themed to look like Windows 10. At present though this Desktop is not working over network connections, instead Mate and Gnome are presently available. I am working on some others.
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Debian Bullseye has a rich assortment of software installed, including hundreds of Games, a huge variety of Office Productivity software, many Educational and Scientific applications, a variety of Integrated Development Environments, and many programming languages. All of the documentation available online these applications is also loaded.
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Fedora Rawhide can be accessed graphically using x2go and the Mate desktop. It has the most applications of any of the Redhat derived servers. I install just about everything I can get to work on this machine so it has a huge variety of applications installed.
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Kali is a special purpose shell server designed for penetration testing. It is primarily here to test our own internal security, and as a result, egress is extremely limited, however upon request, proof of IP space ownership, and permission of the owner and agreement to hold us harmless because it is possible some of these tests may be destructive, we will allow outbound for testing of other sites.
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Manjaro is a good choice for a Linux user who wants to just install and go. There is a pleasant user interface and a good choice of software in the Manjaro repositories. It is a less technical Linux than Ubuntu, you can do most things through graphical interfaces and the default xfce interface is extremely light in terms of memory footprint. Like most modern distros, a variety of Windows systems are available and we have Gnome, Mate, KDE, Xfce, LXDE, and LXQT installed.
Mint.Eskimo.Com
Mint is another recent addition to our shell servers. It is running Mint, although we have the Mate Desktop installed for graphical access. This is necessary because Unity and other compositing Desktops are incompatible with x2go and really work very roughly with VNC. If you like games, this is a good server to use and there are many installed. Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu which in turn is derived from Debian and this server thus follows the structure and layout of Debian and Ubuntu.
MxLinux.Eskimo.Com
MxLinux is an excellent choice for a computer with limited resources. Before the overhead of a Desktop is considered, MxLinux uses 200MB less RAM out of the box than does Ubuntu. If you’re not a fan of Poettering and Systemd, you’ll like this OS as it still uses a System-V init with Systemd shims to allow packages requiring systemd to function. You can also run systemd and in fact I am doing so because it boots faster. The default Desktop is LXDE which is also small and efficient. But if you like eye candy you can install any Desktop you like and as with other servers I will install all that I can get to work on this OS.
PopOS.Eskimo.Com
popOS is a modern appearing OS based upon Ubuntu, and not just indirectly, it actually utilizes Ubuntu’s repositories in addition to it’s own. The Desktops presently available on it are Gnome and Mate, though Gnome is a special edition known as Sparkle, and it does not operate properly with X2go. Presently X2go and ssh are the only two access methods. I am working on the others.
Rocky8.Eskimo.Com
Rocky8 is a RedHat derived operating system very similar to Centos before Centos was absorbed, and ruined, by Redhat. While Centos support, with the exception of Centos9 is going away on June 30th, 2024, and CentOS9 is not usable because of the deletion of NIS by RedRat which is necessary to our organization, Rocky8 will be supported for security updates through May of 2029, thus provides us a means of continuing to offer a Redhat based environment for another five years.

Ubuntu.Eskimo.Com
Ubuntu can be accessed graphically using x2go and the Mate Desktop. The native Unity desktop is a compositing desktop which is incompatible with x2go. This machine is equipped with many applications including a huge number of games, a rich assortment of development tools and computer programming languages, a huge assortment of Office productivity software, many scientific, electronic, and educational tools.
Zorin.Eskimo.Com
Zorin is a Ubuntu derived operating system. It combines the eye candy of some other Ubuntu flavors such as Mint, with the security awareness and up to date nature of Ubuntu providing a really superb server environment. This machine is our best equipped server. It has the full Ubuntu Studio Suite, a very large assortment of development tools, language packs for all supported languages, many games, both Libre and Caligra Office Suites, and much more. X2go is supported on this machine.

Crontab access, batch, and background jobs are allowed on all of our servers. Most have unrestricted outbound access with the exception of kali owing to high abuse potential for tools that exist on it.'

We also offer web hosting, e-mail, and virtual private servers.

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Government accused of silencing legal support before controversial protest
voxpoliticalonline.com/2025/08…
Campaign group Defend Our Juries has reported that its website has been taken down, days before a major demonstration in London – in a move that raises serious questions about the UK Labour government’s attitude to protest and dissent.

