In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance
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Kim's sister says North Korea will never see the South as a diplomatic partner
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On Seeing the Future Too Clearly
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"I spent the summer of 1965 arguing about the Vietnam War. I was 13, and my interlocutor was my 18-year-old camp counselor in Vermont. She was headed for U.C. Berkeley in the fall, where she would, as she later described it, “major in history and minor in rioting.” Meanwhile, I was headed back to junior More
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The accumulation of plastic waste has created a pressing global challenge, demanding innovative approaches to waste management. A plastic to oil machine addresses this issue by transforming discarded plastics into usable fuel. Through controlled pyrolysis, long-chain polymers are thermally decomposed into oil, gas, and carbon-rich residues. This conversion not only diverts plastic from landfills but also generates a secondary energy source, reducing dependency on conventional fossil fuels.
Advancements in Process Efficiency
Modern systems incorporate high-efficiency designs that minimize energy input while maximizing fuel yield. Heat exchangers and insulation technologies recycle thermal energy, ensuring reduced operational cost. Automated feeding and discharging mechanisms further improve throughput, preventing interruptions that traditionally caused inefficiencies. A plastic to oil machine designed with continuous processing capabilities delivers stable performance, optimizing both time and energy use for large-scale waste management applications.
Fuel Quality and Versatility
The oil produced through pyrolysis is a versatile fuel with multiple downstream applications. It can be refined into diesel, blended for industrial boilers, or utilized in power generation. By offering an alternative to crude-derived fuels, a plastic to oil machine supports energy diversification strategies. The consistent calorific value of the oil enhances its reliability, making it suitable for a range of industrial and commercial energy needs. Gas generated during the process can be recirculated to sustain reactor heating, reinforcing the closed-loop energy model.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Integrating this technology into waste management systems significantly reduces the environmental footprint of plastic disposal. Open burning and landfill accumulation are minimized, mitigating air and soil pollution. Additionally, operators gain an economic advantage by monetizing both the oil and byproducts such as carbon black. The dual benefit of environmental compliance and revenue generation makes adoption of a plastic to oil machine particularly attractive for municipalities, private recyclers, and industrial enterprises.
Scalability and Future Outlook
The adaptability of pyrolysis technology ensures its relevance in diverse contexts. Small-scale units provide localized waste solutions for urban communities, while large-capacity installations support national waste-to-energy programs. A plastic to oil machine configured with advanced emission control systems meets strict environmental regulations, reinforcing its suitability for future waste management frameworks. As global policies move toward circular economy models, this technology stands out as a scalable and sustainable pathway to reduce plastic waste while supplying renewable energy.
Conclusion
High-efficiency waste management is increasingly tied to technologies that convert liabilities into assets. A plastic to oil machine exemplifies this principle by addressing the dual challenges of plastic pollution and energy scarcity. Through advancements in efficiency, fuel versatility, and environmental performance, it plays a critical role in reshaping waste management into a resource-generating system. Its integration marks a decisive step toward sustainable practices that balance economic viability with ecological responsibility.
Plastic to oil machine utilizes advanced catalytic pyrolysis technology to convert plastic waste into ISCC-certified oil. It supports continuous 30-dayBeston Group
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Nvidia's native support for Logitech racing wheels for GeForce Now has me excited for sim racing on a budget
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Nvidia's latest GeForce Now update has added native support for some Logitech racing wheels, which could be a game-changer for convenient sim racing.Reece Bithrey (Eurogamer.net)
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A dude filmed a snake crossing a stream. That's news these days.
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The UK's only venomous snake was spotted slithering across a burn by a park ranger.Victoria Pease (STV News)
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Inflexion Point: Renewable Energy Is Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels
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"The tipping point between renewable energy and fossil fuels has been reached, says a new United Nations (UN) report. The UN Secretary-General Antônio Guterres said that we are entering a renewable era and leaving the era of fossil fuels. According to the report, ‘In 2024, renewables made up 92.5% of all new electricity capacity
The tipping point between renewable energy and fossil fuels has been reached, says a new United Nations (UN) report. The UN Secretary-General AntônioPrabir Purkayastha (CounterPunch.org)
It's rumored that it took over 2 years to rig the twin towers for demolition on 9/11, disguised as repairs being performed to replace corroded rivets holding the exterior metal sheathing to the frame. The noise was terrible according to employees.
