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# twitter - Sunday 20 May, 2012

From Business ETC Pakistan

Pakistan blocks Twitter over blasphemy dispute

Sun, 1:23 PM 2,460 Views 25 Comments

Officials say Twitter refused to remove material considered offensive to Islam,

# twitter - Saturday 19 May, 2012

Opinion

Column: I put my family business on Facebook. Here’s what happened.

Sat, 7:00 PM 58,624 Views 88 Comments

Peter Faulkner was told he had to engage with social media to promote his company – but the results weren’t what he expected.

# twitter - Friday 18 May, 2012

Fiscal Compacted

Referendum roundup: 13 days to go

Fri, 9:00 PM 2,923 Views 32 Comments

Austerity treaty, stability treaty. or somewhere in between? TheJournal.ie keeps you up to date with our evening Fiscal Compact referendum bulletin.

Dublin Bus

Dublin Bus ‘shocked’ after White Pride sticker spotted on vehicle

Fri, 3:52 PM 10,508 Views 97 Comments

The ‘White Pride World Wide’ sticker was placed on the upper deck of the 77a bus.

From Business ETC Do Not Track

Don’t want to be tracked online? Twitter agrees to help…

Fri, 11:26 AM 2,116 Views 4 Comments

Twitter has announced that it’s implementing a ‘Do Not Track’ policy, which will allow users to opt out of having their online behaviour tracked.

# twitter - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

From The Score Twittersphere This post contains images

So long, Kenny! Here’s how Twitter reacted to Dalglish’s sacking

16/05/12 2,014 Views 21 Comments

The Liverpool legend left the club today in controversial circumstances. Here’s what the Twitterati made of it.

# twitter - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Sean Gallagher

Gallagher: RTÉ went ‘into defence mode like Catholic church’ after ‘Twittergate’

15/05/12 4,524 Views 95 Comments

The former Presidential candidate said at the Media Future conference today that RTÉ “shut down to defend itself” like “how the Church itself as institution reacted” when it became aware of abuse in the early nineties.

# twitter - Monday 14 May, 2012

From The Score Shenanigans

Barton charged with two counts of violent conduct

14/05/12 456 Views No Comments

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton faces an FA ban of up to 10 weeks for charges relating to his sending off at the Etihad Stadium.

From The Score Sideline

Joey Barton denies his expletive-filled rant at Alan Shearer was designed to ‘deflect attention’

14/05/12 986 Views 2 Comments

“I really don’t like that p****, in fact I honestly despise him.”

# twitter - Sunday 13 May, 2012

From The Score Champions

Agony and ecstasy: the last moments of the title race finale in 38 tweets

13/05/12 626 Views No Comments

It could not have been more dramatic.

# twitter - Saturday 12 May, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

12/05/12 3,448 Views 3 Comments

Nine things you need to know this morning…

# twitter - Friday 11 May, 2012

Breastfeeding This post contains a poll

Here’s what the world thought of that Time breastfeeding cover…

11/05/12 11,853 Views 91 Comments

Magazine’s photo of mother breastfeeding three-year-old son criticised as “exploitative”. What did you think of it?

# twitter - Thursday 10 May, 2012

From The Score Explanation

Catholics who play for Northern Ireland ‘feel as if they’re not wanted’ – McClean

10/05/12 6,027 Views 61 Comments

The star also promised he was not going to Euro 2012 “to make up the numbers”.

# twitter - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Twits

(Not) Angela Merkel won’t be silenced… she’s back on Twitter

09/05/12 4,179 Views 19 Comments

The Euro Queen’s (fake) account was suspended, but she’s back and ready to take on the world…

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

09/05/12 2,848 Views 3 Comments

Our essential roundup of the day’s big stories – plus any other bits and pieces you may have missed.

From The Daily Edge George Michael

Blackmail and night-vision pics: George Michael shares his NotW experiences

09/05/12 2,390 Views 3 Comments

The singer criticised the authorities for failing to “genuinely prosecute” journalists who break the law.

From The Score Euro 2012

McClean quits Twitter after abuse and death threats

09/05/12 4,971 Views 36 Comments

The winger was hounded on the social networking site following his call up to the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 squad.

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Twitter fights to protect user’s info in #Occupy case

09/05/12 1,385 Views 2 Comments

Prosecutors are trying to gain access to tweets written by Malcolm Harris around the time of the Brooklyn Bridge showdown, but Twitter says the data is Harris’ property.

From The Score Not Easy Being Green

Notre Dame to wear Irish tricolour boots in Lansdowne Rd clash

09/05/12 748 Views 4 Comments

They face Navy at the Aviva Stadium in August.

# twitter - Monday 7 May, 2012

From The Score Your View

Your country, your call: A nation reacts to the Euro 2012 announcement

07/05/12 938 Views No Comments

There’s a mixture of surprise, outrage and sadness in your #euro2012 tweets.

