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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.

Could we be approaching major change for personality typologies of CEO’s of businesses; even politics. Narcissism comes to mind but this article suggests another word for the future; more philosophical, maybe even Chinese. The powerful word is HUMILITY.

SUBSCRIBE LEADERSHIP NOW This Is the No. 1 Trait CEOs Need Now Leaders will make mistakes. Having the ability to make changes is key, says a PwC senior partner. BY STEPHANIE MEHTA, CEO AND CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER OF MANSUETO VENTURES, PARENT … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey Sachs…follow what he has to say. “Jeffrey Sachs Interview – An important Analysis. Prevent Wider War”. Once upon a time Europe was a backwater…so many empires come and go. Africa soon is going to be a quarter of the world’s population, it is on the ascent. We should be aiming to build a cooperative world, is what Mr Sachs concludes with.

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Why China Could Surprise the World by Being the First Country to Adopt Universal Basic Income. Source: BIEN

UBI Guide Why China Could Surprise the World by Being the First Country to Adopt Universal Basic Income Scott Santens 23 JAN 2024 — 7 MIN READ The concept of universal basic income (or UBI) – a regularly provided cash payment distributed without conditions … Continue reading →

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US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’. Source: The Guardian

US surgeon general Vivek Murthy: ‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’ As the 19th and 21st surgeon general, Dr Vivek Murthy has described loneliness as an epidemic on par with tobacco use – the antidote, … Continue reading →

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Abandoned potential homes in Ireland; Census said 166,000+. Urban abandonments and dereliction maintained a dialogue of potential homes abandoned and it is now people like Jude Sherry, Frank O’Connor, Anois who maintain the narrative. Vacant property tax has been introduced but it is a cosmetic failure. What can Ireland learn from Japan? There is no need, other than the profit motive, to hoard properties while our homeless crisis is rising and while immigrants are arriving in Ireland. McVerry Trust started the initiative rolling back in 2018 by engaging with the Government Repair and Lease; now there are better incentives for landlords to get the resources to invest in properties and re-introduces homes to the market space. Article about Japan is from Business Insider. Ireland needs to “Piggy Back” on the experience of others – it is time to back out greedy people from our system to provide accommodation for people in need.

Newsletters Log in Real Estate Why Japan has more than 8 million cheap abandoned houses that people are renovating into dream homes Amanda Goh, Jordan Pandy, and Cheryl Teh Jan 24, 2024, 8:06 AM UTC More than 8.5 million abandoned … Continue reading →

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Make Learning a Part of Your Daily Routine. Source: Harvard Business Review. (Personal comment: for those who have ‘senior moments”; early onset dementia, or have suffered from traumatic brain injury, this is an interesting article, just change it a little keeping in mind “The Hare and the Tortoise”. Learning, no matter how slow and tedious makes you a survivor). “Squiggly”: worth watch TED talk

Make Learning a Part of Your Daily Routine In our increasingly “squiggly” careers, where people change roles more frequently and fluidly and develop in different directions, the ability to unlearn, learn, and relearn is vital for long-term success. Harvard Business … Continue reading →

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AI Technology Gives A Voice to Those with Speech Disabilities. Source: NoCamels

AI Technology Gives A Voice To Those With Speech Disabilities Technology Eight-year-old Ezri, who has cerebral palsy, uses Voiceitt to help express himself (Screenshot) By the time Sara Smolley was born, her grandmother was unable to talk to her. She … Continue reading →

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With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready to start accepting applicants. Source: The Texas Tribune. Check out Niall Ferguson on this site especially the Hoover Institute video 25th January 2024

With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready to start accepting applicants The university was started by a group of higher education critics who believe traditional higher education has abandoned its commitment to open inquiry, free speech … Continue reading →

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World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts. Source: The Guardian

https://ebe1f41baba40d27c590bb887cdfa7bb.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Sign in The Guardian – Back to homeThe Guardian Support the Guardian Fund independent journalism with €10 per month Show More Cancer World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts Inexpensive test can help diagnose … Continue reading →

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Intellectuals and Treason to the Ideals of the University. American academics are guilty of Treason. Recommend Niall Ferguson, Hoover Institute, Stanford. He has the courage to call out “Cancel Culture”. Woke is the destroyer. Discernment engagement, people are challenged to engage, to think, to be discerning.

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