Dave Mathieson
@tinydbass.bsky.social
Likes jazz, cycling and software development. Opinions my own only and don't reflect anyone I work for, know, am related to, make eye contact with.
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ATTENTION ARTISTS AND ANY ASPIRING PIXEL ARTISTS!!!
Aseprite is on sale on Steam!! It's a Pixel art program for art/animating and I highly recommend! (I have almost 700 hours in it!) It's $13 and a one time payment for an excellent program!!
Aseprite is on sale on Steam!! It's a Pixel art program for art/animating and I highly recommend! (I have almost 700 hours in it!) It's $13 and a one time payment for an excellent program!!
December 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
ATTENTION ARTISTS AND ANY ASPIRING PIXEL ARTISTS!!!
Aseprite is on sale on Steam!! It's a Pixel art program for art/animating and I highly recommend! (I have almost 700 hours in it!) It's $13 and a one time payment for an excellent program!!
Aseprite is on sale on Steam!! It's a Pixel art program for art/animating and I highly recommend! (I have almost 700 hours in it!) It's $13 and a one time payment for an excellent program!!
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Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!
Now we need to see full steam ahead from the government in terms of procurement and approval processes. We've never been closer than we are now.
Now we need to see full steam ahead from the government in terms of procurement and approval processes. We've never been closer than we are now.
December 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!
Now we need to see full steam ahead from the government in terms of procurement and approval processes. We've never been closer than we are now.
Now we need to see full steam ahead from the government in terms of procurement and approval processes. We've never been closer than we are now.
Nice - this gift to myself arrived today so I'll have to cancel Xmas so I can get stuck into it....
December 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nice - this gift to myself arrived today so I'll have to cancel Xmas so I can get stuck into it....
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Every time the gardai do this "one day of enforcing speeding laws" thing, they catch loads of dangerous drivers.
Which invites an obvious question.
Which invites an obvious question.
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 150 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 150 found speeding
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 150 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Every time the gardai do this "one day of enforcing speeding laws" thing, they catch loads of dangerous drivers.
Which invites an obvious question.
Which invites an obvious question.
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A guy driving that fast in a 50km/h zone clearly drives enough to know the chances of anyone even trying to detect him approach zero. His mistake was to forget there are designated days in the calendar when we collectively decide to pretend we actually believe that speeding is a real threat to life.
also 139km/h in a 60, homicidal recklessness
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 150 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation
December 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A guy driving that fast in a 50km/h zone clearly drives enough to know the chances of anyone even trying to detect him approach zero. His mistake was to forget there are designated days in the calendar when we collectively decide to pretend we actually believe that speeding is a real threat to life.
Just saw a driver with a green light wait patiently while a woman with a small baby finished crossing the road. Then, the three drivers behind broke the light when it had turned red presumably because they feel that the universe had deprived them of their "turn".
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Just saw a driver with a green light wait patiently while a woman with a small baby finished crossing the road. Then, the three drivers behind broke the light when it had turned red presumably because they feel that the universe had deprived them of their "turn".
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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I would simply not arrest Greta thunberg for holding a sign but then I’m not the British government
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I would simply not arrest Greta thunberg for holding a sign but then I’m not the British government
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I hope all the nearby pedestrians were wearing hi-viz #RSA
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 150 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 150 found speeding
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 150 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I hope all the nearby pedestrians were wearing hi-viz #RSA
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Not sure if the realisation has truly hit the wider public yet, but the decision not to prioritise public transport infrastructure projects at a time when the government is awash with surplus corporation tax money, will impact the coming decade as disastrously as the 2009 bank bailout did the 2010s
Dublin now 11th-most congested city in the world, says report
Dublin now 11th-most congested city in the world, says report
State’s transport infrastructure is ‘extremely vulnerable to any shock’, says academic
www.irishtimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Not sure if the realisation has truly hit the wider public yet, but the decision not to prioritise public transport infrastructure projects at a time when the government is awash with surplus corporation tax money, will impact the coming decade as disastrously as the 2009 bank bailout did the 2010s
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'Darragh O’Brien stated repeatedly this year that Ireland will not meet its 2030 renewable energy targets or overall emission reduction targets
'That is now the accepted position in Government and there are no signs of a push to accelerate climate action to try to get on track' #ClimateEmergency
'That is now the accepted position in Government and there are no signs of a push to accelerate climate action to try to get on track' #ClimateEmergency
The climate crisis in 2025: When scientific and political realities diverged
‘Climate adaptation’ became the new buzzwords but there was much evidence of business as usual
www.irishtimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
'Darragh O’Brien stated repeatedly this year that Ireland will not meet its 2030 renewable energy targets or overall emission reduction targets
'That is now the accepted position in Government and there are no signs of a push to accelerate climate action to try to get on track' #ClimateEmergency
'That is now the accepted position in Government and there are no signs of a push to accelerate climate action to try to get on track' #ClimateEmergency
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“Now, more than ever, we must work together and use our voices to celebrate diversity, to champion sustainable solutions to the climate crisis and to advocate for peaceful resolutions to conflict and war”.
- @president.ie
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- @president.ie
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Catherine Connolly highlights wars and climate change in first Christmas message as President
President speaks of ‘deep gratitude’ to Defence Forces personnel who are overseas
www.irishtimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“Now, more than ever, we must work together and use our voices to celebrate diversity, to champion sustainable solutions to the climate crisis and to advocate for peaceful resolutions to conflict and war”.
