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@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2025-08-15 16:32:39

1/2 Thanks to @… for this interesting article. It speaks to me. :)
I’ve been weather blogging @… since 2005. It is interesting how it has changed, and how I have changed.
My website used to be just data from the (expensive) station I bought when I moved back to Port Alberni. It was a hobby and a side project to practice web/coding skills I use at work. My focus was on creating useful data for people that was more local/relevant than the official EC station outside of the city.
Then I put up a webcam and learned how to make timelapses. This got the attention of local media… because pictures. :)
Then I added a blog and started to write about the weather almost daily. This was before Facebook. There was a popular local online forum where I would post things. The media would also follow my website and they started to call me when there was extreme weather (usually very hot or very wet/stormy).
Then Facebook started to get big and I made a page that eventually had a few thousand followers. I would blog often. Lots of traffic from Facebook… this was 2010 and on. I blogged about climate and weather pretty equally.
Like anyone in Port Alberni, I was/am obsessed with the Martin Mars and got wrapped up in that issue along with others which combined with the weather following probably gave me just enough exposure to have me elected as a councillor in 2014.
I continued through that 4 years, blogging often in addition to councillor duties and work, heavily on facebook, then it all went sideways on my own poor judgement (go ahead and google it, it’s ok :)) and I was not reelected, but Facebook by 2018 had also changed. Cambridge Analytica, etc.
….Continued…
theglobeandmail.com/canada/art

@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-08-14 17:57:29

Happening right now in Gaza: Israel’s occupation force is expanding its ground offensive.
(Screenshot posted from private chat with permission.)
@…
#israel #genocide

Screenshot of Signal chat: The occupation forces are now advancing in northern Gaza, specifically in the Zeitoun neighborhood and the outskirts of the Sabra neighborhood. Families are now fleeing under heavy bombardment. Unfortunately, there is no media coverage of what we are going through now. 17:31 Photo of Palestinian passport and diploma from Al-Quds Open University with message: I am now preparing my emergency bag to be ready if the situation in the area gets worse. 17:34
@maxheadroom@hub.uckermark.social
2025-08-16 07:17:12

As usual we watched the "Stoertebekker" stage play at Ralswiek on Rügen Island. The stage setups and wardrobes were as awesome as always. They really try to improve on that every year and come up with clever mechanisms to transform the building for the various acts of the play. The script this year left room for desire ;) Nevertheless a happing worth attending

dramatic nighttime view of a medieval red brick castle complex illuminated against a deep blue sky. The fortress features multiple towers with conical roofs, Gothic arched windows, and wooden walkways connecting different sections. The warm lighting creates a striking contrast with the twilight sky, highlighting the intricate brickwork and architectural details.
A dramatic theatrical scene showing a medieval village set with half-timbered buildings and stone structures during what appears to be a fire sequence. Bright orange and yellow flames and smoke billow dramatically from behind the buildings against a twilight blue sky. The stage set includes traditional Germanic-style architecture with timber framing, thatched roofs, and stone walls, all illuminated by warm stage lighting. This appears to be part of an outdoor historical drama performance with e…
A daytime view of the same outdoor theater venue showing the medieval village stage set from a different angle. The scene includes traditional Germanic-style buildings with timber framing, stone towers, and period ships docked at a waterfront. Hundreds of spectators fill the amphitheater seating, watching what appears to be a historical reenactment performance.
Another view of the outdoor performance venue during daylight hours, showcasing the impressive scale of the medieval town recreation. The set includes detailed replicas of half-timbered houses, castle walls, towers, and historic vessels positioned along the waterfront. A packed audience enjoys the theatrical production from the modern tiered seating area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
@cdarwin@c.im
2025-07-15 16:51:09

Four food truck companies face online backlash following their services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
abc17news.com/news/2025/07/05/

4 food truck companies face online backlash following their services at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
By Cassie Martinez, Julie Calhoun Click here for updates on this story     OCHOPEE, Florida (WSVN) — A TikTok video showing four food trucks enter the new immigration detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” on its opening day sparked online outrage. As of Thursday night, the video gained more than four million views and 20,000 comments, as

