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The first half of this itinerary is a tour through China's more under-traveled destinations. With the tourism boom occurring in China, it's truly a special experience to find beautiful places with few tourists. Lijiang is a perfect example. In any other country, a medieval-era city complete with stone streets and centuries-old buildings would be an attraction. Yet today, it remains just enough off the beaten path to offer travelers a truly authentic experience. This itinerary features these places, both in city- and countryside-form.
The second half is a highlights tour of China's more popular destinations, Shanghai, Xian and Beijing. The classic sites are all here: the heart of modern China in Shanghai, the Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, and the Terracotta Warriors near Xian. This itinerary is a fantastic introduction to China, offering different perspectives on this country deep in culture and history.
In the afternoon, you will be picked up at the airport in Kunming and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
Kunming enjoys all the benefits of a modern Chinese city, without the pressure of living up to the standards set by Hong Kong, Beijing or Shanghai. This is laid back Chinese living, and a few days in Kunming is really worth one's time. Americans and Europeans who want to live in China are beginning to choose Kunming over other Chinese cities for this more familiar lifestyle. Other than the city life, there are some beautiful Karst landscapes in the mountains surrounding the city, and a few days can be lost exploring the temples that dot the city itself.
Today you will be met at your hotel to embark on a tour of the Jiuxiang Caves and the Stone Forest. Enjoy lunch at the Stone Forest Hotel.
Jiuxiang Caves are situated in Jiuxiang Township, about 70 kilometers from Kunming. There are more than one hundred karst caves in Jiuxiang scenic area. The caves at Jiuxiang are the largest cave group system in China. Inside the cave are many well-developed and wonderful stalactites and stalagmites, which look like pretty fairies welcoming their guests. Names have been given to them such as "Fairies Welcoming Guests", "Woman Weaver", and "The Fairy is coming out of bathing".
Note: The final stage is to climb up Bat Cave. This is the most challenging part as there are about 336 steps. Sometimes there are laborers who offering sedan chair service.
A fantastic natural phenomena, the Stone Forest, is located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to millions of years' movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs has become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Kunming and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Dali. Upon arrival in Dali, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
With so many international travelers spreading across every Chinese nook and cranny, it's difficult to find a city that hasn't completely succumbed to the tourism hype. Sandwiched between a pair of popular Yunnan province destinations, Dali remains relatively unexploited. An authentic Chinese lifestyle can be found here, centered around the best parts of travel: eats, drinks, and fun. Most souvenir-hawking is confined to the appropriately named "Foreigner Street" in the Ancient City, while the rest of the city maintains a proud and modern attitude toward its history.
The area around Lake Erhai is blessed with a mild climate and fertile land with forests containing valuable stocks of timber, medicinal herbs and rare animals. A cruise around the lake and its islands is an excellent way to explore the area and visit a working fishing village. Fifteen minutes' wait is sometimes required if there are less than five people to take the boat.
Afterwards it's on to your next tour. The Houses of Bai people in Xizhou are located in the Xizhou Town which is 16 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Dali. Xizhou is not only a famous historic city, but also a typical commercial town of Bai people. It is one of the cradles of National capitalism of Bai people, and a famous hometown to overseas Chinese in Yunnan. You will see typical Bai traditions and dresses there. Some buildings are old and typical ancient architectures, which are the real local house. On the outside walls of each house, there are numerous exquisite paintings showing the art atmosphere.
After you will be transferred to your hotel in Dali. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Dali and transferred to your accommodations in Lijiang. (This service is on a private basis.)
Lijiang is famous for its winding maze of cobblestone streets that let one wander, and get lost, in its twisting turns. "Famous" is certainly the right word, as the large volume of tourists fill up the narrow streets pretty quickly in the morning. Though there are plenty of opportunities to leave the Old City district, we encourage our travelers to settle in and take part in the frantic shuffle. This is a rare opportunity to experience an ancient city that still functions at full capacity every day. One can really feel the energy left here by millions of people over centuries of activity.
Lijiang is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture. It is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient cities still exist. The old town is quite busy in the afternoon and evening with an active atmosphere of the lights and crowd. An early morning visit will be less crowded.
Then visit Wangu Tower. Located on the top of Lion Hill, Wangu is the landmark building of Lijiang ancient town. This pure wood building is 33 meters (108 ft) tall, overlooking the scenery of Lijiang at its foot, and looking out to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance.
You will enjoy lunch at No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant today. (This service is on a private basis.)
Today after breakfast you will enjoy a tourist cable ride up Jade Dragon Mountain and visit the Baisha Murals at Baisha Village.
Noted as the highest tourist cable in China, the Large Cable way goes up to Shanzidou (Shanzi Peak) the main peak of the snow mountain, with the an entire length of 2,914m, a top altitude of 4,506 km, and a perpendicular ascent of 1,150m. The cable car will take you into the clouds, where you will be far away from the worldly hurly-burly, and find yourself in a real paradise. Many visit Ganhanzi, Baishuihe (White Water River), and Glacier Park from this cableway.
Painted over a thousand years ago, the murals of Baisha Village, combine the cultures of Han, Tibetan and Naxi people displaying the life stories of the Tibet Buddhism, Confucian and Taoism. Drop by Dr. Ho's clinic, an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Lijiang. Visitors will see how Dr. Ho and his apprentices diagnose and treat patients, and get to know about the local clinic and herb culture. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Lijiang and transferred to your accommodations in Shangri-La. (This service is on a private basis.)
Traveling north to south, Shangri-La is the first city where one really feels the Tibetan influence on Chinese culture, or the Chinese influence on Tibetan culture. The Tibetan monastery is why many people come here, and many more come here to begin the journey across Tibet. Locals are both used to foreign travelers and thankful for them. Expect a warmer-than-average welcome to the city.
Shangri-La serves as the legendary jumping-off point into the Himalayas. Speaking of Himalayas, make sure to take your time here. At 10,500 feet above sea level, you may have to stop for a breath or two while climbing the steps of this city.
View the first bend of the Yangtze River at The Stone Drum Town. Stone Drum Town stands at the base of the mountain flanking First Bay on the Yangtze River. This town derives its name from a white marble carved monument in the shape of a drum. It has a diameter of 15 m and is 0.7 m tall. This historically relevant stone monument was erected during one of the earliest periods of history of the Lijiang area.
Then see Tiger Leaping Gorge. As one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges, Tiger Leaping Gorges are located in Hutiaoxia Town, 105 kilometers away from Zhongdian/Shangri-La County. Spring is the best time to visit, as melting snow flowing down from mountains makes the river turbulence at its peak. (This service is on a private basis.)
Today in Shangri La you will visit the Songzanlin Lamasery and Pudacuo National Park. Enjoy lunch at Arro Khampa.
The largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan Province. Occupying an area of 33.3 hectares, Songzanlin was built in the style of Potala Palace in Lhasa and represents the Tibetan culture, housing buddhist statues and many precious cultural treasures.
Located near Shangri-La in China's Yunnan Province in southwest China, the Pudacuo National Park covers a total area of nearly 2,000 square kilometers. This park has an average altitude of 3,500 meters and retains a well-preserved ecosystem within the virgin forests.
The must-see scenery in this park includes Lake Bita and Lake Shudu. "Bita" means "a place with a dense oak forest" in the Tibetan language and "Bitahai" means a quiet lake. The Bitahai Lake is surrounded by mountains covered with ancient pines, oaks and rhododendrons, and appears like an emerald in the heart of the mountain. Shudu Lake is located in northeast of Shangri-la and it is one of the largest fresh water lakes on the Diqing plateau. The lake is surrounded by a forest of fir, spruce and silver birch, and is home to lots of wild animals such as bears, golden cats, deer and pheasants. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Shangri-La and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Guilin. Upon arrival in Guilin, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
As China opened its doors to the international community in the second half of the 20th century, Guilin was the crown jewel. The epic landscapes, combined with the charming historic town, created a picturesque vision of rural China - and does so to this day.
Guilin serves as a central base for travel in the region around it. International hotels, restaurants, and shops line the streets of the historic center to accommodate the tourism economy. One is sure to meet international travelers who will inevitably share stories of their adventures around town. Guilin is the perfect place for new travel stories to be born.
Today you will enjoy visits to Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flut Cave and Daxu Ancient Town. Enjoy lunch at McFound Restaurant.
Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River. It is the symbol of Guilin with 55 meters high and got its name because its shape resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the Li River. The hill is pierced with many caves and topped with a small pagoda.
Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
Daxu Ancient Town is in the township of Linchuan, 15km away from the city proper of Guilin.It is one of Guangxi's four ancient towns. The old street runs about 2km along the Li River. The narrow street is paved stone blocks, and the houses on both sides are well preserved. (This service is on a private basis.)
Today you will make a day trip to Longsheng with your guide and driver. Enjoy visits to a minority village and terraced fields. (190kms total)
The Longji Terraces are built into the steep mountain range named "The Dragon's Backbone" about 2.5 hours from Guilin. The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the mountain. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. There are about 66 square kilometers of terraced fields in the district. The Terraces were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by the Zhuang people. Zhuang and Yao minority villages dot the area and feature traditional unique architecture where no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and dressing styles are especially interesting. Sedan chairs are available from the parking lot to the top of the mountain for customers who would like to see the great views but do not wish to climb all the way up to the top; it takes about CNY350 per person for the round trip.
Enjoy lunch at Ping'an Restaurant today. (This service is on a private basis.)
Today you will embark on a Li River cruise from Guilin to Yanghuo.
A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery, there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.The Li river cruise is by a medium size boat which can accommodate about 140 passengers.
Today you will also experience some countryside cycling before heading to your hotel.
Experience Yangshuo's idyllic scenery and see rural life by riding a bike. You can also choose to ride an electric golf cart (6 passengers maximum). Your tour guide will lead the way and introduce what's happening around. Drop by a local farmer's house and get to know about their life in the countryside. The whole cycling takes around 2 hours for a length of 15 kilometers. (This service is on a group basis.)
Travelers don't visit Yangshuo for the city, they visit for the countryside that's just a short drive away. The karst rock formations that make up the surrounding landscapes are almost out of a dream. Hiking, biking and river boating one's way through the maze of mountains is really all the reason you need to visit this place. Yangshuo itself is friendly towards visitors, with plenty of English speakers and international restaurants throughout.
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Yangshuo and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
One can see Shanghai's stories in its architecture. From art deco buildings that were all the craze in the 20's and 30's, to silver skyscrapers that baffle the mind, to tight streets leading through local hoods, it's plain to see. Shanghai has been growing strong, and it does not show signs of slowing down any time soon. As one of China's economic motors, Shanghai shows off a dramatic blend of businesses and business people, and everyone is pursuing the Chinese dream of prosperity that the city reflects so well.
Today, you will go on a full day and comprehensive tour of Shanghai, beginning at Yuyuan Garden located in the center of the city's old quarter. This was a private garden built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with typical Chinese classic architecture and style. The garden is surrounded by a busy market place selling everything from local snacks, to handicrafts and antiques.
Next you'll visit the Bund. This 1.5-kilometer-long embankment runs along the western bank of Huangpu River. On its west side it is the "architecture gallery" with 52 well-preserved old European style buildings. Once the major trading and commercial center of old Shanghai, the Bund has now taken on new vitality, with futuristic developments, chic restaurants, top end shops and bars offer plenty to see and do-and by night it's magic!
Next you'll visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1918, Jade Buddha Temple is a very popular Buddhist temple among local people. The main treasures are two statues of Buddha imported from Burma by sea. They were carved from rare single blocks of white jade adorned with precious stones. The temple is a hive of activities with monks, worshippers and visitors.
You will also visit the Shanghai World Financial Center, reaching a height of 1,615 feet, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall and the Jiangnan Silk Shop.
Today, after breakfast, you'll enjoy a tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.
Shaped like a fan, Zhujiajiao Water Town has hundreds of years of history. Thousands of examples of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty architecture lie on the sides of the lakes and the 36 stone bridges retain their ancient style. The tour includes four attractions: Tongtianhe (an ancient pharmacy), the historic Post Office, Yuanjin Temple and Kezhi Garden. You will also have an opportunity to take a 20 minutes cruise on the river through the ancient town.
Today you will also visit Shikumen, where 80% of Shanghainese were born and raised before the 90's. Now with the economy developing, Shikumen has changed a lot, turns into a gathering place with bars, tea houses and entertainment centers. However, you still could take a glance at Wu Li Xiang, which is a small exhibition of the old Shanghainese' home furnishings. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Shanghai and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
As the Eastern tip of the Silk Road, the caravans from the west brought their culture and customs, and the result is Xian, a unique city in China with deep history. Make no mistake, Xian is a modern city, but Ming Dynasty-era city walls are still intact, and the Muslim Quarter remains as a hub of merchant activity as it has for centuries. The Terracotta Warriors, outside the city, have been the main draw for tourism to Xian. Many people fly in and out to observe their ancient faces, but history enthusiasts can find a reason to stay much longer.
This morning, you will first visit the Terracotta Warriors. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars.
