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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.

Rostov Prison Clash Highlights Growing Threat To Putin Regime – Analysis. Source: Eurasia Review (Paul Goble). Comment: similar to Russian submarine off the coast of Ireland, this is under-reported.

Russian prison. Photo Credit: RFE/RL Rostov Prison Clash Highlights Growing Threat To Putin Regime – Analysis June 19, 2024 0 Comments By Paul Goble Six Muslim prisoners in Russia seized a senior penal official and a guard on June 16 … Continue reading →

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THE TIMES OF ISRAEL: AI could spread false and misleading information on Holocaust, UNESCO report warns

AI could spread false and misleading information on Holocaust, UNESCO report warns UN education body says flaws in programs or deliberate action by hate groups could cause artificial intelligence systems to question Nazi murder of Jews, fueling antisemitism By David … Continue reading →

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GZERO everything is politican – Ian Bremmer. Putin’s rare North Korea visit will deepen ties

19th June 2024 Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60. Will Putin’s rare visit to North Korea strengthen anti-West alignment? It’s deepening the relationship. There’s no question. He hasn’t been in North Korea … Continue reading →

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Ireland: Senator Michael McDowell, a man of history, experience, a former Minister for Justice, AG outlines his most valid concerns about the neglect of our Government to providing for defence systems in the Republic of Ireland. Thankfully he also mentions the recent intrusion of the Russian submarine off our shores wherein are found one third of the world’s supply of communication cables are found. I recommend watching this excerpt from the Senate.

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Euroviews. AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change

Euroviews. AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change Copyright Euronews By Manuel Matos dos Santos, Board Member, Atlantic Council Portugal Published on 18/06/2024 – 17:14 GMT+2Share this article Comments The opinions expressed in this article are those of … Continue reading →

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Where there is prey there will be Predators? Be aware. The Charagua Manuscripts. A Catholic priest who sexually abused vulnerable people took photos and diaries with the details.

THE CHARAGUA MANUSCRIPTS Over decades, a Spanish priest, Lucho Roma, abused hundreds of Indigenous girls in Bolivia. He photographed them, recorded them on video and documented his crimes in writing. This is the second diary of a pedophile priest that … Continue reading →

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AI-enhanced blood test may detect Parkinson’s years before onset. The Guardian. Comment: AI people fear that we are moving to fast but we have the knowledge based on experience to know “guardrails” must apply. AI has such potential and in medicine in search of diseases it will create answers. Doctors, radiologists, nurses et al will have to up their game and keep learning. There is a marvellous book by an acclaimed American academic, Eric Topol, “The Patient will see you now”. Patients can be informed and will not be passed over with comments that are glib and repetitive by professions. My dear neighbour Noreen sadly had Parkinsons. She was so brave, kind, patient, tolerant but it was cruel for those who cared for her.

Parkinson’s disease AI-enhanced blood test may detect Parkinson’s years before onset Scientists say new early diagnosis method could improve research into treatments that slow or prevent the disease Ian Sample Science editor Tue 18 Jun 2024 17.00 CEST Last modified … Continue reading →

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Democracy at Work: Professor Richard D. Wolff Economic Update: The Political Economy of Tariffs

20,649 views Premiered 19 hours ago Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff [Full Episodes] [EU S14 E22] The Political Economy Of Tariffs In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff devotes the entire program to an analysis of tariffs. We … Continue reading →

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How the ‘mind’s eye’ calls up visual memories from the brain. NATURE. Comment: TBI can cause aphantasia named by Professor Zeman, Exeter university). It is not seen as a disadvantage but having said that if it is acquired through TBI or say a stroke – the unknown becomes a tyrant because you just can’t visualise and when amnesia is added then it is helpful if your medical team can rehabilitate you or at least direct you towards the internet, which has been an essential component of coping skills for me and no doubt others.

NEWS 14 June 2024 How the ‘mind’s eye’ calls up visual memories from the brain Different patterns of brain activity help to distinguish between images recalled from memory and the sight of physical objects. Julian Nowogrodzki Twitter Facebook Email Picture … Continue reading →

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The US is the world’s most dysfunctional major democracy

June 17, 2024 Ian Bremmer Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take: Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take: Hi, everybody. Ian Bremmer here and a Quick Take to kick off your week. I want to talk about US elections and democracy. This has been the … Continue reading →

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