When I was asked to write this article, I wanted to write about something that I knew would relate to all fellow recruiters within the industry. At some point, we have all experienced some if not all the below…I am going to use the word “symptoms” and I will explain why. I think you will […]
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We need to talk about America
Can you remember what you were doing at the very moment when you first heard about or saw the shocking images of huge airplanes crashing into the World Trade Centre in New York on September 11, 2001. I certainly can,- I was dealing with a crisis of my own in the school where I worked […]
Kerry EXPO 2018 launches appeal for exhibitors
Kerry EXPO 2018 has launched an appeal for exhibitors. Adrien King pictured at the top left. The Expo will include a business showcase, recruitment, education, family entertainment, food and lifestyle. The 2017 event attracted nearly 10,000 visitors, and organizers are anticipating record attendance at this year’s Expo at the INEC in Killarney on May 13th […]
Exercises, and Games to Heighten Your Senses and Situational Awareness
STOP: BEFORE YOU READ ON, STUDY THE PICTURE ABOVE FOR 60 SECONDS. THEN, SCROLL DOWN AND SEE IF YOU CAN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How many people total were involved in this accident? How many males and how many females? What color were the two cars? What objects were lying on the ground? What injury […]
Rory’s Story: An Expat’s Life in KSA at a College of Excellence College in Saudi Arabia
Mobilization Mobilization can take a few weeks after you have found a provider to take you onboard. New rulings in the Middle East now mean that before a proper work visa can be issued your qualifications need to be checked and verified as many are false in Kingdom this can take up to 10 weeks […]
Rory’s Story: Living and working in Jazan
Jizan is in the South of KSA approximately 70 KM from the Yemen border. It is an up and coming City with a population of around 1.1 million people. Currently there is vast building and construction work taking place, with the news of Jizan Economic City being built the town is booming with new build […]
Whiteout – GoGoDermo
Those who have been following this blog since I was in Australia will remember a certain Bill Evans whom I met in a roughneck bar, one night before I started the Nularbor traverse. Among other things Bill criticized “that c*** Bear Grylls”, blaming him for encouraging unprepared adventurers out into the Australian bush. Twice today, […]
Make Every Day a Good Day With This Morning Routine
Do you often feel like you’re not in control of your day? Co-workers make unexpected demands, meetings don’t work out the way you planned, appointments fall through. You feel like you’re constantly reacting, rather than acting. As a result, not only does your overall productivity suffer, but you’re not getting done the things you want to accomplish. You find […]
A chicken-flavored electrolyte drink could help sniffer dogs stay hydrated
The first comparison of three common hydration methods for sniffer dogs working in hot weather shows that while all are effective, dogs drink more and are more hydrated when given a chicken-flavored electrolyte drink compared to plain water or when injected with electrolytes under the skin. The study, published in open-access journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, […]
Recruitment Open Day!
Aghadoe Heights Open Day, 7th of March. 5-7pm. Bring your CV!
GoGo Dermo get’s to New Orleans
There is a house in New Orleans ‘There is a house in New Orleans They call the rising sun…’ Yes! I’ve reached New Orleans and not surprisingly, there actually is a house, here which is called The Rising Sun Hostel. My plan initially was to stay the night in The Rising Sun, But then my […]
NVIDIA Accelerates Eni’s Oil and Gas Exploration
Eni has expanded the computing capacity of their Green Data Center with their latest GPU hybrid system, supplied by HPE, called HPC4. It’s packed with 3,200 Tesla GPU accelerators and is set to revolutionize how exploration oil and gas activities are managed. What Lies Beneath Finding and producing hydrocarbons is a challenging and difficult process. A number of […]
Eir names new CEO
Eir has announced Carolan Lennon as its new chief executive designate, while David McRedmond will become its new non-executive chairman. Both appointments will take effect after completion of the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the company by a consortium led by NJJ Telecom Europe. This deal is expected to be completed in the first […]
GoGo Dermo Brush with the law!
I had three separate unsettling experiences today, all relating to the American obsession with firearms. One happened this morning at a military installation, one at lunchtime when I met a group of teenagers in McDonalds and the final one later in the evening when I was searching for a suitable place to pitch my tent. […]
Oldest man to cycle around the world
Dermot Higgins from Rush is coming towards the end of his epic bid to become the oldest man to cycle around the world. Dermot, from Rush in north County Dublin, is currently pedalling his way across the vast expanse of the United States, from the west coast to the east. He has less than two […]
Tesla Thinks It Will Beat Toyota In Lean Manufacturing
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur who launched a Tesla convertible into outer space on Feb. 6, is nothing if not audacious. So when he told investment analysts the next day that his Silicon Valley company would out-Toyota Toyota when it comes to lean manufacturing, he no doubt believes it will happen. He might be the only […]
A fresh update from Dermott Higgins
After recently just making it to Texas, Dermott Higgins posted this update. Without a song to sing what are we? My Facebook friend, Alan Martin recently complimented me on my choice of ‘good’ music for this blog. He may want to withdraw his comment when he sees the title of today’s post. Most music aficionados […]
IDA Ireland selects new location for Global Headquarters
IDA Ireland, the Irish Government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to Ireland, has today confirmed it has selected Three Park Place on Upper Hatch Street in Dublin 2 as its preferred option for its new Global Headquarters. Three Park Place was chosen as the most suitable location following a thorough and […]
GoGo Dermo Update 03/01/2018
Night Rider on the 90 Mile Straight Visibility in Australia is incredibly high at this time of year. You can see for miles and miles over the bush in every direction. However the curvature of the earth limits the ability to see beyond the horizon so that despite being so long, cycling the ‘90 Mile […]
Apple admits slowing down older iPhones to protect batteries
Apple has admitted it slows down some older iPhone handsets in order to protect the ageing battery. The technology giant confirmed it introduced a feature to its iOS operating system last year that manages performance on the iPhone 6, 6s and SE to help preserve battery life, which it says diminishes over time. Many social […]
Pluralsight Announces New EMEA Headquarters in Dublin
Pluralsight, the enterprise technology learning company, today announced plans to open a new EMEA headquarters in Dublin in early 2018. The Dublin office will house the company’s strategic business operations for the region and support its growing customer base in Ireland and throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. Pluralsight plans to hire 150 people in Dublin […]