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CtheMapLady

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(she/her) Mom. Geomancer. Data Witch. Neurospicy. Nature Nerd.

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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
#broadband #census #data folks! If you're interested in providing feedback on a set of Census Bureau questions related to Internet access and use - put this event on your calendar! October 14th at 3 ET You can request an invite at broadbanddata.org/join-the-com...
Event flyer with text that reads, "Did you know there is an open request for comment on the Internet Use Survey? Join us on Oct 14th to learn more about this dataset and how you can provide feedback on its future. Guest speakers include Chris Quarles, Phd and Rafi Goldberg." The event is scheduled for 3 PM eastern time. Request an invite via https://broadbanddata.org or via email broadbanddata@ilsr.org
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The first BDPF meeting is scheduled for Sep 9th at 3 ET - you can request a meeting invite at the link below, or reach out to me directly. broadbanddata.org/join-the-com... hashtag#BroadbandDataPolicyForum hashtag#BDPF
broadbanddata.org
Join the Community - Broadband Data and Policy Forum
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The aim of #BDPF is to facilitate more engagement (e.g. research talks, workshops, etc...) and networking among folks in the broadband space that work with data - from journalists to academics to general mapping folks.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I'm excited to announce the launch of the the Broadband Data & Policy Forum! Organized by members of Broadband Commons and hosted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Image shows a blue message bubble with the white text Broadband Data & Policy Forum. The o's in broadband and forum are displayed as map points and are connected by a dashed white line.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
communitynetworks.org/content/trib...
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Explore and learn SO much about Tribal networks with @ilsr.bsky.social's newest story map by @jessauer.bsky.social. This isn't just a map, it is a detailed resource that provides history and context about the development and growth of Tribal owned networks. communitynetworks.org/content/trib...
A bar chart shows the growth of Tribal owned networks has increased from fewer than 5 networks prior to 1980 to 45 networks in 2026.
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Sludge @sludge.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
New: We built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration. readsludge.com/2026/01/16/t...
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The Companies Behind ICE
Sludge built an interactive map of every ICE contractor working with the Trump administration.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I don't think Central Maine Power has a Bluesky account yet, but since their overseas, parent company does... @avangrid.bsky.social make this make sense. If you deign to respond, spare the gaslighting lecture that we are greedy & careless electricity users and can simply adjust thermostats. (5/5)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The trees are a known issue and yet... CMP hires contractors (instead of maintaining a larger in-state workforce) to handle maintenance each year; the state/ residents are expected to float the cost of infrastructure upgrades (i.e., cost of doing business) and storm damage. (4/ 5)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
A common response to publicly lamenting these outages is, "Just get a generator!" We do, in fact, have a generator, but it shouldn't be *needed*. Back to price....many factors are used to justify thinly veiled, corporate greed. Maine is the most forested state, wildlife, car accidents, etc... (3/5)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
They were brief, but happening during work meetings, cooking meals, and other important times. These are inconveniences which I loathe, but consider that the demographic of Maine is much older. How many folks rely on in-home medical equipment that requires a power source? (2/5)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
#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...
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HIFLD Open
Led by the DHS Geospatial Management Office, HIFLD Open provides national, foundational-level geospatial data for use by the general public.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
open.spotify.com/track/0EG9tD...
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The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
Iron Maiden · The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster) · Song · 1982
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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.
washingtonpost.com
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.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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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Community Broadband Networks @communitynets.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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...
A sunny day and people are walking near the National Monument with the U.S. Capitol Building background in background surrounded by bushy green trees
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Institute for Local Self-Reliance @ilsr.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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
Why compost? (1) To reduce waste: >50% of municipal garbage is compostable. You can compost food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, wood waste & more! (2) To enhance your soil: Compost increases soil fertility & suppresses plant disease, improves soil structure, increases microbial activity & water retention capacity.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Thank you Vermont!!
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Rebekah is Pro-Choice @rebekahwriter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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!
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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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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.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
A super cozy fantasy, a librarian with a sentient spider plant....https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250351265
libro.fm
The Spellshop Audiobook on Libro.fm
The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Join Kiela the librarian and her assis...
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
I was able to get out for a #ski before the snowplow.
Cross country ski tracks on a snowy road overshadowed by large, snowy hemlock trees.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
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a man with his eyes closed and the word schitts creek on the bottom left
Alt: David, a man with dark hair from the show Schitt's Creek), putting his hand to his forehead in a gesture of frustration, and the word schitts creek on the bottom left
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John Farrell @johnffarrell.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite investor-owned electric or gas utility!
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Nearly finished my first #embroidery project! #StressRelief #Mindfulness
Beginner embroidery stitch sampler in a hoop. It uses a pastel color palette on white cloth.
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Sean’s Pen {technically speaking} @seangon.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🫡 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
mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov
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...
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Kyle Walker @kylewalker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
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.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
@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/...
Screenshot of a 403 error encountered when trying to download census block files from census.gov
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
He is acting this way because he is too weak to act like a real president. He. Is. Weak. Pass it on.
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Stacy Mitchell @stacyfmitchell.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
"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.
nytimes.com
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.
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Hannah Frick @frick.ws · 03/02/2025
Two dates regarding posit::conf(2025): - The call for talks is open until Feb 14 (that's the extended deadline). - The deadline for applications for the Opportunity Scholarships is Feb 21. #dataBS #RStats
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Community Broadband Networks @communitynets.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🚨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...
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Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State
YouTube video by Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I highly recommend a short walk outside. Take a break from the noise for just a few minutes.
Snowshoe path in the woods.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
This is the energy we all need to bring to 2025 (and the next few years)
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
WTF
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Mike Scarcella @mikescarcella.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
New - Elon Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
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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.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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
bookshop.org
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
During the winter I volunteer to walk the boundaries of town-owned lands to check that boundary markings are clear and to collect survey pin coordinates. In reality, it is so much more. We see so many cool things and I learn so much about the history of these places.
Landscape view of a frozen wetland on a cold but sunny day. The skies are very blue and the sun is shining brightly.(Presumed) Bobcat track in snow with hand next to it for size reference. Track is about 3 inches acrossBobcat tracks in snow along the top of a small log.Clumps of green moss growing on a large muscle wood tree.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
👏Yes! Affordable Internet = Accessible Internet Let's see more states do this.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Will be checking this out today!!
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
A new gem in #ArcGIS Pro!! I feel reasonably excited about it. This function essentially tells the program to only make visible the features you've highlighted. Any summaries/maps will be based only on that selection, such a time saver! Update overview is worth a glance buff.ly/3Pp9ELK
Menu of tool options based on features that are selected in a map. ArcGIS Pro now allows users to create a definition query from that selection. The definition query window in the forefront is showing the query code, which is focused just on the highlighted locations in the map, which are shown in teal.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Presentations at some academic conferences aren't much better 😵‍💫
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Yesterday's outage was resolved relatively quickly (~ 1.5 hrs). Unfortunately we just lost power again. Judging by the amount of flashing that occurred, I'm betting this is a tree-related incident.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
#CentralMainePower, starting the year off without power was absolutely on my #Maine bingo card, so thanks for that.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
tbh I think 8 would be just fine 😆 @theoatmeal.bsky.social
Cartoon person telling 2024-person to leave their house already.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
We've actually been able to enjoy the snow (before the rain takes it next week)! #Maine
Child wearing pink snow pants and coat is snowshoeing up a hill into a forest. Child is followed by a small red-brown dog wearing a sweater with a fox on it.
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CtheMapLady @cthemaplady.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Love some fresh, new #data 🤩
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