Later in the day, your excursion will lead you to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
Visit Shaanxi History Museum. The history of Shaanxi is said to be the history of China, and this museum is quite simply one of the nation's best. Four major galleries in large, Tang-style buildings house a vast and impressive collection, beautifully displayed. Most of the item labels are in English, although some other information on the exhibitions is not, but your guide can help here. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Next visit the Ancient City Wall on a bicycle. The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers form one of the oldest and most complete city defenses still around. Built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city centre, it is a major landmark, and the best preserved, as well as the oldest and largest of the city defense systems in China. We operate this with bicycle. If the weather is not good for biking on the city wall, we will substitute a visit to the Bell Tower. Your guide will be very glad to take you the Bell Tower after you have been to look at the city wall.
Enjoy lunch at Qianzhou Restaurant. (This service is on a private basis.)
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Xian and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. (This service is on a private basis.)
This is it. All of China's industry, culture, people, and history come together here, and the result is Beijing. The beating heart of the great machine is thriving, and as China evolves so does Beijing. One can see this in the food. It's quickly becoming more international and modern while still retaining its Chinese roots, and the world's best chefs are flocking to open restaurants in the city. One can see this in the locals, who are eating out more than ever before, and doing so wearing post-modern fashions and talking on the market's latest cell phones. The Olympic stadiums in all their modern glory are a short drive away from the ancient Great Wall, and the Forbidden City looks out over new skyscraper constructions. If you want to experience the new China and can only visit one city, Beijing is your destination.
Before your overnight train to Xian this evening you will enjoy some more sightseeing in Beijing. Begin with a Hutong Tour in Xicheng District.
Hutong is a maze of historic alleyways with old single storey traditional courtyard houses, which are now fast disappearing. In this one hour tour, you can hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys as well as visit a local family then walk on the Silver Ingot Bridge (Yinding Bridge) and find out about the different thresholds of the courtyards.
Next visit the Lama Temple. The colorful Yonghe Lamasery is the largest and most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It's still very active, and the beautiful halls and courtyards are thronged with devotees come to worship or seek good luck. You can see the world's largest wooden statue (the Matreiya Buddha) and Tibetan exhibitions.
Lastly, visit Houhai. Houhai is a lake in central Beijing, one of the three parts of Shichahai. In recent years it has become famous for nightlife because it is home to several popular restaurants, bars, and cafes.The area is especially popular with foreign tourists visiting Beijing, but is also often visited by the expatriate community and younger locals.
Enjoy lunch at the Courtyard 7 Restaurant. (This service is on a private basis.)
Today you will visit two of China's most impressive engineering feats, one old and one new! After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is about a 2.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift.
You will also visit the Temple of Heaven today. Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties visited for annual ceremonies of pray for good harvests. Located in the south of Central Beijing, it covers an area of 273 hectares. Temple of Heaven was enrolled as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
You will then visit the Beijing Olympic Stadiums. Located at the north end of the central axis of Beijing City, with a large area of 1215 hectares, this complex includes the national museum, exhibition area, Olympic Village and Olympic competition avenues. Approximately 31 venues were used in the Beijing Olympics, including the National Stadium, the Bird's Nest and National Aquatics Center. You will explore the park, but today's tour won't include going inside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
You'll also visit a Cloisonne factory.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel this morning after breakfast, and take you on a full day tour of the city, including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park and more.
The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors between 1368 and 1911. This "city within a city" is a World Heritage Site, and is the largest and the best preserved ancient imperial architecture complex in the world, with great square, halls and gates contrast with intricate halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters.
Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the center of Beijing, named after the Tiananmen (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which sits to its north, separating it from the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. As the world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, it is surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
Jingshan Park was a part of the Forbidden City until the early 1900's when the walls were pulled down and a road cut through it destroying several gates and buildings between the park and the rear entrance of the palace. The hill in Jingshan Park was made with the earth removed to create the palace moat. It is well worth the climb on a clear day for spectacular views of the Forbidden City and Beijing.
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Beijing and transferred to the airport. (This service is on a private basis.)
This 28 story hotel near Wujiaba Airport was built in 1998 and underwent a partial renovation as quickly as 2004. Many of the hotel's employees speak English and its management is proud of the amount of hotel experience they collectively have. All the rooms are designed with international travellers in mind, and the hotel has made sure Western amenities are the norm throughout.
Opened in 2002, the Dali Landscape Hotel is located in the famous Old Town of Dali, Yunnan Province. This hotel is built in traditional Bai Nationality style. It is 13km away from the City Center, 15km away from the Railway Station and 25km away from the Dali Airport. The Dali Landscape Hotel offers a total of 315 guest rooms, including standard room and single room, etc. All rooms are provided with IDD/DDD phone and 24-hour hot water and so on. The Chinese restaurant in the hotel mainly provides local specialty foods.
The GuanFang Hotel Qidian is in the center of Lijiang and faces Yulong Mountain. Its 288 rooms boast modern facilities and comfortable and welcoming accommodations.
Situated within the vicinity of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, this property is a short distance away from Diqing Museum and Guishan Park for your benefit. Equipped with a restaurant on site, game room, concierge access and complimentary wifi throughout the property, you are sure to stay occupied and comfortable during your stay.
Situated in Railway Station, Guilin Zhongshui International Hotel is the perfect place to experience Guilin and its surroundings. Only 30.0 Km away, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. A haven of rest and relaxation, the hotel will offer total renewal just steps away from the city's numerous attractions such as Guilin Art Gallery, Pagoda Hill, Tunnel Hill Park. Guilin Zhongshui International Hotel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. The hotel provides car park, bar, 24-hour front desk, room service, shops to ensure our guests the greatest comfort. Hotel accommodations have been carefully appointed to the highest degree of comfort and convenience, with television, air conditioning, non smoking rooms, coffee/tea maker, desk in each room. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Whatever your purpose of visit, Guilin Zhongshui International Hotel is an excellent choice for your stay in Guilin.
Renovated in 2008, the Ai Yuan Hotel guarantees guests a pleasant stay whether in Yangshuo for business or pleasure. Only 0.1 km from the city center, the hotel's strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. Visitors to the hotel can take pleasure in touring the city's top attractions: Fuli Ancient Town, West Street, Impression Sanjie Liu. The facilities and services provided by Ai Yuan Hotel ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Top features of the hotel include 24hr room service, coffee shop, shops, car park, meeting facilities. The hotel features 72 beautifully appointed guest rooms, each including desk, internet access – LAN, hair dryer, satellite/cable TV, television. The hotel offers fantastic facilities, including garden, to help you unwind after an action-packed day in the city. Ai Yuan Hotel is your one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Yangshuo.
The Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai has an extremely convenient and central location, in the heart of Shanghai's business, entertainment and shopping center. It offers clean and compact rooms, with easy access to Metro Lines 1, 2 and 8. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, Huaihai Road shopping district and the People's Square are all close at hand. With the Metro, the whole city is at your disposal (and taxis to get around in your free time are inexpensive and plentiful). Rooms and suites in this Shanghai hotel are all outfitted with LCD PC-TV equipment, and a wireless network covers the entire hotel. On-site Chinese, Western restaurants and a café serve fine food.
