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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

offsite link Waiting for SIPO Anthony

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offsite link Wes Streeting Says Nigel Farage is ?Racist? Tue Sep 30, 2025 15:30 | Will Jones
Health Secretary Wes Streeting?has said Nigel Farage is "racist", joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in using the insult of the Reform party and its leader.
The post Wes Streeting Says Nigel Farage is “Racist” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Is the ?Friend-Enemy Distinction? Right-Wing Critical Race Theory? Tue Sep 30, 2025 13:00 | Noah Carl
Perfectly neutral institutions will never be attainable, argues Noah Carl, but that doesn?t mean that reasonably neutral institutions aren?t worth striving for.
The post Is the ‘Friend-Enemy Distinction’ Right-Wing Critical Race Theory? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Europe Has Never Looked More Pathetic Tue Sep 30, 2025 11:27 | Will Jones
With Trump's announcement of a peace plan backed by both Israel and Arab leaders, Europe, with its toothless alternative proposal to reward terror, has never looked more pathetic or weaker on the global stage.
The post Europe Has Never Looked More Pathetic appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Down The Tylenol Rabbitol Tue Sep 30, 2025 09:00 | James Alexander
President Trump says Tylenol in pregnancy may cause autism. Wes Streeting says don't listen to Trump, he's a politician. But what does the science say? Professor James Alexander goes down the Tylenol rabbitol.
The post Down The Tylenol Rabbitol appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link I Smell a Rat in the BBC?s Claims of Climate Change ?Ratmageddon? Tue Sep 30, 2025 07:00 | Ben Pile
Rodent populations in the US and Britain have exploded, and the BBC inevitably blames climate change. But Ben Pile smells a rat. After all, there are much more likely explanations than slightly milder weather.
The post I Smell a Rat in the BBC’s Claims of Climate Change ‘Ratmageddon’ appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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national / eu / press release Thursday April 03, 2008 17:19 by PBPA
This weekend the People before Profit Alliance will host a series of meetings around the country on ‘Why We Should Vote No to the Lisbon Treaty’. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday April 03, 2008 17:10 by Justin Morahan   text 10 comments (last - wednesday april 30, 2008 11:01)
A sixteen year old American in Israel, Rabiha Abusnineh, is asking for urgent international help, including help from Oprah Winfrey, to stop the closure of the Al Shar'iya school and orphanage in Hebron where she is a student.. The Israeli Defence Forces had named April 1st as closure date for the school where there are 500 orphans among the 650 girls. But, in the face of protests and sleep-ins, a High Court decision has extended the date by one week
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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday April 03, 2008 15:11 by Haymarket Books
Acclaimed Journalist Dahr Jamail Tours the United Kingdom and Ireland, April 7-12
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international / anti-capitalism / feature Thursday April 03, 2008 15:05 by Ramor Ryan   text 3 comments (last - thursday april 03, 2008 22:34)   image 2 images
Enclosing the commons – the historical process of fencing off land which had previously been in the public domain, for private use – is perhaps one of the most blatant expressions of the fundamental criminal nature of the capitalist state. Today it's the voracious neo-liberal model which stalks the last pockets of community-held global territory for privatization - from Chiapas, Mexico, to the deep Amazon, to the Garifuna coast of Honduras, leaving no stone unturned. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 14:35 by Ronoc   text 13 comments (last - monday april 14, 2008 17:19)   image 1 image
The upcoming referendum for the Treaty of Lisbon, only voted for by the people of Ireland will determine the future of all European member states. The Treaty is basically a redraft of the EU Treaty rejected by the people of France and Holland, although the majority of political partys where campaigning for a Yes vote in both countries. The Treaty of Lisbon will passed now in France and Holland and all other member states without ratification. Well Ireland gets to vote and the majority of political partys are urging people to Vote Yes... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights / press release Thursday April 03, 2008 12:41 by Nuala Donlon   text 7 comments (last - monday april 14, 2008 13:35)

