Shaun McKinnon
@shaunmckinnon.bsky.social
Recovering academic and all around nobody!
Hey @aragusea.bsky.social, evidently heterogeneity is ingrained in Vietnamese food philosophy.
Vietnamese food has a concept I don't often see in western cuisine - "ngán."
It's translated as being bored but applies when your palate is dulled by the sameness in texture, taste.
We want our food to hit different notes. A bánh mì is simultaneously soft and crunchy, spicy and cool, fatty and sour.
It's translated as being bored but applies when your palate is dulled by the sameness in texture, taste.
We want our food to hit different notes. A bánh mì is simultaneously soft and crunchy, spicy and cool, fatty and sour.
November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hey @aragusea.bsky.social, evidently heterogeneity is ingrained in Vietnamese food philosophy.
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Half Life (1998) is now as old as the first ever arcade game, Computer Space (1971) was when Half Life was released.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Half Life (1998) is now as old as the first ever arcade game, Computer Space (1971) was when Half Life was released.
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Penny Arcade for November 18th 1998, 27 years ago today, was our very first comic strip. Thank you guys for almost 30 years of supporting the stuff we make. You have given me the best job in the world.
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1998/1...
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1998/1...
The SIN Of Long Load Times - Penny Arcade
Videogaming-related online strip by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins. Includes news and commentary.
www.penny-arcade.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Penny Arcade for November 18th 1998, 27 years ago today, was our very first comic strip. Thank you guys for almost 30 years of supporting the stuff we make. You have given me the best job in the world.
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1998/1...
www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1998/1...
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There's a "Catch up" feed and a "Popular with friends" feed but what I really need is a "tl;dr so you don't have to read that nonsense" feed
November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
There's a "Catch up" feed and a "Popular with friends" feed but what I really need is a "tl;dr so you don't have to read that nonsense" feed
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I legitimately think this article misses the mark, because Canadians are not avoiding travel out of some principled boycott of the USA over tariffs.
Canadians who are avoiding the USA are seeing images of masked government thugs kidnapping people and teargassing children.
Canadians who are avoiding the USA are seeing images of masked government thugs kidnapping people and teargassing children.
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I legitimately think this article misses the mark, because Canadians are not avoiding travel out of some principled boycott of the USA over tariffs.
Canadians who are avoiding the USA are seeing images of masked government thugs kidnapping people and teargassing children.
Canadians who are avoiding the USA are seeing images of masked government thugs kidnapping people and teargassing children.
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I am pleased to announce that John Penniman, Emanuel Fiano, and I are launching a new book series for the study of religion in late antiquity with Fordham University Press. If you have a book-in-progress looking for a home, please reach out to discuss your project!
fordhampress.com/theoria
fordhampress.com/theoria
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I am pleased to announce that John Penniman, Emanuel Fiano, and I are launching a new book series for the study of religion in late antiquity with Fordham University Press. If you have a book-in-progress looking for a home, please reach out to discuss your project!
fordhampress.com/theoria
fordhampress.com/theoria
Excellent thread (as always) from Michael Kofman on the latest battlefield shifts in the Ukraine War.
As the situation in Pokrovsk becomes critical, and AFU reinforces the pocket to stabilize the flanks, there's considerable attention now to how this battle is unfolding. A few thoughts on the situation. 1/ (DeepStateMap)
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Excellent thread (as always) from Michael Kofman on the latest battlefield shifts in the Ukraine War.
Say it ain't so @UAlberta, no Luminaria this year at the Botanic Gardens?
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Say it ain't so @UAlberta, no Luminaria this year at the Botanic Gardens?
Had a wonderful Q&A session last night. Covered some broad history with the Vikings and contemporary issues with Authoritarianism (Nov 5 after all). You can watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/AC72rcg2JC0?...
If you'd like to join these sessions, feel free to fire me a DM.
If you'd like to join these sessions, feel free to fire me a DM.
Wednesday Nov 5 Q&A Session
YouTube video by Shaun McKinnon
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Had a wonderful Q&A session last night. Covered some broad history with the Vikings and contemporary issues with Authoritarianism (Nov 5 after all). You can watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/AC72rcg2JC0?...
If you'd like to join these sessions, feel free to fire me a DM.
If you'd like to join these sessions, feel free to fire me a DM.
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Dura-Europos: Past, Present, Future / Lisa Brody, Anne Hunnell Chen (eds) #openaccess @brepols.net
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@julietsamsonconlon.bsky.social @jenbaird.bsky.social
@lrbrody.bsky.social
Dura-Europos: Past, Present, Future | Studies in Classical Archaeology
www.brepolsonline.net
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Dura-Europos: Past, Present, Future / Lisa Brody, Anne Hunnell Chen (eds) #openaccess @brepols.net
www.brepolsonline.net/action/showB...
@julietsamsonconlon.bsky.social @jenbaird.bsky.social
@lrbrody.bsky.social
www.brepolsonline.net/action/showB...
@julietsamsonconlon.bsky.social @jenbaird.bsky.social
@lrbrody.bsky.social
Poilievre: This budget shall not pass!
Carney: (carefully placing a ball cap on his head then twisting it sideways) MPs in da HOUSE!!! I say budget, you say passes! BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: Alright, that's two readings, now off to the Senate!
Carney: (carefully placing a ball cap on his head then twisting it sideways) MPs in da HOUSE!!! I say budget, you say passes! BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: Alright, that's two readings, now off to the Senate!
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Poilievre: This budget shall not pass!
Carney: (carefully placing a ball cap on his head then twisting it sideways) MPs in da HOUSE!!! I say budget, you say passes! BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: Alright, that's two readings, now off to the Senate!