This warm and welcoming hotel with modern amenities is located on South Avenue, in the heart of Xian City. The eight story property boasts 170 comfortably furnished guest rooms, equipped with high standard facilities. Rooms come with a variety of layouts, catering to all types of guests. The Xian Skytel is adjacent to the Bell Tower and faces the scenic Stele Forest, South Gate and City Wall. The property is merely minutes from the railway station and a convenient 40-minute drive from the airport. There is much to explore in this charming city and tourist attractions are easily accessible from the hotel.
East meets West at Dong Fang Hotel Beijing, a 25-minute drive from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The hotel combines classic Chinese and Western design and offers 2 restaurants. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas. The air-conditioned guestrooms are fitted with a work desk, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom has bathroom amenities and a hairdryer.
*Pricing is based on two persons traveling together, based on availability, subject to change.


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Books Starting With "C"
Comic, Vol. 3
Patrick's coming up on another deadline, and Alice is all set to step in and help. Maybe he's not such a bad buy...when he's not making her wash his dirty underwear! But before she can give Patrick much thought, Alice's musings are interrupted by a terrible announcement-Sangmoon High has gone bankrupt and will merge with the all-boys school, Seomoon! For Nancy and the other girls, combining with Seomoon is a fabulous chance to meet hot guys, but for Alice, moving away from her familiar classrooms and teachers is painful, not to mention having classes with Patrick! And with Mr. Hwang in Taiwan, who will Alice turn to for comfort?
Comic, Vol. 4
Since her daring rescue, Daria's fallen hard for Patrick. But her fantasies are threatened when she spots Patrick with Alice on a late-night stroll. Is it just a manhwa lesson, or is it love? Or maybe both?! Daria's not about to take any chances. Armed with the knowledge of Patrick "Saturn" Kang's true identity, Daria is prepared to do everything in her power to drive him and Alice apart!
Comic, Vol. 5
Daria's schemes have taken root; with Alice brokenhearted and Patrick feeling betrayed, now's her chance to deliver the finishing blow - and what better place to flaunt her victory than her big birthday bash? With Patrick dancing in her arms, Daria thinks she at last has him for her own. But at this costume party, Patrick's ready to dig up the lies and unmask the real Daria. What he didn't expect to find was - a girl deeply in love?
Comic, Vol. 6
Patrick departs for the book signing in Busan, leaving Alice behind to stew over the violent outcome of their last meeting. In his absence, a long-awaited face returns to school after recovering from an injury. To Nancy and the other girls, he is the sweet, milky-skinned "Flower King" of Seomoon High. But to Alice he's...the pervert from the piano classroom! Though Neil seems to have completely forgotten the incident, he still won't take his eyes off of Alice. And with his sweet, easygoing smile, Alice is finding it increasingly difficult to keep her eyes off of him!
Comic, Vol. 7
Patrick is still reeling after Alice's angry outburst. But there's no time for him to process the breakup - the Seomoon Festival races are about to begin! The air is laced with tension as Patrick's best friend Neil steps up to the starting line with Alice at his side for the three-legged race, and Daria jumps at the chance to pair up with Patrick. When the starting pistol is fired, Alice is off like a shot with a hapless Neil in tow, determined to leave Patrick in the dust. But only one of them will finish...
Comic, Vol. 8
Neil is such a kind, warm person that Alice has run out of reasons to turn down his advances. Now that they are officially a couple, Alice can't deny that life with Neil is much happier than her time with Patrick, but she still feels unsure about her new relationship. Patrick finds himself conflicted, not wanting to hurt his best friend by reclaiming his girlfriend. He agrees to date Daria, who is thrilled to finally land her man, but Patrick also feels restless with his new partner. Is it really over between Patrick and Alice?
Coming to Our Senses
Now in paperback, the guide to living a meaningful life from the world stress expert "[The] journey toward health and sanity is nothing less than an invitation to wake up to the fullness of our lives as if they actually mattered . . ." --Jon Kabat-Zinn, from the Introduction Ten years ago, Jon Kabat-Zinn changed the way we thought about awareness in everyday life with his now-classic introduction to mindfulness, Wherever You Go, There You Are. Now, with Coming to Our Senses, he provides the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness and our physical and spiritual wellbeing. With scientific rigor, poetic deftness, and compelling personal stories, Jon Kabat-Zinn examines the mysteries and marvels of our minds and bodies, describing simple, intuitive ways in which we can come to a deeper understanding, through our senses, of our beauty, our genius, and our life path in a complicated, fear-driven, and rapidly changing world. In each of the book's eight parts, Jon Kabat-Zinn explores another facet of the great adventure of healing ourselves--and our world--through mindful awareness, with a focus on the "sensescapes" of our lives and how a more intentional awareness of the senses, including the human mind itself, allows us to live more fully and more authentically. By "coming to our senses"--both literally and metaphorically by opening to our innate connectedness with the world around us and within us--we can become more compassionate, more embodied, more aware human beings, and in the process, contribute to the healing of the body politic as well as our own lives in ways both little and big.
Coming to Our Senses
From the bestselling author and renowned mindfulness teacher, scientist, and educator . . . a guide to living a meaningful life.
This follow-up to the widely praised national bestseller Wherever You Go, There You Are is yet another revolutionary offering from Jon Kabat-Zinn, showing readers how the power of mindfulness can bring radical change to their lives.
In the national bestseller Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn struck a chord in contemporary society that continues to reverberate to this day. It has been embraced by politicians, business leaders, and celebrities and endures as a classic with readers. In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kabat-Zinn teaches us how to harness the power of mindfulness to effect profound change in our personal lives and in the world.
As stress continues to exact a toll on everyday life, people are increasingly turning to ancient, meditative methods, which have been tested by science, to relieve the ill effects and become more focused, healthy, and proactive. Kabat-Zinn has been for decades at the forefront of this mind/body movement and the revolution in medicine and health care it has spawned, demystifying it and bringing it into the mainstream. In Coming to Our Senses, he shares how every human has the capacity to mobilize deep, innate resources for continual learning, growing, healing, and transformation through mindfulness.
Woven into eight parts, Coming to Our Senses uses anecdotes and stories from Kabat-Zinn's own life experiences and work in his clinic to illustrate healing possibilities. At its core, the book offers remarkable insight into how to use the five senses--touch, hearing, sight, taste, and smell, plus awareness itself--as a path to a healthier, saner, and more meaningful life.
This is the definitive book for our time on the connection between mindfulness, health, and our physical and spiritual well-being.


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Singer Iggy Pop celebrates his 65th birthday today while Jack Nicholson turns 75 tomorrow.
But their wild younger days are not always such a distant memory as they enjoy growing old disgracefully...