Circus Watch Ireland today hailed last night’s decision by Cork City Council to ban circuses using wild animal acts from public lands in the council area as ‘another milestone’ in the campaign for an end to cruelty to circus animals.
The motion banning animal circuses, which was passed by Cork City Council last night (Monday March 31st), follows similar bans by Fingal Council in Dublin and
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antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 12:04 by Defend Pat Lawlor   text 1 comment (last - friday april 04, 2008 12:52)   3 attached files
Pat Lawlor, Nursing Convenor at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast is currently 'under investigation' by the National Executive of UNISON. Pat's alleged 'crime' is that he spoke out in support of striking classroom assistants and for daring to criticise the actions of the leadership of UNISON.
During the classroom assistants strike, Pat did what any decent trade unionist should have done - publicly supported workers on strike. The regional leadership of UNISON refused to do so. Their actions actually undermined the classroom assistants pay and conditions. Because Pat chose to express solidarity with workers in struggle, he now faces disciplinary action being taken against him. He may even be expelled from UNISON. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 11:39 by Bernie Wright   text 21 comments (last - friday october 10, 2008 19:25)
Statement regarding Dublin Zoo Orangutan escape.

The Alliance for Animal Rights (AFAR) is saddened by hearing of the Oranutan Maggie's bid to find freedom yesterday even to the point of leaving her baby ' The understandably frustrated animal has been confined in an enclosure for 24 years, more than the length of a sentence that would be imposed on a human for the crime of murder.

Zoos are but Prisons to non human animals, yet they have not committed any crime. Those in captivity are driven insane, deprived of a natural life and are basically kept imprisoned for life so that our species can amuse themselves.

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dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday April 03, 2008 11:23 by Martin O'Sullivan
In Conversation with Robert Fisk
Famed journalist and Middle East expert Robert Fisk will be speaking in The Helix, Dublin (Tuesday 8TH APRIL@ 19:30)

Price is €50 which includes a copy of his new book 'The Age of The Warrior'.

http://www.thehelix.ie/2008_Q1/RobertFisk.htm read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday April 03, 2008 10:53 by Martin O'Sullivan   text 3 comments (last - friday may 02, 2008 14:38)
IMAP Fundraiser: Gaza Aid - Berkley Court Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 (8th May)
On THUR 8TH MAY there will be a Irish Medical Aid to Palestine fundraising evening of food, drink and entertainment. Price €50, all proceeds buy medication, fuel and equipment for Gaza's hospitals read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Thursday April 03, 2008 09:08 by nayollo
As part of an ongoing outreach to immigrants and newcomers to the parish, St. Mary's is hosting a free Employment Rights Seminar, on April 7th at St. Mary's Church, Haddington Rd. Ballsbridge. Dublin 4.

The talk takes place in the Parish Centre

The speaker is Bill Abom of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland. Register at 6pm. TThe talk starts at 630pm. There will be an opportunity to have your questions answered read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-capitalism / event notice Thursday April 03, 2008 07:34 by Global Women's Strike Ireland
The Archaeology Society in NUI Galway and the Global Women’s Strike (GWS) are hosting a fundraiser, short film and report back on the Oaxaca community-teacher mass movement in Mexico. The event also marks the 9th annual Global Women’s Strike.

Thursday April 3rd, 9.30 am -12 noon. Careers Seminar Room near the Archaeology Department, Arts/Science Building (opposite the library), NUI Galway. All welcome. Donations will go directly to Oaxaca communities. read full story / add a comment
kildare / animal rights / press release Wednesday April 02, 2008 23:28 by Bernie Wright   text 6 comments (last - saturday june 07, 2008 09:22)
PIGS EXPLOITED FOR ENTERTANMENT WITH NAAS County Council SUPPORT.

While Belfast, Cork and Fingal are to be admired for moving with the times by banning the use of animals in roadside shows, Naas on the other hand is showing its retrospect attitude by staging a Pot –bellied pig race in April.It is to coincide with Punchestown Horse Racing to keep the punters in Naas after the horse racing has ended. Its mostly being promoted by the Drinking establishments and restaurants in the town.

