Couch potato. Enjoy history, science-ey stuff, and Bay Area fog! I follow people who seem to have interesting things to say/share
Joined Nov 2017
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Christmas is a sad Season for some. As we begin our festivities, remember those who've lost loved ones. Remember those who are depressed. Remember the homeless. Remember those who've lost a job. Remember those who've lost a pet. Remember the hungry. Remember those with no family or friends. Remember the elderly. Remember the sick & shut in. Remember those with no heat. Remember those with no reason to celebrate. Remember all of them and more, and if you can, show them some love🤶
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A Conversation With Rudy Giuliani Over Bloody Marys at the Mark Hotel
By Olivia Nuzzi
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/12/a-conversation-with-rudy-giuliani-over-bloody-marys.html
@Irishroze That's amazing and inspiring!
@corlin Ooh, very interesting!
I know it's been added for a little while now, but I just now finally got the chance to try out the CoSo TV news streaming feature, and OMG what a brilliant idea! Not that I need more reasons to binge watch news these days, hahaha
Been working non-stop for a couple of weeks and finally starting to come up for air... it will be nice to be able to catch up here!
Good article from Reuters about some of the events in Hong Kong last night - things have definitely escalated: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/at-hong-kong-university-a-daring-escape-but-fears-of-bloodshed-idUSKBN1XR0O2
What's happening in Poly U in Hong Kong is horrifying... seems to be taking a very dark turn today
@Sharon_Elle I often lurk for lack of free time - but I think that's still an important form of participation!
Happy Birthday to the most welcoming social network on the internet! #CosoAnniversary #CosoBirthday
I often disappear from CoSo (and the internet in general) for days on end when my work deadlines are pressing, but I always feel like I can come back here and feel at home anytime. It's like the neighborhood diner or pub where people wander in and out, but the conversation is always happening. Signing up for #CosoPro is a no-brainer for me!
I'm reading that this fire is under control right now (I hope), but this picture of the fire in Vallejo CA is terrifying. For those who don't know Bay Area geography, this is *not* out in the wilderness! Pic screencapped from Twitter:
The Kincaid Fire in Sonoma is really something else - evacuation map shows a HUGE area, and it's 10% contained as of now. Link to source here: https://sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2cb4401e1fc0494dbf9d9e22aa794617
#californiafires
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Millions facing a critical wildfire threat in California
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I hate having to do this.
November is next month. It's the most expensive month COSO has to navigate.
Participation inside COSO will always be free. Protections are the same for Non-Pro or Pro members alike.
But if you were thinking of going PRO, now's a great time.
It's a cup of coffee per month.
Peace. 🙏
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PG&E confirmed it would begin power shut-offs in the Bay Area Saturday.
The number of affected customers rose from 850,000 to 940,000. Read the full six-phase plan here:
#CalifoniaPowerOutages #NorthernCalifornia #California
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/PGE-shutoffs-outages-Bay-Area-power-wind-cities-14564614.php
@amarand What fun!
Here we go again, Bay Area! Here is a map of approximate PG&E shutdown areas starting tomorrow (orange = shut off). Alameda County says it is scheduled to be affected around 5pm, not sure about other counties
A long read, but a fascinating article about California's wildfire risk and power disasters: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2019/10/22/20916820/california-wildfire-climate-change-blackout-insurance-pge
Couch potato. Enjoy history, science-ey stuff, and Bay Area fog! I follow people who seem to have interesting things to say/share
Joined Nov 2017