Shane Waring
@shanewaring.bsky.social
Urban Impact Entrepreneur. Servant of Dublin. Initiated @dccbeta.bsky.social. Established CarSharing in Ireland by co-founding @gocar.bsky.social. Architecture once upon a time. Personal a/c.
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However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
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Nightmarish idea for a startup tbh
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Nightmarish idea for a startup tbh
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Happy to be of service. I once got into a taxi in Dublin wearing a cool new outfit. I was nervous about deviating from the norm but did it anyway.
The taxi driver was on the phone when I got in. First thing he did was finish his phone call saying "I have to go, this fella's wearing dungarees"
The taxi driver was on the phone when I got in. First thing he did was finish his phone call saying "I have to go, this fella's wearing dungarees"
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Happy to be of service. I once got into a taxi in Dublin wearing a cool new outfit. I was nervous about deviating from the norm but did it anyway.
The taxi driver was on the phone when I got in. First thing he did was finish his phone call saying "I have to go, this fella's wearing dungarees"
The taxi driver was on the phone when I got in. First thing he did was finish his phone call saying "I have to go, this fella's wearing dungarees"
Very interesting, by @mastroianni.bsky.social
Relevant to all sorts of subjects, not just science.
Well worth reading through the debate in the comments also.
www.experimental-history.com/p/science-is...
Relevant to all sorts of subjects, not just science.
Well worth reading through the debate in the comments also.
www.experimental-history.com/p/science-is...
Science is a strong-link problem
OR: How to eat fewer asparagus beetles
www.experimental-history.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Very interesting, by @mastroianni.bsky.social
Relevant to all sorts of subjects, not just science.
Well worth reading through the debate in the comments also.
www.experimental-history.com/p/science-is...
Relevant to all sorts of subjects, not just science.
Well worth reading through the debate in the comments also.
www.experimental-history.com/p/science-is...
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ladies and gentlemen...we got him
October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ladies and gentlemen...we got him
💯
The Irish Times view on the Living City Initiative: a telling failure
The Irish Times view on the Living City Initiative: a telling failure
Urban regeneration requires clarity and capital. The State has so far provided neither
www.irishtimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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He should be aware of his own personal safety and take steps to be as safe as possible at all times.
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
He should be aware of his own personal safety and take steps to be as safe as possible at all times.
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Fair point. Appreciate the explanation Shane. Preview is a useful little utility. It lets you open all kinds of documents, including word docs, and PDFs, mark them up in all kinds of ways, work on photos too.
Here’s a good starter video.
youtu.be/GjTs5F2t9pc?...
Here’s a good starter video.
youtu.be/GjTs5F2t9pc?...
An Introduction To the iPhone Preview App In iOS 26
YouTube video by macmostvideo
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Fair point. Appreciate the explanation Shane. Preview is a useful little utility. It lets you open all kinds of documents, including word docs, and PDFs, mark them up in all kinds of ways, work on photos too.
Here’s a good starter video.
youtu.be/GjTs5F2t9pc?...
Here’s a good starter video.
youtu.be/GjTs5F2t9pc?...
@hilli.tech @davemark.com Lads, might be something for the podcasts.
Apple added both these apps to home screens in iOS 26. Games is clear enough, but after opening the Preview app a couple times I still have absolutely no idea what it does.
I'm stunned at the lack of affordance from Apple here.
Apple added both these apps to home screens in iOS 26. Games is clear enough, but after opening the Preview app a couple times I still have absolutely no idea what it does.
I'm stunned at the lack of affordance from Apple here.
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
@hilli.tech @davemark.com Lads, might be something for the podcasts.
Apple added both these apps to home screens in iOS 26. Games is clear enough, but after opening the Preview app a couple times I still have absolutely no idea what it does.
I'm stunned at the lack of affordance from Apple here.
Apple added both these apps to home screens in iOS 26. Games is clear enough, but after opening the Preview app a couple times I still have absolutely no idea what it does.
I'm stunned at the lack of affordance from Apple here.
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Breaking: Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election.
October 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Breaking: Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election.
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The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed
Broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan dies aged 55
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed.
www.rte.ie
October 3, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family has confirmed
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Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats, has died. She was 91.
Jane Goodall, Who Befriended and Studied Chimpanzees, Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats during a life dedicated to animals and environmental conservation, has died. She was 91.
bloom.bg
October 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Jane Goodall, who made startling discoveries about chimpanzee behavior and worked tirelessly to protect their habitats, has died. She was 91.
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We have all been saying that government needs to move from X/Twitter to Bluesky, so give these people and other govt departments a follow! #Speirgorm
The consultation on Ireland’s Second Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy is now open!
Launched by Minister of State Alan Dillon, this consultation is your chance to shape Ireland’s circular future.
Find out more here: gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie
Launched by Minister of State Alan Dillon, this consultation is your chance to shape Ireland’s circular future.
Find out more here: gov.ie/en/departmen...
