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Grok3: Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851-1874) see Sept: Blake-Forster search.

Posted on March 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Charles ffrench Blake-Forster Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851–1874) was an Irish writer, historian, and public figure known for his contributions to the historical literature of County Galway and his brief but impactful career. Born in Forster Street House, … Continue reading →

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Grok3 : Peter Comyn executed 1830

Posted on March 19, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Yes, Peter Comyn was executed for arson in 1830 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. The execution took place following his conviction for deliberately setting fire to his residence, Scotland Lodge near New Quay, in December 1829. This act stemmed from … Continue reading →

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Big Think: How the United States turned the world economy into a battlefield. Quote: “This is the very reason President John F. Kennedy gave for creating USAID. As he said in 1962: “The people who are opposed to AID should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us. It permits us to exert influence for the maintenance of freedom. If we were not so heavily involved, our voice would not speak with such vigor. And as we do not want to send American troops to a great many areas where freedom may be under attack, we send you.”

Posted on March 13, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Present — March 6, 2025 By weaponizing the global economy, the U.S. initiated a new era of economic warfare and transformed how major powers compete. Key Takeaways Edward Fishman’s new book, Chokepoints, explores how the U.S. reimagined economic warfare to achieve success … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: Meta’s undersea cable to be longer than the Earth is round

Posted on March 3, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Telecommunications Meta’s undersea cable to be longer than the Earth is round By David Szondy March 01, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit Laying the shore end of the Meta cable Meta View 2 Images Meta (formerly Facebook) plans to build … Continue reading →

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BBC: His name was in a child abuse diary – now his family listen to ‘vile’ testimony. Comment: I cannot emphasise enough that where there is prey, opportunist predators are to be found … sadly the medical profession is not free of these monsters. NB ****

Posted on March 3, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

His name was in a child abuse diary – now his family listen to ‘vile’ testimony Laura Gozzi BBC News This story contains distressing details from the start When Mauricette Vinet speaks of her grandson, her voice grows warm with … Continue reading →

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X introduced me to Johan Galtung. He became a virtual friend. A remarkable man who engaged in Peace Studies and activism. Quote: “The Norwegian sociologist Johan Galtung, who has died aged 93, was a leading contributor to peace and conflict research.”

Posted on March 3, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Norway  This article is more than 11 months old Obituary Johan Galtung obituary This article is more than 11 months old Norwegian sociologist who founded the discipline of peace studies and proposed creative solutions for many of the world’s conflicts Hugh … Continue reading →

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Forced Sterilization of Disabled People Isn’t a Relic of the Past

Posted on March 1, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

February 28, 2025 Forced Sterilization of Disabled People Isn’t a Relic of the Past In a majority of states, eugenics-era laws still let doctors sterilize disabled patients against their will. Julia Métraux Reporter Bio Advertise with Mother Jones Mother Jones illustration … Continue reading →

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Fast Company Impact: How abandoned office buildings in L.A. could be transformed into $1,000 a month studio apartments. Comment: Tackling homelessness. Single person lifestyle choice. Time for Irish Government to think outside the box … we have many people remote/hybrid working and no doubt older office premises which could be revitalised, in prime locations

Posted on February 6, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

SUBSCRIBE 02-04-2025 IMPACT How abandoned office buildings in L.A. could be transformed into $1,000 a month studio apartments A new report from Gensler and the Pew Charitable Trust proposes converting old office buildings into SRO-style housing. [Image: Gensler/The Pew Charitable … Continue reading →

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2015: Do we recall? Germanwings crash: Co-pilot Lubitz ‘researched suicide’

Posted on January 31, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Germanwings crash: Co-pilot Lubitz ‘researched suicide’ Published 2 April 2015 Share The co-pilot suspected of deliberately crashing the Germanwings jet in the French Alps had researched suicide methods and the security of cockpit doors, German prosecutors said. Internet searches from … Continue reading →

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Quora: As “DEI” is being demolished; we need to learn about Intelligence.

Posted on January 18, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Bruno Campello de Souza ·  Follow Professor at Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) (2004–present)5y What requires a high IQ to understand? It is hard or perhaps even impossible to state something that “only” the very intelligent will understand, but there are certainly things which … Continue reading →

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