Wannabe tyrants’ flimsy excuses for blocking non-party campaigning

UK protest website taken offline before anti-terrorism law protest. Free speech suppression? Legal info now hosted at wedonotcomply.org.
Mike Sivier (Vox Political)

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This is what complicity in genocide looks like.

The only valid reason for working at Microsoft right now is if you’re actively engaged in sabotage.

Same goes for Google, and any other corporation working with Israel to help commit genocide in Palestine.

History is watching (and taking notes).

#israel #genocide #ethnicCleansing #apartheid #settlerColonialism #BigTech #Microsoft #Google #EU #europe #complicity #Palestine #Gaza #WestBank #StopIsrael #StopArmingIsrael #StopTheGenocide #BDS mastodon.online/@clarinette/11…

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2025-08-07 09:22:38

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“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”

theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…



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

Harry Davies (The Guardian)

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“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”

theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…


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

Harry Davies (The Guardian)

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Need help with sinit on Joborun


Hi @joborun linux, I am trying to set sinit but I ended up with a complete fail. What I have done: enabled the spark linux repos, installed spark-sinit and ssm. The first packaged pulled spark-rc but it was conflicting with runit-rc, so I tried to uninstall the latter but it was a hard dependency of the base package. So I ran pkg -Rdd runit-rc and installed spark-rc. I noticed that my /usr/share/ssm/services folder was empty, so I installed the spark-services-git package and it was immediately populated by a bunch of service scripts. So I rebooted adding to the grub cmdline the parameter "init=/usr/bin/sinit" but I had a kernel panic and my partition couldn't be mounted...Could you please share a detailed guide on how to get sinit and ssm up and running? Thanks in advance! #joborun.

in reply to darkcomet

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Freeof Systemd

#joborun
#sparklinux #sinit

Hi comet, your message for some reason is not showing up on diaspora-fr.org yet

The conflict between runit-rc and spark-rc I believe is only /etc/rc.conf otherwise they can coexist
Maybe joborun can rebuild its own versions of sinit ssm and spark-rc pkgs and place /etc/sinit/rc.conf instead

But rc.conf is very crucial in starting with sinit
as is default

Uncomment and add modules you want to be loaded at boot time here
cfg_modules=( )

see what joborun has on /etc/rc/sysinit
most of those are what it calls init modules and most are necessary

what they list below that with sysctl motd ...
are optional
Anything on sysctl that is also used as modifier on linux boot-loader line such as net.ifname=0 or ipv6.disabled=yes that are also defined on sysctl will crash the kernel / will not boot that is

Unfortunately I haven't used this for years and I don't have my old rc.conf saved and also some of the settings may have changed since

Also on spark-rc /usr/bin/rc is also a script, pretty much all of sinit can work as a script without a single binary

Read it and try to get a sense of what it does.

REMEMBER it is the world's simplest and smallest of all init systems, and this comes with a price, but for small simple systems is all one needs and by comparison systemd init alone is 10000 times larger.

ssm I think is Spark Service Management which is a set of suckless scripts that start services through its simplistic service scripts, it doesn't supervise or monitor whether services run or need restarting or keep failing and must be stopped, it simply starts them.

runit'\s runsvdir keeps parsing /etc/runit/runsvdir/default/ for services, if they are active it does nothing, if they are not it starts them and if they will fail a few times it stops trying. s6 does the same with s6-svscan but instead of parsing text files it has all the setup compiled into a binary db from the last setup you did. It knows what needs to be supervised without reading scripts and executing commands, therefore faster than runit in complex multi-service systems.

sinit is basically taking the kernel, mounting manually, reading the filesystem, and executing one command line at a time.
I think the original author broke all records by creating an init with only 30 lines of a script.

