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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.

X JUST IN: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt lays out President Trump’s tax plan that he is presenting to Congress. It includes

Collin Rugg @CollinRugg Subscribe JUST IN: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt lays out President Trump’s tax plan that he is presenting to Congress. It includes: 1. No tax on tips. 2. No tax on senior’s Social Security. 3. No … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review follow it: China And The Story Of Supply And Demand – OpEd

China And The Story Of Supply And Demand – OpEd February 7, 2025  0 Comments By Dean Baker Sometimes things are in fact more complicated than they seem, but sometimes they actually are much simpler. The story of China’s weak economy falls … Continue reading →

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Thomas Sowell : Quotations. Undercurrent of thinking towards new policies in the U.S.

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National Institutes of Health: Last year, $9B of the $35B that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) granted for research was used for administrative overhead, what is known as “indirect costs

NIH @NIH Last year, $9B of the $35B that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) granted for research was used for administrative overhead, what is known as “indirect costs.” Today, NIH lowered the maximum indirect cost rate research institutions can … Continue reading →

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Piece reposted by Elon Musk: … Applied Political Science

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Fast Company Works: Managers are not okay. Why we’re headed to a ‘manager crash’ in 2025

| FastCo Works 02-05-2025 WORK LIFE Managers are not okay. Why we’re headed to a ‘manager crash’ in 2025 New research suggests that many managers are at their breaking point—and Gen Z isn’t interested in taking their place. [Source Image: Pixabay] … Continue reading →

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Fast Company Impact: How abandoned office buildings in L.A. could be transformed into $1,000 a month studio apartments. Comment: Tackling homelessness. Single person lifestyle choice. Time for Irish Government to think outside the box … we have many people remote/hybrid working and no doubt older office premises which could be revitalised, in prime locations

SUBSCRIBE 02-04-2025 IMPACT How abandoned office buildings in L.A. could be transformed into $1,000 a month studio apartments A new report from Gensler and the Pew Charitable Trust proposes converting old office buildings into SRO-style housing. [Image: Gensler/The Pew Charitable … Continue reading →

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J.K. Rowling: Quote: Gender ideology has undermined freedom of speech, scientific truth, gay rights, and women’s and girls’ safety, privacy and dignity. It’s also caused irreparable physical damage to vulnerable kids.

J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling This ‘why do you care about a tiny fraction of the population?’ line is, and always was, utterly ridiculous. Gender ideology has undermined freedom of speech, scientific truth, gay rights, and women’s and girls’ safety, privacy and … Continue reading →

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Fast Company Compass: Tech layoffs 2025: Salesforce to slash 1,000 jobs as it joins Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and more in cutting roles

Tech layoffs 2025: Salesforce to slash 1,000 jobs as it joins Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and more in cutting roles We’re just seven weeks into the year, but a number of high-profile technology giants have already begun trimming their ranks. Here’s … Continue reading →

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What can Ireland learn from these reforms for the victims of child sexual abuse. Source: Gov.UK

New reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.From:Ministry of Justice, Sarah Sackman KC MP and The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP Published 5 February 2025 Three-year … Continue reading →

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