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# Work Can Wait

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# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Trivial Pursuit or Monopoly?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 28th 2011, 12:00 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Angel or star at top of tree?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 27th 2011, 12:00 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Stephen's Day or New Year's sales?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 26th 2011, 12:00 PM
# twitterati
They said what? Here’s 21 tweets that shook the sporting world in 2011* (*not really)
In what has been the most eventful year – like, ever – in the Twittersphere, we’ve picked our favourites from the last 12 months for your entertainment.
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Dec 25th 2011, 3:31 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: When do you open your presents?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 24th 2011, 12:00 PM
# Teaser
Julianne Moore takes on Sarah Palin
Here’s a sneak peek of HBO Film’s (awesome looking) adaptation of Game Change, the book about the 2008 presidential campaign of John McCain.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 3:05 PM
# Work Can Wait
YouTube Top 10: because Ciaran Murphy is better than Charlie Adam
Time for us to cash in all of those hours spent mucking about on YouTube – it’s your weekly countdown of the best sporting videos. Enjoy.
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Dec 22nd 2011, 1:28 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Turkey or not?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 22nd 2011, 12:00 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Roses or Quality Street?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 21st 2011, 12:00 PM
# Christmas
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Real tree or fake?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 20th 2011, 12:00 PM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Leave electrical appliances on standby - or turn them off?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 19th 2011, 12:30 PM
# it's only words
The most annoying words in 2011? Yeah, whatever.
The Marist poll in the US fills us in on the most grating conversation, er, fillers. What are your most hated words of 2011?
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Dec 17th 2011, 10:51 AM
# Work Can Wait
It's Friday (and nearly Christmas) so here's a slideshow of dogs in Santa hats
Beyond the realms of cuteness…
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Dec 16th 2011, 3:21 PM
# Going Viral
YouTube Top 10: because Justin Bieber is more prolific than Fernando Torres
From Old Testament heroes to teary Frenchmen, we bring you this week’s best video clips. You’re welcome.
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Dec 15th 2011, 3:53 PM
# open thread
Open thread: Do you still send Christmas cards?
Post offices have been busy with people sending their Christmas cards before the rush starts – but do you still send cards?
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Dec 13th 2011, 5:27 PM
# Viral Bat
The cutest little... bat: check out this orphaned short-tailed fruit bat
They wouldn’t usually be considered to be among the cutest of animals but this bat is just adorable…
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Dec 13th 2011, 3:42 PM
# Viral Video
'Fare dodger' gets his comeuppance as 'Big Man' throws him off train
The ticket collector was prepared to stay there all night but then in stepped the ‘Big Man’ to sort things out on this Scottish train…
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Dec 12th 2011, 2:43 PM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Do you store cups upside down or not?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 12th 2011, 12:04 PM
# Ferret Friday
It's Friday so here's a slideshow of ferrets from around the world
We’ve got an EU-tastic twist on this week’s slideshow…
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Dec 9th 2011, 2:34 PM
# kebab day
It's National Kebab Day so try... a chocolate kebab
If you don’t fancy celebrating with Abrakebabra today… there are alternative kebab fillings out there, you know.
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Dec 8th 2011, 7:30 PM
# Work Can Wait
YouTube Top 10: because we love it when ROG talks dirty to us
Socrates, the Matrix and a kid drinking beer at the footy – we’ve got it all this week.
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Dec 8th 2011, 3:56 PM
# For the birds
Forget the cuts – here’s some Budget Day Budgies to lighten the mood
A little light relief amid all the doom and and gloom…
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Dec 6th 2011, 7:15 AM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Do you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Dec 5th 2011, 12:30 PM
# Countdown
TheScore.ie's sporting Advent calendar: day 4
Go on, open the fourth window of our Advent calendar. What else would you be doing on Sunday morning?
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Dec 4th 2011, 9:23 AM
# Work Can Wait
It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of orangutans from around the world
The weekend’s on its way – but the timing isn’t important: there’s always time to enjoy some primate party antics.
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Dec 2nd 2011, 3:30 PM
# Christmas
TheScore.ie’s sporting Advent calendar: day 2
It’s JUST 23 more sleeps! Unless, like us, you have a little siesta on Mondays and Fridays after Home and Away. It’s a bit more then.
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Dec 2nd 2011, 9:04 AM
# Going Viral
The YouTube top 10: because Mike Tyson has a lovely singing voice...
Every week we trawl through YouTube comments so you don’t have to. This week round-up feature extra goalkeeping play-acting.
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Dec 1st 2011, 12:56 PM
# Pudding
TheScore.ie's sporting Advent calendar: day 1
It’s the first day of December, the countdown is well and truly on to Christmas and you get to open the first window on our advent calendar. Lucky.
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Dec 1st 2011, 10:29 AM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Are Jaffa Cakes really biscuits or... cakes?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Nov 28th 2011, 12:30 PM
# Photography
In pictures: Seasides, stations and surgery – the year’s best photos from Boards.ie
Photographers have given their work for a new book, with all presents going to a Christmas children’s charity.
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Nov 27th 2011, 7:00 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Which RTÉ TV star would you like to see on a stamp?
Three RTÉ TV personalities have been chosen to front special commemorative stamps – who else on RTÉ TV should get one?
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Nov 25th 2011, 2:32 PM
# Otter Friday
It's Friday so here's a slideshow of otters from around the world
It may seem like a strange choice of animal to exhibit…but just take a look. Plus, there’s an extra-special bonus video.
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Nov 25th 2011, 2:00 PM
# short film
WATCH: Friday at the movies
This week, TheJournal.ie presents a multi award-winning short film about an elderly couple who find a highly unorthodox way to bring joy, youth and love back into their lives…
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Nov 25th 2011, 12:30 PM
# Feet up
Sofa supporter: the sport on TV this weekend
It’s the end of the month and we’re all broke. So get the feet up and check this out for the weekend.
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Nov 25th 2011, 9:30 AM
# Gone Viral
Video of man chasing after his dog goes viral and sparks YouTube spin-offs
Fenton the dog sparked a stampede of red deer in a London park as well as a YouTube sensation.
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Nov 23rd 2011, 1:33 PM
# Work Can Wait
Gallery: Living colour - your photos of Ireland in the autumn
All the leaves are brown! And red, and yellow, and orange.
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Nov 22nd 2011, 1:40 PM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Is this a 'press' or a 'cupboard'?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Nov 21st 2011, 12:30 PM
# Going Viral
YouTube top 10: because we don't understand why no-one auto-tuned Trap before
This week features Mickey Rourke on Gareth Thomas, Lance Armstrong on Paul Kimmage and Giovanni Trapattoni on cats.
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Nov 17th 2011, 2:48 PM
# Robo-Bear
Video: How to stop snoring... with the help of a robotic bear
The robo-teddy will paw your face when it hears you snoring – and give your partner some much-needed peace.
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Nov 16th 2011, 12:17 PM
# Work Can Wait
The burning question*: Do you put jam in the fridge or the cupboard?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
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Nov 14th 2011, 1:33 PM
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