Simon McGarr
@tupped.bsky.social
Solicitor, consultant, artist, writes TheGist.ie newsletter.
Visiting Lecturer. External Examiner in Data Protection law.
Visiting Lecturer. External Examiner in Data Protection law.
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"Draft changes would create new exceptions for AI companies that would allow them to legally process special categories of data (like a person’s religious or political beliefs, ethnicity or health data) to train and operate their tech"
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
www.politico.eu
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
"Draft changes would create new exceptions for AI companies that would allow them to legally process special categories of data (like a person’s religious or political beliefs, ethnicity or health data) to train and operate their tech"
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
www.politico.eu/article/brus...
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So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM
So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm
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Something to add to that list: A Prusa CORE One L 3D printer.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Something to add to that list: A Prusa CORE One L 3D printer.
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This thread is local to Ireland but you may find value in understanding the principles and logic and applying them to your local situation.
I believe in you!
(NB: Middle aged is 40-59).
I believe in you!
(NB: Middle aged is 40-59).
Last year I did a Middle Aged Man Gift Guide and Advice Thread on Mastodon.
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This thread is local to Ireland but you may find value in understanding the principles and logic and applying them to your local situation.
I believe in you!
(NB: Middle aged is 40-59).
I believe in you!
(NB: Middle aged is 40-59).
14 reposts and 34 saves is just selfishness!
Last year I did a Middle Aged Man Gift Guide and Advice Thread on Mastodon.
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
14 reposts and 34 saves is just selfishness!
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If your local jeweller doesn't stock the F91-W (for example), Casio's Irish distributor is Business Electronics Equipment and I can vouch for their excellent online customer service. www.bee.ie/product-cate...
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If your local jeweller doesn't stock the F91-W (for example), Casio's Irish distributor is Business Electronics Equipment and I can vouch for their excellent online customer service. www.bee.ie/product-cate...
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Pretty much all affordability discourse could benefit from just posting this chart.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Pretty much all affordability discourse could benefit from just posting this chart.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
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I'll show them all! I'll run an ad for the company that summarizes books
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I'll show them all! I'll run an ad for the company that summarizes books
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Yet another reason not to shake hands with Nazis.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Yet another reason not to shake hands with Nazis.
I had lunch with my mother today.
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I had lunch with my mother today.
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A decent argument against the 7 year Irish Presidential terms is that two terms is enough time for people to become emotionally attached to the President's pets and be devastated nationally when they pass away.
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A decent argument against the 7 year Irish Presidential terms is that two terms is enough time for people to become emotionally attached to the President's pets and be devastated nationally when they pass away.
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A final statement from President Higgins tonight as he leaves the Áras
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A final statement from President Higgins tonight as he leaves the Áras
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To add to this, if they're into sports, or outdoor activities, hiking socks, running socks, cycling socks, good ones make a huge difference to comfort.
Comfort: Bridgedale wool socks with padded soles.
Quirky: This can be big for men for whom novelty ties are a step too far. Try Art Socks shop.nationalgallery.ie/collections/...
Luxury: Bright colours, very if you know you know, sock makers to the pope. meschaussettesrouges.com/en/collectio...
Quirky: This can be big for men for whom novelty ties are a step too far. Try Art Socks shop.nationalgallery.ie/collections/...
Luxury: Bright colours, very if you know you know, sock makers to the pope. meschaussettesrouges.com/en/collectio...
shop.nationalgallery.ie
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
To add to this, if they're into sports, or outdoor activities, hiking socks, running socks, cycling socks, good ones make a huge difference to comfort.
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Wait do I have it correct that Joyce Carol Oates said Musk was a shell of a man with no joy in his life and he totally saw it and said "No I'm not" and now he's searching the titles of different movies he likes and replying "great movie"
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wait do I have it correct that Joyce Carol Oates said Musk was a shell of a man with no joy in his life and he totally saw it and said "No I'm not" and now he's searching the titles of different movies he likes and replying "great movie"
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Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
President Higgins departs Áras an Uachtaráin
President Michael D Higgins has departed Áras an Uachtaráin as his term as President of Ireland comes to an end.
www.rte.ie
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sanctuary Runners lined the avenue as President Higgins left and presented him with two yellow roses representing friendship and joy.
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The President is a patron of the running group, which brings locals and migrants together in communities around the country.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office.
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron.
#VMNews
While Frankenstein is unquestionably the better book, nothing comes even close to Dracula for sheer WTF intensity.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
While Frankenstein is unquestionably the better book, nothing comes even close to Dracula for sheer WTF intensity.
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i have just been informed that the employer that fired me for this page has gone under. let this be a warning to you all.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
i have just been informed that the employer that fired me for this page has gone under. let this be a warning to you all.
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What a thoughtful cool thread on gift giving for the middle aged man…
No really
No really
Last year I did a Middle Aged Man Gift Guide and Advice Thread on Mastodon.
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
What a thoughtful cool thread on gift giving for the middle aged man…
No really
No really
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"Other voices point at recent reporting by Politico, that Virkkunen's message to US businesses in direct meetings was that the EU will review its rules and become more business-friendly."
Left-leaning EP groups should call for resignation and ask her why she's prioritizing
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
Left-leaning EP groups should call for resignation and ask her why she's prioritizing
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
EU Commission about to wreck core principles of the GDPR
The EU Commission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive reform of the GDPR. noybs first overview of the proposed changes.
noyb.eu
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"Other voices point at recent reporting by Politico, that Virkkunen's message to US businesses in direct meetings was that the EU will review its rules and become more business-friendly."
Left-leaning EP groups should call for resignation and ask her why she's prioritizing
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
Left-leaning EP groups should call for resignation and ask her why she's prioritizing
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...