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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.

Axios: What health care should look like. Quote: “Doctors and patients leverage massive databases of medical information, sorted and analyzed by AI, then channeled into 500 different algorithms to help find cures and better serve patients.” Mayo partners with Microsoft

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

What health care should look like Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Stock: Getty Images Axios CEO Jim VandeHei devoted this weekend’s Axios C-Suite newsletter to the challenges he and his wife, Autumn, have faced in navigating America’s health care system — and their … Continue reading →

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Buchanan on X: Did you know the IRA went on the rampage against moneylenders, and got accused of anti-Semitism by the Dublin Jewish community? In the summer of 1926, armed volunteers turned up at the doors of known “Usurers”. Usury is giving loans charging high or illegal interest rates.

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

BUCHANAN: Dublin Time Machine @RobLooseCannon Did you know the IRA went on the rampage against moneylenders, and got accused of anti-Semitism by the Dublin Jewish community? In the summer of 1926, armed volunteers turned up at the doors of known … Continue reading →

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GZERO Ian Explains: On Ian Explains, Ian Bremmer breaks down the state of the collapsing global aid system—a problem that’s easy to ignore, until it isn’t.

Posted on August 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

https://www.gzeromedia.com/video/ian-explains/collapse-of-the-aid-system The collapse of the aid system Ian Bremmer August 14, 2026 Make us preferred on Google What happens when the world’s humanitarian safety net starts to disappear? On Ian Explains, Ian Bremmer breaks down the state of the collapsing global aid … Continue reading →

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Shining Science: New research shows quantum states in the brain may link consciousness to the entire universe.

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New research shows quantum states in the brain may link consciousness to the entire universe. In a fascinating convergence of physics and neuroscience, recent research suggests that human consciousness may function as a quantum phenomenon—one that connects our minds with … Continue reading →

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DW: A growing number of African nations are agreeing to receive deportees from the United States. Supporters call it a practical solution, while critics call it outsourcing immigration enforcement. Here’s what you need to know.

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Eunice Wanjiru 08/13/2026August 13, 2026 A growing number of African nations are agreeing to receive deportees from the United States. Supporters call it a practical solution, while critics call it outsourcing immigration enforcement. Here’s what you need to know. https://p.dw.com/p/5ImXj … Continue reading →

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This Day In History: 1896 Gold discovered in the Yukon

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AUG16 Choose another date August 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 … Continue reading →

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Wake up Ireland: EurActiv: Europe Wants @You: Armies Go Digital To Recruit Young Soldiers. Quote: “Between 2025 and 2026, several countries released new campaigns, but unlike the last century, the messaging has shifted from patriotic duties to personal growth.”

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Europe Wants @You: Armies Go Digital To Recruit Young Soldiers August 16, 2026 By EurActiv FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Playlist advancing in 5 seconds Video Muted By Pietro Guastamacchia Key Takeaways As European countries expand their armed forces (e.g., Germany aiming for 260,000 active … Continue reading →

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EUOBSERVER: EU risks winter gas price spiral, as stocks run low. Comment: Ireland we are so vulnerable. We rely on the UK for over 70% of our supply

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EU risks winter gas-price spiral, as stocks run low By Wester van Gaal Amsterdam 13 August 2026 17:01 The EU is heading into its toughest winter for energy supplies since the 2022 energy crisis, with gas storage sites unusually empty for … Continue reading →

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Social media and going to Jail. Compare Russia to UK – you will be surprised

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Ray Kinsella @ProfRayKinsella · 19m UK and what remains of ” Europe” has no self awareness https://twitter.com/RickSanchezTV/status/2087594323101577416/video/1

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Restoring peatlands can provide both climate mitigation and economic opportunities – new research challenges old estimates. Comment: Ireland too has bogland which at one time was a major economic resource to the country

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EN / FI Sign up for newsletter Home News In Focus Innovation European Forest Statistics Glossary About us Search 12.2.2026 Restoring peatlands can provide both climate mitigation and economic opportunities – new research challenges old estimates Biodiversity and Conservation The rapid recovery … Continue reading →

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