Thirtysomethings do not relate to ruling generation writes Elaine Byrne in the Irish Times. (Tuesday, May 5, 2009) Some 2.8 million of us, two thirds of the Irish population, are younger than 44 years of age. Our politicians, civil servants, bankers, business men and women, decision makers and media commentators are predominantly over 40. As Prof Ray Kinsella said on these pages last week: “We have screwed up – that’s …Read more
Disruptive Technology
Powermaster ReCyclone: too good to be true?
The ReCyclone works by grinding trash into small pieces, thereby reducing landfill space up to 97 percent. Trash compacted by …Read more
If US can do it in 10, we can do it in 5
This is Al Gore’s speech exhorting Americans to change to a carbon-free economy in ten years. The United States is …Read more
Biodegradable Plastic from CO2?
As this ScienCentral News video explains, a Cornell chemist has started a company that’s now making plastics containing up to …Read more
Ireland in the Networked Readiness Index Rankings.
In the Middle Ages, the Vikings and their descendants the Normans were the top dogs in Europe when it came …Read more
There but for the tax go I
We all know that the Republic’s corporation tax rate is the prime reason why multinationals remain in Ireland. Microsoft Ireland …Read more