Carney: (carefully placing a ball cap on his head then twisting it sideways) MPs in da HOUSE!!! I say budget, you say passes! BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: BUDGET...
House: PASSES!
Carney: Alright, that's two readings, now off to the Senate!
I am Ozymandias, King of Kings. Pour contempler mes œuvres et désespérer en français, appuyez sur les deux. To look upon my works and despair in English, press one.
I am Ozymandias, King of Kings. Press 1 to look upon my works, press 2 to despair
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. I am out of the office but checking emails. Responses may be slower than usual. If your matter is urgent, please feel free to look upon my works and despair.
November 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I am Ozymandias, King of Kings. Pour contempler mes œuvres et désespérer en français, appuyez sur les deux. To look upon my works and despair in English, press one.
It's official, no freedom of conscience and religion in Quebec.
Bill 94 has passed in Quebec.
Students and staff will have to attend school with their faces uncovered. Menus adapted to religious restrictions will be prohibited. Absences or leave granted to staff for religious celebrations also gone. montreal.citynews.ca/2025/10/30/q...
Students and staff will have to attend school with their faces uncovered. Menus adapted to religious restrictions will be prohibited. Absences or leave granted to staff for religious celebrations also gone. montreal.citynews.ca/2025/10/30/q...
Religious symbols ban: Quebec passes law to prevent students, staff from covering their faces
The Legault government passed Bill 94 on Thursday, aimed at strengthening secularism in the Quebec school system. From now on, students will have to attend school with their faces uncovered, as will v...
montreal.citynews.ca
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's official, no freedom of conscience and religion in Quebec.
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This was meant to be a reply to a thread about “small vices” being allowed these days but I kind of like how it sounds even more unhinged on its own
October 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This was meant to be a reply to a thread about “small vices” being allowed these days but I kind of like how it sounds even more unhinged on its own
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Honestly, I'm thisclose to ending lectures with "all right, smoke 'em if you got 'em"
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Honestly, I'm thisclose to ending lectures with "all right, smoke 'em if you got 'em"
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Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today, I submitted 456,365 Albertans’ signatures to Elections Alberta, petitioning the Premier to do the right thing, avoid a divisive and economically harmful referendum, and allow MLAs to vote and reaffirm that Alberta’s future is in Canada.🇨🇦
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
Alberta is #ForeverCanadian
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![Comic. [diploma from East State University for Doctor of Philosophy in Document Forgery] [caption] If you put one of these up in your office, and no one notices, you’ve earned it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreif2hl6u2eqv7rmq27tenpy5s5d7egkhwzvfw4ohpskh67ibuw52ym@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I've been hosting monthly Q&A sessions (more or less informal lectures) with friends. I've recorded the last two and put them up on my YouTube. The first recording covers Israel/Palestine and Ancient Sumer and the second covers The Cold War. You can view them at: www.youtube.com/@shaunnmckin...
Shaun McKinnon
I am a former academic interested in public education. This channel features content from my university lectures, public outreach programmes, and informal Q&A sessions.
www.youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I've been hosting monthly Q&A sessions (more or less informal lectures) with friends. I've recorded the last two and put them up on my YouTube. The first recording covers Israel/Palestine and Ancient Sumer and the second covers The Cold War. You can view them at: www.youtube.com/@shaunnmckin...
Hey, uh BlueSky... Ceasefire declared... Regardless of who proposed it or who gets credit, you know that a ceasefire is a good thing right? Potentially worthy of discussion?
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hey, uh BlueSky... Ceasefire declared... Regardless of who proposed it or who gets credit, you know that a ceasefire is a good thing right? Potentially worthy of discussion?
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New Secure Line Podcast out! You may heard a lot about the surveillance provisions in Parts 14 and 15 of Bill C-2. @leahwest-nsl.bsky.social breaks it down to @jessmarindavis.bsky.social and myself. What are the problems? Is it fixable? Discuss!
youtu.be/S6YOovnRuqU?...
youtu.be/S6YOovnRuqU?...
Backdoors, Borders, and Bill C-2
YouTube video by Secure Line
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
New Secure Line Podcast out! You may heard a lot about the surveillance provisions in Parts 14 and 15 of Bill C-2. @leahwest-nsl.bsky.social breaks it down to @jessmarindavis.bsky.social and myself. What are the problems? Is it fixable? Discuss!
youtu.be/S6YOovnRuqU?...
youtu.be/S6YOovnRuqU?...
Hi @adriansdigitalbasement.com I hope VCF Midwest is going well!
I just wanted to make sure you saw this video by Josh Strife Hayes about lower view counts. He's found a correlation with desktop pc views in longform content dropping precipitously.
youtu.be/QGS_bBaC8WM?...
I just wanted to make sure you saw this video by Josh Strife Hayes about lower view counts. He's found a correlation with desktop pc views in longform content dropping precipitously.
youtu.be/QGS_bBaC8WM?...
PROOF YouTube has changed how views work
YouTube video by Josh Strife Hayes
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hi @adriansdigitalbasement.com I hope VCF Midwest is going well!
I just wanted to make sure you saw this video by Josh Strife Hayes about lower view counts. He's found a correlation with desktop pc views in longform content dropping precipitously.
youtu.be/QGS_bBaC8WM?...
I just wanted to make sure you saw this video by Josh Strife Hayes about lower view counts. He's found a correlation with desktop pc views in longform content dropping precipitously.
youtu.be/QGS_bBaC8WM?...
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Wait a minute.... Is that a cigarette butt?!
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September 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Wait a minute.... Is that a cigarette butt?!
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It's a beetle mosaic and you should thank us for it.
#MosaicMonday
#MosaicMonday
September 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It's a beetle mosaic and you should thank us for it.
#MosaicMonday
#MosaicMonday