Siobhán McElduff
@siobhanmcelduff.bsky.social
1st gen Irish (Donegal/Sligo) settler in Canada. Author of obscure academic books and slightly less obscure OERs on Roman culture. Translator of, and far too fond of Cicero. She/her nó sí/í
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This is all the feels. 💚
Britney is still probably the hardest rescue I've ever had to do.
To see her back with us and to have brought Sam along to work with us is still hard to believe.
May have had a little tear myself watching this if I am honest!
To see her back with us and to have brought Sam along to work with us is still hard to believe.
May have had a little tear myself watching this if I am honest!
February 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
This is all the feels. 💚
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"Tyler Austin Harper is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Harper was previously an assistant professor of environmental studies at Bates College."
Didn't-Make-Tenure-To-Right-Wing-Crank Pipeline continues to deliver.
Didn't-Make-Tenure-To-Right-Wing-Crank Pipeline continues to deliver.
February 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
"Tyler Austin Harper is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Harper was previously an assistant professor of environmental studies at Bates College."
Didn't-Make-Tenure-To-Right-Wing-Crank Pipeline continues to deliver.
Didn't-Make-Tenure-To-Right-Wing-Crank Pipeline continues to deliver.
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Fukushima’s Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pig Boom. My new favorite band name.
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Fukushima’s Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pig Boom. My new favorite band name.
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ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Forget goblin mode. It's all about amorous mothers of radioactive hybrid terror pigs mode from now on.
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Forget goblin mode. It's all about amorous mothers of radioactive hybrid terror pigs mode from now on.
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headline awards?
ICYMI: Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Fukushima's radioactive hybrid terror pig boom was driven by amorous mothers
Genetic study finds domestic pigs’ year-round breeding sped gene flow into wild boar
Back in 2021, in the thick of pandemic mania, The Register gleefully reported that "radioactive hybrid terror pigs" were thriving in Japan's Fukushima exclusion zone.…
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
headline awards?
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Northern Ireland waving from the corner of the room
The ban on Palestine Action, now ruled unlawful, was described as "one of the most extreme attacks on free speech in recent British history." This ban was put in place by a Labour government and a PM who is a lawyer. #Corruption #Tyranny #Gaza #Abuse
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Northern Ireland waving from the corner of the room
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I was lucky to work briefly on the Inuit university project a decade ago. This has been something people have been working toward since the 1960s/70s and it’s a small joy to see it come this much closer to reality
The first Inuit led university is set to open in 2030 and will contain a capacity for 100 students and 80 staff members.
It will be set up to advance Arctic education for future generations of northern students.
It will be set up to advance Arctic education for future generations of northern students.
Main campus of Inuit Nunangat University to be locate in Arviat
The head of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announced Wednesday that the main campus of the Inuit Nunangat University will be located in Arviat.
www.aptnnews.ca
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I was lucky to work briefly on the Inuit university project a decade ago. This has been something people have been working toward since the 1960s/70s and it’s a small joy to see it come this much closer to reality
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The Atlantic is indistinguishable from Compact.
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The Atlantic is indistinguishable from Compact.
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I’m currently funded by Mellon. Every night my backers leave a little liberalization pill on my pillow, I take it, and then arise each morning to further chill the humanities discourse.
So glad someone finally uncovered this abuse of power.
So glad someone finally uncovered this abuse of power.
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I’m currently funded by Mellon. Every night my backers leave a little liberalization pill on my pillow, I take it, and then arise each morning to further chill the humanities discourse.
So glad someone finally uncovered this abuse of power.
So glad someone finally uncovered this abuse of power.
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A special recording of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, free for everyone.
This special recording, brought to life by Adjoa Andoh, Phil Dunster, Corinna Brown, Lisa George, Lucy Scott, Mark Bonnar, and Alistair Petrie, and many others, awaits your listening pleasure within our Talking Books Library.
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
rnib.in
February 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A special recording of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, free for everyone.
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This special recording, brought to life by Adjoa Andoh, Phil Dunster, Corinna Brown, Lisa George, Lucy Scott, Mark Bonnar, and Alistair Petrie, and many others, awaits your listening pleasure within our Talking Books Library.
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
rnib.in
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
This special recording, brought to life by Adjoa Andoh, Phil Dunster, Corinna Brown, Lisa George, Lucy Scott, Mark Bonnar, and Alistair Petrie, and many others, awaits your listening pleasure within our Talking Books Library.
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
Do not delay your enjoyment: rnib.in/TalkingBooks90
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This is a *really* good thread 👇🏻
I know cis people don't realize the cruelty, so with gentleness and empathy for them, let me try to explain.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
“We would expect support for full social transition to be agreed very rarely”
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
February 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM
This is a *really* good thread 👇🏻
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I told my toddlers that they were responsible for their own blankies and that made them stronger and more honorable people
The details of the Kristi Noem blanket incident are just fucking perfect
February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
I told my toddlers that they were responsible for their own blankies and that made them stronger and more honorable people
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But the Israeli football team are grand?
