CtheMapLady
@cthemaplady.bsky.social
(she/her) Mom. Geomancer. Data Witch. Neurospicy. Nature Nerd.
A rant. We pay insane electricity prices in Maine. Personally, our appliances are new and high efficiency, yet we pay hundreds each month. Yet, we frequently experience outages, and are among states with the highest total outage time in the US. Just this week, we had 4 outages. (1/5)
September 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A rant. We pay insane electricity prices in Maine. Personally, our appliances are new and high efficiency, yet we pay hundreds each month. Yet, we frequently experience outages, and are among states with the highest total outage time in the US. Just this week, we had 4 outages. (1/5)
#HIFLD's #opendata is quietly discontinuing next week. Many of these datasets seem to be fully discontinued or are being relocated to a different platform. The new platform requires eligible users to make an account, which includes submitting your state id, social security number, etc...
HIFLD Open
Led by the DHS Geospatial Management Office, HIFLD Open provides national, foundational-level geospatial data for use by the general public.
hifld-geoplatform.hub.arcgis.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
6.66 is the number of the beast (see song by Iron Maiden), and also the TLDR of the analysis of Starlink's customer capacity.
In areas with more than 6.66 customers per square mile, Starlink may not be able to meet the necessary requirements to be eligible for BEAD funding.
In areas with more than 6.66 customers per square mile, Starlink may not be able to meet the necessary requirements to be eligible for BEAD funding.
Analysis | Elon Musk’s Starlink internet works great if hardly anyone uses it
A new analysis digs into the irony of satellite internet: The more popular it becomes, the worse speeds and reliability tend to get.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
6.66 is the number of the beast (see song by Iron Maiden), and also the TLDR of the analysis of Starlink's customer capacity.
In areas with more than 6.66 customers per square mile, Starlink may not be able to meet the necessary requirements to be eligible for BEAD funding.
In areas with more than 6.66 customers per square mile, Starlink may not be able to meet the necessary requirements to be eligible for BEAD funding.
I'm a trustee of our local library and the cancellation of IMLS is really troubling. At our recent meeting, the library director shared concerns about what services might have to be eventually cut.
It's hard to keep up with EO funding cuts but glad our friends at NDIA are calling this out:
"Cancellation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Is Drastically Impacting the Delivery of Digital Inclusion Services for Millions Nationwide"
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
"Cancellation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Is Drastically Impacting the Delivery of Digital Inclusion Services for Millions Nationwide"
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
Cancellation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Is Drastically Impacting the Delivery of Digital Inclusion Services for Millions Nationwide - National Digital Inclusion Alliance
www.digitalinclusion.org
May 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm a trustee of our local library and the cancellation of IMLS is really troubling. At our recent meeting, the library director shared concerns about what services might have to be eventually cut.
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Looking forward to partnering with @aapbroadband.bsky.social and leading broadband experts for the inaugural "Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day!"
If you're in D.C. on May 14/15 or can make it: join us! 🌐⬇️
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If you're in D.C. on May 14/15 or can make it: join us! 🌐⬇️
communitynetworks.org/content/aapb...
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Looking forward to partnering with @aapbroadband.bsky.social and leading broadband experts for the inaugural "Community First: The Future of Public Broadband Conference and Hill Day!"
If you're in D.C. on May 14/15 or can make it: join us! 🌐⬇️
communitynetworks.org/content/aapb...
If you're in D.C. on May 14/15 or can make it: join us! 🌐⬇️
communitynetworks.org/content/aapb...
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Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱 We’re kicking things off with a reminder that composting is more than a trend — it’s a powerful tool for building climate resilience, healthy soils, and community power. 1/2
May 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱 We’re kicking things off with a reminder that composting is more than a trend — it’s a powerful tool for building climate resilience, healthy soils, and community power. 1/2
As a #millennial who isn't particularly fond of phone calls, this could not have been easier. It took less than 5 minutes of my time. Call your reps with @5calls.org: 5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
As a #millennial who isn't particularly fond of phone calls, this could not have been easier. It took less than 5 minutes of my time. Call your reps with @5calls.org: 5calls.org
Thank you Vermont!!
March 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Thank you Vermont!!
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You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today?
Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
February 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today?
Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny!
Resharing this for today's economic boycott. It's a great day to support your #local #bookshop!!
I highly recommend brief escapes from reality in a fantasy audiobook from libro.fm, like The Spellshop or Water Moon.
I highly recommend brief escapes from reality in a fantasy audiobook from libro.fm, like The Spellshop or Water Moon.
A little good news this week - you can now get #eBooks from bookshop.org! Along with #audiobooks from libro.fm, you can support local bookstores instead of Amazon.
#ShopSmall #ShopLocal
#ShopSmall #ShopLocal
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
bookshop.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Could someone please do a cover of the #NoahKahan 'Stick Season' but make it about winter and parenting young kids and call it #SickSeason?
a cartoon character wrapped in a pink blanket sitting on a couch
Alt: A cartoon character with leaves and sticks in her mussed, brown hair. Her eyes are barely open. She is wrapped in a pink blanket sitting on a couch.
media.tenor.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Could someone please do a cover of the #NoahKahan 'Stick Season' but make it about winter and parenting young kids and call it #SickSeason?
