In case anyone requires this

Aid Access

Medical abortion provider

https://aidaccess.org/en/

Using carbonized coffee grounds to make concrete? Apparently so:

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-an-amazing-practical-use-for-leftover-coffee-grounds

@BosmangBeratna @MLClark @bluesbaby

Coso is getting the Friday mojo moving!

You need two doses of a live vaccine like MMR after age 15 months. If you were born before 1957 you are assumed to have had measles disease. Between 1962 and 1967 there was an inactive measles vaccine that doesn’t count.

Description of Alexandria’s Lighthouse Found in Ancient Chinese Writings

Between 1224 and 1225, Zhao Rukuo authored Zhu Fan Zhi, "A Description of Barbarian Nations or Records of Foreign People."
[He] was able to gather information about distant lands during his time spent as a trade supervisor. He never traveled out of southern China himself but used the information he learned from others which includes descriptions of nearly 60 foreign countries.
#History #SevenWonders
https://greekreporter.com/2024/01/04/ancient-chinese-lighthouse-alexandria/

Indeed

Massachusetts Voters Move To Ban Trump From The Ballot https://www.politicususa.com/2024/01/04/massachusetts-voters-move-to-ban-trump-from-the-ballot.html via @PoliticusUSA

Using Apple products?

Apple major hack. Re post from last night.

Update your phone now.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/12/exploit-used-in-mass-iphone-infection-campaign-targeted-secret-hardware-feature/

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The Action for Happiness calendar for January 2024

Well worth a look 💛

#CSGN

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Just this morning, I was talking with my sister about coping while holding awareness of the world's suffering.

Sometimes the news makes my arms hurt and my mind ache. For my own reasons, I feel called to witness it.

But then what do I do?

If I can do something to help, I help--whether I'm up close or far away, I do what I can.

And then I breathe, try to hold grace and compassion, and keep on.

As best I can.

*deep breath*

#keepingon #peace

The Australians are already over their hangovers. #HappyNewYear

@phase2
@MPCavalier
#Music

There things I promise to do in 2024.

1. Buy the music I listen to.
2. Go to a live show.
3. Buy merch, even a token amount.
4. Try and reach out to musicians I like, and just say thanks.

As we approach the end of another month on CoSo. A reminder, this site is possible because of each and every one of you.
Those that have gone Pro, Donated, Patreon, or just engaged in conversations. Each and every one of you are what makes and keeps CoSo going.
If you have not gone Pro, why not start the New Year subscribed? Not everyone can, and that is not an issue; as we are each our own person.

https://counter.social/supportcoso.html

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A little love from the #beach this morning 💙

for everybody, anybody, take it, share it
love is amazing that way

Holidays aren't easy for everyone.

If that includes you, then I am glad you're here.

Try to find a way to give yourself something that you normally wouldn't. Doesn't have to be anything big. Just has to be something for you. #selfcare

Feeling this one at the end of the year, I've gotta say.

A coup attempt without consequences is a training exercise.