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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.

Stocks World: Who is watching the S&P: Top 10 shares. Not Micron climbing fast. Comment: CRH left the Irish Stock market and is now one of shares quoted in the S&P.

Here are the 10 best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 so far in 2026: Sandisk Corporation (SNDK): 780.74% Micron Technology (MU): 296.74% Intel Corporation (INTC): 247.75% Western Digital (WDC): 240.42% Seagate Technology (STX): 226.77% Dell Technologies (DELL): 217.36% Marvell Technology … Continue reading →

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When will this register with our Government : Ireland has zero gas storage capacity … Recommend search this blog David Horgan’s article 2021 approx. Dan O’Brien thank you for keeping the people informed of this neglect in the provision of energy to our country

Dan O’Brien @danobrien20 Ireland has zero gas storage capacity. And that’s despite being unusually reliant on gas in the national energy mix (both electricity generation and domestic/industrial use). No Plan B either. There is no capacity to import Liquified Natural … Continue reading →

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Documentary just released: Obscure Ireland with Peter. The Crimes of Nurse Cadden : Murder in the 1950s Dublin : Ireland

Jun 27, 2026 DUBLIN The Crimes of Nurse Cadden aka Mary Anne “Mamie” Cadden | Murder & Scandal in 1950s Dublin | History Ireland At 6:30am on the morning of the 18th April 1956 a milkman named Patrick Rigney made … Continue reading →

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PIE: 1974 to 1984 … now we reap paedophiles down to the very latest Donaldson Paedophile awaiting sentence, in prison, in Northern Ireland hopefully for a very long time. Paedophilia has been a seeping wound since the 1970’s and who knows how long before. Who cared the children?

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Regular engagement with complex texts drives significant functional upgrades in memory, attention, and visual processing. Credit: Neuroscience News. Comment: Post TBI and divorce, my partner encouraged me to read avidly, he weekly bought science magazines hence my interest in progress in the brain and mind and this goes back 23 years now. Special quote from this article “Reading is not simply a neutral pathway for receiving information; it is a profound neurological catalyst that fundamentally rewires memory, attention, executive reasoning, and visual perception.”

Regular engagement with complex texts drives significant functional upgrades in memory, attention, and visual processing. Credit: Neuroscience News Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer Featured Neuroscience ·June 27, 2026 Summary: In an era dominated by generative AI, smartphones, and short-form digital … Continue reading →

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Axios: Ceasefire could go up in flames …. 2. How Bibi lost the GOP

Ceasefire could go up in flames   President Trump leaves the White House yesterday, heading to his golf club in Sterling, Va. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images This is more fire than cease: Over the past few days, tension between the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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The Atlantic: The 13 Steps of a Trump Fiasco

The 13 Steps of a Trump Fiasco The Reflecting Pool drama says everything about how the administration operates.By Charlie Warzel June 26, 2026 If you wanted to make an argument that we are all living in some cruel simulation, a key … Continue reading →

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DW: Who profits from Africa’s gold?

Advertisement Skip links Skip to Content Economy Who profits from Africa’s gold? African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad. Listen (9 mins) Save Click here to share on social media Share … Continue reading →

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DW: Why is the US targeting Germany’s drug industry?

Why is the US targeting Germany’s drug industry? Thomas Kohlmann18 hours ago18 hours ago A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients … Continue reading →

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DW: Peter Thiel … on tour. Interested in “Big Ideas”. Of special interest is Palantir. Dialog is an elite group of people who meet. Peter Thiel conference in Powerscourt, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in August 2026

Peter Thiel — co-founder of PayPal, Palantir and an early investor in Facebook — is known for his libertarian views, contrarian thinking and support for US President Donald Trump. His private Dialog retreat brings together politicians, tech leaders and celebrities for off-the-record discussions on what participants … Continue reading →

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