Good luck and best of luck and patience waiting for Jack to respond to questions.
spark also has libsystemd on it to satisfy arch dependencies on systemd ... you don't need that crap with joborun

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Poem, Sneezing, Pine Trees Are Getting In My Head Again

Sensitive content

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ATOMIC BOMBINGS AT 80: How US Spies Secured the Hiroshima Uranium consortiumnews.com/2025/08/06/…

ATOMIC BOMBINGS AT 80: How US Spies Secured the Hiroshima Uranium

A dark secret behind the Hiroshima bomb is where the uranium came from, a spy-vs.-spy race to secure naturally enriched uranium from Congo to fuel the Manhattan Project and keep the rare mineral out of Nazi hands, reports Joe Lauria.
Consortium News

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old.bitchute.com/video/boGrEsw…

3hrs

Wed Episode 207: Digital Necromancy: Big Tech #AI Is Playing #God

we are taught to hate

in the schools of the masonic ones


Wed Episode #207: Digital Necromancy: Big Tech Is Playing God

01:00:24 – Ghost AI and Digital Exploitation A discussion about AI avatars of the deceased turns into a cautionary tale about digital identity theft and emotional manipulation by corporations and technocrats. ________________________________ 01:16…
BitChute

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Jancovici donne une leçon sur l’énergie !

Jean-Marc Jancovici, invité sur le plateau de The Swiss Box Conversation, analyse en détail la situation énergétique de la Suisse. Il explique la différence entre énergie et électricité, les notions d’énergie primaire et finale. Il aborde la part de l’hydroélectricité, la loi de conservation de l’énergie et l’impossibilité du mouvement perpétuel. Jancovici parle aussi du rôle des lobbys, de la place des actionnaires face aux salariés, du futur du transport aérien, du pic pétrolier, et de l’impact du déclin du pétrole sur l’économie et la mondialisation.

#Jancovici #Energie #Climat #Pétrole #Lobbys

Pour soutenir la chaîne de The SWISS BOX Conversation:
Abonnez-vous : youtube.com/@TheSwissBoxConver…
Faites un don : fr.tipeee.com/theswissbox

Réduire la qualité de la vidéo.

Pour changer le système :
Réclamer le RIC constituant : convergence.ric-france.fr/
Changer de banque: lanef.com/ change-de-banque.org/particuli…
Passer à l'action militante: extinctionrebellion.fr/ ripostealimentaire.fr/
Changer de travail : jobs.makesense.org/fr

Sources:

Musique: Invisible Beauty - Aakash Gandhi

Montage: lakl42

Réponses au quiz de fin :

/!\ Description à ne pas lire avant d'avoir vu la vidéo entièrement
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Selon Jancovici, quelle énergie la Suisse consomme-t-elle le plus et à quel pourcentage ? Le pétrole, à 40 %

Pourquoi le mouvement perpétuel est-il impossible ?
Car ça va à l’encontre la loi de conservation de l’énergie

Quelle est la seule action que détient Jancovici ?
Carbon 4

Convergence RIC

Différents acteurs du RIC ont mis en place des temps d’échange pour tisser un réseau de personnes ou groupes favorables à l’idée du RIC.
Convergence RIC
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Στη σημερινή συνεδρίαση του Συμβουλίου Ασφαλείας, ο Μπενιαμίν Νετανιάχου αναμένεται να παρουσιάσει και να επικυρώσει το σχέδιο ολοκληρωτικής επέμβασης στη Γάζα. Το βασικό σκέλος του σχεδίου διέρρευσε στο Channel 12, το δημοφιλέστερο τηλεοπτικό κανάλι του Ισραήλ, προκαλώντας ανατριχίλα. Μάλιστα, αναφέρεται ότι ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ αναμένεται να δώσει την έγκρισή του.

#Gaza #IsraelWarCrimes

rosa.gr/kosmos/i-teliki-lysi-g…


Η «τελική λύση» για τη Γάζα και το ακόμα πιο φρικτό Plan B: Αυτό είναι το σχέδιο Νετανιάχου(βίντεο) - Rosa.gr

Αυτό είναι το σχέδιο Νετανιάχου για την ολοκληρωτική κατάληψη της Γάζας, τις φάσεις, το ρόλο των ΗΠΑ και το επικίνδυνο Plan B που προβλέπεται.
Σπύρος Ραπανάκης (Σκέψου προοδευτικά | Κοινότητα ενημέρωσης ROSA.GR)

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"The Japanese were ready to surrender and it wasn't necessary to hit them with that awful thing." - Dwight D. Eisenhower

August 1945 wasn’t the end of a war.
It was the dawn of something far darker.

