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offsite link Fraud and mismanagement at University College Cork Thu Aug 28, 2025 18:30 | Calli Morganite
UCC has paid huge sums to a criminal professor
This story is not for republication. I bear responsibility for the things I write. I have read the guidelines and understand that I must not write anything untrue, and I won't.
This is a public interest story about a complete failure of governance and management at UCC.

offsite link Deliberate Design Flaw In ChatGPT-5 Sun Aug 17, 2025 08:04 | Mind Agent
Socratic Dialog Between ChatGPT-5 and Mind Agent Reveals Fatal and Deliberate 'Design by Construction' Flaw
This design flaw in ChatGPT-5's default epistemic mode subverts what the much touted ChatGPT-5 can do... so long as the flaw is not tickled, any usage should be fine---The epistemological question is: how would anyone in the public, includes you reading this (since no one is all knowing), in an unfamiliar domain know whether or not the flaw has been tickled when seeking information or understanding of a domain without prior knowledge of that domain???!

This analysis is a pretty unique and significant contribution to the space of empirical evaluation of LLMs that exist in AI public world... at least thus far, as far as I am aware! For what it's worth--as if anyone in the ChatGPT universe cares as they pile up on using the "PhD level scholar in your pocket".

According to GPT-5, and according to my tests, this flaw exists in all LLMs... What is revealing is the deduction GPT-5 made: Why ?design choice? starts looking like ?deliberate flaw?.

People are paying $200 a month to not just ChatGPT, but all major LLMs have similar Pro pricing! I bet they, like the normal user of free ChatGPT, stay in LLM's default mode where the flaw manifests itself. As it did in this evaluation.

offsite link AI Reach: Gemini Reasoning Question of God Sat Aug 02, 2025 20:00 | Mind Agent
Evaluating Semantic Reasoning Capability of AI Chatbot on Ontologically Deep Abstract (bias neutral) Thought
I have been evaluating AI Chatbot agents for their epistemic limits over the past two months, and have tested all major AI Agents, ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, for their epistemic limits and their negative impact as information gate-keepers.... Today I decided to test for how AI could be the boon for humanity in other positive areas, such as in completely abstract realms, such as metaphysical thought. Meaning, I wanted to test the LLMs for Positives beyond what most researchers benchmark these for, or have expressed in the approx. 2500 Turing tests in Humanity?s Last Exam.. And I chose as my first candidate, Google DeepMind's Gemini as I had not evaluated it before on anything.

offsite link Israeli Human Rights Group B'Tselem finally Admits It is Genocide releasing Our Genocide report Fri Aug 01, 2025 23:54 | 1 of indy
We have all known it for over 2 years that it is a genocide in Gaza
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has finally admitted what everyone else outside Israel has known for two years is that the Israeli state is carrying out a genocide in Gaza

Western governments like the USA are complicit in it as they have been supplying the huge bombs and missiles used by Israel and dropped on innocent civilians in Gaza. One phone call from the USA regime could have ended it at any point. However many other countries are complicity with their tacit approval and neighboring Arab countries have been pretty spinless too in their support

With the release of this report titled: Our Genocide -there is a good chance this will make it okay for more people within Israel itself to speak out and do something about it despite the fact that many there are actually in support of the Gaza

offsite link China?s CITY WIDE CASH SEIZURES Begin ? ATMs Frozen, Digital Yuan FORCED Overnight Wed Jul 30, 2025 21:40 | 1 of indy
This story is unverified but it is very instructive of what will happen when cash is removed
THIS STORY IS UNVERIFIED BUT PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO OR READ THE TRANSCRIPT AS IT GIVES AN VERY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT A CASHLESS SOCIETY WILL LOOK LIKE. And it ain't pretty

A single video report has come out of China claiming China's biggest cities are now cashless, not by choice, but by force. The report goes on to claim ATMs have gone dark, vaults are being emptied. And overnight (July 20 into 21), the digital yuan is the only currency allowed.

