Cian 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (he/him)
@cbdawson.bsky.social
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This is a personal account, obviously 🙄
This is a personal account, obviously 🙄
The weather today was gorgeous. The air quality, though, not good. Look how hazy it was just looking to Emeryville from Berkeley.
I finally had to get serious and close my windows, pull the curtains to cut drafts, and crank up the indoor air filters before I could get it down inside.
I finally had to get serious and close my windows, pull the curtains to cut drafts, and crank up the indoor air filters before I could get it down inside.
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 AM
The weather today was gorgeous. The air quality, though, not good. Look how hazy it was just looking to Emeryville from Berkeley.
I finally had to get serious and close my windows, pull the curtains to cut drafts, and crank up the indoor air filters before I could get it down inside.
I finally had to get serious and close my windows, pull the curtains to cut drafts, and crank up the indoor air filters before I could get it down inside.
Wait, wait, bed bugs can get passed around through library books and DVDs? I had never considered that... 😭
This is Zephyr. He is a professionally trained bed bug detector. When he recognizes the scent of live bed bugs, he gives an alert by sitting and smiling exuberantly at his handler. We're pretty sure no one has ever been more excited to find bed bugs in their life. 13/10 (TT: emmercrew)
February 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Wait, wait, bed bugs can get passed around through library books and DVDs? I had never considered that... 😭
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[repost] ICE Out the Bay
Friday, Feb 6 @ 6AM #PaloAlto
~Stand by for Saturday, Sunday~
~Arrive in bloc~
~Latecomers go to Moffett~
37.40092°N 122.07307°W
Reliable information tells us that ICE will be staging at Moffett Field.
We must make it known that they are
NOT welcome in our communities.
Friday, Feb 6 @ 6AM #PaloAlto
~Stand by for Saturday, Sunday~
~Arrive in bloc~
~Latecomers go to Moffett~
37.40092°N 122.07307°W
Reliable information tells us that ICE will be staging at Moffett Field.
We must make it known that they are
NOT welcome in our communities.
February 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
[repost] ICE Out the Bay
Friday, Feb 6 @ 6AM #PaloAlto
~Stand by for Saturday, Sunday~
~Arrive in bloc~
~Latecomers go to Moffett~
37.40092°N 122.07307°W
Reliable information tells us that ICE will be staging at Moffett Field.
We must make it known that they are
NOT welcome in our communities.
Friday, Feb 6 @ 6AM #PaloAlto
~Stand by for Saturday, Sunday~
~Arrive in bloc~
~Latecomers go to Moffett~
37.40092°N 122.07307°W
Reliable information tells us that ICE will be staging at Moffett Field.
We must make it known that they are
NOT welcome in our communities.
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Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
Tenure Will Be Eliminated at Most of Oklahoma’s Public Colleges, Governor Says
Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, directed the state’s two-dozen regional universities and community colleges to phase out the practice. Existing faculty members will be grandfathered in.
www.chronicle.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Breaking, from me: An executive order from Oklahoma's governor directs most of the state's public colleges to "phase out tenure." #AcademicSky #HigherEd @chronicle.com
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
www.chronicle.com/article/tenu...
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US NSF/GEO folks: if you/your students had GRFP applications that were returned without review, please send a note to [email protected] - they are logging and handling inquiries.
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
US NSF/GEO folks: if you/your students had GRFP applications that were returned without review, please send a note to [email protected] - they are logging and handling inquiries.
What the hell @bsky.app , way to undermine basic platform accessibility. What other settings being changed without notifying users?!?
This app did the thing yet again where it updated itself and turned “Require alt text before posting” off, so if you have that set, go into Settings > Accessibility and turn it back on (and if you don’t have it set, I recommend doing that)
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 AM
What the hell @bsky.app , way to undermine basic platform accessibility. What other settings being changed without notifying users?!?
At one point last year, I saw a lot of examples of language from journals and magazines about limitations on use of generative AI in submissions . Now I need to give some thought to a policy.
Any tips or suggestions of readings, guidelines , or what your experience has been? Especially in ⚒️🧪
Any tips or suggestions of readings, guidelines , or what your experience has been? Especially in ⚒️🧪
a silver robot is standing in a field with trees in the background
Alt: A Doctor Who show cyberman, a silver robot, is standing in a field with trees in the background and dancing
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
At one point last year, I saw a lot of examples of language from journals and magazines about limitations on use of generative AI in submissions . Now I need to give some thought to a policy.
Any tips or suggestions of readings, guidelines , or what your experience has been? Especially in ⚒️🧪
Any tips or suggestions of readings, guidelines , or what your experience has been? Especially in ⚒️🧪
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Bibliography cleanup is known to be harder than AGI. Same with successfully connecting a laptop with a projector. It's what we humans will be doing long after the robot takeover. 😇
February 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Bibliography cleanup is known to be harder than AGI. Same with successfully connecting a laptop with a projector. It's what we humans will be doing long after the robot takeover. 😇
I wear a helmet & hi-viz vest pretty much anytime on my bike, and I recommend them.
But, I don't support these types of requirements for adult riders.
Instead, focus on the real issue -- car drivers who are inattentive, distracted, or even actively hostile.
But, I don't support these types of requirements for adult riders.
Instead, focus on the real issue -- car drivers who are inattentive, distracted, or even actively hostile.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms irishcycle.com/2026/02/04/a...
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I wear a helmet & hi-viz vest pretty much anytime on my bike, and I recommend them.
But, I don't support these types of requirements for adult riders.
Instead, focus on the real issue -- car drivers who are inattentive, distracted, or even actively hostile.
But, I don't support these types of requirements for adult riders.
Instead, focus on the real issue -- car drivers who are inattentive, distracted, or even actively hostile.