Iggy Pop
Born: April 21 1947. Age: 65
Same age as: Hillary Clinton
In his prime: While on stage, fond of smearing his chest with peanut butter before swan-diving onto broken glass. At home, redecorated the walls of his band The Stooges' Fun House home with his own blood, squirted from the syringe he used to shoot heroin.
Now: Leathery, sober insurance salesman and fitness enthusiast. Fond of playing tennis in the nude.
Born: December 24 1945. Age: 66
Same age as: Aung San Suu Kyi
In his prime: Acid dealer to Jimi Hendrix. Amphetamine sulphate enthusiast who once dodged a Canadian jail term after being charged with possession of cocaine which turned out to be speed. Claims to have drunk at least one bottle of Jack Daniels per day since he was 30.
Now: Shows no signs of slowing down.
Keith Richards
Born: December 18 1943. Age 68
Same age as: Newt Gingrich
In his prime: Human riff turned walking medicine cabinet, fond of heroin, cocaine, opium, hashish and Jack Daniels. Once played a gig while tripping on LSD. Luckily, the Stones were led on stage in a carriage pulled by six white horses and "I played fantastically. We were really rocking. The horses must have done something to the acid."
Now: Snorted late father's ashes, mixed with cocaine, in 2007 but finally gave up the bugle after falling from a tree - where he was foraging for coconuts - in 2008. Stopped drinking in 2010.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Born: September 29 1935. Age: 76
Same age as: The Dalai Lama
In his prime: Married 13-year-old cousin, accidentally shot his bass player while drunk, turned up to Graceland demanding to see Elvis while in possession of a loaded pistol. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, checked into the Betty Ford Clinic in 1985 but lasted only two days, telling the National Enquirer: "Jerry don't sweep the floors for nobody".
Now: Has packed in the drink and drugs but legendarily curmudgeonly behaviour remains and he got hitched again last month - to his cousin's ex-wife, that cousin being a brother to the cousin he married.
Jack Nicholson
Born: April 22 1937. Age 75
Same age as: Bill Cosby
In his prime: According to Watergate journalist Bob Woodward, once enraged the late John Belushi with his policy of "upstairs" - for personal use - and "downstairs" - for guests - cocaine during house parties. Close friend of late gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson, who sparked an Aspen, Colorado manhunt after peppering Nicholson's ranch with gunshot, then leaving a bleeding elk heart on his doorstep, in honour of Jack's birthday.
Now: Claims to be in bed by 9pm when not filming. Said to be fond of CSI and Without A Trace.
Ozzy Osbourne
Born: December 3 1948. Age: 63
Same age as: Prince Charles
In his prime: So keen on taking cocaine - which he nicknamed "krell" - that finding himself without, decided to snort up an entire hill of ants instead. Arrested for urinating on historic Texan war memorial The Alamo, while wearing his wife's dress.
Now: Drug and alcohol free, but bears the scars.
Chuck Berry
Born: October 18 1926. Age: 85
Same age as: Tony Bennett
In his prime: Served almost two years in jail in the early 1960s for transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines. In his dotage, is estimated to have paid out over $1million to 59 women secretly filmed using the toilet in his Missouri restaurant. Arrested for cocaine possession when aged 63, but never charged, though did cop to owning 62 grams of hashish "for personal use".
Now: All quiet on the Ding-A-Ling front.
Peter O'Toole
Born: August 2 1932. Age: 79
Same age as: Donald Rumsfeld
In his prime: Olympic-class boozer, famous for greeting visitors in his dressing room while sitting between two pedal bins, one full of beer, the other full of whisky, from which he would sip alternately. Claims to have woken up from one 1959 night out with Michael Caine to discover that they had slept through two days, had been banned for life from their favourite restaurant and were due on stage for the first night of their play in four hours.
Now: Sober since brush with death in 1975.
Nick Nolte
Born: February 8, 1941. Age: 71
Same age as: Dick Cheney
In his prime: Subject of the greatest mugshot ever in 2002 after deciding to swig liquid ecstasy while driving home from a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Says: "I had a different opinion about this substance than most people had. I knew the history of it and I knew the doctors and I knew how to use it."
Now: Off the sauce and substances but relapsed while filming last year's Warrior, saying of one quiet evening out: "Man, you wouldn't believe the night I had. There was more cocaine there, more alcohol, this guy with tattoos all over him and rings, this girl who wanted to leave with me but she had been with him for 10 years and he was threatening to kill me. We barely got out of there alive.'"
Howard Marks
Born: August 13 1945. Age 66
Same age as: Actress Brenda Fricker
In his prime: Ran multi-million pound drug empire - once making £300,000 on a single deal in 1976 - despite smoking 25 joints a day. Spent seven years in jail as a result. Strict "no hard drugs" policy, but made an exception for hallucinogenics.
Now: Still smoking and, possibly as a result, can appear yellow in hue during his numerous public appearances. Recently ventured into the art world, selling his signature on sheets of the blotting paper formerly used for acid trips - though the publicity blurb sadly cautioned "no LSD".


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Ideologies and scandal
Let's institute a moratorium on citing the sexual (or fiscal) indiscretions of various leaders and linking their misdeeds to the individuals' ideology, whether of the left or right.
The Human Stain, by Philip RothThe Day After: A Retrospective on Religious Dissent in the Presidential Crisis, by Gabriel J. Fackre
Linda Tripp and Virginia Woodhull, living more than a century apart, were central figures in two public scandals involving high-profile figures. Tripp is facing a Maryland jury on charges she secretly taped her telephone conversations with Monica Lewinsky.


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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a common opportunistic infection in pediatric acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Mortality rates of 34% have been reported for the acute infection, with much higher mortality rates occurring in the presence of respiratory failure. Corticosteroids reduce the morbidity and mortality in adults with AIDS and P carinii pneumonia. We report herein our experience with corticosteroids in P carinii pneumonia in pediatric AIDS.
When the data on adults were published, we began treating our patients with corticosteroids. We compared these children (group 1) with those children treated in a similar manner, but without corticosteroids (group 2).
The two groups had similar ages, initial serum lactate dehydrogenase levels, and initial alveolar-arterial difference in partial pressure of oxygen. There was a significant (P<.0001) reduction in the need for mechanical ventilation and in mortality in the corticosteroid-treated group.
Corticosteroid therapy during acute infection with P carinii in young children with AIDS appears to significantly reduce morbidity (as measured by the need for mechanical ventilation) and mortality.(Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1994;148:638-641)
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I really like this. The details really work to set the time and the place and I'm already wondering how the spirited and wise for her years Eleanor is going to get out of marrying that toad. Well-done.
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After reading the first chapter of Defiant Daughter, I look forward to an adventure unfolding within these pages. If i have ever heard a painter write, it is draped within the colors of this first chapter. Bravo Linda Martin.
