HAMISH MCRAE: Why we must embrace our AI future
Last week, he said that artificial intelligence (AI) could save the world from a decade of low growth. 'You will never see the accountancy or legal, or even medical professions or teaching profession, be the same again.' The second was a study by Capital Economics ranking countries on their ability to benefit from AI. We have a huge service sector and are the second largest exporter of services in the world after the US. So our ability to use AI to ramp up the efficiency of that chunk of the economy will be a big competitive plus.
Source:Daily Mail
October 01, 2023 18:32 UTC
India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine
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Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 18:04 UTC
41 Life Hack Products With Results That Practically Sell Themselves
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Source:The Irish Daily Star
October 01, 2023 17:33 UTC
At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO
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Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 17:26 UTC
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland
The Scots secured the bonus-point win they required against Romania with a 12-try, 84-0 destruction of the eastern European minnows. “It’s do or die now, it’s pretty much a World Cup final for us. Scotland have shown for long periods of their three matches against France this year that they can live with the top teams in the world. Graham is chasing Stuart Hogg’s Scotland try record (Steven Paston/PA)“We have to take our opportunities when they come. I’ve played a lot of games with him for Scotland and Edinburgh and you know exactly what you’re going to get with him week in, week out.
Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 16:57 UTC
Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1
Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1By Cillian Sherlock, PAA single cigarette could cost €1 by 2025 if the Government adopts pre-Budget recommendations from a healthcare charity. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) said it was proposing the price increases because smoking rates in the young “are on the rise”. Chris Macey, director of advocacy and patient support with the national charity, said studies show hikes in tobacco tax are the most effective way to reduce tobacco smoking levels. After a 50c increase last year, the current cost of a packet of 20 cigarettes in the most popular price category is €15.80. In its pre-Budget 2024 submission, the charity also recommended price hikes for electronic cigarette liquid.
Source:Irish Independent
October 01, 2023 16:38 UTC
Contractor sought for building of County Roscommon apartments | Roscommon Herald
Roscommon County Council is seeking a contractor to refurbish a vacant property in Strokestown into three apartments. A tender notice for the works at Elphin Street in the town has been published by the council on the Government’s e-tender website. Deadline for the receipt of tenders or requests to participate is October 24th. The successful contractor will be awarded the contract in early December. The building works are expected to take ten months.
Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 16:02 UTC
Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe
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Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 15:53 UTC
Budget surplus likely to be slashed by up to €20bn as crisis-hit RTÉ will need €56m bailout
It can also be revealed that Media Minister Catherine Martin has been advised that crisis-hit RTÉ will need a bailout of nearly €56m. “I certainly don’t want to see the prices move towards the two-euro mark on the back of a government decision. “We do see the two-euro mark as a Rubicon that was crossed previously and resulted in the Government stepping in, back in March of last year. “There are real costs and there are constraints.”He said the entry point for the higher rate of income tax, tax credits and the USC are all being examined as part of the tax package. He noted the Government has expanded the 2pc USC band in line with changes to the minimum wage in recent budgets.
Source:Irish Independent
October 01, 2023 15:25 UTC
Boss of healthcare group Merck pushing for more women in the field
She is at the helm of giant German healthcare group Merck in the UK and Ireland and is one of the leading women in the sector, along with Emma Walmsley, the chief executive of GSK. That same year, she joined Merck in the UK, where she had moved to complete her PhD. Young men need educating as well as young women. She has, however, forged a path for women at Merck, the world's oldest pharmaceuticals company, which was founded in 1668 by Friedrich Jacob Merck in Darmstadt, Germany. 'Yes, yes, in Romania childcare was provided by the state, and families were close,' she says.
Source:Daily Mail
October 01, 2023 15:01 UTC
Champion School of Sanctuary designation for County Roscommon school | Roscommon Herald
A County Roscommon secondary school has been granted official status as a Champion School of Sanctuary, making it the first secondary school in the county to hold the designation. The status has been conferred on St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen. The Champion School of Sanctuary award is an official recognition from Places of Sanctuary Ireland and attests to how schools work to symbolise and realise an inclusive, welcoming and safe space for all pupils and their families, especially newcomers who come from refugee and migrant communities and other ethnic minorities, including the Traveller community. As well as celebrating diversity and inclusion, through activities and events in the school and the local community, these schools consistently build knowledge and understanding among the students and the staff about tackling racism and prejudice and about the nature of forced migration. Students and staff representatives from St. Nathy’s College, Ballaghaderreen collected their award at a ceremony held at the Technological University of the Shannon’s (TUS) Athlone campus.
Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 14:52 UTC
Tottenham claim dramatic last-gasp victory over nine-man Liverpool
Tottenham claim dramatic last-gasp victory over nine-man LiverpoolBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football WriterTottenham celebrated another jaw-dropping 2-1 stoppage-time victory as Joel Matip’s own goal finally broke nine-man Liverpool’s resistance. Curtis Jones and half-time introduction Diogo Jota were sent off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Spurs finally beat Liverpool at the fifth time of asking. Son Heung-min was on the scoresheet for Tottenham (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonLuis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister had attempts for Liverpool before Dejan Kulusevski failed to reach Richarlison’s tantalising cross at the other end. Curtis Jones was one of two Liverpool players sent off (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonReferee Simon Hooper was advised to watch the challenge back and, after reviewing it, upgraded the card to red. But Spurs have a never-say-die attitude under Postecoglou and their patience paid dividends in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Source:Irish Independent
October 01, 2023 14:00 UTC
Moment out-of-control bus plunges straight into a river in India after violently swerving - in accident where all passengers cheated death
This is the moment when an out-of-control bus packed with people violently swerves before driving straight into a river. The bus and its 25 passengers were left trapped inside after the driver swerved to take a turn and lost control of the vehicle in central India on September 28. Dash cam footage from another bus, which was following closely behind, shows the ill-fated blue vehicle intensely veering off-track. The bus, which was full of passengers, then plunged into the murky river in Madhya Pradesh, causing a huge splash. They were running towards the scene of the crash in order to get to the trapped bus in time.
Source:Daily Mail
October 01, 2023 13:56 UTC
New build County Roscommon home an ideal investment | Roscommon Herald
Number 20 Abbeyfield, Ballaghaderreen, a newly built residence, is surrounded by a bright and spacious lawn with a large garden situated at the back of the property. Number 20 Abbeyfield is the market with Sherry FitzGerald P Burke with an asking price of €175,000. This property would be ideal for a family and could be used as an investment property. “This is a brilliant opportunity to invest in a great property situated in an area with a great reputation offering a great future to the potential buyer,” said the auctioneer. For more information or to arrange a viewing call P Burke at Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke, Goff Street, Roscommon on 090 662 7200 or email [email protected].
Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 11:36 UTC
Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to €1 | Roscommon Herald
By Cillian Sherlock, PAA single cigarette could cost €1 by 2025 if the Government adopts pre-Budget recommendations from a healthcare charity. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) said it was proposing the price increases because smoking rates in the young “are on the rise”. Chris Macey, director of advocacy and patient support with the national charity, said studies show hikes in tobacco tax are the most effective way to reduce tobacco smoking levels. After a 50c increase last year, the current cost of a packet of 20 cigarettes in the most popular price category is €15.80. In its pre-Budget 2024 submission, the charity also recommended price hikes for electronic cigarette liquid.
Source:The Herald
October 01, 2023 11:32 UTC