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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.

GZERO ask ian: Iran tensions rising again: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down the rapidly unraveling situation following the US announcement of “Project Freedom” and why tensions with Iran are escalating again. Ian explains that Iran’s swift retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz, including targeting ships and launching drones and missiles at … Continue reading

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Democracy Now: “Empire of AI” Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy.

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Yuval Noah Harari: Power of algorithms

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Robert A. Pape on X: Most are missing what really happened today. Iran EXPANDED its control of Hormuz ….

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Truth Matters: Fareed Zakaria One week visit to China and what he has to say about China

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Axios: 1 page to end war

 1 page to end the war   Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Getty Images   Stocks futures surged and oil prices fell in response to this exclusive reporting by Axios Middle East expert Barak Ravid: The White House believes it’s close to an agreement with Iran on … Continue reading

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Fortune: Economists have found an answer to slowing cognitive decline: avoid retiring early, study finds

EconomyRetirement Economists have found an answer to slowing cognitive decline: avoid retiring early, study finds By  Sasha Rogelberg Reporter May 5, 2026, 12:09 PM ET A team of economists found loss of employment can lead to greater cognitive decline.Ulrich Baumgarten—Getty … Continue reading

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The Harvard Gazette: Should you ask ChatGPT for medical advise?

Health Should you ask ChatGPT for medical advice?  Physician and AI researcher Adam Rodman says AI can be helpful but has some tips on how, when to use it safely Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer May 5, 2026 6 min read … Continue reading

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The Deep View: Quantum, AI spur biological breakthroughs

RESEARCH Quantum, AI spur biological breakthroughs For years, IBM has been at the forefront of quantum computing. At this year’s Think conference, that ambition was on full display. During the opening keynote, IBM CEO and Chairman Arvind Krishna highlighted quantum’s … Continue reading

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Al Arabiya English: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that if Iran had a nuclear weapon and closed the Strait of Hormuz, it could push gas prices to “9 dollars a gallon” with no means to respond, adding this is why Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon”

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