- @president.ie
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- @president.ie
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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It’s all so pathetic isn’t it
December 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s all so pathetic isn’t it
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If you missed out on the Newgrange solstice livestream this morning you can find it here. Really worth it for the authoritative, evocative commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgu...
Winter Solstice Live Streaming - 21 December 2025
YouTube video by Office of Public Works
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you missed out on the Newgrange solstice livestream this morning you can find it here. Really worth it for the authoritative, evocative commentary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRgu...
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Well done @opwireland.bsky.social on this morning's coverage of the winter solstice at Newgrange.
I especially enjoyed the poetic and genuinely moving commentary from Clare Tuffy Dr Frank Prendergast.
I especially enjoyed the poetic and genuinely moving commentary from Clare Tuffy Dr Frank Prendergast.
December 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Well done @opwireland.bsky.social on this morning's coverage of the winter solstice at Newgrange.
I especially enjoyed the poetic and genuinely moving commentary from Clare Tuffy Dr Frank Prendergast.
I especially enjoyed the poetic and genuinely moving commentary from Clare Tuffy Dr Frank Prendergast.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Antifascist stickers spotted in Dundee, Scotland
December 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Antifascist stickers spotted in Dundee, Scotland
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"Professor Daly shows that if existing, pending, and proposed gas-connected data center sites all operate at full capacity, they would emit up to 16.6 MtCO₂ per year — equivalent to 68% of Ireland’s total national emissions in 2023."
@hannahdaly.ie
@hannahdaly.ie
What Ireland’s Data Center Crisis Means for the EU’s AI Sovereignty Plans | TechPolicy.Press
Louis Boyd-Madsen traces how a model of unregulated digital growth has outpaced energy planning in Ireland, and why it matters for the EU’s AI ambitions.
www.techpolicy.press
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Professor Daly shows that if existing, pending, and proposed gas-connected data center sites all operate at full capacity, they would emit up to 16.6 MtCO₂ per year — equivalent to 68% of Ireland’s total national emissions in 2023."
@hannahdaly.ie
@hannahdaly.ie
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The RTE article misses a crucial part of the policy - that initially, data centres will not be powered by renewables, but mostly by fossil fuels. It is also very unbalanced in its coverage of reaction, only including positive industry responses - no voice for climate.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
80% of data centre energy must come from renewables - CRU
Data centres will be required to meet at least 80% of their annual energy demand with additional renewable electricity projects generating in the Republic of Ireland.
www.rte.ie
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The RTE article misses a crucial part of the policy - that initially, data centres will not be powered by renewables, but mostly by fossil fuels. It is also very unbalanced in its coverage of reaction, only including positive industry responses - no voice for climate.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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"Professor Daly shows that if existing, pending, and proposed gas-connected data center sites all operate at full capacity, they would emit up to 16.6 MtCO₂ per year — equivalent to 68% of Ireland’s total national emissions in 2023."
@hannahdaly.ie
www.techpolicy.press/what-ireland...
@hannahdaly.ie
www.techpolicy.press/what-ireland...
What Ireland’s Data Center Crisis Means for the EU’s AI Sovereignty Plans | TechPolicy.Press
Louis Boyd-Madsen traces how a model of unregulated digital growth has outpaced energy planning in Ireland, and why it matters for the EU’s AI ambitions.
www.techpolicy.press
December 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"Professor Daly shows that if existing, pending, and proposed gas-connected data center sites all operate at full capacity, they would emit up to 16.6 MtCO₂ per year — equivalent to 68% of Ireland’s total national emissions in 2023."
@hannahdaly.ie
www.techpolicy.press/what-ireland...
@hannahdaly.ie
www.techpolicy.press/what-ireland...
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While serious injuries and deaths on our roads are at record levels, the government is abandoning the road safety reforms recommended by an independent review without any justification or evidence.
www.thejournal.ie/rsa-disbande...
www.thejournal.ie/rsa-disbande...
Decision to retain RSA condemned by campaigners, opposition and some within government
The government has been accused of being “deeply unserious” about road safety.
www.thejournal.ie
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
While serious injuries and deaths on our roads are at record levels, the government is abandoning the road safety reforms recommended by an independent review without any justification or evidence.
www.thejournal.ie/rsa-disbande...
www.thejournal.ie/rsa-disbande...
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U-turn on urban speed limits. U-turn on Road Safety Authority reform. Crowe report into Roads Policing Unit*. Fifteen more people already killed this year compared to last.
(* We won't yet mention the on-going criminal criminal trial of gardaí accused of subversion of justice for roads offences.)
(* We won't yet mention the on-going criminal criminal trial of gardaí accused of subversion of justice for roads offences.)
December 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
U-turn on urban speed limits. U-turn on Road Safety Authority reform. Crowe report into Roads Policing Unit*. Fifteen more people already killed this year compared to last.
(* We won't yet mention the on-going criminal criminal trial of gardaí accused of subversion of justice for roads offences.)
(* We won't yet mention the on-going criminal criminal trial of gardaí accused of subversion of justice for roads offences.)
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Local school kids "super excited" for when the dotted painted bike lane is finished and becomes a solid line.
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
December 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Local school kids "super excited" for when the dotted painted bike lane is finished and becomes a solid line.
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
www.creativebyrovelo.com/therovelorec...
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Turns out climate change keeps happening even when we decide we don't want to talk about it anymore
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Turns out climate change keeps happening even when we decide we don't want to talk about it anymore
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...