"Let us call a spade a spade, prime minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government, which is made up of extreme far-right elements,” are “committing genocide in Gaza right now.” Micheál Martin
You are beyond contempt @MichealMartinTD 🤬
#SpéirGorm
"Let us call a spade a spade, prime minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government, which is made up of extreme far-right elements,” are “committing genocide in Gaza right now.” Micheál Martin
You are beyond contempt @MichealMartinTD 🤬
#SpéirGorm
The Taoiseach has said that the Republic of Ireland football team's games against Israel in the UEFA Nations' League should go ahead, and the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled
Ireland's games against Israel should go ahead - Martin
The Taoiseach has said that the Republic of Ireland football team's games against Israel in the UEFA Nations' League should go ahead, and the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixture...
www.rte.ie
February 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM
But the Israeli football team are grand?
"Let us call a spade a spade, prime minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government, which is made up of extreme far-right elements,” are “committing genocide in Gaza right now.” Micheál Martin
You are beyond contempt @MichealMartinTD 🤬
#SpéirGorm
"Let us call a spade a spade, prime minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government, which is made up of extreme far-right elements,” are “committing genocide in Gaza right now.” Micheál Martin
You are beyond contempt @MichealMartinTD 🤬
#SpéirGorm
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This is the prototype. I just need $60 billion in seed money.
February 13, 2026 at 7:59 AM
This is the prototype. I just need $60 billion in seed money.
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Ní cóir do Éireann imirt i gcoinne Iosrael i gcomórtas UEFA. Ba chóir cosc a bheith ar Iosrael!
Sínigh an achainí seo.
my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
Sínigh an achainí seo.
my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
FAI Boycott Israel Games!
Ireland should not play UEFA games against Israel. We should demand Israel are banned from the competition. Sign and share the petition if you agree
my.uplift.ie
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Ní cóir do Éireann imirt i gcoinne Iosrael i gcomórtas UEFA. Ba chóir cosc a bheith ar Iosrael!
Sínigh an achainí seo.
my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
Sínigh an achainí seo.
my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
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Scaiptear an scéal my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
FAI Boycott Israel Games!
Ireland should not play UEFA games against Israel. We should demand Israel are banned from the competition. Sign and share the petition if you agree
my.uplift.ie
February 13, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Scaiptear an scéal my.uplift.ie/petitions/fa... @uplift.ie
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"We know that for some members of our community, generative AI raises significant concerns around privacy, sustainability and ethical use. We share those concerns and are working to mitigate – where possible – the impacts."
Those em dashes are doing a lot of work.
Those em dashes are doing a lot of work.
February 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"We know that for some members of our community, generative AI raises significant concerns around privacy, sustainability and ethical use. We share those concerns and are working to mitigate – where possible – the impacts."
Those em dashes are doing a lot of work.
Those em dashes are doing a lot of work.
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Twin Peaks: Sarah Palmer with Johnny, Maddy and Donna looking down on Leland as he cries lying on top of Laura’s coffin at her funeral.
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Twin Peaks: Sarah Palmer with Johnny, Maddy and Donna looking down on Leland as he cries lying on top of Laura’s coffin at her funeral.
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The Epstein academic fallout just keeps getting weirder. A professor wrestled a journalist to the ground for asking too many questions:
Ohio State Professor Put on Leave After Wrestling Filmmaker to the Ground
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
The Epstein academic fallout just keeps getting weirder. A professor wrestled a journalist to the ground for asking too many questions:
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(Finishing sixth Jagermeister) No really, I could take down the pope
The newly released Epstein files show that Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon discussed opposition to Pope Francis, including a move that Bannon claimed would "take down Francis."
Epstein files reveal ties to Catholic conservatives' anti-Francis campaign
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The newly released Epstein files show that Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon discussed opposition to Pope Francis, including a move that Bannon claimed would ‘take down Francis.’
religionnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 AM
(Finishing sixth Jagermeister) No really, I could take down the pope
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This is AWFUL. Univ of Texas is consolidating 4 depts into 1: African and African Diaspora Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, and Mexican American and Latino Studies will become "a Social and Cultural Analysis department." www.texastribune.org/2026/02/12/t...
UT-Austin to merge race, ethnic and gender study programs
More than 800 students are pursuing degrees in the affected departments, which include African, Latino and gender studies.
www.texastribune.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
This is AWFUL. Univ of Texas is consolidating 4 depts into 1: African and African Diaspora Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, American Studies, and Mexican American and Latino Studies will become "a Social and Cultural Analysis department." www.texastribune.org/2026/02/12/t...
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The Quiet Girl/An Cailín Ciúin is free to watch on ARTE until the 6th of March. #spéirgorm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyx2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyx2...
The Quiet Girl | Film complet | ARTE Cinema
YouTube video by ARTE Cinema
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The Quiet Girl/An Cailín Ciúin is free to watch on ARTE until the 6th of March. #spéirgorm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyx2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyx2...
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Even snorting a mountain of coke off his lucky toilet seat no longer brought Tony any joy
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Even snorting a mountain of coke off his lucky toilet seat no longer brought Tony any joy