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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.

DW: A growing number of African nations are agreeing to receive deportees from the United States. Supporters call it a practical solution, while critics call it outsourcing immigration enforcement. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Eunice Wanjiru 08/13/2026August 13, 2026 A growing number of African nations are agreeing to receive deportees from the United States. Supporters call it a practical solution, while critics call it outsourcing immigration enforcement. Here’s what you need to know. https://p.dw.com/p/5ImXj … Continue reading →

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This Day In History: 1896 Gold discovered in the Yukon

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

AUG16 Choose another date August 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 … Continue reading →

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Wake up Ireland: EurActiv: Europe Wants @You: Armies Go Digital To Recruit Young Soldiers. Quote: “Between 2025 and 2026, several countries released new campaigns, but unlike the last century, the messaging has shifted from patriotic duties to personal growth.”

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Europe Wants @You: Armies Go Digital To Recruit Young Soldiers August 16, 2026 By EurActiv FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Playlist advancing in 5 seconds Video Muted By Pietro Guastamacchia Key Takeaways (EurActiv) — As governments invest billions in rebuilding Europe’s military capabilities, they are … Continue reading →

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EUOBSERVER: EU risks winter gas price spiral, as stocks run low. Comment: Ireland we are so vulnerable. We rely on the UK for over 70% of our supply

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

EU risks winter gas-price spiral, as stocks run low By Wester van Gaal Amsterdam 13 August 2026 17:01 The EU is heading into its toughest winter for energy supplies since the 2022 energy crisis, with gas storage sites unusually empty for … Continue reading →

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Social media and going to Jail. Compare Russia to UK – you will be surprised

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Ray Kinsella @ProfRayKinsella · 19m UK and what remains of ” Europe” has no self awareness https://twitter.com/RickSanchezTV/status/2087594323101577416/video/1

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Restoring peatlands can provide both climate mitigation and economic opportunities – new research challenges old estimates. Comment: Ireland too has bogland which at one time was a major economic resource to the country

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

EN / FI Sign up for newsletter Search 12.2.2026 Restoring peatlands can provide both climate mitigation and economic opportunities – new research challenges old estimates Biodiversity and Conservation The rapid recovery of Sphagnum mosses can reduce methane emissions from peatlands and increase carbon sequestration … Continue reading →

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Mo Gawdat on X: Humanity, please, the time is now for the ethics of humanity we need to be aware. “Every technology we’ve ever created has magnified human ability. AI is no exception. The difference is that this time, what gets magnified goes beyond speed or efficiency. It reflects the values and ethics we bring into it.”

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

https://twitter.com/MGawdat/status/2088902404938805728/video/1

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Fortune: A small Texas company’s bid to create a Greenland oil boom—and a Dr. Phil documentary—is delayed but undaunted

Posted on August 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

1 Billionaire Joshua Kushner just bought the Lakers for $12.5 billion—OpenAI’s Sam Altman once said he ‘doesn’t care’ what others think 2 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day … Continue reading →

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Shining Science: Childhood trauma leaves a physical ”scar” on brain cells, lowering a person’s biological ability to handle stress in adulthood.

Posted on August 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Shining Science @ShiningScience Childhood trauma leaves a physical ”scar” on brain cells, lowering a person’s biological ability to handle stress in adulthood. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Princeton University have discovered that early-life trauma … Continue reading →

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DW: US-Iran war reveals high cost of keeping air carriers at sea

Posted on August 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Terry Martin4 hours ago4 hours ago The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent roughly 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations linked to the war with Iran, with the USS George Washington now heading to the region as its expected … Continue reading →

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