Brendan Palmer
@bapalmer.bsky.social
Former virologist. Current Senior Manager of Data Services | #rstats #ReproducibleResearch
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
"Some of my best friends use spreadsheets"
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TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
TFW the data are so fraudulent* you have to learn how to create colour-coded spreadsheets in R to show all the patterns 😂
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
*allegedly. (is this enough? don't sue me xx)
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Hope he’s okay. Can’t help but notice RFK making the speediest possible exit directly away from the man in need of support. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Secretary for Health and Human Services of the great USA
holy shit -- one of Trump's toadies just passed out and the White House event is brought to an abrupt end
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hope he’s okay. Can’t help but notice RFK making the speediest possible exit directly away from the man in need of support. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Secretary for Health and Human Services of the great USA
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A meme template is born
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A meme template is born
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Seven years ago, and last year.
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Seven years ago, and last year.
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One thing that always identifies charlatans - they blame patients when their treatment fails.
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
One thing that always identifies charlatans - they blame patients when their treatment fails.
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There are a lot, really a lot, of Irish institutions, public bodies and politicians who need to follow suit. Far too many still there, and there is zero excuse for remaining on that rancid platform.
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
The Royal Irish Academy is ceasing activity on X (Twitter) - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. Therefor...
www.ria.ie
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
There are a lot, really a lot, of Irish institutions, public bodies and politicians who need to follow suit. Far too many still there, and there is zero excuse for remaining on that rancid platform.
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
www.ria.ie/2025/05/01/t...
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I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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This bears repeating.
October 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This bears repeating.
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This video shows the exact moment the garda van was set alight in Citywest last Tuesday night. Aside from the arson of the garda van. The so called 'patriots' set the tricolour on fire to commit the arson.
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This video shows the exact moment the garda van was set alight in Citywest last Tuesday night. Aside from the arson of the garda van. The so called 'patriots' set the tricolour on fire to commit the arson.
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
(Video credit Padraig O'Reilly Photojournalist)
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On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
October 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
On the night we elect his successor, this man, this artist, is in my thoughts.
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
What service he has given us.
Not only as President but as our first Minister for the Arts. This photo I took on Inis Oirr in 2021 is one of my most treasured. Go raibh maith aige. #Aras25
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Reliable healthcare starts with reliable data.
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reliable healthcare starts with reliable data.
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
Data managers in Registered CTUs ensure the accuracy, integrity, & security of data enabling evidence-based decisions to be made into treatment options.
Find guidance here ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#WorldEBHCDay #UKCTUNetwork #ClinicalTrials
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🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
October 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🔺️ ⚠️ Heads up for Cork Nth Central voters who normally vote at the Hall at Trinity Church, end of Summerhill: works there mean your polling station has moved to City Hall.
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
That is stated on your polling card, but the change is not well flagged.
Reposts appreciated. People may miss out. #aras25
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Does your polling station have rhubarb tart? Yeah, I didn't think so 😏 #Áras25
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Does your polling station have a dragon? Yeah, I didn’t think so 😏 #Áras25
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Does your polling station have rhubarb tart? Yeah, I didn't think so 😏 #Áras25
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Thanks to everyone across the Network who collaborated on the two new pieces of data management guidance released today.
And there’s more to follow!
Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025
And there’s more to follow!
Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Thanks to everyone across the Network who collaborated on the two new pieces of data management guidance released today.
And there’s more to follow!
Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025
And there’s more to follow!
Download your copies here: ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/is-data-mana...
#UKCTUNetwork #DISOG2025
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woohoo this was super easy to do for course website Nº2 #QuartoPub - now I'm finally in compliance with Georgia rules
PDF: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com/PMAP-8551-HE...
Site: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com
Code: github.com/andrewheiss/...
PDF: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com/PMAP-8551-HE...
Site: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com
Code: github.com/andrewheiss/...
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
woohoo this was super easy to do for course website Nº2 #QuartoPub - now I'm finally in compliance with Georgia rules
PDF: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com/PMAP-8551-HE...
Site: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com
Code: github.com/andrewheiss/...
PDF: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com/PMAP-8551-HE...
Site: datavizf25.classes.andrewheiss.com
Code: github.com/andrewheiss/...
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Housing repossessions is a hell of a Hail Mary shot for a party that drove post-crash austerity and oversaw a housing emergency
Heather Humphreys was questioned by reporters today over the credit union that she formerly managed taking legal proceedings over loan defaulting during the time that she was manager.
jrnl.ie/6849520
jrnl.ie/6849520
Humphreys questioned about credit union that she managed taking debtors to court
Humphrey has been critical of her rival Connolly for representing banks in home repossession cases during the recession.
jrnl.ie
October 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Housing repossessions is a hell of a Hail Mary shot for a party that drove post-crash austerity and oversaw a housing emergency
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Did a new one
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did a new one
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Arson, vandalism, theft and criminal damage at Ireland’s national parks and protected habitats.
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Arson, vandalism, theft and criminal damage at Ireland’s national parks and protected habitats.
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...
Our latest set of records available at:
www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...
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High viz doesn't mean shit when people are staring at their phones.
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
High viz doesn't mean shit when people are staring at their phones.
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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"Hello World" from Sonraí - the Irish data stewardship network. We aim to promote & support the transition to a FAIR and open research data landscape in Ireland. We will have regular shout-outs and updates on here, and check out our website: www.datastewards.ie
#DataStewards #FAIRdata #OpenResearch
#DataStewards #FAIRdata #OpenResearch
Sonraí – Irish Data Stewardship Network
Irish Data Stewardship Network
www.datastewards.ie
October 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Hello World" from Sonraí - the Irish data stewardship network. We aim to promote & support the transition to a FAIR and open research data landscape in Ireland. We will have regular shout-outs and updates on here, and check out our website: www.datastewards.ie
#DataStewards #FAIRdata #OpenResearch
#DataStewards #FAIRdata #OpenResearch