RTE News- Spanish foreign minister denies coup against Catalonia October 22, 2017Amid continuing tension in Catalonia, the Spanish Foreign Minister today denied his government's plan to impose direct rule on the region amounted to a political coup d-etat.
- Two farmers die in separate accidents in Cork, Wicklow October 22, 2017Two farmers have died in separate farm accidents in Cork and Wicklow over the weekend.
- Central Bank defends its response to tracker scandal October 22, 2017The Central Bank has responded to suggestions that the Government may remove its consumer protection functions over the way the tracker mortgage scandal has been handled.
- New Children's Hospital appeals fire safety conditions October 22, 2017The Minister for Children Katherine Zappone has confirmed that the board of the new National Children's Hospital has appealed three of four conditions included in the fire safety certificate issued for the development by the Dublin Fire Brigade.
- Abe to push reform of Japan's pacifist constitution October 22, 2017Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc was headed for a big win in today's election, bolstering his chance of becoming the nation's longest-serving premier and re-energising his push to revise the pacifist constitution.
- President Higgins urges mature discussion on migration October 22, 2017President Michael D Higgins has called for a mature discussion on the issue of migration, saying policies based on a "politics of fear" were damaging and destructive.
- WHO Director-General rescinds Mugabe appointment October 22, 2017The World Health Organisation has rescinded the appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after major Western donors and rights groups voiced outrage.
- Man arrested after suspicious death in Antrim October 22, 2017A man has been arrested over a suspicious death in Co Antrim, the PSNI has said.
- Research on extent of sexual violence needed - Zappone October 22, 2017Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said she believes the Government should fund a new study on the extent of sexual violence in Ireland.
- Gunman arrested after holding two people hostage in UK October 22, 2017A gunman who held two members of staff hostage at a bowling alley in England has been arrested.
- Spanish foreign minister denies coup against Catalonia October 22, 2017
Category Archives: Internet
Report From IFLA: “Real Solutions to Fake News: How Libraries Help”
Title: Report From IFLA: “Real Solutions to Fake News: How Libraries Help” Author: IFLA Filed By: Gary Price Full Text & Source: http://www.infodocket.com/2017/08/20/report-from-ifla-real-solutions-to-fake-news-how-libraries-help/ The Internet, Online, 21/08/2017 Sample Text Freedoms of access to information and expression online are at risk. … Continue reading
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Practice Driver Theory Test – Mocks.ie
Title: Driver Theory Test Questions Source:http://www.mocks.ie/Driver-Theory-Test Online, The Internet, 13/08/2017 Answer 50 questions and be graded Sample Text: What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath? They could get a parking ticket Pedestrians could be impeded ✔ They … Continue reading
Rudai 23: A New Online Course for Information Professionals
The course is certified by the Library Association of Ireland.This course will be of interest to information professionals who would like to learn more about using web tools for professional development and promoting your library. Continue reading
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A Positive Side To Social Media
I heard a story about the positive use of social media. My sister is using her ipad to teach the old people who she works with to use Facebook and Twitter, to connect with their children and grand-children. I love … Continue reading
Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools
Title:Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools Author: Cornell University Library, USA Full Text & Source: https://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/webeval.html The Internet, Online, 02/07/2016 Sample Text: Evaluation Criteria Author Date of Publication Edition or Revision Publisher Title of Journal Intended Audience Objective Reasoning Coverage … Continue reading
15 Educational Search Engines for Research
Title:15 Educational Search Engines for Research Author: Allie Grey Freeland Full Text & Source: http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/college-life/15-educational-search-engines/ The Internet, Online, 28/06/2016 Sample Text: 1.iSeek 2.Google Book Search 3.Google Custom Search Engine 4. Google Scholar 5.ERIC 6.Federal Resources For Academic Excellence 7. Scirus … Continue reading
