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The 13th Amendment allows for modern day SLAVE LABOR. They risking their lives for pennies.
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are fighting the wildfires raging across southern California for $5.80-$10.24 per day

When responding to disasters, they may earn $26.90 over a 24-hour shift
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers apnews.com/article/giul...
Judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.
apnews.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The podcast episode with @gradybooch.bsky.social keeps getting raving feedback like this.

If you’re interested in understanding the past of software engineering / architecture to understand the present: highly recommended

youtu.be/u7WaC429YcU?...
January 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Our favorite animal is... DRAGONS! 🐉🐉🐉
January 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into the causes behind the loss of water pressure to fire hydrants, which hampered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.

Newsom says: “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...
Newsom orders independent investigation into dry fire hydrants during L.A. fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an independent investigation into how the loss of water left dry fire hydrants and hindered firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
www.latimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Ok 2025, this is a quality start! Was not expecting to see an adult bolas spider this time of year 😍
She's barely alive, might be at the end of her life, or caught by the recent freeze (they're usually deceased by winter). Sleep well, lovely Lump. 🤎
I've only seen 3 bolas spiders ever.
Mastophora sp
January 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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I am so thrilled to say that all 3 Sweet Treats kittens are ready for adoption.
They’ll definitely need someone a bit cat-savvy to help them settle in a new place, but they are good, sweet kids once they trust you. They’re very cat-friendly, ok w/our dogs, but no kids, please. More info in thread:
January 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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If you live in (or visit) the San Francisco Bay Area you really need to know about Gregory's Gourmet Desserts, run out of an unassuming basement in downtown Oakland

The cheesecakes are absolutely phenomenal

gregorysgourmetdesserts.com

285 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612
maps.app.goo.gl/3uzdi4pPuxp3...
January 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Meghan of Pasadena Sandwich Company — an intergenerational family biz, community pillar, and OBSCENELY good lunch spot — & her family have lost their home to the Eaton fire

Meghan rules, let’s help her out, + not sure what their open-for-biz situation is at present but do yourself a favor & eat PSC
Donate to Help Meghan, Melissa & Asher Rebuild Home, organized by Kate Hartenstein
Support Meghan, Melissa, and Asher After the Eaton Fire On Jan… Kate Hartenstein needs your support for Help Meghan, Melissa & Asher Rebuild Home
www.gofundme.com
January 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Stopping by to thank everyone helping, supporting or encouraging friends, neighbors or brave safety and firefighters out here and there… Back to it.
January 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM