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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.

Michael Smerconish on YouTube: Angela Duckworth: Grit Isn’t Enough — Your Situation Matters More Than You Think

Sep 24, 2026 Angela Duckworth changed the way millions of people think about success with her bestselling book Grit. Now, nearly a decade later, she says there’s another major piece of the puzzle: your situation. In her new book, Situated: … Continue reading →

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Axios: China’s strengths

China’s strengths   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   China is America’s only real AI competition — and, despite its weaknesses, it has some serious, structural advantages. Why it matters: China leads in the physical ingredients for scaling AI: … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: Flocks of nomadic sheep might be Europe’s oldest fix for extreme wildfires

Doomsday Clock Nuclear Risk Climate Change Disruptive Technologies Biosecurity Flocks of nomadic sheep might be Europe’s oldest fix for extreme wildfires Extensive grazing could help protect landscapes from one of the most destructive impacts of climate change, but shepherds need … Continue reading →

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Shining Science: They Changed a Playground. 28 Days Later, Something Inside the Children Had Changed. A group of Finnish researchers made a surprisingly simple change to daycare playgrounds: they brought in more nature. Gravel areas were replaced with patches of grass and forest-floor vegetation. Planting boxes were added, along with real soil and plants

@ShiningScience They Changed a Playground. 28 Days Later, Something Inside the Children Had Changed. A group of Finnish researchers made a surprisingly simple change to daycare playgrounds: they brought in more nature. Gravel areas were replaced with patches of grass … Continue reading →

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Axios: Video stores’ unexpected comeback

Video stores’ unexpected comeback   Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios   Video stores were written off as casualties of the steaming era — but they’re staging a comeback, Axios Local reporters tell us from cities around America. Why it matters: New rental … Continue reading →

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The Conversation: Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done Published: September 24, 2026 3.43pm BST Share article Around 8 million … Continue reading →

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The Iran War and the Looming Economic Collapse (w/ John Mearsheimer) | TCHR

Sep 25, 2026 The Chris Hedges Report John Mearsheimer discusses the US’ dwindling options to end the war on Iran and the worsening crises if the war continues. Support my independent journalism at Substack: https://chrishedges.substack.com/ Follow The Chris Hedges Report … Continue reading →

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Dan O’Brien on X: Today’s data show that employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland rose by 60% in just six years to around 5% of total private sector employment.

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Once heavily reliant on Iran for finished weapons, the Houthis are now able to assemble arms — including ballistic missiles and drones — inside Yemen using commercial goods imported from China. Read more in the Big Take

Bloomberg @business Once heavily reliant on Iran for finished weapons, the Houthis are now able to assemble arms — including ballistic missiles and drones — inside Yemen using commercial goods imported from China. Read more in the Big Take: https://bloom.bg/4h8KNKV … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Times: Using Psychotherapy for the Prevention of Relapse in Schizophrenia

Using Psychotherapy for the Prevention of Relapse in Schizophrenia Author(s)Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa, Trisha M. Ruffalo, MSW Listen 0:00 / 19:37 Key Takeaways Integrating psychotherapy with maintenance antipsychotics addresses residual symptoms, demoralization, isolation, and relapse risk without reverting to … Continue reading →

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