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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.

Freedom of Speech: Aim is The Truth. Even if what is said offends… Please watch this. The son of well known Gabor Mate

Posted on September 2, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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Change. German Elections and geopolitics.

Posted on September 2, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Russia’s best friends in Germany: AfD and BSW Hans Pfeifer17 hours ago17 hours ago The far-right Alternative for Germany and the left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance both won substantial gains in Sunday’s state elections. Both parties have close ties with … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review: The Saudi Price For Normalization – OpEd

Posted on September 2, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman delivers a speech at the summit as US President Joe Biden listens. (SPA) The Saudi Price For Normalization – OpEd  September 2, 2024  0 Comments By Neville Teller On August 14 the US digital news medium, Politico, published … Continue reading →

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EL PAIS: Bitcoin mining uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, while laptops need a ton of material

Posted on September 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Climate Digitalization Bitcoin mining uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, while laptops need a ton of material The United Nations has released a new report warning of the environmental impact of digitalization. ‘Tech companies are monetizing the Anthropocene,’ … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera: How Germany burned its ‘bridge to the Islamic world’

Posted on September 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

OPINION How Germany burned its ‘bridge to the Islamic world’ German-Middle East dialogue platform Qantara’s biased output under its Foreign Office-affiliated interim editorial team exposes the government’s true perception of Palestine and Muslims. Esad ŠirbegovićBosnian writer and analyst based in … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera: WhatsApp novelists use messaging app to write and sell books in Zimbabwe. Comment: arrived Zimbabwe 1993 and what a shock it proved to be having worked in The City, London. I thought I could read but no bookshops, the British Council library was the only haven. Search canisgallicus.com Zimbabwe and you will come across letters I wrote about my experiences then. Eventually I wrote book when I got cancer. “Fortune favours the Brave” … Amazon

Posted on September 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

WhatsApp novelists use messaging app to write and sell books in Zimbabwe Emerging authors and eager readers are finding more accessible and affordable ways to get their literary fix. By Chris Muronzi Published On 31 Aug 202431 Aug 2024 Harare, Zimbabwe … Continue reading →

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The Neil Oliver show ‘Madness of Crowds’. Passivity has consumed the minds of the British people. Awaken and ask questions that change policies and bring some equality that ensures the poor people can live a life

Posted on August 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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Oxford Union 9 years ago; essential to watch. Freedom of Speech and Right to Offend. Brendan O’Neill is orator. Brilliant piece

Posted on August 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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Humanity’s newest brain gains are most at risk from ageing

Posted on August 31, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

NEWS 29 August 2024 Humanity’s newest brain gains are most at risk from ageing The large prefrontal cortex provides evolutionary and cognitive advantages over non-human primates — but there’s a cost. Smriti Mallapaty Twitter  Facebook  Email In the more than … Continue reading →

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Finally Royal City of Dublin, Baggot Street hospital (search canisgallicus.com as above) may be acted upon. Dublin InQuirer have written the article. This is just an introduction from someone who for years has written about this hospital.

Posted on August 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

City Desk Council investigating deterioration of Baggot Street Hospital The owner, the HSE, has a legal obligation to take care of this Victorian-era building of “exceptional architectural merit”. by Sam TranumAugust 28, 2024 Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new … Continue reading →

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