Jennifer McCarthy
@jennifermccarthy.bsky.social
I have too many cookbooks 🇳🇿🇮🇪🇫🇷
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I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.
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The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
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It's delusional to assume that Trump's America would aid Europe in a fight against Russia. Whether the United States withdraws or not, NATO as we knew it is over. We'll be on our own and we should act accordingly
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It's delusional to assume that Trump's America would aid Europe in a fight against Russia. Whether the United States withdraws or not, NATO as we knew it is over. We'll be on our own and we should act accordingly
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There are lots of other ways to address the very real harms that kids experience online:
✅ Strict privacy laws that make it illegal to harvest data and use it to recommend content
✅ Antitrust laws so we have real choices for where to go online
✅ Regulate features like autoplay & infinite scroll
✅ Strict privacy laws that make it illegal to harvest data and use it to recommend content
✅ Antitrust laws so we have real choices for where to go online
✅ Regulate features like autoplay & infinite scroll
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
There are lots of other ways to address the very real harms that kids experience online:
✅ Strict privacy laws that make it illegal to harvest data and use it to recommend content
✅ Antitrust laws so we have real choices for where to go online
✅ Regulate features like autoplay & infinite scroll
✅ Strict privacy laws that make it illegal to harvest data and use it to recommend content
✅ Antitrust laws so we have real choices for where to go online
✅ Regulate features like autoplay & infinite scroll
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Anyone that thought the US are still allies, or that NATO has a future should know by now that is gone.
We in Europe will be under sustained attack from two fronts in the next few years. It is crucial that we build up our own autonomy as soon as possible.
We in Europe will be under sustained attack from two fronts in the next few years. It is crucial that we build up our own autonomy as soon as possible.
🚨🚨 God #America, this is grim and a very stark wake-up call to European political ledaders on the (non) future of the "transatlantic alliance":
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Anyone that thought the US are still allies, or that NATO has a future should know by now that is gone.
We in Europe will be under sustained attack from two fronts in the next few years. It is crucial that we build up our own autonomy as soon as possible.
We in Europe will be under sustained attack from two fronts in the next few years. It is crucial that we build up our own autonomy as soon as possible.
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Here's a seven-point peace plan:
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here's a seven-point peace plan:
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Exactly this. This is both an act of deliberate cruelty towards a marginalised, vulnerable community and a trial balloon to see how far they can push, and how fast.
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Exactly this. This is both an act of deliberate cruelty towards a marginalised, vulnerable community and a trial balloon to see how far they can push, and how fast.
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
(Going by the last two years and the pace and volume of erosion, and active targeting of vulnerable people - very far, and very fast.)
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So very, very good.
Hattip to @stephencollins.bsky.social from www.stephencollinsillustration.com
Hope it's OK to share like this. If not let me know and I'll take it down.
Hattip to @stephencollins.bsky.social from www.stephencollinsillustration.com
Hope it's OK to share like this. If not let me know and I'll take it down.
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
So very, very good.
Hattip to @stephencollins.bsky.social from www.stephencollinsillustration.com
Hope it's OK to share like this. If not let me know and I'll take it down.
Hattip to @stephencollins.bsky.social from www.stephencollinsillustration.com
Hope it's OK to share like this. If not let me know and I'll take it down.
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Pink grasshopper! Pink!!
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579236/rare-pink-grasshopper-discovered-during-annual-mackenzie-basin-survey
#grasshopper #entomology #insects #nz #nature
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/579236/rare-pink-grasshopper-discovered-during-annual-mackenzie-basin-survey
#grasshopper #entomology #insects #nz #nature
Rare pink grasshopper discovered during annual Mackenzie Basin survey
The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Ireland winning goal and end of match with Irish commentary
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ireland winning goal and end of match with Irish commentary
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
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November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Seriously, this is amazing.
🧠 Alzheimer’s reversed in mice
A new study found that injecting nanoparticles can 'remind' the blood–brain barrier to function properly again, restoring normal brain activity in mice. Human trials could follow within years.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#SciComm #Alzheimers 🧪
A new study found that injecting nanoparticles can 'remind' the blood–brain barrier to function properly again, restoring normal brain activity in mice. Human trials could follow within years.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#SciComm #Alzheimers 🧪
Rapid amyloid-β clearance and cognitive recovery through multivalent modulation of blood–brain barrier transport - Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy - Rapid amyloid-β clearance and cognitive recovery through multivalent modulation of blood–brain barrier transport
www.nature.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Seriously, this is amazing.
