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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.

What Josh Shapiro wants the Democrats to learn from Pennsylvania. Gov. Shapiro on the future of the Dems

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Irish Medical Times: Ireland’s oldest living doctor

Dr Max Graham Ireland’s oldest living doctor tells all By Editorial Staff 6th June 2026 Malcolm Graham, commonly called Max, is fast approaching (at the time of writing) 102 years of age (April 1, 2026) He is possibly Ireland’s oldest living doctor. … Continue reading

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The Deep View: How AI changes what it means to be a film maker

How AI changes what it means to be a filmmaker On Thursday, I sat in a small theater in Santa Monica among hundreds of other viewers and had the distinct realization that Hollywood doesn’t know what’s about to hit it.  … Continue reading

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Hannah Arendt: How did this come to be? (1967). The Ancient Dog. Comment: Time for us to think about this. Some say WW3 possible!!

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Axios: Trump’s Reflecting Pool triage

Trump’s Reflecting Pool triage   Workers vacuum algae from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool yesterday. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Reuters President Trump ordered immediate repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool yesterday after alleging vandalism had damaged the recently renovated landmark, Axios’ Rebecca Falconer … Continue reading

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Axios: Microsoft CEO takes on AI rivals

  Microsoft CEO takes on AI rivals   Satya Nadella speaks in Sydney, Australia, in April. Photo: George Chan/Getty Images Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is taking on OpenAI and Anthropic with a rival AI vision: cheaper models, more user control and political … Continue reading

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Axios: Trump’s messy peace

Trump’s messy peace   Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos via Getty Images   Breaking: In a joint statement at the end of yesterday’s U.S.–Iran summit in Switzerland, Qatari and Pakistani mediators said “encouraging progress has been made” during 18 hours of … Continue reading

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Fortune: Jamie Dimon … Stock Market?

If you’re surprised by how well the stock market is doing, so is Jamie Dimon—he says there’s a ‘little tsunami’ heading for the economy By  Eleanor Pringle Senior Reporter, Economics and Markets June 21, 2026, 8:30 AM ET Jamie Dimon, … Continue reading

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The History Chronicle: The Great Irish Famine That Wasn’t an Accident 1845-1852. Hunger, Disease, Exile. A Nation FOREVER CHANGED.

My childhood, many days spent listening to stories by my grandaunt Fanny Blake-Forster, then Kelly living Porte, Ruan, Co. Clare. She told me stories of maids, butler, boarding school … relations the Macnamaras The Falls Ennistymon, the Comerfords, Lady Rose … Continue reading

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BBC NI: The Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial: Jury still deciding. Episode 18

Jun 18, 2026 A special series from The State of Us podcast. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces a trial of the … Continue reading

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