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Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

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offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

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offsite link News Round-Up Sat Sep 20, 2025 01:09 | Toby Young
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Labour Sinks to Lowest Ever Poll Rating ? as Andy Burnham Fuels Starmer Challenge Rumours Fri Sep 19, 2025 17:00 | Will Jones
Labour has sunk to its lowest ever poll rating as Andy Burnham fuels rumours he is preparing to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership by refusing to commit to serving a full term as Greater Manchester Mayor.
The post Labour Sinks to Lowest Ever Poll Rating ? as Andy Burnham Fuels Starmer Challenge Rumours appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings Because of ?Misguided Attempts at ... Fri Sep 19, 2025 15:00 | Will Jones
Oxford and Cambridge universities have?failed to get into the top three in the Times's prestigious annual university ranking for the first time, with experts blaming "misguided attempts at equality".
The post Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings Because of “Misguided Attempts at Equality” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Jeremy Corbyn?s New Hard Left Party Descends into Chaos as Zarah Sultana Says She?s Been ?Frozen Out... Fri Sep 19, 2025 13:16 | Will Jones
Jeremy Corbyn's new hard Left party has been plunged into chaos as his co-founder Zarah Sultana claimed she had been "frozen out" from the "sexist boys' club" and Corbyn threatened her with legal action.
The post Jeremy Corbyn’s New Hard Left Party Descends into Chaos as Zarah Sultana Says She’s Been “Frozen Out” of “Sexist Boys’ Club” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Sadiq Khan?s Officials Suppressed Report Showing LTNs Don?t Cut Car Use Fri Sep 19, 2025 11:00 | Will Jones
Sadiq Khan?s officials suppressed taxpayer-funded research that showed low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) do not reduce car use after the London Mayor spent five years baselessly claiming LTNs are good for the planet.
The post Sadiq Khan’s Officials Suppressed Report Showing LTNs Don’t Cut Car Use appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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cork / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:22 by SWP
SWP meeting in Cork - Stop the Bailout of the Banks read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:19 by Orla Purcell
Can Ireland Still Afford ODA?]

Yes - Hans Zomer - Director, Dóchas
No - Alan McQuain - Chief Economist Bloxham Stockbrokers
Chaired by Anne Molloy - Amnesty International

615pm Bewleys Cafe Theatre Wednesday 7th October

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national / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:12 by Malachy Steenson
A public meeting will be held in Dublin city Centre to rally public support and organise for activities of the Stop the Extradition of Sean Garland campaign read full story / add a comment
Gig poster
antrim / arts and media / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 10:58 by Paddy M   text 2 comments (last - tuesday january 19, 2010 10:59)   image 3 images
Rock Against Racism
Benefitgig

8pm Wed 30th Sept
Auntie Annie's read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 10:39 by Eli Mcbett
FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2009 @ THE SHED – EARTHQUACK
8a Henrietta Lane
(rear of King's Inn pub in Henrietta street)
Dublin 1 (top Capel Street)

Suggested Donations: 8,00 Euro @ THESHED
DOORS @ 9:00 pm till late

EARTHQUACK by DIARMUID MACDIARMADA
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mayo / animal rights / event notice Tuesday September 15, 2009 23:42 by Laura Broxson
Hi,

On Tuesday 22nd September, we will be going to Mayo for the day to protest Charles River Laboratories.

This is part of SHAC's (www.shac.net) 'Operation Liberation' - a special week of action against vivisection breeders. read full story / add a comment
clare / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Tuesday September 15, 2009 20:22 by Margaretta D'Arcy
Women are asked to gather at Shannon Airport from 1pm Saturday 26th September to 1pm Sunday 27th September to reclaim our civilian airport from the military, and to implement UN Resolutions 1325 and 1820 for women to be part of conflict resolution and peace processes. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Tuesday September 15, 2009 18:44 by Drew
The following call was issued by a group of ex-political prisoners and the families of those political prisoners executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The New York demonstrations are to be held on Wednesday 23 September and Thursday 24 September at 10 am, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, First Ave. & 47th Street, Manhattan. Other actions are being planned for other cities, including London.
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dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Tuesday September 15, 2009 18:32 by pat c   text 1 comment (last - wednesday september 16, 2009 02:19)   image 1 image
Striking workers from Coca Cola, Green Isle Foods and Dublin Port to join TUF protest outside Leinster House .

