Minister Bruton embarks on a Trade Mission … to Ireland
On first appearances it might seem odd that a government would send a minister on a trade and investment mission to its own country. But in the case of Ireland, it makes sense if you think about
Watch this 6 Year Old Show You How to Write a Hit Song in 30 Seconds
Six year old Jordan Bijan from Ontaria Canada shows you how to write a 'hit song' in 30 seconds. He plays all the instruments himself: drums, piano, bass, guitar - and "some synth - because everybody's
Irish Online Shoppers Will Spend €22 Million On Cyber Monday
Visa Europe has revealed that Irish online shoppers are set to spend €22 million on Monday 1st December, the busiest day for online shopping this year, which has been dubbed ‘Cyber Monday’. This represents a 17%
People Won’t Laugh at You for using Comic Neue, Maybe
The choice of a typeface is usually a matter of context. What's right for a flyer advertising a funfair is wrong for an auditor's report. Mostly, it's a matter of taste, and design professionals generally favour
Irishman Inducted into Internet Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Dr Dennis Jennings, who is among 24 people inducted today by The Internet Society, to The Internet Hall of Fame. Dr Jennings is the first Irishman to be included in the Hall of Fame, which is
EU Top Court Overturns Data Retention Directive
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced this morning its ruling with respect to the Data Retention Directive. And they've ruled - "The Court of Justice declares the Data Retention Directive to be invalid" Here's the
Bill and Melinda Gates on Why Philanthropy Works [Video]
Earlier this year Bill Gates posted his annual letter from the Gates Foundation, with some very encouraging data on the impact of philanthropy and development aid on poverty and quality of life. Last month, he and
