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# china - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

From The Score Sand2Snow This post contains videos

One heck of a ride: Irish adventurers trekking 16,000 km from Istanbul to Shanghai

Tue, 10:02 AM 276 Views No Comments

Five countries, three deserts and one mountain range will be crossed by the fundraising duo by the time they reach the east coast of China.

# china - Monday 21 May, 2012

From The Score Katie Taylor

Back to work for Katie Taylor after golden homecoming

Mon, 7:43 AM 5,066 Views 8 Comments

Bray boxer will take a short rest before focusing on London Olympics, according to her father.

# china - Sunday 20 May, 2012

China This post contains videos

Legal activist arrives in US after rushed exit from China

Sun, 5:05 PM 1,321 Views 3 Comments

Chen Guangcheng and his family were suddenly allowed to leave China on Saturday after a weeks-long diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing.

From The Daily Edge Sitdown Sunday

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

Sun, 11:00 AM 5,310 Views No Comments

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.

# china - Saturday 19 May, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Saturday

Sat, 7:38 PM 3,586 Views 3 Comments

Your round-up of the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

From The Daily Edge Walled Off This post contains images

In pics: Part of the Great Wall of China most tourists never see

Sat, 6:30 PM 10,868 Views 18 Comments

Two hikers share their trip on unrestored part of the Wall which has since been closed for safety reasons.

China

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

Sat, 2:55 PM 1,315 Views 3 Comments

The well-known Chinese activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States after a nearly month-long diplomatic tussle that has tested US-China relations.

# china - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

From The Score London 2012

‘God has been great to me these last few years’ – Katie Taylor on Olympic qualification

16/05/12 5,217 Views 65 Comments

She may have booked her spot at the London Games but the current world champion remains focused on retaining her title.

# china - Monday 14 May, 2012

China

China denies Dalai Lama’s accusations of poison plot

14/05/12 1,511 Views 31 Comments

The Dalai Lama says China tried to kill him by planting poison in the hair of women who then asked him to touch their heads.

Libya

NATO criticised after investigation confirms 72 deaths from Libya air strikes

14/05/12 744 Views 6 Comments

A third of the civilians who died from the air strikes on the country last year were under 18 with NATO not yet having paid any compensation.

# china - Friday 11 May, 2012

From The Score London 2012

Bye the Gods: Katie Taylor coasts into second round of Olympic qualifiers

11/05/12 2,838 Views 15 Comments

The Bray boxer advanced to the second round due to her number one ranking while Ceire Smith and Sinead Kavanagh will fight on Saturday.

# china - Thursday 10 May, 2012

From The Score Golden Girls

Explainer: All you need to know about the women’s boxing qualifiers for London 2012

10/05/12 1,992 Views 10 Comments

We answer all your questions, from Katie Taylor’s biggest threats Ireland’s other medal hopes, just in case.

# china - Tuesday 8 May, 2012

Capsules

China to reinvestigate ‘human flesh capsule’ claims

08/05/12 4,445 Views 11 Comments

South Korean officials said yesterday that they intercepted the smuggling of capsules containing the flesh of deceased infants.

Tensions

Al Jazeera closes Beijing bureau after reporter expelled from China

08/05/12 1,062 Views 3 Comments

It is the first time in 14 years that a foreign journalist has been kicked out of China.

# china - Monday 7 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Pandas

In pictures: pandas in training

07/05/12 4,567 Views No Comments

*Note: There are real pandas in these photos, not just people dressed as pandas…

# china - Friday 4 May, 2012

China

US, China forge tentative deal on Chinese activist

04/05/12 2,088 Views 1 Comment

The US and China outlined a tentative deal today to send a blind legal activist to America for study – which could potentially bring an end to a delicate diplomatic crisis.

# china - Thursday 3 May, 2012

China

Fearing for his family’s safety, escaped activist wants to leave China – US

03/05/12 446 Views 1 Comment

Chen Guangcheng was due to set up a new life in another Chinese province but now apparently wishes to leave with US officials, fearing for his and his family’s safety.

China

Chinese culture and language course for Transition Year students

03/05/12 1,114 Views 19 Comments

The course will cover a number of topics such as Chinese food, Chinese music and school life in China, and students can also learn some words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese if they wish.

# china - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge TOMORROW'S WORLD This post contains videos

Video: Your uber-fast future commute to work?

01/05/12 3,738 Views 8 Comments

Shopping in New York, dinner in Beijing and home in time for bed – it could be possible…

China

Obama presses China on human rights but silent over escaped activist

01/05/12 651 Views 1 Comment

The case of Chen Guangcheng is proving particularly troublesome for US authorities with reports that he is hiding out at the US embassy in Beijing.

