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• Falklands War Links

  
  New Wars — Authority: 505
  The typical attitude toward the 1982 Falkland Islands War between Great Britain and Argentina seems to be “nothing to see  here, no lessons for us. Move along”. Or, if any lessons are learned, it is often the wrong ones, such as “sure, the British won, but only with large deck aircraft carriers could they ...
  1 day ago

• Reviews:: Falklands S/T 7"

  
  Herohill — Authority: 478
  I dont really have a set method for deciding what I post about on herohill. I have a couple review stacks that I organize in order of interest, countless emails with stars beside them, some playlists with the bands I want to talk about, and the best of intentions, but when you get flooded with emails on a daily basis, ...
  2 weeks ago

• Britain loses 100th soldier of the year in Afghanistan

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 739
  London, Dec 8 (DPA) Britain lost its 100th soldier in fighting so far in 2009 in Afghanistan, the defence ministry reported Monday evening.The ministry said the soldier was killed in Helmand province in the south of the country.Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressed his condolences and said the “entire nation” ...
  3 weeks ago

• Rear Admiral Sam Salt

  
  Old Salt Blog - a virtual port of call for all those who love the sea — Authority: 479
  Rear-Admiral Sam Salt, who died on December 3 aged 69, commanded the Type 42 guided-missile destroyer Sheffiel d , the first British warship to be sunk by enemy action after the Second World War.   The Sheffield was one of three ships stationed on picket duty to protect the aircraft carriers Hermes and ...
  3 weeks ago

• Sebago Member Marcus Demuth Presents Tierra Del Fuego Expedition Plans

  
  Sebago Canoe Club — Authority: 103
  Sebago Canoe Club member Marcus Demuth and his paddling companion Biff Wruszek recently talked about their upcoming Kayaking Expedition to Tierra Del Fuego. Read more about thier presentation, with links to photographs from the evening and to other sites related to the event and the expedition, at Summit to Shore .
  3 weeks ago

• Emperors and Kings at last

  
  Welcome to the Quark Expeditions Community — Authority: 128
  We went ashore on Saunders Island in the Falklands (Malvinas) this morning. The surf was high and the beach sandy. Commerson’s Dolphins played about the Zodiacs. Between the dolphins, the surf and the wind, our Zodiac drivers used every ounce of skill they had to put us ashore safely. This landing could not be ...
  3 weeks ago

• Rockhoppers and Tussock

  
  Welcome to the Quark Expeditions Community — Authority: 128
  I saw for the first time in my life today a Rockhopper Penguin – the mad scientist of the penguin world. I was surprised at their size – tiny in comparison to Gentoos and Adelies. I did not see them rock hopping, rather they were standing upright or lying prone among Black-browed albatross nest. One observant ...
  3 weeks ago

• Steeple Jason

  
  Welcome to the Quark Expeditions Community — Authority: 128
  Yesterday, our day at sea ended with a showing of sing-along Mamma Mia, served with popcorn. The popcorn was a clever trick to encourage reluctant singers like me to attend. The well-attended event was enhanced by 10 degree rolls of the icebreaker. No injuries occurred, with exception of the shredding of our ...
  3 weeks ago

• In the Drake Passage

  
  Welcome to the Quark Expeditions Community — Authority: 128
  Our landings – and those of nearly every other ship sailing the eastern end of the South Shetlands – were cancelled today. The winds are blowing at 40 knots and the sea swells are 3 meters. So Captain headed for the Drake and the Falklands. The inclinometer in the lounge has swung from 5 degrees port to 5 degrees ...
  4 weeks ago

• Lieutenant Commander Fred Frederiksen

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 969
  Fleet Air Arm pilot who inveigled his way into the Falklands War where he served with distinction
  4 weeks ago

• GOOD TO KNOW OUR LEADERS HAVE GOT THEIR PRIORITIES RIGHT

  
  CALEDONIAN COMMENT — Authority: 116
  UK Business Secretary Lord Mandelson (pictured above) reportedly “went behind Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s back” last week in a last-ditch attempt to snatch the job of EU foreign supremo and abandon the Cabinet, it was claimed over the weekend. “Reliable” diplomatic sources claim Mandelson made frantic ...
  5 weeks ago

• "Clintons Folly?"

  
  City Lakes Real Estate Blog — Authority: 136
  U.S. Garage SaleCorporations that file for bankruptcy typically have their debt discharged -- zeroing out their shareholders -- and their new equity issued to erstwhile creditors.Whats the equivalent for sovereign nations?Put it this way: what would Alaska fetch on the open market?Sewards FollyWhen Secretary of State ...
  5 weeks ago

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