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# sandy - Tuesday 15 July, 2014
"Don't swim with this dolphin" islanders warned, as 'Dusty' changes location
A number of swimmers were injured by the mammal off Co Clare last summer…
# sandy - Tuesday 21 January, 2014
These images of sand under a high-powered microscope are stunning
Who knew that you were walking on stuff this gorgeous when you’re on the beach?
# sandy - Tuesday 6 August, 2013
13 moments which mean we'll never forget The O.C.
The show premiered ten years ago this week.
# sandy - Sunday 3 February, 2013
Ireland pledges $50k in funding for New York community devastated by Hurricane Sandy
The Government funding is part of a $320,000 totbal to be provided to community projects in the areas most affected by Sandy.
# sandy - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
PIC: New Jersey governor hailed as 'The Boss' on TIME magazine cover
The outspoken Chris Christie literally dominates the front cover of the news magazine this week. It’s no Enda Kenny but it certainly catches the eye…
# sandy - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
2012: a year in striking images
The year’s biggest news stories…in pics.
# sandy - Thursday 20 December, 2012
2012 NYC Marathon runners can get a full refund, organisers say
Many Irish runners made the long trip to the Big Apple in vain.
# sandy - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island to remain closed until end of year
Statue Island and Ellis Island were damaged when Superstorm Sandy hit the US east coast.
# sandy - Monday 19 November, 2012
In pictures: All-Stars visit Breezy Point in wake of Superstorm Sandy
The travelling party lent a hand when they dropped in on the storm-hit area of Rockaway.
# sandy - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
VIDEO: 'We take care of our business, and then we go home to deal with the dark'
Coach Victor Nazario delivered this inspirational pep talk to a high school football team hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.
# sandy - Friday 9 November, 2012
New Yorkers told to ration petrol
The city mayor signed the order in the hopes of reducing wait times at gas stations.
# sandy - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Look at these Hurricane Sandy charity t-shirts
They’re a little unsettling, but all profits go towards relief efforts.
Snowstorm hits as US north-east recovers from Sandy
In New York and New Jersey, rain and heavy wind carried the potential to swamp homes again and toppled trees wrenched loose by Sandy.
# sandy - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Inquiry into overpricing in New York in aftermath of storm Sandy
The state’s attorney general is investigating alleged price gouging as the cost of petrol and emergency supplies rose in the aftermath of the storm last week.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here’s nine things to know before you start your day…
# sandy - Monday 5 November, 2012
Sons of Irish emigrant swept away in storm as mother 'couldn't get help'
Connor and Brandon Moore, aged four and two, died after they were washed away in the storm which battered the east coast of the United States last week.
New York schools to reopen - but freezing weather brings new risks
Tens of thousands of people whose homes were destroyed or damaged by superstorm Sandy now need to find somewhere to live – and temperatures are plunging dramatically.
# sandy - Sunday 4 November, 2012
The 9 at 9: Sunday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
Explainer: What is reinsurance, and how does it help cover natural disasters?
With the costs of Hurricane Sandy expected to be at least €20 billion, insurers will be looking to reinsurance companies to cover most of the bill. But what are they?
# sandy - Saturday 3 November, 2012
Fake photos that took (most of) us in online
When Superstorm Sandy hit the USA, sharing photos online helped people keep up with its progress – but some fakes appeared along the way.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
# sandy - Friday 2 November, 2012
Sandy recovery: New York marathon plans divide city
New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the marathon would go ahead on Sunday despite the clean-up efforts.
Superstorm Sandy: At least 92 dead across 15 US states
More bodies are being found as police and firefighters search areas hit by the superstorm. The overall death toll is 163 people.
# sandy - Thursday 1 November, 2012
NFL owners, players donate $1 million to Sandy relief
A pre-game salute will also be made to first response crews at all NFL games this weekend, the league said today.
PHOTOS: Fuel shortages and traffic jams as New York tries to get back to normal
The United States is facing a bill of tens of billions of dollars in the wake of ‘Superstorm’ Sandy.
Shell confirms superstorm Sandy triggers oil spill
Company doesn’t specify amount of oil spilled but says it is located off New York City.
Death toll from superstorm Sandy passes 60 in US
President Barack Obama toured the New Jersey coastline yesterday, where he vowed to stay with flood victims “for the long haul”.
On your marks... Mayor says NYC Marathon to go on in wake of Sandy
Organisers say the race can be an inspiration to New Yorkers and benefit businesses that have lost money because of the storm.
# sandy - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
The Evening Fix...now with added gangnam-style Noam Chomsky
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
New Jersey governor postpones Halloween
Governor Chris Christie said it would both dangerous and imprudent to celebrate Halloween as the state struggles to deal with the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.
This NBA star's top-class Range Rover is currently under water
Sucks to be Amar’e Stoudemire.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
15 photos of people's food supplies for superstorm Sandy
Anyone for crackers?
Pics: The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy's east coast rampage
The damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is clear to see in these photos of the aftermath.
Superstorm Sandy: US begins recovery process
People have been struggling to restore power and clear debris after the superstorm hit the east coast of the US.
NYC tries to recover from storm as marathon nears
Irish entrants to this year’s marathon in the Big Apple are facing a long road to the start line.
# sandy - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
The Evening Fix... now with added Tetris-playing pumpkins
Here’s all the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Cuba urged to allow duty-free imports after storm
Cuba’s government has been asked to help victims of Hurricane Sandy by suspending duties on imports of basic necessities such as food and medicine.
Superstorm Sandy: Governor says he will reschedule Halloween if necessary
The weather can mess with Chris Christie all it likes, he’ll just whip out his Executive Order and do what he wants.
Best Hurricane Sandy videobomb so far
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
Poll Results:
No (4868)
Yes (4803)
I don't know (482)
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Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
By Dr Chung Kam Kwok
How I Spend My Money: A 25-year-old civil servant on €38,000 struggling to save while commuting to Dublin
By TheJournal.ie reader
The 25-year-old moved from Dublin to Kildare to cut down on expenses
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