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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

Steve Hanke: The US released another 800,000 bbl from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last week, bringing total reserves down to 283.3 million bbl.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

AT PRESENT, THE LEVEL OF SPR INVENTORIES HAS BREACHED THE SAFE LEVEL MARK AND IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. Stay tuned.

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The Conversation: The advance of the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group in Yemen has driven more than 130,000 people from their homes since the beginning of September, deepening the humanitarian crisis in an already poor country with a long history of domestic conflict

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article The advance of the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group in Yemen has driven more than 130,000 people from their homes since the beginning of September, deepening the humanitarian … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices – and prices of the wide range of products made from oil – literally everywhere. Federal data shows that the price at the primary crude oil hub in the U.S. was US$66 a barrel in late February 2026 – before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran – and $101 a barrel on April 13. Similar price increases have reverberated around the globe.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Become an author Sign up as a reader Sign in Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review: Afghanistan Reduced Opium Production: What Was The Impact On Drug Trafficking? – Analysis

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Cultivating poppies in Afghanistan for opium. Photo Credit: Tasnim News Agency. Afghanistan Reduced Opium Production: What Was The Impact On Drug Trafficking? – Analysis September 28, 2026 By Geopolitical Monitor FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Playlist advancing in 5 seconds Video Muted By Damián Jacubovich  … Continue reading →

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John Nosta: The Decomposition of Intelligence

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The Decomposition of Intelligence AI may be revealing that intelligence was never one thing to begin with. By John Nosta KEY POINTS: AI may separate capabilities that human cognition tightly integrates. Broad AI ability may not be organized the way … Continue reading →

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DW: Pope Leo XIV. warns of ‘new senseless slaughter’ in Europe

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Pope Leo concluded his four-day visit to France with a stop in Metz near the German border, where he met religious leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron. Speaking at an interfaith gathering, the pope called for messages of peace and … Continue reading →

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Iran Observer: What do you really know about the PolyMarket? Explore or even predict.

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

In the absence of a nuclear agreement, the United States could attempt another decapitation strike in Iran to ensure that someone willing to accept its demands takes power. That was the objective of the first decapitation strike at the start … Continue reading →

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BBC News NI: Drumcree: Parade, protest and the political fallout. Drumcree Stand-Off

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015
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Michael Smerconish: Trump’s US$9,000 Stay-at-Home Parent Proposal Explained

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Sep 28, 2026 Vote on today’s poll and subscribe to the daily newsletter at http://www.smerconish.com The Trump administration is considering a major change to federal child-care subsidies: allowing some married couples with a stay-at-home parent to receive money from a … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Rome: How the Roman Empire Collapsed. Blood and Glory.

Posted on September 28, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Sep 13, 2026 #AncientRome#RomanEmpire#History From a young, aggressive republic fighting for survival to one of the greatest empires in history, Rome’s rise was fuelled by ambition, war and the pursuit of power. Discover how Rome conquered the Ancient Mediterranean, amassed … Continue reading →

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