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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.

A Time Of Shame And Sorrow: When It Comes To Political Violence, We All Lose – OpEd. Source: Eurasia Review: John and Nisha Whitehead

A Time Of Shame And Sorrow: When It Comes To Political Violence, We All Lose – OpEd July 16, 2024 0 Comments By John and Nisha Whitehead There’s a subtext to this assassination attempt on former President Trump that must not be … Continue reading →

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Douglas Murray … delving into the “nitty gritty” of conversation

3,786 views 12 Jul 2024 Today we will watch Douglas Murray dismantling people as he debates them on immigration. He’s sharp and is quick to point out the facts, never sugar coating the honest truths most feel the need to … Continue reading →

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Have you opted for DNA test 23andMe; I have and all of a sudden I have found a grandaunt born in 1940’s living in New Jersey, one cousin once removed and about 1500 4th and 5th cousins!!! Someone sent me this link today. The site is closing but the links are there and a new site will emerge. “Irish Genealogy News publishes its final blogpost (Claire Santry)”. Also search canisgallicus Comyn, Blake-Forster, Comerford, Sr Maura O’Donohue, Ballykeale

WELCOME Current Special Offers Privacy Policy Advertising Disclosure Current genealogy events Tuesday 9 July 2024 Irish Genealogy News publishes its final blogpost And so it ends. After 14 years and 5,764 blogposts, Irish Genealogy News is taking its leave. Kind … Continue reading →

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What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter. Source: AL JAZEERA

News |US Election 2024 What we know about Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected Trump rally shooter The FBI says the shooting by the 20-year-old gunman was an attempted assassination against the former president and Republican candidate. Published On 14 Jul … Continue reading →

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Scientists Identify a Speech Trait That Foreshadows Cognitive Decline (Lethologica). By Claire Lancaster, The Conversation. Comment: It is easy to recognise a stammer, but people who as a result of traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative et al have aphasia we just are ignorant and treat them as stupid people who cannot form proper sentences and lose words.

Scientists Identify a Speech Trait That Foreshadows Cognitive Decline Health12 July 2024 By Claire Lancaster, The Conversation (Smile/Getty Images) Can you pass me the whatchamacallit? It’s right over there next to the thingamajig. Many of us will experience “lethologica”, or … Continue reading →

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Aphasia, in my case, post TBI 30 years ago. Verbal communication extremely difficult & my great fear now is that it will get worse, if not become dementia, as I am now in my 60’s. Neurologists termed my diagnosis as Brocas and here is an excellent description “A type of non-fluent aphasia is Broca’s aphasia. People with Broca’s aphasia have damage to the frontal lobe of the brain. They frequently speak in short phrases that make sense but are produced with great effort. They often omit small words such as ”is,” ”and,” and ”the.” For example, a person with Broca’s aphasia may say, ”Walk dog,” meaning, ”I will take the dog for a walk,” or ”book book two table,” for ”There are two books on the table.” People with Broca’s aphasia typically understand the speech of others fairly well. Because of this, they are often aware of their difficulties and can become easily frustrated. People with Broca’s aphasia often have right-sided weakness or paralysis of the arm and leg because the frontal lobe is also important for motor movements.” taken from the Centre for Neuro Skills. Yes, but thankfully not now, unless tired, I had the weakness on the right hand side.

Sign inSign up Home Aphasia Library Connect Forums Virtual Connections Membership Store Aphasia Due to Brain Injury Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are very common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 1.7 million people suffer … Continue reading →

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Democracy at Work: Professor Wolff. Global Capitalism: The Decline of the US Empire (July 2024).

Premiered on 11 Jul 2024 Global Capitalism The Decline of the US Empire – Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine – Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS – Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions – The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? … Continue reading →

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Fast Company: The college-to-corporate pipeline is facing extinction. Here’s why. Comment: For another perspective search canisgallicus Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist

07-10-2024POV The college-to-corporate pipeline is facing extinction. Here’s why Gen Zers are rejecting thankless corporate jobs and stifling college debt—and embracing the internet economy, this Gen Z cofounder says. His new venture, Whop, helps aspiring online entrepreneurs. [Source Illustration: Getty … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review (Observer Research Foundation). Zimbabwe’s Lithium Gambit: Navigating China-US Rivalry – Analysis

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Gambit: Navigating China-US Rivalry – Analysis (…”mining and processing of lithium is concentrated within a handful of countries, these countries consider lithium a geopolitical leverage that can fuel their economy…)  July 12, 2024 0 Comments By Observer Research … Continue reading →

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Source: Wired. How the Brain Decides What to Remember

How the Brain Decides What to Remember Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest. The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. György Buzsáki first … Continue reading →

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