There Were No Jets Used That Day to take down Any building!
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Live Updates: Israel has been bombarding Gaza, killing thousands of Palestinians, since Hamas launched a deadly offensive on Oct 7, 2023.DAWN.COM
Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest: Native Born Employment is Not Surging
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"I can’t believe we have to debate some things, but with Trump you never know how ridiculous the discussion can get. The Washington Post tells us that the Trump administration is boasting about the huge surge in native-born Americans who are now working thanks to his policy of beating up on immigrants. The boast tells More
Hola gente buena que vive en Barcelona, a ver si alguien conoce de alguna asociación, sindicato, ong o algo que me puedan aconsejar:
Tengo un compa anda buscando un lugar para vivir, tiene dos hijas y una perra, está pasando por un muy mal momento y está en una habitación muy chiquitilla y necesita un espacio mejor 🙁
Cualquier ayuda o boost será agradecido
El mismo trozo de papel de cocina que utilizo por la mañana para secar las gafas lo uso a media tarde para sujetar un sándwich. A veces una tercera vez si hago fritanga que necesite absorción de aceite, o si quiero secar semillas sobre papel.
No puedo malgastar papel y quejarme a la vez de los eucaliptos que se cultivan para producir pasta de papel.
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Sanctuary Cities in the US Were Born in the 1980s as Central American Refugees Fled Civil Wars
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"Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump during both of his administrations. Border czar Tom Homan said in July 2025 that the Trump administration would
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Amazon and Walmart have the recently released skateboarding remakes for $35 on all console platforms, including PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.Steven Petite (GameSpot)
In the various, shall we say ‘exotic’ panel discussion programs that I occasionally agree to participate in, you never know whom you will be matched with or what questions will be thrown your way, assuming you can actually hear the questions (which w…Gilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
Analysis of the GFW's Unconditional Port 443 Block on August 20, 2025
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The Great Firewall of China (GFW) conducted a large-scale, unconditional block targeting TCP port 443 on August 20, 2025. This report documents the measurements and analysis we conducted of that event.GFW Report
Chronique du néofascisme aux USA
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"A recent Emerson survey, for instance, reported that 41% of voters aged 18 to 29 believe Luigi Mangione’s alleged murder of Thompson was “acceptable.” (Mangione has pleaded not guilty). Risk management company Nisos found that online threats against CEOs increased 41% as well in the six weeks following the shooting.
Five companies said the number of inquiries for their services was among the highest ever, while four said it was the highest.
While it seems obvious that those who are famous could face higher risks, threats are also greater for those who work in “the sectors that are angry—that get people riled up,” says Michael Evanoff, who headed the U.S. government’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security from 2017 to 2020 and is now CSO of Verkada. “These are pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare and insurance.”"
And just read what they do to protect their children. They prefer to have them situated in multiple prisons instead of step down of their antisocial behaviour.
Fear change camp...
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As resentment of the rich and powerful grows, the ultra wealthy are using everything from secret trackers to security squads to protect themselves and their families.Forbes
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Prosecutors say #Luigi Mangione inspired others by killing #UnitedHealthCare #CEO
apnews.com/article/unitedhealt…In their filing Wednesday, prosecutors wrote that Mangione poses a continuing danger in part because he seeks to influence others. “Simply put, the defendant hoped to normalize the use of violence to achieve ideological or political objectives,” they said. “Since the murder, certain quarters of the public — who openly identify as acolytes of the defendant — have increasingly begun to view violence as an acceptable, or even necessary, substitute for reasoned political disagreement.”
What a Schoolyard in 1965 Taught Me About Gaza 2025
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"I first saw it as a boy in a schoolyard in 1965: the coward who grew strong in a group and chose his victim. Sixty years later, I see that same pattern—this time in the leaders of Israel, and in the president of the United States. Tonight I am tired. As always, I end my More
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Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season
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I'm here to hear the wind of Zen...
