Catherine Clase @cmclase@qoto.org

I was attracted to this location in #Nanaimo, #BritishColumbia, Canada by the reflections of the downed trees, but the moss and ferns were great in the reflections too. This is a #panorama so you might have to click on it to see it in full, or view it in my Image Library here:

https://mrussellphotography.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Vancouver-Island-Southern-Gulf-Islands/G0000JvAlTyJqoUU/I0000RlDqtAOxE88/C0000i5eXi.BxhRc

#thicktrunktuesday #TreeTuesday #Mosstodon #reflections #rainforest #photo #photography #landscape #LandscapePhotography #nature #NaturePhotography

So much respect & admiration for NYC nurses who took a stand for patients by demanding safe staffing levels via a 3-day strike. Now, they get to celebrate a 19% pay raise plus safer nurse-patient ratios. This is yet another reminder that nothing changes until we act in courage.

As an #artist, the entire concept of #marketing infuriates me.

Without marketing, the best #art in the world is doomed to languish in obscurity; you've got to make people aware that the experience is available.

But, *because* of marketing, the best art is already doomed to languish in obscurity, because only the most mediocre mainstream crap is funded by multi-million dollar firms that can browbeat upstarts with their marketing budget. It's hard enough to cut through the noise of 8 billion other people before dealing with the multi-millionaires outbidding you for ad space.

So, inevitably, #marketing is a double-edged sword wielded by the rich to cut down fledgling artists with both edges.

And I cannot, for the life of me, think of an equitable solution that would work.

Are we doomed to repeat this cycle until the end of time?

Speaking in Davos, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, accused big oil companies of peddling 'the big lie', calling for them to be held accountable.

“Today fossil fuel producers and their enablers are still racing to expand production knowing full well that this business model is inconsistent with human survival”

#ExxonKnew #climatechange #ClimateEmergency

https://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2023/jan/18/un-antonio-guterres-oil-companies-peddled-big-lie-climate-crisis-video

Hi everyone! It’s me, here in exile from the bird site. I tried tumblr, but while it’s fun, it’s too non-linear to keep up with the news on. I’m here for now. Hopefully this’ll work out. Follow back for curated news, topical events, loads of open minded, progressive, civil rights things, art, geek culture, and occasionally recipes.

Just right-clicked a link in a mastodon post and copied it then sent it to someone and only then did it finally occur to me that it was completely a unfucked-with link. Not some BS redirect link that tracks where it came from and who I sent it to. Just a regular link.

It's time for another exciting episode of “Let's Do What Sweden Did,” which #COVID19 minimizers kept demanding in the race for imaginary herd immunity. Today's episode is titled, “The Pandemic is Over, right?”

Highest COVID rate of death in almost two years. Third highest of the pandemic and climbing rapidly. Have I mentioned you should #WearAMask before?

If HEPA, PCR, and UV-C work for Davos they should work for every school and workplace in BC.

Today is the 10th anniversary of the Finkbiner Test, which identifies bias in stories about women in science.

' To pass [the] test, the story cannot mention:

The fact that she’s a woman
Her husband’s job
Her child care arrangements
9How she nurtures her underlings
How she was taken aback by the competitiveness in her field
How she’s such a role model for other women
How she’s the “first woman to…” '

Way more at the link.

#WomenInScience #science #sexism

https://www.lastwordonnothing.com/2023/01/18/happy-10th-birthday-finkbeiner-test/

Sheep River Falls in #Kananaskis, #Alberta.

A great place to bike to in early winter when the seasonal highway is closed to cars.

#WaterfallWednesday

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