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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.

The West Is Too Weak For Radical Islam | Douglas Murray | EP 546

May 12, 2025 The Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Podcast What really happened on October 7th? What does it reveal about Israel, Hamas, the West—and the future of civilization? In this gripping and deeply disturbing conversation, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks … Continue reading →

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The Deep Dive…AI for Good: An important distinction is the word augment instead of replace the human being

AI for Good: Kurzweil’s robot built to serve people Source: ChatGPT 4o Beyond Imagination — co-founded by futurist Ray Kurzweil and Harry Kloor — is in talks to raise $100 million from Gauntlet Ventures to scale its humanoid robots. The startup has developed a humanoid … Continue reading →

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Secretary Kennedy: Questions are important. Why? What if? Worth listening to

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Eddie Hobbs in Athlone talks about the impact of totalitarianism on Ireland.

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“The Strange Death of Europe. Jeffrey Sachs.

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23andMe went Bankrupt: The data now in the name of a pharma company … which will use it for research not the purpose initially established for. We lose our contacts.

MC Michelle100% Your genetic relationship More information RelationshipMore information Great-Aunt  Maureen is the sister of one of your grandparents. You share a little bit of DNA from your great-grandparents (her parents). Maureen is in your family tree View your family … Continue reading →

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Michael Comyn (1871-1952) Lawyer Old Munster circuit (see book written by Maurice Healy)

See new post Michael Comyn Old Munster circuit Michael Comyn (1871–1952), an Irish barrister, Fianna Fáil Senator, and later Circuit Court judge, joined the Munster Circuit in 1900 after being called to the Irish Bar in 1898. The Munster Circuit … Continue reading →

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Michael Comyn Victoria Prize King’s Inn 1898

The letter from King’s Inns, dated January 24, 2007, provides details on Michael Comyn KC’s legal education and early career milestones: Admission as a Student: Comyn was admitted to King’s Inns as a student in Hilary Term 1896 (January–April). Call … Continue reading →

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Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness (Bibliotherapy – highly recommended by me)

Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 19, 2025 Summary: While AI companions are marketed as a fix for loneliness, research shows that reading offers far more meaningful benefits. Reading fiction can foster social connection, reduce stress, enhance empathy, … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Bankrupt 23andMe Just Sold Off All Your DNA Data

May 19, 4:17 PM EDT/ by Maggie Harrison Dupré Bankrupt 23andMe Just Sold Off All Your DNA Data There’s nothing you can do about it. Genetics Your DNA results are in — and they’re 100 percent the property of a pharmaceutical manufacturer. … Continue reading →

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