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The musical wind, sitting zazen, in front of the still incandescent logs.I am here to hear it,otherwise the wind would play for nothingotherwise the wind would play anyway©FJ March 2025Recueils / P…Notes & Silence
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Dark fantasy action RPG La Divina Commedia announced by Enotria: The Last Song developer Jyamma Games
Enotria: The Last Song developer Jyamma Games unveils La Divina Commedia, inspired by the work of Italian poet, Dante.
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Le Verbe, celui du commencement, est le logos...
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Le Verbe, celui du commencement, est le logos,L’ordre des choses,Les choses, telles qu’elles sontLa réalité.Le Logos est le DharmaAinsi, tout homme en harmonie avec le Dharma,tout homme en qui réso…Notes & Silence
Twice now my #GoToSocial instance has gotten "stuck" for lack of a better word, where it refuses to federate out posts until restarted.
It seems to handle inbound federation fine, seems to be able to federate out favorites OK, possibly even DMs, but posts and replies don't go anywhere.
I'm not seeing anything obvious in my logs, just the absence of any activity posting to other instances' /inbox.
Has anyone seen anything like this?
Beware of Health Insurance Companies Bearing Gifts
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"Gainesville, Florida When it comes to Medicare Advantage, “beware of health insurance companies bearing gifts”, just like “beware of Greeks bearing gifts”, is a phrase that serves as a cautionary warning against trusting those who may have ulterior motives, particularly when they present seemingly generous health insurance policy offers. Everyone
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) The regional forum of the Strategic Plan of the Asean Socio-cultural Community (ASCC) took place today in Malaysia, with a commitment to integrate people into actions and empower communities.Ana Luisa Brown (Prensa Latina)
Alpine Linux now have a `nftables-rulesets` meta package that offer nftables ruleset for the programs you installed 👍
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Cancelling the Ethnic Cleansers: Australia Revokes Simcha Rothman’s Visa
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"It is a curious feeling to see a government, let alone any politician, suddenly find their banished backbones and retired principles. The spine, on being discovered, adds a certain structural integrity to arguments otherwise lacking force and credibility. The recent spat between Israel and Australia
It is a curious feeling to see a government, let alone any politician, suddenly find their banished backbones and retired principles. The spine, on beingBinoy Kampmark (CounterPunch.org)
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I've played Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 4, and it feels like the sequel to the original that RTS fans always wanted
The last time I wrote a full review of a Dawn of War game I started throwing around terms like "a prima facie truth". Admittedly I was trying to be ironic - it was about how fun it is to smash big mechs into each other! - but also admittedly, there is something about this series that just makes me get a bit ...
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Hands on with Dawn of War 4 - the long-awaited sequel in one of the great RTS series of all time.Chris Tapsell (Eurogamer.net)
Haidar Eid is a Palestinian professor who used to teach postcolonial and postmodern literature at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza. That university no longerGuillermo R Barreto (CounterPunch.org)
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I played the shit outta Kirby Air Ride as a kid, and honestly Air Riders looks sick. Still not gonna buy a Switch 2 for it, but it's clear the developers looked at what would have been early Mario Kart World development and said what we all said as soon as we saw the trailers: "Yeahhhh no that sucks, we're not doing that."
Sakurai also doing a good job at presenting the new game. Gotta respect anyone who can calmly and thoroughly explain game mechanics as they're happening, while playing the (honestly frantic) game itself. He's also throwing so much low-key shade at Mario Kart World throughout and I'm kinda here for it.
Netanyahu brands Australia's Albanese 'weak' over Palestinian state recognition
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The tipping point between renewable energy and fossil fuels has been reached, says a new United Nations (UN) report. The UN Secretary-General AntônioPrabir Purkayastha (CounterPunch.org)
Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal presented by Egypt and Qatar that would pave the way for negotiations on permanently ending the war on Gaza. The ball is now in Israel’s court.Tareq S. Hajjaj (Mondoweiss)
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