# twitter - Friday 4 May, 2012

From The Score Home Movie This post contains videos

Swing into the long weekend by watching three-year-old Rory McIlroy playing golf in his parents’ living room

04/05/12 622 Views No Comments

You gotta start somewhere.

# twitter - Monday 30 April, 2012

From The Score PR Savvy

Got questions? Tiger Woods readies fan Q&A

30/04/12 289 Views No Comments

Billed as “a chance to have him interact more with fans,” Tiger Woods will bypass his tournament press conference this week in favour of posting a video Q&A session.

# twitter - Friday 27 April, 2012

From The Score FF

Follow Friday: It’s Cian Healy

27/04/12 759 Views No Comments

The Irish prop is our latest recommendation on account of his frequently hilarious tweets.

# twitter - Thursday 26 April, 2012

HAPPY NATION This post contains images

How happy are you? Scientists want to know

26/04/12 6,381 Views 13 Comments

The Science Gallery’s new exhibition ‘Happy? Take a Second Look’ uncovers the true mood of the nation – and will putting the country to the happiness test.

# twitter - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

From The Score Talk Of The Town

It’s official: Barca v Chelsea is the most tweeted about sporting event ever (per second)

25/04/12 656 Views No Comments

Tweeting peaked when Torres scored last night.

From The Score Sweet Tweet

He tweets, he scores: Kaka becomes the top athlete on Twitter

25/04/12 476 Views No Comments

Brazilian tops ten million followers on social networking site.

# twitter - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

From The Score Sticky Wicket This post contains a poll

Poll: Should national associations be allowed to ban players from using Twitter?

24/04/12 268 Views No Comments

Denmark plan to shut down the ’24-7 open microphone’ that is the social networking site. Is this a good thing?

From The Score Prime Time

Former NFL star Deion Sanders live-tweeted an alleged assault by his wife last night

24/04/12 505 Views 1 Comment

This has to be a first, even by Twitter’s often bizarre standards…

From The Score Boo!

Denmark puts Euro 2012 Twitter ban in place

24/04/12 209 Views 1 Comment

Twitter will be a less colourful place without the egomanical ramblings of @bendtnerb52 (“ballplaya, sex, love, rock and roll.”)

# twitter - Monday 23 April, 2012

Abortion

Mullen: Reports I smirked at abortion meeting “entirely untrue”

23/04/12 6,755 Views 74 Comments

The independent Senator says he is “taken aback” by suggestions he was ‘smirking’ when addressing women in Leinster House.

Abortion

In full: Rónán Mullen’s statement rejecting ‘smirking’ allegation

23/04/12 2,994 Views No Comments

The full text of a statement issued by Senator Rónán Mullen to Newstalk’s Lunchtime show, and subsequently shared with us.

# twitter - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Abortion

Ronan Mullen horrified at ‘nasty’ suggestions over abortion debate

21/04/12 16,720 Views 364 Comments

The Senator has spoken to TheJournal.ie as his name trends on Twitter over allegations that he was the ‘nasty’ politician referred to during last night’s Late Late Show.

# twitter - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Score Fame

Follow this: Ulster dominate Irish sport’s Twitter top five

19/04/12 567 Views No Comments

Are you one of the legions that follow Ireland’s leading sportsmen?

# twitter - Sunday 15 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Web Presents This post contains images

6 gifts for the social media enthusiast in your life

15/04/12 8,476 Views 7 Comments

Presents for the loved one who never strays from his or her web-enabled device.

From The Score Twitter Wars

Fez calls fix: Ulster flanker backs down after Twitter blast

15/04/12 1,751 Views 1 Comment

Stephen Ferris’ itchy Twitter finger got him in a little trouble today…

From The Score Twittersphere This post contains images

Take it easy, Bubba! It’s the sporting tweets of the week

15/04/12 1,150 Views No Comments

Rob Kearney reveals his love for Sweet Valley High, and Bubba Watson seemingly attempts to thank everyone on Twitter.

# twitter - Saturday 14 April, 2012

Opinion

Column: Kids are going to destroy the internet. Here’s how it’ll happen.

14/04/12 11,138 Views 23 Comments

Think Silicon Valley will shape the future? You’re looking in the wrong place, writes tech entrepreneur Dylan Collins.

Sectarian

Two men fined for posting anti-Catholic messages on Facebook

14/04/12 5,022 Views 50 Comments

The crimes were reported by Sinn Féin Assembly Member Daithí McKay.

# twitter - Friday 13 April, 2012

From The Score All Flak

‘Get a life’: Piri Weepu hits back at fans accusing him of gaining weight

13/04/12 921 Views 1 Comment

The All Black and Auckland Blues scrum-half has copped some flak on Twitter for his side’s poor Super 15 start

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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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Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

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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…

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