# china - Monday 30 April, 2012

From Business ETC Opinion

Column: There IS white collar crime here – it’s just that no-one is jailed for it

30/04/12 3,613 Views 20 Comments

This week, regular TheJournal.ie columnist Nick Leeson says that Ireland technically doesn’t have white collar crime – but only because no-one is being properly punished for bad business actions.

# china - Thursday 26 April, 2012

Syria

France raises prospects of military intervention in Syria

26/04/12 1,019 Views 7 Comments

Comments from French foreign minister Alain Juppe reflecting mounting international frustration with the fragile ceasefire

# china - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

24/04/12 3,553 Views 2 Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

From The Daily Edge Sinkhole This post contains videos

VIDEO: Girl rescued after falling through pavement in China

24/04/12 11,275 Views 31 Comments

A sudden sinkhole swallowed the girl as she walked down the street.

# china - Thursday 19 April, 2012

Fisheries

China fish trial ‘major boost’ for Irish fisheries – Simon Coveney

19/04/12 2,751 Views 20 Comments

Ireland’s trade mission to China has secured 155 per cent increase on its quota for boarfish, which has been described as a “real opportunity and a boost to Irish fishermen and processors”.

# china - Sunday 15 April, 2012

From Business ETC Breeding

Ireland to share horse breeding knowledge with China

15/04/12 4,035 Views 38 Comments

But the tips won’t come cheap.

From The Score Reaction

Jenson Button gracious in defeat to ‘faultless’ Nico Rosberg

15/04/12 310 Views No Comments

The Englishman was left to lament a fitting problem with his McLaren, while pleased that his team is leading both world championships.

# china - Saturday 14 April, 2012

From The Score Silver Lining

Olympic Interview: Kenneth Egan relives his Silver Medal win at Beijing 2008

14/04/12 155 Views No Comments

Controversy reigned in the Light-Heavyweight Final in 2008 as the Irish boxer was not awarded points for clean hits.

# china - Friday 13 April, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Friday

13/04/12 2,376 Views 1 Comment

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.

From Business ETC Bubble Burst?

Chinese economy has worst growth in three years… at 8.1 per cent

13/04/12 2,112 Views 16 Comments

Economic output in Q1 was up by 8.1 per cent on the same time last year. Unsurprisingly, analysts aren’t too worried.

From The Score PREDICTION

Guess who Seb Coe has tipped to win the most medals at the Olympics (hint: not Ireland)?

13/04/12 354 Views No Comments

The two-time 1,500-meter Olympic champion has laid his cards on the table.

# china - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

China

Protesters clash with riot police in Bo Xilai’s home city

11/04/12 2,185 Views 4 Comments

Rioters in Chongqing clash with police in protest at the ousting of Bo Xilai from the ruling inner circle of the Communist Party.

# china - Monday 9 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Robots In Disguise This post contains images

In pictures: Old car parts welded into real-life ‘Transformers’

09/04/12 4,463 Views 5 Comments

The best use for your old banger you’ll see today.

# china - Saturday 7 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Organ Trading

Five charged in case where boy sold kidney to buy iPhone and iPad

07/04/12 7,144 Views 18 Comments

The case has prompted an outpouring of concern that not enough is being done to guard against the negative impact of increasing consumerism in Chinese society.

# china - Monday 2 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Work Can Wait This post contains videos This post contains images

In pictures: Polar bear cub hand-reared in China

02/04/12 4,235 Views 6 Comments

Take a few moments to bask in the cuteness of this three-month-old cub.

Rescued This post contains videos

China: Two-year old boy rescued from 35-ft well

02/04/12 1,840 Views 5 Comments

A toddler has survived after falling down a 35-ft dry well after rescue workers lowered a mobile phone to see his position.

# china - Saturday 31 March, 2012

China

China shuts websites and detains six following coup rumours

31/03/12 2,647 Views 10 Comments

Officials said that individuals were being punished for fabricating and disseminating rumors that military vehicles had entered Beijing.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

31/03/12 7,323 Views No Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# china - Friday 30 March, 2012

From Business ETC Apple

Investigation finds ‘significant issues’ at Apple manufacturer’s factories

30/03/12 2,901 Views 18 Comments

Most workers making iPhones and iPads said they were not paid enough to cover “basic needs”, the probe found.

# china - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

Take 5 This post contains videos

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

27/03/12 3,707 Views 5 Comments

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
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A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

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Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

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With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
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For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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