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The 41st eruptive episode of Kīlauea in Hawai'i a few weeks ago made a big mess thanks to tall lava fountains and strong winds. Check out some details on the clean up in the area around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: eruptions.site/2026/02/04/c... #eruptions
Cleaning Up After an Eruption
Maybe you missed it, but the last eruptive episode at Kīlauea in Hawai’i was messy. Thankfully, that messiness didn’t mean injuries and fatalities, but it does mean that suddenly a lot …
eruptions.site
February 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The 41st eruptive episode of Kīlauea in Hawai'i a few weeks ago made a big mess thanks to tall lava fountains and strong winds. Check out some details on the clean up in the area around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: eruptions.site/2026/02/04/c... #eruptions
"Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’"
Coalie doesn’t want to warm the planet, give kids asthma, or give miners black lung. You can see it in his face as he holds back the tears and gives a sad smile
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
February 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
"Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’"
Reading reports and data about human deaths and injuries from managing CAFO manure definitely impacted my commitment during my first decade of being vegetarian. Truly horror stories.
Top 5 worst ways to die - asphyxiated from methane/hydrogen sulfide in a manure pit going in after your buddies who also asphyxiated in a manure pit
February 4, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Reading reports and data about human deaths and injuries from managing CAFO manure definitely impacted my commitment during my first decade of being vegetarian. Truly horror stories.
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are marking up a new trans sports ban, HR 1028, which would be better known as the Sexual Predator Empowerment Act.
This bill would subject ALL women & girls in sports to harassment & abuse. Here's what you need to know:
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are marking up a new trans sports ban, HR 1028, which would be better known as the Sexual Predator Empowerment Act.
This bill would subject ALL women & girls in sports to harassment & abuse. Here's what you need to know:
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are marking up a new trans sports ban, HR 1028, which would be better known as the Sexual Predator Empowerment Act.
This bill would subject ALL women & girls in sports to harassment & abuse. Here's what you need to know:
House Judiciary Committee Republicans are marking up a new trans sports ban, HR 1028, which would be better known as the Sexual Predator Empowerment Act.
This bill would subject ALL women & girls in sports to harassment & abuse. Here's what you need to know:
I'm pretty sure we already knew
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I'm pretty sure we already knew
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"Sarah Boon and a student alone on an Arctic glacier, hours from help, the student repeating “I don’t want to die.” In such remote places a small misstep can rapidly become life threatening."
albertaviews.ca/meltdown-sar...
#Booksky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @snowhydro.bsky.social
albertaviews.ca/meltdown-sar...
#Booksky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @snowhydro.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
"Sarah Boon and a student alone on an Arctic glacier, hours from help, the student repeating “I don’t want to die.” In such remote places a small misstep can rapidly become life threatening."
albertaviews.ca/meltdown-sar...
#Booksky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @snowhydro.bsky.social
albertaviews.ca/meltdown-sar...
#Booksky @ualbertapress.bsky.social @snowhydro.bsky.social
Save money on a great bundle of top-notch reading, well doing some good with your money. 📚 #BookSky
HI! Every Tor Books release from @annaleen.bsky.social and me is available thru @humblebundle.com for a few weeks!
Get 2 books for at least $3
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This bundle supports the amazing TGI Justice Project!
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Get 2 books for at least $3
Get 4 books for at least $10
Get all our stuff for at least $18
This bundle supports the amazing TGI Justice Project!
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
February 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Save money on a great bundle of top-notch reading, well doing some good with your money. 📚 #BookSky
Just encountered a driver/parking who could not understand what to do when the street cleaning/parking rules signs are different on the two sides of a 2-way street. 🤦♂️
I can't imagine what happens when they encounter different parking rules on the same side of the same block !
I can't imagine what happens when they encounter different parking rules on the same side of the same block !
February 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Just encountered a driver/parking who could not understand what to do when the street cleaning/parking rules signs are different on the two sides of a 2-way street. 🤦♂️
I can't imagine what happens when they encounter different parking rules on the same side of the same block !
I can't imagine what happens when they encounter different parking rules on the same side of the same block !
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This San Ramon earthquake swarm just keeps chugging along! M3.9 and M3.3 this morning.
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This San Ramon earthquake swarm just keeps chugging along! M3.9 and M3.3 this morning.
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
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If you’ve never seen the Salton Sea Mud Volcanoes in person, I made a hi-res photosphere for you to check out at the link. I love the mud pahoehoe!
mrhollister.com/360/GSA2024/...
mrhollister.com/360/GSA2024/...
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 AM
If you’ve never seen the Salton Sea Mud Volcanoes in person, I made a hi-res photosphere for you to check out at the link. I love the mud pahoehoe!
mrhollister.com/360/GSA2024/...
mrhollister.com/360/GSA2024/...
Salton Sea mud volcanoes! 🤩
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Salton Sea mud volcanoes! 🤩
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Seattle's Critical Mass Unity Ride for Alex. Biggest impromptu ride I've been a part of :O
January 31, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Seattle's Critical Mass Unity Ride for Alex. Biggest impromptu ride I've been a part of :O
In don't think I have seen this analysis before, comparing it to driving 🤯
Imagine how much deeper the NO2 reductions would be if we ban gas powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/top...
January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
In don't think I have seen this analysis before, comparing it to driving 🤯
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
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I'm so thrilled to be welcoming @mapcenter.com for this month's free Community Zoom Call. On Sunday, February 1st we'll be talking about the intersection of comics and cartography and teaching YOU to map your own unconventional environs. All the details are here: www.patreon.com/posts/maps-f...
January 30, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I'm so thrilled to be welcoming @mapcenter.com for this month's free Community Zoom Call. On Sunday, February 1st we'll be talking about the intersection of comics and cartography and teaching YOU to map your own unconventional environs. All the details are here: www.patreon.com/posts/maps-f...