Out and about with Yahoo Developer Network in Templebar…the Spanish guy is my favourite (2:20). Thanks again to Chad & Tom!

If that doesn’t work try this link – MashUp Camp — Dublin or MashUp Camp — Dublin

It was cool to meet people from Google, Yahoo, IBM, Microsoft and individuals like John Herren (invented Tag Clouds), David Berlind (writes for ZDNet) and many more. Here are some random notes
Here is what happened and some of the sessions have notes describing what was discussed and decided. – MashupU5schedule
Some interesting insights into data-mining – [...]

Some photos and videos from the 2007 National Conference. Highlights included the election of UL YFG members Barry Walsh (President), Liam Quinn (Vice-President) and Eric Keane (National Panel). Keynote speeches were given by Enda Kenny TD, Lucinda Creighton TD and George Hook. Mairead McGuinness MEP hosted the Motions session, Damien English TD provided a FG [...]

Remember this scene from the Addams Family?

some words of wisdom about how and why IBM nearly disappeared which applies across industries – http://url.ie/6u8
Via Google Research Blog Extra, Extra – Read All About It: Nearly All Binary Searches and Mergesorts are Broken
Via Ronan – Ubuntu Easter Egg
Via Damien Remember the upcoming National Dig Out day for Bertie and all the ministers who [...]

Missed Day 4 which asked Which invention has helped you most with your working life?
Today – Science Week Ireland asks – what is “The best invention in 2007?”
There have been some recent announcements that could revolutionise communications but they have yet to prove themselves. Things like OpenSocial are in alpha and there are issues to [...]

Day 3 of the science week ireland blogging thing and the question is “What’s the next gadget that you want to buy?”
I’d like a GPS device next I think. Ideally something that I can use in the car and also with my phone. I could even contribute to openstreetmap and help fill in some of [...]

Day 2 of the science week ireland blogging thing and the question is “What invention do you want to see most in the future?”
Daran has pointed out a development in energy production (conversion) which leaves me looking for my 2nd wish and that is….
An invention to access information anywhere. Something like an ultra-cheap data network [...]

Damien points out that you can win a Wii by taking part in blogging about stuff they suggest from scienceweek.ie
Today – What was the favourite invention from your childhood?
I was going to say Lego but everyone will say that. So I’ll be nostalgic about Mario Kart! Myself and my brothers competed at length too eek [...]

Broadband for those who can’t get it: National broadband contract to be awarded mid-2008. How long will it then take to be rolled out?
In July 2000, the Government approved the development of a metro system for Dublin. Particular priority will be given to the development of an early link to Dublin Airport – Fianna [...]