Below is the technology feature from a recent issue of Business & Finance magazine: The financial difficulties facing Chartbusters is Ireland’s first solid sign of an international fact –the traditional video rental market is in trouble. There are many potential reasons why this sector is in decline. DVD purchase prices have dropped while disposable income [...]
I’m on the way back to Dublin after a few relaxing days away so I won’t be at the blog awards, as much as i’d like to be. So before the ceremony kicks off in Cork I’d like to wish all the nominees the best of luck, particularly those in the Best Blog by a [...]
I’m genuinely surprised to see this blog shortlisted for the 2009 Irish Blog Awards. Thanks to the judges who decided that AdamMaguire.com was good enough to make the cut. It’s quite a cut too – the competition is extremely fierce. I’m sticking by my previous prediction of Michael O’Toole’s blog but given that Jim Carroll [...]
I’ve been listening through some archived episodes of the absolutely brilliant Radio Lab podcast and recently came across their show on choice. One experiment they speak about in this episode relates to the emotional and logical decision-making centres of the brain and how important they are in making a quick and rounded choice. Both sides [...]
So the second issue of Village Magazine 2.0 is coming under some legal scrutiny from Declan Ganley, following the publication of a profile critical of the man himself. This is sure to be of some concern to Michael Smith and all at Village as legal battles with millionaires are never good for a publication’s bottom [...]
According to the Dashboard of my blog I’ll have made 598 blog posts once this entry is published. At this very moment I have made 662 posts through my Twitter account. I was sceptical of the value of Twitter when first set up my account in the middle of 2007. In fact the only reason [...]
The Long List for the 2009 Irish Blog Awards has been announced – it is available to read here. I’ve made the cut in the Best Blog from a Journalist category, so thanks to those who have kept me in the race and hard luck to those who have dropped off. I stand by my [...]
Michael Smith has just informed Village Magazine readers that the second issue of the re-launched title will hit the shelves this Friday, 5th February. The magazine had shut its doors in the Summer of 2008 following prolonged attempts by then owner and editor Vincent Browne to make it profitable. The publication was re-launched just before [...]
This article was previously published in Business & Finance Magazine, 15th-29th January 2009. Even by the most optimistic estimates, 2009 is going to be a tough year in business. Here three technology experts give their advice on how technology can be used and managed to allow businesses to survive and thrive. Damien Mulley is the [...]
Previously published in Business & Finance, 15th-29th January 2009. Information correct at the time of going to print. The ‘netbook’ market is more than just saturated – it is flooded. Every major computer manufacturer bar Apple now has at least one ultra-portable, ultra-cheap laptop on the market and some – such as Asus – seem [...]
Blog of Irish journalist Adam Maguire, focusing mainly on Irish media & current affairs.
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