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RTE News: Mental health art and culture festival set to begin. Comment: Change in the US, worth reading previous posting. We do not want a return of Institutions for people with mental illness

Posted on January 6, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Mental health art and culture festival set to begin Updated / Saturday, 4 Jan 2025 18:58 By Evelyn O’Rourke Arts and Media Correspondent “Mental health is something that is very dear to my heart – I’ve been very open about my own … Continue reading →

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NPR: Trump wants to return to the use of mental institutions and proposes tent cities to deal with people who are unhoused and have mental illness. Experts say it’s beyond the scope of federal authority.

Posted on January 6, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Politics Trump’s plan for people struggling with mental illness, addiction and homelessness November 12, 20244:47 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By  Katia Riddle Listen· 3:03 3-Minute Listen Playlist Trump wants to return to the use of mental institutions and proposes tent … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk proposes cognitive testing for elected American officials

Posted on December 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Elon Musk proposes cognitive testing for elected American officials Source: Mediafax 26.12.2024 14:11 Elon Musk suggested testing the cognitive abilities of American elected officials. The idea came following the health issues faced by Kay Granger. https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.679.0_en.html?gdpr=1#goog_926331203 A member of Congress and … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists AI goes Nuclear…”Microsoft and OpenAI, maker of the ChatGPT bot, have talked about building a linked network of five data centers—the Wisconsin facility plus four others in California, Texas, Virginia, and Brazil…” note no mention of Europe or Ireland. Also “,,,Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and other major tech companies are investing heavily in data centers, particularly “hyperscale” data centers that are not only massive in size but also in their processing capabilities for data-intensive tasks such as generating AI responses…”. Ireland in 2025 need to look closely at energy sources and AI, we host most of the Tech companies. “But there is no solid evidence that AI can deliver a quick fix for the climate crisis. In fact, AI is also helping the oil and gas industry increase production of fossil fuels…”

Posted on December 21, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

The authoritative guide to ensuring science and technology make life on Earth better, not worse. AI goes nuclear Big tech is turning to old reactors (and planning new ones) to power the energy-hungry data centers that artificial intelligence systems need. … Continue reading →

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Independent: Trump era echoes ‘dangerous’ times before WW2, warns Mitch McConnell

Posted on December 13, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Trump era echoes ‘dangerous’ times before WW2, warns Mitch McConnell McConnell endorsed Trump in 2024 election Josh Marcus San Francisco Thursday 12 December 2024 06:21 GMT Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start … Continue reading →

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Chris Hedges: CEO Brian Thompson murder “But it would not surprise me if the killer stalked Thompson because UnitedHealthcare had denied medical coverage, or forced a family or an individual into bankruptcy, after the company failed to cover a serious illness.” Quote: “Exorbitant medical bills account for about 40 percent bankruptcies…”

Posted on December 7, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

See new posts Conversation Chris Hedges @ChrisLynnHedges We do not yet know the motive for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. But it would not surprise me if the killer stalked Thompson because UnitedHealthcare had denied medical coverage, or … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: Saudi Arabia opens world’s longest driverless transit system. Comment: Tourism in Ireland – the Greens are gone apart from 1 but that does not stop other politicians thinks with lateral/global thought function. What can be learned from this? Former Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons moved to Tourism in Saudi Arabia. Gibbons has been hired by Neom Tourism, an agency set up by Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, to promote a new smart city on the Red Sea coast.

Posted on December 3, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Show Search https://bb51c8730607fab3b2be23f5b90fffde.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Architecture Saudi Arabia opens world’s longest driverless transit system By Adam Williams December 02, 2024 Zaha Hadid Architects’ KAFD Metro Station, pictured, is a key station in Saudi Arabia’s new Riyadh Metro, which is hailed as the world’s … Continue reading →

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The Guardian – article more than months old. ‘Alarming’ surge in mental ill health among young people in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges, experts warn. Quote: While mental ill-health accounts for at least 45% of the overall burden of disease in people aged 10 to 24, only 2% of global health budgets are devoted to mental healthcare, the report found. Another quote; a stark warning. One 23-year-old who advises Orygen on its youth strategies, who only wanted to be identified as Li, said that she was first exposed to pornography online when she was just 12 and this had a lasting and devastating impact on her self-esteem and body image.

Posted on December 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Mental health  This article is more than 3 months old ‘Alarming’ surge in mental ill health among young people in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges, experts warn This article is more than 3 months old Insecure employment, climate crisis and social media … Continue reading →

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Source: Invisible People: Housing Advocates Brace for Battle Against Trump’s Anti-Homelessness Agenda

Posted on December 1, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Housing Advocates Brace for Battle Against Trump’s Anti-Homelessness Agenda By Robert Davis | November 18, 2024 | Criminalization | HUD Housing advocates across the nation are preparing to resist potential policies from a second Trump administration that threaten to dismantle Housing First initiatives and increase … Continue reading →

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ALJAZEERA: Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?

Posted on November 29, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

EXPLAINER News| Donald Trump Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH? Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research. By Sarah Shamim Published On 27 Nov 2024 … Continue reading →

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