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Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
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Bloody hell.
Douglas Barrowman and Michelle Mone's company, PPE Medpro, has just been ordered to refund the Government £122m from a PPE contract.
There are two very odd things about PPE Medpro that may affect the odds of the Government ever getting that £122m...
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There are two very odd things about PPE Medpro that may affect the odds of the Government ever getting that £122m...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Bloody hell.
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Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog.
Patients with brain fog may have disrupted AMPA receptor (AMPAR) expression—key molecules for memory and learning. Imaging of Long COVID patients showed elevated AMPAR density tied to more severe cognitive impairment.
Patients with brain fog may have disrupted AMPA receptor (AMPAR) expression—key molecules for memory and learning. Imaging of Long COVID patients showed elevated AMPAR density tied to more severe cognitive impairment.
Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog
Researchers employed a specialized brain imaging technique to identify a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for Long COVID. More than four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, scien...
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October 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Scientists Finally Reveal Biological Basis of Long COVID Brain Fog.
Patients with brain fog may have disrupted AMPA receptor (AMPAR) expression—key molecules for memory and learning. Imaging of Long COVID patients showed elevated AMPAR density tied to more severe cognitive impairment.
Patients with brain fog may have disrupted AMPA receptor (AMPAR) expression—key molecules for memory and learning. Imaging of Long COVID patients showed elevated AMPAR density tied to more severe cognitive impairment.
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Timeline cleanser 🐈
September 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Timeline cleanser 🐈
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The interesting opposite of this is General Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord. Post-WW1 titan of the German army. Who Hitler DESPERATELY courted.
von Hammerstein is one of only 3 figures believed to have told Hitler to fuck off to his face. He even thwarted Nazi attempts to politicize his own death. /1 🧵
von Hammerstein is one of only 3 figures believed to have told Hitler to fuck off to his face. He even thwarted Nazi attempts to politicize his own death. /1 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The interesting opposite of this is General Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord. Post-WW1 titan of the German army. Who Hitler DESPERATELY courted.
von Hammerstein is one of only 3 figures believed to have told Hitler to fuck off to his face. He even thwarted Nazi attempts to politicize his own death. /1 🧵
von Hammerstein is one of only 3 figures believed to have told Hitler to fuck off to his face. He even thwarted Nazi attempts to politicize his own death. /1 🧵
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Benjamin Doyle left politics because of threats to them and their family. Tory Whanau isn't running for re-election as mayor because of a campaign of sexual harassment. but sure, I believe you care about free speech.
September 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Benjamin Doyle left politics because of threats to them and their family. Tory Whanau isn't running for re-election as mayor because of a campaign of sexual harassment. but sure, I believe you care about free speech.
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In any case, many countermeasures are long overdue:
- shoot down all flying Russian objects in NATO and western Ukrainian airspace
- don’t wait for a ceasefire that isn’t happening anytime soon but just deploy air defence units to Ukraine to secure Europeans operating there
- shoot down all flying Russian objects in NATO and western Ukrainian airspace
- don’t wait for a ceasefire that isn’t happening anytime soon but just deploy air defence units to Ukraine to secure Europeans operating there
September 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In any case, many countermeasures are long overdue:
- shoot down all flying Russian objects in NATO and western Ukrainian airspace
- don’t wait for a ceasefire that isn’t happening anytime soon but just deploy air defence units to Ukraine to secure Europeans operating there
- shoot down all flying Russian objects in NATO and western Ukrainian airspace
- don’t wait for a ceasefire that isn’t happening anytime soon but just deploy air defence units to Ukraine to secure Europeans operating there
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Most other politicians aren't resigning because they failed to consult the right tax lawyer
September 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Most other politicians aren't resigning because they failed to consult the right tax lawyer
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The resignation was probably inevitable. It's been done very efficiently and sensibly. She'll be back I hope.
September 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The resignation was probably inevitable. It's been done very efficiently and sensibly. She'll be back I hope.
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She showed that a single mum from a council estate can become deputy prime minister, while vaping and going clubbing. She's a threat to their narrow-minded buttoned-up classist bullshit.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
She showed that a single mum from a council estate can become deputy prime minister, while vaping and going clubbing. She's a threat to their narrow-minded buttoned-up classist bullshit.
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Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
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average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
August 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
average Dem strategist: we must focus on bipartisan policies that undercut Republican attacks
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything
average Dem voter: having studied the denazification of Germany, we must raze the RNC and leave JD Vance clutching a single wool blanket in a cell after we strip him of everything