Coca Cola, Green Isle Food and Marine Terminals strikers are to be among the contingents of workers at the Trade Union Federation (SIPTU & NEETU) protest outside Leinster House on Wednesday, September 16th at 1pm. The workers at Coca Cola HBC Ireland have been on strike for four weeks and have been sacked while out on strike. The Green Isle Food workers have been out for three weeks and the Marine Terminals workers have been on strike for ten weeks. In all these cases strike breakers have been brought in to do their work and court injunctions sought to minimise the effect of pickets. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Tuesday September 15, 2009 18:23 by pat c   text 2 comments (last - thursday september 24, 2009 13:39)
The High Court has granted an injunction restraining SIPTU and the Irish Congress of Trade Union from distributing flyers about or publishing the personal details of people who have continued to work during a strike at the Marine Terminal company in Dublin Port. Mr Justice Feeney ruled that workers were entitled to use strong language including the word 'scab' during protests outside the company's gates.

Below is full text of statement issued by The Dublin Port Workers Support Group , following todays High Court ruling.

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international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Tuesday September 15, 2009 14:55 by tomeile
Anti-fascists celebrated a victory over the thugs of the English Defence League's last week at Harrow . But the decision of the Greater London Council to bow to the same racist group and ban the annual Al Quds day march from its traditional end venue at Trafalgar Square raises the important question of institutional Islamophobia under the mayorality of Boris Johnston . read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday September 15, 2009 12:14 by Critical Massacre   text 4 comments (last - thursday september 17, 2009 15:46)
Oops we accidentally mixed in live bird flu with our seasonal flu vaccine
national / anti-capitalism / other press Tuesday September 15, 2009 11:38 by SavedByFerrets   text 62 comments (last - tuesday june 12, 2018 00:44)   image 4 images   video 3 video files
Baxter have secured an immunity from liability from the Irish government in the event that their rushed to market swine flu vaccine has "unforseen" problems. Essentially If your kids die or get sick as a direct result of taking their vaccine then tough luck read full story / add a comment
dublin / education / event notice Monday September 14, 2009 23:54 by Laurence Cox   text 2 comments (last - saturday september 19, 2009 17:31)   1 attached file
Steiner / Waldorf early years education specialist Ulrike Farnleitner leads this workshop on the practical aspects of education for parents and others who spend time with children read full story / add a comment
No 2 Lisbon
kildare / eu / news report Monday September 14, 2009 23:37 by Bazra B   text 11 comments (last - tuesday september 29, 2009 12:44)   image 3 images
A DIY ‘No 2 Lisbon’ poster has just been unveiled today read full story / add a comment
Shannon Peace Vigil 13 Sept 09 - Peaceniks among the Chaos
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Monday September 14, 2009 23:30 by Edward Horgan   text 5 comments (last - sunday september 20, 2009 23:08)   image 4 images
The monthly peace vigil at Shannon on Sunday 13 Sept took place on a beautiful Indian Summer's day when nature seemed to be at peace with itself.
However, a closer look inside the airport fence showed very few civilian planes, with Aer Lingus cut backs on Shannon services, Air France/CityJet about to abandon its Shannon Paris route, and Ryanair also planning schedule cutbacks.
There was plenty of military activity however, with four warplanes surrounded by Gardai and Airport Police. read full story / add a comment
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national / eu / news report Monday September 14, 2009 23:10 by Paula Geraghty   image 8 images
'As feminists and pro-Europeans from the community, politics, trade unions, academia, the media, and entertainment we reject the Europe proposed by the Lisbon Treaty and call on women to Vote No Again. ' read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Monday September 14, 2009 17:47 by Joe 90   text 1 comment (last - tuesday september 15, 2009 12:01)   image 1 image
On Tuesday we are holding a lunchtime protest at the Deutsche Bank , in the IFSC . As supporters know , the bank owns a 49% stake in Peel Ports (the owners of MTL). Deutsche Bank is located immediately behind Connolly Station in the IFSC . We are aware that our previous protest here was not well received by tne bank so this is a timely return. They do not want the attention!

Tuesday 15th September

Deutsche Bank , IFSC.

12.30 PM

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Pic by A Meagher
national / miscellaneous / news report Monday September 14, 2009 16:45 by Allen Meagher   image 1 image   video 1 video file
The campaign to save Community Development Projects from cuts has gone from 0-60mph in the space of a week. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / event notice Monday September 14, 2009 16:17 by Laura Broxson
Hi,

On Sat. 19th September, a few of us will be helping out at a 'Puppy Farm Awareness Day' leafleting event, which is being held on Grafton Street from 12noon - 3pm. For more information, please visit the group's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gi...60178 read full story / add a comment
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