I am quite annoyed and angry that #AthensOhio city government is paying to install the national Citizens United surveillance #panopticon to further extract money from our local economy.

It bothers me greatly to read about how insecure the data collected on everyone is - all up for sale to not only law enforcement in Texas seeking bounty on abortion seekers and anyone who helps them anywhere in America, but also any corporation looking for algorithmically monetized data points automatically raising my insurance rates based on arbitrary reasons like what times of day I might use a motor vehicle.

#DeathOfPrivacy
#DisasterCapitalism https://www.404media.co/flock-exposed-its-ai-powered-cameras-to-the-internet-we-tracked-ourselves/

Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves

Flock left at least 60 of its people-tracking Condor PTZ cameras live streaming and exposed to the open internet.

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Really wish the city of #AthensOhio could have considered this before moving to instead full-on prioritizing automobile traffic with barely a concession for people who walk or bike.

We’re lucky to have sidewalks outside of premium residential neighborhoods where the needs of people living in “affordable” housing are left with little infrastructure investment beyond code requirements for paved parking spots for some who don’t even have cars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR5l48_h5Eo

5 minutes of traffic on a Dutch roundabout with bi-directional cycling lanes

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Dennis E. Powell writes, "When I walked into the newsroom of The Athens News, nearly 19 years ago, the first thing I noticed was the clocks...." #newspapers #media #AthensOhio https://ofb.biz/sa1320
An Actual Celebration

When I walked into the newsroom of The Athens News, nearly 19 years ago, the first thing I noticed was the clocks.

I sold these pieces and many more to a group of friends yesterday, all part of lightening the load for my big move to Las Cruces, New Mexico next month. #lampwork #hotglass #glassart #artyoucanwear #torchwork #glassartist #glass #handmade #beads #jewelry #glassbeads #athensohio #LasCrucesNM
Turns out today was Global Work From Home Day. Guess I was late to the party. Anyway, I work from home. And here are some images of what I do with some glass and fire. #workfromhomeday #handmade #art #glass #hotglass #studioart #studioglass #artyoucanwear #lampwork #flamework #torchwork #beads #glassbeads #jewelry #design #color #handmadeglass #handmadebeads #pastpresentarts #christofmaupin #athensohio #buyartfromartists
Some pics from the #handsoff protest today in little Athens, Ohio. At least 300 people! #athensohio #fucktrump #FuckTesla #HandsOffSocialSecurity

I made these beads at the torch using transparent red and topaz glass, arranging the red beads to one side, and topaz to the other. The focal bead is red glass encased in clear, with fused gold mica on the surface. Handmade glass art from my studio.

It's here (copy & paste link): https://ko-fi.com/s/0e84bd8cdb

#artyoucanwear #artglass #athensohio #buyartfromartists #beads #christofmaupin #flameworking #GlassArt #glassartist #glassbeadsjewelry #glassbeads #hotglass #handmade #studioglass #MastoArt