Maria Heffernan
@mariaheffernan.bsky.social
✈️ Travel, Tech & Media 👩💻
☘️ Irish in America
☘️ Irish in America
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Such sad news for the staff, for Galway and for independent film 😔
Management at the Pálás Cinema has confirmed it will shut-up shop for good next week, but not before screening a trio of films about the magic of cinema as protesters take to the streets www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Protests expected as Pálás to close next week
Management at the Pálás Cinema has confirmed it will shut-up shop for good next week, but not before screening a trio of films about the magic of cinema as protesters take to the streets...
www.advertiser.ie
February 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Such sad news for the staff, for Galway and for independent film 😔
Ugh, here we go again 😣
Now @semrushofficial.bsky.social is showing some heat
February 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ugh, here we go again 😣
February 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers
X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a link that’s used to contact them directly through the service. The blocks, which impact direct…
tcrn.ch
February 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers
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A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁
February 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: www.ciaraioch.com is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper being produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁
February 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Only the best tech toddlers www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...
Anyone Can Push Updates to the DOGE.gov Website
"THESE 'EXPERTS' LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN."
www.404media.co
February 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Only the best tech toddlers www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...
People who say “my guy” in normal conversation 🙄
February 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
People who say “my guy” in normal conversation 🙄
An easy “Yes” #rude
Poll: Should people be penalised for listening to music too loudly on public transport? http://jrnl.ie/6621540
Poll: Should people be penalised for listening to music too loudly on public transport?
France is currently looking at introducing punishments for “habitual incivility offences”.
jrnl.ie
February 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
An easy “Yes” #rude
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Seems 100% logical
One of my theories for the declining SERP CTR is that AIOs are training users NOT to click a result but to simply read the answer instead.
#SEO #search #google #probablynotwhattheyintended
#SEO #search #google #probablynotwhattheyintended
February 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Seems 100% logical
Mark your calendars! #essentialreading
Out 11/4! 🩷 Pre-orders available for less than one burrito bowl + chips on Doordash. Special thanks to Claire Dam for the wild cover photo and to Joanne O’Neill for the ingenious design. I can’t wait to share this book with you.
February 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Mark your calendars! #essentialreading
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I love the Wicklow Way. My favourite section is between Roundwood and Glenmalure. It takes No 3 on the countdown of best wild Irish walks.
#hiking #ireland
wildirishwalks.ie/wicklow-way-...
#hiking #ireland
wildirishwalks.ie/wicklow-way-...
Wicklow Way from Roundwood to Glenmalure (Day 3) - Wild Irish Walks
Detailed info of Day 3 of my Wicklow Way walk from Roundwood to Glenmalure. Part of a wider series of my adventures along the Wicklow Way.
wildirishwalks.ie
January 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I love the Wicklow Way. My favourite section is between Roundwood and Glenmalure. It takes No 3 on the countdown of best wild Irish walks.
#hiking #ireland
wildirishwalks.ie/wicklow-way-...
#hiking #ireland
wildirishwalks.ie/wicklow-way-...
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February 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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When Trump was sworn in, Elon Musk's corporations were under more than 32 investigations conducted by at least 11 federal agencies.
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
When Trump was sworn in, Elon Musk's corporations were under more than 32 investigations conducted by at least 11 federal agencies.
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
Most of the cases are now closed or likely to be closed soon, and the federal agencies are being defanged by DOGE.
Funny how that works, huh?
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‘Censorship’ etc
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has refused to remove a video that Axel Rudakubana watched minutes before murdering three young children, despite numerous requests from authorities in Australia and the UK. on.ft.com/3Cz9H4G
January 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
‘Censorship’ etc
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Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan Freedland
Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan Freedland
In just 100 hours, the returned president has already revealed his goal and exposed the weakness of those who might challenge him
It’s hard to see in a blizzard. When so much is coming at you, one thing after another, it becomes impossible to discern…
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan Freedland