Entire cities—flattened in an instant.
Mothers, fathers, children—reduced to shadows on concrete.

The justification? "To save lives."
The reality? A live demonstration of absolute power.

No warning. No mercy.
Just the cold logic of empire in motion.

Hiroshima. Nagasaki.
Not battlefields. Not military bases.
Populated cities used as test sites.

The bombs weren’t dropped to end a war.They were dropped to start an era.

The era of never ending military conflicts and US global hegemony. Was it worth it?

#TheFreeThoughtProject

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Millionaire American trophy hunter Asher Watkins, 52, was gored to death on the horns of a buffalo he tried to kill on a trip to South Africa.

Millionaire trophy hunter gore...


Millionaire trophy hunter gored to death by 1.3 tonne bull on African safari

Asher Watkins, a millionaire American trophy hunter, was gored to death on the horns of a buffalo he tried to kill on a trip to South Africa.
Brooke Davies (Metro)

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he was today years old when he died, but then so will all of us be anyway fair's fair, they should let the buffalo keep the body
RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tfsef…

Bruno J. Navarro

2025-08-06 12:31:50

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Millionaire American trophy hunter Asher Watkins, 52, was gored to death on the horns of a buffalo he tried to kill on a trip to South Africa.

Millionaire trophy hunter gore...



Millionaire trophy hunter gored to death by 1.3 tonne bull on African safari

Asher Watkins, a millionaire American trophy hunter, was gored to death on the horns of a buffalo he tried to kill on a trip to South Africa.
Brooke Davies (Metro)

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The Rise of Multifunctional Integration in Amusement Equipment Design

As urban environments become denser and consumer expectations more sophisticated, the amusement equipment industry is undergoing a significant transformation. No longer are rides designed solely for thrill or aesthetics. A growing trend now centers on integrating multiple functionalities into a single unit, allowing amusement devices to serve entertainment, educational, commercial, and even architectural roles simultaneously. This shift is redefining how parks, malls, and mixed-use spaces utilize ride structures within limited spatial footprints.

Shifting Toward Spatial Efficiency


Land availability, especially in urban centers and commercial complexes, is increasingly constrained. Amusement developers are responding by condensing function into compact vertical formats. A prime example is the 2 story carousel. This vertical expansion not only adds visual grandeur but also doubles ride capacity without increasing the ride’s footprint. These designs are particularly well-suited for indoor amusement centers and rooftop installations where horizontal space is at a premium.
2 story carousel

By building upward rather than outward, operators can maintain throughput while also creating visually dominant landmarks within entertainment zones. The elevation also enhances visibility, acting as a passive marketing tool to draw attention from multiple directions.

Integrating Education and Sensory Development


Contemporary ride design has moved far beyond pure fun. Many installations now incorporate interactive panels, tactile materials, sound-responsive features, and educational motifs. This is especially evident in family-oriented facilities and early learning spaces. These additions are not mere embellishments; they support cognitive development, stimulate curiosity, and cater to multi-age user groups.

Interactive funfair rides for sale now often include narrative-driven experiences, touchscreen interfaces, or augmented reality overlays. These features promote longer engagement times and provide dual-purpose utility—combining entertainment with subtle pedagogy. In doing so, amusement spaces also align better with parental expectations and institutional goals, such as those of edutainment centers or school-linked play environments.
funfair rides

Commercial Hybridization


Retailtainment is reshaping commercial property strategy. Mall operators increasingly invest in amusement installations to anchor foot traffic and increase dwell time. In this context, multifunctionality goes beyond design—it becomes an economic strategy.

Modern ride units may include built-in retail counters, integrated food stalls, or branded merchandise zones. For example, the base of a carousel may house a themed snack bar or souvenir shop, seamlessly woven into the attraction's design. This dual function maximizes ROI and reduces reliance on separate infrastructure.

In addition, digital interfaces on ride platforms offer opportunities for real-time advertising, user data collection, and interactive promotions. By fusing ride hardware with commercial technology, operators unlock ongoing revenue channels without interrupting the guest experience.

Modularity and Scalability


Manufacturers are designing ride systems with modularity in mind. This makes it possible for venues to customize installations based on site conditions, seasonality, or user demographics. A single ride base might be equipped with interchangeable thematic elements, lighting packages, or function-specific attachments like climbing panels or water mist sprayers.