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Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite investor-owned electric or gas utility!
February 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite investor-owned electric or gas utility!
February 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🫡 Valerie Thomas, who oversaw the creation of NASAs Landsat program, enabling us to get images of Earth from space
An HBCU grad, she won Goddard Space Flight Center Award of MERIT & the NASA Equal Opportunity Medal (before equity/equal opportunity was redefined to mean "unqualified”)
#BlackHistory
An HBCU grad, she won Goddard Space Flight Center Award of MERIT & the NASA Equal Opportunity Medal (before equity/equal opportunity was redefined to mean "unqualified”)
#BlackHistory
Meet Dr. Valerie L. Thomas, Landsat Image Processing Specialist | My NASA Data
Read about Dr. Valerie L. Thomas and her contributions to the Landsat program. Since her Landsat days, Thomas, who later invented and patented the Illusion Transmitter, has actively supported women in...
mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov
February 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🫡 Valerie Thomas, who oversaw the creation of NASAs Landsat program, enabling us to get images of Earth from space
An HBCU grad, she won Goddard Space Flight Center Award of MERIT & the NASA Equal Opportunity Medal (before equity/equal opportunity was redefined to mean "unqualified”)
#BlackHistory
An HBCU grad, she won Goddard Space Flight Center Award of MERIT & the NASA Equal Opportunity Medal (before equity/equal opportunity was redefined to mean "unqualified”)
#BlackHistory
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Updates on US Census Data as of February 5:
According to the Census Bureau, all files on the public FTP server have been made publicly unavailable to comply with the President's executive orders.
They say they'll work to restore the files after they are reviewed and approved.
According to the Census Bureau, all files on the public FTP server have been made publicly unavailable to comply with the President's executive orders.
They say they'll work to restore the files after they are reviewed and approved.
February 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Updates on US Census Data as of February 5:
According to the Census Bureau, all files on the public FTP server have been made publicly unavailable to comply with the President's executive orders.
They say they'll work to restore the files after they are reviewed and approved.
According to the Census Bureau, all files on the public FTP server have been made publicly unavailable to comply with the President's executive orders.
They say they'll work to restore the files after they are reviewed and approved.
@chelliepingree.bsky.social I am one of your constituents. The #TIGER/Line data from the #CensusBureau contain no demographic data, yet are locked down. These are public data. Please take action to get OUR data restored.
link for reference: www.census.gov/geographies/...
link for reference: www.census.gov/geographies/...
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@chelliepingree.bsky.social I am one of your constituents. The #TIGER/Line data from the #CensusBureau contain no demographic data, yet are locked down. These are public data. Please take action to get OUR data restored.
link for reference: www.census.gov/geographies/...
link for reference: www.census.gov/geographies/...
He is acting this way because he is too weak to act like a real president. He. Is. Weak.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
"Don’t Believe Him" — This is good advice. Gift link:
Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article)
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
He is acting this way because he is too weak to act like a real president. He. Is. Weak.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
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"Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates."
Legislation expected to drop today. Let's do this.
Legislation expected to drop today. Let's do this.
Trump Promised a Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. Here’s His Chance.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates."
Legislation expected to drop today. Let's do this.
Legislation expected to drop today. Let's do this.
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🚨Join us for a special livestream today🚨
"Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State” (3:30 to 4 pm ET) will cover what New York’s affordable broadband law includes and what other states may want to consider in crafting similar legislation
Watch it live here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFf...
"Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State” (3:30 to 4 pm ET) will cover what New York’s affordable broadband law includes and what other states may want to consider in crafting similar legislation
Watch it live here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFf...
Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State
YouTube video by Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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February 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨Join us for a special livestream today🚨
"Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State” (3:30 to 4 pm ET) will cover what New York’s affordable broadband law includes and what other states may want to consider in crafting similar legislation
Watch it live here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFf...
"Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State” (3:30 to 4 pm ET) will cover what New York’s affordable broadband law includes and what other states may want to consider in crafting similar legislation
Watch it live here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFf...
I highly recommend a short walk outside. Take a break from the noise for just a few minutes.
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I highly recommend a short walk outside. Take a break from the noise for just a few minutes.
This is the energy we all need to bring to 2025 (and the next few years)
![Witness said a bus driver told an ICE agent to "gargle [his] balls" when the latter requested to enter the bus.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jky6uuetr73nlbaml6ytlzbi/bafkreibjh2gbp75z5bojibdoefdpfdwlclxwspai2i7qfjotajpraru3zm@jpeg)
February 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is the energy we all need to bring to 2025 (and the next few years)
WTF
If you want to get any US census data, you’re out of luck
January 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
WTF
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New - Elon Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say
Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
New - Elon Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...