@gov.ie
September 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We have all been saying that government needs to move from X/Twitter to Bluesky, so give these people and other govt departments a follow! #Speirgorm
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Can anyone explain why the Government is still doing most of its communications through a website whose owner is now openly rallying the far right to trigger a violent insurrection on our streets?
September 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Can anyone explain why the Government is still doing most of its communications through a website whose owner is now openly rallying the far right to trigger a violent insurrection on our streets?
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People warned us about the rise of the right in Ireland and the Gardai, politicians and media ignored it and said we didn't have a problem.
The libraries were next and they were appeased.
And now....
The libraries were next and they were appeased.
And now....
September 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
People warned us about the rise of the right in Ireland and the Gardai, politicians and media ignored it and said we didn't have a problem.
The libraries were next and they were appeased.
And now....
The libraries were next and they were appeased.
And now....
A 70% chance of the AMOC (Gulf Stream) passing the tipping point in the next 10-20 years.
Resulting in some change in our lifetime, and a very different climate for our children living in Ireland.
@jonathanmccrea.bsky.social's reaction to his co-presenter is 🎯
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id41...
Resulting in some change in our lifetime, and a very different climate for our children living in Ireland.
@jonathanmccrea.bsky.social's reaction to his co-presenter is 🎯
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id41...
How Humans Came to Walk Upright
Podcast Episode · Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea · 09/07/2025 · 34m
podcasts.apple.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A 70% chance of the AMOC (Gulf Stream) passing the tipping point in the next 10-20 years.
Resulting in some change in our lifetime, and a very different climate for our children living in Ireland.
@jonathanmccrea.bsky.social's reaction to his co-presenter is 🎯
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id41...
Resulting in some change in our lifetime, and a very different climate for our children living in Ireland.
@jonathanmccrea.bsky.social's reaction to his co-presenter is 🎯
podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id41...
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The Pentagon has unveiled its newest ship... and it has no crew. It doesn't need one.
The USX-1 Defiant is “a first-of-its-kind autonomous, unmanned surface vessel designed from the ground up to never accommodate a human aboard.”
Take a look:
The USX-1 Defiant is “a first-of-its-kind autonomous, unmanned surface vessel designed from the ground up to never accommodate a human aboard.”
Take a look:
The Pentagon unveils ship that has no crew as it seeks new advantages in naval warfare
The Pentagon unveils Navy ship that has no crew as it seeks new advantages in naval warfare to challenge the Chinese in the Indo-Pacific region.
www.stripes.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Pentagon has unveiled its newest ship... and it has no crew. It doesn't need one.
The USX-1 Defiant is “a first-of-its-kind autonomous, unmanned surface vessel designed from the ground up to never accommodate a human aboard.”
Take a look:
The USX-1 Defiant is “a first-of-its-kind autonomous, unmanned surface vessel designed from the ground up to never accommodate a human aboard.”
Take a look:
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Help me remember something?!
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Help me remember something?!
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
Help me remember something?!
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Help me remember something?!
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
Somewhere in a park in Dublin is a music amplifier. The user just places their phone onto the metal object and it amplifies whatever their phone is playing, no power required.
I'm 99% sure the object is red.
It's not the one in Eamon Ceannt park which requires power.
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My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Any questions?
Graphic recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Any questions?
Graphic recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
July 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Any questions?
Graphic recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Any questions?
Graphic recently cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
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Thank you to @monachalabi.bsky.social for this powerful graphic, which starkly pictures the severity of the Israeli government’s policy of mass death through forced starvation.
July 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Thank you to @monachalabi.bsky.social for this powerful graphic, which starkly pictures the severity of the Israeli government’s policy of mass death through forced starvation.
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🏗️ Court found that WhatsApp messages had concluded in a binding contract between the parties:
“Builder: Are we saying it’s my job mate so I can start getting organised mate?
Client: Yes”
#Construction #Procurement www.engineersireland.ie/News/using-w...
“Builder: Are we saying it’s my job mate so I can start getting organised mate?
Client: Yes”
#Construction #Procurement www.engineersireland.ie/News/using-w...
Using WhatsApp to negotiate the terms of a ‘construction contract’
“… Are we saying it’s my job mate?”, is a question posed in the case below, and one that no doubt every contractor will ponder after allocating a considerable amount of time and resources to preparing...
www.engineersireland.ie
July 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🏗️ Court found that WhatsApp messages had concluded in a binding contract between the parties:
“Builder: Are we saying it’s my job mate so I can start getting organised mate?
Client: Yes”
#Construction #Procurement www.engineersireland.ie/News/using-w...
“Builder: Are we saying it’s my job mate so I can start getting organised mate?
Client: Yes”
#Construction #Procurement www.engineersireland.ie/News/using-w...
Every time I now see "micromobility" mentioned, I can't but think of this.
In a meeting today, Sidsel Birk Hjuler pointed out a facet of motonormativity that even I had failed to see: why do we talk about people using people-sized vehicles as MICROmobility? How did people driving around with 4 empty seats get normalized as "mobility"?
July 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Every time I now see "micromobility" mentioned, I can't but think of this.
Probably their most important change.
July 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Probably their most important change.