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Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Ireland/Archive 7
|This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page.
|Archive 6
|Archive 7
|Archive 8
- The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
- 1 Irish comics
- 2 Flag of Ireland
- 3 Audio pronunciation of Irish language article titles
- 4 Help wanted for GAR
- 5 Requested move on the Flag of Ireland
- 6 Attempt to ban "Nationalist" from discussions
- 7 Proposal to move Ireland to Ireland (island), etc
- 8 New Ireland project
- 9 How to list an Article for scrapping (Flags...)
- 10 Letterkenny
- 11 Talk:Diplomatic missions of Ireland
- 12 Religious shrines of Ireland
- 13 Map needed
- 14 Page moves: Ireland and Republic of Ireland
- 15 Ireland proposals - important update
- 16 RfC: controversial multi-page move
- 17 List of Irish people in World War II
- 18 cat: irish cuisine
- 19 List of Irish people
- 20 Image Requests
- 21 Lists of townlands
Irish comics
The Irish Comics Wiki needs contributors! --Nicknack009 (talk) 20:10, 4 October 2008 (UTC)
Flag of Ireland
Certain Users have unilaterally moved the Flag of Ireland to the Flag of the Republic of Ireland (and made the former a DAB page). I believe this was done without consensus and should be reverted. Regards. Redking7 (talk) 22:38, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- This follows the consensus that the state of Ireland should be at the page Republic of IrelandTraditional unionist (talk) 22:41, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- There is no consensus that the state should be at Republic of Ireland, only a lack of consensus that it should be moved. This page move seems to have followed an RM, so it was done fairly; still, I think it was unfortunate, for reasons I have given before. Scolaire (talk) 07:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Where was the notice for this proposed move posted? I don't see it here on WikiProject Ireland, or at the Talk:Ireland page? It's hardly consensus if the article was moved in secret... --HighKing (talk) 21:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- I have to agree with HighKing because I did not see anything about this anywhere except after the fact. It seemed to me like an underhand secret move that should be challenged. Where do we do that? TU is wrong - there is no consensus for this - should be does not a consensus make. Flag of Ireland is correct and the dab page might appropriately be called Flags of Ireland. ww2censor (talk) 22:18, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- In general the procedure would be to wait 14 days after the move (23 October) and file another RM. The catch is that a move back is more likely to fail for lack of consensus if there is any significant opposition. Having said that, the move does look a bit dodgy on re-reading it - it seems to be based on Number 57's reading of the arguments more than on consensus. However, any new move proposal would want to be very carefully worded to be reasonably sure of success. Scolaire (talk) 07:33, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
- I have to agree with HighKing because I did not see anything about this anywhere except after the fact. It seemed to me like an underhand secret move that should be challenged. Where do we do that? TU is wrong - there is no consensus for this - should be does not a consensus make. Flag of Ireland is correct and the dab page might appropriately be called Flags of Ireland. ww2censor (talk) 22:18, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Where was the notice for this proposed move posted? I don't see it here on WikiProject Ireland, or at the Talk:Ireland page? It's hardly consensus if the article was moved in secret... --HighKing (talk) 21:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- There is no consensus that the state should be at Republic of Ireland, only a lack of consensus that it should be moved. This page move seems to have followed an RM, so it was done fairly; still, I think it was unfortunate, for reasons I have given before. Scolaire (talk) 07:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Audio pronunciation of Irish language article titles
Hi, is there anyone out there who could provide an audio pronunciation for those articles with Irish language titles, e.g. Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Áras an Uachtaráin, Dáil Éireann, Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, etc but it could cover all entries in Category:Entities with Irish names. I could do it myself but I am not a native speaker so I'm sure there would be objections! So if you or someone you know could record the pronunciations and upload them to wikipedia that would be great! Tx, Snappy56 (talk) 06:48, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- There might equally be trouble if it was done by somebody with too strong a regional accent (e.g. Donegal or Dingle). A non-native speaker would be more likely to use the Caighdeán, and this might actually be the safer option in the end. Scolaire (talk) 07:50, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- That's a good point, I myself find native speakers from Donegal quite hard to understand. The best option would be somebody with a "neutral" accent (however that might be defined) but then again it might be better to have some audio files with any accent rather than nothing as is the case at present. Snappy56 (talk) 11:44, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- What I'm really saying is that if you yourself are confident that your pronunciation is all right, then maybe you should go for it. Scolaire (talk) 14:06, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
Help wanted for GAR
Ireland has been nominated for a good article reassessment. Articles are typically reviewed for one week. Please leave your comments and help us to return the article to good article quality. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status will be removed from the article. Reviewers' concerns are here. Can the wiki project assist in removing the few issues and getting the flagship article returned to GA? — Preceding unsigned comment added by ZincBelief (talk • contribs) 10:31, 21 October 2008
Requested move on the Flag of Ireland
Having read over the discussion on the recent move and the concerns expressed, I have begun a move request on the flag. Your comments would be welcome here. --Domer48'fenian' 18:20, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
- I cannot believe that this move took place in the first place. There was clearly no consensus (notwithstanding the lame efforts of the admin to artificially increase the support count). Is there a process for reporting this bad move like ANI or something? --HighKing (talk) 13:22, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
There was no consensus to move it; the result should have been no consensus. That WP:IE was not informed is also a mitigating factor in why it should not have been moved. While I'm here, why is disambiguation needed between Ireland and Northern Ireland, two totally different names. Why are we using Republic of Ireland for the name of the country when Irish Constitutional Law states that the country's name is Ireland? Example, Kerry is in Ireland, Derry is in Northern Ireland. Ridiculous article names such as Economy of the Republic of Ireland. What is that all about? Could an editor please explain to me why this is? Thanks.--Domer48'fenian' 13:46, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Just some examples Politics of the Republic of Ireland, Economy of the Republic of Ireland, History of the Republic of Ireland and so forth, why is this necessary? "Disambiguation in Wikipedia is the process of resolving conflicts in article titles that occur when a single term can be associated with more than one topic, making that term likely to be the natural title for more than one article. In other words, disambiguations are paths leading to different articles which could, in principle, have the same title." So why is disambiguation necessary between Ireland and Northern Ireland, totally different names? So using the above example, what is wrong with Politics of Ireland? --Domer48'fenian' 14:02, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
- I'd recommend changing the horse before the carts folks. Ya'll gotta be careful about these 'page movements' as AE is out there watching. GoodDay (talk) 14:05, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
- Hang on GoodDay, we didn't move any articles! The article was moved without consensus. Take a look at the original Move Request and see if there was a consensus. Let me know what you think (and read the comments section below too). BTW, do you think AE would relate this to the troubles too? :-) If so, that's also pretty ridiculous... --HighKing (talk) 14:29, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
AE are not concerned about reasoned, reasonable and informed discussion. They will step in though if editors start to edit war over these issues. I would like to think that they would also intervene if editors abuse the talk page guidelines and become uncivil or engage in personal attacks. You may also have noticed how no one opposed has yet to address the rational I have used to request the move.