This modular approach also benefits operators seeking to scale gradually. Starting with a base funfair ride for sale, clients can later expand functionality—whether by adding sensory features, extending ride length, or implementing interactive software. It transforms what used to be a static asset into a scalable attraction adaptable over time.

The Role of Technology


Technology is a cornerstone of multifunctional integration. Embedded sensors, real-time feedback loops, and programmable ride sequences allow for a more personalized experience. For instance, LED panels embedded in a 2 story carousel can change colors based on rider input or special events. In some configurations, ride movement can adapt dynamically to crowd density or time-of-day performance preferences.

Internet of Things (IoT) integration also enables predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and centralized control systems. These features reduce operational costs and extend equipment lifespan, making the economics of multifunctional investment more favorable in the long term.

Architectural and Aesthetic Contribution


Multifunctional amusement equipment is increasingly being recognized as a component of urban and architectural design. Far from being visual clutter, today's amusement installations can serve as focal points in plazas, rooftops, or atriums. Carefully designed rides now incorporate art-inspired elements, local cultural motifs, and structural transparency to blend into their surroundings.

A well-designed carousel or vertical ride tower may double as public art, light sculpture, or seasonal installation. This elevates the ride from mere attraction to civic landmark. The incorporation of translucent materials, kinetic motion, and programmable lighting schemes further enhances the visual identity of urban spaces.

Inclusive Design and Demographic Reach


Functionality now extends to inclusivity. Multifunctional rides are designed to accommodate children, adults, and individuals with mobility challenges alike. Seats with adjustable harnesses, accessible loading platforms, and multi-speed options are increasingly common.

For instance, funfair ride designs now include motion-based gaming elements that appeal equally to teens and adults, while maintaining simpler functionality for younger children. This all-age compatibility expands the demographic reach of an attraction, increasing its value per square meter of installation.

Future Outlook


As multifunctional integration becomes a standard expectation rather than a novelty, competition among manufacturers is shifting from who can deliver the highest thrill to who can offer the most comprehensive and sustainable experience. The blending of functionality—entertainment, education, commerce, interaction, and design—is set to become the new benchmark for the amusement industry.

Investment in R\&D for adaptive structures, eco-efficient components, and user-driven interfaces will play a critical role. Meanwhile, collaborations between ride engineers, architects, urban planners, and behavioral scientists will be vital in defining the next generation of integrated amusement experiences.

Conclusion


The evolution of amusement equipment into multifunctional assets reflects broader societal trends: urban densification, demand for immersive experiences, and the convergence of play with purpose. Whether through a visually dominant 2 story carousel or a digitally enhanced funfair ride for sale, integration is no longer optional—it is essential.

By prioritizing flexibility, scalability, and multi-purpose value, modern amusement installations are not just thrilling attractions; they are intelligent infrastructures that meet the complex needs of contemporary environments.

2 story carousel
funfair rides

Carousel Ride - Custom Themes | Appearance| Lighting Effects

Customize the carousel ride with unique themes, appearances, and dazzling lighting effects to increase the allure of your amusement park.
Beston Rides

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Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp, 08/07/25: Israel Plans Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza City, Trump and Putin May Meet Next Week, and More youtube.com/watch?v=lMeSOHMPpS…

Israel Plans Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza City, Trump and Putin May Meet Next Week, and More

RPI Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-for-peace-tickets-1397170888739Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankSig...
YouTube

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Ted Snider: U.S. Pressure is Firming Up a Multipolar World original.antiwar.com/Ted_Snide…

U.S. Pressure is Firming Up a Multipolar World - Antiwar.com

U.S. tariffs wear the cloak of financial policy to address trade imbalances, but they mask deeper geopolitical ambitions. That strategy may backfire. The pressure of U.S. tariffs is firming up the multipolar world it is meant to prevent.
Antiwar.com

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Hi everyone! Due to unforeseen circumstances out of my control I'm looking for creative & or photography work & a home for me & my little cat.

If anyone in Yorkshire 🇬🇧 has or knows of any opportunities or anyone that can help me please get in touch. Without work I can't find a place to live.

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