Pigs are highly intelligent animals and do not deserve to be degraded, frightened or used as part of what is an event that is basically centered around club and pub participation, basically its a beer festival. Defenceless animals should not be part of this type of atmosphere. This also sends out a message to children that animals are mere toys to be used by humans. read full story / add a comment
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derry / environment / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 23:14 by MAOR   image 1 image
MAOR (an Irish word for ‘guardian’ or ‘steward’) are a group of individuals based in the North West who came together in 2006 in solidarity with the Shell to Sea campaign and in response to the issues surrounding gas and oil exploration off the Donegal coast.
The upcoming MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight attempts to be a tool to raise awareness of and generate discussion on ownership and management of Ireland’s natural resources.
MAOR encourages everyone to take part in this energising programme of films, workshops, media discussions and a Citizen’s Forum.
All participation in the MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight will be highly valued as MAOR will be compiling all the thoughts shared throughout the events for use in council and government consultation.
Find more information on MAOR Energy Fortnight and its events on: www.maorderry.blogspot.com
There’s a map available online to help anyone to find the venues at:
http://veryderry.com/MOAR-Energy-Forum-Fortnight/
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derry / environment / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 23:03 by MAOR
MAOR (an Irish word for ‘guardian’ or ‘steward’) are a group of individuals based in the North West who came together in 2006 in solidarity with the Shell to Sea campaign and in response to the issues surrounding gas and oil exploration off the Donegal coast.
The upcoming MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight attempts to be a tool to raise awareness of and generate discussion on ownership and management of Ireland’s natural resources.
MAOR encourages everyone to take part in this energising programme of films, workshops, media discussions and a Citizen’s Forum.
All participation in the MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight will be highly valued as MAOR will be compiling all the thoughts shared throughout the events for use in council and government consultation.
Find more information on MAOR Energy Fortnight and its events on: www.maorderry.blogspot.com
There’s a map available online to help anyone to find the venues at:
http://veryderry.com/MOAR-Energy-Forum-Fortnight/
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national / crime and justice / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 22:56 by Alan Davis & Darren Cogavin   text 3 comments (last - thursday april 17, 2008 23:27)   image 2 images
Protest - time changed
2pm - Saturday 19 April

US Embassy,
42 Elgin Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4

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derry / environment / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 22:53 by MAOR
MAOR (an Irish word for ‘guardian’ or ‘steward’) are a group of individuals based in the North West who came together in 2006 in solidarity with the Shell to Sea campaign and in response to the issues surrounding gas and oil exploration off the Donegal coast.
The upcoming MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight attempts to be a tool to raise awareness of and generate discussion on ownership and management of Ireland’s natural resources.
MAOR encourages everyone to take part in this energising programme of films, workshops, media discussions and a Citizen’s Forum.
All participation in the MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight will be highly valued as MAOR will be compiling all the thoughts shared throughout the events for use in council and government consultation.
Find more information on MAOR Energy Fortnight and its events on: www.maorderry.blogspot.com
There’s a map available online to help anyone to find the venues at:
http://veryderry.com/MOAR-Energy-Forum-Fortnight/
read full story / add a comment
dublin / crime and justice / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 22:49 by Alan Davis
Planning meeting to prepare for a protest outside the US Embassy at 12 noon on Saturday 19 April to coincide with other international protests. read full story / add a comment
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derry / environment / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 22:41 by MAOR   text 1 comment (last - thursday april 03, 2008 12:31)   image 1 image
Monday 7th April
Sandino’s 8pm

Film: Who Killed the Electric Car? - “the sad tale of yet one more attempt by a heroic group of civic-minded souls to save the browning, warming planet.” read full story / add a comment
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derry / environment / event notice Wednesday April 02, 2008 22:29 by MAOR   image 1 image
MAOR (an Irish word for ‘guardian’ or ‘steward’) are a group of individuals based in the North West who came together in 2006 in solidarity with the Shell to Sea campaign and in response to the issues surrounding gas and oil exploration off the Donegal coast.
The upcoming MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight attempts to be a tool to raise awareness of and generate discussion on ownership and management of Ireland’s natural resources.
MAOR encourages everyone to take part in this energising programme of films, workshops, media discussions and a Citizen’s Forum.
All participation in the MAOR Energy Forum Fortnight will be highly valued as MAOR will be compiling all the thoughts shared throughout the events for use in council and government consultation.
Find more information on MAOR Energy Fortnight and its events on: www.maorderry.blogspot.com
There’s a map available online to help anyone to find the venues at:
http://veryderry.com/MOAR-Energy-Forum-Fortnight/
read full story / add a comment
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