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-09-10 00:30:00

On The Road - To Xi’An/Urban Tomb 🪦
在路上 - 去西安/城市坟茔 🪦
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky Lucky SHD 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a quiet park. A gravel path runs through the center, bordered by grass and trees. On the left, a person is slightly bent forward, possibly walking or interacting with something on the ground. The trees have white markings on their trunks. The right side is more open, with fewer trees and a bush in the foreground. The lighting is dim, suggesting early morning or evening. The scene feels peaceful yet mysterious, with the lone …
Lucky Lucky SHD 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a wooden boardwalk stretching straight into the distance. Tall trees with white-painted trunks line both sides. The path is surrounded by grass and small plants. The symmetry and perspective create a calming, meditative mood. The setting appears natural and serene. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白照片，画面是一条笔直延伸的木质栈道。两侧是高大的树木，树干底部涂有白漆。栈道周围是草地和低矮植物。画面具有强烈的对称感和透视效果，营造出宁静、冥想的氛围。整体环境自然、安详。
Lucky Lucky SHD 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a gentle hill with a row of trees along the top. A paved path leads up from the foreground, flanked by low rope barriers. On the far right of the hill stands a tall pole or monument with a figure or object atop. The sky is overcast, adding a somber tone. The composition is minimalist, emphasizing depth and contrast. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白照片，画面是一座缓坡，坡顶排列着一排树木。前景中有一条铺设的小路通向山丘，两侧是低矮的绳索围栏。山丘右侧矗立着一根高杆或纪念碑，顶端有一个物体或雕像。天空阴沉，营造出肃穆氛围。画面构图简洁，…
Lucky Lucky SHD 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo of a large open space. A paved path leads to a rectangular platform in the middle. Two trees stand on the right. In the distance, a city skyline with high-rise buildings looms under a cloudy sky. The image has a moody, dramatic feel due to low light and texture. It evokes solitude and contemplation. 中文替代文本： 这是一张颗粒感强烈的黑白照片，展示一个宽阔的空地。铺设的小路通向中间的一个矩形平台。右侧有两棵树。远处是高楼林立的城市天际线，天空阴云密布。由于光线昏暗和画面质感，整体氛围显得沉郁而富有戏剧性，令人感受到孤独与沉思。
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-09-15 14:25:42

Alphabet becomes the fourth company to reach a $3T market cap, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, after its stock jumped 4% on Monday (Jennifer Elias/CNBC)
cnbc.com/2025/09/15/alphabet-3

Alphabet becomes fourth company to reach $3 trillion market cap
Google's parent company added hundreds of billions of dollars in value in September following a favorable ruling.

@Tupp_ed@mastodon.ie
2025-06-16 07:31:05

Hello!
I have a happy favour to ask.
Last year, I had a US intern working with us and she now is looking for help that you- good reader of this account- could give.
(She needs academic survey participants)
Check out her flyer below, click the link, and please RT

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED ***- Research Study on Data Privacy and Collective Redress A researcher at University College Dublin wants to conduct anonymized interviews to learn about why you would or would not participate in collective legal action to rectify a data protection violation. This information can be used to help nonprofit organizations better represent you when your data protection rights are violated. Requirements: • 18 + years of age • Residing in Ireland or the EU • English speaking FOR …

Research Study on Data Privacy and Collective Redress
A researcher at University College Dublin wants to conduct anonymous interviews to learn about why you would or would not participate in a legal action to rectify a data protection violation. This information can be used to help nonprofit organizations better represent you when organizations violate your data protection rights. Provide your email to receive more information. All personally identifiable information will be deleted following completion of the study.

@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-09-15 10:24:44

Folks, Mohammed ( @…) has taken ill after his trip to the South to try and secure a place for his family.
It’s likely Covid.
It’s the second account I’m seeing of someone who visited the South falling ill with Covid in as many days.
Please help him cover cost of treatment in addition to everything else.
This is his fundraiser:

No shelter, no safety - Help Mohammed survive genocide in Gaza
My name is Thomas and I live in France and in the UK. I'm hosting Mohammed's campaign because Palestinians cannot host their own campaigns. If you've got any questions or if you'd like any proofs, I'm happy to provide you with these. Please support! Peace ✌️

@chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
2025-08-15 17:12:19

The rain has topped up the pool pond! 🙏 🌧️
It is overflowing at the overflow and only at the overflow, that I can tell :). I powered the pump up from its 40% (34W) to 75% (120W) to get things moving in the filter while we have the rain.
I might as well use it to allow it to clean the gunk out of the system naturally!
Still feels like I got rushed into filling it, but it is really satisfying nonetheless to see it functioning as designed in my head! lol
#poolpond #diy #backyardproject

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-07-16 03:30:50

Study: in the past year, ~75% of S&P 500-listed firms have updated their official risk disclosures to detail or expand upon mentions of AI-related risk factors (Dan Robinson/The Register)
theregister.com/2025/07/15/sec

AI creeps into the risk register for America's biggest firms
: S&P 500 businesses warn investors they may never see ROI in SEC filings