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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.

The Rundown: The Pope on AI. The Pope’s 42,000-word verdict on AI

POPE ON AI The Pope’s 42,000-word verdict on AIImage source: Images 2.0 / The Rundown The Rundown: Pope Leo XIV just released Magnifica Humanitas, his first encyclical, to the Church’s 1.4B members, warning that a moral AI means nothing “if that morality is determined … Continue reading

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RIA: In this article, Brian Crowley gives an insight into the lives of individual women imprisoned in Grangegorman Female Penitentiary, Britain and Ireland’s first female-only prison. Brian Crowley is the Curator of Collections for Kilmainham Gaol and the Pearse Museum and the author of a number of historical articles and ‘Patrick Pearse, A Life in Pictures’.

The lost lives of prisoners in Grangegorman Female Penitentiary In this article, Brian Crowley gives an insight into the lives of individual women imprisoned in Grangegorman Female Penitentiary, Britain and Ireland’s first female-only prison. Brian Crowley is the Curator of … Continue reading

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Fortune: Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing … hints not to be ignored

Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO filing just told us what business he’s betting on for the future—and it’s not rockets By  Shawn Tully Senior Editor-at-Large May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM ET Add us on Elon Musk gives a tour to U.S. … Continue reading

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The Harvard Gazette: Stress and the Gut

Health When stress is a punch to the gut Jacqueline Mitchell BIDMC Communications May 19, 2026 3 min read New study traces network of nerves that disrupt digestion, pointing to potential IBS treatment When stress affects the gut, the stomach tightens, … Continue reading

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The Conversation: “Thanks to the Walt Disney Company, Pocahontas may be the most famous Native American who lived in the 17th century.”

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Share article Print article Thanks to the Walt Disney Company, Pocahontas may be the most famous Native American who lived in the 17th century. The animated film version of her early life included her speaking with a … Continue reading

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Do you endlessly scroll … this is a must read

Why Your Brain Can’t Stop Scrolling — And What It’s Doing to Your Focus, Sleep, and Motivation 4 min read Is your brain working against you? Take a short quiz to see if dopamine dysregulation could be the reason — … Continue reading

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The Conversation: Losing weight : An obesity doctor gives some insight

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss Published: May 22, 2026 1.43pm BST Share article Print article For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be … Continue reading

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Al Jazeera: The Hajj

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TED: Ian Bremmer who explains the world. “The cure for news overload”

How to be smarter about the news 51,872 plays| Ian Bremmer, Helen Walters | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer Political scientist Ian Bremmer has access to the rooms, conversations and world leaders who make the news of the day. So how … Continue reading

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Peter H. Diamandis, MD “An AI just disproved a mathematical conjecture that had stood for 80 years…”

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