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About michelleclarke2015

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.

The Conversation: Reading has existed for too short a time to have shaped a dedicated centre in the brain.

Posted on August 26, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

For an experienced reader, recognising the words on this page feels effortless. Yet, evolutionarily speaking, your brain shouldn’t be able to read. Reading has existed for too short a time to have shaped a dedicated centre in the brain. Academic … Continue reading →

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EUObserver: Norway’s hypocrisy – more oil and gas drilling to sell abroad. Comment: This was December 2025. Maybe Norway are progressive and in line with President Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill”

Posted on August 26, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Norway’s hypocrisy — more oil and gas drilling to sell abroad Search Economy Norway’s hypocrisy — more oil and gas drilling to sell abroad By Anthony Harwood London 9 December 2025 13:03 While it was expected that the European Union’s anti-deforestation laws would be … Continue reading →

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Public Health as Diplomacy: China’s Southeast Asia Strategy 8th May 2026

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Submit Public Health as Diplomacy: China’s Southeast Asia Strategy Governance Public Health as Diplomacy: China’s Southeast Asia Strategy China’s contributions to Southeast Asia grow more significant as the United States scales back its global health commitments Chinese President Xi Jinping … Continue reading →

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Axios: Dolly Parton dead at 80 (a most remarkable human being)

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Dolly Parton dead at 80 Dolly Parton performs in 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesDolly Parton has died at 80, Axios Nashville’s Adam Tamburin reports.Her family confirmed the news in a video message. The cause of death is unknown. (Watch) The … Continue reading →

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Harvard Medical: The Partnership at the Heart of Primary Care

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The Partnership at the Heart of Primary Care Lucy McBride talks about the importance of strong physician-patient relationships Spring/Summer 2026 Lucy McBridePhoto: Joseph D. Tran In her early 20s, when Lucy McBride, MD ’00, was struggling with a collection of … Continue reading →

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Mario Nawfal on X: Teachers be inspired. It will involve teachers, learning, unlearning and relearning.

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

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New Atlas: China’s colossal tunneling machine bores AND blasts through raw ground

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

China’s colossal tunneling machine bores AND blasts through raw ground By David Szondy August 23, 2026 Xianglong is designed to tackle soft soils and hard rock Xinhua View 5 Images View gallery – 5 images China has unveiled the world’s largest … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: This may be US but it is also the UK, EU and even Ireland

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

@RBReich · 23m There’s a secret reason your electric bill is going up — and not enough people are talking about it. https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/2092236098311172341/video/1

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Futurism: Insider Trading on Polymarket Is Revealing Military Secrets

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Insider Trading on Polymarket Is Revealing Military Secrets “It would be ⁠naive to think foreign-intelligence agencies aren’t monitoring these markets.” By Frank Landymore Published Aug 23, 2026 7:02 AM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab)More information Sign up to see the … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review: Economic D-Day: What Trump’s New Economic War On Iran Means for Turkey – Analysis

Posted on August 25, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Economic D-Day: What Trump’s New Economic War On Iran Means For Turkey – Analysis August 25, 2026 By Dr. Kristian Alexander FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Video Unpaused Key Takeaways: The United States and Iran increasingly appear to be fighting two different forms of economic … Continue reading →

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