My rational is basically apples and oranges. They are both fruit, but clearly different. You have Ireland, and then you have Northern Ireland with completely different names. Any reasonable person looking for an article on the Politics of Ireland would not search for Politics of the Republic of Ireland. Likewise with Northern Ireland. --Domer48'fenian' 14:34, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
- Unless you're British and have grown up all your life hearing the state called "Republic of Ireland". It's a pity that editors from other countries don't pipe up more. --HighKing (talk) 14:49, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
If that is the case with British editors, a re-direct would sort it out. We don't have to change the official name of a country? Do you not think so? --Domer48'fenian' 14:59, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
- In general there is no disambiguation needed between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Article names should normally be quite clear (though some of them are as they are for Wikipedia-historical reasons). However, when discussing details of who did or said what - especially when discussing matters that affect more than one of UK / Britain / Ireland / Northern Ireland, then disambiguation can be essential. It's especially hard to see this when one was involved in the original writing, if only because what you meant is more obvious to you than to a new reader. I don't like politically motivated terminology, or ugly and clumsy phraseology - but ambiguity is worse, in an encyclopaedia. - Paul (talk) 17:53, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
An example might help to illustrate my point. In the search bar, type in US or USA and both bring you to United States. Ireland should be the same don't you think? We need re-directs not disambiguation. How many Americans us the name Republic of Ireland? --Domer48'fenian' 15:07, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
- My responses left on respective editors talk-pages. Couldn't get through here, ha ha. GoodDay (talk) 15:10, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
LOL. --Domer48'fenian' 15:11, 23 October 2008 (UTC)
Part 3 Talk:Flag_of_Ireland#Requested_move
Attempt to ban "Nationalist" from discussions
Wikipedia:Village_pump_(policy)#Nationalist_nonsense_in_AfDs.2C_RMs_etcGnevin (talk) 10:31, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
Proposal to move Ireland to Ireland (island), etc
It has been proposed that Ireland should be moved to Ireland (island) and Republic of Ireland to Ireland. To comment, please visit Talk:Republic of Ireland#Proposed move. Angus McLellan (Talk) 12:18, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
New Ireland project
Hi all,
I've started a new Ireland related project which I hope will bridge a gap I feel exists between the two Wiki community's with an interest in Ireland related matters. The project has just started but I hope it will allow us to work together at first on uncontroversial articles such as Sports in Ireland and if successful I hope will allow for a more constructive and friendly approach to the controversial issues. Gnevin (talk) 17:08, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
- When you say "I've started...", have you actually communicated with anybody from the other Wikiprojects? If so, has anybody expressed an interest in joining, and who? Scolaire (talk) 09:12, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
- I was Being bold. I've informed wikiproject Ireland, Northern Ireland, Republicanism and Unionism .Is their any other related project that should be informed? .So far 2 people have said its has merit but if no one is interested then so be it Gnevin (talk) 12:21, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
I think the suggestion has merit, and should be explored more. Bringing in all of the projects has not been done thus far, and could possibly advance goals (improving the Articles) in a neutral and constructive setting. --Domer48'fenian' 09:50, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
- I really like this idea in principle, but ... the problem I see is that most of the projects involved are not very active, so there's not much scope for the collaboration which we'd all like to see. For example, Gnevin's post about the new project was only the fifth edit to WT:NIR in the whole of the month of October, and that project's talk page is more of an occasionally-used noticeboard than a place of discussion. Similarly, WT:IR had only 4 posts in the whole of October.
- I know that Gnevin is a great consensus-builder, and I'd love to see this work, but at the moment it seems to me that there just ain't enough people involved in any of the Irish wikiprojects to keep them doing anything more than ticking over. So I fear that despite the manifest good intentions, the circumstances will leave the new Wikipedia:WikiProject Ireland Collaboration as an empty vessel. :( --BrownHairedGirl (talk) • (contribs) 03:21, 3 November 2008 (UTC)
- I also support the concept, but agree with BHG (good to see you!) that, given the numbers, and levels of activity, there may not be enough to power it. The existing Wikiprojects are only moving gradually, and, especially with some of what resource there is available caught up in long-running debates, I am not sure if what capacity there is might not be better directed to raising overall article range and quality. But the idea is worth preserving, pending enough people and time. SeoR (talk) 12:13, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
How to list an Article for scrapping (Flags...)
A new article has just been started called Flag of the island of Ireland. I would like to list it for scrapping/merger. Where does one go to do that? Regards. Redking7 (talk) 22:03, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
- WP:AfD is the place to nominate an article for deletion. ww2censor (talk) 22:07, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
I've some Irish towns on my watchlist and following one IP with strange edits I ended at the article about Letterkenny. Here I reverted a series of edits which added more insignificant details about crime incidents in the Letterkenny area to a crime section which seems to me already overblown with cases that date back to 2005. Apparently the same editor reverted it back afterwards and I undid his or her edit once more. There was some dispute about this section one year ago including an edit war where the crime section was subsequently blanked and restored (see, for example, this removing edit, followed by this restoring edit and this entry on the talk page). I do not want to open a new edit war in that article but would appreciate if some of you could take a look at this. Thanks, AFBorchert (talk) 09:21, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
Talk:Diplomatic missions of Ireland
There is a discussion taking place on the above page over whether or not to list the "Republic of China" or "Taiwan" on the list of Ireland's diplomatic missions. Feel free to read up on the topic and then contribute your views as as there is a deadlock at the moment. Regards. Redking7 (talk) 21:17, 17 November 2008 (UTC)
Religious shrines of Ireland
Until now I have only been an occassional contributor to Wikipedia.
However, I have become quite enthusiastic recently and intend contributing as much as possible to articles about the religious shrines of Ireland and other subjects of interest to me.Fr. Slat O Bodach (talk) 18:53, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
- Really? Would you be the same person who added this [1] and this [2] ? Snappy (talk) 22:23, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
- Those edits were probably made by one of my many children. Their names are very similar to mine and they impersonate me from time to time. Fr. Slat O Bodach (talk) 17:37, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
– This was yet another sock of Bell V Bell, now banned. Snappy (talk) 02:02, 29 November 2008 (UTC)
Map needed
Indo-Irish relations Needs a map for the lead. It would be great is someone could add it.
