Catherine Clase @cmclase@qoto.org

Just joined up, so here's a brief introduction!

An editor by profession, I specialize in fantasy, sci-fi & romance. I recently woke up at 3am with an idea, & thus Illaeria was born! I haven't written since college, so it's a novel experience.

I've been worldbuilding mostly, but I've got 2500 words down so far, and I'm excited to keep going!

I live in AL w/my husband & two cats. In my spare time I enjoy playing the piano, singing, playing JRPGs, Tabletop gaming, and (of course) reading.

Via Dr.Kashif Pirzada:

“The world's elite at the Davos forum are enjoying every possible protection from Covid, including PCR testing, [HEPA] air filtration, UVGI light.

Why isn't this being offered to everyone else?

Every school, every workplace should have the same protections as the rich and powerful.”

#Davos #WEF #Covid19 #PCR #HEPA #Inequity #COVIDisAirborne

Back in November I walked out of a dental appointment due to insufficient air safety measures. They called today to let me know more robust measures are now in place, and I'm not the only one who expressed these concerns. Push back where you can. Cleaner air is possible. Safer, more accessible spaces are possible.

#Covid19 #CovidSafety #Covid19AB #Dental #CleanTheAir #Accessibility #WearAMask #Pandemic

A new study shows 87% still pass a fit test when they put a surgical over their 3M Aura N95.

13% did not, illustrating the importance of fit testing your respirator exactly as you will be wearing it.

That's my take on the study. Theirs is:

"Generic guidance on the use of N95 FFRs should consider the potential risk of increased failure when they are worn with an overlying face mask"

https://cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-wearing-surgical-masks-over-n95s-can-cause-dangerous-leaks

I requested respirator test data from NIOSH through the Freedom of Information Act. NIOSH censored it.

NIOSH wants you to think all approved respirators are the same. They are not. Breathability and filtration levels vary significantly, especially N95s.

https://youtu.be/sMtCOQMz5OU

Alright, I'm not new to Mastodon, but a new #introduction post probably doesn't hurt.

Hello! My name Is Nicole Lee, and I've been active on the internet for nearly 25 years. I somehow parlayed my fascination with the internet and tech into a journalism career. My work has appeared on CNET, Wired and Engadget. I'm also a regular contributor to the Daily Tech News Show podcast.

I'm currently looking for a job! Please refer to my LinkedIn page (link in bio) if you wish to find out more!

#ALTTEXT
#DailyReminder #LovingReminder #GentleReminder

Hey there, Sexy Beings:
Please remember to include #AltText in your images for the benefit of those who use Screen Readers.

This is critical, as many of us will only Boost Toots that include Alt Text. Thank you very much. 🙏 😀

And here's how to do it:
1. Add image to toot.
2. Click Edit link.
3. Add Text Description.
4. Click 'Apply' Button.
5. Click 'Publish' Button.
6. Voila! You added Alt Text.

#Inclusion
#Kindness

I’m just a geriatrician

Standing in front of the computer

Asking when they are gonna remove Benadryl from the hospital order sets

(And also Colace)

#MedMastodon #MedTwitter #Geriatrics #DontCusate #PolyPharmacy

Hey #Mastodon,

If you like some content, please boost it instead of just favoriting it. Favoriting a post does nothing except give the author a dopamine hit that gets addictive. Boosting makes content much more meaningful by sharing it with a wider audience. To me, that matters much more than how many internet points I get.

#SocialMedia #addiction #content #sharing #knowledge #KnowledgeSharing #education #awareness #InternetPoints #popular #PopuarityContest

Serenity.
Black and white photography emphasizes silence, loneliness, depth.
There is nothing superfluous here.
Just look at this photo.

Photographer: modopix
#photo #blackandwhitephoto #serenity #winter #photo #Sunday #loneliness

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

Just one of 50 reasons why everyone should want more walkable streets. In Fast Company Magazine.

https://www.fastcompany.com/3062989/50-reasons-why-everyone-should-want-more-walkable-streets

#cities #urbanism #walking #streets #cars

Higher risk people aren't asking for everyone to be locked down forever. They are asking people to take precautions so higher risk people aren't locked down forever.

#COVID #CovidIsNotOver #PublicHealth

"...for profit surgery providers will almost certainly compete for staff, such as nurses, currently employed in hospital operating rooms. These nurses are required to be available on occasional nights and weekends, to look after patients needing emergency surgery."