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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.

DW: 25 years on, what has the war on terror actually achieved?

Posted on September 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Fabian von der Mark23 hours ago23 hours ago Osama bin Laden and al-Baghdadi are dead, but jihadist networks now reach from Kabul to Lagos. One question remains: Is the world safer 25 years after 9/11 and the War on Terror … Continue reading →

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DW: Why mass-produced cruise missiles are coming to Germany

Posted on September 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Giulia Saudelli 23 hours ago A US defense startup plans to produce up to 5,000 long-range Anthem cruise missiles a year in eastern Germany. What could that mean for European defense autonomy and Germany’s growing arms industry? https://p.dw.com/p/5MMA The long-range … Continue reading →

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Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms

Posted on September 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms Zac Crellin 09/10/2026 September 10, 2026 The US president gave a wide-ranging speech at the Republican midterm convention. He defended the war in Iran, trade wars and tariffs, and the White House … Continue reading →

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Futurism: LG TVs Caught Secretly Recording Users and Scanning Their Homes For Other Devices, Even When Disconnected From the Internet

Posted on September 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

LG TVs Caught Secretly Recording Users and Scanning Their Homes For Other Devices, Even When Disconnected From the Internet “You[r] TV is wiretapping your whole house.” By Frank Landymore Published Sep 10, 2026 2:20 PM EDT Add Futurism(opens in a new tab)More … Continue reading →

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Axios: Life lessons among Alaska’s glaciers

Posted on September 11, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Life lessons among Alaska’s glaciers Axios’ Amy Harder kayaking on Spencer Glacier lake, Alaska, in August 2026. That glacier might look close, but it’s nearly 2 miles away. Photo: Amy Harder/Axios SPENCER GLACIER, Alaska — Sure, seeing is believing, but … Continue reading →

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Google deepens its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in AI infrastructure. Comment: Ireland surrounded by sea, have lost out to this business. Wake up time Ireland

Posted on September 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Skip to main content Google deepens its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in AI infrastructure Sep 09, 2026 2 min read Google is deepening its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in digital infrastructure, clean … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Taught Trump Everything — Roy Cohn | Full Documentary

Posted on September 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Aug 25, 2026 #DonaldTrump#documentary#RoyCohn Attack. Deny everything. Never apologize. Claim victory — even in defeat. That was the creed of Roy Cohn — Joseph McCarthy’s chief counsel, New York’s most feared fixer, and the lawyer who taught a young Donald … Continue reading →

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The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age: This week marks twenty-five years since the United States suffered a terrorist attack that was predicted to change the world forever. Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher talks about the lessons that the US learned – and failed to learn – and examines the costs and rewards of Australia’s full-throated support of its ally following the attack.

Posted on September 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age264K subscribers Subscribe Sep 10, 2026 The Morning Edition PodcastThis week marks twenty-five years since the United States suffered a terrorist attack that was predicted to change the world forever. Today, international and political … Continue reading →

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BBC Politics Newsnight: “Donald Trump is Roy Cohn” : Did this New York Lawyer shape … ‘THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE LAST 10 YEARS OF TRUMP’

Posted on September 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Sep 8, 2026 #roycohn#donaldtrump#trump Who was Roy Cohn and to what extent did he shape US President Donald Trump? Newsnight presenter Paddy O’Connell interviews Kai Bird, co-author of ‘American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump’.

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DW: Israel’s Netanyahu denies UAE warned him of October 7 attack

Posted on September 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Israel’s Netanyahu denies UAE warned him of October 7 attack Wesley Dockery with AP and dpa09/09/2026September 9, 2026 Israeli media reported that the UAE contacted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before the October 7, 2023 attacks, warning him that Hamas was planning … Continue reading →

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