it's been quite some time since I posted last, I've been really busy working with some start-up technical companies, helping them build their technical teams to be based out of Ireland. There has been a lot of media attention recently regarding the economy and jobs. I read an article recently that stated that only 7% of Irish private sector companies are hiring at the moment. I find this very hard to believe as I have seen nothing but growth but then again I am working with mostly high-tech so it's not as balanced as the findings of the article.

I came across some interesting articles on technical competency interviewing methods but will wait until I have confirmed permission to post from the Creator, but cool stuff nonetheless.

Anyway, here is something cool just released from Microsoft http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/experienceIt/ExperienceIt.aspx

interesting metaphorically as it's like an inverse version of Google Earth, looking at the galaxies