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I remember the 1960s crackdowns against war protesters. This is a repeat. The Guardian – Robert Reich

Posted on May 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

ShowMore ‘As the anti-war protesters chanted “The whole world is watching”, network television conveyed the riotous scene to what seemed like the whole world.’ Photograph: Caitlin Ochs/Reuters OpinionProtest I remember the 1960s crackdowns against war protesters. This is a repeat … Continue reading →

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‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid. AL JAZEERA

Posted on April 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

UNPACK THE PAST Features|Nelson Mandela ‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid Sixty years ago during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century. He expected … Continue reading →

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Dublin Inquirer, Laoise Neylon: Excellent article “Vacancy Watch: Dublin Central Mission Building on Abbey Street, once a hub of community activity…Recommend Dublin Inquirer. Community spaces are essential. Search urban abandonments and dereliction to get an idea how negligent Government in addressing vacancy…look to Baggot Street hospital under the title Royal City of Dublin hospital … Laoise what opportunities this building could provide

Posted on April 5, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Unreal Estate Vacancy Watch: Dublin Central Mission Building on Abbey Street, once a hub of community activity It’s empty now after a fire and up for sale. Restoration works would cost around €2.4m, according to one estimate. by Laoise Neylon … Continue reading →

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Author Brian Merchant: Luddites are ‘more dangerous to the elites and to the rich than Robin Hood’. EL PAIS English

Posted on April 4, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Technology ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Author Brian Merchant: Luddites are ‘more dangerous to the elites and to the rich than Robin Hood’ The anti-machine movement arose in 19th-century England in a similar context to today. A new book reframes the revolt and … Continue reading →

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GZERO Media: Ian Bremmer interviews Yuval Noah Harari. “We could already be in WW3

Posted on March 13, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The Ukraine war remains the most important geopolitical conflict in the world, says bestselling author and historian Yuval Noah Harari. In a wide-ranging conversation with Ian Bremmer filmed live at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Harari says that if Russia … Continue reading →

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History of Colonialism that is the origin of so many wars today. DW feature “The man who revealed the flaws of German colonial ambitions”. Read and think of wars linked to former colonies presently causing near disaster as countries arm up, including missiles, AI, and of course drones.

Posted on February 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

HISTORYGERMANY The man who revealed the flaws of German colonial ambitions Cai Nebe18 hours ago18 hours ago Quane Martin Dibobe was brought to Germany to increase enthusiasm for colonialism. But he would become a pioneering human rights activist who challenged … Continue reading →

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Nanna Bonde Thylstrup, expert in digital memory: ‘We could lose part of our memory because a file format becomes obsolete’. Source: EL PAIS. Comment: Small country like Ireland with many of the leading tech companies with offices here and the ever increasing number of data centres should read this article.

Posted on February 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Technology ARCHIVES Nanna Bonde Thylstrup, expert in digital memory: ‘We could lose part of our memory because a file format becomes obsolete’ The Danish researcher speaks with EL PAÍS about how to understand the fragility of digital memory within the … Continue reading →

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Will 2024 be, like 1933, the year of destruction of democracy? Source: El Pais

Posted on February 3, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Opinion STATE OF THE WORLD Analysis Will 2024 be, like 1933, the year of destruction of democracy? Hitler became chancellor of Germany through the ballot box. With elections taking place in many parts of the world, this year could trigger … Continue reading →

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“Disinvited Publicly”. Strong words and essential to understand. “The Treason Of The Intellectuals,” With Niall Ferguson

Posted on February 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Videos “The Treason Of The Intellectuals,” With Niall Ferguson In this interview, Ferguson discusses his stunning essay “The Treason of the Intellectuals,” published in December 2023 in the Free Press. The essay delves deeply into the changes Ferguson has observed … 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.

Posted on January 28, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

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 NEW LOOK Sign up to … Continue reading →

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