Page moves: Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Apparently the Ireland disambiguation task force is very close to a consensus to move Ireland to Ireland (island) and Republic of Ireland to Ireland (state). Apparently, also, this would not require a requested move - see here. Discussion is on the talk page, where there are multiple polls going on simultaneously. Scolaire (talk) 09:43, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
- Move discussions at: Talk:Ireland (disambiguation)#Proposed move to Ireland and Talk:Ireland#Proposed move to Ireland (island). All interested parties welcome to comment. Rockpocket 01:24, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
Ireland proposals - important update
There is currently a 'joint' Requested Move proposal, here at Ireland Talk, that proposes moving Ireland to Ireland (island), and removing the forked 'Irish state/country' material that has appeared over the years (including additional material on Northern Ireland). The Republic of Ireland would then be the principle article for the Irish state/country, as it was originally intended to be. Concurrently, Ireland (disambiguation) would be Moved to the vacated Ireland, so the many uses of 'Ireland' that refer to the country/state (along with those uses referring to the geographical/island use), would now offer the reader a choice of destination.
The Move was based on ongoing discussion at the Ireland disambiguation taskforce (see its Talk page specifically).
In addition to the above Requested Move proposal, there are alternative suggestions currently underway at the taskforce Talk, such as changing the direction of the two main Ireland articles simply by editing them, including most recently; 1) Promoting Ireland as the official country/state article (not Republic of Ireland), and building up Ireland (island) as a geographical/island article, and of 2) Ensuring Ireland is a geographical/island article only (and so removing much of the forked country/state-related material). Neither of those options would require Ireland (disambiguation) to be moved to Ireland.
If you support (or reject) the disambiguation page option for Ireland, please vote in the Requested Move poll, or perhaps consider commenting at the taskforce on one of the other options. As some options are 'edit-only' (and do not need to be polled), it is looking likely that something could be moved on.
In good faith, --Matt Lewis (talk) 17:52, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
RfC: controversial multi-page move
An RfC on the recent multi-page move has been opened at Talk:Ireland#RfC: controversial multi-page move. --184.108.40.206 (talk) 10:38, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
List of Irish people in World War II
Irish editors might have a view on this: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Irish people in World War II. Folks at 137 (talk) 19:54, 4 December 2008 (UTC)
cat: irish cuisine
hello, wp:ireland. i set to improving the article on coddle last night, but got a bit carried away and also created Template:Cuisine of Ireland. at the moment it's mostly packet and tripe and black pudding and the like, but if anyone wants to add to it, feel free :) --00:38, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
List of Irish people
"Move from noticeboard to here" ww2censor (talk) 06:00, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
- Article List of Irish people has been redirected (read: removed) by User:John. I would like to challenge what might be an arbitrary move, but will be going on holidays shortly so can't follow up. Maybe someone may be interested in investigating? Hohenloh + 04:13, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
- There's no appetite to improve it apparently as it sat unreferenced for a month. If it could be rebuilt with references that would be fine with me, of course. But I don't feel comfortable with a list with no verifiability. Talk:List of Irish people is a good place to discuss this. --John (talk) 07:30, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
- I removed the redirect, and pointed out on Talk:List of Irish people that there are about 150 Lists of people by nationality, NONE of which appear to be referenced. If the editor has a problem with this list format, I respectfully suggest taking it up with the MoS or whoever handles things like this, and not start blazing a trail (with the best of intentions of course), by removing the Irish. Hohenloh + 00:13, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
- You restored an article which is full of unverified assertion of nationality/ethnicity, and (as a quick look will reveal) full of errors. It would be better to do without an "article" like this than to perpetuate it in such an awful state. I have no reason to believe that lists are exempt from our policy on verifiability; if you do then let's see it. --John (talk) 05:35, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Image Requests
There seems to be an inordinate amount of "image requests" for articles dealing with Ireland. I think many articles do not need an image or no image could be provided. For example what possible image could you use for the Civil Service of Ireland, as the article says it a collective term. Also you have people that are semi-mythological like Ailill_Aulom and Conall_Cernach, where no image could be provided as probably none exist.
I also would like to suggest that image requests be grouped under places, buildings, people etc. It would make it easier for people (myself included) to quickly find categories that need images that I can go out and take and not have to search through hundreds of requests for anything recognisable. If it was reorganised it would be simple matter to create a group on Flickr dedicated to creating CC images for these articles. Is there any group here activly trying to provide images for articles?
Jaqian (talk) 17:24, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
Lists of townlands
Are articles like List of townlands in County Kilkenny encyclopedic from an Irish perspective? If not, would someone PROD and PROD2 this? If so, would someone complete the set so the entire country is represented?
By the way, if you do complete the set, please use manageable-sized sections. 160KB in a single section is a bit much to edit. It was worse, it was a 400KB+ non-wikified table when it started. How do you say "Uggh!" in Gaelic? davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 03:55, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
- This list seems to be an exact copy of the search result for the county from the source on the page and it is the only such list at present. What real use is it? All townlands with articles are listed by category based on the counties, so basically it is a list of names that will likely never have a link for each townland and most will remain tiny stubs anyway. I would favour an AfD. ww2censor (talk) 06:17, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
I will Split it into more managable sections. On another note two other county townland lists exist for Monaghan and Down but do not contain much info about where the townland is, a country wide set would be possible but would take a while also my area is more Kilkenny than anywhere else Ω ENGLISH LOCK Ω 10:59, 31 December 2008 (UTC)


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Feilding on Friday and until last week was a director of Beef
and Lamb, said the call for more consultation showed beef and
sheep farmers across the country were concerned about
AgResearch's direction.
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for the move from Invermay of sheep and deer genetics
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Isovaleric acidemia
Other Names for this Disease
- Isovaleric acid CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
- Isovaleryl CoA carboxylase deficiency
- IVD deficiency
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organic acid disorder in which affected individuals have problems breaking down an amino acid called leucine from the food they eat.[1][2] Signs and symptoms may range from very mild to life-threatening. In severe cases, symptoms begin within a few days of birth and include poor feeding, vomiting, seizures, and lack of energy (lethargy); these may progress to more serious medical problems including seizures, coma, and possibly death. In other cases, signs and symptoms appear during childhood and may come and go over time. A characteristic sign of IVA is a distinctive odor of sweaty feet during acute illness. Other features may include failure to thrive or delayed development. IVA is caused by mutations in the IVD gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.[1] Treatment involves moderate restriction of proteins in the diet and oral administration of glycine and L-carnitine which helps to rid the body of excess isovaleric acid.[2][3][4]Isovaleric acidemia (IVA) is a type of
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- Organic Acid Oxidation Disorders: Isovaleric Acidemia. Screening, Technology and Research in Genetics (STAR-G). June 22, 2011; http://www.newbornscreening.info/Parents/organicaciddisorders/IVA.html. Accessed 5/16/2014.
- Isovaleric acidemia. Orphanet. April 2014; http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=EN&Expert=33. Accessed 5/16/2014.
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